Lee, Stephen D., 1833-1908 to Oliver O. Howard
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03722.02 Author/Creator: Lee, Stephen D., 1833-1908 Place Written: Columbus, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 August 1865 Pagination: 2 p. + docket 20.2 x 25.2 cm Order a Copy
Howard was head of the Freedmen's Bureau. Lee reponds to Howard's letter (not present) of 26 July 1865 in which Howard declined to take an interest in his pardon application. He describes his motives in fighting for the Confederacy and refers to the South's failure.
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