Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1851 Robert E. Lee - After four years of arduous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. I need not tell... Apr. 10, 1865
1852 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: It is with pain that I announce to Your Excellency the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. The operations which preceded this result will be reported in full. I will... Apr. 12, 1865
1853 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckinridge It was apparent during thepastwinter that reinforcements were continuously reaching the armies under Genl Grant in front of Richmond, & that every preparation was being made for the early... Apr. 12, 1865
1854 James M. Noonan Robert E. Lee I am under the necessity of asking your advice upon a subject which I feel very much interested in. There are several Hundred men here belonging to the army of northern Virginia. They are fed once... Apr. 17, 1865
1855 Thomas M. Cook Robert E. Lee This afternoon I had the honor of calling at your residence to see you; but although I sent my card in to you, was refused admission. It was assigned to me as my mission from New York to see you.... Apr. 23, 1865
1856 Thomas M. Cook Robert E. Lee Bearing in mind your intimation at the close of the last interview I was honored with having with you, and respecting your sensibility in that respect. I have not pursued to repeat my call on you,... Apr. 29, 1865
1857 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Carter I have just recd dearest Markie your letter of the 26th Ulto: Your constant kindness & sympathy in every change & circumstance of life is very cheering & Comforting. I know you Sorrow... May 2, 1865
1858 Charles Benjamin Richardson Robert E. Lee With regard to the suggestion I made to you referring to the proposed volume upon your campaigns, it is suitable that you should know to what extent I feel a personal interest in the matter. Having... May 5, 1865
1859 William H. Platt Robert E. Lee I cannot longer refrain from writing to you to say how much you are in our hearts and prayers.The greatful hearts of millions will ever bless you for struggling so long and so nobly for their right... May 5, 1865
1860 Hanson A. Risley Robert E. Lee I am spending a few days here on official business providing for relieving commercial intercourse of restrictions so far as possible under laws passed with reference to a less happy state of... May 9, 1865
1861 Robert E. Lee Belle Stewart I am surprized Miss Bella that you should want the likeness of an old man when you can get that of So many young ones, but as Keith Says such is the case, I send the last I have. I hope it may... May 9, 1865
1862 John Letcher Robert E. Lee I avail myself of the first opportunity which has presented itself since our recent crisis, to say that my confidence in you as a a [sic] gentleman, a christian, and an unrivalled military leader... May 15, 1865
1863 Robert E. Lee Dr. S. B. Anderson I can only return you my Sincere thanks for the Strawberries, milk bread & butter you have so Kindly sent us. They were all very nice & much enjoyed by Mrs. Lee.For your prayers &... May 17, 1865
1864 Robert E. Lee William D. Cabell My dear Sir: The house I offered you, the property of my Father, Mr Mayo Cabell, is at your service and I hope you will not hesitate to accept it. I have to regret that it is not better and more... May 23, 1865
1865 Robert E. Lee Andrew Johnson Being excluded from the provisions of amnesty and pardon[1] contained in the proclamation of the 29th ult., I hereby apply for the benefits, and full restoration of all rights and privileges,... Jun. 13, 1865
1866 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe I have often during the last four years desired to write to you. Amid the engrossing events of that period you were never forgotten, & I grieved for the loss of your sister as I Could only do... Jun. 17, 1865
1867 Robert E. Lee Martha Louise Patteson Branch I am very happy to be able to join in the celebration of the dayTruly yoursR E Lee,19 June '65Note on envelope: "Sent to me on my 34th birthday with a button of his by Genl Lee"[1] Jun. 19, 1865
1868 Robert E. Lee Martha Louise Patteson Branch I am very happy to be able to join in the celebration of the dayTruly yoursR E Lee19 June ’65Envelope: Note from Mrs Branch: “sent on my 34th birthday with a button[2] of his by Genl Lee”Second... Jun. 19, 1865
1869 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Carter I cannot leave Richmond dear Markie without thanking your for your kind note of the 4th Inst. You must not be so sorrowful. We all have much to be thankful for, & you who Can do so much good,... Jun. 20, 1865
1870 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I rec’d to day your letter of the 19th. I send you the Times of the 21st which will tell you all about the indictments which I know. The papers are arguing the Subject pro & Con, & I... Jun. 21, 1865
1871 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Carter I have recd your little note with the handerkerchiefs & pens. I am exceedingly obliged to you, though am tempted to scold. I told you I wanted nothing except to see you. By not believing me,... Jun. 24, 1865
1872 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee I enclose a letter from Mr Spilman in reference to Romankoke. The only way in which I know a title can be given to the place is by a deed signed by me as Executor of your Grd Fathers will & by... Jul. 10, 1865
1873 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee I have just returned from a visit to your uncle Carter, & among my letters find one from some of your Comrades to you, which I enclose. I was happy to discover from the [words missing from... Jul. 22, 1865
1874 Robert E. Lee John B. Cocke I am very much obliged to you for the good care you have given my horse. I had hoped he might have been of Some Service to you, but fear he has been the cause of trouble. I am extremely obliged to... Jul. 28, 1865
1875 Robert E. Lee Walter H. Taylor I am desirous that the bravery of the Army of N. Va shall be correctly transmitted to posterity. This is the only tribute that can be paid to the worth of its noble officers & soldiers, & I... Jul. 31, 1865
1876 Robert E. Lee My Dear Sir I was much pleased to hear of your return to your home, & to learn by your letter of the 2nd, of the kindness & consideration with which you were treated during your visit; & of the... Aug. 1865
1877 Robert E. Lee the Trustees of Washington College I have delayed for some days, replying to your letter of the 5th Inst: informing me of my election by the Board of Trustees, to the Presidency of Washington College, from a desire to give the... Aug. 24, 1865
1878 Robert E. Lee John Letcher I was much pleased to hear of your return to your home, and to learn by your letter of the 2d of the kindness and consideration with which you were treated by your former congressional associates... Aug. 28, 1865
1879 Robert E. Lee Philip Slaughter It gives me pleasure to endorse the statements of Genl Long in favour of young kinsmen. They deserve the approbation of those with whom they have served, & I wish them every success in the... Aug. 31, 1865
1880 P. G. T. Beauregard Robert E. Lee Your circular of the 31st. July reached me only a few days since. I regret to hear that you also have lost your papers. Johnston is in the same condition, I believe, for a part of his own & a... Sep. 1, 1865
1881 Robert E. Lee Mary Ann "Nannie" Enders Cabell It has given me great pleasure to comply with the request contained in your note of the 2nd Inst.I regret very much not having seen you before leaving Richmond, but I know it is owing to Genl Fitz... Sep. 8, 1865
1882 Robert E. Lee Matthew Fontaine Maury I have just recd your letter of the 8 Ulto. We have certainty not found our form of Govt: all that was anticipated by its original founders. But that may be partly our fault, in expecting too much;... Sep. 8, 1865
1883 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I reached here yesterday about 1 P.M. & on riding up to the Hotel, was met by Profr White of the Washington College, who brought me up to his father in Laws, Col Reed, the oldest member of the... Sep. 19, 1865
1884 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd today dear Mary your letter of the 17th & am very glad to hear of Robs arrival & that you are all well. I am sorry that I missed seeing the latter, but find it was necessary that I... Sep. 25, 1865
1885 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just recd your note (without date) forwd in the package sent by Custis. I am glad to hear that Rob is improving & hoped you had the pleasure of seeing Mr Dana I have written to Col:... Oct. 3, 1865
1886 Robert E. Lee P. G. T. Beauregard I have received your letter of the 1st ult and am very sorry to learn that the papers of yourself and Johnston are lost, or at least beyond your reach; but I hope they may be recovered. Mine never... Oct. 3, 1865
1887 Robert E. Lee Williams Carter Wickham Henry handed me this morning your letter of the 12th Ulto. I am very glad he has returned to the college, & feel assured that he will devote himself to his studies & the acquisition of... Oct. 3, 1865
1888 Edward A. Pollard Robert E. Lee I am about to commence a very large and important work, the design of which is not a little ambitious. I am making arrangements with Mr. Carleton, the well-known publisher here to write an... Oct. 4, 1865
1889 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd your letters of the 1st & 4th Inst: The latter was brought by Custis. Life is indeed gliding away & I have nothing of good to shew for mine that is past. I pray I may be spared... Oct. 9, 1865
1890 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Mrs. Cocke has decided not to go this morg. I therefore send this by mail.Mrs. Rhodes has written to me that she has sent me a number of the London Quarterly containing an article on the “close of... Oct. 10, 1865
1891 Robert E. Lee Edward A. Pollard I received by the last mail your letter of the 4th inst., and am glad to learn that you are about to commence a history of the war. A full and true account of that eventful period will be received... Oct. 12, 1865
1892 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Capt Edmund proposes to return to Oakland tomorrow, & I take advantage of the opportunity thus afforded to write to you. Although I have not heard from you since I last wrote, I hope you are... Oct. 15, 1865
1893 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I only recd your letter of the 9th by Mr [Moorman], yesterday. I enclose a letter to Rob on his matters. Hey may have any of my clothes he fancies, but they are all here. If he was here he could... Oct. 19, 1865
1894 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee I did not receive till yesterday your letter of the 8th Inst: I regret very much having missed seeing you, & still more to hear that you have been Suffering with intermittent fever. I think the... Oct. 19, 1865
1895 Wade Hampton Robert E. Lee On my return to this place after an absence of two months, I found your kind & most acceptable letter. The terms in which you were pleased to express your regret at my absence during the last... Nov. 2, 1865
1896 Jonathan Echols Robert E. Lee My attention has been called to an article published in the “New York News” of the 7th inst, which was written by a friend of mine in Kentucky, Maj J. Stoddard Johnston, whom you may recollect as... Nov. 23, 1865
1897 P. G. T. Beauregard Robert E. Lee Office of the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad CompanyNew Orleans November 25 1865My Dear General:I take advantage of the Kind offer of Capt Kichern Royal Engrs, to send, as... Nov. 25, 1865
1898 G. W. Alexander Robert E. Lee I learn through the press that you are writing the history of your campaigns during the late war. Having been a Confederate Soldier myself and served under your immediate command for one year I... Dec. 18, 1865
1899 A. W. McCoy Robert E. Lee Seeing from various publications that you had been appointed President of the Washington College, I drop you a few lines for some information in relation to the probable expense that a young man... Dec. 18, 1865
1900 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Carter I only recd a few days since your letter of the 2nd Sept: accompg Thos: a Kemps imitation of Christ, which you kindly sent me.1 I have read some of your favourite chapters, & hope I may derive... Dec. 20, 1865