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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Jefferson Davis, re: the waning strength of Confederate forces

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02042 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Hd Qrs, Army N. Va. Type: Letter signed Date: 1865/01/10 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Signed as commander in chief of Confederate forces. Lee comments particularly and generally about the positions held by his generals and the weakened condition of all armies.

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

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