Hd Qrs Dabbs' House 16th June 1862
Dear Sir;
If you intend riding this afternoon, you will greatly oblige me if you can make it convenient to call by my Hd Qrs. I am desirous to see you, but find it out of my power to be absent long enough to visit you in Richmond.
Very respy Your obt servt
R E Lee
Hon: G. W. Randolph, Secty of War Richmond
R. E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library
General Lee had taken command of the Army of Northern Virginia on 1 June 1862.