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Lee, George Washington Custis, 1832-1913 to Miller A. Wright

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.056 Author/Creator: Lee, George Washington Custis, 1832-1913 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Document signed Date: 12 February 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 14.8 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Unnumbered special order. [quoted] "Captain M. A. Wright of my command having been acting…for my command in obedience to my orders is now released from said duty and all responsibility that may arise therefrom…"

Lee, George Washington Custis, 1832-1913
Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864

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