Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Earl Van Dorn
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03249 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: San Antonio, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 07 December 1860 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Lee adds a seemingly throw-away comment taking notice that the Secretary of War has appropriated more funds to the Western forts "I hope we shall be Comfortable while in the Union"
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