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Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 to William N. Pendleton and Anzolette Pendleton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03075.01 Author/Creator: Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864 Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 19.7 x 12.4 cm. Order a Copy

Notes that General Lee is expecting battle soon, and talks about the strength of Confederate forces. Also mentions his hopes for a Democratic victory in the north. to his parents, Thanks them for enclosing a note from his fiancee, Kate Corbin. The Western Governors have been on to see their states troops and exhort them to one last effort, as they say, here which must end the war. Genl. Lee looks for it to come any day now." Hopes war may end soon.

Pendleton, Alexander Swift, 1840-1864
Pendleton, William Nelson, 1809-1883
Pendleton, Anzolette Elizabeth Page, 1807-1884
Corbin, Catherine, 1839-1919

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