August 8, 1863: 7th TN near Orange Courthouse, Virginia / JT Present “General Robert E. Lee offered to resign as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. He wrote President Davis that he realized that there had been discontent as a result of the failure of the Gettysburg Campaign and “I, therefore, in all sincerity, request your excellency to take measures to supply my place.” His health and general depression influenced his request, which Davis denied.” Long, page 395 This link contains the full text of Lee’s letter: headquartersanv.blogspot/2008/07/general-lees-letter-of-resignation.html Miles traveled since leaving Tennessee: 2819 Order of Command: Army of Northern Virginia: General Robert E. Lee Third Corps: Lieutenant General A. P. Hill Heth’s Division: Major General Henry Heth Archer’s Brigade (Third Brigade): Brigadier General H. H. Walker
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