Index

Letters

1,951-2,000 of 4,644 letters
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1951 Robert E. Lee John Sloane I have received the following Treasury drafts payable to my order by the Asst: Treas. New York No. 3820 on War Warrant No. 8304 for $2480.Your obedient Servant(Signed) R E Lee Br. Col.Supt: Mil:... Mar. 1853
1952 Robert E. Lee William H. Richardson Your letter to the Secretary of War, proposing that such books as had been presented to the U.S. Mil. Academy by Mons. Alex. Valtemare, of which it previously possessed copies; might be transferred... Mar. 1853
1953 Robert E. Lee Gouverneur Kemble I have recd. your note of the 7th Inst: in reference to the proposition of some of the inhabitants of Coldspring to build a proper steamer to run between that place & West Point, provided they... Mar. 1853
1954 Robert E. Lee Mason Cleveland I reply to your note of the 28th Inst:, in reference to the instruction of your son, preparatory to his admission into the Mil: Academy, I have to state that I know of no arrangement that could be... Mar. 1853
1955 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I enclose herewith a communication of this date to the Qr M Genl. of the Army in reference to certain saddles that were condemned last Fall as “unserviceable”, which I have to request you to... Mar. 1853
1956 Robert E. Lee Seth Williams The continued illness of Dr Simons, & the absence of Dr Cuyler, render the services of a skillful Surgeon at this Post necessary.You will therefore repair to the City of New York by the first... Mar. 1853
1957 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The price of the present Cadet dress-cap, without trimmings, is $2.00. The proposals for that described in my letter of the 15th with the ventilator, that have as yet been recd are $2.20. $2.35... Mar. 1853
1958 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I have just recd your letter of the 17th Inst. & lay aside my writing to answer it. I am very glad of the step you have taken in reference to Jerome. I was on the point of sending you a note by... Mar. 1853
1959 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I should have sooner acknowledged, My dear Mr Bonaparte, your letter of the 27 Ulto, but have been obliged to save my eyes for the service they had to perform that was indespensable. I have not how... Mar. 1853
1960 Robert E. Lee William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Why horse, are you hors de combat? You must get out of that I pray you. It makes one feel bad all over & I cannot see the humour of it! Bathe your wrist in cold water frequently & do not... Mar. 3, 1853
1961 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoloen Bonaparte I should have sooner acknowledged, My dear Mr Bonaparte, your letter of the 27 Ulto, but have been obliged to save my eyes for the service they had to perform that was indespensable. I have not how... Mar. 12, 1853
1962 Robert E. Lee Jerome N. Bonaparte I have just recd your letter of the 17th Inst: & lay aside my writing to answer it. I am very glad of the step you have taken in reference to Jerome. I was in the point of sending you a note by... Mar. 19, 1853
1963 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoloen Bonaparte I have just recd your letter of the 17th Inst. & lay aside my writing to answer it. I am very glad of the step you have taken in reference to Jerome. I was on the point of sending you a note by... Mar. 19, 1853
1964 Robert E. Lee Cornelius L. King Your request of the 4th Inst: for a leave of absence for your cousin, Cadet Gracie, to attend your wedding on the 28th Inst. has this day been recd. It would give me great pleasure to extend to him... Apr. 1853
1965 Robert E. Lee W. Heieman I have just recd. your letter of the 1st Inst: in reference to your pay to which you consider yourself entitled during your absence from the Academy.At the time of your departure, 12 March, you... Apr. 1853
1966 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Swift I have just recd. your letter of yesterday’s date, & hasten to inform you, that I know of no immediate necessity for a republication of the Register of Officers & graduates of the Mil:... Apr. 1853
1967 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. your letter of the 28th Ulto:, relative to the propriety of granting the same leaves of absence to those Cadets who enter the Academy in Sept. as are extended to the rest of their... Apr. 1853
1968 Robert E. Lee William H. Terrill I recd. today your letter of the 15th Inst. in reference to the large amount of “ demerit” aquired by your son. I assure you it has given me much concern, & I have more than once called his... Apr. 1853
1969 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In obedience to your instructions of the 5th Inst. this day recd. I have detailed Lt. A. J. Donelson, 1 Sergt., 1 Corpl., 4 Artificers & 4 Privates of the Engineer Company, for the duty... Apr. 1853
1970 Robert E. Lee Mrs. Agnel Col. Lee has the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mrs. Agnels’ note of the 20th. The subject of her communication has engaged his attention since the commencement of his duty at the Post he has... Apr. 1853
1971 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. King In reply to your note of the 4th Inst: asking whether an application for a leave of absence for your nephew Cadet Gracie, during the first part of the ensuing encampment would be in rule & not... Apr. 1853
1972 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In compliance with your directions of the 22d. Ulto; I herewith forward drawings exhibiting the changes proposed in my letters of the 15th & 20th March, in the Cadet dress cap; with the price... Apr. 1853
1973 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte By the first mail after the reception of your letter of the 31st Ulto. I wrote to Genl Smith at Phila. according to your desire: & have delayed replying to you, in the hope of recg from him an... Apr. 1853
1974 Robert E. Lee Jerome N. Bonaparte By the first mail after the reception of your letter of the 31st Ulti, I wrote to Genl Smith at Phila according to your desire: & have delayed replying to you, in the hope of recg from him an... Apr. 11, 1853
1975 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napleon Bonaparte By the first mail after the reception of your letter of the 31st Ulto. I wrote to Genl Smith at Phila. according to your desire: & have delayed replying to you, in the hope of recg from him an... Apr. 11, 1853
1976 Robert E. Lee My Dear Sir I have recd your letter in reference to the Standing of your son in Mathematics, & have held a conversation with his Profr on the subject.I do not think as far as I can judge, that his failure... Apr. 14, 1853
1977 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I enclose herewith a sketch, giving a section through the set of qrs. occupied by Lt. D’Oremieulx, in which he has applied to have a door cut, which I think would add to their convenience, but... May 1853
1978 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In reply to the letter of the Honble Daniel Mace, asking an extension of the sick leave granted to his nephew Cadet O. [E.] M. Crumpton, referred to me on the 21st Inst: for a report, I have the... May 1853
1979 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten The time is approaching when it will be necessary for me to know your decision in regard to the subject of my letter of the 1st Inst: viz: The propriety of extending to those Cadets who are... May 1853
1980 Robert E. Lee Mrs. Arthur It would give me much pleasure to grant your application of this date, for a leave of absence of a few days, for your son, Cadet Arthur, could I with propriety do so. But I am not at liberty to... May 1853
1981 Robert E. Lee G. Dean I have been directed to reply to your letter of the 17th Inst: to the Secy of War; enclosing a communication from Cadet Geo. D. Ruggles, relative to a leave of absence during the next encampment. I... May 1853
1982 Robert E. Lee Anne M. Whistler I regret to inform you, that your son Cadet Jas. A. Whistler is quite sick. He was taken this day week with an attack of rheumatism, & went into Hospital, where he has remained ever since,... May 1853
1983 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten Prof. D. H. Mahan has been invited to attend the Annual Examination of the Cadets at the Virginia Mi: Institute, which will commence on the 20th June. The examination of the Cadets at the Mil:... May 1853
1984 Robert E. Lee Charles M. Perry I have just recd. your letter of the 9th Inst: & I regret very much to learn your necessitous condition. I wish it was in my power to afford you any aid in the attainment of an office, but if... May 1853
1985 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In answer to the application of Thos. P. Treadwell Esq. for a leave of absence for his son; from the 20th June to the 10th July next; referred to me on the 2nd Inst: I have to state that the annual... May 1853
1986 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. the application of the Honble. A. P. Hascall, for a leave of absence of from four to six weeks for his son Cadet Hascall, referred to me for a report on the 7th Inst:Cadet Hascall will... May 1853
1987 Robert E. Lee R. B. Campbell Your son Frank came to me yesterday to request permission to resign. I was the more unprepared for his application, as he had dined with me Saturday, & responded cheerfully to my expectations... May 1853
1988 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In answer to the application of Mrs. R. Cunningham, for a leave of absence for her son, during the next encampment, referred to me on the 5th Inst: for a report: I have the honour to state, that... May 1853
1989 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I am too sorry that your kind intentions of visiting us at the Point should have been frustrated just on the point of execution. I should have been particularly glad to have seen you, & I want... May 1853
1990 Robert E. Lee William Henry Fitzhugh Lee I have recd your affectionate letter of the 31st & thank you sincerely for the love & consideration you feel & express for me. The affection of my children, their welfare &... May 4, 1853
1991 Robert E. Lee Jerome N. Bonaparte I am so sorry that your kind intentions of visiting at the Point have been frustrated just on the point of execution. I should have been particularly glad to have seen you, & I want much to... May 11, 1853
1992 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I am too sorry that your kind intentions of visiting us at the Point should have been frustrated just on the point of execution. I should have been particularly glad to have seen you, & I want... May 11, 1853
1993 Robert E. Lee Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte I am very glad to hear that you & Jerome are about to embark for France. It will be as agreable [sic] to you as beneficial to him, & I think you can fairly take great pleasure in comparing... May 31, 1853
1994 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd. the application of Mr. Jas. H. Forsyth, for a leave of absence for his son, Cadet Forsyth, during the ensuing encampment, referred to me on the 11th Inst: for a report.Cadet Forsyth... Jun. 1853
1995 Robert E. Lee Daniel Goodenow It will give me much pleasure if possible, to comply with the wishes of the Bd. of Visitors, expressed in their Resolution of this date; that the diplomas to the Graduating Class be presented in... Jun. 1853
1996 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have the honour to transmit herewith the Report of the activities of the Academic Board in the case of certain Candidates for admission who were found not duly qualified at their initiatory... Jun. 1853
1997 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have recd the letter of Geo: Gay & others asking permission to dig for money buried at West Point, which was referred to me on the 11th Inst: for a report.As far as I could understand from Mr... Jun. 1853
1998 Robert E. Lee William Batcheler I have received with much regret the intelligence communicated in your letter of the 18th Inst: concerning the critical condition of the brother of Cadet Orlando M. Poe.I am aware that his presence... Jun. 1853
1999 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten In submitting for your approval & the sanction of the Secty of War, the accompy Resolutions of the Academic Board, passed at its session of the 20th Inst: I beg leave to state that the object... Jun. 1853
2000 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Totten I have not lost sight of the subjects of your letter of the 14th ulto:, referred to in that of the 14th Inst:, but have delayed till this time in the hope that you might have found it necessary to... Jun. 1853