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Letters / Correspondence

Benjamin Huger & Robert E. Lee

1-5 of 5 letters
Letters table
No. Sender Recipient Preview Date , oldest first
1 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger General: It has been represented to me that the work at Harden's Bluff, Fort Huger, is not in good defensive condition. The items of fault are reported to be as follows:1. Want of proper... Mar. 18, 1862
2 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger My Dear General: It appears from the maps in my possession that the Nansemond River is defended by a number of small batteries scattered along its banks, erected from time to time to meet the... Apr. 7, 1862
3 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger General: The movements of the enemy near Elizabeth City do not seem to indicate a real attack, and is probably intended to distract attention from other points, or to watch that entrance into the... Apr. 30, 1862
4 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger General: I have received your letter of the 5th instant and am pleased to learn that you are progressing favorably with your movements. I have this morning telegraphed to you relative to the... May 7, 1862
5 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger Genl. Longstreet’s Brigade is on the road from Hogans House to Dr. Gaines. Genl. A. P. Hill is on the road from Walnut Grove Church to Cold Harbor via Gaines Mill. Genl Jackson’s command supported... -

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