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3301
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd. this evg your note with the bag of socks. The latter contained 5 prs: white cotton sent by Mrs John Y. Mason the Louisn. for 20 prs: yarn (19 prs grey & 1 pr. white)1 pr yarn (white)...
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Mar. 27, 1864
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3302
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Robert E. Lee
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George Washington Custis Lee
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I recd to night my dear Son your letter of the 25th returning Col: Stevens’. The recommendation of you to succeed Genl Elzy is highly Complimentary. No one Can predict with certainty with what...
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Mar. 29, 1864
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3303
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Francis Henney Smith
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I write to beg the favour of you to allow my two young friends Peyton Skipwith & John Cocke of Bremo if still with you to visit us sometimes on Sunday leaving the only day when we dine...
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Mar. 30, 1864
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3304
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Robert E. Lee
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George Gordon Meade
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General: I am instructed to bring to your notice two papers found upon the body of Col. U. Dahlgren, who was killed while commanding a part of the Federal cavalry during the late expedition of...
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Apr. 1, 1864
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3305
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Robert E. Lee
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Samuel Cooper
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Your circular of March 23rd with reference to Partisan rangers has been received. The organizations of Partisan Rangers serving with this army are the 4th & 5th North Carolina Cavalry (59th...
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Apr. 1, 1864
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3306
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Your note of 30th dear Mary with the socks, arrived last evg. I have sent them to the stone wall brigade. The number all right, 30 prs: Including this last parcel of 30 prs: I have sent to that...
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Apr. 2, 1864
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3307
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Robert E. Lee
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Eleanor Agnes Lee
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The storm of yesterday retarded the train so much, that it did not reach Orange till late in the night, & I did not receive your letter of 31 March till this morg. It was a welcome harbinger of...
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Apr. 3, 1864
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3308
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Robert E. Lee
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So much of the sentences in the following cases as remains unexecuted are remitted, To wit in the case of1. Private B. F. Coffman Co "G" 52 Va Regt on account of his youth and the...
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Apr. 7, 1864
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3309
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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The bag of socks arrived last evg my dear Mary with your note of the 6th. Who Counted them for you? There were only 23 prs: & not 25 as you stated. I opened the bag & Counted them myself...
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Apr. 9, 1864
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3310
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Robert E. Lee
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Burr Powell Noland
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Major: I beg leave to suggest to you, as the officer charged with the management of the system of exchange and barter for provisions, some considerations which I think may be found useful, and...
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Apr. 12, 1864
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3311
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of Col Lee written by your directions, with reference to the case of Privt Jacob Shomore Co. B. 52nd Va. Regt. and requesting my views as...
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Apr. 13, 1864
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3312
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of Col lee written by your directions, with reference to the case of Privt Jacob Shomore Co. B. 52nd Va. Regt. and requesting my views as...
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Apr. 13, 1864
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3313
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Robert E. Lee
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Braxton Bragg
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Dispatch recd. I think it probably the advance if made will be North of James River the other feint ascertain troops arriving at Charlottsville. No movement on this Point yet scouts Report 11th and...
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Apr. 15, 1864
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3314
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George Gordon Meade
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Robert E. Lee
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General: I received on the 15th instant, per flag of truce, your communication of the 1st instant, transmitting photographic copies of two documents alleged to have been found upon the body of Col....
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Apr. 17, 1864
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3315
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Robert E. Lee
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James Longstreet
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I recd last night your letter of the 18th by your Courier. I regret that your troops are coming in so slowly. Can you not expedite them? As far as I can judge by the reports of our Scouts, the...
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Apr. 20, 1864
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3316
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Your note of the 18th dear Mary with the bag of socks reached me last evg. The number was Correct 31 prs: & I sent them to the Stonewall brigade which is not yet supplied. Sixty one prs from...
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Apr. 21, 1864
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3317
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of certain citizens of Winchester to the Secretary of War referred to me by your Excellency.I have given general instructions to our...
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Apr. 22, 1864
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3318
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Robert E. Lee
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James B. Ferguson
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I duly received your letter from England of November last and have often wished to thank you for your kind sentiments and high appreciation of the army of Northern Virginia. The difficulty of...
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Apr. 22, 1864
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3319
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Robert E. Lee
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James B. Ferguson
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I duly received your letter from England of November last and have often wished to thank you for your kind sentiments and high sentiments and high appreciation of the army of Northern Virginia. The...
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Apr. 22, 1864
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3320
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Robert E. Lee
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Samuel Cooper
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Recd at Richmond Va., Apl. 23, 1864 By telegraph from Orange C.H.To Genl S. Cooper. A & I. GenlDispatch received. It is impossible for me to spare Genl Ed. Johnson at this time.(signed) R. E....
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Apr. 23, 1864
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3321
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd this morg dear Mary by one of our scouts from north of the Rappk a package addressed to me, Containing articles for you. Later in the day I recd a letter from Mrs. Peyton which I enclose...
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Apr. 23, 1864
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3322
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Robert E. Lee
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William Henry Fitzhugh Lee
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I recd last night My dear Son your letter of the 22nd. It has given me great Comfort. God knows how I loved your dear dear Wife, how Sweet her memory is to me, & how I mourn her loss. My grief...
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Apr. 24, 1864
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3323
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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Res. returned to his Excellency the President. The best way for the citizens of the Northern Neck [of Virginia] to save their cattle[,] grain[,] bacon &c from these marauding parties is to send...
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Apr. 25, 1864
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3324
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I recd dear Mary your letter with the bag of socks. The number of the latter, 30 prs: were right. I distributed them to the Stonewall brigade. Those from the ladies of Fauquier which I heard had...
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Apr. 27, 1864
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3325
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Robert E. Lee
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Richard S. Ewell
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Respy returned through Genl Ewell to Genl Early. I consider the remarks of the latter improper & uncalled for. Orders are transposited through staff officers in the different depts: of the army...
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Apr. 27, 1864
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3326
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Robert E. Lee
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Margaret Stuart Hunter
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I have heard of your return to Richmond & cannot let you depart for your home without thanking you for your kind letter from Lindsay’s. When you reach there I shall be unable to Communicate...
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Apr. 28, 1864
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3327
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Fitzhugh Lee
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William Smith
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I propose to have a review upon Wednesday next (4th inst) of the portion of my Cavalry Division in this vicinity – between 3000 and 4000 men – all Virginians – provided of course no movements...
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Apr. 30, 1864
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3328
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Robert E. Lee
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George Washington Custis Lee
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Nothing of much interest has occurred during the past week. The reports of scouts all indicate large preparations on the part of the enemy & a state of readiness for action. The 9th Corps is...
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Apr. 30, 1864
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3329
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Robert E. Lee
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Jeb Stuart
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GenlI wish you would ride over if Convenientvery trulyR E Lee30 Apl '64
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Apr. 30, 1864
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3330
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have recd dear Mary your letter enclosing one from E. Rogers with the Coat shirt &c. The Coat looks beautifully. I send a note of thanks to Carrie. The shirt & Collars I have not had time...
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Apr. 30, 1864
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3331
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the and inst: You will already have learned that the army of Gen Meade is in motion, and is crossing the Rapidan on our right, whether...
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May 4, 1864
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3332
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Robert E. Lee
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Eleanor Agnes Lee
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I recd last night your letter of the 2nd enclosing Richard Lees note. He will have to make application through his officers & now that the Md Line has been separated from this Army, I have...
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May 4, 1864
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3333
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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I was much gratified to learn that the enemy had retired from the Richmond and Petersburg road and that our communications were again open. The subject had occasioned me great uneasiness. I think...
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May 9, 1864
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3334
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Robert E. Lee
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James A. Seddon
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General Grant's army is intrenched near this place on both sides of the Brock road. Frequent skirmishing occurred yesterday and to-day, each army endeavoring to discover the position of the...
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May 10, 1864
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3335
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Robert E. Lee
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James A. Seddon
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This morning at dawn the enemy broke through that part of our line occupied by Johnson’s division and gained possession of a portion of our breast-works, which he still holds. A number of pieces of...
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May 12, 1864
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3336
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Robert E. Lee
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James A. Seddon
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This morning at dawn the enemy broke through that part of our line occupied by [General Edward] Johnson’s division and gained possession of a portion of our breastworks, which he still holds. A...
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May 12, 1864
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3337
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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In Butler’s official report to Grant, May 5th, he states that the Eighteenth and Tenth Army Corps have arrived in his department. These corps came from North & South Carolina, Georgia, and...
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May 12, 1864
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3338
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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Supplies can be sent by Petersburg or Danville to Lynchburg and thence by the Orange and Alex. Roads. We have three days supply and if more can be had I trust all will go well. I earnestly urge...
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May 14, 1864
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3339
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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14 Received at Richmond May 14 1864. By Telegraph from Spottsylvania C.H. 12 Via Gordonsville 12To His Excellency Prest. Davis.In Butler’s official report to Grant May 5th he states that he has the...
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May 14, 1864
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3340
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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Received at Richmond, Va., May 15th. 1864. From Head Quarters Spottsylvania C.H. 14th. Via Guineas Station 15th.His Excellency President DavisBreckenridge is calling for reinforcements to defend...
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May 15, 1864
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3341
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Robert E. Lee
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John C. Breckinridge
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I offer you the thanks of this army for your victory over Genl SeigelPress him down the valley & if practicable follow him into MarylandR E Lee
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May 16, 1864
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3342
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I received your note with the 20 pairs socks. The latter I have distributed. Just before leaving Orange the Quartermaster received thirty thousand pairs which are sufficient. The ladies had better...
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May 16, 1864
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3343
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George Washington Custis Lee
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Jonathan B. Sale
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Colonel:I have just recd a telegram from the Comdg. Genl as follows;“In the absence of Genl. Ransom,“take command of the lines from“your left. Include Chaffins Farm,“The cavalry along this front is...
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May 17, 1864
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3344
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Geprge Washington Custis Lee
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Jonathan B. Sale
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Colonel:I have just recd a telegram from the Comdg. Genl as follows;“In the absence of Genl. Ransom,“take command of the lines from“your left. Include Chaffins Farm,“The cavalry along this front is...
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May 17, 1864
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3345
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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The position of affairs has undergone no material change since my telegram to the Secretary of War last night. The federal army occupies the Valley of the Ny extending across the road from...
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May 18, 1864
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3346
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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Telegram - Cypher. Spottsylvania C.H. May 18 [1864], via Milford Recd Richmond May 19, 2 A.M.To His Ex. Presdt. Davis,I think Genl Grant is waiting for reinforcements. The 22nd a Corps under Augur...
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May 18, 1864
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3347
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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The position of affairs has undergone no material change since my telegram to the Secretary of War last night. The federal army occupies the Valley of the Ny extending across the road from...
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May 18, 1864
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3348
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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Telegram of 19th received. Am fully alive to importance of concentration and being near base. The latter consideration may impel me to fall back eventually. Will do so at once if deemed best. My...
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May 20, 1864
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3349
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Robert E. Lee
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James A. Seddon
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The enemy has continued quiet today; he is taking ground toward our right and intrenching, but whether for attack or defense is not apparent.R E Lee
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May 20, 1864
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3350
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Robert E. Lee
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James A. Seddon
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The enemy is apparently again changing his base. Three gunboats came up to Port Royal two days since. This morning an infantry force appeared at Guiney's; his cavalry advanced at Downer's...
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May 21, 1864
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