Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1001 Robert E. Lee John B. Floyd GenlSince writing the all impt note I have thought, that should you not have heard of any movements of the enemy rendering the withdrawal of the troops from this place necessary, & could send... Sep. 25, 1861
1002 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just recd dear Mary your letters of the 17th & 19th Inst: with one from Robert of the former date. I have but little time for writing tonight, & will therefore write to you. I infer... Sep. 26, 1861
1003 Robert E. Lee John B. Floyd GenlBy direction of Gen Lee I enclose a list of “absentees without leave” from Col. Tompkins, 22nd Va: regt; the Colonel supposes these men have ret’d to your camp & you are requested to cause... Sep. 28, 1861
1004 Robert E. Lee John B. Floyd GenlGen Lee directs me to say that the accompanying dispatches were forwarded to your camp this morning by the usual road (turnpike); that the messenger ret’d saying it was impossible to get to... Sep. 28, 1861
1005 Robert E. Lee John B. Floyd I am directed by Gen Lee to request you to furnish him with the information concerning the salt which you were kind enough to procure for him, & which is at Lewisburg. He wishes to make... Oct. 10, 1861
1006 Robert E. Lee William J. Clarke Please send me a report of all the Sick of Genl Floyds brigade left in this camp. I have ordered all the regimental wagons of the Wise Legion to carry the sick to the Blue Sulphur -Please let me... Oct. 11, 1861
1007 Robert E. Lee William J. Clarke Please send me a report of all the Sick of Genl Floyds brigade left in this camp. I have ordered all the regimental wagons of the Wise Legion to carry the sick to the Blue Sulphur -Please let me... Oct. 11, 1861
1008 Robert E. Lee John B. Floyd General: It has been reported to me tonight that General Rosecrans was sending a strong a detachment across New River to intercept you. I believe he is aware of yiu having crossed New River, but if... Oct. 20, 1861
1009 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd. last night your letter of the 2nd & would have ansd. it at once but was detained with the Secr till after 11 P.M. I fear now I may miss the mail. Saturday evg I tried to put down to you... Nov. 5, 1861
1010 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I have recd your letter forwarded to Richmond by Mr Powell & I also got while in the West the letter sent by Bev Turner. I Can write but seldom but your letters always give me great pleasure. I... Nov. 15, 1861
1011 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee This is the first moment I have had to write to you & now am waiting the call to breakfast, on my way to Brunswick, Fernandina &c. This is my second visit to Savannah night before last I... Nov. 18, 1861
1012 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Lee, Eleanor Agnes Lee I have recd your joint letter of the 24th Oct: from Clydale. It was very cheering to me & the affection & sympathy you expressed were very grateful to my feelings. I wish indeed I could see... Nov. 22, 1861
1013 Robert E. Lee Annie, Agnes Lee I have recd your joint letter of the 24th Oct: from Clydale.[1] It was very cheering to me & the affection & sympathy you expressed were very grateful to my feelings. I wish indeed I could... Nov. 22, 1861
1014 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis My absence on an examination of the coast of South Carolina and Georgia has prevented until now my reply to your note of the 4th instant, asking hat communication was made by General Beauregard to... Nov. 24, 1861
1015 Robert E. Lee Richard Caldwell On my return here yesterday I found the package of bedding mentioned in your letter of the 27th ulto: & beg through you to express my thanks to the ladies of the S. R. Association for their... Dec. 4, 1861
1016 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Lee I have taken the only quiet time I have been able to find on this holy day to thank you for your letter of the 29th Ulto. One of the miseries of war is that there is no sabbath & the current of... Dec. 8, 1861
1017 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd last night dear Mary your letter of the 12th & am delighted to learn that you are all well & so many of you are together. I am much pleased that F[itzhugh] has an opportunity to be... Dec. 22, 1861
1018 Robert E. Lee Andrew G. Magrath I have just received your note announcing the meeting of the Convention about to take place at Columbia. The exposed condition of the State & the presence of a powerful enemy on her shores will... Dec. 24, 1861
1019 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I cannot let this day of grateful rejoicing pass dear Mary, without some communion with you. I am thankful for the many among the past that I have passed with you, & the remembrance of them... Dec. 25, 1861
1020 Robert E. Lee Mary Custis Lee 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... Dec. 25, 1861
1021 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have received my dear son your letter of the 21 & am happy that you have arranged with Mr. [John] Stewart about his house. I feel badly about not having paid rent for it all this time as I... Dec. 29, 1861
1022 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 30th ulto enclosing decree of the Court of appeals in reference to your Grd fathers will. I am glad the matter is determined & hope it will give satisfaction to... Jan. 4, 1862
1023 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On my return day before yesterday from Florida, dear Mary, I recd your letter of the 1st. I am very glad to find that you had a pleasant family meeting Xmas & that it was so large. I am truly... Jan. 18, 1862
1024 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have received my dear son your two letters of the 12th & 15th respectfully & seize this quiet hour to answer them. As regards paying back rent for the house, you must do as you find best.... Jan. 19, 1862
1025 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just returned from Charleston & recd your letter of the 14th dear Mary enclosing one from dear Annie. I also found a letter from Mary who was then in Richmond but whom I suppose you will... Jan. 28, 1862
1026 Robert E. Lee William E. Jones General: I have received by your letter of the 26th ultimo, and am glad to hear that you will be able to cripple the operations of the enemy. I am very desirous to expel him from the Valley, and... Feb. 2, 1862
1027 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I wrote to you, dear Mary, the day I left Coosawhatchie for this place. I have been here ever since, endeavouring to push forward the works for the defence of the city, which has lagged terribly... Feb. 8, 1862
1028 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 12th & am glad you have returned safely from the Rappahannock. I hope your visit was satisfactory. I am Sorry your arrangement for sending on Richmond failed... Feb. 23, 1862
1029 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Lee It has been a long time since I have written to you, but you have been constantly in my thoughts. I think of you all, separately and collectively, in the busy hours of the day and the silent hours... Mar. 2, 1862
1030 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Lee It has been a long time since I have written to you, but you have been constantly in my thoughts. I think of you all, separately & collectively, in the busy hours of the day & the silent... Mar. 2, 1862
1031 Robert E. Lee Unknown The box of prepared meats sent me by you through Mr. J. B. Trout was duly received and its contents proved very satisfactory. I should have acknowledged its receipt earlier but that I have been... Mar. 3, 1862
1032 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I was very much pleased to receive your letter apprising me of your good health & of the happiness of those around you. I wish indeed that I could see you all, but that is a happiness I can... Mar. 14, 1862
1033 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have been trying all the week to write to you, but have not been able. I have been placed on duty here to conduct operations under the directions of the Pres: It will give me great pleasure to do... Mar. 14, 1862
1034 Robert E. Lee Joseph E. Johnston I received yesterday from Genl Holmes a letter dated 14th instant, of which the accompanying is a copy. I presume he has already communicated with you on the subject, but as the matter is briefly... Mar. 17, 1862
1035 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger General: It has been represented to me that the work at Harden's Bluff, Fort Huger, is not in good defensive condition. The items of fault are reported to be as follows:1. Want of proper... Mar. 18, 1862
1036 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
1037 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
1038 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
1039 Robert E. Lee Joseph E. Johnston General: Your letter of the 27th, by Lieutenant Washington, your aide-de-camp, has been received. The reports of Generals Jackson and Stuart indicate a large force in your front. Should the enemy... Mar. 28, 1862
1040 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
1041 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
1042 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
1043 Robert E. Lee John H. Forney You have been promoted to Brigd Genl. Report for duty to Genl Sam Jones at Pensacola or MobileR E Lee Apr. 2, 1862
1044 Alfred Rives Robert E. Lee General: There are now ready for the defense of James River one 8-inch and one 10-inch columbiad, with barbette carriages. These guns were ordered some time since for the battery in the vicinity of... Apr. 3, 1862
1045 Robert E. Lee Joseph E. Johnston The movement of the troops directed from your line must immediately be made to this place. Enemy advancing in force from Old Point.By order of the President:R E Lee Apr. 4, 1862
1046 Robert E. Lee Josiah Gorgas Colonel: I have the honor to request that you will cause one 10-inch columbiad, with barbette carriage, to be sent to Drewry’s Bluff, and one 4.62-inch rifled siege gun to General Huger, to be... Apr. 4, 1862
1047 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I enclose two letters dear Mary that have come for you. The one from Charlotte I opened thinking she had written for something. But the only thing I can do for her is to send some stamps for... Apr. 4, 1862
1048 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger My Dear General: It appears from the maps in my possession that the Nansemond River is defended by a number of small batteries scattered along its banks, erected from time to time to meet the... Apr. 7, 1862
1049 Robert E. Lee Stephen R. Mallory Sir: I have the honor to inform you that, from recent developments of the intentions of the enemy in the Peninsula, it is my opinion that they are endeavoring to change their base of operations... Apr. 8, 1862
1050 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