Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

101-150 of 2,632 letters
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101 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Your letter arrived just in time to assure us of your remembrance. If we had have required to be reminded of you, you would have constantly been brought before us through the power of association.... May 26, 1845
102 Robert E. Lee John Mackay How long has it been Since I recd your last letter? For I should then know how long it had been since I ought to have written to you? The subject is too painful for me to investigate, for it will... Sep. 8, 1845
103 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Your good long letter My dearest Markie gave me infinite pleasure. I have thought upon it, Slept upon it, dwelt upon it, (pretty long you will say) & have not done with it yet. I only wish you... Sep. 17, 1845
104 Robert E. Lee Julia Gratiot The tenor of the law my beautiful Jule has wrested from the iron grip of the P.O. Your letter of the 11 Inst.What a blessed memory you have! That trip across the mountains I shall never forget. But... Nov. 27, 1845
105 Robert E. Lee Markie Williams I do not know where I could find a more appropriate place than this to write to my dear Markie. The Head quarters of her beloved 2nd & the Island of her associations. She would however be... Jun. 7, 1846
106 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee Before going to New London I rec - d your letter of the 29 ditto on the subject of the value of our Floyd land, & on my return Saturday night I found one from Smith, stating that you had... Jul. 13, 1846
107 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I am this far on my way to join the Army in Mexico. Your letter enclosing the Bond reached me the day before I left Fort Hamilton. Mary & myself have executed it & I today gave it to Smith... Sep. 1, 1846
108 Robert E. Lee Dear Major I ought to have in the bank of Commerce N.Y. Somewhere about $1000, which on coming away I thought might be a commercial fund for me to draw on. I have not had occasion to do so, & as now... Feb. 28, 1847
109 Robert E. Lee Dear Major I ought to have in the bank of Commerce N. Y. Somewhere about $1000, which on coming away I thought might be a commercial fund for me to draw on. I have not had occasion to do so, & as now... Feb. 28, 1847
110 Robert E. Lee Sidney Smith Lee I tried to see you the night you went on board but failed. I am so thankful you were saved through that hot fire. I felt fearful of your being shot down. I can’t get time to see you. I have not... Mar. 27, 1847
111 Robert E. Lee Catherine Pearson Totten I do not know how I can thank you for your kind letter. It reached me at Puebla by the last train that arrived before our departure. I should have answered it immediately but for the impossibility... Aug. 22, 1847
112 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honor to enclose herewith my accounts for Disbursements for the 3rd Qt 1847 on Rept of Mexican Hostilities from which you will see that I have made no expenditures.Very respy Your Obt... Oct. 1, 1847
113 Robert E. Lee Sydney Smith Lee Your long and affectionate letter of the 14 Jan from Annapolis, was brought me by the train that arrived on the 1st inst: from Vera Cruz. It has given me great pleasure and I have read it over and... Mar. 4, 1848
114 Robert E. Lee Sidney Smith Lee Your long & affectionate letter of the 14 Jany from Annapolis, was brought me by the train that arrived on the 1st Inst: from Vera Cruz. It has given me great pleasure & I have read it over... Mar. 4, 1848
115 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee Your letter of 26 Jan - y reached me by the last mail from Vera Cruz. I am glad you feel the same concern at the recall of Genl Scott from the command of the Army; as is felt by that Army... Mar. 23, 1848
116 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee Your letter of the 22nd March, written shortly after your return from a visit to Uncle Wms, which reached me 3 weeks since; has not been answered before, in consequence of my absence from the City.... May 15, 1848
117 Robert E. Lee Markie Williams City of Mexico 21 May 1848My dearest MarkieYour very Kind letter of the 10th April reached me a few nights since, by the last mail from Vera Cruz. I was very glad to learn that the belt had reached... May 21, 1848
118 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Upon the reception of Mrs Bonaparte's letter with your postscript; I despatched a letter to Capt. Brewerton;1 asking if necessity did not require it, & it could be done, with justice to... Sep. 1850
119 Robert E. Lee Mr. Bonaparte Upon reception of Mrs Bonaparte's letter with you postscript; I dispatched a letter to Capt. Brewerton; asking if necessity did not require it, & it could be done, with justice to Jerome... Sep. 19, 1850
120 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Upon reception of Mrs Bonaparte's letter with you postscript; I dispatched a letter to Capt. Brewerton; asking if necessity did not require it, & it could be done, with justice to Jerome... Sep. 19, 1850
121 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams You have not written to me for nearly three months. And I believe it is equally as long since I have written to you. On paper Markie, I mean, on paper. But oh, what lengthy epistles have I indicted... May 10, 1851
122 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honor to inform you that the box containing Model of “Savages “Patent Boom Derrick,” referred to in the dept: letter of the 30th ulto: reached me this morning, and I have the model to be... 1852
123 Robert E. Lee C. F. Smith I have delayed replying to your letter of the 20th in the hope of being able to say something satisfactory in the case of your nephew. I can well understand the reluctance of his parents to... 1852
124 Robert E. Lee Samuel C. Major I have recd. your letter of the 16th ulto, asking permission for your son, Cadet James P. Major, to go to Newburgh on business for you.You are probably aware that it is important that your son... 1852
125 Robert E. Lee R. S. Smith You will proceed to the City of New York, for the purpose of processing specie for a Treasury draft. Upon completion of which you will return to this post.I am very respt. Your obedt. ServSigned/... 1852
126 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honor to transmit, herewith, my statement of Funds expended during the month of Oct: also Estimate of Funds required for the present month, both on account of the U. S. Mily Acady, also... 1852
127 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honor to transmit herewith plans & estimates for a Cavalry Exercise hall & stables for dragoon & arty horses, with a topogcal sketch of their location & position, called... 1852
128 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In attempting to apply the sum of $3000 “For improvements & additions to Officers Quarters” appropd. at the last session of Congress, I have considered it as only applicable to building study... 1852
129 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. Upon completion of which business you will return to this post.I am Very resply Your obed... 1852
130 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I recd yesterday your letter of the 24th enclosing a communication from F. R. Tirrou Esq. to the Honble. Secty. of War. The enclosed copy of my reply to Mr. Tirrou, will show my action in the... 1852
131 Robert E. Lee John S. Gallaher I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury draft for three thousand dollars on account of Forage for Artillery & Cavalry horsesI am very respectfully Your obedt... 1852
132 Robert E. Lee S. Williams You will proceed to the City of New York for the purpose of making arrangements for Printing a New Edition of the Regulations of the U.S. Military Academy. Upon completion of which business you... 1852
133 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honor to transmit, herewith, account current & abstract of disbursements in duplicate, together with Vouchers No. 1 & 2 on account of the Board of Visitors for the year 1852.I am... 1852
134 Robert E. Lee John Sloane I have received the following Treasury draft payable to my order by the Asst. Treasr. New York No. 3378 on War Warrant No. 7833 for $3,100.Your obedient Servant(Signed) R. E. LeeBvt: Col: Engrs 1852
135 Robert E. Lee John S. Gallaher I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury draft for Three thousand, one hundred dollars, on account of as follows. viz:For Current & Ordinary Expenses of the Mily.... 1852
136 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. Upon completion of which business you will return to this post.I am very resply. Yr ob... 1852
137 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The father of Cadet Montague has transmitted the sum of Fifteen dollars for the purpose of reducing his son’s indebtedness at the Academy, with the request that it be placed to his credit. Cadet... 1852
138 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honor to transmit, herewith, a communication from Lt: R. S. Smith, A. A. Qr M accompanied by an extract from a letter from the Quarter Master General.In consequence of the change therein... 1852
139 Robert E. Lee Joseph Sloane I have received the following Treasury draft payable to my order by the Asst. Treas. New York. No. 3276 on War Warrant No. 7716 for $3000.Your obedient Servant(Signed) R. E. Lee Bvt: Col:Supt:... 1852
140 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In reply to your letter of the 8th inst: I have the honor to state, that the service of 2d. Lt. T. J. Haines. 2d Arty., now on duty at the Mily. Acady., can be dispersed with after the examination... 1852
141 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have had the honour to receive the letter to you of the Honble. R.M. Price, in reference to the absence without leave of Cadet R. P. Lewis; & in compliance with your direction endorsed... 1852
142 Robert E. Lee W. D. Frazer In the event of you not having succeeded in procuring a person for the lithographic office, as described in my letter to you of the 14th inst: Will you be kind enough to cause the accompanying... 1852
143 Robert E. Lee John S. Gallaher I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury draft for Three thousand dollars, on account of the Current & Ordinary Expense of the U.S. Mily. Acady.I am Very resply. Yr.... 1852
144 Robert E. Lee Nat Burwell, Jr. Many thanks for your kind letter. I am glad to hear that you are all are well. I fear you will have a terrible time & be half starved before we get back. I had intended to have returned Monday,... Jan. 5, 1852
145 Robert E. Lee Nat Burwell Many thanks for your kind letter. I am glad to hear that you are all are well. I fear you will have a terrible time & be half starved before we get back. I had intended to have returned Monday,... Jan. 5, 1852
146 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I have just recd & read a review of the “Memoir on the U.S. Arty.” The memoir itself I have not seen, but I think you will be able to get at its spirit if not its merits from the pages of the... Feb. 1852
147 Robert E. Lee Jerome N. Bonaparte I have just recd & read a review of the Memoir on the U.S. Arty. The memoir itself I have not seen, but I think you will be able to get at its spirit if not its merits from the pages of the... Feb. 6, 1852
148 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I have just recd & read a review of the Memoir on the U.S. Arty. The memoir itself I have not seen, but I think you will be able to get at its spirit if not its merits from the pages of the... Feb. 6, 1852
149 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee Why Mr Boo, is that you, that talk of being melancholy & low spirited? A young soldier tall & straight, capable & willing (I hope) to do the work to be cast down? With his sword by his... Mar. 28, 1852
150 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte My brother has a small package for his son Fitzhugh, which he is anxious he should get, as it contains some necessary clothing he inadvertently left behind. May I therefore ask the favour of you or... Jul. 1852