Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Lee” in alphabetic letter O, entry group 2, entry on-to-richmond- of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
... Buford and Kilpatrick had been active between the two rivers, and had frequent skirmishes with Stuart's mounted force.
Troops had been drawn from each army and sent to other fields of service, and Lee was compelled to take a defensive position.
His defenses were too strong for a prudent commander to assail directly.
See Richmond, campaign against.
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