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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Gov. John Milton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01424 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: April 12, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 28 x 22 cm Order a Copy

Lee asks the Florida governor if the state could raise troops to defend Pensacola.

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Milton, John, 1807-1865

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