22 August 1865
Lee, Stephen D., 1833-1908
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Oliver O. Howard
Howard was head of the Freedmen's Bureau. Lee reponds to Howard's letter (not present) of 26 July 1865 in which Howard declined to take an interest in his pardon application. He describes his motives in fighting for the Confederacy and refers to the South's failure.
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