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Robert E. Lee
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Charles H. Carter
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From my position and duty as an officer of the Army, it will be impossible for me properly to perform the duties or attend to the trusts delegated to me jointly with Charles H. Carter, by the last...
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Apr. 13, 1842
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles H. Carter
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The papers of last night gave us the first information of the terrible misfortune that has befallen you, nor had we before any intimation that it was even impending. Our grief for your distress was...
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Jan. 17, 1845
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles H. Carter
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I received this morning a note from my sweet Annette saying that you had not received my reply to your letter. I presume you have . . . therefore will only repeat in substance what I then said. I...
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Jul. 21, 1866
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles H. Carter
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Upon coming in to dinner today I leave with quiet regret that your sweet daughters have determined to leave us this evening, and I have no heart to say more than to tell you what great pleasure...
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Oct. 22, 1867
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