Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Dispatch from Robert E. Lee to General Ewell, 1864 August 14
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"I have telegraphed Hampton to return to Richmond. Send for him. Young's brigade under Col. Wright cannot be far in advance of Richmond. Get your Cavalry together, aid it with the Infantry, and drive back enemy."
Letter from Henry H. Dedrick to Mary E. A. Dedrick (Balsley), 1861 October 4
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Written from Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Letter regards life in camp, troop movements, and general Civil War news.
Letter from Robert E. Lee to William H. Stiles, 1861 December 14
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Written from Charleston, South Carolina. The letter regards William H. Stiles' request for Robert E. Lee to help his son receive a military appointment.
Letter to sisters, 1863 July 11
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Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Letter regards John R. Hurley's health, news that Vicksburg, Mississippi has fallen, and life at camp.
