Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1101 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have been on our lines on the Wmsburg road since noon, dear Mary & having finished my dinner find it near 10 P.M. with a great deal to do to night. It is therefore impossible for me to see... Jun. 25, 1862
1102 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis A note just received from General Jackson this morning states that in consequence of the high water & mud, his command only reached Ashland last night. It was his purpose to resume his march... Jun. 26, 1862
1103 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder Hold your trenches at the point of the bayonet tonight if necessary. If we reach the New Bridge I will let you know. Keep a watch for our signal at that placeI am most respRE LeeGenlMaj Gen... Jun. 26, 1862
1104 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: Profoundly grateful to Almighty God for the signal victory granted to us, it is my pleasing task to announce to you the success achieved by this army to-day. The enemy was this... Jun. 27, 1862
1105 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to report for your information that after the enemy had been driven from the left bank of the Chickahominy on the 27th inst:, he seemed to have determined to abandon his position... Jun. 29, 1862
1106 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter I learn from your mother that you are left alone in N. C. You will know how I sympathize with you, for I feel that you are miserable. But it will not last long, for your mother begins to talk of... Jul. 1862
1107 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The enemy this morning was found to have abandoned his position which he held yesterday The heavy rain, his extended cavalry, & some infantry, succeeded in keeping from us this information... Jul. 2, 1862
1108 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I enclose you recent dispatches received from Genl. Stuart - They leave little doubt in my mind even as to the possibility of the truth of Genl. McClellans grand movement across the James river to... Jul. 3, 1862
1109 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have just returned from examining the ground at Westover occupied by the enemy. I enclose a rough sketch - The enemy is strongly posted in the neck formed by Herring creek & James river - The... Jul. 4, 1862
1110 Robert E. Lee Daniel Harvey Hill General: I desire you to-day to continue the work of burying the dead, collecting the wounded and sending them to the hospitals, and gathering up all arms and other property left on the field.I... Jul. 4, 1862
1111 Julia Gratiot Chouteau Robert E. Lee It is a very, very long time since I have either written or heard from you, but I love to judge you by myself, and to hope that neither time nor absence have made you feel less kindly for your... Jul. 6, 1862
1112 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis From the conflicting and exaggerated reports of the movements of the enemy I conclude that he has been re-enforced, and there are besides indications that it may be his purpose to make a lodgment... Jul. 6, 1862
1113 Robert E. Lee George W. Randolph Sir: I have the honor to call your attention to a paragraph in the Richmond Daily Dispatch of this morning, the publication of which might result most seriously to our army. In the third paragraph,... Jul. 7, 1862
1114 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis After a thorough reconnaissance of the position taken up by the enemy on James River, I found him strongly posted and effectually flanked by his Gunboats - In the present condition of our troops I... Jul. 9, 1862
1115 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have returned to my old quarters dear Mary & am filled with gratitude to our heavenly father for all the mercies he has extended to us. Our success has not been as great or complete as I... Jul. 9, 1862
1116 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I only recd. yesterday your letter of the 6th announcing the death of our little Grd.son.2 I Cannot help grieving at his loss & Know what a void it will occasion in the hearts of his parents.... Jul. 10, 1862
1117 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In reference to my conversation with you when I had last the honour of seeing you, should Genl R. H. Anderson be promoted as then recommended, I would respectfully recommend Col: M. Jenkins to be... Jul. 11, 1862
1118 Robert E. Lee George W. Randolph General: Special Orders Nos. 158 and 159, issued from the Adjutant and Inspector General’s Office, July 10, announce six transfers of privates in different regiments of this army, two of these... Jul. 11, 1862
1119 Robert E. Lee George W. Randolph General: I am compelled again to call your attention to details, transfers, &c., of soldiers in this army. By Special Orders, No. 160, from the Adjutant and Inspector General’s Office, six... Jul. 12, 1862
1120 Robert E. Lee Theophilus H. Holmes General: Your letter of the 12th instant has been received. I take pleasure in expressing my gratification at the skillful and bold conduct of Colonel Cooke. Should you think his continuance on his... Jul. 13, 1862
1121 Robert E. Rodes Robert E. Lee The reply to your note concerning Lieut Websters horse has been almost unavoidably delayed from my inability to obtain the information you desire. I have not yet been able to hear anything of the... Jul. 15, 1862
1122 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet General: In reply to your letter of the 11th instant I have the honor to inform you that the Secretary of War has authorized me to comply with the request of Colonel Jenkins, as to retaining the... Jul. 18, 1862
1123 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart General: A letter just received from General Jackson states that from information received he inclines to the belief that the enemy is withdrawing from Fredericksburg, and his destination in... Jul. 18, 1862
1124 Robert E. Lee Alfred L. Rives Captain: The point you state you have selected seems to be favorable, provided the approaches to it are not too difficult. Of this you can judge better than myself. If examination of the approaches... Jul. 19, 1862
1125 Elizabeth A. Stiles Robert E. Lee You are a prompt man my dear Genl & a wonderful one. I am sure with all the care of planning battles among a host of other things with which your hands are filled, to find time to answer a... Jul. 22, 1862
1126 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet General: Your note of this morning is received. If you can find suitable positions you can locate a brigade on the Darbytown and River roads and give them the necessary directions. They will serve,... Jul. 23, 1862
1127 Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson General: I have received your letter of the 21st, with inclosures. I am in doubt as to the position and numbers of the enemy in your front and on the Rappahannock, and can get no clew as to his... Jul. 23, 1862
1128 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have had the honour to receive your letter of today in reference to the disposition of the Louisiana troops. In accordance with what I understood to be your wishes yesterday I had directed the 5t... Jul. 25, 1862
1129 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have read with care the telegram signed J. Walker from Hanover Junction - His statements differ from those of two spies (Texans) who arrived from Washington to-day - These say that Pope with the... Jul. 25, 1862
1130 Robert E. Lee Lafayette McLaws General: The letter of Colonel Nance, with reference to estrays, with your indorsement, is received. I fear this is one of the evils resulting from the laxity of discipline in the army, which it... Jul. 25, 1862
1131 Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson General: Your letter of the 24th is received. I hope you will be able to get definite information of Pope, his numbers, &c. You must keep your troops well in hand and your cavalry close upon... Jul. 25, 1862
1132 Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson General: I have received your letter of the 23d instant, giving the report of your scout concerning the position of General Pope’s forces. I am glad to hear that you have sufficient transportation... Jul. 26, 1862
1133 Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson General: I have received your dispatch of 26th instant. I will send A. P. Hill’s division and the Second Brigade of Louisiana Volunteers to you. Stafford’s regiment (Ninth Louisiana) need not,... Jul. 27, 1862
1134 Robert E. Lee George W. Randolph Sir: General D. H. Hill has been directed to proceed with picked troops to old Fort Powhatan and about fifty pieces of artillery to endeavor to cut off General McClellan’s communication by the... Jul. 28, 1862
1135 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I only recd to day your letter of the 24th enclosing Mildreds note & your note of Sunday night. I am very glad to hear of your welbeing [sic] & Can understand your pleasure at being with... Jul. 28, 1862
1136 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I have just recd. in a letter from your mother your note of the 20th. It is as you state very short & little. But in that it is like you. And like you it is very sweet, & like you it has... Jul. 28, 1862
1137 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of Col. Smith 49th Va. Regt referred to me by you.In reply to a letter from Col. Smith to myself on the same subject, I informed him that I... Jul. 30, 1862
1138 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart General: I hear through many sources that the Federal forces are arresting all the male citizens in Fredericksburg and its neighborhood, thereby causing great distress and alarm among our people in... Jul. 30, 1862
1139 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The army achieved today on the plains of Manassas a signal victory over the combined forces of Genls McClellan & Pope. Battles of 28 & 29 each wing under Genls Jackson & Longstreet... Jul. 31, 1862
1140 Robert E. Lee Stephen R. Mallory Sir: The land part of the defenses at Drewry’s Bluff has as yet no guns upon it. Can any be spared from the Navy for that purpose? I have heard that there are six 8-inch guns on the Patrick Henry.... Jul. 31, 1862
1141 Robert E. Lee Thomas S. Rhett I desire barbette guns to be mounted in commanding positions in the works on the south side of the river, and wish you to report at once whether to effect this it will be necessary to strip... Jul. 31, 1862
1142 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet General: The communication of Col. John V. Moore, commanding Second Brigade, referred to me by you, is received. It presents a state of affairs in his command greatly to be regretted. It is useless... Aug. 1, 1862
1143 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart General: The report of Lieutenant-Colonel Young of the operations of his command at Haxall’s Landing and Malvern Hill is received. I desire that you will express to Lieutenant-Colonel Young my... Aug. 1, 1862
1144 Robert E. Lee Daniel Harvey Hill General: Your letter of 9.30 a. m. has been received. The landing of the force opposite Westover may be to prevent annoyance from our artillery, or it may be, as you suppose, the commencement of... Aug. 3, 1862
1145 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd. dear Mary your letter of the 1st & am glad to learn that you are well & are enjoying the society of such dear friends. You must thank them for their kind remembrances of me... Aug. 3, 1862
1146 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In reply to your letter of the 2nd inst; I have the honor to inform you, that upon reflection, I deemed it proper to embody your letters to myself, in letters over my own signature, addressed to... Aug. 4, 1862
1147 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The Communication of Govr [Francis W.] Pickens [of South Carolina] of the 19th ulto: to his Excl the President has been read with much attention. I agree with him as to the importance of the... Aug. 4, 1862
1148 Robert E. Lee Daniel Harvey Hill General: It is reported that the enemy are seizing wood on the banks of the James and Appomattox Rivers. Please cause all the wood in the wood-yards accessible to their boats to be burned where it... Aug. 4, 1862
1149 Robert E. Lee George W. Randolph General: I am very reluctant to spare any troops from here at this time while from every quarter the enemy is congregating around us. Still De Gournay’s battalion may be of more service at Port... Aug. 4, 1862
1150 Robert E. Lee Lucius B. Northrop Colonel: While I recognize the necessity of enlarging your force in order to accomplish the object mentioned in my letter of the 30th ultimo, I must beg you to do this, if possible, without... Aug. 4, 1862