Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

751-800 of 2,632 letters
Letters table
No. Sender Recipient Preview Date, oldest first
751 Robert E. Lee Samuel Casey I have received the following Treasury Draft payable to my order by the Asst: Treas. U.S. New York—No. 8089 on War Warrant No. 4471 for $5000.Your obedient servantSigned/ R. E. Lee Br. Col.Supt.... Mar. 12, 1855
752 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Many thanks my dearest Markie for your kind remembrances & affectionate Consideration.My future plans form the constant subject of my thoughts. The reasons that govern my course I have given in... Mar. 14, 1855
753 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper At the request of the friends of Mr. Harry Brogden of Md: who I understand is an applicant for an appointment in one of the new Regts, I take pleasure in stating that he is a young gentleman of... Mar. 17, 1855
754 Robert E. Lee R. S. Smith You will proceed to the City of New York for the purpose of procuring specie for a Treasury Draft. (Specie being necessary for making payments to Enlisted men on Extra duty, Mechanics &c. at... Mar. 23, 1855
755 Robert E. Lee R. J. Atkinson I have received from the Treasurer of the United States, a Treasury Draft for 15,164.53 on account of as follows viz.For Current & Ordinary Expenses$13795.91Board of Visitors 1854688.52Stables... Mar. 23, 1855
756 Robert E. Lee Samuel Casey I have received the following Treasury Draft, payable to my order by the Asst. Treas. U.S. New York No. 8188 on War Warrant No. 4591 for $15,164.53.Your obedient ServantSigned/ R.E. Lee Br.... Mar. 23, 1855
757 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honour to transmit, herewith, in accordance with par. 9 Engr. Regulations, a sketch of a proposed alteration in the Quarters receipted to Prof. Weir, viz: a door of communication between... Mar. 23, 1855
758 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper I have had the honour to receive Genl orders No 4 from your office; & agreeably to par. 5, have reported to Col A. S. Johnston that my address will be Arlington Near Alexa Virga I am very... Apr. 2, 1855
759 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honour to forwd herewith my accounts closing my connection with the U.S. Mil Acady as follows viz.1. Statement of funds expended during the month of March 18552. Genl account comment for... Apr. 3, 1855
760 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Launitz I enclose the sketch of the monument which has been selected from among those you have furnished, & request that you will at once construct one of this pattern. It is understood that it is to... Apr. 17, 1855
761 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee Your letter of the 26 April has been forwd to me here where I was suddenly sent to organize the Regt, & set the officers recruiting for their Compies. Col. A. S. Johnston, not our Joe, but... May 10, 1855
762 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee Your letter of the 26 April has been forw - d to me here, where I was suddenly sent to organize the Regt. & set the officers recruiting for their Comp - ies - Col A. S. Johnston, not our Joe,... May 10, 1855
763 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honour to hand herewith an Estimate of Funds for the U.S. Military Academy, for the fiscal year ending June 30 1855The objects embraced in the Estimate for Current & Ordinary... Jun. 30, 1855
764 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I presume dearest Mary you have not more than recd my letters of the 23rd & 25th & I therefore need not expect an answer for another week. I have thought of you all a great deal since I... Jul. 1, 1855
765 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have read dearest Mary your letter of the 29 June, & yesterday your addition to Smiths note reached me. I rejoice that you are all well & trust everything will progress satisfactorily. It... Jul. 9, 1855
766 Robert E. Lee William B. Johnson I recd this morg your letter of the 9th in relation to the enlistment of your son Wm. B. Johnson in the service of the U.S. In a conversation which I have just had with him on the subject, he... Jul. 13, 1855
767 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your letter of the 25th announcing the departure of the Peters & the visit of Fitzhugh to Riversdale. I am glad the latter is in such good health & spirits, &... Aug. 5, 1855
768 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee . . . Mr. Nightengale thought he would never entirely recover his speech though he was better. Tell Rob I have ansd his letter & Annies too. They were enclosed in one to you. I fear they have... Aug. 7, 1855
769 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I announced on the envelope of my letter of the 17th, dearest M., that yours of the 11th, accompanied by Fitzhugh’s affectionate communication of the same date, had just reached me. I have no doubt... Aug. 20, 1855
770 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your letter of the 25th announcing the safe arrival of the three drafts, & the departure of Rooney & Miss Rebecca. In what respect did the former despond of his... Sep. 3, 1855
771 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was glad to see dearest Mary by your addition to Annies letter, that the draft for Collins & Co had reached you safely & been so promptly disposed of that your other accounts had been... Sep. 9, 1855
772 Robert E. Lee Kenner Garrard I have the honour to report that I arrived here on the 29 Ulto: to attend the Genl Court Martial convened at Fort Leavenworth by S. Orders No: 134 Dated 26 July ’55 from the Adjt Genls Office,... Nov. 1, 1855
773 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was very agreeably surprised dearest Mary this morg, to receive your letter of the 20th Ulto. On our way here, we met at the “Mission” a Sergt & one man going to Fort Leavenworth, & as he... Nov. 5, 1855
774 Robert E. Lee William F. Wickham Since I had the pleasure of seeing you, I have examined the accounts of Mr F. Nelson, during the eleven years that he has had charge of Mr Custis’ Estates. Many of his debits, or charges against Mr... Jan. 2, 1856
775 Robert E. Lee Francis Nelson The vouchers necessary for the proper adjustments of your accounts with Mr G. W. P. Custis not being ready for my examination, it will be impossible for me to settle them under the authority given... Feb. 15, 1856
776 Robert E. Lee William Overton Winston I hand herewith for examination & settlement, the accounts of Mr Francis Nelson, Agent for Mr G. W. P. Custis, from the year 1844 to the year 1854, both inclusive. These accounts were submitted... Feb. 18, 1856
777 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have thought it best dearest Mary before going farther into the country, where my communication with the regular mails will be rare & at long intervals, to put you in possession of such funds... Mar. 17, 1856
778 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have thought it best dearest Mary before going farther into the Country, where my Communication with the regular mails will be rare & at long intervals, to put you in possession of Such funds... Mar. 17, 1856
779 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee My baggage arrived this morng dearest Mary, & tomorrow I leave for Fort Mason, where Col Johnston & 6 Compies of the Rgt are stationed. Col hardee & 4 Compies are in camp on the Clear... Mar. 20, 1856
780 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee My baggage arrived this morg. dearest Mary, & tomorrow I leave for Fort Mason, where Col Johnston & 6 Compns. of the Regt are Stationed. Col Hardee & 4 Compns. are in Camp on the Clear... Mar. 20, 1856
781 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee In my letter of the 26th Inst: I expected to leave dear Mary next day. But after dispatching it, in making my preparations, I discovered I could not get a pound of grain for my animals, & in... Mar. 28, 1856
782 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee In my letter of the 26th Inst. I expected to leave next day dear Mary. But after despatching it, in making my preparations, I discovered I Could not get a pound of grain for my animals & in... Mar. 28, 1856
783 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Camp Cooper on the Clear Fork of the Brazos, Texas 12 Apl 1856I arrived here dearest Mary on the 9th, & the Expressman from Fort Mason who reached here the following day brought me your letter... Apr. 12, 1856
784 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I arrived here dearest Mary on the 9th, & the Expressman from Fort Mason who reached here the following day brought me your letter of the 27 Feby, Containing the extract from the one returned... Apr. 12, 1856
785 Robert E. Lee Mildred Lee I was much pleased to receive your letter. I did not know that you could write so well. I think in time when you get more accustomed to spelling in writing, you will write a beautiful letter, &... Apr. 28, 1856
786 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I was much pleased to receive your letter I did not know that you could write So well. I think in time when you get more accustmd [illegible] to spelling in writing, you will write a beautiful... Apr. 28, 1856
787 Anne Carter Lee Robert E. Lee Though we have received no answer to our last, I am going to write again, for if you have not received our last, you must think you have two very negligent daughters, which is not the case, for we... May 21, 1856
788 Eleanor Agnes Lee Robert E. Lee Annie has written to you and I cannot let the letter depart without enclosing one from myself. We wrote to you some time ago just after receiving the letter you mailed upon your departure from San... May 24, 1856
789 Robert E. Lee Mary Anne Mackay Stiles Camp on the Clear Fork of the Brazos Indian Territory 24th May 1856It has been more than a year, my dear Mrs. Stiles since I have heard from you. It has been much longer I fear, since I have... May 24, 1856
790 Robert E. Lee Elizabeth Stiles It has been more than a year My dear Mrs. Stiles, Since I have heard from you. It has been longer I fear Since I have written to you. Your last letter was dated 21 March ’55. I have carried it with... May 24, 1856
791 Robert E. Lee William Overton Winston Upon my return yesterday from an expedition to the head Waters of the Brazos & Wichita, I rec - d your letter of the 16th Ulto. I regret very much that you have been unable to balance the... Jul. 24, 1856
792 Robert E. Lee - Upon my return yesterday from an expedition to the head Waters of the Brazos & Wichita, I rec - d your letter of the 16th Ulto. I regret very much that you have been unable to balance the... Jul. 24, 1856
793 Robert E. Lee W. H. Marbury I transmit my drafts of this date upon the Bank of Virga Richmond, for the July dividend on Bank stock in my name in said bank, & the semi-annual interest of Virga 6 per $ bonds & the Jas... Jul. 28, 1856
794 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just returned dearest Mary from my expedition into the Comanche Country, & recd your letters of the 15th 18th 22nd & 29th June, one from Mary & Fitzhugh since their return to... Jul. 28, 1856
795 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just returned dearest Mary from my expedition into the Comanche Country & recd your letters of the 15th 18th 22nd & 29th June. One from Mary (Marys recd on way out) & Fitzhugh... Jul. 28, 1856
796 Robert E. Lee John Dick I cannot describe the pain I feel now in addressing you. I vainly hoped to the last each of us would have been spared its infliction, for I know what you will suffer, & that I can afford you no... Aug. 2, 1856
797 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I had hoped my dearest Mary to have heard from you before this, but nothing has come to hand since your letter of the 29th June (No.1, New Series) which I acknowledged on the 28th Ulto. At the date... Aug. 4, 1856
798 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I had hoped my dearest Mary to have heard from you before this, but nothing has Come to hand Since your letter of the 29th June (no 1, new Series) which I acknowledged on the 28th Ulto: At the date... Aug. 4, 1856
799 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Since the reception yesterday of your letter of the 14 Ulto: dearest Mary, my mind & thoughts have been entirely engrossed by two subjects. Your continued indisposition & suffering, &... Aug. 11, 1856
800 Robert E. Lee Mrs. Benjamin Edward Stiles On my return from the Wichita a few days since, my dear Mrs. Stiles, I found here your kind letter of the 25th June. It gave me many pleasant thoughts, told me so much of those about whom I wished... Aug. 14, 1856