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“Mr. Blair, I look upon secession as anarchy. If I owned the four millions of slaves in the South, I would sacrifice them all to the Union; but how can I draw my sword upon Virginia, my native State?”

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Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee, a prominent military officer in American history, was born on January 19, 1807, and died on October 12, 1870. He served as the commanding general of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, known for his military skills and loyalty. more

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