Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Louis T. Wigfall
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00952 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: February 8, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Asking for troops from West of the Mississippi to defend Virginia. Transcript in seller's description. Written two days after Lee had been appointed commander-in-chief. Written at the Head Quarters of the Army of North Virginia
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