Letters / Correspondence

George Washington Custis Lee & Robert E. Lee

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Letters table
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1 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee Why Mr Boo, is that you, that talk of being melancholy & low spirited? A young soldier tall & straight, capable & willing (I hope) to do the work to be cast down? With his sword by his... Mar. 28, 1852
2 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I take advantage of the transmission of a letter from sweet Mary Whittingham1 to send you a few lines, the only offering I Can now give you of my affection & interest. The Ex[aminatio]n will... Jun. 15, 1853
3 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee My hurried note from Washington by the previous steamer will have told you everything that then Could be done in reference to your wishes for leaving California. The Secy is still absent from Washn... May 30, 1859
4 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have received my dear son your letter of the 21 & am happy that you have arranged with Mr. [John] Stewart about his house. I feel badly about not having paid rent for it all this time as I... Dec. 29, 1861
5 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 30th ulto enclosing decree of the Court of appeals in reference to your Grd fathers will. I am glad the matter is determined & hope it will give satisfaction to... Jan. 4, 1862
6 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have received my dear son your two letters of the 12th & 15th respectfully & seize this quiet hour to answer them. As regards paying back rent for the house, you must do as you find best.... Jan. 19, 1862
7 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 12th & am glad you have returned safely from the Rappahannock. I hope your visit was satisfactory. I am Sorry your arrangement for sending on Richmond failed... Feb. 23, 1862
8 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I enclose a letter from Genl Rodes in answer to my request to Cause an examination to be made for your horse. It is gratifying to read what he says of Eugene [Webster].I wrote to Genl Ewell also,... Aug. 10, 1862
9 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I write a line to say good-bye to you & Mary. I had hoped to have been able to have come in & see you both to night, but I find it impossible to enjoy that pleasure. I have had much to do... Aug. 14, 1862
10 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your note of the 25th & am much obliged to you for attending to the business at the Bank. The dividend coupons due in Jany you can give to Mr Taylor if he can depose of them to... Nov. 28, 1862
11 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee Col: Corley informs me that Major Walley has recd some good cloth, a part of which is to be applied to the necessities of this army. All that I want at present is a pair of pantaloons. Will you get... Jan. 5, 1863
12 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I am delighted my dear Son at your Safe return to Richmond & to learn of your good health. Your letter which I have just recd also strengthens my hope of our ability to hold the Misspi. God... Jan. 11, 1863
13 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your note of the 23rd & am very much obliged to you for getting the cloth. As soon as you Can have the pants made I will be obliged to you if you will send them up, provided you do... Feb. 28, 1863
14 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I find my blue flannel pants yielding to the wear & tear of the road. I have another blue pair in my trunk of summer cloth, which I wish you would Send me. They are plain without Cords on the... Jun. 13, 1863
15 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have not been able to thank you for your letter of the 25th Ulto: I am glad to hear that my dear F__ is improving in health & that he will soon be restored & hope that he will enjoy that... Aug. 7, 1863
16 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 25th for which I am much obliged. The boots reached me Safely. Please Keep the Coat & vest for the present. I will endeavour now if I ever get time to make out my... Sep. 27, 1863
17 George Washington Custis Lee Robert E. Lee General: The President has received your letter of the 13th instant, and desires me to say in reply that he will do all in his power to carry out your views in reference to the proper distribution... Jan. 16, 1864
18 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee Corse’s brigade had better be sent to Weldon, or some point on railroad to Wilmington.R. E. Lee Jan. 19, 1864
19 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I recd to night my dear Son your letter of the 25th returning Col: Stevens’. The recommendation of you to succeed Genl Elzy is highly Complimentary. No one Can predict with certainty with what... Mar. 29, 1864
20 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee Nothing of much interest has occurred during the past week. The reports of scouts all indicate large preparations on the part of the enemy & a state of readiness for action. The 9th Corps is... Apr. 30, 1864
21 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 20th. Col Carters report of his operations was very satisfactory as far as they went, but they are not sufficient to arrest the navigation of the river. Nothing less... Jul. 24, 1864
22 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I am away from my baggage & the business I am engaged in is very unfavourable to wearing apparel. My pants have suffered considerably in the late scrimmage & I must ask you to Send me the... Aug. 18, 1864
23 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I want you to try on the boots you shewed me the day I left Richmond & if you like them Keep them. If you do not send them to me by Conner. Please forward the enclosed letter to your mother.... Sep. 18, 1864