As for this my son, I will not give him to the Queen, but I will make him king over ISRAEL. For this is my firstborn, the first of my race whom God hath given me. And then SOLOMON sent unto the young man evening and morning dainty meats, and apparel
Quick Answer. The commander of the Confederate army was General Robert E. Lee. Lee was originally offered command of the Union Army by President Lincoln, but he rejected the offer because he didn't want to fight against his fellow Virginians. Continue Reading.
Although the campaign for the Battle of Gettysburg's stretched for a period of 3 months that is from June to August, 1863; the actual battle was over within 3 days from July 1st to 3rd of the same year. The commander of the forces from the Unionâs side was Major General George G. Meade. He headed an army of 86,289 soldiers. General Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate army that was comparatively lesser in strength with a total of 57,054 soldiers.