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Letters / Correspondence

James Seddon & Robert E. Lee

1-5 of 5 letters
Letters table
No. Sender Recipient Preview Date , oldest first
1 Robert E. Lee James Seddon I have the honor to report that the army of Genl Burnside recrossed the Rappahannock last night, leaving a number of his dead & some of his wounded on this side. Our skirmishers again occupy... Dec. 16, 1862
2 Robert E. Lee James Seddon Sir: I regret to announce the death of General J. J. Pettigrew, commanding the North Carolina brigade of Heth's division, General A. P. Hill's corps.He was wounded by a pistol-shot in the... Jul. 17, 1863
3 Robert E. Lee James Seddon Sir: There is immediate necessity for the services of 5,000 negroes for thirty days to labor on the fortifications at this place, those on James River, around Richmond, at Danville, and at several... Sep. 17, 1864
4 Robert E. Lee James Seddon Sir: I have had the honor to receive you letter of the 7th instant, transmitting the information received from Mr. R. F. Walker from an old farmer of Charles City County relative to large numbers... Jan. 8, 1865
5 Robert E. Lee James Seddon Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, with its inclosures. I thank you for your prompt and energetic measure for the relief of the army. As soon as I... Jan. 16, 1865

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