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Lee, George Washington Custis, 1832-1913 [special orders no. 156]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.044 Author/Creator: Lee, George Washington Custis, 1832-1913 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph document signed Date: 13 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17.2 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

The letter reads "Special Orders No. 156." Miller is to be assigned to a new command.

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