Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1551 Robert E. Lee Henry Brainerd McClellan Major: I beg to call the attention of the major-general commanding to the very heavy duty entailed on the two brigades at present in keeping up the picket-line. The pickets from Gordon's... Jan. 13, 1864
1552 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I have the honor to call your attention to some matters affecting the execution of the conscript law in the case of those who have recently been made liable to it, as well as of... Jan. 13, 1864
1553 Robert E. Lee John S. Preston Colonel: I consider it very important to use every exertion to strengthen the armies in the field at once by the regular operation of the conscript law, and by collecting all made liable to... Jan. 13, 1864
1554 Robert E. Lee Lucius B. Northrop Colonel: Your letter of the 10th instant has been received. I am unable to coincide in your view of the law. It is plain to my mind that Congress intended that the power of impressment given to... Jan. 13, 1864
1555 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I take advantage of Col Woods return to Richmond this morg to acknowledge your letter of the 9th. The socks arrived safely & have been distributed. Sis Nannis eight pairs to the Marylanders... Jan. 15, 1864
1556 George Washington Custis Lee Robert E. Lee General: The President has received your letter of the 13th instant, and desires me to say in reply that he will do all in his power to carry out your views in reference to the proper distribution... Jan. 16, 1864
1557 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet Your letters of the 10 & 11th Inst: were handed to me by Capt Goree last night. I am glad that you are casting about for some way to reach the enemy. If he Could be defeated at some point... Jan. 16, 1864
1558 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet Your letters of the 10 & 11th Inst: were handed to me by Capt Goree last night. I am glad that you are casting about for some way to reach the enemy. If he Could be defeated at some point... Jan. 16, 1864
1559 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet Your letters of the 10 & 11th Inst: were handed to me by Capt Goree last night. I am glad that you are casting about for some way to reach the enemy. If he Could be defeated at some point... Jan. 16, 1864
1560 Robert E. Lee Alexander R. Lawton General: The want of shoes and blankets in this army continues to cause much suffering and to impair its efficiency. In one regiment, I am informed, there are only 50 men with serviceable shoes,... Jan. 18, 1864
1561 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: I have received your letter of the 15th, transmitting a communication to you from the Secretary of War, with your reply. I am glad to hear that you now experienced no inconvenience from... Jan. 18, 1864
1562 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: I have received your letter of the 15th, transmitting a communication to you from the Secretary of War, with your reply. I am glad to hear that you now experienced no inconvenience from... Jan. 18, 1864
1563 Robert E. Lee Alexander R. Lawton General: I desire to state more fully to you my views with reference to procuring a supply of shoes for the army, as I fear that unless great efforts are made the return of the season of active... Jan. 19, 1864
1564 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee Corse’s brigade had better be sent to Weldon, or some point on railroad to Wilmington.R. E. Lee Jan. 19, 1864
1565 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I beg leave to bring your attention again to the abuse of the right of volunteering by conscripts, and its effects upon the armies in the field.In this connection I have the honor to... Jan. 19, 1864
1566 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: I design sending General Hoke to North Carolina on special service with his brigade, and as it is much reduced, I wish to increase it by the temporary addition of the Twenty-first Georgia,... Jan. 19, 1864
1567 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper I forward today my report of the late campaign of this army in Maryland & Pennsylvania, together with those of the corps and other commanders so far as they have been received. Genl... Jan. 20, 1864
1568 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd two letters from you dear Mary since I last wrote. That of the 16th accompanying the bag of gloves & socks, & one without date enclosing Martha’s letter. The likeness you... Jan. 24, 1864
1569 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Telegram in cypher. Received at Richmond, Feby. 3, 1864. By Telegraph from Orange C.H., Feby. 3, 1864.To The PresidentDo you wish troops sent to Richmond.R. E. Lee Genl.[Endorsed] Telegram from... Feb. 3, 1864
1570 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper Received at Richmond, Va., Feby. 6 1864. By Telegraph from Orange C.H. 6To Genl. S. CooperOn the 30th. ulto. Genl. Rosser captured a train of ninety three (93) wagons loaded with Commissary stores... Feb. 6, 1864
1571 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd dear Mary your letter of the 30th some days ago, & last night your note accompg a bag of gloves & socks & a box of Coffee. Mrs, Devereaux sent the Coffee to you & not me... Feb. 6, 1864
1572 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As far as could be ascertained at five A. M. this morning the Enemy had retired to the north side of the Rapidan at Morton’s Ford.R. E. Lee Genl.[Endorsed] 26/208 V Telegram Genl. R. E. Lee Orange... Feb. 7, 1864
1573 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: The present decision of the Department on the provisions of the act of Congress approved April 16, 1862, section 10, seems to be that an officer or private can only be promoted for valor and... Feb. 8, 1864
1574 Stephen F. Cameron Robert E. Lee I have the honor to offer for your acceptance, a sword especially designed by a son of Maryland, for your use in the camp and field, bearing your name on the one side of the blade and on the... Feb. 13, 1864
1575 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your letter of the 8th. The opinion of your Dr. gives me great hope. I trust the change he perceives in you may daily increase & grow into perfect health. I beg you will... Feb. 14, 1864
1576 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet I recd by the hands of Col: Sorrel your letters of the 2nd & 3rd Inst: I have delayed my reply hoping to obtain certain information bearing upon the question presented, but it has not been... Feb. 17, 1864
1577 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet I recd by the hands of Col: Sorrel your letters of the 2nd & 3rd Inst: I have delayed my reply hoping to obtain certain information bearing upon the question presented, but it has not been... Feb. 17, 1864
1578 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper Genl Pendleton will be ordered to report to you for the duty indicated in your telegram.(signed) R. E. Lee Genl.[Endorsed] Respy. submitted to Genl. Bragg. John w. Riely Capt. A.A.G. Orange C.H. 3d... Mar. 4, 1864
1579 James A. Seddon Robert E. Lee General: I inclose to you herewith a slip from one of the morning papers containing an account of the disposal of a portion of the enemy’s force which recently attacked this city, and a copy of the... Mar. 5, 1864
1580 James A. Seddon Robert E. Lee General: I inclose to you herewith a slip from one of the morning papers containing an account of the disposal of a portion of the enemy’s force which recently attacked this city, and a copy of the... Mar. 5, 1864
1581 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper Received at Richmond, Va., March 5th 1864. By Telegraph from Orange C.H. March 5th.To General S. Cooper, A. & I. General.The following troops have reinlisted for the war since my announcement... Mar. 5, 1864
1582 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon I have just received your letter of the 5th instant enclosing a slip from one of the Richmond journals, giving an account of the recent attack upon that city, & a copy of some papers found on... Mar. 6, 1864
1583 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet I was in Richmond when your letter arrived; & have been so much occupied by the recent movements of the enemy, that it is only to day that I can reply. I think the enemy’s great effort will be... Mar. 8, 1864
1584 Robert E. Lee Edward Willis Your letter of the 10th recd. this evg. I think well of the enterprize you propose. I am only doubtful how far your infy could keep pace with the cavy. At this time there is no danger from the... Mar. 11, 1864
1585 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I arrived safely dear Mary yesterday & found all well. I was very sorry to leave you all & especially not to see more of dear Fitzhugh to whom, my heart was so full I Could say but little.... Mar. 18, 1864
1586 Robert E. Lee Margaret Stuart I enclose to your care dear cousin Margaret, notes to your mother and little sister which I hope you can send to them without trouble. I wish also to say to you that you must write me that letter... Mar. 20, 1864
1587 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd dear Mary last evg the bag of socks & your note of the 18th. The Count held out this time, 43 prs: I sent them to the Stonewall brigade which I heard were in need. This Contribution with... Mar. 20, 1864
1588 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have the honor to call your attention to the effect of the act of Congress approved February 17, 1864, amending the law establishing military courts, which requires that “charges shall be... Mar. 23, 1864
1589 Robert E. Lee Mrs. J. S. Heiskell I have rec - d your note of the 21st Inst: & very much regret that your table clothes & napkins have not yet reached you. I hope you will not think that your generous donation to our... Mar. 24, 1864
1590 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd this evg dear Mary your note of the 23rd with the bag of socks, &c. I concur with you in wishing that their number had been greater, but they are still a great help this snowy weather.... Mar. 24, 1864
1591 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter forwarded to me by your directions, containing the views of the writer as to the intentions of the enemy in the approaching campaign.I have... Mar. 25, 1864
1592 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have the honor to suggest that in my opinion a plan might be adopted which would sensibly lessen the issue of Confederate money without doing injustice to the rights of any one. Since I have... Mar. 26, 1864
1593 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd. this evg your note with the bag of socks. The latter contained 5 prs: white cotton sent by Mrs John Y. Mason the Louisn. for 20 prs: yarn (19 prs grey & 1 pr. white)1 pr yarn (white)... Mar. 27, 1864
1594 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I recd to night my dear Son your letter of the 25th returning Col: Stevens’. The recommendation of you to succeed Genl Elzy is highly Complimentary. No one Can predict with certainty with what... Mar. 29, 1864
1595 Robert E. Lee George Gordon Meade General: I am instructed to bring to your notice two papers found upon the body of Col. U. Dahlgren, who was killed while commanding a part of the Federal cavalry during the late expedition of... Apr. 1, 1864
1596 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper Your circular of March 23rd with reference to Partisan rangers has been received. The organizations of Partisan Rangers serving with this army are the 4th & 5th North Carolina Cavalry (59th... Apr. 1, 1864
1597 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your note of 30th dear Mary with the socks, arrived last evg. I have sent them to the stone wall brigade. The number all right, 30 prs: Including this last parcel of 30 prs: I have sent to that... Apr. 2, 1864
1598 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee The storm of yesterday retarded the train so much, that it did not reach Orange till late in the night, & I did not receive your letter of 31 March till this morg. It was a welcome harbinger of... Apr. 3, 1864
1599 Robert E. Lee - So much of the sentences in the following cases as remains unexecuted are remitted, To wit in the case of1. Private B. F. Coffman Co "G" 52 Va Regt on account of his youth and the... Apr. 7, 1864
1600 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee The bag of socks arrived last evg my dear Mary with your note of the 6th. Who Counted them for you? There were only 23 prs: & not 25 as you stated. I opened the bag & Counted them myself... Apr. 9, 1864