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February 21, 1865
The Lancaster Ledger
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina
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Gen. Lee assumes command of the Confederate armies in Richmond on Feb. 16, issuing General Order No. 1 that invokes divine guidance and emphasizes reliance on the courage of the troops and patriotism of the people for success.
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Gen. Lee Assumes Command of the Confederate Armies.
Richmond, Feb. 16.—Gen. Lee's General Order, No. 1, assuming command of the Confederate armies, contains the following passage:
"Deeply impressed with the difficulties and responsibilities of this position, I humbly invoke the guidance of Almighty God that I may be enabled to perform my whole duty, and rely for success upon the courage and fortitude of the arms, sustained by the patriotism and firmness of the people, confident that their united efforts, under Heaven's blessing, will secure peace and independence."
Richmond, Feb. 16.—Gen. Lee's General Order, No. 1, assuming command of the Confederate armies, contains the following passage:
"Deeply impressed with the difficulties and responsibilities of this position, I humbly invoke the guidance of Almighty God that I may be enabled to perform my whole duty, and rely for success upon the courage and fortitude of the arms, sustained by the patriotism and firmness of the people, confident that their united efforts, under Heaven's blessing, will secure peace and independence."
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Appointment
Military
What keywords are associated?
Gen Lee
Confederate Armies
Command Assumption
General Order
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Lee
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Richmond
Event Date
Feb. 16
Key Persons
Gen. Lee
Event Details
Gen. Lee issues General Order No. 1 assuming command of the Confederate armies, expressing impression with the position's difficulties, invoking Almighty God's guidance to perform duty, and relying on the courage of the arms sustained by the people's patriotism for securing peace and independence.