Letters / Correspondence

Alexander R. Lawton & Robert E. Lee

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Letters table
No. Sender Recipient Preview Date, oldest first
1 Robert E. Lee Alexander R. Lawton General: The want of shoes and blankets in this army continues to cause much suffering and to impair its efficiency. In one regiment, I am informed, there are only 50 men with serviceable shoes,... Jan. 18, 1864
2 Robert E. Lee Alexander R. Lawton General: I desire to state more fully to you my views with reference to procuring a supply of shoes for the army, as I fear that unless great efforts are made the return of the season of active... Jan. 19, 1864