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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Samuel G. French re: coordinating Va. Govt. and militia with C.S.A. Govt.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03491 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Meadow Bluff Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

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