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Stein, Sam I, fl. 1862 to Sir

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07205.003 Author/Creator: Stein, Sam I, fl. 1862 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Very difficult to read but looks like "It was reported this morning that Gen R.E. Lee died of his wounds," which of course would have been a false report.

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