Endorsement on application requesting change of assignment

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Endorsement on application requesting change of assignment

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GLC#
GLC01048
Type
Documents
Date
11 November 1862
Author/Creator
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Title
Endorsement on application requesting change of assignment
Place Written
Camp near Culpepper, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Lee denies the request of a soldier, Graham H. Simrall, to transfer to Gen. Morgan's command in order to be near his family. Lee cites the "dimunitition of this army" in denying the request. His response is written on verso of letter of William Preston Johnston to the Secretary of War, requesting the transfer.

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