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3901 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe About a week after dispatching my last letter I recd yours of the 27 Ulto: I had previously written to Mr. Corbin in reply to his enclosing the letter of the Revd S. D. Stuart to the London Times.... Jan. 22, 1867
3902 Robert E. Lee Alex Delmar Abstract: Written at Washington College to the Honorable Alex Delmar providing answers to questions posed in a circular. Information provided covers the number of professors and pupils; value of... Jan. 26, 1867
3903 Robert E. Lee Mrs. I. C. Thompson Mrs. I. C. Thompson. I rec. to-day your letter of the 24th instant, and send the articles you request.Your generous efforts to relieve the wants of the Infant Orphans will, I am sure, be... Jan. 28, 1867
3904 Robert E. Lee Mrs. E. E. Starkey Abstract: Written in Lexington to Mrs. E. E. Starkey advising that one of her sons left Lexington for home in company with another man who will remain with him until Louisville because his... Jan. 29, 1867
3905 Robert E. Lee H. S. Moss Abstract: Written in Lexington to Mr. H. S. Moss advising that the decision of the faculty could not be reversed in the case of his son. Neither could the young man be permitted to enter the... Jan. 31, 1867
3906 Robert E. Lee David S. G. Cabell I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 5 Inst: & your attention to the petition & interests of Washington College. The application for a portion of the land fund was based... Feb. 9, 1867
3907 William C. Burke Ralph R. Gurley My steemed friend it is a long time since I heard from you by letter It seems that that the great war has had a tendency to seperate friends almost in every part of the world. I have been quite... Feb. 9, 1867
3908 Robert E. Lee William Ellinger I have recd your letter of the previous month transmitting your draft on New York for $367.50 for the benefit of the "asylum for the orphans of the Confederate dead." I will forward it in... Feb. 12, 1867
3909 Robert E. Lee M. B. Baldwin Abstract: Written at Washington College to Mr. M. B. Baldwin advising of the qualifications for an applicant to enter Washington College. Feb. 12, 1867
3910 Robert E. Lee F. H. Smith Abstract: Written in Lexington to General F. H. Smith, Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute forwarding a check from Mr. Samuel Hunt of Newton, Sussex County, NJ in aid of the... Feb. 13, 1867
3911 Robert E. Lee William McLaughlin Abstract: Written at Washington College to Colonel Wm. McLaughlin, Chairman Finance Committee, Washington College enclosing a check of $50 from Mr. Samuel Hunt of Newton, Sussex County, NJ to aid... Feb. 13, 1867
3912 Robert E. Lee William B. Ewing Abstract: Written in Lexington to Mr. William B. Ewing advising that M. W. Humphreys of West Virginia has been nominated to fill the scholarship given in his name (Ewing). Cites the young... Feb. 13, 1867
3913 Robert E. Lee William Ellinger Your letter of the 18th last month enclosing $10. Contributed by the Citizens of Virginia City to the Asylum for Orphans of Confederate Soldiers, has been recd, the amount will be transmitted to... Feb. 15, 1867
3914 William D. Chipley Walter H. Taylor Dr Sir,It becomes my pleasant duty as the representative of the ladies of Columbus for $1000 – the proceeds of same to be handed Mrs Jefferson Davis with all the love & Gods blessings that a... Mar. 7, 1867
3915 Robert E. Lee L. E. Parsons Abstract: Written at Washington College to the Honorable L. E. Parsons, U.S. Senate, advising that his son's connection with the College is dissolved because of misconduct on a second occasion... Mar. 8, 1867
3916 Robert E. Lee Daniel Ruggles Abstract: Written in Lexington to General Daniel Ruggles advising that his son, Captain M. B. Ruggles, can enter the College at any time convenient to him provided he is prepared to progress in... Mar. 11, 1867
3917 Robert E. Lee Charles OConnor Abstract: Written in Lexington to the Honorable Charles O'Connor advising of the status of entry into the College by Captain M. B. Ruggles. Mar. 12, 1867
3918 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I have been intending to write to you on some points in which I am not clear, & have not the proper books to which to refer. In the biography of our father, in speaking of the men who were... Mar. 19, 1867
3919 Robert E. Lee William B. Reed I have read with much gratification your pamphlet in defence of your distinguished ancestor Genl Reed. Having always looked up to him as one of the great men of the Republic, whose devotion, &... Mar. 21, 1867
3920 Robert E. Lee R. B. Richardson I am very much obliged to you for the copy ofRemarks on Jeffersonwhich you kindly sent me -Profr Diber's grammar has been inserted in the list of Text books of Washington College in the... Apr. 1867
3921 Robert E. Lee J. W. Sharp Abstract: Written in Lexington to Captain J. W. Sharp, Assistant Superintendent, F.B. In reply to an incident of 22 March 1867 occurring at the Freedman's School involving four Washington... Apr. 13, 1867
3922 Robert E. Lee James Macnair Abstract: Written at Washington College to Mr. James Macnair, A.M. advising in the matter of honorary degrees. In sum, Washington College does not confer such. A polite turn-down in classic Lee... Apr. 29, 1867
3923 Robert E. Lee John Nichol Abstract: Written at Washington College to Professor John Nichol advising that it is not in his power to aid Mr. James Macnair in obtaining an honorary degree. Very simply, it is not customary in... Apr. 29, 1867
3924 Robert E. Lee A. W. Cameron Abstract: Written in Lexington to Messrs. A. W. Cameron and J. H. Sherard, Jr., accepting their bid to provide three hundred cords of wood to Washington College May 1, 1867
3925 Robert E. Lee A. Sessums Abstract: Written in Lexington to Mr. A. Sessums, Sessums & Co. of Galveston, TX advising in a financial matter involving a student by the name of Terry. It is a complicated matter made worse... May 16, 1867
3926 Robert E. Lee James Chestnut I wish it was in my power to give you such information as I would desire, in reply to your letter of the 25 Ulto: but I of inquiry are more satisfactory know of no house that would comfortably... May 17, 1867
3927 Robert E. Lee John B. Baldwin The documents relating to the Covington & Ohio railroad which you had the kindness to send me, give the pleasing assurance, as far as I have been able to examine them, of the practicability of... May 20, 1867
3928 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee My dear Ella I send you my dear Ella by Mary a very poor representative of myself & a good one of Genl Lee which you must take with you to the your Northern home where we might otherwise fade... May 30, 1867
3929 Robert E. Lee Susan Preston Hepburn Abstract: Written in Lexington to Mrs. Susan Preston Hepburn thanking, in the name of the Trustees, the Ladies' Association of Louisville for their devotion to the College. Asks that a draft... May 31, 1867
3930 Varina Davis Walter H. Taylor Your kind letter of May 2nd reached me two days ago, and I waited a day in the hope of sending you a message from Mr Davis directly. But he has not arrived. And therefore I must tell you of our... Jun. 3, 1867
3931 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Mr. Lossing I have to acknowledge your letter of the 8th & the draft for $31.25, a very unexpected good fortune, more acceptable than hundreds of dollars would have been under the circumstances. I do not... Jun. 12, 1867
3932 Robert E. Lee Messrs. John C. Shafer & Co. I recd last evg the box of clothing forwd to me by express. The articles fit very well & are satisfactory.Please send me the bill.Very respy Your obt servtR E LeeMessrs John C. Shafer & Co Jun. 15, 1867
3933 Robert E. Lee E. Fontaine I rec - d this mor - g your letter of the 6th Inst: enclosing a slip from the Greenbrier Independent.The editor of the Albemarle Chronicle had no authority from me for the remarks attributed to it,... Jul. 9, 1867
3934 Robert E. Lee E. Fontaine Will you be kind enough to inform me when the R.R. will be completed to Covington for travel, & what will be the means of conveyance from there to the White Sulphur Springs. I am anxious to... Jul. 9, 1867
3935 Robert E. Lee Mrs. E. E. Stanley Abstract: Written in Lexington to Mrs. E. E. Stanley stating that he does not think it will be advantageous for her son to return to the College and that he should continue in the business in which... Jul. 18, 1867
3936 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee Your letter of the 29th Ulto My dear Mildred has remained sometime confronting me every night as I come in from work; but I have not hastened to answer it, nor do I feel any reminders from my... Aug. 11, 1867
3937 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Eliza Snowden Thomas (On reverse: Miss E.S. Thomas) Aug. 29, 1867
3938 Robert E. Lee Mary Johnston Lexington VA: Sept 24 1867My dear Mrs. Johnston,I appreciate the compliment you have paid me by bestowing my name upon your bright little boy, whose career in life may be useful and happy. I am... Sep. 1867
3939 Robert E. Lee Prof. Campbell I had proposed leaving here today for Lexington but am so feeble that the Dr is reluctant for me to take the journey - I fear therefore I may not reach Lexington before the beginning of next week.... Sep. 9, 1867
3940 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I reached here today having been detained in the mountains three weeks by sickness. But for my indisposition I should have written to you before, to say that if George desires to return to... Sep. 16, 1867
3941 Robert E. Lee William A. Rogers The Faculty of this Institution, at a meeting held on the 21st inst:, passed a resolution extending you the benefit of the act adopted by the college authorities extending a credit for the college... Sep. 23, 1867
3942 Robert E. Lee William A. Rogers Abstract: Written at Washington College to Mr. Wm. A. Rogers advising that the Faculty had passed a resolution extending credit for College fees to meritorious young men who are unable to pay the... Sep. 23, 1867
3943 Robert E. Lee J. F. Earle Abstract: Written at Washington College to Mr. J. F. Earle of Marion, AR advising that his ward, A. C. Gilbert, had expended the funds sent on his behalf during the vacation. Needs funds of about $25. Sep. 25, 1867
3944 Robert E. Lee Unknown Abstract: Written in Lexington to an unknown addressee forwarding a letter from Mr. B. G. Maynard requesting funds of $400 to cover his expenses for College fees, board, etc. States that Mr.... Sep. 25, 1867
3945 Robert E. Lee T. F. Carter I am very much obliged to you for the copy of the death warrant of Charles I of England, which I will place in the Library of Washington College. Very repyYour obtsservtR E LeeMr T. F. Carter Sep. 26, 1867
3946 Robert E. Lee W. W. Austin Your letter of Sept 2d has been recd, making inquiries into the character of a work written by Mr McCabe who is represented as a member of my staff, as you inform me. I have not recd Mr... Sep. 30, 1867
3947 Robert E. Lee Milton Barlow Abstract: Written in Lexington to Professor Milton Barlow concerning the purchase of a planetarium with conditions of payment and setting it up. Sep. 30, 1867
3948 Fitzhugh Lee Manning Marius Kimmel Upon my arrival home a few days ago from quite a sojourn at the Springs I found your Kind letter of Aug 12. I was indeed glad once more to hear from you as I feared you had probably been executed... Oct. 1, 1867
3949 Robert E. Lee J. D. Driesnbach I recd this mng your letter of the 28th ulto: & sympathize most sincerely in your misfortunes, & especially in the death for your noble son. When however we reflect upon the suffering of... Oct. 3, 1867
3950 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Carter I found on my return about three weeks since, your letter of July & Aug: & was delighted to learn that you were well & pleasantly located in the beautiful town of orange. When I visited... Oct. 4, 1867

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