• The Lees of Virginia
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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 It contains published and unpublished items, some well known to historians, others that are rare or have never before been put online.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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Headquarters

Richmond, Va., April 12, 1862

 

Special Orders No. 6

 

The Department of Norfolk and Peninsula are embraced for the present within the limit of operations of the Army of Northern Virginia. General J. E. Johnston will direct the military and naval operations in those departments. The commanders of the departments and navy-yards, while conforming to his instructions, will make their reports and requisitions, as heretofore, to the proper departments in Richmond until further orders.

By order of the President:

RE Lee

General, Commanding

 

 

 

Source: The War of the Rebellion, Series 1, Volume 11, Part 3, p. 438

Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2018 July 26

 

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