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Collection of 3 documents related to the appointment of Robert E. Lee as commander in chief [Decimalized .01-.03]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00041 Author/Creator: Place Written: [Richmond] Type: Header Record Date: 1865 Pagination: 3 items Order a Copy

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Johnson, James, fl. 1865
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Sheffey, Hugh W. (Hugh White), 1815-1889

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