Lexington VA: 23 March 1866
My dear Sir
The three articles taken from Arlington during its occupancy by the U.S. Soldiers, which accompanied your note of the 10th Inst: have been recd.
I am much obliged to you for restoring them to me. As you express a desire to possess the picture of Washington printed on Satin in 1798, I take pleasure in presenting it to you.
Very respy your obt servt
R E Lee
Mr Edwd S. Hedden.
R. E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library
The letter's envelope is addressed: " Mr Edwd S. Hedden Care of A. W. Habersham Esqr Baltimore Md."