Letters / Correspondence

Jefferson Davis

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101 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Recd at Richmond Apl 30, 1864 at 3 o’clock 45 minutes, By telegraph from Orange C.H.To His Excy Jefferson DavisBurnside’s forces with Artillery Wagons Ambulances &C passed through Centerville... Jan. 3, 1864
102 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis One hundred and twenty-five cattle, 25 wagon loads, hides, 125 mules, 200 prisoners captured in Hardy will reach Harrisonburg today.R. E. Lee,General Jan. 6, 1864
103 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I beg leave to apologize to Your Excellency for troubling you with subjects which properly ought not to come under your notice, but sometimes I find it impossible to accomplish what... Jan. 11, 1864
104 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I inclose a dispatch received from General Early. I recommend that an intelligent scout be sent to Yorktown to verify the report of the landing of provisions, &c., and that a... Jan. 11, 1864
105 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I have the honor to call your attention to some matters affecting the execution of the conscript law in the case of those who have recently been made liable to it, as well as of... Jan. 13, 1864
106 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I beg leave to bring your attention again to the abuse of the right of volunteering by conscripts, and its effects upon the armies in the field.In this connection I have the honor to... Jan. 19, 1864
107 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Telegram in cypher. Received at Richmond, Feby. 3, 1864. By Telegraph from Orange C.H., Feby. 3, 1864.To The PresidentDo you wish troops sent to Richmond.R. E. Lee Genl.[Endorsed] Telegram from... Feb. 3, 1864
108 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As far as could be ascertained at five A. M. this morning the Enemy had retired to the north side of the Rapidan at Morton’s Ford.R. E. Lee Genl.[Endorsed] 26/208 V Telegram Genl. R. E. Lee Orange... Feb. 7, 1864
109 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter forwarded to me by your directions, containing the views of the writer as to the intentions of the enemy in the approaching campaign.I have... Mar. 25, 1864
110 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of Col Lee written by your directions, with reference to the case of Privt Jacob Shomore Co. B. 52nd Va. Regt. and requesting my views as... Apr. 13, 1864
111 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of Col lee written by your directions, with reference to the case of Privt Jacob Shomore Co. B. 52nd Va. Regt. and requesting my views as... Apr. 13, 1864
112 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of certain citizens of Winchester to the Secretary of War referred to me by your Excellency.I have given general instructions to our... Apr. 22, 1864
113 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Res. returned to his Excellency the President. The best way for the citizens of the Northern Neck [of Virginia] to save their cattle[,] grain[,] bacon &c from these marauding parties is to send... Apr. 25, 1864
114 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the and inst: You will already have learned that the army of Gen Meade is in motion, and is crossing the Rapidan on our right, whether... May 4, 1864
115 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I was much gratified to learn that the enemy had retired from the Richmond and Petersburg road and that our communications were again open. The subject had occasioned me great uneasiness. I think... May 9, 1864
116 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In Butler’s official report to Grant, May 5th, he states that the Eighteenth and Tenth Army Corps have arrived in his department. These corps came from North & South Carolina, Georgia, and... May 12, 1864
117 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Supplies can be sent by Petersburg or Danville to Lynchburg and thence by the Orange and Alex. Roads. We have three days supply and if more can be had I trust all will go well. I earnestly urge... May 14, 1864
118 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis 14 Received at Richmond May 14 1864. By Telegraph from Spottsylvania C.H. 12 Via Gordonsville 12To His Excellency Prest. Davis.In Butler’s official report to Grant May 5th he states that he has the... May 14, 1864
119 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Received at Richmond, Va., May 15th. 1864. From Head Quarters Spottsylvania C.H. 14th. Via Guineas Station 15th.His Excellency President DavisBreckenridge is calling for reinforcements to defend... May 15, 1864
120 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The position of affairs has undergone no material change since my telegram to the Secretary of War last night. The federal army occupies the Valley of the Ny extending across the road from... May 18, 1864
121 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Telegram - Cypher. Spottsylvania C.H. May 18 [1864], via Milford Recd Richmond May 19, 2 A.M.To His Ex. Presdt. Davis,I think Genl Grant is waiting for reinforcements. The 22nd a Corps under Augur... May 18, 1864
122 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The position of affairs has undergone no material change since my telegram to the Secretary of War last night. The federal army occupies the Valley of the Ny extending across the road from... May 18, 1864
123 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Telegram of 19th received. Am fully alive to importance of concentration and being near base. The latter consideration may impel me to fall back eventually. Will do so at once if deemed best. My... May 20, 1864
124 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Head Qrs Army W. VA. 5 A.M. 22nd May 1864. Dickinson's Mill Telegraph RoadMr PresidentI have had the honor to receive this morning your letters of the 19th & 20th inst: Part of the troops... May 22, 1864
125 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your letter of the 19th inst giving me a general account of the condition of military affairs has been received. This army is now lying south of the North Anna. I have moved General... May 23, 1864
126 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to enclose a dispatch of the 16th inst from Lieut Genl Grant to Major Genl Burnside, captured on the person of the A.A.A.G. 1st Brigade, 1st Division 9th Army Corps giving an... May 25, 1864
127 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Head Qurs. 28th May 1864. Near Hughes Shop on the road to Atlees.Mr. PresidentInformation I received yesterday at noon led me to believe that the enemy was proceeding from near Hanover Town by... May 28, 1864
128 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In conference with Genl Beauregard he states that he has only twelve thousand Infantry and can spare none. If Genl Grant advances tomorrow I will engage him with my present force(Signed) R E Lee... May 29, 1864
129 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As I informed you by telegraph, my conference with Gen. Beauregard resulted in the conclusion on his part, that we cannot spare any troops to reinforce this army. He thinks the enemy in his front... May 30, 1864
130 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis O.K. 5 A.M. Best route for Hoke when arrived at Richmond is to march to Mechanicsville and halt thereR E Lee[Endorsed] 16/320 F Atlees Station May 31, 1864. R E Lee, Genl. Reports best route for... May 31, 1864
131 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have just received your note of today informing me that the bill has passed permitting assignment to temporary rank. I regret that Col Terrill cannot be nominated to the command of Pegram's... May 31, 1864
132 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your letter of 4 P.M. yesterday is just received. My letter to the Hon. Secretary of war of 5 A.M. this morning, will have informed your Excy of the events of yesterday & the day before and... Jun. 3, 1864
133 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have reed your note - in answer to mine by Col Venable Genl. Wharton has his command already to move with provisions for two days, ammunition &c. I am awaiting information for which you have... Jun. 6, 1864
134 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In my report to the Hon Secty of War yesterday evening, I stated that Gen Sheridan with a large force of cavalry had crossed the Pamunky in the afternoon of the 7th at New Castle Ferry, and... Jun. 9, 1864
135 George Washington Custis Lee Jefferson Davis I learn that Maj-Genl Elzy and staff are in RichmondCannot he be temporarily assigned to his former command. He can take charge at once, some one is very much needed.G W C Lee Col. & ADC Jun. 13, 1864
136 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have just received your note of 11½ P.M. yesterday, I regret very much that I did not see you yesterday afternoon, and especially after your having taken so long a ride. If the movement of Early... Jun. 14, 1864
137 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As far as I can judge from the information I have received, Gen. Grant has moved his army to James River in the vicinity of Westover. A portion of it I am told moved to Wilcox's landing, a... Jun. 14, 1864
138 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As I informed you last evening I had intended to move the troops nearer the exterior lines of defences around Richmond, but from the movements of the enemy's cavalry and the reports that have... Jun. 15, 1864
139 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Head Qurs A.N.Va. Drewry Bluff 7½ P.M. 16th June 1864Mr. President,I received this morning at 2 A.M. a dispatch from Genl. Beauregard, stating that he had abandoned his line on Bermuda Neck and... Jun. 16, 1864
140 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis For some few days back we have been only able to get sufficient corn for our animals from day to day - Any accident to the railroads would cut short our supplies. I directed Col Corley to make this... Jun. 16, 1864
141 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis From information received last night it is pretty certain that Grant's whole force has crossed to the South Side of the James River - Wilson's division of cavalry crossed yesterday. I... Jun. 18, 1864
142 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have received your letter of the 18th I was able to leave with General G. W. C. Lee only the forces which belong to Richmond. I placed at his disposal two battalions of artillery under Colonel... Jun. 19, 1864
143 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I left Lt. Col. Williams' engineer, in charge of battery at Howletts. He should have been there. I will order an officer there to-night.R. E. Lee[Endorsed] 24/480 Telegram Genl. Lee Petersburg... Jun. 21, 1864
144 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have had the honor to receive today your letter of the 24th enclosing, me some letters said to have been written by Maj. Ward. I hope the accounts he gives of the sufferings of the citizens of... Jun. 26, 1864
145 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th instant. General Hunter has escaped Early, and will make good his retreat, as far as I can understand, to... Jun. 26, 1864
146 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency two letters received from Gen Whiting, one of which you will perceive, contains matters that he desires to be brought to your attention. I think Gen... Jun. 30, 1864
147 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to communicate to you the following items of Northern news taken from the Philadelphia Inquirer of the 29th ult: which you may find interesting.Staunton's dispatch to Gen Dix... Jul. 1, 1864
148 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As far as my judgment and experience enable me to decide, I am convinced that the cavalry service will be benefitted by having one officer to control its operations, and to be held responsible for... Jul. 2, 1864
149 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The subject of recruiting and keeping up our cavalry force, has occupied much of my thoughts, especially since the opening of the present campaign. The enemy is numerically superior to us in this... Jul. 5, 1864
150 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis [Telegram] Received at Richmond, Va. July 8 1864. at 7.25 P.M. Hd. Qrs. near Petersburg.His Excellency J. DavisTelegram received. The expedition is spoken of all through the army, information... Jul. 8, 1864