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2551
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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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2552
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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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2553
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Robert E. Lee
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My dear Colonel
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I am desirous that the bravery & devotion 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 &...
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2554
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Robert E. Lee
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Walter H. Taylor
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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...
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2555
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles Carter Lee
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I was exceedingly sorry on my return to learn that I had missed your visit. I thought I informed you, that if Agnes was well enough I should go to Fluvanna, I regret very much that my visit there...
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2556
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Robert E. Lee
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William D. Cabell
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I thank you very sincerely for your notes of the 20th, which have just been delivered by Capt Owings - I am constrained to decline both of your kind propositions. That relating to the proposed...
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2557
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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I only recd a few days ago your letter of the 12th. I am very sorry to hear of your afflictions, but hope you have shaken off all them. You must keep you eyes open you precious boy, & not run...
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2558
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Robert E. Lee
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James K. Caskie
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The Bank Stock you were so kind as to cause to be transferred for me to Mr. Louis H. Marshall, my nephew, belong as I believe I informed you, to my sister Mrs Anne H. Marshall, for which I was the...
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2559
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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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2560
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Robert E. Lee
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Fitzhugh Lee
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I enclose you a letter from your cousin Mason, sent to me by a young woman in Washington to forwd to him; who seems anxious to learn of his whereabouts. I wish you would apprize all young women...
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2561
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Robert E. Lee
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E. M. Bruce
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I have just recd your letter of the 29th ulto: & hasten to thank you for yur generous offer. I have been elected President of the Washington College at this place, & am here to enter upon...
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2562
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph S. Topham & Co.
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I recd this inst your letter of the 18th ulto: Your remarks as to the advantages of the early publication of the work I propose, are entirely correct. But there are obstacles in the way which time...
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2563
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph S. Topham
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I have just recd your letter of the 25 Inst: I am unwilling that you should unecessarily undertake a long & wearisome journey.I cannot depart from what I have already stated to you, on the...
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2564
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Robert E. Lee
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Alfred Rives
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I am endeavoring to collect sufficient information to enable me to write a history of the Campaigns in Viga. All my records, reports, returns, orders etc were destroyed by the clerks in charge of...
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2565
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert Beverly
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Several young soldiers who are qualified & would have been willing to take Sandon Masons place in your family, have gone at other pursuits, & are now not available. I do not know any one at...
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2566
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Robert E. Lee
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Cyrus McCormick
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At a late meeting of the Board of Trustees of Washington College, it was resolved, with a view to a more thorough & extended course of scientific instruction; & to the liberal &...
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2567
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Robert E. Lee
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H. H. Gratz
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I have received your letter of the 4th Isnt: & in compliance with your request, enclose a prospectus of the present studies etc, of Washington College, which I hope will furnish you with all...
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2568
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Robert E. Lee
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Mrs. M. B. Brown
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I have the chair sent me by some of the young ladies of your seminary. I beg that you will present to them my sincere thanks for their very acceptable gift. It shall have a place in my own room...
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2569
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Robert E. Lee
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Thomas Miller
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The Revd S. D. Stuart has been appointed by the Board of Trustees of Washington College; an agent to receive subscriptions, to increase the endowment of the College, for the purpose of extending...
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2570
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Robert E. Lee
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S. D. Stuart
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I am much gratified to learn by your letter of the 27th Ulto: the success which you have so far met with in the execution of the mission, entrusted to you by the Board of Trustees of Washington...
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2571
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Robert E. Lee
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I. Stoddard Johnston
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I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 25 ulto: & for the information it contains. I should like very much to obtain a copy of the narrative of Genl Breckenridge's...
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2572
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Robert E. Lee
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S. D. Stuart
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I take pleasure in forwdg to you the accompy letter which I have just recd. With warmest wishes for your health & happiness I am very respyYour obt servtR E LeeRevd S. D. Stuart
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2573
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Robert E. Lee
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W. I. Hawks
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I would have complied with your request of the 18th Ulto: earlier, but had to send to Richmond for the photograph which has just reached me.I was very glad to perceive from your letter, that you...
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2574
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Robert E. Lee
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John Brockenbrough
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The letter of the Revd S. D. Stuart of the 13th Inst is respy returned to Judge John W. Brockenbrough.I am deeply sensible of my obligations to the Honble B. Wood for his good opinion, his interest...
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2575
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Robert E. Lee
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Churchill S. Gibson
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The subject of your letter of the 4th Ulto: has not been lost sight of. The Chair of Mental & Moral Philosophy in Washington College, will be filled at the general meeting of the Board of...
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2576
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Robert E. Lee
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Longstreet, Owen & Co.
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I am much obliged to you for your business card, & the pleasure it has afforded me, to know that you have entered into partnership. I know you will do your work well, & please myself...
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2577
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Robert E. Lee
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James S. Ford
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I am informed that the family of Genl A. G. Jenkins, reside at their farm, known by the name of Green Bottom, Cabell County, near Wyandotte, W, Virginia.Very respy your obt servtR E LeeMr James S....
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2578
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Robert E. Lee
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S. D. Stuart
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In reply to the card of Mrs Warren Newcomb, which you did me the honour to enclose in your letter of the 14th Inst: I have sent to her by mail, and a note of thanks. I enclose to you my photograph...
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2579
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Robert E. Lee
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Reuben Johnsston
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I have been requested by the friends of Genl R. H. Chilton, to express to you my opinions of his capacity, business qualifications etc which I most cheerfully do: and can at the same time bear...
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2580
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Robert E. Lee
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Washington College Trustees
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Your committee appointed to consider the condition of the College grounds & buildings, & devise a scheme of improvement, respectfully report at present only a few simple changes as needful...
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2581
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Robert E. Lee
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Jennie Congdon
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I enclose the photographs sent in your note of the 6th Inst: with my signature; and for your daily prayer in my behalf; return my most fervent thanks. Wishing you every blessingI am very truly...
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2582
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Robert E. Lee
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P. C. Lutphin
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I have received the copy of the Ulster Gazette, published 4 Jany 1800 which was enclosed in your letter of the 10th Inst I will place it in the Library of Washington College. Where it will serve to...
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2583
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Robert E. Lee
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James L. Bewley
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In reply to your letter of the 26th inst. I will state that I understand that the Rev. E. P. Walton, who is an agent for the Trustees of Washington College, to collect funds for the enlargement of...
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2584
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Robert E. Lee
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Mr. R. B. Richardson
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I am very much obliged to you for the copy of Remarks on Jefferson which you kindly sent me -Profr Diber's grammar has been inserted in the list of Text books of Washington College in the...
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2585
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Robert E. Lee
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Miss M. Norwell Caskie
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I have just recd your kind note of the 19th & wish it was in my power to accept your fathers & mothers invitation to stay with them, but cannot anticipate that pleasure, though I hope to...
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2586
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Robert E. Lee
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D. C. Robinson
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With pleasure I inform you of the action of the Faculty commending your son A. G. Robinson for uniform regularity of attendance upon his duties & for steady improvement in his studies during...
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2587
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Robert E. Lee
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John S. Gallaher
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I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury Draft for Five hundred and fifty seven 83/100 dollars. on account of the Board of Visitors.(Signed) R. E. Lee. Bvt: Col:Supt:...
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2588
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William R. Howard
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Robert E. Lee
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Real Estate and Collection Office Samuel Burns & Co. Dubuque, Iowa December 19th A.D. 1865My dear GeneralIn view of the fact that the history of your Campaigns written by yourself is about to...
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2589
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Rev. Alexander B. Grosart
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Robert E. Lee
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By the request of a member of my congregation (Prince’s Road United presbyterian) I beg to intimate that some considerable time ago a large and handsome edition of the English Bible suitably bound,...
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2590
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Mary F. Jarvis
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Robert E. Lee
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Will you have the kindness to inform me if a young gentleman of Penn. who is strictly moral and a warm sympathizer with the South can be admitted into your Institution. If so what requirements and...
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2591
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H. G. Aryman
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Robert E. Lee
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In conversing with a young gentleman from Augusta, a Wm Townsend, I learned a few days ago that you are engaged with writing a history of the war in which you have been so prominent a commander.The...
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2592
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Gilbert B. Gibson
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Robert E. Lee
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Excuse the liberty I take in addressing you, my object being to ascertain if students will be received in Washington College on the 1st of February 1866, or only at the opening of the College in...
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2593
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S. D. Stuart
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Robert E. Lee
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On yesterday I sent some account of my migration to Baltimore - directed to Col. McLaughlin There are some matters to which I wish to call your attention before I set out on my trip to N. York But...
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2594
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P. J. Burns
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Robert E. Lee
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REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTIONS OFFICE. Samuel Burns & Co., Keokuk, Iowa January 3d A. D. 186[6]General.Please excuse us in this instance for addressing you without a personal acquaintance.We are...
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2595
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David S. G. Cabell
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Robert E. Lee
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Lexington VA: 8 Jan 66
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2596
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Robert E. Lee
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W. I. Hawks
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I would have complied with your request of the 18th Ulto: earlier, but had to send to Richmond for the photograph which has just reached me.I was very glad to perceive from your letter, that you...
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2597
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T. Elwood
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Robert E. Lee
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I learn through my friends in Richmond that you propose writing a History of the War which has just closed -My object in a addressing you is with view to open a correspondence for the publishing of...
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2598
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L. B. Freeman
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Robert E. Lee
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You will pardon the liberty I take in addressing you. My reason is that I desire to know if there is a Theological School connected with your Lexington College If so what conditions and...
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2599
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A. H. Smith,
W. S. Guthrie,
W. H. Burgwyn
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Robert E. Lee
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We the undersigned a committee from the Philanthropic Society of the University of North Carolina have the honor to inform you that you have been selected as the first choice of the Society to...
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2600
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Thomas G. Pratt
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Robert E. Lee
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I wish to send <illegible> to Washington College my ward Saml. Sprigg the grandson of the late Gov. S. Sprigg of Maryland -Be pleased on the receipt of this to send me a circular containing...
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