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Letters

2,501-2,550 of 4,644 letters
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2501 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Lee I was very glad to receive your letter of the 12 Inst: though it did commence by scolding me for directing my letters to your brother. I did so, supposing that his letters would be forwd to him,... Aug. 27, 1860
2502 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Anne Carter Lee I got a letter from Helen & will first transcribe what she says for Ella’s benefit “I have purchased the cloake for Miss Ella which I trust will suit. I consider it very suitable for mourning... Oct. 21, 1860
2503 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I was very glad my precious life to receive your letter of the 28th Sept: It must have been a long time on the road, as it only reached me a few days since, having been enclosed to me by your... Oct. 22, 1860
2504 Eleanor Agnes Lee Mildred Childe Lee I have been wanting to write to you for a long time ever since I left you in fact but something has always prevented; in New York I was always occupied in going about, & here I have had so many... Oct. 29, 1860
2505 Martha Custis Williams Carter Anne Carter Lee How often I think of you! How often I speak of you! how many times I say I will write to you and alas how sadly have I heretofore been disappointed in the accomplishment of my wishes! But, this... Nov. 17, 1860
2506 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Benson John Lossing I do not know my dear Sir[1] whether in these troublous times I am to expect any further payments upon the Recollections It would be very acceptable at this time but I write especially to say... Dec. 27, 1860
2507 John Letcher Walter H. Taylor Know you, That from special trust and confidence reposed in your fidelity, courage and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, in pursuance of the authority vested in him by the Constitution and Laws of this... Jan. 1, 1861
2508 Robert E. Lee John B. Floyd GeneralI am directed by Genl Lee to say in reply to your communication of the 5th int. concerning an arrangement for carrying an express mail between these Head Qrs & your command, said to have... 1861
2509 Lydia Huntley Sigourney Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was very happy to see again your well known hand-writing, and to learn that you and your loved ones were in the enjoyment of health. It also gave me pleasure to know that two editors of your... Jan. 2, 1861
2510 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mildred Childe Lee Transcription in progress. Jan. 10, 1861
2511 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter The reception of your letter of the 18th ultimate from Cedar Grove my sweet Annette has given me great pleasure. It was very kind of you and Ada to think of me. You must have felt that I was... Jan. 16, 1861
2512 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Your long kind letter of the 28th July was duly recd. I have wished frequently to thank you for it, but have not known when a letter would find you. At the time you wrote you did not seem entirely... Jan. 22, 1861
2513 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd by the last express from San Antonio your letter of the 1st Inst: & at the same time one from daughter Custis & Fitzhugh of the 4th. I will reply to you now & to them hereafter I... Jan. 23, 1861
2514 Mary Custis Lee Elizabeth Stiles I only this evening my dear friend received your letter written on the 5th of January. Where could it have been all this time? Not intercepted I hope by the Secessionists. You directed it to Alexa.... Feb. 9, 1861
2515 Robert E. Lee John Twohig [Editor’s note] Before leaving San Antonio I called on John Twohig,[1] the Irish-American banker, who was born in Cork nearly seventy years ago an[d] who still retains, despite of fast-crowding... Feb. 19, 1861
2516 - - You have doubtless heard of my arrival. I want to see you very much & miss your presence dreadfully. I do not think I can wait till the expiration of your term; but will have to run up for a... Mar. 1861
2517 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee You have doubtless heard of my arrival. I want to see you very much & miss your presence dreadfully. I do not think I can wait till the expiration of your term, but will have to run up for a... Mar. 15, 1861
2518 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee Upon the arrival of your letter of the 23rd Ulto: My precious life, I could not conceive what new female correspondent I had got. I did not recognize your hand writing. It has changed so &... Apr. 1, 1861
2519 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee Upon the arrival of your letter of the 23rd Ulto: My precious life, I could not conceive what new female correspondent I had got. I did not recognize your hand writing. It has changed so &... Apr. 1, 1861
2520 Robert E. Lee Mr. Rutherford Genl Lee regrets that Mr Rutherfords invitation to dinner to day has only just been recd, & he can only at this late hour inform him that it would be impossible for him to accept it - Apr. 1861
2521 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your letter has been in my hands for some time, & if I acted with stead fastness, I would keep it much longer, but my affection for my sisters all ways makes me very lenient to wards them. Have... Apr. 12, 1861
2522 Eleanor Agnes Lee Mildred Childe Lee Mamma’ thinks you may have an opportunity to send your bonnet over to Mrs. Barnes to-day, so as “Agnes never writes” I have seated myself to concoct an epistle to send any how. The bonnet is very... Apr. 19, 1861
2523 Robert E. Lee Winfield Scott Since my interview with you on the 18th inst., I have felt that I ought not longer to retain my commission in the army. I therefore tender my resignation, which I request you will recommend for... Apr. 20, 1861
2524 Robert E. Lee Anne Marsall I am grieved at my inability to see you. . . . I have been waiting "for a more convenient season," which has brought to many before me deep and lasting regret. Now we are in a state of... Apr. 20, 1861
2525 Robert E. Lee Sydney Smith Lee The question which was the subject of my earnest consultation with you on the 18th instant has in my own mind been decided. After the most anxious inquiry as to the correct course for me to pursue,... Apr. 20, 1861
2526 Robert E. Lee Anne Kinloch Lee Marshall I am grieved at my inability to see you, & abhor myself more than ever for not having visited you all the time. I have been waiting “for a more convenient season” which has brought to many... Apr. 20, 1861
2527 Robert E. Lee Winfield Scott Since my interview with you on the 18th Inst. I have felt that I ought not longer to retain my Commission in the Army. I therefore tender my resignation which I request you will recommend for... Apr. 20, 1861
2528 James May Cassius F. Lee I am sure of your sympathy with me in the motive of what I now write, even though you may think me presumptuous & lacking in judgment. Two considerations prompt me, one, an Editorial in the... Apr. 22, 1861
2529 L. P. Bayne, J. J. Chancellor Robert E. Lee We are the bearers of a letter to you from General Steuart, of Maryland, and we regret, on arriving here, to find you absent. The letter referred to we forward to you in a separate inclosure, to... Apr. 22, 1861
2530 Cassius F. Lee Robert E. Lee The enclosed letter was written to me, as you will see, in consequence of a remark I made to Dr. Sparrow, which he repeated to the writer, Dr. May, that I hoped your connection with the Virga... Apr. 23, 1861
2531 Philip St. George Cocke Robert E. Lee I can destroy the light-boats and remove the buoys, through the pilots, without military force. Shall I do it?Philip St. Geo. Cocke,Brigadier-General[Indorsements]Our object is to interrupt the... Apr. 24, 1861
2532 Philip St. George Cocke Robert E. Lee Your dispatch of the 23rd instant, by telegraph, has been received. I had fully anticipated all your instructions. I recognized from the moment I took position and command on this line of... Apr. 24, 1861
2533 Robert E. Lee Daniel Ruggles General: Your dispatch, of the 24th instant, requesting to know the policy and orders by which you are to be governed, is at hand. You will act on the defensive. Station your troops at suitable... Apr. 24, 1861
2534 Robert E. Lee Philip St. George Cocke Your dispatch of the 24th is at hand. I rejoice that you so fully recognize the proper policy to be pursued, and initiated it on your arrival. Continue it till compelled to change. I am endeavoring... Apr. 24, 1861
2535 Robert E. Lee Philip St. George Cocke General: Your dispatch of the 24th is at hand. I rejoice that you so fully recognize the proper policy to be pursued, and initiated it on your arrival at the scene of your operations. Continue it... Apr. 24, 1861
2536 Robert E. Lee Cassius Lee I have recd your letter of the 23rd. I am Sorry your Nephew has left his College & become a Soldier. It is necessary that the persons on my Staff should have a knowledge of their duties &... Apr. 25, 1861
2537 Robert E. Lee James Lyons I have been very remiss in not acknowledging your Kind notes. I beg you will excuse me & attribute it to the true Cause, the impossibility of doing so.I feel very highly honoured by the offer... Apr. 25, 1861
2538 William H. Lee Robert E. Lee The following communications have just been received:Maj. John Lee, of Orange, has just been informed by Richard L. Brown, late a clerk in the Treasury Department, and just from Washington, having... Apr. 25, 1861
2539 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I return with my signature the pay accounts forwarded by Carter & I doubt the propriety of permitting them & if prevented I doubt whether they will be paid I would therefore suppress them... Apr. 26, 1861
2540 Hugh W. Sheffey Robert E. Lee Allow an old friend of your self and yours to introduce to you kindly regards John H. Mc Cue Esq formerly of Staunton but now of Nelson County – Mr. Mc Cue is a gentleman of very high character, of... Apr. 27, 1861
2541 John Letcher Robert E. Lee Sir: You will direct to Col. T. J. Jackson to proceed to Harper’s Ferry, to organize into regiments the volunteer forces which have been called into the service of the State, and which may be... Apr. 27, 1861
2542 Robert E. Lee John Letcher I respectfully ask of the governor and council what arrangements have been made to enable the army of the State to take the field? Besides the necessary camp equipage, some means of transportation... Apr. 27, 1861
2543 Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson Colonel: You will proceed, without delay, to Harper’s Ferry, Va., in execution of the orders of the governor of the State, and assume command of that post. After mustering into the service of the... Apr. 27, 1861
2544 Robert E. Lee Francis M. Boykin You are desired to take measures to muster into the service of the State such volunteer companies as may offer their services for the protection of the northwestern portion of the State. Assume the... Apr. 30, 1861
2545 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On going to my room last night I found my trunk & sword there & opening it this morning discovered the package of letters, & was very glad [to] learn you were all well & as yet,... Apr. 30, 1861
2546 Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson Colonel: Under authority of the governor of the State, you are directed to call out volunteer companies from the counties in the valley adjacent to Harper’s Ferry, viz, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson,... May 1, 1861
2547 John Letcher Walter H. Taylor Know you, That from special trust and confidence reposed in your fidelity, courage and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, in pursuance of the authority vested in him by the Convention of the State of... May 3, 1861
2548 Robert E. Lee John Letcher Five thousand volunteers, including those now in service at Norfolk, have been called out today. In addition, the Georgia and Alabama regiments are ordered there.R E LeeMajor-General May 3, 1861
2549 Robert E. Lee Philip St. George Cocke Under the authority of the Governor of Virginia by his proclamation of the 3rd. Instant. You are hereby authorized to call out and muster into the service of the State, volunteer companies from the... May 3, 1861
2550 Robert E. Lee Walter Gwynn General: Under the authority of the governor of Virginia, by this proclamation of the 3d instant, you are hereby authorized to call out and muster into the service of the State volunteer companies... May 3, 1861