Letters / Correspondence

Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee & Robert E. Lee

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51 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have been recalling dearest Mary the many happy Xmas’ we have had together, & the pleasure I have enjoyed with you, your dear parents & the children around me. I ought not therefore to... Dec. 20, 1856
52 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Nothing has occurred dearest Mary, since my letter of the 20th worthy of relating, except the arrival on the 24th of the steamer from New Orleans, bringing full files of papers & general... Dec. 27, 1856
53 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Nothing has occurred dearest Mary, since my letter of the 20th worthy of relating, except the arrival on the 24th of the Steamer from New Orleans, bringing full files of papers & general... Dec. 27, 1856
54 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Little has occurred my dear Mary since my letter of the 27th. Nothing has been heard of the absent witnesses. The court assembled yesterday, & adjourned for another week. By that time the... Jan. 3, 1857
55 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Little has occurred My dear Mary since my letter of the 27th. Nothing has been heard of the absent witnesses. The Court assembled yesterday, & adjourned for another week. By that time, the... Jan. 3, 1857
56 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee At least dearest Mary I have had the pleasure to hear from you. My joy has however been largely mixed with sadness. I am grieved to find that you are still labouring under that painful affliction.... Jan. 7, 1857
57 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee At least dearest Mary I have had the pleasure to hear from you. My joy has however been largely mixed with sadness. I am grieved to find that you are still labouring under that painful affliction.... Jan. 7, 1857
58 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee At last dearest Mary I have had the pleasure to hear from you. My joy has however been largely mixed with Sadness. I am grieved to find that you are still labouring under that painful affliction. I... Jan. 7, 1857
59 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On the 7th dearest Mary by the steamer from the Brazos to New Orleans, I acknowledged the reception of nine letters from you, embracing dates from 21 Sept to 7 Decr inclusive. As they arrived in... Jan. 9, 1857
60 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On the 7th dearest Mary by the steamer from the Brazos to New Orleans, I acknowledged the reception of nine letters from you, embracing dates from 21 Sept to 7 Decr inclusive. As they arrived in... Jan. 9, 1857
61 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee In letters by the N. Orleans steamer & the regular mail, I informed you dearest Mary, of the reception of a number of letters from you, via San Antonio. I truly regret that they indicate little... Jan. 17, 1857
62 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I had the unexpected pleasure yesterday dearest Mary, of recg your letter of the 13th Decr (as well as I could decypher the date) which through the kind intervention of Capt Williams was forwarded... Jan. 24, 1857
63 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Another week has passed dearest Mary, since I last wrote to you. I then (24 Jany acknowledged the receipt of your letter of 13 Decr forwd through the kindness of Capt Williams. You stated in that,... Jan. 31, 1857
64 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Another week has passed dearest Mary, since I last wrote to you. I then (24 Jany acknowledged the receipt of your letter of 13 Decr forwd through the kindness of Capt Williams. You stated in that,... Jan. 31, 1857
65 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee The Court has been sitting all day, & I have now but little time dearest Mary to write to you. It is of less consequence as I have but little to say. No definite period would be sufficient for... Feb. 7, 1857
66 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee The Court has been sitting all day, & I have now but little time dearest Mary to write to you. It is of less consequence as I have but little to say. It is of less consequence as I have but... Feb. 7, 1857
67 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee This is probably the last letter dearest Mary that I will write to you from Fort Brown. On Saturday Major Porter read to the Court his defense, which occupied all the morg. Today the Judge Advocate... Feb. 16, 1857
68 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee This is probably the last letter dearest Mary that I will write to you from Fort Brown. On Saturday Major Porter read to the Court his defense, which occupied all the morg. Today the Judge Advocate... Feb. 16, 1857
69 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On my arrival here yesterday dearest Mary, I was gladdened by the reception of seven letters from you, commencing with one written on Xmas day, up to that of the 13th Feb which was the latest day.... Mar. 7, 1857
70 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was delighted to receive dearest Mary your letter of the 18th Ulto, & to learn that you thought yourself a "little better." I trust that this favourable change which I hail with so... Mar. 13, 1857
71 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was delighted to receive dearest Mary your letter of the 18th Ulto, & to learn that you thought yourself a “little better”. I trust that this favourable change which I hail with so much... Mar. 13, 1857
72 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I reached here dearest Mary in due time, after a tedious passage in the stage coach with nine fellow sufferers. The Court met this mng & Commenced the preliminaries for the trial of Capt Van... Mar. 20, 1857
73 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd by the steamer, just in from New Orleans, dearest Mary your letter of the 7th Inst: forwarded to me here by Capt Williams. It was delightful to get fresh intelligence from you again, &... Mar. 25, 1857
74 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I am about to commence dearest Mary, my return to Camp Cooper. I fee very sad at going farther from you, when I so much wish to be going to you. But I pray to God to give me resolution to deny any... Apr. 7, 1857
75 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Finding my dear Mary an opportunity to San Antonio, I write to inform you of my progress thus far on my journey. I arrived here yesterday in a cold Norther, & though I pitched my tent in the... Apr. 12, 1857
76 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee After an absence of over seven months I have returned Dearest Mary to my Texan home. I arrived yesterday in a cold Norther, apparently as intense as any during the Winter. Ice formed in my tent the... Apr. 19, 1857
77 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Our mail dearest Mary, arrived from San Antonio a few days since but brought no letter from you. I hope it was not caused by indisposition, or your inability to write, & that you are at least... Apr. 26, 1857
78 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your letters dearest Mary of the 26 March & 2 Apl, directed to Indianola, have been sent to me here. I have also recd from the same place a long kind letter from brother Childe, written on his... May 18, 1857
79 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your two letters, April 20th & April 28th. I wish they had given me more cheering news of your health, but I am thankful that you are able to enjoy the society of your... May 25, 1857
80 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Although I have nothing to relate, & nothing to say, dearest Mary, more than to repeat what I have previously written, I will yet take advantage of the opportunity of the Express, carrying the... Jun. 1, 1857
81 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your letter of the 8th May & feel very much elated with hope at your report of having felt better for the few days previous, since the commencement of milder weather,... Jun. 9, 1857
82 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have not heard from you dearest Mary since I last wrote. I hope that your silence has not been occasioned by an increase of indisposition on your part, or on the part of dear Annie, but has... Jun. 22, 1857
83 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Another Express from San Antonio dear Mary has arrived without bringing me any letter. I am therefore ignorant of your whereabouts, or of the cause of your silence. I hope it is not occasioned by... Jun. 29, 1857
84 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd dearest Mary on the 16 July at Camp Cooper your letter of 24 June from Arlington. The same express brought me orders from Washington detailing me on a Court of Inquiry at Fort Mason. I... Jul. 27, 1857
85 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I arrived here dearest Mary yesterday about noon with the four Comps from Fort Monroe, & was busy all the evg & night getting accommodation for the men &c, & posting sentinels &... Dec. 1, 1859
86 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your letter of the 18th Ulto (No. 3), from which I hope that you are all as well as usual. I am very thankful for this, & that you are able to enjoy the society of your... Jul. 1, 1860
87 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd by the last mails dear Mary your letters of the 27th Ulto & 1st Inst: enclosing notes from Mary C. & Mary Goldsborough, of whom I was glad to hear. I am also glad to learn that... Jul. 15, 1860
88 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd by the last express from San Antonio your letter of the 1st Inst: & at the same time one from daughter Custis & Fitzhugh of the 4th. I will reply to you now & to them hereafter I... Jan. 23, 1861
89 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I return with my signature the pay accounts forwarded by Carter & I doubt the propriety of permitting them & if prevented I doubt whether they will be paid I would therefore suppress them... Apr. 26, 1861
90 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On going to my room last night I found my trunk & sword there & opening it this morning discovered the package of letters, & was very glad [to] learn you were all well & as yet,... Apr. 30, 1861
91 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd yesterday your letter of the 5th. I grieve at the necessity that drives you from your home. I can appreciate your feelings on the occasion & pray that you may receive Comfort &... May 8, 1861
92 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was so relieved this morning when you came down from Ravensworth1 with two letters from you, one to me containing a check for 500.00 & one to Custis. you will see by my last that I have not... May 12, 1861
93 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just recd your letter of the 12 & am glad mine to you arrived Safely. Do not put faith in rumours of adjustment. I See no prospect for it. It cannot be while passions on both sides are... May 13, 1861
94 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I am called down to Norfolk & leave this afternoon. I expect to return Friday, but may be delayed. I write to advise you of my absence, in case you should not receive answers to any letters... May 16, 1861
95 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have been trying, dearest Mary, ever since the reception of your letter by Custis to write to [you]. I sympathize deeply in your feelings at leaving your dear home. I have experienced them myself... May 25, 1861
96 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Except through a letter to Nannie I have not heard of you dearest Mary for a long time. My letters it seems do not reach you[,] & yours perhaps to me share the same fate. I last wrote by Mr. F.... Jun. 9, 1861
97 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I must take a few moments dearest Mary to write to you this morg, though I have nothing to say, but to express the fervent hope that you are well & all with you. I heard the other day that... Jun. 24, 1861
98 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd. dear Mary your letter of the 25th announcing your return to Kinloch with Mildred & I am glad you three are together. Charlotte & Annie are at Mr. Wickham’s. Agnes in this city... Jul. 2, 1861
99 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just recd. a very kind letter from our cousin Cabell.1 You must respond to it as you think best, & communicate it to cousin Anna. Dear cousin Anna, for whom I feel very anxious. I hope... Jul. 8, 1861
100 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd last night dearest Mary your letter of the 10th by R. B. Annie & Agnes had just been to my room to See me & I Sent Perry with your letter to Annie. She Came from Hickory Hill... Jul. 12, 1861