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2601
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T. U. St. John
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Robert E. Lee
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Sometime during the fall I sent the original of the enclosed paper to Lexington - but having reason to apprehend some miscarriage, I now send duplicates requesting your attention to this principal...
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2602
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Sidney Smith Lee
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Robert E. Lee
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I am so sorry I did not meet with you in Richmond - I was obliged to leave here on Monday the 8th. and I see by the papers arrived on the following evening. I had made an arrangement with Fitz to...
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2603
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Thomas J. Hardin
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Robert E. Lee
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It is with a profound Sensation of esteem and regard that I now address you. Though unacquainted with you personally yet your name is as familiar as that of a father. The events of the last five...
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2604
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G. W. Francis
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Robert E. Lee
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I have in my possession two articles from your late residence at "Arlington." One an old deed bearing date 1639, the other and old work on the "Anti-Christian Conspiracy." They...
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2605
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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Robert E. Lee
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Mildred’s very welcome letter reached me last Sunday. It was the first I had heard from any of you in Lexington directly, though through Fitzhugh who saw you in Richmond, & through Agnes who...
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2606
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Robert F. Patterson
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Robert E. Lee
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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 respyyour obt servtR E Lee Mr James S....
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2607
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C. Newton
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Robert E. Lee
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Indeed I feel myself greatly honored that I have been chosen for a certain purpose which I take so great pride in attending to and which although finds me rather unqualified to be communicating...
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2608
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Rathmell Wilson
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Robert E. Lee
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On Saturday last I forwarded from Newark, Delaware Six Boxes of Books marked as follows. (Via Washington & Gordonsville)Washington College Lexington, Va Care of Mr Edward Echols Lynchburg,...
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2609
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C. G. Fruman
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Robert E. Lee
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Please send me a catalogue of the Military Institute under your supervision.Would like to become a Student. Very RespectfullyC. G. Fruman Eminence Ky
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2610
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Thomas J. Smith
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Robert E. Lee
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I have seen it stated in several newspapers lately that there would shortly be issued from a publishing house in New York, your history of the late war, or of your campaigns. Such a book written by...
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2611
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William T. Folkes
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Robert E. Lee
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Have you the Battle Reports as published by the (CS) as list enclosed, if you have not them, they will be sent to you Be pleased to answer by return mail I am yours,Very Respt & obt ServantWm...
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2612
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Ellen H. Reily
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Robert E. Lee
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We have heard in Texas that you are preparing a History of the War - In common with the whole civilized world - we rejoice that there is hope of one record of that terrible conflict of the Nations...
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2613
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B. S. Elliott
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Robert E. Lee
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Enclosed please find a "carte" of one of the finest "Black Hawk" Stallions in the country. We have a certificate from David Hill Esq the owner of "Old Black Hawk"...
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2614
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W. A. Quarles
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Robert E. Lee
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I have a son now in his sixteenth year, & who at present in Canada, at school. He was from his fourteenth year up to the close of the war, in the C.S. Army in which he had the good fortune to...
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2615
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S. D. Rosan
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Robert E. Lee
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Desiring to go through your College, and being unable to get the necessary information concerning the Freshman Class, in Balto., I will be highly indebted to you for the circular of the...
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2616
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Josiah Warren
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Robert E. Lee
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Intelligence and humanity obliterate all mere party lines - I forward to you by this mail a small work which I hope you will find time to look at. It would give me great pleasure to know that you...
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2617
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Jonathan S. LaFever
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Robert E. Lee
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Having it in contemplation of entering College in September, and having as yet fixed upon no settled place, I would solicit a favor from you, if it is agreeable to receive another student, that you...
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2618
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William A. Rogers
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Robert E. Lee
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Again I address you on business of the same import as I did some time ago. I noticed a few days since in one of the Richmond papers; that a change had been made in some of the studies of Washington...
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2619
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Samuel M. Mullin
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Robert E. Lee
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Permit me to tender you the hospitality of my house at any time during the watering I will be pleased to have you visit me,Most Respectfully etcSaml M. Mullin Proprietor
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2620
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George B. Berger
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Robert E. Lee
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Would you please send me a circular or Catalogue of your Institution? What are your terms and should I wish to attend school in Lexington could I get board or do you board the students at the...
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2621
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Harry Clay
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Robert E. Lee
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My mother Mrs James B. Clay proposes placing my brother John and myself at the college which has the honor having you as President.Will you do me the favor of sending me a circular of the college,...
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2622
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Mrs. J. M. Wyche
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Robert E. Lee
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name glorious, & dear to every southern heart!! pardon this out burst for, I cannot address you in the measured terms of conventionalism, But to my task - my pleasant - sacred task - ’tis to...
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2623
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A. Given
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Robert E. Lee
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I have a nephew now in Illinois, who is about to enter college; he desires me to make a selection for him. Will you do me the favor to inform me what the expenses will be at Washington College for...
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2624
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Emma S. Ringo
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Robert E. Lee
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We have organized a branch of the "Southern Aid Society" in this place & being at a loss to know the surest means of sending our fund to the destitute widows & orphans of the...
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2625
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J. G. Hunter
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Robert E. Lee
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I have a young brother who is desirous of entering Washington College and at his request would thank you for a catalogue with average expenses etc. My address is Chicago, Ill: - My fathers family...
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2626
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R. T. Gray
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Robert E. Lee
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Please send me a catalogue containing a list of the students, terms, requisites for admission, etc. of the college over which you preside.There are several boys at this school who are prepared for...
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2627
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Helen L. Stuart
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Robert E. Lee
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Please accept my thanks for your photograph and kind rememberance. I wish I could tell you how gratified I am, and how I prize them.
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2628
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Henry Crommelin
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Robert E. Lee
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I am anxious to enter Washington College next October. I write to ascertain if it is necessary for me to study Greek before doing so. Having been in the Army for four years, I lost much time from...
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2629
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William F. Beckett
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Robert E. Lee
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Having heard of your college as of a high reputation & being desirous to become connected with a good institution if it will not be to much inconvenience for you, I would like to have one of...
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2630
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E. M. Marvin
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Robert E. Lee
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John W. Ford is what he represents himself to be the only son of a "war widow" and a young man of intelligence and unquestioned ability. To circulate your book would be with him - not...
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2631
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George J. Hobday
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Robert E. Lee
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Please send me per mail a circular of your college containing the studies that are taught and terms of tuition so that I can examine them, and if they suit me, I will send recommendation and...
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2632
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Robert E. Lee
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Sender: Recipient: Robert E. Lee
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