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September 13 in History

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September 13, 1862

The Paper Under the Locust Tree

The discovery of Lee's Lost Order (Special Order 191) on September 13, 1862

When an envelope wrapped around cigars was abandoned in a Maryland pasture, Robert E. Lee's divided army was laid completely bare. Did an untraceable administrative error seal the fate of the Confederacy before a shot was fired?

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