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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to D. Barnes re: locating Barnes' son, a missing union soldier (with ALS of son)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04889 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Cartersville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/08/23 Pagination: 1 p. : + 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Four months after Appomatox, Lee expresses sympathy for an anxious Yankee father searching for his son. Also includes an ALS from the son, D. Barnes, Jr. to his father, D. Barnes, dated 13 Mar. 186[3-5]. Was written near Cartersville, Virginia.

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