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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Richard H. Anderson re: Early's & Sheridan's Valley campaign, strategy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04369 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 1864/08/29 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

Concerning his fears of enemy strength and his desire that Anderson cooperate with Early by moving his forces or sending Fitz Lee's cavalry into Maryland.

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

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