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Stuart, James Ewell Brown, 1833-1864 to Beverly H. Robertson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07181 Author/Creator: Stuart, James Ewell Brown, 1833-1864 Place Written: Salem, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 18.1 cm, Width: 11.6 cm Order a Copy

Orders for Robinson, who is being sent on reconaissance. Mentions James Longstreet and Robert E. Lee. Originally included orders for General William E. Jones. "Your object will be to watch the enemy, deceive him as to our designs, and harass his rear if you find he is retiring. Be always on the alert; Let nothing escape our observation, and miss no opportunity which offers to damage the enemy."

Stuart, Jeb, 1833-1864
Robertson, Beverly H., 1826-1910

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