Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1351 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon The commissary of this army, in compliance with instructions of the Commissary-General at Richmond, has reduced the salt-meat ration, and ordered the sugar to be substituted. I learn this more:... Jan. 22, 1863
1352 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I dislike very much to trouble Your Excellency, but the want of supplies for the troops has been reported to me this morning, which, coming at this time, causes me the greatest uneasiness. Unless... Jan. 22, 1863
1353 Robert E. Lee John D. Imboden Colonel: Your letter has been received, with the accompanying documents, on the subject of changing the organization of your corps and increasing its strength. I hope you will proceed at once with... Jan. 22, 1863
1354 Robert E. Lee Josiah Gorgas Colonel: I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 20th instant, and beg leave to thank you for your attention to my requests. I hope you will be able to get the carriages for the... Jan. 22, 1863
1355 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon The commissary of this army, in compliance with instructions of the Commissary-General at Richmond, has reduced the salt-meat ration, and ordered the sugar to be substituted. I learn this more:... Jan. 23, 1863
1356 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: Appearances now indicate that the enemy intend to advance. They seem to be moving to the line of the Rappahannock. They have shown themselves opposite Port Royal. Our scouts also... Jan. 23, 1863
1357 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have directed the chief commissary of the Army of Northern Virginia, Colonel Cole, to repair to Richmond, with a view of ascertaining what supply of provisions can be relied on for the... Jan. 26, 1863
1358 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper General: I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 24th instant, forwarding a resolution of the House of Representatives calling upon the President for copies of the official reports of... Jan. 26, 1863
1359 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper General: I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 24th instant, forwarding a resolution of the House of Representatives calling upon the President for copies of the official reports of... Jan. 26, 1863
1360 Robert E. Lee William E. Jones General: The question of provisioning this army is becoming one of much difficulty. I have thought that the present might be a favorable time for you to send into the counties of Hampshire, Tucker,... Jan. 27, 1863
1361 James A. Seddon Robert E. Lee Sir: I have heard with great anxiety the apprehensions entertained by you respecting supplies to your army. Every opportunity has been afforded to Colonel Cole to learn from the proper officers the... Jan. 28, 1863
1362 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I am grieved to hear of your sufferings. I trust now that the storm has passed, you are relieved. It has terminated here in a deep snow which does not improve our comfort. But as long as we can... Jan. 29, 1863
1363 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Reports from Scouts indicate movements of Enemy to Fredericksburg. I am making corresponding movements.R. E. Lee. Genl.[Endorsed] 14/56 VB. Telegram from Genl. Lee Culpepper C. H. July 31st. 1863. Jan. 31, 1863
1364 Robert E. Lee Joseph B. Kershaw General: Your letter of the 28th instant, inclosing one from Captain [George B.] Cuthbert, of the Second South Carolina Regiment, with regard to the formation of a battalion of honor, has been... Jan. 31, 1863
1365 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have had the honor to receive a letter from the Hon. A. R. Boteler, transmitting a petition of certain members of the General Assembly of Virginia, with reference to the defense of the... Feb. 2, 1863
1366 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, 1863
1367 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I recd yesterday my precious daughter your letter of the 3rd. I grieved very much when last in Richmond at not seeing you. You did right however in not coming down from H.[ickory] H.[ill] on... Feb. 6, 1863
1368 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just recd dear Mary your letter of the 7th. I am distressed to hear of your suffering. I fear you are very imprudent, & that unless you are careful, you will reduce yourself to... Feb. 8, 1863
1369 A. T. Bledsoe Robert E. Lee You have under your command a descendent of George Washington, who is a private, in 2nd Howitzers, Cap - t. Watson, 1st Regt. of Va Artillery Jackson's corps, in which company & capacity... Feb. 16, 1863
1370 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet I regret to hear such bad accounts of the roads. Send Hood by a different route from Pickett. He need not go direct to Hanover junction, but Can halt near the Central R. R. in the vicinity of the... Feb. 16, 1863
1371 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee, Anne Carter Lee Genl Jones arrived yesterday with your letter. He brought some mud with him too, but that is a drug at present. If you see him he can tell you of the delights of our Camp & you will regret more... Feb. 20, 1863
1372 Robert E. Lee Lucy L. Temple I have received your letter of the date asking the discharge of your son.I regret to state that it is not in my power to comply with your request, the regulations of the War Department prohibiting... Feb. 20, 1863
1373 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 20th dear Mary & am very sorry that your Suffering Continues. I wish I could relieve it, but Can only pray that our Heavenly father will guard & Comfort you.... Feb. 23, 1863
1374 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your note of the 23rd & am very much obliged to you for getting the cloth. As soon as you Can have the pants made I will be obliged to you if you will send them up, provided you do... Feb. 28, 1863
1375 Robert E. Lee John F. Skaggs I am very much obliged to you for the pair of fine shad you sent me today. I acknowledge that these delicacies are very acceptable at a soldiers' dinner, but you know they are unnecessary... Mar. 1863
1376 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd two days since my dear Mary your letter of the 28 Ulto: & am grieved to hear that you are still suffering. I wish I Could be with you to nurse & attend to you though I fear I Could... Mar. 6, 1863
1377 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper After the battle of Seven Pines the Federal Army under General McClellan preparatory to an advance upon Richmond, proceeded to fortify its position on the Chickahominy, and to perfect the... Mar. 6, 1863
1378 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet I have recd your letters of the 4th & 5th Inst: I have as yet seen nothing to indicate a charge of purpose in the enemy to attack Charleston. If Wilmington is their object as supposed by Genl... Mar. 7, 1863
1379 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Bryan1 arrived yesterday My dear Mary with your letters. The one to charlotte with the churchman will go by the first Courier in that direction, indeed has already gone. I am glad to hear that you... Mar. 9, 1863
1380 Robert E. Lee Williams Carter Wickham The letter of Mr. Tho. M. West complaining of the impressment of his corn, was forwarded to you for a report merely to enable me to return him a proper answer; and not that I supposed you had... Mar. 11, 1863
1381 Robert E. Lee John Bell Hood Jackson & Stuart report enemy crossing Rappk. I wish you to march with your division back to Fred—Start as soon as you can, taking care to bring your cooking utensils, provisions & making... Mar. 17, 1863
1382 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On arriving yesterday I learned that the enemy’s Cavy had recrossed the Rappk, & that the report of their Infy crossing the river was not as threatening as stated. I therefore countermanded all... Mar. 19, 1863
1383 Robert E. Lee Isaac Trimble I hope you aregetting strong & will be all ready for Genl Hooker - I will make him over to you if you will have himVery trulyR. E. Lee Mar. 21, 1863
1384 Robert E. Lee Isaac Trimble I hope you are getting strong & will be all ready for Genl Hooker - I will make him over to you if you will have him.Very trulyR. E. Lee Mar. 21, 1863
1385 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I send you Mrs. Lee a likeness of your husband that has come from beyond the big water. He is a hard favoured man & has a very rickety position on his pins. I hope his beard will please you,... Mar. 21, 1863
1386 Robert E. Lee William E. Jones General: Your letter of March 16, adverting to the omission of your expedition to Moorefield in the General Orders announcing the successes of the cavalry in the winter months has been received. I... Mar. 23, 1863
1387 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I have recd your letter of the 18th & will endeavour to forward the enclosure to Mrs Taylor.1 I do not know where she is now. When last at her house house [sic] on the Rappk the enemy seemed to... Mar. 24, 1863
1388 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper On the 25ht Inst. Capt Jno. S. Moseby attacked & routed a body of the enemy’s Cavly on the Little river turnpike near Chantilly. He reports ten killed & wounded & na Lt. & thirty... Mar. 24, 1863
1389 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have received a letter from Mr. [H. D.] Whitcomb, superintendent of the Virginia Central Railroad, with reference to the supplies of wood on the road, and its present condition, with a... Mar. 25, 1863
1390 Robert E. Lee Nathan George Evans General: I have received your letter of the 23d instant, asking that your brigade may be transferred to South Carolina. I cannot tell whether your brigade can be spared from the department in which... Mar. 26, 1863
1391 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper On the 25th Inst. Capt Jno: S. Moseby attacked & routed a body of the enemys Cavly on the Little river turnpike near Chantilly. He reports ten killed & wounded & a Lt. & thirty five... Mar. 26, 1863
1392 Robert E. Lee William E. Jones General: I have received your letter of the 20th. I regret the necessity of dividing your command. I hope you will urge constant watchfulness on the part of your officers and men, to prevent... Mar. 26, 1863
1393 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I will not let pass the day devoted to thanksgiving to Almighty God for His mercies without holding communion with you. I know you will unite with me in fervent prayers for his manifold individual... Mar. 27, 1863
1394 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I believe Burnside with his corps has gone to Kentucky. He has assumed Command of Department of Ohio. No troops in my opinion have left Hooker’s army for Tennessee will write by mail.R. E.... Apr. 2, 1863
1395 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet General,Your letters of the 29th & 30th have been rec’d. I fear that the enemy, by preparation of constant falsehood & presented reports of intended advance on ? us; and that while acting... Apr. 2, 1863
1396 Robert E. Lee John Bell Hood I have recd your letter of the 29th ult. and I assure you that you cannot regret your separation from this army half as much as I do your absence, & the absence of your fine division. But my... Apr. 2, 1863
1397 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your two letters, the last by Genl Chilton, since I last wrote. I am very sorry to find that you have been such a sufferer. Though your attendance upon church is no doubt very... Apr. 3, 1863
1398 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Genl Stuart brought me this morning your letter of yesterday dear Mary. I am much better I think, in fact when the weather becomes so that I can ride out, I shall get quite well again. I am... Apr. 5, 1863
1399 Robert E. Lee William Orton Williams I have recd your letter of the 28th Ulto enclosing a draft for $100. If I recollect the circumstances right, I desired at the time to make you some useful present, & as Markie had taken your... Apr. 7, 1863
1400 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper I have the honor to submit herewith my report of the operations of this army from the time that it moved from Culpeper Court House in November, 1862, and including the battle of Fredericksburg.... Apr. 10, 1863