Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1401 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I was very glad to receive your note of the 5th & should have been Still more pleased to have Seen you, had you & Custis Come up as proposed. I Could have given you better accommodation... Apr. 11, 1863
1402 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was very glad to recieve [sic] your note of the 5th & should have been still more pleased to have seen you, had you & Custis come up as proposed. I could have given you better... Apr. 11, 1863
1403 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd your note of the 7th by Capt Caskie enclosing Mildreds. The report of her studies is very gratifying, & embraces a large area. I hope she may understand them all. But poor little Life’s... Apr. 12, 1863
1404 Robert E. Lee Reuben Lindsay Walker I have learned through a letter from Col Crutchfield that the commissions of certain field officers of artillery belonging to this army were sent to me from Richmond by you. Please inform me if... Apr. 15, 1863
1405 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd dear Mary your letter of the 15th contained in the box sent by Col. Corley1 & a subsequent letter from you without date reached me to day enveloped in the Churchman. I am very glad to... Apr. 19, 1863
1406 Stonewall Jackson Robert E. Lee I have the honor herewith to submit a report of the operations of my command from September 5 to 27, 1862, embracing the capture of Harper’s Ferry, the engagement at Shepherdstown, and so much of... Apr. 23, 1863
1407 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary yours & Agnes’ joint letter of the 21st. I hope you were enabled to get to Shirley as I am Sure you will derive benefit as well as pleasure from the pure air & Sweet... Apr. 24, 1863
1408 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis If any troops can be sent by rail to Gordonsville under a good officer I recommend it Longstreet’s Division if available had better come to me and the troops for Gordonsville and protection of Rail... Apr. 29, 1863
1409 Robert E. Lee Richard H. Anderson I have just heard that a portion of the enemy’s Cavalry accompanied by infantry crossed the Rapidan at Germana Ford about one ‘o’clock.You had betterDraw in your brigades at U. S. Ford andtakethrow... Apr. 29, 1863
1410 Robert E. Lee James Carey [Telegram] Translation of Despatch. Fredksbgs Hd Qrs [c. 30 April 1863] 12 o’clockLearning, yesterday afternoon, that the enemy’s right wing had crossed the Rapidan, and its head had reached the... Apr. 30, 1863
1411 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I find the enemy in a strong position at Chancellorsville and in large force; his communications extend to the Rapidan, at Germanna and Ely's Fords, and to the Rappahannock, at... May 2, 1863
1412 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon I request that Ransom’s and Pettigrew’s brigades be stopped at Hanover Junction, with orders to protect the railroads from the enemy’s cavalry.It is reported that the enemy has crossed at... May 3, 1863
1413 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart General: It is necessary that the glorious victory thus far achieved be prosecuted with the utmost vigor, and the enemy given no time to rally. As soon, therefore, as it is possible, they must be... May 3, 1863
1414 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Yesterday General Jackson, with three of his divisions, penetrated to the rear of the enemy, and drove him from all his positions from the Wilderness to within 1 mile of Chancellorsville. He was... May 3, 1863
1415 Robert E. Lee Jubal Early General: I have received your note of this date. I very much regret the possession of Fredericksburg by the enemy. I heard today of their taking the hills in rear of the city, and sent down General... May 3, 1863
1416 Robert E. Lee Lafayette McLaws General: I presume, from the firing which I hear in your direction, that you are engaged with the enemy.Upon the receipt of your note, I sent Colonel Alexander, with his battalion of artillery, to... May 3, 1863
1417 Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson I have just received your note informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regret at the occurrence. Could I have directed events, I should have chosen, for the good of the country to... May 4, 1863
1418 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I desire Genl Rodes to command D. H. Hill’s old Division. He is a good soldier behaved admirably in the last battles and deserves promotion. Genl Johnson will command Trimbles Division. Genl... May 7, 1863
1419 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis After driving Genl Sedgwick across the Rappahannock on the night of the fourth (4) inst I returned on the 5th to Chancellorsville with the divisions of Genls McLaws and Anderson. Their march was... May 7, 1863
1420 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet General: I have just received yours of 2d instant upon my return to my former camp.My letter of the 1st instant, to which you refer, was intended to apprise you of my intended movement, and to... May 7, 1863
1421 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I hardly think it necessary to state to Your Excellency that unless we can increase the cavalry attached to this army we shall constantly be subject to aggressive expeditions of the... May 7, 1863
1422 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: I have just received your letter of the 25th ultimo. I will endeavor to make the exchange of cavalry you propose. I have telegraphed you to send General Jenkins to Staunton, or the most... May 9, 1863
1423 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon It becomes my melancholy duty to announce to you the death of General Jackson. He expired at 3.15 p. m. to-day. His body will be conveyed to Richmond in the train to-morrow, under charge of Major... May 10, 1863
1424 Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee Dear General: A great national calamity has befallen us, and I sympathize with the sorrow you feel and the embarrassment you must experience. The announcement of the death of General Jackson... May 11, 1863
1425 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart General: I received your note of the 9th and I am glad that the railroad bridge will be so soon completed. When it is done, unless circumstances in your opinion prevent, I request you to move into... May 11, 1863
1426 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd yesterday dear Mary your notes of the 3rd & 4th. I Can only reply to Dr W that knowing nothing of his qualifications it is not out of power to recommend him & suggest that he gets... May 11, 1863
1427 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your letter of the 10th dear Mary reached me yesterday. I Can well imagine the grief at Shirley upon the arrival of the lifeless body of its gallant Son.1 He was a noble youth, as faithful to his... May 14, 1863
1428 Robert E. Lee Mary Jenifer Triplett Haxall I am so much obliged to you for your Kind invitation of the 16th. I should greatly have enjoyed being present at your coronation, & to have made my obeisance to the queen of Love & beauty.... May 20, 1863
1429 Robert E. Lee John Bell Hood Upon my return from Richmond I found your letter of the 13 awaiting me. Although separated from me I have always had you in my eye & thoughts. I wished for you much in the last battle, &... May 21, 1863
1430 Aldert Smedes Robert E. Lee Amid the toils and dangers to which you are exposed for your country’s welfare, you are richly entitled to every drop of comfort which it is possible to pour into yourself.The term of your... May 22, 1863
1431 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd yesterday your letter of the 21st with the socks & am much obliged to you for their reparation. I See though you are relapsing into your old error, supposing that I have a superabundance... May 23, 1863
1432 Robert E. Lee William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Perry has just brought me the enclosed letter for Scott, given him by one of the clerks.2 I do not Know how it came. I wrote you a few lines the other day & also to daughter Charlotte. Tell her... May 23, 1863
1433 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I have but a few moments in which to express my thanks for your kind letter of the 21st. I write with you in mourning at the death of Genl Jackson - Any Victory would be dear to us at such a price,... May 24, 1863
1434 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I beg leave to return you my thanks for your prompt consideration & action on my letter of the 20th - I may have misled you in my remarks upon Genls Heth & Pender as to my views regarding... May 25, 1863
1435 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I have recd your “little note” by Major Venable,1 & heartily thank you for your affectionate remembrances & regrets at my departure. I sincerely join in your wish that the war was over... May 25, 1863
1436 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I gave Geni Hill Discretionary orders from Richmond to apportion his force to the strength of Enemy and send what could be spared. He declined to act and requested positive orders. I gave such... May 29, 1863
1437 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart General: I have received your letter of 9 p.m. yesterday, with Burke’s report and New York papers, for which I am much obliged.I am unable yet to determine what are the plans or intentions of the... May 31, 1863
1438 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have been trying all the week my dear Mary to write to you. But have been unable. You must always remember when you do not hear from me that I have no time to write, & have nothing particular... May 31, 1863
1439 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Although I have written to you quite recently dear Mary, I take advantage of Major Venable being Called to Richmond to say that I am well. I have nothing new to relate, & am thankful that our... Jun. 3, 1863
1440 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Reports from Genl Pickett and Major Collins on the lower Rappahannock state that the Enemy from York River have crossed at Urbanna and are proceeding up the Northern Neck. I presume to join Genl... Jun. 4, 1863
1441 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Genl Elzey reports reinforcements have been sent to Genl Hooker’s army from Suffolk, Yorktown and West Point. I require all troops that can be spared. Pickett has been ordered to Culpepper. I... Jun. 7, 1863
1442 James A. Seddon Robert E. Lee General: I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 3d instant. I have been under a misapprehension, if there was no force absorbed into General Pickett’s division, to supply, at least... Jun. 9, 1863
1443 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Cooke had better be advanced to Hanover Junction, and Jenkins to the Chickahominy. Corse is ordered to join Pickett. Enemy crossed the Rappahannock at Beverly Ford—cavalry, infantry, and... Jun. 9, 1863
1444 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randoph Custis Lee It has been a long time dear Mary Since I have been able to write to you. I have recd two letters from you since I last wrote, & the pillow Case also. The latter is very nice & will answer... Jun. 9, 1863
1445 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd yesterday dear Mary your letter of the 7th. I am grieved to learn that you are confined to your room. I would that my prayers, or anything else I Could do, could bring you relief! My trust... Jun. 11, 1863
1446 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I find my blue flannel pants yielding to the wear & tear of the road. I have another blue pair in my trunk of summer cloth, which I wish you would Send me. They are plain without Cords on the... Jun. 13, 1863
1447 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon I had the honor to receive yesterday your letters of the 9th and 10th instant.You can realize the difficulty of operating in any offensive movement with this army if it has to be divided to cover... Jun. 13, 1863
1448 Robert E. Lee Mary Ann Randolph Custis Lee Though I wrote to you a few days since my dear Mary, as I have a little leisure this holy day [Sunday] when my thoughts are always turned to you. I must write you a few lines if only to say that my... Jun. 14, 1863
1449 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet General: A dispatch from Ewell, dated 5 a. m. to-day, states that Early’s division stormed the enemy’s works at Winchester, capturing their cannon, &c., with little loss on our side. He was... Jun. 15, 1863
1450 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just recd your letter of the 13th. I am grieved & shocked at the fate of orton.1 God grant it may not be true. Poor Markie I feel so for her I stated in a former letter that I had given... Jun. 15, 1863