Letters / Correspondence

John B. Magruder & Robert E. Lee

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1 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder Colonel: I have received your communication of the 25th instant. In reply, I would state that I do not think it advisable to receive the company of cavalry from Gloucester. The Varina Troop, Capt.... May 26, 1861
2 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: I have had the gratification of receiving your letter of the 13th instant, containing Major Hood’s report of his brilliant skirmish with the enemy on the 12th instant, and of submitting it... Jul. 15, 1861
3 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Notwithstanding the demonstrations of the enemy in your front, I see nothing to prove that he intends immediately to attempt your line. He is feeling your strength and desires to prevent... Mar. 18, 1862
4 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder I have received your letter of the 20th instant, and having to start to North Carolina to-morrow morning have but little time to reply.The fleet in the Roads which you refer to has gone to sea, as... Mar. 22, 1862
5 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Your telegram of to-day to the honorable Secretary of War has been referred to me for a reply.I would remark, in commencement, that no secrecy, either as to your movements or views, can be... Mar. 26, 1862
6 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Your letter of the 28th, relative to the promise of the Secretary of War to send you an unarmed regiment of 1,000 men and the arrival at Yorktown of the two Alabama regiments, has been... Mar. 29, 1862
7 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: In reply to your requisition of the 29th instant for 1,000,000 of musket cartridges, I have to state that the Ordnance Department is able to forward to you this morning 60,000 cartridges... Mar. 31, 1862
8 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: I have the honor to acknowledge your telegram asking that Ramseur’s battery be sent you. There is already under your command on the Peninsula double the amount of the artillery in the... Mar. 31, 1862
9 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Colonel Carter reported to me yesterday, in conformity to orders from you. I find that my letter of 26th March was not sufficiently explicit. I intended to call your attention to the... Apr. 9, 1862
10 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Your letter of the 13th instant with reference to arms for General Wilcox is received.I am informed that the arms turned over by General Wilcox at Gordonsville have been distributed to... Apr. 17, 1862
11 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder Hold your trenches at the point of the bayonet tonight if necessary. If we reach the New Bridge I will let you know. Keep a watch for our signal at that placeI am most respRE LeeGenlMaj Gen... Jun. 26, 1862