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3,551-3,600 of 4,644 letters
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3551 Robert E. Lee Hester Cary Pegram Martin I cannot find words to express my deep sympathy in your affliction, my sorrow at your loss. God alone can give you strength to bear the blow he has inflicted, & since it has been death by his... Feb. 11, 1865
3552 Robert E. Lee Ulysses S. Grant I have received your letter of the 16th isnt: and have submitted your proposition to release citizens held as prisoners by either party to the Secretary of War.I shall be glad if some arrangement... Feb. 18, 1865
3553 Robert E. Lee Ethelbert Barksdale Sir,--I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, with reference to the employment of negroes as soldiers. I think the measure not only expedient, but necessary.... Feb. 18, 1865
3554 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I enclose Major Janney’s Count of the socks & return the bag. You will see that your Count is right. I arrived safely with all my property & find my table as usual filled with letters,... Feb. 18, 1865
3555 Robert E. Lee James Longstreet Your letter of the 14th inst is received. It arrived during my absence in Richmond, and has not been overlooked. I agree with you entirely in believing that if we had gold, we could get sufficient... Feb. 22, 1865
3556 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee The last two days of good weather have enabled me to find a dry spot in which I can unfold my paper as well as my thoughts & I forthwith present them to you. I am afraid they are worth very... Mar. 1865
3557 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I do not know whether the law authorising the use of negro troops has received your sanction, but if it has, I respectfully recommend that measures be taken to carry it into effect as soon as... Mar. 10, 1865
3558 Robert E. Lee Mary Custis Lee I found among some papers that were being removed the accompg ode. I do not know the author unless it may be he who presented it. It reached me I recollect at a very busy time at the opening of the... Mar. 11, 1865
3559 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I recd yesterday your note of thursday & also the box mentioned therein. You must thank Cousin Julia for her present of beef. Tell her I would have much preferred her keeping it for her self... Mar. 19, 1865
3560 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Eleanor Agnes Lee Your confidence in the politeness of Dr. Robertson was not broken, for on his arrival he placed in my hands your letter. Why should you be glad to defer writing to me even to safe [sic] a stamp,... Mar. 21, 1865
3561 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Genl. Johnston at 1.30 P.M. today telegraphs from Smithfield "Sherman's whole army being entrenched in my front morning of 10th. we did not attack, but held our position to cover removal... Mar. 23, 1865
3562 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckinridge At daylight this morning, General Gordon assaulted and carried enemy’s works at Hare’s Hill, captured 9 pieces of artillery, 8 mortars, between 500 and 600 prisoners, among them one... Mar. 25, 1865
3563 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis My dispatch of yesterday to the Secretary of War will have informed you of the attack made upon a portion of the enemy's lines around Petersburg, and the result which attended it. I have been... Mar. 26, 1865
3564 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckinridge Sir: I have the honor to report as the number of desertions from the 9th to the 18th, both inclusive, 1,061. This embraces full reports from the infantry, but only partial reports from the... Mar. 27, 1865
3565 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckinridge Sir: I have been awaiting the receipt of the orders from the Department for raising and organizing the colored troops before taking any action in the matter. I understand that orders have been... Mar. 27, 1865
3566 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Major Cox has sent me some very nice shirts so it will be unnecessary for you to have any knit. Please give him the accompg letter. If there is any error in my count of the price paid for them... Mar. 27, 1865
3567 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I recd last night your letter of the 26th & I felt great pleasure at the thought of seeing you & wish I could enjoy that pleasure. The Meades have more than once proposed to me to bring you... Mar. 28, 1865
3568 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee I have just heard of your arrival in Petersburg. I am too sorry I Cannot go in to see you, but I must go to the right. The enemy in strong force is operating in that direction. I do not yet know to... Mar. 29, 1865
3569 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckenridge Enemy are reported to have crossed Hatcher’s Run at Monk’s Neck Bridge with infantry and cavalry, moving toward Dinwiddie Court-House.R. E. LeeHon. J. C. Breckinridge Mar. 29, 1865
3570 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckinridge The enemy crossed Hatcher’s Run this morning at Monk’s Neck Bridge with a large force of cavalry, infantry, and artillery, and tonight his left extended to Dinwiddie Court-House. Gregg’s cavalry... Mar. 29, 1865
3571 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Will enquire whether Genl. Morgan can be spared. Have notified Gov. Watts & requested him to name another suitable person if Genl. Morgan cant go.R. E. Lee[Endorsed] Genl. R. E. Lee 31 March/65. Mar. 31, 1865
3572 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee My precious little AgnesI was so sorry I was not here to see you yesterday. I might have persuaded you to have remained with me. If you had have staid or Come out at 4 O’Clk this morg. I Could have... Mar. 31, 1865
3573 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis [Telegram] Dated at Hd. Qrs April 1, 1865. Rec'd at Richmond 11 o'clock P.M.To His Excellency President DavisBrig Genl John E. Morgan can be spared for the purpose indicated by Gov. Watts... Apr. 1, 1865
3574 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The movement of Gen Grant to Dinwiddie C.H. seriously threatens our position, and diminishes our ability to maintain our present lines in front of Richmond and Petersburg In the first place, it... Apr. 1, 1865
3575 Robert E. Lee Eleanor Agnes Lee My precious little AgnesI recd your kind note last night. I am obliged to go to the right to day & will be compelled to visit Richmond the first moment I can. I do not know when I shall See... Apr. 1, 1865
3576 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckenridge Sir: After my dispatch of last night I received a report from General Pickett, who, with three of his own brigades and two of General Johnson’s, supported the cavalry under General Fitz Lee near... Apr. 1, 1865
3577 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your telegram recd. I think it will be necessary to retire tonight. I shall Camp the troops here north of the Appomattox. The Enemy is so strong that they will cross above us to Close us in between... Apr. 2, 1865
3578 Robert E. Lee Henry Heth Move to the left with your whole force and endeavor to reestablish lines - Gordon has succeeded in reoccupying most of his.R E Lee Apr. 2, 1865
3579 Robert E. Lee the Citizens of Amelia County The Army of N Va: has arrived here to day expecting to find plenty of provisions, which had been ordered to be placed here by R. R. Several days Since. But to my great Surprize & regret I find... Apr. 4, 1865
3580 Ulysses S. Grant Robert E. Lee In accordance with the substance of my letter to you of the 8th inst., I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of N. Va. on the following terms, to wit;Rolls of all the officers and men to... Apr. 9, 1865
3581 Robert E. Lee - After four years of arduous service, marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. I need not tell... Apr. 10, 1865
3582 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Mr. President: It is with pain that I announce to Your Excellency the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. The operations which preceded this result will be reported in full. I will... Apr. 12, 1865
3583 Robert E. Lee John C. Breckinridge It was apparent during thepastwinter that reinforcements were continuously reaching the armies under Genl Grant in front of Richmond, & that every preparation was being made for the early... Apr. 12, 1865
3584 James M. Noonan Robert E. Lee I am under the necessity of asking your advice upon a subject which I feel very much interested in. There are several Hundred men here belonging to the army of northern Virginia. They are fed once... Apr. 17, 1865
3585 Thomas M. Cook Robert E. Lee This afternoon I had the honor of calling at your residence to see you; but although I sent my card in to you, was refused admission. It was assigned to me as my mission from New York to see you.... Apr. 23, 1865
3586 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Lucy Penn Taylor Lee I received your letter today & will write now that I may have my letter ready whenever your messenger calls the jacket is here & I will also send that & some papers. We have all been... Apr. 26, 1865
3587 Thomas M. Cook Robert E. Lee Bearing in mind your intimation at the close of the last interview I was honored with having with you, and respecting your sensibility in that respect. I have not pursued to repeat my call on you,... Apr. 29, 1865
3588 - - Rev. Col. J. J. GEAR, of the One Hundred and Eighty-third Ohio Volunteers, addressed an appreciative audience, on Wednesday evening, at the Arrorney-street M. E. Church, and narrated many of the... May 1865
3589 John Stewart Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Lest I might not find you alone I reply to your note, and first of all let me assure you, and I think I am not presuming on your good opinion when I feel you will believe me that you and yours are... May 1, 1865
3590 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Carter I have just recd dearest Markie your letter of the 26th Ulto: Your constant kindness & sympathy in every change & circumstance of life is very cheering & Comforting. I know you Sorrow... May 2, 1865
3591 Charles Benjamin Richardson Robert E. Lee With regard to the suggestion I made to you referring to the proposed volume upon your campaigns, it is suitable that you should know to what extent I feel a personal interest in the matter. Having... May 5, 1865
3592 William H. Platt Robert E. Lee I cannot longer refrain from writing to you to say how much you are in our hearts and prayers.The greatful hearts of millions will ever bless you for struggling so long and so nobly for their right... May 5, 1865
3593 Hanson A. Risley Robert E. Lee I am spending a few days here on official business providing for relieving commercial intercourse of restrictions so far as possible under laws passed with reference to a less happy state of... May 9, 1865
3594 Robert E. Lee Belle Stewart I am surprized Miss Bella that you should want the likeness of an old man when you can get that of So many young ones, but as Keith Says such is the case, I send the last I have. I hope it may... May 9, 1865
3595 John Letcher Robert E. Lee I avail myself of the first opportunity which has presented itself since our recent crisis, to say that my confidence in you as a a [sic] gentleman, a christian, and an unrivalled military leader... May 15, 1865
3596 Robert E. Lee Dr. S. B. Anderson I can only return you my Sincere thanks for the Strawberries, milk bread & butter you have so Kindly sent us. They were all very nice & much enjoyed by Mrs. Lee.For your prayers &... May 17, 1865
3597 Robert E. Lee William D. Cabell My dear Sir: The house I offered you, the property of my Father, Mr Mayo Cabell, is at your service and I hope you will not hesitate to accept it. I have to regret that it is not better and more... May 23, 1865
3598 - - Note: The story of Robert E. Lee and a black man kneeling together at the communion table in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, in June 1865, is open to various interpretations. Some see... Jun. 1865
3599 Robert E. Lee Andrew Johnson Being excluded from the provisions of amnesty and pardon[1] contained in the proclamation of the 29th ult., I hereby apply for the benefits, and full restoration of all rights and privileges,... Jun. 13, 1865
3600 Phineas J. Horwitz William Grier Presuming that the Mississippi Squadron, will be reduced by the 15th proximo to “fifteen vessels in all,” Fleet Surgeon Pinkney[1] has been directed, through Rear Admiral Lee, to close the N.... Jun. 16, 1865