Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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1951 J. T. Twinley Robert E. Lee I have lately seen some notices in the papers in regard to the College in Lexington, and address you this note to say. -That I have two nephews whom it is my desire to educate and I have them at... Jan. 26, 1866
1952 Samuel Kennerly, Jr. Robert E. Lee On Tuesday the 16th of this month, (January) We opened a new Masonic Lodge in this place, and named it Lee Lodge, in honor of yourself, not with the view of raising a monument to your name, or of... Jan. 27, 1866
1953 Ralph Lite Robert E. Lee Will you be kind enough to send me at the above address a catalogue of your College. I desire to know when the next term will commence, expense of living etcÔI have a son in his 17th year that I... Feb. 1, 1866
1954 William Archer Cocke Robert E. Lee A large number of parents living in this section are anxious to patronize the College under your direction, will you please have forwarded to the above address, a few circulars Very ResplyYrs trWm... Feb. 1, 1866
1955 J. Temple Robert E. Lee I have received requests form a good many friends in the Southern States to "send them Circulars of Washington College" & not knowing where to obtain them, I take the liberty of... Feb. 2, 1866
1956 J. B. Williams Robert E. Lee You will confer a favor by sending to my address a Catalogue or Statement of the Course of Study & Expenses at Washington College. I am recommending your College to all my boys, and I hope if... Feb. 2, 1866
1957 Jonathan M. Taylor Robert E. Lee Please send me a catalogue of the College, as a number of young men here wish to have the distinguished honor of being under your supervisionAlso send me a catalogue of the Law School, or if no... Feb. 3, 1866
1958 Joseph Finegan Robert E. Lee Captain Taylor an old and esteemed friend of mine passed here yesterday with his two sons to place them at the College of which you are the distinguished head - These young gentlemen were denied... Feb. 3, 1866
1959 Duff Green Robert E. Lee After consultation with Genl Joseph E Lee and Mr McFarland I am advised to enclose you the draft of a bill which it is proposed to submit to the Legislature and to ask the privilege of putting your... Feb. 5, 1866
1960 Charles Marshall Robert E. Lee Your letter was received, and I have ordered the furniture as you desired. The table was on the original order as I gave it to Remmick, & also the chamber chairs.He omitted them in the same way... Feb. 5, 1866
1961 Sam Beach Robert E. Lee I shall dispatch by to-day’s mail a copy of Genl Patterson’s vindication; which in a former letter I had promised to send. You will see, that the General has sent it in his own name; and, least you... Feb. 5, 1866
1962 - Robert E. Lee After my regards to your self & family. I write to ask you for a favour for a few days. I have a friend that I owe 30$. & have tried every way to get it & have not succeeded, he wishes... Feb. 6, 1866
1963 Rathmmell Wilson Robert E. Lee In conversation with Mr. Townsend Warde of this city some time since, I expressed a desire to present a portion of a valuable scientific library (left to me by the Will of my late Brother Thomas B.... Feb. 6, 1866
1964 Samuel H. Anderson Robert E. Lee I have been charged as the Corresponding Secretary of the Philodemic Society of Georgetown College, with the pleasing duty of informing you that, at the late Grand Annual Meeting held January 18th... Feb. 8, 1866
1965 Lancaster & Co. Robert E. Lee Office of Lancaster & Co. Stock Exchange Brokers. Richmond, Va. Feb 9th 1866Dear SirWe have today received from the Treasurer of Ohio a check for $105: for interest due you on bonds of that... Feb. 9, 1866
1966 - Robert E. Lee Being desirous of sending my nephew, Mr. Francis Dumarchait, to the Military Institute of Lexington, and knowing no agents for the same in this city, I would respectfully beg you to enclose a... Feb. 10, 1866
1967 G. W. Garmany Robert E. Lee I have no reason to suppose that you could possibly recollect me, and if you did it was only that I was honoured with a short interview connected with the Military defenses of Savannah. Which... Feb. 10, 1866
1968 Samuel Taylor Robert E. Lee Yours of the 26th ult was received in due course by mail. It will take Prof: Baer, a month or more, to label the minerals; as he is nearly eighty years of age. When the labeling is completed, I... Feb. 12, 1866
1969 W. W. Black Robert E. Lee A PCL money to your address has been rec’d at this office, upon which there are no charges -Please send for the same without delay, or advise us what disposition to make of it. Very... Feb. 13, 1866
1970 T. B. Heck Robert E. Lee 510 feet shelving dressed and Beaded and capped 10 in wide 110 feet uprights 56 feet corner & molding 4 in wide 56 feet Base on floorI will do the work as above stated furnish all material and... Feb. 14, 1866
1971 T. P. Branch Robert E. Lee BANKING HOUSE OF BRANCH, SONS & CO Augusta. Ga. Feby 15th 1866Dr Sir.One of Georgia’s fairest daughters begs me to write you & request one of your “carte de viste” with yr autograph. It is... Feb. 15, 1866
1972 Burke Herbert & Co. Robert E. Lee Burke, Herbert & Co., Bankers & Brokers Alexandria, Va., Febry 17th 1866Dr SrYour <illegible> for the credit of Com. S. S. Lee $25 which we have this day advised himVery... Feb. 17, 1866
1973 Frank Magruder Robert E. Lee I desire to place my son under your superior instruction for one year, please send circular and oblige yours etcFrank Magruder Goshen Post Office Oldham County Ky Feb. 20, 1866
1974 Horace Sheley Robert E. Lee As Secretary of the Philolgic literary Society of Westminster College located at Fulton, Missouri, I take pleasure in informing you of your election, as an honorary member, of our Society.We will... Feb. 24, 1866
1975 Jones Brothers & Co. Robert E. Lee JONES BROS. & CO.Subscription Book Publishers Philadelphia, Feb 26th 1866Respected SirPardon the pertinacity that may appear to be rude except in a business view permit us to request that if... Feb. 26, 1866
1976 Mrs. M. B. Smith Robert E. Lee I have a son who I wish to send to the Institution over which you preside, at the earliest moment that my pecuniary means will warrant - I hope that you will send or have sent to me by return mail... Mar. 1, 1866
1977 Edward A. Pollard Robert E. Lee I take the liberty of enclosing you certain printed statements which may interest you; since I understand that the party who has attempted a fraud on my autorial rights has been boasting in New... Mar. 2, 1866
1978 Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee I have recd your letter of the 19th Ulto: in reference to the mill, & am Sorry to hear that it is in such bad condition. I agree with you in thinking that it had better be repaired as far as... Mar. 6, 1866
1979 E. C. Middleton Robert E. Lee Allow me to introduce to you Mr. E F Lutz of Baltimore.You will remember having received from me a few weeks ago a letter written in Cincinnati, in which I requested you to favour me with such a... Mar. 7, 1866
1980 John B. Baldwin Robert E. Lee Your letter in relation to the importance of the Covington & Ohio Railroad was duly received. If we were <illegible> actively engaged in pressing forward a bill providing for the making... Mar. 10, 1866
1981 Francis H. Smith Robert E. Lee Some time in December last, Mr. W. F. Dancy of Canton, Miss. was appointed a cadet in this Institution. He arrived in Lexington some 10 days ago, and called to see me for the first time today.He... Mar. 12, 1866
1982 Samel Barrett Robert E. Lee My profound respect for your character has led me to prefer the advantages of educating him in his own state & to send my ward Mr. Wm H Barrett to the institution over which you preside.For any... Mar. 12, 1866
1983 J. M. Dent Robert E. Lee It is very probable that the operations of our college will be suspended on or about the twenty fifth (25th) of the present month. And as I am anxious that I should loose no more time than I can... Mar. 13, 1866
1984 C. B. Richardson Robert E. Lee C. B. Richardson, Publisher & Bookseller No. 540 Broadway, New York, Mch 13 1866My dear SrYour kind favor of the 28th of Feby came duly to hand, and would have been earlier answered, but for... Mar. 13, 1866
1985 Rev. S. D. Stuart Robert E. Lee Maltby House A B. Miller, Proprietor. Baltimore, March 14th 1866Dear Gen:As I do not expect to see you very soon I enclose to you the card of Mrs. Newcomb - the wife of the gentleman who made us... Mar. 14, 1866
1986 George William Green Robert E. Lee I have intended writing to you for some time, and have only delayed thinking that perhaps your correspondence would never reach you, and now there is a chance I take the earliest opportunity of... Mar. 14, 1866
1987 W. H. Kinnon Robert E. Lee Two of my Sisters are anxious to send their Sons to the Institute now under your charge - Will you do me the kindness to let me know if they can be entered? I would also like to know the charges... Mar. 15, 1866
1988 P. T. Moore Robert E. Lee SECRETARY’S OFFICE National Express and Transportation Company, Richmond, Va. Mar 15th 1866My Dear GeneralI received a letter from a friend of mine, and admirer of yours, and a Member of the... Mar. 15, 1866
1989 Scranton and Burr Publishers Robert E. Lee AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY Publishers of Books Sold only by Subscription 148 Asylum Street Hartford, Conn., 15th March 1866Dr SirAs a considerable period has elapsed since our interview with you... Mar. 15, 1866
1990 Emma Willard Robert E. Lee In addressing you I do not feel as if addressing a stranger; I followed your career so attentively in the Mexican War as perhaps you may be aware if you read the library edition of my American... Mar. 15, 1866
1991 George W. Burr Robert E. Lee I have a young brother who is very desirous to go to Washington College. Will you be so kind as to inform me if there is any chance for him to enter. Also, the College tuition and how far advanced... Mar. 17, 1866
1992 Thomas T. Mumford Robert E. Lee Glen Alpine Bedford Va. Near Forest Depot V&T. R.R. March 18th 1866My dear SirI have heard that you were writing your recollections of the War? I beg that you will excuse one for asking your... Mar. 18, 1866
1993 George A. Wilde Robert E. Lee Two days since in glancing over some Exchanges obtained from the Enquirer Office I came across the following extract from the Louisville Journal of March 15th. Thinking it might interest you to... Mar. 19, 1866
1994 George A. Chase Robert E. Lee With the approval of the Rev. Mr. White, I have undertaken to arrange a musical and literary entertainment to be held in our largest hall - The Masonic Temple - during the second week in April, for... Mar. 19, 1866
1995 James Park Robert E. Lee It is my privilege to introduce another of my young friends, Mr. Frank Armstrong, who will come under your control and influence as a student in Washington College. Like the other young gentlemen... Mar. 19, 1866
1996 Robert E. Lee Julie G. Chouteau I have just rec’d your note of the 6 Inst: which has been kindly forwarded by Dr. Miller. As there is nothing you can ask which I will not grant, so it is with much pleasure that I send the... Mar. 21, 1866
1997 Robert E. Lee Julie J. Chouteau I have recd your note of the 6th Inst. which has been kindly forwarded by Dr Miller. As there is nothing you can ask which I will not grant, so it is with much pleasure that I send the autograph... Mar. 21, 1866
1998 William H. Hope Robert E. Lee I find the following in the proceedings of Congress of yesterday:The Arlington Heights PropertyMr. Ward, (rep) of N.Y., made a statement to the House that he had received numerous letters from... Mar. 22, 1866
1999 Robert E. Lee Edward S. Hedden The three articles taken from Arlington during its occupancy by the U.S. Soldiers, which accompanied your note of the 10th Inst: have been recd.I am much obliged to you for restoring them to me. As... Mar. 23, 1866
2000 Robert E. Lee Alexander Gardner I recd some days since your letter of the 10th with the profile photographs I requested on the 6th Inst: Since then I have recd the package, which you mention having previously sent, for which I am... Apr. 1866