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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 to Robert E. Lee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03778 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.4 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Reviews confederate military position on the eve on Gettysburg. Discusses General U.S. Grant's entrenchment at the Mississippi and attempt to take Vicksburg from General Joseph Johnston. Mentions the need to reinforce Johnston with troops from Generals P.T. Beauregard and Braxton Bragg, who also face attack. Also discusses rumors of an attack on Richmond, and preparations to defend the city. Because of the potential attack, Davis cannot send Lee many reinforcements. Mentions unverified reports that General W.F. Lee has been captured. Davis concludes by expressing regret that he does not have enough forces to threaten or capture Washington.

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

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