Robert E. Lee Quote

"[W]e made a great mistake in the beginning of our struggle, and I fear, in spite of all we can do, it will prove to be a fatal mistake. We appointed all our worst generals to command our armies, and all our best generals to edit the newspapers."

by:	Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) General-in-Chief of the Confederate States army
Date:	1865
Source:	Personal Reminiscences, Anecdotes, and Letters of Gen. Robert E. Lee, 1875
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Categories:	America, Military, Peace, Press, War
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Can anyone confirm that R.E. Lee actually said this and if so when and to whom. Can you give a source. If so please write me at bchisolm@sc.rr.com  -- Bill Chisolm, Cayce, SC
The media has always been a problem.  -- J
Check out www.snopes.com  -- Steve, Kennesaw GA USA
when was this said?  -- General Lee, Stratford Hall
i think it wasnt the best but it was good  -- Robert E. Lee, Alexandria

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