From the Richmond Enquirer, July 20.
An officer of Bragg’s army stated to us when he heard of Pope’s transfer to Virginia to command the Yankee forces in the Piedmont and Potomac regions, that he was a very bold and audacious commander, and would surprise us by unexpected enterprises, unless we were very vigilant. But he also said that his plans were not well conceived or judicious, and that he would expose himself to heavy chastisement and disaster if our opposing General should be on the alert.
Pope seems to be verifying the account thus given of him. He has made a number of audacious demonstrations against our railroad to Gordonsville. His troops have also displayed much activity, though, indeed, to but little purpose, in the counties around Culpepper. Let now our commanders show themselves skillful in availing of the chances which their brother officer says Pope will abundantly afford. He has come into Virginia with the furious denunciation and impetuosity of a madman, let our cool and astute and energetic leaders and their brave troops catch him and put him in a straight jacket.
The Memphis Union Appeal, Memphis, TN