Robert ELee and the Southern Confederacy, 1807-1870 . 1865] Petersburg and Appomattox. 425 consciousness of duty faithfully performed ; and I earnestly pray thafa merciful Cod will extend to you His blessing and protection. With an unceasing admiration of your constancy and devotion toyour country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generousconsideration of myself, I bid you an affectionate farewell. R. E. Lee, CHAPTER XV. LEE AS PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTONCOLLEGE.

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