On April 23, 1861, Major General Robert E. Lee issued General Orders, No.1 announcing that he was assuming command of the military and naval forces of Virginia.
General Orders, No.1
Headquarters,
Richmond,
Va., April 23, 1861
In obedience to orders from his excellency John Letcher, governor of the State, Maj. Gen. Robert E. Lee assumes command of the military and naval forces of Virginia.
R.E. Lee
Major-General.
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