Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

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2301 Robert E. Lee Miss Len Campbell In compliance with your request I send you my Photograph. It is the last that has been taken & is the only kind I have. I wish I had a better.Very respyR E Lee Jan. 10, 1870
2302 Robert E. Lee H. Hughes Abstract: Letter of 13 JAN1870 written at Washington College to Mr. H. Hughes, SB, New York City acknowledging receipt of his letter obviously applying for the position of the Chair of Applied... Jan. 13, 1870
2303 Robert E. Lee Messrs. Tappey, Luvisden & Co. Abstract: Letter of 15 JAN 1870 written at Washington College to Messrs. Tappey, Luvisden & Co. thanking them for the fossil vertebrae of some antideluvian animal along with the thanks of the... Jan. 15, 1870
2304 Robert E. Lee L. D. McCormick Abstract: Letter of 15 JAN 1870 written at Washington College to Mr. L. D. McCormick thanking him for a copy of The History of the Indian Tribes of North America. Jan. 15, 1870
2305 Robert E. Lee Andrew Atkinson Humphreys Abstract: Letter of 17 JAN 1870 written at Washington College to General A. A. Humphreys, Chief Engineer, Washington, DC thanking him for the photolithographs of the Campaign maps in Virginia for... Jan. 17, 1870
2306 Robert E. Lee Augustus Robin I return you my thanks for the fine steel engraving of Mr George Peabody which you have been so kind as to send me, which I will place in the Library of Washington College.Very respy your obt... Jan. 18, 1870
2307 Robert E. Lee John Watrus Beckwith The Literary Societies of Washington College sent to you an invitation to address them at the coming Commencement, in June next; and not having heard from you fear that their letter or your reply... Jan. 20, 1870
2308 Robert E. Lee Nahum Capen I regret that indisposition will prevent my attending the funeral of Mr George Peabody. I have been indisposed for several weeks & am unable in my present condition to undertake the journey.I... Jan. 21, 1870
2309 Robert E. Lee Mr. S. Root I regret that indisposition will prevent my attending the funeral of Mr George Peabody. I am unable to undertake the journey at this season & cannot therefore anticipate the pleasure of seeing... Jan. 21, 1870
2310 Robert E. Lee Thomas Dunn English Abstract: Letter of 22 JAN 1870 written at Washington College to Dr. Thomas Dunn English thanking him for sending the OLD GUARD publication free for 1870 to the College. Regrets that the College... Jan. 22, 1870
2311 Robert E. Lee E. M. Martin Abstract: Letter of 7 FEB 1870 written at Washington College to the Right Reverend E. M. Martin, Bishop of E M Church, St. Louis requesting through the Faculty and the joint committee of the... Feb. 7, 1870
2312 Robert E. Lee Walter A. Patrick Abstract: Letter of 10 FEB 1870 written at Washington College to Walter A. Patrick, Esq. stating that a draft of $250 had been received for his son. He goes on to say that the $850 expended... Feb. 10, 1870
2313 Robert E. Lee Emily Hay I am much obliged to Profr Goldwin Smith for the interest he feels in Virginia & wish that the tide of emigration from England could be turned towards the State. Englishmen need not fear the... Feb. 15, 1870
2314 Robert E. Lee Rudolph Kleberg Abstract: Letter of 19 FEB 1870 written in Lexington to Rudolph Kleberg, Esq., Yorktown, Dewitt County, TX concerning his enrollment and that of his brother in the Law School. Also advises that... Feb. 19, 1870
2315 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe, Blanche de Trigueti Childe As you are constantly connected in my thoughts & firmly united in my affections I must address you both & express my regrets at not having been able to write to you for so long a time,... Feb. 19, 1870
2316 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe As you are constantly connected in my thoughts & firmly united in my affections I must address you both & express my regrets at not having been able to write to you for so long a time,... Feb. 19, 1870
2317 Robert E. Lee Walter H. Taylor The Revd W. H. Ruffner[1] of this County has been recommended by many worthy citizens as Superintendent of Education for the State. He goes to Richmond to day & I have asked him to make your... Feb. 21, 1870
2318 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter Your long silence was most agreeably broken by your letter of the 13th instant and I was delighted to find that you were alive and well and still in America. I could not find out until I received... Feb. 22, 1870
2319 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe I was very glad to receive your letter of the 17th Ulto: & to hear that my dear niece was well & driving & visiting about, to the delight I know of those who saw her. I hope that before... Mar. 8, 1870
2320 Robert E. Lee Joseph Henry Allow me to make known to you Mr. Leander J. McCormick of Chicago, a gentleman of high standing & character, who wishes to erect and provide with superior instruments an Astronomical and... Mar. 11, 1870
2321 Robert E. Lee William Preston Johnston Dr Pendleton & the Revd Mr Thompson dine with us today at 2 P.M. I shall be very glad if you will join us then.But Mrs Johnston informed me yesterday that she thought of leaving us this... Mar. 15, 1870
2322 Robert E. Lee Ann L. Jones Abstract: Letter of 16 MAR 1870 written in Lexington to Mrs. Ann L. Jones of Piedmont Station, Fauquier County, VA and in response mailed her a catalogue. Apparently the matter of tuition came up... Mar. 16, 1870
2323 Robert E. Lee H. H. Smith Abstract: Letter of 16 MAR 1870 written in Lexington to Professor H. H. Smith of Lincolnton, NC forwarding a catalogue as requested. Comments on the NC school and a student by the name of W. A.... Mar. 16, 1870
2324 Robert E. Lee W. T. Brantley Abstract: Letter of 16 MAR 1870 written at Washington College to the Reverend W. T. Brantley, DD, Atlanta, GA advising that he was chosen to deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon on Sunday in... Mar. 16, 1870
2325 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee The Drs & others think I had better go to the South in the hope of relieving the efforts of the cold under which I have been laboring all the winter. I think I should do better here & am... Mar. 21, 1870
2326 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee The Drs & others think I had better go to the South in the hope of relieving the efforts of the cold under which I have been laboring all the winter. I think I should do better here & am... Mar. 21, 1870
2327 Robert E. Lee William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Your letter of the 17th Inst: has been recd. Lest I should appear obstinate, if not perverse, I have yielded to the kind importunity of my Physicians & of the Faculty to take a trip towards the... Mar. 22, 1870
2328 Robert E. Lee Ann L. Jones Abstract: Letter of 24 MAR 1870 written at Washington College to Mrs. Ann L. Jones in follow-up to his letter of 16 MAR 1870 in the matter of two prospective students for the College. Advises that... Mar. 24, 1870
2329 Robert E. Lee W. L. Marshall Secy M. S. F. En Co - Savannah Geo - 8 Apl 1870SirI have had the honor to receive the certificate of my election as an Honorary Member of the Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine Compy of Savannah Geo.... Apr. 8, 1870
2330 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I recd a letter from Mary today saying that Richardson had sent me a check for $800. on account of sales of Memoirs, which was payable to my order. I have requested that it be placed to my credit... Apr. 18, 1870
2331 Robert E. Lee William Preston Johnston I am much obliged to you for your kind letter. I recd a telegram from the Proprietor of the Galt House Louisville, which I answered, stating that it would be out of my power to return to that city.... Apr. 21, 1870
2332 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter Your very kind letter of the 24th April has followed me from Savannah to this place and has been most gladly welcomed. It would give me great pleasure to continue my journey to Goodwood but I... May 20, 1870
2333 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Wickham Renshaw Byerly I have recd your kind invitation of the 17th, & had previously determined if possible, to stop at H. Hill on my way to Lexington. I expect to be detained here three days with my Drs but if I... May 23, 1870
2334 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter I found on my arrival here you letter of the 5th May. My reply to your former, which I did not receive till my return to Virginia I hope you have received. See that I told you how glad we would be... Jun. 2, 1870
2335 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe I have just recd your letter of the 20th Ulto: & hasten to thank you for your Kind interest in my health & welfare. I returned to Lexington last Saturday, 28th Ulto: after an absence of two... Jun. 3, 1870
2336 Robert E. Lee A. N. Gordon I have recd your letter of the 3rd Inst: announcing my election as an honorary member of the Young Mens Christian Association of Washington College, a society in whose prosperity I take the... Jun. 4, 1870
2337 Robert E. Lee Cassius F. Lee I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 1st & the interest you evince in the character of the people of the South & their defense of the rights which they believed were... Jun. 6, 1870
2338 Robert E. Lee Cassius F. Lee I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 1st & the interest you evince in the character of the people of the South & their defence of the rights which they believed were... Jun. 6, 1870
2339 Robert E. Lee Eliza Perry Abstract: Letter of 17 JUN 1870 written at Washington College to Mrs. Eliza Perry of St. Louis, MO thanking her for the box of geological specimens sent to the College. Apologizes for the delay in... Jun. 17, 1870
2340 Robert E. Lee Washington College Board of Trustees Abstract: Letter of 21 JUN 1870 written at Washington College to the Board of Trustees giving the number of students attending the just completed session - 345 - and the states from which they... Jun. 21, 1870
2341 Robert E. Lee My Dear Sir Your son has taken this session the Degree of Master of Arts, the highest honour conferred by this Institution. In consideration of his Distinguished grade among the Class of A.M.s the Faculty have... Jun. 27, 1870
2342 Robert E. Lee T. A. Bartlette I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son, <Inyl> T. Bartlette, for his distinguished industry and success in his studies... Jun. 28, 1870
2343 Robert E. Lee Fanny Butler I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son W. W. Butler for his regular attendance on his college duties & for his industry... Jun. 28, 1870
2344 Robert E. Lee H. A. Tayloe I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son Wm H. Tayloe for his distinguished industry and success in his studies during the... Jun. 28, 1870
2345 Robert E. Lee J. L. Campbell I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son John L Campbell for his regular attendance on his college duties and for his industry... Jun. 28, 1870
2346 Robert E. Lee Washington Chaney I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son L. B. Chaney for his regular attendance on his college duties, & for his industry... Jun. 28, 1870
2347 Robert E. Lee John Laws I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your ward G A Dazey for regular attendance on his college duties, and industry and improvement... Jun. 28, 1870
2348 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Steele I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the Faculty of Washington College, commending your ward, J. C. Poague, for his regular attendance upon college duties, and his industry... Jun. 28, 1870
2349 Robert E. Lee Benjamin L. Willingham I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the Faculty of Washington College commanding your son Calder B. Willingham for his regular attendance upon his college duties, and for his... Jun. 28, 1870
2350 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter I was very sorry to part with you all, and must say in all truth that my regret has not in the least diminished since. But I believe the same would have been the case had I remained with you all... Jul. 19, 1870