Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02461.18 Author/Creator: Lee, William Henry Fitzhugh, 1837-1891 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.3 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses troop movements in preparation for the Battle of Fredericksburg. Discusses Confederate plans if they are attacked and relates enemy troop movements. Written at 9:25 p.m., less than two days before the battle began. Written to an unknown General.
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