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Letters

3,001-3,050 of 4,644 letters
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3001 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I will Commence this Holy day dearest Mary by writing to you. My heart is filled with gratitude to Almighty God for his unspeakable mercies with which he has blessed us in this day, for those he... Dec. 25, 1862
3002 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I have pleased myself in reminiscences to day, of the many happy Xmas’ we have enjoyed together at our once happy home. Notwithstanding its present desecrated & pillaged condition, I trust that... Dec. 25, 1862
3003 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I have not heard of you for a long time. I do not know where you are, or to how to address you. I hope you are well & enjoying the happiness of doing all the good you can. I wish you were with... Dec. 26, 1862
3004 Robert E. Lee Laura Chilton Wise I return my grateful thanks for the prayer book sent me by Miss Em & yourself. It will be very highly prized & I have read from it this morg the services of the day.With my best wishes for... Dec. 28, 1862
3005 Robert E. Lee Laura Mason Chilton Wise I return my grateful thanks for the prayer book sent me by Miss Em & yourself. It will be very highly prized & I have read from it this morg the services of the day.With my best wishes for... Dec. 28, 1862
3006 Robert E. Lee Henry Brevard Davidson Colonel: I have received your letter of the 24th instant. Directions will be given for the baggage of the different brigades of this army, and the men guarding it, to be recalled from Staunton as... Dec. 29, 1862
3007 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith two letters from Brig. Gen. W. E. Jones, of the 26th instant. General Jones, by my direction, was left in command of the troops in the valley by General... Dec. 29, 1862
3008 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: It is reported by General W. E. Jones, in command of the Valley District, that General Milroy has established himself at Petersburg and in the valley of the South Branch of the Potomac,... Dec. 29, 1862
3009 Robert E. Lee William E. Jones General: Your letter of the 26th has been received. By the enclosed order you will see that you are assigned to the command of the Valley District. I wish you to take all measures for its... Dec. 29, 1862
3010 Eleanor Agnes Lee Harriet Lee Powell Smoot Your sweet letter, dear Hattie1 & this cap were sent to me from Richmond, so there was some delay in my getting them & just as I was going to acknowledge its receipt the owner of the cap... 1863
3011 Robert E. Lee Gustavus W. Smith Your letter of the 1st instant has been received. As you seem to be certain that the enemy are reinforcing Suffolk and passing troops from that point to New Berne, I would recommend that you... Jan. 4, 1863
3012 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee Col: Corley informs me that Major Walley has recd some good cloth, a part of which is to be applied to the necessities of this army. All that I want at present is a pair of pantaloons. Will you get... Jan. 5, 1863
3013 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Received at Richd Apl 30th 1863 at 8:50 A.M. By telegraph from Fredericksburg 30To His Ex Presdt DavisDispatch of 11.30 P.M. yesterday received. Genl Stuart is supposed to have crossed Rapidan last... Jan. 8, 1863
3014 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have endeavoured for Several days dear Mary to write to you, but have found it impossible. Now I have only a few moments. Fitzhugh has returned from his scout & I hope has been able to visit... Jan. 8, 1863
3015 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have the honor to represent to you the absolute necessity that exists, in my opinion, to increase our armies, if we desire to oppose effectual resistance to the vast numbers that the enemy... Jan. 10, 1863
3016 Robert E. Lee John D. Imboden Colonel: I thank you for your letter of the 2d instant, received yesterday. I am much gratified to hear of the gallant conduct of Captains McNeill and Imboden, and hope they will continue to harass... Jan. 10, 1863
3017 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honour to have received your letter of 7th inst, with the two inclosures from Col. Imboden. In accordance with your instructions I have addressed a communication to Gen. Halleck upon the... Jan. 11, 1863
3018 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I am delighted my dear Son at your Safe return to Richmond & to learn of your good health. Your letter which I have just recd also strengthens my hope of our ability to hold the Misspi. God... Jan. 11, 1863
3019 Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee I have received the following dispatch from Governor Vance:Can you not spare General Lee to come down a few days and survey the situation I North Carolina? It would inspire confidence. A defeat... Jan. 12, 1863
3020 Robert E. Lee Howell Cobb Your letter of 5th inst: was handed to me today by Lt Col. Glenn.1 In the frequent conversations which I held with Gen. T R R Cobb with reference to his legion, he expressed an earnest desire to... Jan. 12, 1863
3021 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6th instant, and approve of the course you have adopted with reference to General Jenkins’ cavalry brigade. I hope that... Jan. 12, 1863
3022 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I have had the honor to receive your dispatch of yesterday,For several days past there have been general indications of some movement by the army of Burnside, but nothing... Jan. 13, 1863
3023 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: Your letter of the 12th instant is received. In reply to that portion which refer to complaints of the inactivity of our troops in the valley, I can only say that General Jones, who has always... Jan. 14, 1863
3024 William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I am very much obliged to you for your New Year’s letter. Moses & Scott1 arrived safely satiated with their gayeties. Moses has been quite sick suffering from his change of diet. He is now the... Jan. 15, 1863
3025 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee I am almost alone here today, so I think I can employ my self in no better way than in writting [sic] to you.I suppose by this time you have heard of our eventful journey up to Senator Hunter’s.1... Jan. 18, 1863
3026 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon I go down this morning to examine the preparations which the enemy seem to be making on the banks of the Rappahannock. I understand that a redoubt has been built on the hill overlooking the river,... Jan. 19, 1863
3027 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I go down this morning to examine the preparations which the enemy seem to be making on the banks of the Rappahannock. I understand that a redoubt has been built on the hill overlooking the river,... Jan. 19, 1863
3028 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: A scout just returned from Washington City reports that the impression is prevalent there that General Burnside’s army is preparing to advance. The river is filled with transports... Jan. 21, 1863
3029 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I found on my arrival your letter by Rob. The socks I have sent to Genl Hood for his Texans. They are far from their wives & daughters & their homes. I have recd from a kind lady in Alaba a... Jan. 21, 1863
3030 Robert E. Lee William E. Jones General: I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 14th instant, and the report of Captain Richardson with regard to supplies in the upper part of the valley. The evacuation of Moorefield... Jan. 21, 1863
3031 Robert E. Lee Henry Brevard Davidson Colonel: From present appearances, I am inclined to believe that General Burnside is concentrating all the forces within his reach, with a view of advancing south of the Rappahannock. The troops in... Jan. 22, 1863
3032 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon The commissary of this army, in compliance with instructions of the Commissary-General at Richmond, has reduced the salt-meat ration, and ordered the sugar to be substituted. I learn this more:... Jan. 22, 1863
3033 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I dislike very much to trouble Your Excellency, but the want of supplies for the troops has been reported to me this morning, which, coming at this time, causes me the greatest uneasiness. Unless... Jan. 22, 1863
3034 Robert E. Lee John D. Imboden Colonel: Your letter has been received, with the accompanying documents, on the subject of changing the organization of your corps and increasing its strength. I hope you will proceed at once with... Jan. 22, 1863
3035 Robert E. Lee Josiah Gorgas Colonel: I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 20th instant, and beg leave to thank you for your attention to my requests. I hope you will be able to get the carriages for the... Jan. 22, 1863
3036 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon The commissary of this army, in compliance with instructions of the Commissary-General at Richmond, has reduced the salt-meat ration, and ordered the sugar to be substituted. I learn this more:... Jan. 23, 1863
3037 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: Appearances now indicate that the enemy intend to advance. They seem to be moving to the line of the Rappahannock. They have shown themselves opposite Port Royal. Our scouts also... Jan. 23, 1863
3038 Joseph Christmas Ives Mary Custis Lee Your friend from King George’s brought in a letter for your brother this morning, which he allowed me the pleasure of perusing, and I was very much gratified to see that neither your spirits nor... Jan. 24, 1863
3039 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have directed the chief commissary of the Army of Northern Virginia, Colonel Cole, to repair to Richmond, with a view of ascertaining what supply of provisions can be relied on for the... Jan. 26, 1863
3040 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper General: I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 24th instant, forwarding a resolution of the House of Representatives calling upon the President for copies of the official reports of... Jan. 26, 1863
3041 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper General: I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 24th instant, forwarding a resolution of the House of Representatives calling upon the President for copies of the official reports of... Jan. 26, 1863
3042 Robert E. Lee William E. Jones General: The question of provisioning this army is becoming one of much difficulty. I have thought that the present might be a favorable time for you to send into the counties of Hampshire, Tucker,... Jan. 27, 1863
3043 James A. Seddon Robert E. Lee Sir: I have heard with great anxiety the apprehensions entertained by you respecting supplies to your army. Every opportunity has been afforded to Colonel Cole to learn from the proper officers the... Jan. 28, 1863
3044 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I am grieved to hear of your sufferings. I trust now that the storm has passed, you are relieved. It has terminated here in a deep snow which does not improve our comfort. But as long as we can... Jan. 29, 1863
3045 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Reports from Scouts indicate movements of Enemy to Fredericksburg. I am making corresponding movements.R. E. Lee. Genl.[Endorsed] 14/56 VB. Telegram from Genl. Lee Culpepper C. H. July 31st. 1863. Jan. 31, 1863
3046 Robert E. Lee Joseph B. Kershaw General: Your letter of the 28th instant, inclosing one from Captain [George B.] Cuthbert, of the Second South Carolina Regiment, with regard to the formation of a battalion of honor, has been... Jan. 31, 1863
3047 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your letter written from Richmond enclosing one from Milly. The bundle & letter for Charlotte has also been received per Gen Stuart.I’m very sorry to hear that you have been suffering so from... Feb. 1, 1863
3048 George Washington Cutis Lee Robert M. Stiles I must thank you for your note of the 26th inst., received this morning, and express my regrets that, not being able to accompany Col. Walker to Savannah, I am deprived, at this time, of the... Feb. 2, 1863
3049 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I have had the honor to receive a letter from the Hon. A. R. Boteler, transmitting a petition of certain members of the General Assembly of Virginia, with reference to the defense of the... Feb. 2, 1863
3050 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, 1863