Letters / Correspondence

Sidney Smith Lee

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Letters table
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1 Ann Hill Carter Lee Sidney Smith Lee I wrote to you yesterday by the Ship China, Capt Whittlesy which will sail from New York. I had but a moment to write in, as I was not informed of the opportunity, untill the hour of closing the... May 17, 1822
2 Ann Hill Carter Sidney Smith Lee I thought, when I parted with you my dear Smith, that your contemplated voyage was not to be objected to, inasmuch as you would be absent but a short time, and it would probably prevent your being... Mar. 24, 1829
3 Ann Hill Carter Lee Sidney Smith Lee I believe my last letter to you was conveyed by Mr. [Bladen] Dulany. I thank God that I have been spared to write to you again for my health has declined very much within the last two years, and I... Apr. 10, 1829
4 Sidney Smith Lee J. C. Howell It gives me great pleasure to state that your conduct whilst on board of this ship merited & received the approbation of all the officers (myself in particular) attached to her in your talents... Apr. 9, 1841
5 Robert E. Lee Sidney Smith Lee I tried to see you the night you went on board but failed. I am so thankful you were saved through that hot fire. I felt fearful of your being shot down. I can’t get time to see you. I have not... Mar. 27, 1847
6 Robert E. Lee Sidney Smith Lee Your long & affectionate letter of the 14 Jany from Annapolis, was brought me by the train that arrived on the 1st Inst: from Vera Cruz. It has given me great pleasure & I have read it over... Mar. 4, 1848
7 Boston Board of Trade Sidney Smith Lee The Boston Board of Trade honoring the motives which dictated the Expedition to Japan in the years 1853-4, and appreciating the eminent services of Commodore Perry on that occasion, and of the... Jun. 17, 1856
8 Sidney Smith Lee Boston Board of Trade The Boston Board of Trade honoring the motives which dictated the Expedition to Japan in the years 1853-4, and appreciating the eminent services of Commodore Perry on that occasion, and of the... Jul. 18, 1856
9 Stephen R. Mallory Sidney Smith Lee Sir: You will take immediate steps to raise the Columbus and Delaware, in order to use them, if necessary, to close the approaches to Norfolk.You will immediately place the Germantown or... Mar. 24, 1862
10 Sidney Smith Lee Stephen R. Mallory Sir: In further response to your letter of the 24th instant, directing the preparation of the Germantown and Confederate States for service below the harbor in obstructing approaches, &c., I... Mar. 28, 1862
11 Jefferson Davis Sidney Smith Lee Proceed at once to obstruct Elizabeth River. Call on General Huger for such aid and co-operation as may be necessary. Prepare hulks to shut passage when necessary.Jefferson Davis Apr. 2, 1862
12 Sidney Smith Lee Jefferson Davis Sir: I had the honor to receive your telegram of the 2d last night at a late hour.General Huger and myself have conferred together upon the subject of obstructing Elizabeth River, and have agreed... Apr. 3, 1862
13 Sidney Smith Lee Walter H. Taylor I send my servant in great haste, to say if you shd, be at home-today­ about dinner time. and have “enough and some to spare." Davidson and myself, will dine with you at 4. p. m. If you are... Jul. 21, 1864
14 Robert E. Lee Sidney Smith Lee I recd last night your letter of the 30th which afforded me & all my household much pleasure. Robert C. was also glad to receive the one to him, & I will leave him to communicate everything... Jan. 4, 1866
15 Sidney Smith Lee Robert E. Lee 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... -