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Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905 [draft account of cavalry operations of Army of Northern Virginia]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03917 Author/Creator: Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905 Place Written: Garrisonville, Virginia Type: Autograph manuscript Date: December 1866 Pagination: 19 p. : docket ; Height: 35 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Draft account of cavalry operations sent to Robert E. Lee, detailing actions of Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry division during May through June 1864, from Grant's crossing of the Rapidan River through the death of General J.E.B. Stuart. Details movement of his forces, battles fought, and general events during the time period. Laments the death General Stuart. Also discusses Union African American troops, whom he accuses of committing "outrages."

Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905

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