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One person with this surname was the only non-general given a gold medal by the Second Continental Congress for actions at the Battle of Paulus Hook. George Moore discovered a manuscript written by a prisoner of war with this surname outlining a plan for British victory in the American Revolution. Another person with this surname was nicknamed “Granny” after losing the Battle of Cheat Mountain, but was later affectionately nicknamed (*) “Marse.” One man with this surname was shot in the cheek in a duel after being court-martialed for retreating during the Battle of Monmouth, while another defeated George (10[1])McClellan (10[1])during the Seven Days Battles leading the Army of Northern Virginia. For 10 points, give this surname of Revolutionary War generals Charles and Henry, and Civil War general Robert. ■END■

ANSWER: Lee [accept Robert E. Lee or Robert Edward Lee; accept Henry Lee III; accept Charles Lee]
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