Lexington May 30th [1867]
I send you my dear Ella by Mary a very poor representative of myself & a good one of Genl Lee which you must take with you to the your Northern home where we might otherwise fade <illegible> memory - Would that I had some thing more valuable to offer and a bridal gift But tho poor in this world 's goods I can send you the wealth of many prayers & wishes for your future happiness & prosperity - Your
affectionate friend
Mary C. Lee
Robert E. Lee Papers (064 collection)Leyburn Library
The reverse of the enclosed carte de viste of Mary Lee contains this inscription: "For my dear Ella 30th May 1867."