Richmond [Virginia] 13 April 1866
Dear Genl,
I have to thank you for your valued favors of the 7th and 10th inst. the latter received today. I am glad to learn you are pleased with the glass vase and hope that Miss Mildred will keep the bowl ever flowing with good things & I hope Mrs Lee will have much comfort in her chair.
I am sorry you give up the idea of the Rockaway as it would doubtless be of service if only used for afternoon drives - I sincerely trust the trips to the springs will benefit her - Miss Agnes is making up a parcel to send by "Doctor" next week, she expects sometime in the week to go to Hickory Hill when Genl W.H.F. went a day or two ago, he will accompany her to Lexington. We are all very unwilling to let Miss Agnes leave us and hope Miss Mildred will come down & take her place -
All are well & I have no news - On the other side is statement of balance of acct showing in your favor of $111.98 which I will dispose of as you direct - Vannerson would not accept pay for the 2 doz photographs With kindest regards from all to all I am
Yours faithfully
James K. Caskie
Statement of receipts & expenditures for Genl R. E. Lee
| 1866 | ||
| March 13 | Received of Genl Lee check on Balto for | $100 |
| " | 24 coupons City of St. Louis | 720 |
| " | 22 do H. R.R. Road for | $770 - |
| less Govt tax . . . 25.90 | 744.10 | |
| $1564.10 | ||
| Deposited with Lancasters to credit Gen Lee | $1420.72 | |
| Paid French & Crenshaw for table cloth | 46.02 | |
| " | Franks for picture frames | 17.50 |
| " | Reeves & Mayo for sugar, candletsticks | 43.38 |
| " | Nelson for glass bowl & goblets | 12.75 |
| " | 2 and ½ lbs raisins, mustard, vanilla | 2.75 |
| April 13th | Miss Agnes rec | 10.00 |
| $1553.12 | ||
| Balance in my hands | 10.98 | |
| $1564.10 | ||
| E.C. |
James R. Caskie
Richmond 13th April 1866
Robert E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library, Washington and Lee University
"13 Apl â66 Jas: K. Caskie Acct: of money disbursed Ansd: 19 Apl."