Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1601 Robert E. Lee Burr Powell Noland Major: I beg leave to suggest to you, as the officer charged with the management of the system of exchange and barter for provisions, some considerations which I think may be found useful, and... Apr. 12, 1864
1602 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of Col Lee written by your directions, with reference to the case of Privt Jacob Shomore Co. B. 52nd Va. Regt. and requesting my views as... Apr. 13, 1864
1603 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of Col lee written by your directions, with reference to the case of Privt Jacob Shomore Co. B. 52nd Va. Regt. and requesting my views as... Apr. 13, 1864
1604 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Dispatch recd. I think it probably the advance if made will be North of James River the other feint ascertain troops arriving at Charlottsville. No movement on this Point yet scouts Report 11th and... Apr. 15, 1864
1605 George Gordon Meade Robert E. Lee General: I received on the 15th instant, per flag of truce, your communication of the 1st instant, transmitting photographic copies of two documents alleged to have been found upon the body of Col.... Apr. 17, 1864
1606 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet I recd last night your letter of the 18th by your Courier. I regret that your troops are coming in so slowly. Can you not expedite them? As far as I can judge by the reports of our Scouts, the... Apr. 20, 1864
1607 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your note of the 18th dear Mary with the bag of socks reached me last evg. The number was Correct 31 prs: & I sent them to the Stonewall brigade which is not yet supplied. Sixty one prs from... Apr. 21, 1864
1608 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of certain citizens of Winchester to the Secretary of War referred to me by your Excellency.I have given general instructions to our... Apr. 22, 1864
1609 Robert E. Lee James B. Ferguson I duly received your letter from England of November last and have often wished to thank you for your kind sentiments and high appreciation of the army of Northern Virginia. The difficulty of... Apr. 22, 1864
1610 Robert E. Lee James B. Ferguson I duly received your letter from England of November last and have often wished to thank you for your kind sentiments and high sentiments and high appreciation of the army of Northern Virginia. The... Apr. 22, 1864
1611 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper Recd at Richmond Va., Apl. 23, 1864 By telegraph from Orange C.H.To Genl S. Cooper. A & I. GenlDispatch received. It is impossible for me to spare Genl Ed. Johnson at this time.(signed) R. E.... Apr. 23, 1864
1612 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd this morg dear Mary by one of our scouts from north of the Rappk a package addressed to me, Containing articles for you. Later in the day I recd a letter from Mrs. Peyton which I enclose... Apr. 23, 1864
1613 Robert E. Lee William Henry Fitzhugh Lee I recd last night My dear Son your letter of the 22nd. It has given me great Comfort. God knows how I loved your dear dear Wife, how Sweet her memory is to me, & how I mourn her loss. My grief... Apr. 24, 1864
1614 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Res. returned to his Excellency the President. The best way for the citizens of the Northern Neck [of Virginia] to save their cattle[,] grain[,] bacon &c from these marauding parties is to send... Apr. 25, 1864
1615 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd dear Mary your letter with the bag of socks. The number of the latter, 30 prs: were right. I distributed them to the Stonewall brigade. Those from the ladies of Fauquier which I heard had... Apr. 27, 1864
1616 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell Respy returned through Genl Ewell to Genl Early. I consider the remarks of the latter improper & uncalled for. Orders are transposited through staff officers in the different depts: of the army... Apr. 27, 1864
1617 Robert E. Lee Margaret Stuart Hunter I have heard of your return to Richmond & cannot let you depart for your home without thanking you for your kind letter from Lindsay’s. When you reach there I shall be unable to Communicate... Apr. 28, 1864
1618 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee Nothing of much interest has occurred during the past week. The reports of scouts all indicate large preparations on the part of the enemy & a state of readiness for action. The 9th Corps is... Apr. 30, 1864
1619 Robert E. Lee Jeb Stuart GenlI wish you would ride over if Convenientvery trulyR E Lee30 Apl '64 Apr. 30, 1864
1620 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your letter enclosing one from E. Rogers with the Coat shirt &c. The Coat looks beautifully. I send a note of thanks to Carrie. The shirt & Collars I have not had time... Apr. 30, 1864
1621 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the and inst: You will already have learned that the army of Gen Meade is in motion, and is crossing the Rapidan on our right, whether... May 4, 1864
1622 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I recd last night your letter of the 2nd enclosing Richard Lees note. He will have to make application through his officers & now that the Md Line has been separated from this Army, I have... May 4, 1864
1623 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I was much gratified to learn that the enemy had retired from the Richmond and Petersburg road and that our communications were again open. The subject had occasioned me great uneasiness. I think... May 9, 1864
1624 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon General Grant's army is intrenched near this place on both sides of the Brock road. Frequent skirmishing occurred yesterday and to-day, each army endeavoring to discover the position of the... May 10, 1864
1625 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon This morning at dawn the enemy broke through that part of our line occupied by Johnson’s division and gained possession of a portion of our breast-works, which he still holds. A number of pieces of... May 12, 1864
1626 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon This morning at dawn the enemy broke through that part of our line occupied by [General Edward] Johnson’s division and gained possession of a portion of our breastworks, which he still holds. A... May 12, 1864
1627 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In Butler’s official report to Grant, May 5th, he states that the Eighteenth and Tenth Army Corps have arrived in his department. These corps came from North & South Carolina, Georgia, and... May 12, 1864
1628 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Supplies can be sent by Petersburg or Danville to Lynchburg and thence by the Orange and Alex. Roads. We have three days supply and if more can be had I trust all will go well. I earnestly urge... May 14, 1864
1629 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis 14 Received at Richmond May 14 1864. By Telegraph from Spottsylvania C.H. 12 Via Gordonsville 12To His Excellency Prest. Davis.In Butler’s official report to Grant May 5th he states that he has the... May 14, 1864
1630 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Received at Richmond, Va., May 15th. 1864. From Head Quarters Spottsylvania C.H. 14th. Via Guineas Station 15th.His Excellency President DavisBreckenridge is calling for reinforcements to defend... May 15, 1864
1631 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckinridge I offer you the thanks of this army for your victory over Genl SeigelPress him down the valley & if practicable follow him into MarylandR E Lee May 16, 1864
1632 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I received your note with the 20 pairs socks. The latter I have distributed. Just before leaving Orange the Quartermaster received thirty thousand pairs which are sufficient. The ladies had better... May 16, 1864
1633 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The position of affairs has undergone no material change since my telegram to the Secretary of War last night. The federal army occupies the Valley of the Ny extending across the road from... May 18, 1864
1634 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Telegram - Cypher. Spottsylvania C.H. May 18 [1864], via Milford Recd Richmond May 19, 2 A.M.To His Ex. Presdt. Davis,I think Genl Grant is waiting for reinforcements. The 22nd a Corps under Augur... May 18, 1864
1635 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The position of affairs has undergone no material change since my telegram to the Secretary of War last night. The federal army occupies the Valley of the Ny extending across the road from... May 18, 1864
1636 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Telegram of 19th received. Am fully alive to importance of concentration and being near base. The latter consideration may impel me to fall back eventually. Will do so at once if deemed best. My... May 20, 1864
1637 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon The enemy has continued quiet today; he is taking ground toward our right and intrenching, but whether for attack or defense is not apparent.R E Lee May 20, 1864
1638 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon The enemy is apparently again changing his base. Three gunboats came up to Port Royal two days since. This morning an infantry force appeared at Guiney's; his cavalry advanced at Downer's... May 21, 1864
1639 Robert E. Lee Richard H. Anderson General: General Early reports that he has swept his front and finds nothing but a line of skirmishers. I have directed General Field to sweep his front, and if he finds enemy gone, to prepare his... May 21, 1864
1640 John Singleton Mosby Robert E. Lee I recd your dispatches of the 14th & 19th inst. I had already partially anticipated your wishes as early as 11th I attacked one of their trains, on the Belle Plains road capturing about one... May 22, 1864
1641 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Head Qrs Army W. VA. 5 A.M. 22nd May 1864. Dickinson's Mill Telegraph RoadMr PresidentI have had the honor to receive this morning your letters of the 19th & 20th inst: Part of the troops... May 22, 1864
1642 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your letter of the 19th inst giving me a general account of the condition of military affairs has been received. This army is now lying south of the North Anna. I have moved General... May 23, 1864
1643 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On my arrival here yesterday dear Mary I recd your note & Agnes’. Genl Grant having apparently become tired of forcing his passage through us, on the night of the 20th began to move around our... May 23, 1864
1644 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I see no advantage in transferring Echols from his present Brigade, to Command that of McClausland. Dissatisfaction already existing, would I think be increased. A Commander will have to be... May 25, 1864
1645 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to enclose a dispatch of the 16th inst from Lieut Genl Grant to Major Genl Burnside, captured on the person of the A.A.A.G. 1st Brigade, 1st Division 9th Army Corps giving an... May 25, 1864
1646 Robert E. Lee John D. Imboden Despatch of 24 rcd. Prepare for any advance of enemy. Get out your reserves keep yourself informed of his movements, & beat him back. The wagon trains are transporting his Supplies. I shall... May 25, 1864
1647 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon The enemy has made no demonstration against our position to-day. From present indications he seems to contemplate a movement on our left flank. It is reported that the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and... May 26, 1864
1648 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon The enemy retired to the north side of the North Anna last night. A portion of his force is still visible on the north bank, but cavalry and infantry have crossed at Hanovertown. I have sent the... May 27, 1864
1649 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Head Qurs. 28th May 1864. Near Hughes Shop on the road to Atlees.Mr. PresidentInformation I received yesterday at noon led me to believe that the enemy was proceeding from near Hanover Town by... May 28, 1864
1650 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: The army is in front of this position extending towards Totopotomy Creek. As far as I can ascertain none of the enemy have advanced south of that Creek. I believe that he is assembling his... May 28, 1864