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Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02461.18 Author/Creator: Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 11, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Discusses troop movements in preparation for the Battle of Fredericksburg. Discusses Confederate plans if they are attacked and relates enemy troop movements. Written at 9:25 p.m., less than two days before the battle began. Written to an unknown General.

Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891

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