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R. E. Lee, December 15, 1862
HEADQUARTERS, December 15, 1862. December 15, 1862—7.15. Yesterday was spent by the enemy in caring for his wounded and burying his dead. He retains his position under cover of his…
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Letters from Robert E. Lee
B. 1807 · D. 1870
Robert Edward Lee was a Confederate general whose early actions in the American Civil War led to his appointment as the overall commander of the Confederate States Army near the end of the war. He led the Army of Northern Virginia, the Confederacy's most powerful army, from 1862 until its surrender in 1865, earning a reputation as one of the war's most skilled tacticians.
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Robert E. Lee to James A. Seddon, December 16, 1862
HEADQUARTERS, December 16, 1862. December 16, 1862—10.20. As far as can be ascertained this stormy morning, the enemy has disappeared in our immediate front, and has recrossed the Rappahannock. I…
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Robert E. Lee to Cooper, December 21, 1862
FREDERICKSBURG, V. A. FREDERICKSBURG, V. A., December 21, 1862. General Hampton, who was sent to the rear of enemy, penetrated Occoquan ; reports Slocum at Fairfax, Geary at Manassas, and…
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R. E. Lee, March 26, 1864
March 26, 1864. March 26, 1864. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War, Richmond: Sir: I have the honor to suggest that in my opinion a plan might be adopted…
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Robert E. Lee to James A. Seddon, March 26, 1864
March 26, 1864. March 26, 1864. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War, Richmond: Sir: I have the honor to suggest that in my opinion a plan might be adopted…
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Robert E. Lee to March 26, 1564, March 28, 1864
March 28, 1864. March 28, 1864. Honorable SECRETARY OF WAR, Richmond, Va.: Sir: I have the honor to call your attention to the effect of the act of Congress approved…
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Robert E. Lee to Office Chief Com. Of Subsistence For Virginia, April 12, 1864
April 12, 1864. April 12, 1864. Maj. B. P. NOLAND, Chief Commissary of Subsistence for Virginia, Richmond: Magor: I beg leave to suggest to you, as the officer charged with…
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Robert E. Lee to James A. Seddon, June 17, 1864
HEADQUARTERS, Clay’s House, June 17, 1864. At 11 o’clock last night took breast-works at Howlett’s house. Other portions of same line were retaken. Pickett’s division now occupies trenches from Howlett’s…
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Robert E. Lee to J. A, Seddon, August 1, 1864
HEADQUARTERS, Near Petersburg, August 1, 1864. There was a cessation of hostilities this morning from 6 to 10 a. m. at the request of the enemy for the purpose of…
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R. E. Lee, November 14, 1864
Petersburg, November 14, 1864. Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: Sir: Brig. Gen. J. G. Martin, who has been on duty at Salisbury for some days, informs me fyom the inquiries…
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Robert E. Lee to Jammes A. Seddon, November 14, 1864
HEADQUARTERS, Petersburg, November 14, 1864. Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: Sir: Brig. Gen. J. G. Martin, who has been on duty at Salisbury for some days, informs me fyom the…
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Robert E. Lee to C. Marshall, March 29, 1865
HEADQUARTERS C. 8S. ARMIES, March 29, 1865. Respectfully referred to General J. E. Johnston. The need of ammunition is as great as the need of men. _ It is necessary…
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R. E. Lee, March 15, 1868
March 15, 1868. âMarch 15, 1868. Hon. J. C. BRECKINRIDGE, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: Sir: I have received a copy of the act to authorize the consolidation of companies,…