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 It contains published and unpublished items, some well known to historians, others that are rare or have never before been put online.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

December 11, 1862—6 a.m.

 

Brigadier-General Pendleton,

Commanding Artillery:

General: General Longstreet has just reported that the enemy is attempting to cross at Fredericksburg, and is now putting down his pontoon bridges. Ascertain the best position for the two big guns, and bring them to bear.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

R E Lee

General

 

 

 

Source: The War of the Rebellion, Series 1, Volume 21, p. 1058

Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2018 February 2

 

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