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The Lee Family Digital Archive is the largest online source for primary source materials concerning the Lee family of Virginia. It contains published and unpublished items, some well known to historians, others that are rare or have never before been put online. We are always looking for new letters, diaries, and books to add to our website. Do you have a rare item that you would like to donate or share with us? If so, please contact our curator, Colin Woodward, about how you can contribute to this historic project.


 

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Robert E. Lee to James Longstreet, 1862 July 18

Hdqrs. Department of Northern Virginia,

July 18, 1862

Maj. Gen. James Longstreet,

Commanding, &c.:

 

General: In reply to your letter of the 11th instant I have the honor to inform you that the Secretary of War has authorized me to comply with the request of Colonel Jenkins, as to retaining the regimental standard of the Sixteenth Michigan Regiment for presentation to the Governor of his State. You will please communicate this information to Colonel Jenkins, who is authorized to receive the colors for the purpose mentioned in your letter.

I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R E Lee,

General, Commanding

 

 

 

Source: The War of the Rebellion, Series 1, Volume 11, Part 3, p. 644

Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2018 October 31

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