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3401 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have just received your note of 11½ P.M. yesterday, I regret very much that I did not see you yesterday afternoon, and especially after your having taken so long a ride. If the movement of Early... Jun. 14, 1864
3402 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As far as I can judge from the information I have received, Gen. Grant has moved his army to James River in the vicinity of Westover. A portion of it I am told moved to Wilcox's landing, a... Jun. 14, 1864
3403 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I have directed Gen Hoke's command to proceed this afternoon to the vicinity of the first pontoon bridge above Drewry's Bluff - I have deemed it prudent that he should be within reach of... Jun. 14, 1864
3404 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Your letter of 8.45 A.M. enclosing various dispatches from Gen Beauregard, is just received. I directed Gen Hoke this morning, unless he should receive contrary orders from you, to cross the James... Jun. 15, 1864
3405 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg I directed Col Stevens this morning to throw a ponton bridge across the river at Chafin's Bluff, for which he thought he had, or could obtain sufficient material I do not think it would be... Jun. 15, 1864
3406 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As I informed you last evening I had intended to move the troops nearer the exterior lines of defences around Richmond, but from the movements of the enemy's cavalry and the reports that have... Jun. 15, 1864
3407 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Head Qurs A.N.Va. Drewry Bluff 7½ P.M. 16th June 1864Mr. President,I received this morning at 2 A.M. a dispatch from Genl. Beauregard, stating that he had abandoned his line on Bermuda Neck and... Jun. 16, 1864
3408 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis For some few days back we have been only able to get sufficient corn for our animals from day to day - Any accident to the railroads would cut short our supplies. I directed Col Corley to make this... Jun. 16, 1864
3409 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon Genl. Beauregard telegraphs that last night the enemy assaulted his lines twice and were repulsed, leaving 400 prisoners, including eleven commissioned officers, in our hands. To-day the enemy... Jun. 17, 1864
3410 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis From information received last night it is pretty certain that Grant's whole force has crossed to the South Side of the James River - Wilson's division of cavalry crossed yesterday. I... Jun. 18, 1864
3411 Robert E. Lee Jubal A. Early Grant is in front of Petersburg. Will be opposed there. Strike as quick as you can, and, if circumstances authorize, carry out the original plan, or move upon Petersburg without delay.R E Lee Jun. 18, 1864
3412 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have received your letter of the 18th I was able to leave with General G. W. C. Lee only the forces which belong to Richmond. I placed at his disposal two battalions of artillery under Colonel... Jun. 19, 1864
3413 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon A dispatch just received from New London states that an assault was made on our lines at Lynchburg last night and repulsed by troops that had arrived. When rest of our force came up, preparations... Jun. 19, 1864
3414 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon A dispatch just received from New London states that an assault was made on our lines at Lynchburg last night and repulsed by troops that had arrived. When rest of our force came up, preparations... Jun. 19, 1864
3415 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dear Mary your little missives & the bread for which take many thanks. I asked Custis yesterday to write to you & say I had not time. I am much obliged to the kind people for... Jun. 19, 1864
3416 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I left Lt. Col. Williams' engineer, in charge of battery at Howletts. He should have been there. I will order an officer there to-night.R. E. Lee[Endorsed] 24/480 Telegram Genl. Lee Petersburg... Jun. 21, 1864
3417 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon General: Very distressing accounts reach the Department of the ravages and outrages being committed by comparatively small bands of marauding troops landed from gun-boats of the enemy on the... Jun. 24, 1864
3418 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee In my letter of this morg, which I wrote before going out on the lines, I forgot to mention some of my wants. It has become dreadfully hot & I suffer accordingly. Cannot poor little Agnes, whom... Jun. 24, 1864
3419 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your note of Sunday & the nice bread from Mrs Conway. Thank her for it. The cheese is very acceptable. I am glad to hear the clothes given me by those Kind gentlemen... Jun. 24, 1864
3420 Robert E. Lee Wade Hampton Received at Rd. June 25, 1864. By Telegraph from Hancock's 25 7 A.M. Care Genl. Bragg.To Genl. HamptonFor want of cavalry our Railroad communications south have been cut. If you cannot engage... Jun. 25, 1864
3421 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have had the honor to receive today your letter of the 24th enclosing, me some letters said to have been written by Maj. Ward. I hope the accounts he gives of the sufferings of the citizens of... Jun. 26, 1864
3422 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th instant. General Hunter has escaped Early, and will make good his retreat, as far as I can understand, to... Jun. 26, 1864
3423 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd to day dear Mary your note of yesterday with the clothes. I return in the bag my flannel drawers which please have put in my trunk. I have plenty of socks for the present. I hope it is not... Jun. 26, 1864
3424 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd to day dear Mary your note of yesterday with the clothes. I return in the bag my flannel drawers which please have put in my trunk. I have plenty of socks for the present. I hope it is not... Jun. 26, 1864
3425 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richmd. June 27th 1864. By Telegraph from Head Quarters A.N.Va. Near Petersburg 28To Gen. B. BraggCol. Gorgas reports four thirty pounder Parrotts and two ten inch mortars in defence... Jun. 27, 1864
3426 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd your note & grieve at the sickness of your poor mother. It is Cooler to day & I trust the change of temperature may be beneficial to her. You must give her a great deal of love... Jun. 28, 1864
3427 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richmond June 29th. 1864. By telegraph from Hd. Qurs. A.N.Va. Near Petersburg 29.To Gen. Braxton Bragg:The matter of Cutherells detail as Clerk was referred to his Commanding officers... Jun. 29, 1864
3428 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency two letters received from Gen Whiting, one of which you will perceive, contains matters that he desires to be brought to your attention. I think Gen... Jun. 30, 1864
3429 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was very glad dear Mary to receive your note yesterday & to hear that you were better. I trust you will Continue to improve & soon be well as usual. God Grant that you may be entirely... Jun. 30, 1864
3430 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have the honor to communicate to you the following items of Northern news taken from the Philadelphia Inquirer of the 29th ult: which you may find interesting.Staunton's dispatch to Gen Dix... Jul. 1, 1864
3431 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis As far as my judgment and experience enable me to decide, I am convinced that the cavalry service will be benefitted by having one officer to control its operations, and to be held responsible for... Jul. 2, 1864
3432 Robert E. Lee Francis Henney Smith I recd today your letter of the 29 Ulto: & hasten to express my thanks for the care of the relics you so kindly undertook to guard. I must also express my gratitude to Mrs. S. & the trusty... Jul. 4, 1864
3433 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The subject of recruiting and keeping up our cavalry force, has occupied much of my thoughts, especially since the opening of the present campaign. The enemy is numerically superior to us in this... Jul. 5, 1864
3434 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee I recd this morg by your brother your note of the 3rd & am very glad to hear that your mother is better. I sent out immediately to try & find some lemons but Could only procure two, sent to... Jul. 5, 1864
3435 Robert E. Lee Braxton Bragg Received at Richmond July 7 1864. By Telegraph from Hd. Qrs. near Petersburg 7To Genl. B. BraggHow did you ascertain that Grant was crossing forces from City Point to Bermuda Hundreds Scouts report... Jul. 7, 1864
3436 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was very glad dear Mary this morg to receive your note, & to learn that you were better. The absence of all fever I hope is indicative of absence of disease & that now your strength will... Jul. 7, 1864
3437 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis [Telegram] Received at Richmond, Va. July 8 1864. at 7.25 P.M. Hd. Qrs. near Petersburg.His Excellency J. DavisTelegram received. The expedition is spoken of all through the army, information... Jul. 8, 1864
3438 Robert E. Lee James A. Seddon I fear the Danville company will do nothing of itself to repairing road. Government had better take possession of it and operate it.R E Lee Jul. 8, 1864
3439 George Washington Custis Lee Jefferson Davis Following dispatch to General Whiting just received from ordnance officer at Columbia, July 8:“Two thousand rifles left here yesterday morning for Captain Wilkinson, C. S. Army. Colonel Gorgas has... Jul. 9, 1864
3440 James A. Seddon Robert E. Lee General: I had the honor to receive yesterday your telegram advising that the Danville road should be taken possession of, repaired, and operated by the Department, and have preferred replying by... Jul. 9, 1864
3441 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: Your note of July 7, in reply to my communication of 4th instant, has been received. The object of my inquiries in that note was to know whether you could not make some arrangement with... Jul. 9, 1864
3442 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I was much pleased dear Mary on the arrival of my little Courier this morg to hear that you were better & that Custis Morgan was still among the missing. I think the farther he gets from you... Jul. 10, 1864
3443 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: As far as can be ascertained from information received from deserters, prisoners, scouts, and citizens the force that I mentioned in my letter of the 7th instant as having left... Jul. 11, 1864
3444 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: In your note of July 9 you mention that very good places have been found on the north side of the river for putting torpedoes in the James. I have been anxious for some time to accomplish... Jul. 11, 1864
3445 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Letters which I have received from Gen. Holmes do not represent affairs in North Carolina in a favourable condition - I do not know what position he holds in the State or what is his command - If... Jul. 12, 1864
3446 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis [Telegram] Received at Richmond, Va. July 12 1864. at 8.45 P.M. Hd. Qrs. Near Petersburg 12His Excy Jeffn. Davis Prest. C.S.Telegram of to-day received. I regret the fact stated. It is a bad time... Jul. 12, 1864
3447 Robert E. Lee Charles S. Venable Colonel: During the recent operations here the Ninth Virginia Cavalry captured two standards from the enemy. Colonel Beale, commanding this regiment, did me the honor to present these flags to me... Jul. 13, 1864
3448 Robert E. Lee Richard S. Ewell General: Your letter of July 11 has been received. I do not desire the local troops to be turned out without further developments of the enemy on the north side of the James. I only wish you to... Jul. 13, 1864
3449 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your letter of the13th inst reached me yesterday & I am very much obliged to you & Mr. White for it, for we were very anxious to hear from all of you. I am delighted to hear that ma is... Jul. 15, 1864
3450 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I am so glad to hear of your improvement in health & so thankful to our merciful God for the great relief you experience in your rheumatic attack. I earnestly pray that this happy beginning may... Jul. 16, 1864