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Mathews, James D., fl. 1863 to Robert E. Lee re: Wright's inability to serve in the field

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.08 Author/Creator: Mathews, James D., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter Date: 1863/05/08 Pagination: 1 p. + endorsement Order a Copy

Copy of two statements attesting to Wright's disability from a gunshot wound to the foot sustained at the Battle of Sharpsburg. Endorsement, signed by two other individuals, states that the original was sent to Robert E. Lee.

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

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