Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

351-400 of 2,632 letters
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351 Robert E. Lee M. L. Montague I have recd. your letter of the 23d Inst: in reference to your joining the present 4th class at the Academy next June. I really do not see how it can be accomplished. So far as I know there is no... Feb. 1853
352 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honour to enclose for your information a copy of a letter of the 4th Inst: which I have recd. direct from the Secy. of War. & of my reply thereto of this date, which I have thought... Feb. 1853
353 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In compliance with your instructions of the 18th ulto: I submit the following changes in the Revised Edition of the Regulations of the Mil: Acady., the proof sheets of which are in your... Mar. 1853
354 Robert E. Lee Thomas S. Jesup Since the reception of your letter of the 7th Inst: objecting to the reasons assigned by a board of Survey on the 18th of October last, for condemning as “unserviceable” certain Saddles at this... Mar. 1853
355 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd the letter of Genl. Wm H. Richardson, Adjt Genl. of Virga., addressed to the Secy of War, which you addressed to me on the 3rd Inst.I have to report in reply that none of the works... Mar. 1853
356 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd your letter of the 10th Inst authorizing certain amendments in the new Edition of the Regns of the Mil: Academy. Before directing the printing of the edition, I should like to have back... Mar. 1853
357 Robert E. Lee Joseph T. Ames Agreeably to your request of the 10th Inst: I have had prepared a sketch of the Library & park of Artillery, of a size corresponding to that of the view, which is herewith enclosed & which... Mar. 1853
358 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The present Cadet uniform dress cap is heavy, harsh & uncomfortable to the head. The black patent leather crown, when exposed to the hot sun in summer is particularly objectionable, causing... Mar. 1853
359 Robert E. Lee Joseph S. Donaldson I have been authorized to purchase 17 horses for the use of the Mily Academy, for which an appn. has been made by Congress; but it is thought at Washington, that the Act of Appn. requires that the... Mar. 1853
360 Robert E. Lee John Sloan I have received the following Treasury draft payable to my order by the Asst: Treas. New York No. 3865 on War Warrant No. 8340 for $2000.Your obedt. Servt.Signed/ R E Lee. Bvt: Col:Supt. Mil. Acady. Mar. 1853
361 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have not recd an official copy of the Bill, passed at the last session of Cong. for the support of the Mil: Academy, for the next fiscal year. Some of the items for which I have seen in the... Mar. 1853
362 Robert E. Lee Jacob J. Fort The Surgeon has this morng reported to me that your son Cadet J. E. Fort has had a serious attack of hemorrhage of the lungs, which though not alarming as to any immediate consequence, leads him to... Mar. 1853
363 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In submitting a report of the board of Survey ordered at the request of the Instructor of Arty. & Cavalry Tactics, to examine the condition of three horses under his charge, I take occasion to... Mar. 1853
364 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. the letter of the Honble. Geo. W. Jones: transmitting an application from Judge J. Bayard for a leave of absence of two weeks for his son, Cadet G. D. Bayard, immediately after the... Mar. 1853
365 Robert E. Lee John S. Gallaher I have received from the Treasurer of the United States a Treasury draft for Two thousand dollars on account of Current & Ordinary Expenses of the Mil: Acady.Very respectfully. Sir. Yr. obedt... Mar. 1853
366 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten It will be necessary to purchase for the use of the Academy additional Arty & Cavalry horses.You are aware that an appn. of $3000. was made 6th of Augt. 1852. for the purchase of 30. The want... Mar. 1853
367 Robert E. Lee John Sloane I have received the following Treasury drafts payable to my order by the Asst: Treas. New York No. 3820 on War Warrant No. 8304 for $2480.Your obedient Servant(Signed) R E Lee Br. Col.Supt: Mil:... Mar. 1853
368 Robert E. Lee William H. Richardson Your letter to the Secretary of War, proposing that such books as had been presented to the U.S. Mil. Academy by Mons. Alex. Valtemare, of which it previously possessed copies; might be transferred... Mar. 1853
369 Robert E. Lee Gouverneur Kemble I have recd. your note of the 7th Inst: in reference to the proposition of some of the inhabitants of Coldspring to build a proper steamer to run between that place & West Point, provided they... Mar. 1853
370 Robert E. Lee Mason Cleveland I reply to your note of the 28th Inst:, in reference to the instruction of your son, preparatory to his admission into the Mil: Academy, I have to state that I know of no arrangement that could be... Mar. 1853
371 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I enclose herewith a communication of this date to the Qr M Genl. of the Army in reference to certain saddles that were condemned last Fall as “unserviceable”, which I have to request you to... Mar. 1853
372 Robert E. Lee Seth Williams The continued illness of Dr Simons, & the absence of Dr Cuyler, render the services of a skillful Surgeon at this Post necessary.You will therefore repair to the City of New York by the first... Mar. 1853
373 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The price of the present Cadet dress-cap, without trimmings, is $2.00. The proposals for that described in my letter of the 15th with the ventilator, that have as yet been recd are $2.20. $2.35... Mar. 1853
374 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I have just recd your letter of the 17th Inst. & lay aside my writing to answer it. I am very glad of the step you have taken in reference to Jerome. I was on the point of sending you a note by... Mar. 1853
375 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I should have sooner acknowledged, My dear Mr Bonaparte, your letter of the 27 Ulto, but have been obliged to save my eyes for the service they had to perform that was indespensable. I have not how... Mar. 1853
376 Robert E. Lee William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Why horse, are you hors de combat? You must get out of that I pray you. It makes one feel bad all over & I cannot see the humour of it! Bathe your wrist in cold water frequently & do not... Mar. 3, 1853
377 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoloen Bonaparte I should have sooner acknowledged, My dear Mr Bonaparte, your letter of the 27 Ulto, but have been obliged to save my eyes for the service they had to perform that was indespensable. I have not how... Mar. 12, 1853
378 Robert E. Lee Jerome N. Bonaparte I have just recd your letter of the 17th Inst: & lay aside my writing to answer it. I am very glad of the step you have taken in reference to Jerome. I was in the point of sending you a note by... Mar. 19, 1853
379 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoloen Bonaparte I have just recd your letter of the 17th Inst. & lay aside my writing to answer it. I am very glad of the step you have taken in reference to Jerome. I was on the point of sending you a note by... Mar. 19, 1853
380 Robert E. Lee Cornelius L. King Your request of the 4th Inst: for a leave of absence for your cousin, Cadet Gracie, to attend your wedding on the 28th Inst. has this day been recd. It would give me great pleasure to extend to him... Apr. 1853
381 Robert E. Lee W. Heieman I have just recd. your letter of the 1st Inst: in reference to your pay to which you consider yourself entitled during your absence from the Academy.At the time of your departure, 12 March, you... Apr. 1853
382 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Swift I have just recd. your letter of yesterday’s date, & hasten to inform you, that I know of no immediate necessity for a republication of the Register of Officers & graduates of the Mil:... Apr. 1853
383 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. your letter of the 28th Ulto:, relative to the propriety of granting the same leaves of absence to those Cadets who enter the Academy in Sept. as are extended to the rest of their... Apr. 1853
384 Robert E. Lee William H. Terrill I recd. today your letter of the 15th Inst. in reference to the large amount of “ demerit” aquired by your son. I assure you it has given me much concern, & I have more than once called his... Apr. 1853
385 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In obedience to your instructions of the 5th Inst. this day recd. I have detailed Lt. A. J. Donelson, 1 Sergt., 1 Corpl., 4 Artificers & 4 Privates of the Engineer Company, for the duty... Apr. 1853
386 Robert E. Lee Mrs. Agnel Col. Lee has the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mrs. Agnels’ note of the 20th. The subject of her communication has engaged his attention since the commencement of his duty at the Post he has... Apr. 1853
387 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. King In reply to your note of the 4th Inst: asking whether an application for a leave of absence for your nephew Cadet Gracie, during the first part of the ensuing encampment would be in rule & not... Apr. 1853
388 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In compliance with your directions of the 22d. Ulto; I herewith forward drawings exhibiting the changes proposed in my letters of the 15th & 20th March, in the Cadet dress cap; with the price... Apr. 1853
389 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte By the first mail after the reception of your letter of the 31st Ulto. I wrote to Genl Smith at Phila. according to your desire: & have delayed replying to you, in the hope of recg from him an... Apr. 1853
390 Robert E. Lee Jerome N. Bonaparte By the first mail after the reception of your letter of the 31st Ulti, I wrote to Genl Smith at Phila according to your desire: & have delayed replying to you, in the hope of recg from him an... Apr. 11, 1853
391 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napleon Bonaparte By the first mail after the reception of your letter of the 31st Ulto. I wrote to Genl Smith at Phila. according to your desire: & have delayed replying to you, in the hope of recg from him an... Apr. 11, 1853
392 Robert E. Lee My Dear Sir I have recd your letter in reference to the Standing of your son in Mathematics, & have held a conversation with his Profr on the subject.I do not think as far as I can judge, that his failure... Apr. 14, 1853
393 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I enclose herewith a sketch, giving a section through the set of qrs. occupied by Lt. D’Oremieulx, in which he has applied to have a door cut, which I think would add to their convenience, but... May 1853
394 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In reply to the letter of the Honble Daniel Mace, asking an extension of the sick leave granted to his nephew Cadet O. [E.] M. Crumpton, referred to me on the 21st Inst: for a report, I have the... May 1853
395 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The time is approaching when it will be necessary for me to know your decision in regard to the subject of my letter of the 1st Inst: viz: The propriety of extending to those Cadets who are... May 1853
396 Robert E. Lee Mrs. Arthur It would give me much pleasure to grant your application of this date, for a leave of absence of a few days, for your son, Cadet Arthur, could I with propriety do so. But I am not at liberty to... May 1853
397 Robert E. Lee G. Dean I have been directed to reply to your letter of the 17th Inst: to the Secy of War; enclosing a communication from Cadet Geo. D. Ruggles, relative to a leave of absence during the next encampment. I... May 1853
398 Robert E. Lee Anne M. Whistler I regret to inform you, that your son Cadet Jas. A. Whistler is quite sick. He was taken this day week with an attack of rheumatism, & went into Hospital, where he has remained ever since,... May 1853
399 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten Prof. D. H. Mahan has been invited to attend the Annual Examination of the Cadets at the Virginia Mi: Institute, which will commence on the 20th June. The examination of the Cadets at the Mil:... May 1853
400 Robert E. Lee Charles M. Perry I have just recd. your letter of the 9th Inst: & I regret very much to learn your necessitous condition. I wish it was in my power to afford you any aid in the attainment of an office, but if... May 1853