I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South its dearest rights. But I have never cherished toward them bitter or vindictive feelings, and I have never seen the day when I did not pray for them.
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"I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South its dearest rights. But I have never cherished toward them bitter or vindictive feelings, and I have never seen the day when I did not pray for them." — Robert E. Lee
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I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seeking to wrest from the South its dearest rights. But I have never cherished toward them bitter or vindictive feelings, and I have never seen the day when I did not pray for them. — Robert E. Lee
About Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee was a Soldier from United States (1807–1870).
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Who said "I have fought against the people of the North because I believed they were seek…"?
This quote is attributed to Robert E. Lee, a Soldier from United States.
When did Robert E. Lee live?
Robert E. Lee lived from 1807 – 1870.