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Robert E. Lee
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Eleanor Agnes Lee,
Anne Carter Lee
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I have just recd your letters of the 24th & am rejoiced to hear that you are well & enjoying the compy of friends. You did not mention whether you had recd a letter from me, written before...
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Aug. 29, 1861
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Robert E. Lee
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Anne Carter Lee,
Eleanor Agnes Lee
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I have recd your joint letter of the 24th Oct: from Clydale. It was very cheering to me & the affection & sympathy you expressed were very grateful to my feelings. I wish indeed I could see...
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Nov. 22, 1861
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Robert E. Lee
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Anne Carter Lee,
Eleanor Agnes Lee
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I can only write you a short letter my dear daughters & it must therefore be a joint one. On my return night before last from Malvern Hill I found your sweet affectionate letters my dear Annie...
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Aug. 9, 1862
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Robert E. Lee
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Eleanor Agnes Lee,
Anne Carter Lee
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I have received your affectionate letters of the 21st by Capt Cone,1 which have given me the greatest pleasure. I am glad to hear that you are both well, and I hope have enjoyed yourselves. I...
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Sep. 30, 1862
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Robert E. Lee
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Eleanor Agnes Lee,
Anne Carter Lee
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Genl Jones arrived yesterday with your letter. He brought some mud with him too, but that is a drug at present. If you see him he can tell you of the delights of our Camp & you will regret more...
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Feb. 20, 1863
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