Lexington VA 14 Aug 1866
Gentn
I return my sincere thanks for your kind invitation to myself & family to visit the Hot Springs.
Mrs Lee is now at the Rockbridge Baths, & has recd some benefit from them.
Should it be deemed advantageous, I desire her to visit the Springs in Bath County, in which case I may have the pleasure of visiting you.
Very respy your obt servt
R E Lee
R. E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library
The letter's envelope is addressed: "Tardy, Williams & Co Hot Springs Bath Co Vrga.Ý