Hd Qrs: Richmond 19 May 62
Genl
I enclose a note just recd Signed <Lancy> Jones, brought me by his brother. There are no troops in this city that could suit to that quarter, & I hope your own pickets have given you the information if true, which has enabled you to act in the matter.
Very respy your obt servt
R E Lee Genl
R. E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library
The letter's docket reads: "Richmond, Va. May 19.62 R. E. Lee General Enclosing a note signed Lancy Jones."