Camp Near Winchester 1. Octo: 1862.
Mr President
I have the honor to send herewith a copy of the "Balto American" of the 29th ulto which besides containing the latest news from the Northern States, gives an account of the plundering of Genl. Taylor's plantation, which though painful to read, I have thought might be of interest to you. I am with high esteem
Very truly yours
R. E. Lee Genl.
By W. H. Taylor Maj & ADC
Robert Edward Lee PapersDuke University Library
Printed in Douglas Southall Freeman, Lee’s Dispatches, Dispatch No. 206.