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In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.
Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee
Age: 63 †
Born: 1807
Born: January 19
Died: 1870
Died: October 12
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Robert Edward Lee
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General Robert E. Lee
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Marry...into a family that will enable your children to feel proud of both sides of the house.
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My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good.
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Such an executive officer the sun never shone on. I have but to show him my design, and I know that it can be done, it will be done...Straight as the needle to the pole he advanced to the execution of my purpose.
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