Check out this guide for a full walkthrough of the "Destroyed By Grief" A Land Of Opportunities story mission of Red Dead Online, including gameplay tips, guides, and more!
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Meet With Horley & Mrs. LeClerk
Meet With Horley & Mrs. LeClerk - Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | Head to the Post-Office in Blackwater |
2 | Talk to the Clerk and collect the Letter from Horley |
3 | Read the Letter from Horley |
4 | A new mission marker will appear after reading the letter |
5 | Head to the mission marker in Quaker's Cove to begin matchmaking |
1. The Post Office Will Be Highlighted In Yellow

Head on over to the Post Office to collect Horley's letter from the Clerk. The Post Office will be highlighted in yellow to make it easier for you to find.
3. Access The Letter Via Your Satchel

You will be able to read the letter from Horley by accessing it in your satchel. It will be under the Letters section in the Documents pocket.
5. Quaker's Cove Is South Of Blackwater

Quakers Cove can be found South of Blackwater. Horley and Mrs. LeClerk will be on the docks waiting for you.
Accompany Mrs. LeClerk To The Meeting
Accompany Mrs. LeClerk To The Meeting - Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | A cutscene will trigger at the start of the mission |
2 | Escort Mrs. LeClerk and Horley to Blackwater |
3 | Upon reaching Blackwater, choose to defend Mrs. LeClerk and Horley from the rooftop or from the ground |
4 | Another cutscene will trigger once their meeting starts |
5 | You will be in Dead Eye Mode after the cutscene. Take out as many enemies as you can |
6 | Eliminate enemies on the rooftops |
7 | Regroup with Mrs. LeClerk and Horley |
8 | Protect Horley as he heads for City Hall and retrieves the documents |
9 | Wait for Horley to get the documents |
10 | Protect Mrs. LeClerk and escort her to the wagon |
3. Choose To Defend From The Rooftops

It would be best to choose to defend Mrs. LeClerk and Horley from the rooftops. This automatically gives you the high ground advantage when picking off enemies. Taking out enemies on rooftops will also be much easier this way.
8~10. Pop In And Out Of Cover When Shooting

Use cover when engaging in combat to break the enemy's line-of-sight. This will keep you safe from getting shot in the front. Pop out of cover only to shoot back.
8~10. Aim For Headshots To Kill Enemies Quickly

Scoring a headshot deals lethal damage to enemies. Aim for the heads of enemies to quickly wipe out their numbers.
8~10. Reposition Using Cover

If you need to reposition when defending Horley and Mrs. LeClerk, make sure that you move from cover to cover. This way, you will minimize the chances of getting hit by enemy bullets while you are moving.
Protect Mrs. LeClerk & Escape Blackwater
Protect Mrs. LeClerk & Escape Blackwater - Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | Once you reach the Wagon, go to Horley while protecting Mrs. LeClerk |
2 | Escape Blackwater and head North |
3 | A cutscene will trigger once you reach the blip, a cutscene will trigger to end the mission |
1~2. Use Your Horse To Cover More Ground

There will be enemies pursuing you as you make your escape from Blackwater. Get on your horse to cover more ground while escorting the wagon. This will let you survey further areas and take out enemies before they get close to the wagon.
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