Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905 to Walter Taylor
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04019 Author/Creator: Lee, Fitzhugh, 1835-1905 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 22 April 1865 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Submits a report of the operations of his command, the Cavalry of the Army of Northern Virginia from 28 March to 9 April 1865, the days leading up to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Detailed account of troop movements, skirmishes with Union forces, and the number of captured, wounded, and killed. Reports being joined by the divisions of Generals William Henry Fitz Lee and Thomas L. Rosser. Indicates that they attacked Sheridan's cavalry at Five Forks. Describes events leading up to the army withdrawing from Petersburg. Praises commanding generals W. H. F. Lee, Rosser, Thomas T. Munford, Henry A. Wise, and Eppa Hunton. Gives a detailed account of every action until the men dispersed and rode home on 9 April 1865 upon learning of the surrender. Docketed on verso by General Lee's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Taylor.
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