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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Special orders no. 198: to Nathan G. Evans, ordering to Manassas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01081 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 20 June 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Labelled "Special Orders no. 198." Ordering Evans to Manassas Junction to report to Gen. Beauregard. Evans played an important part in the battle.

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