S. Cooper, (Samuel Cooper, CSA General), four page ALS, July 24, 1864 war-date letter headed 'Richmond' to Mark Alexander, Jr., Palmers Springs, Va., '...if what is now reported, be true, that Grant has moved north of James River, it will not do for me to leave here under the expectation of an immediate attack by him on the city...we have had some scant signs of success in Georgia...Gen. Hood, who states that the enemy lost four of his generals killed, one of whom, McPherson was the master-spirit of Sherman's army. We lost one Genl. (Walker of Ga.) killed and three others wounded. Early is working his way down the valley...(will) be there in time to take part in the movement against Grant on the side; if not I think Gen. Lee will be able to take care of Grant...I trust we are now seeing the beginning of the end of this unholy war. I say unholy as altogether applied to the unscrupulous yanky nation...', 5 x 8", the last page bearing the signature has light overall toning, otherwise very fine, great war-related contents