Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Joseph E. Johnston re: moving part of his army to anticipate McClellan
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03153 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/03/25 Pagination: 2 p. 27 x 21 cm + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 19.5 x 14.9 cm Order a Copy
Written as General, instructing Johnston to move to oppose McClellan during the latter's Peninsula campaign and to hold his present line. One full length black and white engraving of Lee included.
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