Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) to Jefferson Davis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02948 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) Place Written: Near Millwood, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 19 June 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25.3 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Written as Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Describes his forces advancing across the Potomac towards Pennsylvania. Lee mentions problems procuring supplies; Harpers Ferry.
Head Qrs &c
Near Millwood, Va
19 June 1863 -
His Excy Jeff. Davis
President &c
Richmond, Va
Mr. President
Genl. Ewell with two divisions has advanced from the Potomac towards Pennsylvania. His third division is retained near Sheperdstown for the present, to guard his flank and rear. Genl. Longstreet's Corps on the Ashby's & Snicker's gaps roads, threatens the enemy who is so far between him and Washington. Genl. Stuart's cavalry is operating in his front. I hope the first division of A. P. Hills Corps will reach here to day, so that Early may be relieved and follow Ewell. All attempts of the enemy to penetrate the Mtns have been repulsed by Stuart's cavalry, who yesterday again drove [struck: the enemy] [inserted: him] from Middleburg, & by reports received last evening the enemy's infantry have evacuated Aldie. Indications seem to be that his main body is proceeding towards the Potomac, whether upon Harpers Ferry or to cross the river east [2] of it, is not yet known. The difficulty of procuring supplies retards and renders more uncertain our future movement.
I am with great respect
your obt. Svt.
R E Lee
Genl
[docket]
Genl. Lee
Hd Qu. near Millwood Va
June 19th 1863
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