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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Joseph E. Johnston re: defense of Richmond, troop positions, etc.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02348 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/05/16 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 28 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

Written as commander in chief of the Army of Northern Virginia.

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