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Letters

3,201-3,250 of 4,644 letters
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3201 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Your letter of the 6th inst reached me in Richmond last Friday & as I was going to start for the army, the next morning I deferred my answer until I should have arrived in camp.On my way down I... Sep. 15, 1863
3202 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your letter of the 13th. I am sorry that any rumour should have reached you of my going to the West. I should certainly have stopped to see you had such been the Case & my... Sep. 18, 1863
3203 Jeb Stuart Robert E. Lee Major Andrews writes me that no move of importance took place on enemy’s right yesterday. Large numbers of the enemy are deserting, hiring negroes to pilot them out, mostly going towards Blue ridge... Sep. 19, 1863
3204 Robert E. Lee J. E. B. Stuart Major Andrews writes me that no move of importance took place on enemy's right yesterday. Large numbers of the enemy are deserting - hiring Negroes to pilot them out, mostly going towards Blue... Sep. 19, 1863
3205 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper I have the honor to transmit herewith my report of the operations of this army from the time the enemy crossed the Rappahannock on the 28th April last to his retreat over that river on the night of... Sep. 23, 1863
3206 Robert E. Lee George Washington Custis Lee I have recd your letter of the 25th for which I am much obliged. The boots reached me Safely. Please Keep the Coat & vest for the present. I will endeavour now if I ever get time to make out my... Sep. 27, 1863
3207 Robert E. Lee John Letcher The following communication has been made to me which I deem of sufficient importance for reference to State authority, as I am not aware of any Confederate law under which I could act in the case... Oct. 1863
3208 Robert E. Lee John Letcher The following communication has been made to me which I deem of sufficient importance for reference to State authority, as I am not aware of any Confederate law under which I could act in the case... Oct. 1863
3209 Alexander Robert Lawton Robert E. Lee I am in receipt of your recent letter in which, after stating that your army is much in want of shoes for men and horses, and blankets for the former, you request that all that can be furnished may... Oct. 12, 1863
3210 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd. dear Mary your letter of the 10th. I am very glad to hear that you are better, though your improvement may be slight, if progressive, your Comfort & mine may be materially... Oct. 19, 1863
3211 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee It has been quite an age since you have heard from me; & though I am very tired & sleepy I’ll not neglect this opportunity as we move off in the morning, of letting you know that I am well... Oct. 21, 1863
3212 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd. last night dear Mary your letter from Richmond. It was without date, but I presume was written on Saturday, as that was the day of rain here. I answered your letter from Liberty, but as the... Oct. 28, 1863
3213 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I am much obliged to you for writing by Capt Fitzhugh. I did not see the capt, but the letter reached me safely & gave me much pleasure. Robertus paid me a visit about the time of its reception... Oct. 31, 1863
3214 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd yesterday dear Mary your letter of the 29th & am very glad to learn that you find your new abode so Comfortable & so well arranged. The only fault I find in it is that it is not... Nov. 1, 1863
3215 Robert E. Lee John D. Imboden General: I have received your letter of the 31st ultimo, by Capt. George W. Stump.I think it very important, in the quiescent state of affairs in your department, to endeavor to drive the enemy... Nov. 2, 1863
3216 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: I have received your letter of the 22d ultimo, and regret that I cannot at this time spare any troops from this army to re-enforce you. General Meade is again advancing on this line,... Nov. 3, 1863
3217 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd last night dear Mary your letter of the 2nd with the pair of drawers. The flannel seems to be very nice & they fit me very well now, but I fear when washed they will shrink up like the... Nov. 5, 1863
3218 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I have seen with pleasure the announcement of your return to Richmond, after a journey which I hope has proved as beneficial to yourself as I am persuaded it has been to the... Nov. 10, 1863
3219 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your notes by Col Cole & Bryan. I am very glad that you & Charlotte are better & that Fitzhugh has been heard from. I had heard nothing of the latter for a long... Nov. 11, 1863
3220 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I have been wishing to reply to your letter of the 4th for some days, but like yourself cannot always find time to write. I have not failed however to enjoy it & have read it more than once. I... Nov. 13, 1863
3221 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your letters reached me two or three days ago, & I am only sorry that it did not come through the “regular mail” instead of by “Private Opportunity.” I think our family has a great many... Nov. 17, 1863
3222 Robert E. Lee Carrie C. Stuart I am very much obliged to you dear Carrie1 for the manufacture of the drawers. Your handiwork will impart to them I am sure additional warmth. I examined them anxiously to see if I Could discover... Nov. 21, 1863
3223 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your letter of the 15th with the drawers. The latter fit very well & I hope will not shrink by washing. The weather has been so warm that I have not required them. As to... Nov. 21, 1863
3224 Robert E. Lee Elizabeth Stiles I recd yesterday, My dear Mrs Stiles your letter of the 17th Ulto, with the package of peach leather. I am very much obliged to you for thinking of me, & I assure you I never forget you. I had... Nov. 25, 1863
3225 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd yesterday dear Mary your letter of the 22nd. I have read with much interest the affectionate notes of Fitzhugh & Markie. About the former I grieve daily. I have been in hopes that some... Nov. 25, 1863
3226 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd yesterday dear Mary your letter of the 22nd. I have read with much interest the affectionate notes of Fitzhugh & Markie. About the former I grieve daily. I have been in hopes that some... Nov. 25, 1863
3227 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I take advantage of the Kindness of Genl Hoke to say to you, how I long to see you, how often I think of you & how ardently I pray to Almighty God to bless & protect you.I recd. when in the... Nov. 26, 1863
3228 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I send down my summer drawers. Please mend them at your leisure & retain them till you Can get them at my trunk. I put on the flannel you sent me today also my yarn socks they feel very... Nov. 27, 1863
3229 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd when the army was in line of battle your letter of the 28th Ulto: & as Custis proposes to return to Richmond tomorrow I must endeavour to write a few lines in reply. You will probably... Dec. 4, 1863
3230 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd last evg dear Mary your letter by Steny Mason. Your fancy for writing by private opportunities I fear gives your messengers much trouble & does not expedite the delivery of your... Dec. 5, 1863
3231 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Dispatch of sixth received. Can go if ordered. Have written by mail.R. E. Lee[Endorsed] 11/44 Vb. Telegram Genl R. E. Lee Orange C. H. Dec. 7 1863 Dec. 7, 1863
3232 Robert E. Lee Walter H. Taylor 1. I am Kept here, awaiting Some information from the S.W. I do not Know how long before a decision is Come to, I therefore wish you to send me the recommendations for [Anl?][1] promotions, though... Dec. 12, 1863
3233 Jeb Stuart Walter H. Taylor I send for you to read and then return to me a letter from Col Funsten. I think it will satisfy you that Lt Col G. had better go to Wheeler, such Snarls are getting up all the time, with him, but... Dec. 17, 1863
3234 Richard P. Ewell Walter H. Taylor I would be obliged to you if you would telegraph “Can Rodes Division move near the pike in vicinity of Dr. Terrell’s – His transportation is poor?” If you see proper you may also notify Genl Lee... Dec. 17, 1863
3235 Robert E. Lee Gooch Raily Your letter of the 7th inst: is received. I am glad that your wish to enter the service has been gratified, now that you have obtained the consent of your parents to take that step. Your desire to... Dec. 19, 1863
3236 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I reached here safely dear Mary yesterday & though the Commencement of my journey seemed unpropitious, having been detained at the Depot at Richmond till after 8 am, we got into Orange earlier... Dec. 22, 1863
3237 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I am filled with sadness dear Mary at the intelligence conveyed in your letter of last evg. I have been oppressed with sorrowful forebodings since parting with Charlotte. She seemed to me stricken... Dec. 25, 1863
3238 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Custis’ despatch which I recd last night, demolished all the hopes in which I had been indulging during the day, of dear Charlottes recovery. It has pleased God to take from us one exceedingly dear... Dec. 27, 1863
3239 Martha Custis Williams Carter 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, 1863
3240 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd to night dear Mary your letter of yesterday, & am greatly relieved at learning that our sweet Charlotte suffered so little in her last moments. I am truly grateful to our merciful God... Dec. 29, 1863
3241 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd last night dear Mary your letter of the 13th accompy the bag of socks. The QrMr says he has not heard from Major Coxe & I am at a loss to Know from your note, whether they are to be paid... Dec. 30, 1863
3242 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: It will be necessary for you to re-establish your whole line to-night. Set the officers to work to collect and refresh their men and have everything ready for the renewal of the conflict... 1864
3243 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: The time is at hand when, if an attempt can be made to capture the enemy’s forces at New Berne, it should be done. I can now spare troops for the purpose, which will not be the case... Jan. 2, 1864
3244 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Recd at Richmond Apl 30, 1864 at 3 o’clock 45 minutes, By telegraph from Orange C.H.To His Excy Jefferson DavisBurnside’s forces with Artillery Wagons Ambulances &C passed through Centerville... Jan. 3, 1864
3245 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper General: I have received a report from Colonel Willis, commanding Georgia regiment, of his operations up to the 31st ultimo. Colonel Willis was sent by me through the counties of Rappahannock,... Jan. 4, 1864
3246 Robert E. Lee Samuel Jones General: It is with difficulty that I can procure meat for this army, even by issuing half rations. Mr. William Eggleston, Eggleston’s Springs, Giles County, is the commissary agent for District... Jan. 5, 1864
3247 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis One hundred and twenty-five cattle, 25 wagon loads, hides, 125 mules, 200 prisoners captured in Hardy will reach Harrisonburg today.R. E. Lee,General Jan. 6, 1864
3248 Robert E. Lee Jubal A. Early General: I have just received your letter of the 3d instant. I very much regret the difficulties that beset your undertaking, and particularly that you are deprived of General Imboden’s counsel. I... Jan. 6, 1864
3249 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Sir: I take the liberty of inclosing for your consideration a letter received from Major Richards, of the quartermaster’s department, inclosing one to him from Mr. Whitcomb, superintendent of the... Jan. 8, 1864
3250 Robert E. Lee Jubal A. Early Dispatch of to-day received. I wish you to secure all provisions and stores for army you can. After that is done troops can return to former camps by easy marches, or be made comfortable where they... Jan. 8, 1864