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Robert E. Lee
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William E. Jones
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General: I have received by your letter of the 26th ultimo, and am glad to hear that you will be able to cripple the operations of the enemy. I am very desirous to expel him from the Valley, and...
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Feb. 2, 1862
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Robert E. Lee
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William E. Jones
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General: Your letter of the 26th has been received. By the enclosed order you will see that you are assigned to the command of the Valley District. I wish you to take all measures for its...
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Dec. 29, 1862
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Robert E. Lee
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William E. Jones
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General: I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 14th instant, and the report of Captain Richardson with regard to supplies in the upper part of the valley. The evacuation of Moorefield...
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Jan. 21, 1863
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Robert E. Lee
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William E. Jones
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General: The question of provisioning this army is becoming one of much difficulty. I have thought that the present might be a favorable time for you to send into the counties of Hampshire, Tucker,...
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Jan. 27, 1863
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Robert E. Lee
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William E. Jones
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General: I have received by your letter of the 26th ultimo, and am glad to hear that you will be able to cripple the operations of the enemy. I am very desirous to expel him from the Valley, and...
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Feb. 2, 1863
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Robert E. Lee
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William E. Jones
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General: Your letter of March 16, adverting to the omission of your expedition to Moorefield in the General Orders announcing the successes of the cavalry in the winter months has been received. I...
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Mar. 23, 1863
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Robert E. Lee
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William E. Jones
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General: I have received your letter of the 20th. I regret the necessity of dividing your command. I hope you will urge constant watchfulness on the part of your officers and men, to prevent...
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Mar. 26, 1863
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