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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to James A. Seddon re: disbanding company and reassigning officers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01957 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Headquarters Type: Letter signed Date: 1864/04/28 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy

With docketing ANS of James Seddon, Confederate Secretary of State, on verso saying "I hope the Legislation of Congress will enable me to support your views. JAS."

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