Letters / Correspondence

Jefferson Davis

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201 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your note of the 27th enclosing a slip from the Charleston Mercury relative to the battle of Gettysburg is recd - I much regret its general censure upon the operations of the army, as it is... -
202 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I think Genl Sam Jones can move forward on that line - I will send to the Adjt. Genl to see if he has any dispatches & will come & see you this afternoon.Very respectfullyR. E. Lee -
203 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I know of no Georgia Brigr to take command of the Cavy organized by Genl Cobb except Genl Iverson - I can spare him, but shall have to get a Brigadier to command the Louisiana Brigade, formerly... -
204 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The enemy is crossing at Morton’s ford in large force of infantry. The country is so wooded it is difficult to ascertain his strength or intentions. If Rodes is not wanted where he is I want him... -
205 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I heard some days since that several men of this army mostly Louisianians that were in or passed through Richmond, were joining Genl Morgans Command. I wrote to the Secy. of War on the subject... -
206 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I very much regret that you should be required to investigate complaints from members of this army. The one from Col: O’Neal 26th Alaba - has been presented to me several times, & I think this... -
207 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I would beg to call your Excellency’s attention to the following cases, in which sentences of death have been passed and in which I, having suspended the execution of the sentences, have forwarded... -
208 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have read the letter of Lt. Col H. D. Capers which you did me the honour to transmit to me. The object of the writer is no doubt praiseworthy, but I do not think it would be well to attempt at... -
209 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Should the enemy remain quiet this week and the weather good, will it be convenient for you to visit this army.(signed) R. E. Lee Genl[Endorsed] Genl R E Lee Orange C.H. April 24 1864 Telegram in... -
210 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The advance of the Army of the Potomac seems to be delayed for some reason. It appears to be prepared for movement but is probably waiting for its cooperative columns. The signal officer on... -
211 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Telegram Cypher. Recd at Richmond May 18 at 10 o'clock 15 min. Spottsylvania C.H. May 18 [1864], via GuineasTo His Ex. Presdt. DavisIf the changed circumstances as around Richmond will permit,... -
212 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your note of to-day in reference to Genl Echols just received - If Genl. Echols is too unwell for duty there is no objection to his returning to Western Va - He should make application in the... -
213 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I enclose two dispatches just recd. I can only send Gen. Breckenridge with his command if you think proper. If he is to go, transportation should be at once prepared for him.R. E. Lee... -
214 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Head Qrs A.NVa. on the field 7½ A.M. June 6 '64.Mr. PresidentI think some good officer should be sent into the Valley at once to take command there and collect all the forces regulars, locals... -
215 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your note of 1:20 P.M. to-day has just been received. As soon as I heard of the enemy's crossing the Chickahominy at Long Bridge I moved Heth's division across the river to White Oak... -
216 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I omitted to mention in my note just written the importance of warning our papers not to allude even by implication to the movements of our troops. I have just learned that the correspondent of the... -
217 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have just recd your note of to-day - I directed Ransoms brigade this afternoon, if no contrary orders had been recd - , to report to Genl. Beauregard, & replaced it for the night by one of... -
218 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have reed your letter of the 20th Inst: enclosing one from the Pres: of the Petersburg & Richmond R.R. It is stated the road will be in operation this morg - Genl Grant will concentrate all... -
219 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I had the honour to receive last eve by the hands of Col: Wood your letter of the 2nd Inst: & to learn from him the arrangements made to release the prisoners - I think under the blessing of a... -
220 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I send you a Herald of the 2nd Inst: brought in to-day by a deserter - It contains some items of interest - The resignation of Mr Chase, appointment of Mr Fessenden, repeal of the gold bill &c... -
221 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your letter of the 4th Inst: was delivered to me this more by Col: Wood. He with the gentlemen accompg him are on the road to Stony Creek depot, 28 miles by the road they have to march where they... -
222 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As I have felt some anxiety as to the position of the 9th corps from the various reports concerning it, I directed that the pickets along our lines should be directed to capture a prisoner along... -
223 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honour to send you a N. Y. Herald of the 8th containing some items of interest. You will see the people in the U. S. are mystified about our forces on the Potomac - The expedition will... -
224 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I send you a paper of the 10th Inst. containing Mr Seery. Stanton's bulletin to Gen. Dix, acknowledging a defeat of Genl Wallace at Monocacy by Genl. Early. I have also reed a dispatch from... -
225 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The enemy availed himself of the withdrawal of troops from Petersburg to the north side of James River, to take a position on the Weldon R.R. He was twice attacked on his first approach to the... -
226 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr Stringfellow has just handed me your note enclosing one from Mr Stewart - Mr S. said upon your advice he had come to consult me upon a project he had in view, especially as to its morality. - I... -
227 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I had the honour to receive last evg your letter of the 31st - I am sorry to hear that Genl Laws anticipates injustice at the hands of Genl Longstreet - I do not, & think that Genl Laws has... -
228 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have listened with great pleasure to the account given by Genl Ripley of the condition of affairs in S.C. & Charleston. It is painful to me to contemplate the evacuation of the city. Its... -
229 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have seen Genl Hampton & concluded under the discretion given me in your letter of the 11th to detach Genl Butler's division of Cavy to S.C. for service there this winter, but it is with... -
230 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I recd tonight your letter of the 18h Inst: stating that it had been reported to you that I had changed my opinion in regard to the extension of my duties, while retaining command of the army of N.... -
231 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I am aware that it will take some time to regulate & perfect the Piedmont R. R. & that the whole difficulty cannot at once be overcome by the Governments taking it in charge - Its condition... -
232 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have just reed the copy of the dispatch of the 20th from Genl Hardee, which you did me the honour to send to me, in reference to his holding the city of Charleston. It would certainly be of great... -
233 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In a dispatch reed from Genl Early to-day, he states that Major McDonald commg the picket line on Lost river, reports from information reed from his Scouts, "that a large portion of Thomas... -
234 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In my letter of the 29th Inst: I informed you of the report of the Scouts west of the Valley, relative to the passage of troops over the Bal: & Ohio R.R. from Genl Thomas to Genl Grant. This... -
235 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I recd tonight the accompg letter from judge Campbell, with the request that I would forward it to you by telegraph in cypher. As I could not get it to you in time for your action to-night, I have... -
236 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I recd from Mr Stephens this eve the following dispatch which he desired might be sent to you."By note of invitation from Gen]. Grant Messrs Stephens, Hunter & Campbell left for City Point... -
237 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis A dispatch recd from Genl Bragg today says he will leave Wilmington tomorrow to wait on you.Very respy your obt servtR E Lee Genl -
238 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have recd the telegrams of Genl Kirby Smith of the 24th Feby & 8th March, which you did me the honour to cause to be transmitted to me - As regards the first, I fear the physical difficulties... -
239 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In my letter of this PM recommending certain promotions, I entirely omitted the names of Maj Gen R[ichard] H Anderson & Brig Gen Mahone. The former has been coinmandg Longstreet's Corps,... -
240 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I am very much obliged to you for the perusal of the letters from Mr. Mason & Genl. Williams. I hope that the favourable anticipations of the former may be realized. As far as I have been able... -
241 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have had the honour to receive your despatch of today. Unless Butler is promoted no one can be promoted to his Brigade - I believe Dunovatit gives the fairest promise among the S.C. Colonels... -
242 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I recd to night your letter of the 3rd Inst: giving Copies of three telegrams from Genl Beauregard at Augusta & your reply. I do not think it possible to send more reinforcements from here... -
243 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I recd today the letter from Genl Longstreet to which you referred in your note of the 28th Ulto - I have proposed to Genl Grant an interview, in the hope that some good may result, but I must... -
244 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have had the honour to receive your dispatch today. Unless Butler is promoted no one can be promoted to his Brigade - I believe Dunovant gives the fairest promise among the S. C. Colonels &... -