15 May 1864-18 May 1864
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
[Draft message to the Army of Northern Virginia prior to the Battle of Spotsylvania].
First draft of an address to the troops of the Army of Northern Virginia, written on the verso of (a clerical) telegram to Lee from General John D. Imboden at Sharpsburg. In an effort to rally morale, Lee recounts recent Confederate victories...
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