1865/08/23
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Autograph letter signed
Title: to D. Barnes re: locating Barnes' son, a missing union soldier (with ALS of son)
Four months after Appomatox, Lee expresses sympathy for an anxious Yankee father searching for his son. Also includes an ALS from the son, D. Barnes, Jr. to his father, D. Barnes, dated 13 Mar. 186[3-5]. Was written near Cartersville, Virginia.
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