Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889 to Henry A. Wise
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02459.12 Author/Creator: Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 26.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy
Forwarding Lee's orders and stating the importance of defending Richmond. Forwards "instructions from Genl Lee for your guidance they are vague enough." Says focus should be on "guarding the obstructions" moreso than the roads. States "The duty then is plain, it is simply to prevent the Yankees from gaining the 'gate' to Richmond." Hill was located near Richmond at the time as well. Written during the Peninsula Campaign, shortly before the Seven Days.
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