Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1451 Robert E. Lee A. P. Hill General: I have received your two dispatches of yesterday, and conclude that the enemy has entirely disappeared from you front. General Anderson’s division arrived here this morning. It will be... Jun. 16, 1863
1452 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart General: Your notes of 9 and 10.30 a.m. to-day have just been received. As regards the purchase of tobacco for your men, supposing that Confederate money will not be taken, I am willing for your... Jun. 23, 1863
1453 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: I wrote you last night, stating that General Hooker was reported to have crossed the Potomac, and is advancing by way of Middletown, the head of his column being at that point in Frederick... Jun. 28, 1863
1454 William F. Wickham Robert E. Lee I went to town last Friday at 8 o’clock & heard by telegraph that the Yankees had visited my house a few hours after I left there. I could not get home again till last evening. Their cavalry... Jun. 28, 1863
1455 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear M. your letter from Richmond announcing Mildreds arrival, & that of the 21st from Hickory Hill. I am glad you found F__ doing well & all happy there. Tell Mildred I am much... Jun. 30, 1863
1456 Robert E. Lee John D. Imboden General: I have received your letter of 7 a.m. yesterday, from near Mercersburg. I regret the capture of Captain Irwin and part of his company at McConnellsburg, especially as it appears to have... Jul. 1, 1863
1457 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis After the rear of the army had crossed the Potomac, the leading corps under General Ewell pushed on to Carlisle & York, passing through Chambersburg. The other two corps closed up at the latter... Jul. 4, 1863
1458 Robert E. Lee John D. Imboden General: In pursuance of verbal directions given you last night, I desire you to take charge of the train belonging to this army, which I have directed to be assembled in the vicinity of Cashtown... Jul. 4, 1863
1459 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis My letter of yesterday should have informed you of the position of this army. Though reduced in numbers by the hardships and battles through which it has passed since leaving the Rappahannock its... Jul. 5, 1863
1460 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: It is very important that we should gather the crops of wheat, oats, and grass that are within our reach below Chaffin’s Bluff, and I think that all the assistance that we can give with... Jul. 6, 1863
1461 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have heard with great grief My dear Mary that F___ has been captured by the enemy. I had not expected that he would have been taken from his bed & Carried off. But we must bear this... Jul. 7, 1863
1462 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear M your letter of the 7th. I have written once or twice Since my arrival here, but do not know whether my letters have reached you. I am very glad to hear that F__ Suffered but... Jul. 12, 1863
1463 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: Your letter of July 11 has been received. I do not desire the local troops to be turned out without further developments of the enemy on the north side of the James. I only wish you to... Jul. 13, 1863
1464 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee The army has returned to Virga dear Mary. The return is rather sooner than I had originally contemplated, but having accomplished what I purposed on leaving the Rappk, viz: relieving the valley of... Jul. 15, 1863
1465 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Received at Richmond July 16th. 1863. By Telegraph from near Martinsburg 14th. Via Staunton 16th.To Jeff. Davis Presdt.After remaining at Hagerstown long enough to cause the enemy to concentrate... Jul. 16, 1863
1466 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I regret to announce the death of General J. J. Pettigrew, commanding the North Carolina brigade of Heth's division, General A. P. Hill's corps.He was wounded by a pistol-shot in the... Jul. 17, 1863
1467 Robert E. Lee James Seddon Sir: I regret to announce the death of General J. J. Pettigrew, commanding the North Carolina brigade of Heth's division, General A. P. Hill's corps.He was wounded by a pistol-shot in the... Jul. 17, 1863
1468 Richard Ewell Robert E. Lee The pickets have pushed forward to within one mile of Hedgeville and so far there is no sign of the enemy I have delayed that Early might get into position. Since commencing this Col. Colston 2 Va... Jul. 21, 1863
1469 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I reached here this morning with Longstreet’s Corps. I expect Hill’s Corps to arrive within ten (10) miles this evening. Ewell’s will come by Thornton Gap.R. E. Lee.[Endorsed] 25/100 PC. July 24th.... Jul. 24, 1863
1470 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The wish expressed in your telegram of 22nd. has been anticipated. Surgn. Mitchell is now on leave to visit his mother.R. E. Lee.[Endorsed] DV. July 25th. 1863 Genl. R. E. Lee. Jul. 25, 1863
1471 Robert E. Lee Elizabeth Stiles My thoughts have been with you ever since I left Penn. I grieve, deeply grieve, over your irreparable loss.[2] But your loss is mine too, for your sweet child was as dear to me as my own daughter.... Jul. 25, 1863
1472 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd last night dear Mary your letter Commenced at H. H. on the 18th enclosing one from Charlotte of the same date. I also got a Kind note from Margt Stuart dated 22nd at Ashland giving me an... Jul. 26, 1863
1473 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I have heard my precious daughter that you have returned to your school. I cannot tell you how I regret not having seen you. I had looked forward to your vacation with so much pleasure this summer... Jul. 27, 1863
1474 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Reports of enemy moving to Fredericksburg are not confirmed to-day. On the contrary they appear to be advancing on this route. I have crossed columns of infantry on pontoon bridges at Ellis’ and... Aug. 1, 1863
1475 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honour to recommend Brig. Gen. C. M. Wilcox to the command of the division lately under Gen. Pender - This division is composed of two brigades from N. Carolina under Genl Lane &... Aug. 1, 1863
1476 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your letter of the 26th from the H. Springs & am truly grateful to the kindness of our friends for the care & attention of you, & to the Almighty God for his help... Aug. 2, 1863
1477 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper General: The movements of the enemy north of the Rappahannock, rendering it difficult for me to ascertain whether he intended to advance through Culpeper or fall down the river to Fredericksburg,... Aug. 4, 1863
1478 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honour to return the letters enclosed in that of your Excellency’s of the 4th inst; No arrangements have been made for consolidating the regiments as Col Holt supposes. It is a subject... Aug. 5, 1863
1479 Robert E. Lee Lucius B. Northrop Colonel: Your letter of the 23d ultimo, and a subsequent one without date, have been received. If it becomes necessary to reduce the soldiers’ rations, I shall regret it from the effect I fear it... Aug. 5, 1863
1480 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have not been able to thank you for your letter of the 25th Ulto: I am glad to hear that my dear F__ is improving in health & that he will soon be restored & hope that he will enjoy that... Aug. 7, 1863
1481 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your letters of July 28 and August 2 have been received, and I have waited for a leisure hour to reply, but I fear that will never come. I am extremely obliged to you for the attention given to the... Aug. 8, 1863
1482 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have not heard from you dear Mary since your first arrival at the H.S. I fear therefore there is not mail Communication with that celebrated resort & that my letters have not reached you. I... Aug. 9, 1863
1483 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The difficulty of supplying a commander to Wilcox’s brigade provided he is promoted as has been recommended is not so easily overcome - The person best entitled and best qualified in my opinion is... Aug. 10, 1863
1484 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper General: General Imboden reports that on the 5th instant, General Kelley left Bunker Hill, in the vicinity of which he had been encamped, with his infantry force, for Romney. On the same evening... Aug. 10, 1863
1485 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper General: Lists of absentees without leave from this army, arranged separately, according to the county or congressional district in which the men are supposed to be, have been called for, and are... Aug. 15, 1863
1486 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary Since my last letter to you, yours of 30 July – 7 Aug. I am glad to learn that you experienced Some little relaxation in your disease & Continue to pray for your Complete... Aug. 16, 1863
1487 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The number of desertions from the army is so great and still continues to such an extent that unless some cessation of them can be caused I fear success in the field will be seriously endangered.... Aug. 17, 1863
1488 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: The number of desertions from this army is so great, and still continues to such an extent, that unless some cessation of them can be caused, I fear success in the field will be... Aug. 17, 1863
1489 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart General: The report of Major Mosby, of 4th instant, relative to his expeditions toward Fairfax Court-House and below, has been forwarded to the War Department. I greatly commend his boldness and... Aug. 18, 1863
1490 Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee Referred to Genl. Lee for consideration in consideration with such verbal explanations as the Hon. Mr. Hilton will be pleased to make.Jeffer Davis Aug. 23, 1863
1491 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your letter of the 13th from the Warm Springs. I hope you may recognize some improvement in your disease from the effects of the baths after you leave them, even should even... Aug. 23, 1863
1492 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper On application of Genl. Sam Jones, I have directed Jenkins and Wharton’s Brigades to report to him.R. E. Lee[Endorsed] Official copy of Telegram received and respt. submitted to the President. Jno.... Aug. 24, 1863
1493 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet I have wished for several days past to return to the army, but have been detained by the President. He will not listen to my proposition to leave tomorrow.I hope you will use every exertion to... Aug. 31, 1863
1494 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Respectfully returned to His Execy President Davis. Gov. Milton has been informed that the Florida Brigade cannot be spared from the Army, unless an equal force can be sent to take its placeR E Lee... Sep. 3, 1863
1495 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee You see I am still here dear Mary. When I last wrote the indicators were that the enemy would move against us any day, but this past week he has been very quiet & seems at present disposed to... Sep. 4, 1863
1496 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I beg leave to forward to you directly the inclosed papers for your consideration as I think speedy action on the case of much importance to the efficiency of the brigade in question. I leave it to... Sep. 8, 1863
1497 Robert E. Lee - I Could not leave camp last evg in time to see you before you went to the Surprize. I know it would be too much of a surprize to you to meet me there so I had to forego the pleasure of seeing you... Sep. 8, 1863
1498 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I returned last evg from Richmond dear Mary & found here your letters of 23 Aug & 3 Sept: also Agnes’ of Aug 31st. I am truly grateful that you feel some benefit & trust your amendment... Sep. 8, 1863
1499 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Troops are on march Two divisions will reach Hanover Junction this morning. No trains yet.R. E. Lee[Endorsed] 15/60 Sept. 9/63. Genl. R. E. Lee. Sep. 9, 1863
1500 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I have recd my precious daughter your letter of 23rd Aug. It must have arrived here shortly after I was called to Richmond where I was detained more than a week. I am glad to hear of the progress... Sep. 10, 1863