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Lexington Va; 31 Oct 65

My dear Sir,

I have just recd your letter of the 25 Inst: I am unwilling that you should unecessarily undertake a long & wearisome journey.

I cannot depart from what I have already stated to you, on the subject of the publication of the professed history pf the Campaigns in Vga-

Very respy

R E Lee

Mr Jos: S. Topham