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A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee

A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee

Author: John Esten Cooke
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Chapter 1 LEE ASSIGNED TO THE COMMAND-HIS FAMILY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

Word Count: 919    |    Released on: 30/11/2017

orces, or superintending the construction of defences, he had failed to achieve any of those successes in the field which constitute the glory of the soldier.

ut of the South. If Richmond were to fall, the Confederate Congress, executive, and heads of departments, would all be fugitives. The evacuation of Virginia might or might not follow, but, in the very commencement of t

o duty was June 3, 1862-three days after General Johnston had retired in consequence of his wound. Thirty days afterward the great campaign around Richmond had been

e into possession of General Lee through his wife, and as Arlington was exposed to the enemy, the ladies had taken refuge here, with the hope that they would be safe from intrusion or danger. The result was unfortunate. The White House was a favorable "base" for the Federal ar

forbear to desecrate the home of his first married life,

GHTER OF MRS

sion of the place, a Northern offic

ur property, in sight of the enemy,

th her daughters in a friend's house near Richmond, and, when a Federal officer was sent to se

tisfied that there is nothing here which they want. All the plate and other valuables have long since been r

ERT LEE, GEN

as the scene of Washington's first interview with Martha Custis, who afterward became his wife. He was married either at St. Peter's Church near by, or in the house which originally stood on

d. On taking command, Lee had assiduously addressed himself to the task of increasing the efficiency of the army: riding incessantly to and fro, he had inspected with his own eyes the condit

. The official record, if in existence, is not accessible, and the matter must be left to conjecture. It is tolerably certain, however, that, even after the arrival

ederate; but this was comparatively an unimportant fact. The event

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A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee
A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee
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“This book reveals the incredible life of the legendary General, one of the most prominent figures of the Confederate Army in the American Civil War. It also contains his personal writings which paint a full picture of Lee's life. Robert Edward Lee was an American general known for commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War from 1862 until his surrender in 1865. Content: Robert E. Lee by John Esten Cooke Lee's Early Life The Lees of Virginia General "Light-horse Harry" Lee Stratford Lee's Early Manhood and Career in the United States Army His Reception at Richmond Lee in 1861 The War Begins Lee's Advance Into Western Virginia Lee's Last Interview With Bishop Meade In Front of Richmond. Plan of the Federal Campaign Johnston Is Wounded Lee Assigned to the Command On the Chickahominy Lee's Plan of Assault The Retreat Richmond in Danger The War Advances Northward Lee's Manoeuvres Lee Advances From the Rapidan Jackson Flanks General Pope Lee Invades Maryland. Lee Concentrates at Fredericksburg The Battle of Fredericksburg Chancellorsville and Gettysburg Advance of General Hooker Jackson's Attack and Fall The Battle of Chancellorsville Lee's Plans and Objects The Cavalry-fight at Fleetwood Lee in Pennsylvania The Last Charge at Gettysburg Lee's Retreat Across the Potomac The Cavalry of Lee's Army Lee Flanks General Meade Lee in the Autumn and Winter of 1863 Lee's Last Campaigns and Last Days First Battles at Petersburg The Siege of Richmond Begun The Mine Explosion The Southern Lines Broken Lee Evacuates Petersburg Writings of Robert E. Lee: Robert E. Lee's Letter Announcing Surrender Robert E. Lee's Farewell Address to the Army of Northern Virginia Testimony of General R. E. Lee General Lee's Final Report of the Pennsylvania Campaign and Battle of Gettysburg Patriotic Letters of Confederate Leaders”
1 Chapter 1 LEE ASSIGNED TO THE COMMAND-HIS FAMILY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.2 Chapter 2 THE TWO ARMIES.