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Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) Draft General Order re: Fredricksburg

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07057 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) Place Written: Headquarters Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 1863/03/23 Pagination: 2 p. 24 x 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Announcing day of fasting and prayer in wake of victory at Fredericksburg; "Soldiers! No portion of our people have greater cause to be thankful to almighty God than yourselves. He has preserved your lives amidst countless dangers..." and pray that God "will scatter our enemies and set at naught their evil designs"

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