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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd dear Mary your letter from E. View1 and am glad your visit has been so agreable. It is very pleasing to receive the kindness of friends & to enjoy the associations & pleasing...
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Jul. 27, 1861
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102
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I reached here yesterday dearest Mary to visit this portion of the Army. The day after my arrival at Staunton I Set off for Monterey, where the Army of Genl Garnett’s Command is stationed. Two...
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Aug. 4, 1861
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103
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have been here dear Mary three days Coming from Monterey to Huntersville & thence here. We are on the dividing ridge. Looking north down the Tygart’s river valley, whose waters flow into the...
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Aug. 9, 1861
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104
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd dearest Mary your letter of 18th Aug: from Audley & am very glad to get news of your whereabouts. I wrote to you not long since & have but little to add to what I then related....
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Sep. 1, 1861
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105
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd last night dearest Mary your letter of 30 Aug: forwed by Custis. I hope from the tone of your letter that you feel better & wish I Could see you & be with you. I trust we may meet...
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Sep. 9, 1861
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106
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd dear Mary your letter of the 5th by Beverly T[urner].1 who is a nice young soldier. I am pained to see fine young men like him, of education & standing from all the old & respectable...
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Sep. 17, 1861
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107
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have just recd dear Mary your letters of the 17th & 19th Inst: with one from Robert of the former date. I have but little time for writing tonight, & will therefore write to you. I infer...
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Sep. 26, 1861
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108
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd. last night your letter of the 2nd & would have ansd. it at once but was detained with the Secr till after 11 P.M. I fear now I may miss the mail. Saturday evg I tried to put down to you...
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Nov. 5, 1861
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109
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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This is the first moment I have had to write to you & now am waiting the call to breakfast, on my way to Brunswick, Fernandina &c. This is my second visit to Savannah night before last I...
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Nov. 18, 1861
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110
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd last night dear Mary your letter of the 12th & am delighted to learn that you are all well & so many of you are together. I am much pleased that F[itzhugh] has an opportunity to be...
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Dec. 22, 1861
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111
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I cannot let this day of grateful rejoicing pass dear Mary, without some communion with you. I am thankful for the many among the past that I have passed with you, & the remembrance of them...
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Dec. 25, 1861
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112
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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On my return day before yesterday from Florida, dear Mary, I recd your letter of the 1st. I am very glad to find that you had a pleasant family meeting Xmas & that it was so large. I am truly...
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Jan. 18, 1862
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113
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have just returned from Charleston & recd your letter of the 14th dear Mary enclosing one from dear Annie. I also found a letter from Mary who was then in Richmond but whom I suppose you will...
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Jan. 28, 1862
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114
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I wrote to you, dear Mary, the day I left Coosawhatchie for this place. I have been here ever since, endeavouring to push forward the works for the defence of the city, which has lagged terribly...
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Feb. 8, 1862
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115
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have been trying all the week to write to you, but have not been able. I have been placed on duty here to conduct operations under the directions of the Pres: It will give me great pleasure to do...
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Mar. 14, 1862
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116
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I enclose two letters dear Mary that have come for you. The one from Charlotte I opened thinking she had written for something. But the only thing I can do for her is to send some stamps for...
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Apr. 4, 1862
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117
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd this morg dear Mary your letter of 20th & will give to Custis & Mary their enclosures. I send a letter from Fitzhugh whom I understand is very well & has been active in front of...
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Apr. 22, 1862
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118
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I can only write a few lines to you. It is very late & I got but little sleep last night & have been much occupied all day. But the loss of the Virginia has produced such profound sensation...
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May 13, 1862
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119
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have heard with great delight of your arrival in Richmond. I am strongly tempted to go in to see you. My Constant duties here alone prevent, & preparations for the anticipated movement of...
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Jun. 10, 1862
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120
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have been on our lines on the Wmsburg road since noon, dear Mary & having finished my dinner find it near 10 P.M. with a great deal to do to night. It is therefore impossible for me to see...
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Jun. 25, 1862
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121
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have returned to my old quarters dear Mary & am filled with gratitude to our heavenly father for all the mercies he has extended to us. Our success has not been as great or complete as I...
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Jul. 9, 1862
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122
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I only recd. yesterday your letter of the 6th announcing the death of our little Grd.son.2 I Cannot help grieving at his loss & Know what a void it will occasion in the hearts of his parents....
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Jul. 10, 1862
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123
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I only recd to day your letter of the 24th enclosing Mildreds note & your note of Sunday night. I am very glad to hear of your welbeing [sic] & Can understand your pleasure at being with...
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Jul. 28, 1862
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124
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd. dear Mary your letter of the 1st & am glad to learn that you are well & are enjoying the society of such dear friends. You must thank them for their kind remembrances of me...
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Aug. 3, 1862
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125
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd dear Mary your letter of the 5th. I have not seen Mr Jeter since I wrote & do not know that I will again. F[itzhugh] had better write to Mr Eacho1 to become the agent of the two men...
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Aug. 10, 1862
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126
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I write a few lines dear M. to say that I am well & that I wrote to you a longer letter a few days since than I can now do. I wish I could see you all if even for a few hours but I fear it is...
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Aug. 13, 1862
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127
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I passed by you friday morning when you were asleep. I looked very hard but could see no body. I should have liked so much to stop to have waked you all up. I was afraid at such an hour I should...
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Aug. 17, 1862
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128
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I passed by you friday morg when you were asleep. I looked very hard but could see no body. I should have liked so much to stop to have waked you all up. I was afraid at such an hour I should not...
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Aug. 17, 1862
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129
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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You see I am getting father & farther from you dear Mary. The high water of the Rappk prevented our crossing lower down & I have been obliged to ascend the river. I hope we shall find...
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Aug. 25, 1862
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130
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I take advantage of Custis being here to write for me to say what I Could not as well say with another amanuensis. I do not like your establishing yourselves in Richmond. It is a bad place for six...
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Sep. 29, 1862
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131
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have not laid eyes upon him2 since I saw him in the battle of Sharpsburg, going in with a single gun of his battery, for the second time, after his company had been withdrawn in consequence of...
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Oct. 12, 1862
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132
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I cannot express my dear Mary the anguish I feel at the death of our sweet Annie. To know that I shall never see her again on earth, that her place in our circle which I always hope one day to...
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Oct. 26, 1862
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133
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I reached here safely yesterday evg dear Mary. I felt very sad at leaving you & every time I take my departure the feeling increases. The probability of return grows dimmer. The prospect of the...
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Nov. 6, 1862
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134
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd. your note dear Mary by Bryan with the socks. I shall have no difficulty in disposing of the latter & will try & find a man with shoes to put over them. The weather has become fine...
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Nov. 13, 1862
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135
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd. dear Mary your letter by Mrs Withers brother & am very glad to hear that you are all well, & particularly that Chas & the baby are so prosperous. As regards Mildred no one...
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Nov. 18, 1862
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136
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd dearest Mary your letter of the 18th with the letters of Marshall & Markie enclosed. I was much gratified at their perusal & particularly glad to hear of my poor sisters...
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Nov. 22, 1862
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137
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd your letter commenced at Ingle side & finished on the 26th at Richmond. I am glad you have had an opportunity of revisiting New Kent, though the sight of the White House must have...
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Dec. 2, 1862
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138
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd dear Mary your letter of the 1st Inst: by Major Taylor. When he went to Richmond I supposed you were in Hanover, & as his departure was sudden I did not write. I am very sorry to...
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Dec. 7, 1862
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139
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I return a bit Sent up by Custis. It is not the one I wished. He misunderstood me. But I do not want the one I wrote for now, as I have one that will answer as well. I have no way of carrying this...
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Dec. 11, 1862
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140
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have not had time dear Mary before to day to reply to your letter of the 8th. I have grieved over the death of that little child of so many hopes & so much affection, & in whose life so...
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Dec. 16, 1862
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141
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have just recd your letters of the 11th & 19. The former written before your visit to Hickory hill & the latter on your return to Richmd. I am glad dear Chass is out of Richmond. I hope...
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Dec. 21, 1862
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142
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I will Commence this Holy day dearest Mary by writing to you. My heart is filled with gratitude to Almighty God for his unspeakable mercies with which he has blessed us in this day, for those he...
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Dec. 25, 1862
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143
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have endeavoured for Several days dear Mary to write to you, but have found it impossible. Now I have only a few moments. Fitzhugh has returned from his scout & I hope has been able to visit...
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Jan. 8, 1863
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144
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I found on my arrival your letter by Rob. The socks I have sent to Genl Hood for his Texans. They are far from their wives & daughters & their homes. I have recd from a kind lady in Alaba a...
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Jan. 21, 1863
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145
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I am grieved to hear of your sufferings. I trust now that the storm has passed, you are relieved. It has terminated here in a deep snow which does not improve our comfort. But as long as we can...
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Jan. 29, 1863
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146
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have just recd dear Mary your letter of the 7th. I am distressed to hear of your suffering. I fear you are very imprudent, & that unless you are careful, you will reduce yourself to...
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Feb. 8, 1863
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147
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd your letter of the 20th dear Mary & am very sorry that your Suffering Continues. I wish I could relieve it, but Can only pray that our Heavenly father will guard & Comfort you....
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Feb. 23, 1863
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148
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd two days since my dear Mary your letter of the 28 Ulto: & am grieved to hear that you are still suffering. I wish I Could be with you to nurse & attend to you though I fear I Could...
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Mar. 6, 1863
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149
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Bryan1 arrived yesterday My dear Mary with your letters. The one to charlotte with the churchman will go by the first Courier in that direction, indeed has already gone. I am glad to hear that you...
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Mar. 9, 1863
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150
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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On arriving yesterday I learned that the enemy’s Cavy had recrossed the Rappk, & that the report of their Infy crossing the river was not as threatening as stated. I therefore countermanded all...
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Mar. 19, 1863
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