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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 2 Aug from the Warm Springs. I am very glad to learn that you are there, & trust you may be entirely relieved by its waters. I also hope you will...
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Sep. 1, 1856
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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 2 Aug from the Warm Springs. I am very glad to learn that you are there, & trust you may be entirely relieved by its waters. I also hope you will...
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Sep. 1, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I am grieved by your letter of the 19th 23rd Ulto my dearest Mary to find that your visit to the Springs has not restored you to health as I had hoped. Never having heard how you were affected, or...
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Sep. 13, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I hope you recd dearest Mary my letter from San Antonio of the 13 Ulto. It was short & hurried but will serve to show you that I had recd your letter of the 19th - 23rd Sept. written after your...
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Oct. 3, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I see my dear Mary by the statement of my account with the Bank of Virginia Richmond forwd by Mr Marbury, that the $758.50 sent to the Farmers bank Alexa on 24 July was the amount of the July...
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Oct. 17, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I again my dear Mary sit down to write to you from this place, & still do not see when I shall be able to leave it. The Court has been three weeks engaged in the trial of major Porter, &...
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Oct. 24, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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A courier from San Antonio dearest Mary has unexpectedly brought me your letters of Sept 2nd & 7th (Nos 1 & 2). They were as welcome as unlooked for, & give me the hope that you may...
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Oct. 31, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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A courier from San Antonio dearest Mary has unexpectedly brought me your letters of Sept 2nd & 7th (Nos 1 & 2). They were as welcome as unlooked for, & give me the hope that you may...
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Oct. 31, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I wrote to you my dearest Mary, this day week from Ringgold Bks: On the following day I embarked aboard the steamer Rainbow, with the other members of the Court, five Comies of the 5th Infy the...
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Nov. 8, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Another week has passed my dearest Mary & I am still here. We have however made some progress since I last wrote this day week. Delays & embarassments have resulted from the embarkation of...
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Nov. 15, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I wrote to you dearest Mary last Saturday 15th, but as I have just learned that the steamer Seewanee which is to carry some of the troops from this place to Florida, is to touch at the Balize with...
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Nov. 19, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Above my dearest Mary are my checks to the order of the Cashr Br Farmers Bank, Alexandria, for my Jany dividends which I transmit now that they may reach you in time. You have only to present to Mr...
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Nov. 26, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I commence my dearest Mary my weekly bulletin. I have but little to say, except to express my gratitude at my own continued good health, & my hope & trust that you, your father, all the...
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Dec. 5, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I believe I announced in my letter of last week dearest Mary, that the Court in the great Giles Porter case, having exhausted all the witnesses present for the defense, has resolved to await the...
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Dec. 13, 1856
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65
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have been recalling dearest Mary the many happy Xmasā we have had together, & the pleasure I have enjoyed with you, your dear parents & the children around me. I ought not therefore to...
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Dec. 20, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Nothing has occurred dearest Mary, since my letter of the 20th worthy of relating, except the arrival on the 24th of the steamer from New Orleans, bringing full files of papers & general...
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Dec. 27, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Nothing has occurred dearest Mary, since my letter of the 20th worthy of relating, except the arrival on the 24th of the Steamer from New Orleans, bringing full files of papers & general...
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Dec. 27, 1856
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Little has occurred my dear Mary since my letter of the 27th. Nothing has been heard of the absent witnesses. The court assembled yesterday, & adjourned for another week. By that time the...
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Jan. 3, 1857
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Little has occurred My dear Mary since my letter of the 27th. Nothing has been heard of the absent witnesses. The Court assembled yesterday, & adjourned for another week. By that time, the...
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Jan. 3, 1857
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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At least dearest Mary I have had the pleasure to hear from you. My joy has however been largely mixed with sadness. I am grieved to find that you are still labouring under that painful affliction....
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Jan. 7, 1857
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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At least dearest Mary I have had the pleasure to hear from you. My joy has however been largely mixed with sadness. I am grieved to find that you are still labouring under that painful affliction....
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Jan. 7, 1857
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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At last dearest Mary I have had the pleasure to hear from you. My joy has however been largely mixed with Sadness. I am grieved to find that you are still labouring under that painful affliction. I...
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Jan. 7, 1857
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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On the 7th dearest Mary by the steamer from the Brazos to New Orleans, I acknowledged the reception of nine letters from you, embracing dates from 21 Sept to 7 Decr inclusive. As they arrived in...
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Jan. 9, 1857
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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On the 7th dearest Mary by the steamer from the Brazos to New Orleans, I acknowledged the reception of nine letters from you, embracing dates from 21 Sept to 7 Decr inclusive. As they arrived in...
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Jan. 9, 1857
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75
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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In letters by the N. Orleans steamer & the regular mail, I informed you dearest Mary, of the reception of a number of letters from you, via San Antonio. I truly regret that they indicate little...
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Jan. 17, 1857
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I had the unexpected pleasure yesterday dearest Mary, of recg your letter of the 13th Decr (as well as I could decypher the date) which through the kind intervention of Capt Williams was forwarded...
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Jan. 24, 1857
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77
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Another week has passed dearest Mary, since I last wrote to you. I then (24 Jany acknowledged the receipt of your letter of 13 Decr forwd through the kindness of Capt Williams. You stated in that,...
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Jan. 31, 1857
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78
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Another week has passed dearest Mary, since I last wrote to you. I then (24 Jany acknowledged the receipt of your letter of 13 Decr forwd through the kindness of Capt Williams. You stated in that,...
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Jan. 31, 1857
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79
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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The Court has been sitting all day, & I have now but little time dearest Mary to write to you. It is of less consequence as I have but little to say. No definite period would be sufficient for...
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Feb. 7, 1857
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80
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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The Court has been sitting all day, & I have now but little time dearest Mary to write to you. It is of less consequence as I have but little to say. It is of less consequence as I have but...
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Feb. 7, 1857
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81
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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This is probably the last letter dearest Mary that I will write to you from Fort Brown. On Saturday Major Porter read to the Court his defense, which occupied all the morg. Today the Judge Advocate...
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Feb. 16, 1857
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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This is probably the last letter dearest Mary that I will write to you from Fort Brown. On Saturday Major Porter read to the Court his defense, which occupied all the morg. Today the Judge Advocate...
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Feb. 16, 1857
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83
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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On my arrival here yesterday dearest Mary, I was gladdened by the reception of seven letters from you, commencing with one written on Xmas day, up to that of the 13th Feb which was the latest day....
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Mar. 7, 1857
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84
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I was delighted to receive dearest Mary your letter of the 18th Ulto, & to learn that you thought yourself a "little better." I trust that this favourable change which I hail with so...
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Mar. 13, 1857
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85
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I was delighted to receive dearest Mary your letter of the 18th Ulto, & to learn that you thought yourself a ālittle betterā. I trust that this favourable change which I hail with so much...
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Mar. 13, 1857
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86
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I reached here dearest Mary in due time, after a tedious passage in the stage coach with nine fellow sufferers. The Court met this mng & Commenced the preliminaries for the trial of Capt Van...
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Mar. 20, 1857
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Eleanor Agnes Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Do not get tired of this long letter I will be more moderate another timeMarch 21st 1857Thank you dearest Mamma, for your letter. It did me so much good. I hope I have found the āpearl of great...
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Mar. 21, 1857
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88
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd by the steamer, just in from New Orleans, dearest Mary your letter of the 7th Inst: forwarded to me here by Capt Williams. It was delightful to get fresh intelligence from you again, &...
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Mar. 25, 1857
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89
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I am about to commence dearest Mary, my return to Camp Cooper. I fee very sad at going farther from you, when I so much wish to be going to you. But I pray to God to give me resolution to deny any...
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Apr. 7, 1857
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90
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Finding my dear Mary an opportunity to San Antonio, I write to inform you of my progress thus far on my journey. I arrived here yesterday in a cold Norther, & though I pitched my tent in the...
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Apr. 12, 1857
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91
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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After an absence of over seven months I have returned Dearest Mary to my Texan home. I arrived yesterday in a cold Norther, apparently as intense as any during the Winter. Ice formed in my tent the...
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Apr. 19, 1857
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92
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Our mail dearest Mary, arrived from San Antonio a few days since but brought no letter from you. I hope it was not caused by indisposition, or your inability to write, & that you are at least...
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Apr. 26, 1857
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93
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Your letters dearest Mary of the 26 March & 2 Apl, directed to Indianola, have been sent to me here. I have also recd from the same place a long kind letter from brother Childe, written on his...
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May 18, 1857
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94
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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 two letters, April 20th & April 28th. I wish they had given me more cheering news of your health, but I am thankful that you are able to enjoy the society of your...
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May 25, 1857
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95
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Although I have nothing to relate, & nothing to say, dearest Mary, more than to repeat what I have previously written, I will yet take advantage of the opportunity of the Express, carrying the...
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Jun. 1, 1857
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96
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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 8th May & feel very much elated with hope at your report of having felt better for the few days previous, since the commencement of milder weather,...
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Jun. 9, 1857
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97
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have not heard from you dearest Mary since I last wrote. I hope that your silence has not been occasioned by an increase of indisposition on your part, or on the part of dear Annie, but has...
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Jun. 22, 1857
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98
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Another Express from San Antonio dear Mary has arrived without bringing me any letter. I am therefore ignorant of your whereabouts, or of the cause of your silence. I hope it is not occasioned by...
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Jun. 29, 1857
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99
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd dearest Mary on the 16 July at Camp Cooper your letter of 24 June from Arlington. The same express brought me orders from Washington detailing me on a Court of Inquiry at Fort Mason. I...
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Jul. 27, 1857
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100
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George Washington Custis Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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The steamer, which arrived yesterday, brought me quite a budget of letters from home, one from Paā, another from Agnes, one from āPrecious Lifeā with a few lines from Annie, and last, although not...
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Feb. 16, 1858
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