Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee, Jr.

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1 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mildred Childe Lee Transcription in progress. Jan. 10, 1861
2 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your letter has been in my hands for some time, & if I acted with stead fastness, I would keep it much longer, but my affection for my sisters all ways makes me very lenient to wards them. Have... Apr. 12, 1861
3 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Anne Carter Lee It really is an age since I have heard from any of my sisters especially you. I think it is a shame that, with four unmarried sisters, I am not able to get a letter from any of them. Pa, though he... Dec. 1, 1861
4 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee In your last letter you did not give me your address so I will put my letter under cover to Mr Caskie. Write & give me your address & your parents. Tell your mother I have not yet succeeded... Dec. 29, 1861
5 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mildred Childe Lee As soon as I arrived here this fall, I wrote you a long letter, apologizing for what you called my neglect of you. But I hav’nt received a line from you in acknowledgement of it; I think it is my... Jan. 5, 1862
6 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Robert E. Lee Your letter of the 18th inst reached me today, it being the second time I have heard from any one of you since I entered the army. Capt Coleman brought me a joint letter from Annie & Agnes not... Apr. 23, 1862
7 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Robert E. Lee I write to you as soon as practicable to let you know that I am safe untouched by shot shell or steel though the mercy of Providence. On the 23d inst when at Luray we were ordered to to [sic] cook... May 25, 1862
8 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Robert E. Lee I write to you as soon as practicable to let you know that I am safe untouched by shot shell or steel though the mercy of Providence. On the 23d inst when at Luray we were ordered to to [sic] cook... May 26, 1862
9 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Pa sent me by a courier night before last your letter of the 25 inst, announcing the death of my darling sister Annie, I could not then nor can I now realize that I shall never see her any more in... Oct. 30, 1862
10 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mildred Childe Lee I received your letter to day from Agnes how she got it I did not enquire, suffice it to say that I got it & it gave me great pleasure I can assure you.The death of dear Annie was a great blow... Nov. 26, 1862
11 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee I am almost alone here today, so I think I can employ my self in no better way than in writting [sic] to you.I suppose by this time you have heard of our eventful journey up to Senator Hunter’s.1... Jan. 18, 1863
12 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your letter written from Richmond enclosing one from Milly. The bundle & letter for Charlotte has also been received per Gen Stuart.I’m very sorry to hear that you have been suffering so from... Feb. 1, 1863
13 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your letter enclosing two of my sister Mildred’s reached me, after a journey of ten days.You grieved me my dear Mother in supposing that your sons who owe you to their all, their very existence to... Mar. 27, 1863
14 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I expect you are thinking now that you have the misfortune of having a very ingrateful & undutiful son; here he has been now nearly six weeks without writing you a line. And I must say I have... May 17, 1863
15 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your gentle hint in one of your little 1 by 2 (inches) notes which have been showering down upon me lately, shall not pass unregarded & I will “write to my sister sometimes”. But I can tell you... Jul. 13, 1863
16 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee After a hard struggle of three days I find myself at last safe at Richmond, & I find every thing here pretty much as usual.Our army is all back on the Rappahannock except one Division, Genl... Jul. 30, 1863
17 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee It seems that our communications are destined to be few & far between, as your answer to my letter, written to you from Richmond, I received but the other day, it was sent up to me by... Aug. 21, 1863
18 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your letter of the 6th inst reached me in Richmond last Friday & as I was going to start for the army, the next morning I deferred my answer until I should have arrived in camp.On my way down I... Sep. 15, 1863
19 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd. dear Mary your letter of the 10th. I am very glad to hear that you are better, though your improvement may be slight, if progressive, your Comfort & mine may be materially... Oct. 19, 1863
20 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee It has been quite an age since you have heard from me; & though I am very tired & sleepy I’ll not neglect this opportunity as we move off in the morning, of letting you know that I am well... Oct. 21, 1863
21 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your letters reached me two or three days ago, & I am only sorry that it did not come through the “regular mail” instead of by “Private Opportunity.” I think our family has a great many... Nov. 17, 1863
22 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your letter of the13th inst reached me yesterday & I am very much obliged to you & Mr. White for it, for we were very anxious to hear from all of you. I am delighted to hear that ma is... Jul. 15, 1864
23 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mildred Childe Lee I received not long ago a family epistle from your new place of asylum, but you yourself did not lend a helping hand so I’ll answer that by writing to you & stirring you up. Now you will say I... Aug. 12, 1864
24 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your letter Dear Agnes like most of your Mothers not dated, reached me in due time, you must try & acquaint yourself with the postal arrangements of this army & you’ll find that if you’ll... Nov. 6, 1864
25 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your confidence in the politeness of Dr. Robertson was not broken, for on his arrival he placed in my hands your letter. Why should you be glad to defer writing to me even to safe [sic] a stamp,... Mar. 21, 1865
26 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Looking over, dear Agnes, my pigeon hole label (l?)ed “letters unanswered,” I come across two with “Robt E. Lee Jr. Romancoke” very big & grand, & they turn out to be from my charming... May 5, 1866
27 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Robert E. Lee Your letter of the 13th ulto enclosing a check for one thousand dollars ($1,000) on Lancaster & Co Richmond was received one week ago yesterday & I again thank you for itI am very sorry to... Jul. 2, 1866
28 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mildred Childe Lee I was so glad to hear from you & so soon. The depths of agony that I descended in after my arrival in these parts no mortal tongue can tell nor human hand portray (trying to cover young P but... Feb. 2, 1868
29 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee George gave me your little note & the papers for both of which except [sic] my thanks. This is the first time since you returned to Lex you have condescended to send me any thing in the shape... Jul. 23, 1870
30 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your last letter I recd before Xmas & would have answered it before, but I found the state of my feelings so strong that I was compelled to go on to Phil to relieve them. From my letter to... Jan. 9, 1871
31 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Charlotte died yesterday morning about 7 .oc. after nearly twelve hours of agony almost. She passed away very quietly, her last moment not being distinguishable. She was worn out by her sufferings... Sep. 23, 1872
32 Robert E. Lee, Jr. George Washington Custis Lee Your letter of the 14th march from New Orleans came to hand to day. Very glad we were to hear from you, how you both were, & what you were doing. We arrived here last monday & will leave in... Apr. 4, 1875
33 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Miss Alice It is very hard for me to decline your very kind invitation for the 8th of April, but unfortunately I have an engagement [covering?] that time, and although not of a very diminutive size, yet I... Apr. 1, 1904
34 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Joseph Bryan I rejoice with you in finding again what is left of his sword. I presume you can have it restored. I think you could find out from the ordnance Department U S army what pattern the sword filled as... Feb. 3, 1906
35 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Thomas Nelson Page Washington, D.C.My dear Dr. Page:In response to your request to ascertain from the family of General Robert E. Lee the foundation for the statement made by the late General Fitzhugh Lee in his life... Dec. 14, 1908
36 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee, Jr. I enclose a letter from Mr Spilman in reference to Romancoke. The only way in which I know a little can be given to the place is a deed signed by me as Executor of your Grd Father's will &... -
37 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee, Jr. I have just returned from a visit to your Uncle Carters & among my letters find one from some of your comrades to you, which I enclose. I was happy to discover from the - that it was - for me.... -
38 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Edmund R. Cocke If there is any one in your neighborhood who wants to get married & is not particular, if she will build me a house & live in it she can have me & tell Willie I'll borrow his... -
39 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee, Jr. I enclose a letter from Mr Spilman in reference to Romancoke. The only way in which I know a little can be given to the place is a deed signed by me as Executor of your Grd Father's will &... -
40 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee, Jr. I have just returned from a visit to your Uncle Carters & among my letters find one from some of your comrades to you, which I enclose. I was happy to discover from the <illegible> that... -
41 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee, Jr. I only recd a few days ago your letter of the 12th. I am very sorry to hear of your afflictions, but hope you have shaken off all them. You must keep you eyes open you precious boy, & not run... -
42 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Robert E. Lee Mildred’s very welcome letter reached me last Sunday. It was the first I had heard from any of you in Lexington directly, though through Fitzhugh who saw you in Richmond, & through Agnes who... -