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2351 Robert E. Lee William B. Johnson I recd this morg your letter of the 9th in relation to the enlistment of your son Wm. B. Johnson in the service of the U.S. In a conversation which I have just had with him on the subject, he... Jul. 13, 1855
2352 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your letter of the 25th announcing the departure of the Peters & the visit of Fitzhugh to Riversdale. I am glad the latter is in such good health & spirits, &... Aug. 5, 1855
2353 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee . . . Mr. Nightengale thought he would never entirely recover his speech though he was better. Tell Rob I have ansd his letter & Annies too. They were enclosed in one to you. I fear they have... Aug. 7, 1855
2354 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I announced on the envelope of my letter of the 17th, dearest M., that yours of the 11th, accompanied by Fitzhugh’s affectionate communication of the same date, had just reached me. I have no doubt... Aug. 20, 1855
2355 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your letter of the 25th announcing the safe arrival of the three drafts, & the departure of Rooney & Miss Rebecca. In what respect did the former despond of his... Sep. 3, 1855
2356 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was glad to see dearest Mary by your addition to Annies letter, that the draft for Collins & Co had reached you safely & been so promptly disposed of that your other accounts had been... Sep. 9, 1855
2357 William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Becky Wilmer, Lizzy Wilmer I am about to call upon both of you to fulfil the promises - made by you on that sadly memorable evening, when we parted in the Mansion House, Alexandria which I suppose, however, you have... Oct. 1855
2358 Robert E. Lee Kenner Garrard I have the honour to report that I arrived here on the 29 Ulto: to attend the Genl Court Martial convened at Fort Leavenworth by S. Orders No: 134 Dated 26 July ’55 from the Adjt Genls Office,... Nov. 1, 1855
2359 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was very agreeably surprised dearest Mary this morg, to receive your letter of the 20th Ulto. On our way here, we met at the “Mission” a Sergt & one man going to Fort Leavenworth, & as he... Nov. 5, 1855
2360 Robert E. Lee William F. Wickham Since I had the pleasure of seeing you, I have examined the accounts of Mr F. Nelson, during the eleven years that he has had charge of Mr Custis’ Estates. Many of his debits, or charges against Mr... Jan. 2, 1856
2361 Robert E. Lee Francis Nelson The vouchers necessary for the proper adjustments of your accounts with Mr G. W. P. Custis not being ready for my examination, it will be impossible for me to settle them under the authority given... Feb. 15, 1856
2362 Robert E. Lee William Overton Winston I hand herewith for examination & settlement, the accounts of Mr Francis Nelson, Agent for Mr G. W. P. Custis, from the year 1844 to the year 1854, both inclusive. These accounts were submitted... Feb. 18, 1856
2363 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have thought it best dearest Mary before going farther into the country, where my communication with the regular mails will be rare & at long intervals, to put you in possession of such funds... Mar. 17, 1856
2364 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have thought it best dearest Mary before going farther into the Country, where my Communication with the regular mails will be rare & at long intervals, to put you in possession of Such funds... Mar. 17, 1856
2365 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee My baggage arrived this morng dearest Mary, & tomorrow I leave for Fort Mason, where Col Johnston & 6 Compies of the Rgt are stationed. Col hardee & 4 Compies are in camp on the Clear... Mar. 20, 1856
2366 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee My baggage arrived this morg. dearest Mary, & tomorrow I leave for Fort Mason, where Col Johnston & 6 Compns. of the Regt are Stationed. Col Hardee & 4 Compns. are in Camp on the Clear... Mar. 20, 1856
2367 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee In my letter of the 26th Inst: I expected to leave dear Mary next day. But after dispatching it, in making my preparations, I discovered I could not get a pound of grain for my animals, & in... Mar. 28, 1856
2368 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee In my letter of the 26th Inst. I expected to leave next day dear Mary. But after despatching it, in making my preparations, I discovered I Could not get a pound of grain for my animals & in... Mar. 28, 1856
2369 William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I don’t know when I have ever read a letter that has given me so much pleasure as your last I have read & reread it, and I assure you that I respond to every motherly feeling that you have so... Mar. 30, 1856
2370 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Camp Cooper on the Clear Fork of the Brazos, Texas 12 Apl 1856I arrived here dearest Mary on the 9th, & the Expressman from Fort Mason who reached here the following day brought me your letter... Apr. 12, 1856
2371 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I arrived here dearest Mary on the 9th, & the Expressman from Fort Mason who reached here the following day brought me your letter of the 27 Feby, Containing the extract from the one returned... Apr. 12, 1856
2372 Robert E. Lee Mildred Lee I was much pleased to receive your letter. I did not know that you could write so well. I think in time when you get more accustomed to spelling in writing, you will write a beautiful letter, &... Apr. 28, 1856
2373 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I was much pleased to receive your letter I did not know that you could write So well. I think in time when you get more accustmd [illegible] to spelling in writing, you will write a beautiful... Apr. 28, 1856
2374 Anne Carter Lee Robert E. Lee Though we have received no answer to our last, I am going to write again, for if you have not received our last, you must think you have two very negligent daughters, which is not the case, for we... May 21, 1856
2375 Eleanor Agnes Lee Robert E. Lee Annie has written to you and I cannot let the letter depart without enclosing one from myself. We wrote to you some time ago just after receiving the letter you mailed upon your departure from San... May 24, 1856
2376 Robert E. Lee Mary Anne Mackay Stiles Camp on the Clear Fork of the Brazos Indian Territory 24th May 1856It has been more than a year, my dear Mrs. Stiles since I have heard from you. It has been much longer I fear, since I have... May 24, 1856
2377 Robert E. Lee Elizabeth Stiles It has been more than a year My dear Mrs. Stiles, Since I have heard from you. It has been longer I fear Since I have written to you. Your last letter was dated 21 March ’55. I have carried it with... May 24, 1856
2378 Otis Johnson Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your son has been under my care at times during the past year, being ill with attacks of Intermittent fever. Though not severely ill considering the nature of the malady, during the attacks... May 30, 1856
2379 Boston Board of Trade Sidney Smith Lee The Boston Board of Trade honoring the motives which dictated the Expedition to Japan in the years 1853-4, and appreciating the eminent services of Commodore Perry on that occasion, and of the... Jun. 17, 1856
2380 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Charles Carter Lee I received your letter my dear Carter & am sorry you have given yourself the trouble to write to your friend for I am such a cripple that I do not feel able to undertake the difficulties. I... Jul. 17, 1856
2381 Sidney Smith Lee Boston Board of Trade The Boston Board of Trade honoring the motives which dictated the Expedition to Japan in the years 1853-4, and appreciating the eminent services of Commodore Perry on that occasion, and of the... Jul. 18, 1856
2382 Robert E. Lee William Overton Winston Upon my return yesterday from an expedition to the head Waters of the Brazos & Wichita, I rec - d your letter of the 16th Ulto. I regret very much that you have been unable to balance the... Jul. 24, 1856
2383 Robert E. Lee - Upon my return yesterday from an expedition to the head Waters of the Brazos & Wichita, I rec - d your letter of the 16th Ulto. I regret very much that you have been unable to balance the... Jul. 24, 1856
2384 Robert E. Lee W. H. Marbury I transmit my drafts of this date upon the Bank of Virga Richmond, for the July dividend on Bank stock in my name in said bank, & the semi-annual interest of Virga 6 per $ bonds & the Jas... Jul. 28, 1856
2385 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just returned dearest Mary from my expedition into the Comanche Country, & recd your letters of the 15th 18th 22nd & 29th June, one from Mary & Fitzhugh since their return to... Jul. 28, 1856
2386 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just returned dearest Mary from my expedition into the Comanche Country & recd your letters of the 15th 18th 22nd & 29th June. One from Mary (Marys recd on way out) & Fitzhugh... Jul. 28, 1856
2387 Robert E. Lee John Dick I cannot describe the pain I feel now in addressing you. I vainly hoped to the last each of us would have been spared its infliction, for I know what you will suffer, & that I can afford you no... Aug. 2, 1856
2388 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I had hoped my dearest Mary to have heard from you before this, but nothing has come to hand since your letter of the 29th June (No.1, New Series) which I acknowledged on the 28th Ulto. At the date... Aug. 4, 1856
2389 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I had hoped my dearest Mary to have heard from you before this, but nothing has Come to hand Since your letter of the 29th June (no 1, new Series) which I acknowledged on the 28th Ulto: At the date... Aug. 4, 1856
2390 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Since the reception yesterday of your letter of the 14 Ulto: dearest Mary, my mind & thoughts have been entirely engrossed by two subjects. Your continued indisposition & suffering, &... Aug. 11, 1856
2391 Robert E. Lee Mrs. Benjamin Edward Stiles On my return from the Wichita a few days since, my dear Mrs. Stiles, I found here your kind letter of the 25th June. It gave me many pleasant thoughts, told me so much of those about whom I wished... Aug. 14, 1856
2392 William L. Marshall Edward Lee Childe I recd a letter from you at Rome which gave me great pleasure and I had designed to answer it as soon as I heard of your return to Paris. I had hoped to answer under far happier circumstances and... Aug. 17, 1856
2393 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have heard nothing from your dearest Mary, since your letter of 14 July, which I acknowledged on the 11 Inst: I will repeat for fear of the miscarriage of my letters, that on the 28 July I sent... Aug. 18, 1856
2394 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have so little to say dearest Mary in reply to your few lines of farewell of the 25 ulto, that I will return an acknowledgement on this small sheet. I am very happy to learn that you got off... Aug. 28, 1856
2395 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your letter of the 2 Aug from the Warm Springs. I am very glad to learn that you are there, & trust you may be entirely relieved by its waters. I also hope you will... Sep. 1, 1856
2396 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your letter of the 2 Aug from the Warm Springs. I am very glad to learn that you are there, & trust you may be entirely relieved by its waters. I also hope you will... Sep. 1, 1856
2397 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I am grieved by your letter of the 19th 23rd Ulto my dearest Mary to find that your visit to the Springs has not restored you to health as I had hoped. Never having heard how you were affected, or... Sep. 13, 1856
2398 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I hope you recd dearest Mary my letter from San Antonio of the 13 Ulto. It was short & hurried but will serve to show you that I had recd your letter of the 19th - 23rd Sept. written after your... Oct. 3, 1856
2399 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I see my dear Mary by the statement of my account with the Bank of Virginia Richmond forwd by Mr Marbury, that the $758.50 sent to the Farmers bank Alexa on 24 July was the amount of the July... Oct. 17, 1856
2400 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I again my dear Mary sit down to write to you from this place, & still do not see when I shall be able to leave it. The Court has been three weeks engaged in the trial of major Porter, &... Oct. 24, 1856