Robert E. Lee to John C. Breckinridge, 30 May 1864
9¾ AM                       
30 May 64      
 
Genl
            Yr note of 9¼ A.M. recd.
 
If the enemy is extending to yr right, take ground in the same direction towards Earlys left closing with him if necessary notifying Genl AP Hill to close in on yr left. Communicate with Genl Early & apprize him of any movements of yr own or of the enemy that wd effect him.
                                                                       
Res.
R E Lee
Gen
 
[overleaf]
 
Genl. Breckinridge
            Comdg &c
3135
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(3135)DL0786234Letters1864-05-30

Letter from Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Confederate General John C. Breckinridge, May 30, 1864, Re: Prelude to Cold Harbor


Tags: Fighting

People - Records: 2

  • (1874) [writer] ~ Lee, Robert Edward
  • (2179) [recipient] ~ Breckinridge, John Cabell
SOURCES

Robert E. Lee to John C. Breckinridge, 30 May 1864, DL0786, Nau Collection