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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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Having distributed such poor Xmas gifts as I had to those around me I have been looking for something for you. Trifles are even hard to get these war times, you must not therefore expect more. I...
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Dec. 25, 1861
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I enclose a letter that has been here over a week for Miss Ada.1 I do not know where she is, or whether she is coming to Richmond. Set some of her beaux to work to continue it to her. They will...
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Aug. 10, 1862
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I received your letter forwarded by Capt Baldwin1 and am very glad to hear that you are well. I have been disabled in both my hands and can’t write to you. They are both improving as well as...
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Sep. 13, 1862
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I have received your two last affectionate letters, which have given me great pleasure and comfort. I was very glad to hear that you will recover, and that Mrs Caskie was doing better. I am unable...
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Sep. 23, 1862
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I have just recd your letter of the 17th which has afforded me great gratification. I regretted not finding you in Richd & grieve over every opportunity of Seeing you that is lost, for I fear...
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Nov. 24, 1862
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I have just recd your note of the 29th with the bundle referred to. I am glad it is safe, but I have not wanted the Contents, as I hope the garments they are to replace will retain their existence...
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Jul. 31, 1864
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I have recd the Bible. The one sent me by Dr. Hoge was the one I desired being more portable. But the one you sent is the more agreeable for my eyes. I will Keep it though you may recollect I had...
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Aug. 11, 1864
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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Will you send me the dark vest (if there is one) of the suit of which you sent me the pants last Fall. The colour is a black grey. The vest I have with me is too warm. I send up two summer vests...
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Nov. 28, 1864
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I must take a portion of this Holy day to reply to your last letter. I was sorry to hear of the visit of the enemy to Kinlock, & fear the discovery of the dressing case may have added to the...
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Dec. 25, 1864
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I have recd to night your letter of to day. I am satisfied with the coat as it is. It is all right. I do not wish braid on the pants. Plain dress is the most suitable for the Confederacy. When the...
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Jan. 26, 1865
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I have just recd your note of the 3rd & take advantage of Col: Ives return to acknowledge it. Capt Leigh it Seems has only paid for the Coat. Do ask him to extend his attention to the other...
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Feb. 5, 1865
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Custis Lee
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I found among some papers that were being removed the accompg ode. I do not know the author unless it may be he who presented it. It reached me I recollect at a very busy time at the opening of the...
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Mar. 11, 1865
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