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2501
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Robert E. Lee
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Henry A. DuBois
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U.S. Mil Acad - y West Point 9 Feb - y 1853SirI have rec - d your letter of the 7th Inst: & regret that I cannot with proprieity grant the leave of absence to your Son you desire, to attend a...
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2502
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Robert E. Lee
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William Henry Fitzhugh Lee
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I take advantage of the transmission of a letter from Sweet Mary Whittingham to send you a few lines, the only offering I can now give you of my affection & interest. The Pnt will close early...
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2503
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Robert E. Lee
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Edward C. Turner
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I have just returned & rec - d your letter of the 11 Febr - for which I am much obliged - I have not yet engaged an overseer. If the man you speak of will in your opinion suit my purposes I am...
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2504
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Robert E. Lee
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J. W. Ware
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In reply to your letter of the 15th, I have to state that, when you were ordered to report to Gen'l Johnston, it was supposed that there were with him several unassigned companies which might...
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2505
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Robert E. Lee
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J. W. Ware
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Your communication of the 26th has been received. I regret to learn that there are no unassigned companies with Gen'l Johnston with which to form the neucleus of your regiment, and I am sorry...
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2506
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Robert E. Lee
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J. Thompson Brown
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Col: Genl Jackson has applied for an additional battery - I wish you to select one, giving preference to one from that part of the Country, or to one desirous of serving there. Please see me at my...
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2507
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Robert E. Lee
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J. E. B. Stuart
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I send a letter to Gen - l Wm F. Lee in response to his just reference to me - Please send it & table all measures to ascertain truth of report - The Hard bread will be sentVery trulyGenl Stuart
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2508
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles S. Venable
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I have delayed acknowledging your letter of the 1st, hoping to find time for a more satisfactory reply; but the days bring with them no more leisure. I am much obliged to you for your estimate of...
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2509
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Robert E. Lee
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John B. Minor
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I have been informed by the Corresponding Sec - y of the Educational Society of VA: that I have been appointed in conjunction with yourself & the Rev - d Dr. Dabney, a committee to prepare an...
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2510
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Robert E. Lee
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Mrs. S. A. Rees
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Your Son Albert reached Lexington about a week since. I procured him lodging in the family of the rev - d Mr & Mrs. Elevee; of the Presbyterian Church, where he will have every beneficial...
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2511
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Robert E. Lee
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W. A. Morgan
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I do not know what rule is now followed in making appointments in the U.S. Army. Formerly vacancies were filled by the graduates of West Point, & as necessity required, by the appointment from...
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2512
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Robert E. Lee
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Jedediah Hotchkiss
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I am very much obliged to you for copies of your Map of thirty five miles around Richmond. They are well executed & as far as I can judge from a cursory examination are accurate. I will send...
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2513
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Robert E. Lee
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W. Gordon McCabe
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I do not recollect ever having rec - d recommendations from Gen - ls Anderson & Heth for the assignment of Col: Wm L. Pegram to the command of brigades in their Divisions. If I did they were...
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2514
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Robert E. Lee
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T. Hewitt Key
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I have rec - d by the hands of Col: Mc Culloh the two volumes you have presented to the Library of Washington College, a copy of your Philological Essays & of your Latin Grammar. They are...
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2515
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Robert E. Lee
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Richard S. Ewell
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The latest reports from Smiths Men (Telh Road) represent that the force which advanced to that front was only cavalry & about two regiments. Everything appears perfectly quiet in this direction...
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2516
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Robert E. Lee
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Mrs. Thomas J. Jackson
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I have recd your letter of the 2nd ulto: in reference to your brother Capt J. G. Morrison. It will give me great pleasure to aid him in obtaining any position he desires, but at present it is...
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2517
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Robert E. Lee
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Margaret B. Daingerfield
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I have recd your very kind note of the 13th ulto; accompg the package of socks which you sent for my use. I am truly obliged to you for your remembrance of me, but you must not suppose that I...
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2518
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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I enclose a letter from Mr Spilman in reference to Romancoke. The only way in which I know a little can be given to the place is a deed signed by me as Executor of your Grd Father's will &...
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2519
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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I have just returned from a visit to your Uncle Carters & among my letters find one from some of your comrades to you, which I enclose. I was happy to discover from the - that it was - for me....
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2520
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Robert E. Lee
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William Henry Fitzhugh Lee
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I was very glad to receive by the last Packet from Richmond your letter of the 22nd. We had all been quite anxious to hear from you & were much gratified to learn that you were all well &...
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2521
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles Minnigrode
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The accompg letter will give all the information I have of the interment of Col: Simmons. I regret I can give no clue to his grave.I am very glad to hear of Mrs M's improved condition & of...
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2522
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Robert E. Lee
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Philip Slaughter
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It gives me pleasure to endorse the statements of Genl Long in favour of your kinsmen. They deserve the approbation of those with whom they have served, & I wish them every success in the...
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2523
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Robert E. Lee
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Jacob J. Fort
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The Surgeon has this inst reported to me that your son Cadet J. L. Fort has had a serious attack of hemorrhage of the lungs, which though not alarming as to any immediate consequences, leads him to...
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2524
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Robert E. Lee
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Jerome N. Bonaparte
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I have just recd your note of the 11th & am highly gratified at the prospect of having a reduction of your bust - I shall value it very highly, & place it among the most esteemed objects in...
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2525
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Robert E. Lee
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Thomas H. Ellis
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I am extremely obliged to you for the books you were so kind to send to me yesterday. I shall prize them as evidence of your friendship.I remain very truly YoursR E Lee
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2526
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Robert E. Lee
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Stonewall Jackson
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I have just recd your note - It is too late for me to get to the artist by the hour designated.Very trulyR E Lee
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2527
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph E. Johnston
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I enclose a note just recd Signed <Lancy> Jones, brought me by his brother. There are no troops in this city that could suit to that quarter, & I hope your own pickets have given you the...
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2528
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Robert E. Lee
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S. Bassett French
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May every happiness & success attend you. I am glad that General Jackson will have the benefit of your presence, & get <illegible> your loss to the good Gov - I thank you sincerely...
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2529
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Robert E. Lee
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Stonewall Jackson
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I have just recd your note. It is too late for me to get to the Artist by the hour designated - Very trulyR E Lee
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2530
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Robert E. Lee
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Stonewall Jackson
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I have recd your letters of the 25th & am very glad to see that Major White has carried out your instructions so thoroughly & has secured all the desired witnesses. As regard to the Arty of...
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2531
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Robert E. Lee
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Gooch Raily
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I have recd your letter of the 13th Inst: & am gratified to find that you are imbued with the spirit that accentuates all our youth to defend their Country. I cannot however advise that you act...
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2532
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Robert E. Lee
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Nat Burwell, Jr.
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I am very much obliged to you for the apples & wild cat skin you sent me. Major Harman sent them to me the inst I left Orange Ct H for this city, & I brought them down with me - , that your...
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2533
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Robert E. Lee
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Miss Mary
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I am very much obliged to you for the beautiful handkerchief you sent me, & still more for the kind sentiments of your accompy note. The former has great value in my eyes as a specimen of your...
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2534
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Robert E. Lee
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Richard S. Ewell
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I am much concerned at the desertions in the <illegible> brigade - Can you ascertain the cause & remove it - ? Perhaps some changes of position in the <14> Regt: might be beneficial...
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2535
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles Carter Lee
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Your letter of the 12th afforded me much gratification. I wish the interpretation given to your dream may be realized & that health & abundance may abound in the Army. That such may be the...
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2536
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles Carter Lee
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I was very much gratified yesterday at recg your letter of the 5th - & pleased to learn the good health of your household & the safe return of Sis - Lucy and Mildred. What did you let them...
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2537
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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I have had the honour to receive your dispatch today. Unless Butler is promoted no one can be promoted to his Brigade - I believe Dunovant gives the fairest promise among the S. C. Colonels &...
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2538
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Robert E. Lee
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Miss Neilia Cave
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I am most grateful for your remembrance, & the useful present have made me. I trust a kind Providence will grant to a nations prayers the success you so ardently desire, & soon restore to...
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2539
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Robert E. Lee
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Mrs. T. J. Jackson
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I have recd your letter of the 2nd ulto: in reference to your brother Capt J. G. Morrison. It will give me great pleasure to aid him in obtaining any position he desires, but at present it is...
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2540
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Robert E. Lee
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Unknown
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I have recd the keg of mackerel you were so kind as to send me & it has added much to the enjoyment of our breakfast this mrng. I am very much obliged to you for your offer to refill the keg...
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2541
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Robert E. Lee
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George E. Pickett
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I desire you to meet me at the left of your line this morg & accompany me along its extentR E Lee
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2542
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Robert E. Lee
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Col. Baldwin
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Serious injury may befall us, if ammunition for our mortars should fail in time of arrivalR E Lee Genl
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2543
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary C. Jerdone
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I am much gratified to find that I am still remembered by you & am very grateful for your pretty New Years gift. It will be very useful & I require nothing to remind me of my Camp near...
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2544
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Robert E. Lee
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Unknown
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I recd some days since your kind note of the 22 ulto: which has been followed by the loss to which it referred. The Contents are very acceptable, & in excellent condition, notwithstanding their...
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2545
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles F. Suttle
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I have recd the riding gloves you sent me & am much obliged to you for your remembrance of me. They are very warm & comfortable - I join cordially in your wish for peace & that we may...
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2546
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Robert E. Lee
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Margaret B. Daingerfield
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I have recd your very kind note of the 13th ulto; accompg the package of socks which you sent for my use. I am truly obliged to you for your remembrance of me, but you must not suppose that I...
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2547
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Robert E. Lee
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William D. Cabell
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I am extremely grateful for the offer contained in your letter of the 23rd. It is too generous for me to accept. I cannot consent to be a burden to you or your friends. My purpose is to procure...
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2548
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Robert E. Lee
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Mr. L. R. Spilman
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The farm you refer to in your letter of the 7th is part of the Estate of the late G. W. P. Custis. Upon the execution of his will, it will become the property of my youngest son, Robt E Lee to whom...
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2549
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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I enclose a letter from Mr Spilman in reference to Romancoke. The only way in which I know a little can be given to the place is a deed signed by me as Executor of your Grd Father's will &...
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2550
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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I have just returned from a visit to your Uncle Carters & among my letters find one from some of your comrades to you, which I enclose. I was happy to discover from the <illegible> that...
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