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I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.

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
General Lee
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General Robert E. Lee
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