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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Thomas R.R. Cobb re: Congress meeting in a few days, defense of Col. Benning

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03768 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Hd. Qrs. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 18.7 cm, Width: 24.3 cm Order a Copy

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