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# William Nelson Pendleton

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William Nelson Pendleton was an American teacher, Episcopal priest, and Confederate soldier. He served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War, noted for his position as Gen. Robert E. Lee's chief of artillery for most of the conflict. After the war, Pendleton returned to his priestly

##  Quotes by William Nelson Pendleton

> [“Encouraging Robert E. Lee to take a job as college president, "You might be presenting to the world in such a position…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-nelson-pendleton/encouraging-robert-e-lee-to-take-a-job-as-college-president-you-might/)

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