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[19] I reported the fact to General Ewell, who at the time was with General Lee and some other general officers. When I did so, General Lee, seeming in doubt what I reported, in his quiet way said: ‘Captain, can you show us those trees?’ I replied that I could, if he would follow me, and, leading the way, I guided General Lee and the party to the trees.


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