Cazeneau McLeod to Robert E. Lee

I have the honor, to ask for a reply, to a letter from my uncle, Mr. G. B. Lamon in relation, to schools in Virginia. I am very deficient, - even more so, than most boys of my age. Yet, still I, hope to recover what, I have lost during the last war, - I, am the son of a Confederate officer, and, who died in the service of his country. - Genl Hugh McLeod, of Texas, - My, Father was a graduate of West Point, but, I have quite enough of Military for the present. I would like some, preparatory school for the University. Please send me, your answer to my uncle, and, - oblige, Yours

Most Respectfully,

Cazeneau McLeod