Lee’s married into wealth and slaves and was supposed to free his father-in-law’s following his death. Lee took his wording to mean when there was a time of economic expedience, thus working them for profit. His army also sought out and captured northern free blacks when he crossed the border going towards Gettysburg…

Lee’s married into wealth and slaves and was supposed to free his father-in-law’s following his death. Lee took his wording to mean when there was a time of economic expedience, thus working them for profit. His army also sought out and captured northern free blacks when he crossed the border going towards Gettysburg…