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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to John W. Ellis

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04082 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 1861/05/31 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

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