Robert ELee and the Southern Confederacy, 1807-1870 . iven back withloss. Achievements such as these demanded much valour and patriot-ism. History records few examples of greater fortitude and endur-ance than this army has exhibited, and I am commissioned by thePresident to thank you in the name of the Confederate States for theundying fame you have won for their arms. Much as you have done,much more remains to be accomplished. The enemy again threatenswith invasion, and to your tried valour and patriotism the countrylooks with confidence for deliverance and safety. Your past exploitsgive assu
Robert ELee and the Southern Confederacy, 1807-1870 . iven back withloss. Achievements such as these demanded much valour and patriot-ism. History records few examples of greater fortitude and endur-ance than this army has exhibited, and I am commissioned by thePresident to thank you in the name of the Confederate States for theundying fame you have won for their arms. Much as you have done,much more remains to be accomplished. The enemy again threatenswith invasion, and to your tried valour and patriotism the countrylooks with confidence for deliverance and safety. Your past exploitsgive assurance that this confidence is not misplaced. 228 Robert E. Lee. [186 J On the same day, Lee wrote thus of himself inresponse to a communication from President Davis: I wish I felt that I deserved the confidence you express in am only conscious of an earnest desire to advance the interests ofthe country and of my inability to accomplish my wishes. Thebrave men of this army fully deserve your thanks, and I will takepleasure in communicating CHAPTER X. THE CAMPAIGN AND BATTLE OF FREDERICKS-BURG. 1862.
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