Robert E. Lee to Jerome N. Bonaparte

I have just recd your note of the 11th & am highly gratified at the prospect of having a reduction of your bust - I shall value it very highly, & place it among the most esteemed objects in the house.

Your letter was late in reaching me in consequence of having been directed to Washington - Alexandria is our P. Office - I shall send for the bust as soon as it ceases raining - I hoped you would have heard from Jerome I am very anxious to learn of the official announcement of his promotion -

I see announced in the papers the information you gave of the mission of Prince N to Algeria -

I hope Mrs B - has entirely recovered & am anxious to learn of the continued improvement of Judge M -

Mrs Lee joins me in affectionate regards to Mrs B & yourself &

I am very truly yours

R E Lee