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Robert E. Lee to F. M. Boykin, JR., Grafton, Va, May 11, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 11, 1861. Maj. F. M. Boykin, JR., Grafton, Va.: MaAsor: Your letter of the 7th has just been received, and I regret to learn that…
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Robert E. Lee to Daniel Ruggles, May 10, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 10, 1861. Col. DANIEL RUGGLES, Provisional Army of Virginia, Fredericksburg, Va.: COLONEL: In carrying into effect Special Orders, No. 39, you are desired to use…
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Robert E. Lee to Geo. H. Terrett, May 10, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 10, 1861. Col. GEO. H. TERRETT, Provisional Army of Virginia, Alexandria, Va.: CoLONEL: In forwarding Special Orders, No. 39, I take occasion to say that,…
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Robert E. Lee to Thomas J. Jackson, May 10, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 10, 1861. Col. T. J. JACKSON. Virginia Volunteers, Commanding Harper’s Ferry, Va.: CoLoneL: Your letter of the 7th instant, by Major Massie, has been received.…
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Robert E. Lee to Thomas J. Jackson, May 9, 1861
tichmond, Va. tichmond, Va., May 9, 1861. Col. T. J. JAcKSon, Commanding, &c., Harper’s Ferry, Va.: COLONEL: I have received your letter of the 6th instant, and am gratified at…
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Robert E. Lee to A. G. Blanchard, C. 8. A, May 8, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 8, 1861. Col. A. G. BLANCHARD, C. 8. A.: COLONEL: I have been directed by the governor of Virginia to take charge of the troops…
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Robert E. Lee to William B. Taliaferro, May 8, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 8, 1861. Col. WILLIAM B. TALIAFERRO, Comdg., Ge., Gloucester Point, Gloucester Court-House, Va. : CoLONEL: In reply to your letter of the 6th instant, asking…
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Robert E. Lee to J. B. BALDWIN, Inspector-General, May 7, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 7, 1861. Col. J. B. BALDWIN, Inspector-General : CoLONEL: Under authority of the governor, by his proclamation of the 3d instant, you are authorized to…
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Robert E. Lee to D. RuGGLEs, Virginia.Volunteers, Fredericksburg, Va, May 6, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 6, 1861. Col. D. RuGGLEs, Virginia.Volunteers, Fredericksburg, Va.: COLONEL: Captain Lynch, of the Navy, has been instructed to use the four guns first intended for…
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Robert E. Lee to Thomas J. Jackson, May 6, 1861
Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va., May 6, 1861. Col. T. J. JACKSON, Commanding Volunteers, Harper’s Ferry, Va.: CoLONEL: I consider it probable that the Government at Washington will make a movement…