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2651 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd last night dear Mary your letter of the 12th & am delighted to learn that you are all well & so many of you are together. I am much pleased that F[itzhugh] has an opportunity to be... Dec. 22, 1861
2652 Robert E. Lee Andrew G. Magrath I have just received your note announcing the meeting of the Convention about to take place at Columbia. The exposed condition of the State & the presence of a powerful enemy on her shores will... Dec. 24, 1861
2653 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I cannot let this day of grateful rejoicing pass dear Mary, without some communion with you. I am thankful for the many among the past that I have passed with you, & the remembrance of them... Dec. 25, 1861
2654 Robert E. Lee Mary Custis Lee Having distributed such poor Xmas gifts as I had to those around me I have been looking for something for you. Trifles are even hard to get these war times, you must not therefore expect more. I... Dec. 25, 1861
2655 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have received my dear son your letter of the 21 & am happy that you have arranged with Mr. [John] Stewart about his house. I feel badly about not having paid rent for it all this time as I... Dec. 29, 1861
2656 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee In your last letter you did not give me your address so I will put my letter under cover to Mr Caskie. Write & give me your address & your parents. Tell your mother I have not yet succeeded... Dec. 29, 1861
2657 Judah P. Benjamin Walter H. Taylor You are hereby informed that the President has appointed you Captain – To take rank Dec 10 /61Adjt Genls DeptIn the Provisional Army in the service of the Confederate States. You are requested to... Dec. 31, 1861
2658 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 30th ulto enclosing decree of the Court of appeals in reference to your Grd fathers will. I am glad the matter is determined & hope it will give satisfaction to... Jan. 4, 1862
2659 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mildred Childe Lee As soon as I arrived here this fall, I wrote you a long letter, apologizing for what you called my neglect of you. But I hav’nt received a line from you in acknowledgement of it; I think it is my... Jan. 5, 1862
2660 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee On my return day before yesterday from Florida, dear Mary, I recd your letter of the 1st. I am very glad to find that you had a pleasant family meeting Xmas & that it was so large. I am truly... Jan. 18, 1862
2661 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have received my dear son your two letters of the 12th & 15th respectfully & seize this quiet hour to answer them. As regards paying back rent for the house, you must do as you find best.... Jan. 19, 1862
2662 George Washington Custis Lee Anne Carter Lee How shall I excuse myself for not sooner answering your dear & most interesting letter? What would I have not given to have been with you at Stratford. My devotion to that spot is the weak... Jan. 27, 1862
2663 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have just returned from Charleston & recd your letter of the 14th dear Mary enclosing one from dear Annie. I also found a letter from Mary who was then in Richmond but whom I suppose you will... Jan. 28, 1862
2664 Robert E. Lee William E. Jones General: I have received by your letter of the 26th ultimo, and am glad to hear that you will be able to cripple the operations of the enemy. I am very desirous to expel him from the Valley, and... Feb. 2, 1862
2665 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I wrote to you, dear Mary, the day I left Coosawhatchie for this place. I have been here ever since, endeavouring to push forward the works for the defence of the city, which has lagged terribly... Feb. 8, 1862
2666 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 12th & am glad you have returned safely from the Rappahannock. I hope your visit was satisfactory. I am Sorry your arrangement for sending on Richmond failed... Feb. 23, 1862
2667 William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Charlotte Wickham Lee Since my last very short letter my dearest wife, I have been seeking some quiet time to write you a nice long letter, but you must not raise your expectations too high lest they should not be... Feb. 27, 1862
2668 Richard Henry Lee Tabitha Jordan Curry Lee I wrote you yesterday & in that I expressed the opinion that our Seaboards would probably be advanced – Today we have strong evidence of that – Gen Bragg is ordered to Tennessee – Gen... Feb. 28, 1862
2669 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Lee It has been a long time since I have written to you, but you have been constantly in my thoughts. I think of you all, separately and collectively, in the busy hours of the day and the silent hours... Mar. 2, 1862
2670 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Lee It has been a long time since I have written to you, but you have been constantly in my thoughts. I think of you all, separately & collectively, in the busy hours of the day & the silent... Mar. 2, 1862
2671 William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Charlotte Wickham Lee No letter from you this week! My dearest Charlotte, what is the matter? To punish you for your neglect, hoping that it may be sufficient to prevent any such conduct in future. I intend to make you... Mar. 2, 1862
2672 Robert E. Lee Unknown The box of prepared meats sent me by you through Mr. J. B. Trout was duly received and its contents proved very satisfactory. I should have acknowledged its receipt earlier but that I have been... Mar. 3, 1862
2673 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Elizabeth Ann Mackay Stiles I have been intending to write to you for some time my dear friend but did not know exactly where you were but tonight when a letter from Mr. Lee to Annie informed me that you were in Savannah... Mar. 8, 1862
2674 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I was very much pleased to receive your letter apprising me of your good health & of the happiness of those around you. I wish indeed that I could see you all, but that is a happiness I can... Mar. 14, 1862
2675 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have been trying all the week to write to you, but have not been able. I have been placed on duty here to conduct operations under the directions of the Pres: It will give me great pleasure to do... Mar. 14, 1862
2676 Robert E. Lee Joseph E. Johnston I received yesterday from Genl Holmes a letter dated 14th instant, of which the accompanying is a copy. I presume he has already communicated with you on the subject, but as the matter is briefly... Mar. 17, 1862
2677 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger General: It has been represented to me that the work at Harden's Bluff, Fort Huger, is not in good defensive condition. The items of fault are reported to be as follows:1. Want of proper... Mar. 18, 1862
2678 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Notwithstanding the demonstrations of the enemy in your front, I see nothing to prove that he intends immediately to attempt your line. He is feeling your strength and desires to prevent... Mar. 18, 1862
2679 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder I have received your letter of the 20th instant, and having to start to North Carolina to-morrow morning have but little time to reply.The fleet in the Roads which you refer to has gone to sea, as... Mar. 22, 1862
2680 Stephen R. Mallory Sidney Smith Lee Sir: You will take immediate steps to raise the Columbus and Delaware, in order to use them, if necessary, to close the approaches to Norfolk.You will immediately place the Germantown or... Mar. 24, 1862
2681 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Your telegram of to-day to the honorable Secretary of War has been referred to me for a reply.I would remark, in commencement, that no secrecy, either as to your movements or views, can be... Mar. 26, 1862
2682 Robert E. Lee Joseph E. Johnston General: Your letter of the 27th, by Lieutenant Washington, your aide-de-camp, has been received. The reports of Generals Jackson and Stuart indicate a large force in your front. Should the enemy... Mar. 28, 1862
2683 - - General: In order to enable you to carry out the instructions which you will receive from Major-General Huger in relation to the crossing of your brigade to the Peninsula to re-enforce General... Mar. 28, 1862
2684 Sidney Smith Lee Stephen R. Mallory Sir: In further response to your letter of the 24th instant, directing the preparation of the Germantown and Confederate States for service below the harbor in obstructing approaches, &c., I... Mar. 28, 1862
2685 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Your letter of the 28th, relative to the promise of the Secretary of War to send you an unarmed regiment of 1,000 men and the arrival at Yorktown of the two Alabama regiments, has been... Mar. 29, 1862
2686 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: In reply to your requisition of the 29th instant for 1,000,000 of musket cartridges, I have to state that the Ordnance Department is able to forward to you this morning 60,000 cartridges... Mar. 31, 1862
2687 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: I have the honor to acknowledge your telegram asking that Ramseur’s battery be sent you. There is already under your command on the Peninsula double the amount of the artillery in the... Mar. 31, 1862
2688 Jefferson Davis Sidney Smith Lee Proceed at once to obstruct Elizabeth River. Call on General Huger for such aid and co-operation as may be necessary. Prepare hulks to shut passage when necessary.Jefferson Davis Apr. 2, 1862
2689 Robert E. Lee John H. Forney You have been promoted to Brigd Genl. Report for duty to Genl Sam Jones at Pensacola or MobileR E Lee Apr. 2, 1862
2690 Stephen R. Mallory George W. Randolph Sir: In reply to your letter of the 1st instant I have the honor to inclose herewith copy of the instructions of this Department to the commandant of the navy-yard, Norfolk, on the subject of... Apr. 2, 1862
2691 Alfred Rives Robert E. Lee General: There are now ready for the defense of James River one 8-inch and one 10-inch columbiad, with barbette carriages. These guns were ordered some time since for the battery in the vicinity of... Apr. 3, 1862
2692 Sidney Smith Lee Jefferson Davis Sir: I had the honor to receive your telegram of the 2d last night at a late hour.General Huger and myself have conferred together upon the subject of obstructing Elizabeth River, and have agreed... Apr. 3, 1862
2693 Robert E. Lee Joseph E. Johnston The movement of the troops directed from your line must immediately be made to this place. Enemy advancing in force from Old Point.By order of the President:R E Lee Apr. 4, 1862
2694 Robert E. Lee Josiah Gorgas Colonel: I have the honor to request that you will cause one 10-inch columbiad, with barbette carriage, to be sent to Drewry’s Bluff, and one 4.62-inch rifled siege gun to General Huger, to be... Apr. 4, 1862
2695 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I enclose two letters dear Mary that have come for you. The one from Charlotte I opened thinking she had written for something. But the only thing I can do for her is to send some stamps for... Apr. 4, 1862
2696 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger My Dear General: It appears from the maps in my possession that the Nansemond River is defended by a number of small batteries scattered along its banks, erected from time to time to meet the... Apr. 7, 1862
2697 Robert E. Lee Stephen R. Mallory Sir: I have the honor to inform you that, from recent developments of the intentions of the enemy in the Peninsula, it is my opinion that they are endeavoring to change their base of operations... Apr. 8, 1862
2698 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Colonel Carter reported to me yesterday, in conformity to orders from you. I find that my letter of 26th March was not sufficiently explicit. I intended to call your attention to the... Apr. 9, 1862
2699 Robert E. Lee John B. Magruder General: Your letter of the 13th instant with reference to arms for General Wilcox is received.I am informed that the arms turned over by General Wilcox at Gordonsville have been distributed to... Apr. 17, 1862
2700 Robert E. Lee Maj. Harrison THE SOUTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANIES Received at Staunton Apl 18th 1862 By Telegraph from Richmond To Maj Harrison Send the following to Genl E. Johnson Viz - Keep in communication with Genl Jackson.... Apr. 18, 1862