Letters / Correspondence

Robert E. Lee

401-450 of 2,632 letters
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401 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In answer to the application of Thos. P. Treadwell Esq. for a leave of absence for his son; from the 20th June to the 10th July next; referred to me on the 2nd Inst: I have to state that the annual... May 1853
402 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. the application of the Honble. A. P. Hascall, for a leave of absence of from four to six weeks for his son Cadet Hascall, referred to me for a report on the 7th Inst:Cadet Hascall will... May 1853
403 Robert E. Lee R. B. Campbell Your son Frank came to me yesterday to request permission to resign. I was the more unprepared for his application, as he had dined with me Saturday, & responded cheerfully to my expectations... May 1853
404 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In answer to the application of Mrs. R. Cunningham, for a leave of absence for her son, during the next encampment, referred to me on the 5th Inst: for a report: I have the honour to state, that... May 1853
405 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I am too sorry that your kind intentions of visiting us at the Point should have been frustrated just on the point of execution. I should have been particularly glad to have seen you, & I want... May 1853
406 Robert E. Lee William Henry Fitzhugh Lee I have recd your affectionate letter of the 31st & thank you sincerely for the love & consideration you feel & express for me. The affection of my children, their welfare &... May 4, 1853
407 Robert E. Lee Jerome N. Bonaparte I am so sorry that your kind intentions of visiting at the Point have been frustrated just on the point of execution. I should have been particularly glad to have seen you, & I want much to... May 11, 1853
408 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I am too sorry that your kind intentions of visiting us at the Point should have been frustrated just on the point of execution. I should have been particularly glad to have seen you, & I want... May 11, 1853
409 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I am very glad to hear that you & Jerome are about to embark for France. It will be as agreable [sic] to you as beneficial to him, & I think you can fairly take great pleasure in comparing... May 31, 1853
410 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. the application of Mr. Jas. H. Forsyth, for a leave of absence for his son, Cadet Forsyth, during the ensuing encampment, referred to me on the 11th Inst: for a report.Cadet Forsyth... Jun. 1853
411 Robert E. Lee Daniel Goodenow It will give me much pleasure if possible, to comply with the wishes of the Bd. of Visitors, expressed in their Resolution of this date; that the diplomas to the Graduating Class be presented in... Jun. 1853
412 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honour to transmit herewith the Report of the activities of the Academic Board in the case of certain Candidates for admission who were found not duly qualified at their initiatory... Jun. 1853
413 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd the letter of Geo: Gay & others asking permission to dig for money buried at West Point, which was referred to me on the 11th Inst: for a report.As far as I could understand from Mr... Jun. 1853
414 Robert E. Lee William Batcheler I have received with much regret the intelligence communicated in your letter of the 18th Inst: concerning the critical condition of the brother of Cadet Orlando M. Poe.I am aware that his presence... Jun. 1853
415 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In submitting for your approval & the sanction of the Secty of War, the accompy Resolutions of the Academic Board, passed at its session of the 20th Inst: I beg leave to state that the object... Jun. 1853
416 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have not lost sight of the subjects of your letter of the 14th ulto:, referred to in that of the 14th Inst:, but have delayed till this time in the hope that you might have found it necessary to... Jun. 1853
417 Robert E. Lee J. E. Wilson Yours of the 14th Inst: with enclosure for Joshua Baker Esq. was recd. yesterday.Mr. Baker left his address—to care of Sturgess & Co. New York City—to which it was forwarded by this mornings... Jun. 1853
418 Robert E. Lee Alpheus Frank I have just been informed by the Surgeon of the Post, that your son Cadet Frank, who has been sick in Hospital since the 10th Inst: has exhibited some alarming symptoms, & that he apprehends... Jun. 1853
419 Robert E. Lee J. Parkin Scott I have recd. your letter of the 6th Inst: applying for a leave of absence for your son during the ensuing encampment. Upon refering to the authority granting him a furlough last year. I find it... Jun. 1853
420 Robert E. Lee Alpheus Frank It is with extreme regret that I announce to you the death of your son, Cadet Charles W. Frank who expired at the Cadet Hospital last evg.My letter of the 21st Inst; will have informed you of his... Jun. 1853
421 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I take advantage of the transmission of a letter from sweet Mary Whittingham1 to send you a few lines, the only offering I Can now give you of my affection & interest. The Ex[aminatio]n will... Jun. 15, 1853
422 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten Among the Cadets found deficient, and recommended for discharge by the Academic Board, are the following, the distance to whose place of residence is unknown here viz.CadetMahan F. Wright. appo. at... Jun. 21, 1853
423 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams I have wished often to write to you since your departure, but fearing I could tell you nothing interesting, in the brief minutes I have for friendly Correspondence, I have left to nimbler pens the... Jun. 23, 1853
424 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honour to present an estimate of funds for the fiscal year ending June 30 1853 for the Military Academy.The usual amount appropriated for Repair & Improvements, has been increased by... Jun. 30, 1853
425 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten Having arranged such matters as require my personal attention, & knowing of nothing calling for my presence, I wish to avail myself of the opportunity to take a leave of absence & will... Jul. 1853
426 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The transfer of the Recruiting Depot for the mounted Service from Carlisle to Jefferson Barracks directed in Special Orders No. 127 may throw on the hands of the Qr.Mr. Dept more horses than there... Sep. 1853
427 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams This is the first moment I have had to welcome you back to your home & friends. I rejoice in your safe return & congratulate you on your pleasant & successful visit to your distant... Sep. 9, 1853
428 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams I have read with much pleasure My dear Markie your good long letter of the 13th which although I Cannot return in kind I Can answer to the full extent in feeling. I must take up that part relating... Sep. 16, 1853
429 Robert E. Lee R. H. Weightman Your young friend Cadet Jose Y. Perea of New Mexico at the commencement of his Academic course in September found difficulty in mastering it. This was probably owing to his want of familiarity with... Oct. 1853
430 Robert E. Lee S. G. French Since writing my letter of yesterdays date, I have determined to send Sergt: Turner, to accompany the horses you may select for the Mil: Acady; in order that he may relieve you from as much trouble... Oct. 1853
431 Robert E. Lee H. Tutwiler In compliance with your request of the 6th Inst: I enclose herewith a copy of the Regns for the admission of Cadets, which I believe will give you all the information you desire.I regret very much... Oct. 1853
432 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I duly received your letter of the 12th Inst: enclosing copies of letters from the Honble. R. H. Weightman and Mr Juan Perea, duplicates of which reached me by this day’s mail. On the date of its... Oct. 1853
433 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have received the Communication of the Honble J. P. Hale in the case of Musr O’Neil referred to me on the 13th Inst: for a report. Passing over the history of the enlistment & Services of Mr.... Oct. 1853
434 Robert E. Lee John K. Weed I have just recd. your letter of yesterdays date, requesting a leave of absence for your son Cadet Stephen H. Weed, that he may visit the City of New York, & be present at certain family... Oct. 1853
435 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten Surgeon J. M. Cuyler has been detailed as a member of the “Medical” Board to meet in the City of New York on the 1st Decr. next. The business usually presented to this Board detains it in session... Oct. 1853
436 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In compliance with your letter of the 3rd Inst: I have the honour to hand herewith an Estimate prepared by Capt: Cullum, of the entire cost of fitting out for the field, a pontoon train for a span... Oct. 1853
437 Robert E. Lee Messrs. P. Harmonys, Nephews & Co. Cadet Perea from New Mexico informs me that you are his guardians. I regret therefore to have to inform you that neither his progress in his studies, or attention to his duties will enable him to... Oct. 1853
438 Robert E. Lee G. W. Cullum You will proceed to the City of New York, & procure from the proper sources, data to enable you to make out a detailed estimate for the equipment of a Pontoon train &c. as called for by the... Oct. 1853
439 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. your letter of the 29th Inst. & in compliance with your instructions will return to the Treasury, the balance of funds in my hands on Acct. of “Contingencies of Fortifications”... Oct. 1853
440 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In answer to the proposition, submitted by Capt A. H. Bowman of the Corps of Engineers, that Capt Cullum should assume the Superintendency of the assay office in New York, referred to me on the... Oct. 1853
441 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten Cadet Perea from New Mexico has just shown me a telegraphic dispatch from his brother at St. Louis, saying that he had come in to carry him home, & wished him to meet him as soon as possible,... Oct. 1853
442 Robert E. Lee Messrs. Harmonys Nephews & Co. The circumstances in the case of your ward Cadet Perea from New Mexico, which I reported to you on the 21st Inst, induced me to recommend to the War Dept: the acceptance of his resignation, which... Oct. 31, 1853
443 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe Your farewell note my dear nephew,[1] before your embarkation at New York was gratefully recd. It was very painful to me to part with you & your father,[2] & when I reflect upon the... Oct. 31, 1853
444 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have been informed by Mr. Alex. Valtemare that on the 29th Sept. he had addressed to the Honble Secty of War, the 16 last sheets of the great topogl maps of France for the Mil: Acady. the former... Nov. 1853
445 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten 1st Lt: John Buford, 2nd Dragoons; who by Special orders No. 46 from the Head Qrs of the Army, was directed to relieve 2d Lt. R. Jones from duty at the Mily Acady. having been relieved from that... Nov. 1853
446 Robert E. Lee Solomon W. Downs The interest which I know you feel for your nephew Cadet J. B. Fort, induces me to take the liberty to inform you of my apprehensions of his failure at the approaching January examination, that you... Nov. 1853
447 Robert E. Lee George H. Devereux This is the first moment I have been able to devote to a reply of your letter of the 16th—Since its reception. An official visit of the Inspector of the Academy & some experiments in gunnery,... Nov. 1853
448 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. the application of the Honble. Caleb Cushing for a leave of absence for Cadet St. S. Hawkins, to attend his cousins wedding in Decr referred to me on the 22nd Inst:.Cadet Hawkins is in... Nov. 1853
449 Robert E. Lee G. W. Cullum The Secy. of War having declined to approve your assuming the Superintendency of the Assay Office in New York. I am directed to recall the authority given by me for your undertaking that duty. You... Nov. 1853
450 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have to report that on Sunday last about 8 P.M. Pvt. Benjn. Milling of the Dragoon Detachment, at the time on Guard at the stables, deserted from this Post, carrying with him a government horse,... Nov. 1853