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Lee, George Washington Custis (1832-1913) [to Miller A. Wright]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02691.11.042 Author/Creator: Lee, George Washington Custis (1832-1913) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 July 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Written from Headquarters, Military Post, Atlanta, Georgia. Lee informs the recipient of the letter [probably Miller] that he can receive his pay at the post at which he is stationed.

Lee, George Washington Custis, 1832-1913
Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864

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