| Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia |
| October 9, 1862 |
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| Maj. Gen. Gustavus W. Smith |
| Commanding at Richmond |
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| General, |
| ***** I am glad that the engines and cars have been
secured. |
| Very respectfully, your obedient servant, |
|
R. E. Lee |
| General |
| {Based on other
documents, this almost certainly refers to the rolling stock
captured at Second Manassas.} |
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