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4101 Robert E. Lee Walter H. Taylor The Revd W. H. Ruffner[1] of this County has been recommended by many worthy citizens as Superintendent of Education for the State. He goes to Richmond to day & I have asked him to make your... Feb. 21, 1870
4102 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter Your long silence was most agreeably broken by your letter of the 13th instant and I was delighted to find that you were alive and well and still in America. I could not find out until I received... Feb. 22, 1870
4103 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe I was very glad to receive your letter of the 17th Ulto: & to hear that my dear niece was well & driving & visiting about, to the delight I know of those who saw her. I hope that before... Mar. 8, 1870
4104 Robert E. Lee Joseph Henry Allow me to make known to you Mr. Leander J. McCormick of Chicago, a gentleman of high standing & character, who wishes to erect and provide with superior instruments an Astronomical and... Mar. 11, 1870
4105 Robert E. Lee William Preston Johnston Dr Pendleton & the Revd Mr Thompson dine with us today at 2 P.M. I shall be very glad if you will join us then.But Mrs Johnston informed me yesterday that she thought of leaving us this... Mar. 15, 1870
4106 Robert E. Lee Ann L. Jones Abstract: Letter of 16 MAR 1870 written in Lexington to Mrs. Ann L. Jones of Piedmont Station, Fauquier County, VA and in response mailed her a catalogue. Apparently the matter of tuition came up... Mar. 16, 1870
4107 Robert E. Lee H. H. Smith Abstract: Letter of 16 MAR 1870 written in Lexington to Professor H. H. Smith of Lincolnton, NC forwarding a catalogue as requested. Comments on the NC school and a student by the name of W. A.... Mar. 16, 1870
4108 Robert E. Lee W. T. Brantley Abstract: Letter of 16 MAR 1870 written at Washington College to the Reverend W. T. Brantley, DD, Atlanta, GA advising that he was chosen to deliver the Baccalaureate Sermon on Sunday in... Mar. 16, 1870
4109 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee The Drs & others think I had better go to the South in the hope of relieving the efforts of the cold under which I have been laboring all the winter. I think I should do better here & am... Mar. 21, 1870
4110 Robert E. Lee Mildred Childe Lee The Drs & others think I had better go to the South in the hope of relieving the efforts of the cold under which I have been laboring all the winter. I think I should do better here & am... Mar. 21, 1870
4111 Robert E. Lee William Henry Fitzhugh Lee Your letter of the 17th Inst: has been recd. Lest I should appear obstinate, if not perverse, I have yielded to the kind importunity of my Physicians & of the Faculty to take a trip towards the... Mar. 22, 1870
4112 Robert E. Lee Ann L. Jones Abstract: Letter of 24 MAR 1870 written at Washington College to Mrs. Ann L. Jones in follow-up to his letter of 16 MAR 1870 in the matter of two prospective students for the College. Advises that... Mar. 24, 1870
4113 Robert E. Lee W. L. Marshall Secy M. S. F. En Co - Savannah Geo - 8 Apl 1870SirI have had the honor to receive the certificate of my election as an Honorary Member of the Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine Compy of Savannah Geo.... Apr. 8, 1870
4114 Robert E. Lee Charles Carter Lee I recd a letter from Mary today saying that Richardson had sent me a check for $800. on account of sales of Memoirs, which was payable to my order. I have requested that it be placed to my credit... Apr. 18, 1870
4115 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Letitia McCreery Burwell I have not heard from you for a long time, my dear Miss Letty & was glad to see some one from Liberty who would give me some account of you all. We have had your Pastor & his daughter with... Apr. 19, 1870
4116 Robert E. Lee William Preston Johnston I am much obliged to you for your kind letter. I recd a telegram from the Proprietor of the Galt House Louisville, which I answered, stating that it would be out of my power to return to that city.... Apr. 21, 1870
4117 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter Your very kind letter of the 24th April has followed me from Savannah to this place and has been most gladly welcomed. It would give me great pleasure to continue my journey to Goodwood but I... May 20, 1870
4118 Robert E. Lee Anne Carter Wickham Renshaw Byerly I have recd your kind invitation of the 17th, & had previously determined if possible, to stop at H. Hill on my way to Lexington. I expect to be detained here three days with my Drs but if I... May 23, 1870
4119 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter I found on my arrival here you letter of the 5th May. My reply to your former, which I did not receive till my return to Virginia I hope you have received. See that I told you how glad we would be... Jun. 2, 1870
4120 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe I have just recd your letter of the 20th Ulto: & hasten to thank you for your Kind interest in my health & welfare. I returned to Lexington last Saturday, 28th Ulto: after an absence of two... Jun. 3, 1870
4121 Robert E. Lee A. N. Gordon I have recd your letter of the 3rd Inst: announcing my election as an honorary member of the Young Mens Christian Association of Washington College, a society in whose prosperity I take the... Jun. 4, 1870
4122 Robert E. Lee Cassius F. Lee I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 1st & the interest you evince in the character of the people of the South & their defense of the rights which they believed were... Jun. 6, 1870
4123 Robert E. Lee Cassius F. Lee I am very much obliged to you for your letter of the 1st & the interest you evince in the character of the people of the South & their defence of the rights which they believed were... Jun. 6, 1870
4124 Robert E. Lee Eliza Perry Abstract: Letter of 17 JUN 1870 written at Washington College to Mrs. Eliza Perry of St. Louis, MO thanking her for the box of geological specimens sent to the College. Apologizes for the delay in... Jun. 17, 1870
4125 Robert E. Lee Washington College Board of Trustees Abstract: Letter of 21 JUN 1870 written at Washington College to the Board of Trustees giving the number of students attending the just completed session - 345 - and the states from which they... Jun. 21, 1870
4126 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee My dear Nat I send to the care of Miss Lettie Brunell a little dress I have long more than a year had wrapped up for one of your children It has gotten very yellow hanging by, but your good wife I know can... Jun. 22, 1870
4127 Robert E. Lee My Dear Sir Your son has taken this session the Degree of Master of Arts, the highest honour conferred by this Institution. In consideration of his Distinguished grade among the Class of A.M.s the Faculty have... Jun. 27, 1870
4128 Robert E. Lee T. A. Bartlette I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son, <Inyl> T. Bartlette, for his distinguished industry and success in his studies... Jun. 28, 1870
4129 Robert E. Lee Fanny Butler I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son W. W. Butler for his regular attendance on his college duties & for his industry... Jun. 28, 1870
4130 Robert E. Lee H. A. Tayloe I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son Wm H. Tayloe for his distinguished industry and success in his studies during the... Jun. 28, 1870
4131 Robert E. Lee J. L. Campbell I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son John L Campbell for his regular attendance on his college duties and for his industry... Jun. 28, 1870
4132 Robert E. Lee Washington Chaney I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your son L. B. Chaney for his regular attendance on his college duties, & for his industry... Jun. 28, 1870
4133 Robert E. Lee John Laws I have the pleasure of communicating upon the action of the Faculty of Washington College commending your ward G A Dazey for regular attendance on his college duties, and industry and improvement... Jun. 28, 1870
4134 Robert E. Lee Joseph G. Steele I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the Faculty of Washington College, commending your ward, J. C. Poague, for his regular attendance upon college duties, and his industry... Jun. 28, 1870
4135 Robert E. Lee Benjamin L. Willingham I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the Faculty of Washington College commanding your son Calder B. Willingham for his regular attendance upon his college duties, and for his... Jun. 28, 1870
4136 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter I was very sorry to part with you all, and must say in all truth that my regret has not in the least diminished since. But I believe the same would have been the case had I remained with you all... Jul. 19, 1870
4137 Robert E. Lee, Jr. Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee George gave me your little note & the papers for both of which except [sic] my thanks. This is the first time since you returned to Lex you have condescended to send me any thing in the shape... Jul. 23, 1870
4138 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter I reached here the beginning of the week, found all well, and all regretted that you did not return with me. If I was to tell you that the whole of the regrets felt by the household together, did... Jul. 30, 1870
4139 Mildred Childe Lee Elizabeth R. Cocke You were very kind to write me to me at such a moment of sorrow. And I was greatly touched by your thoughtfulness.You have my tenderest sympathy - it must have been a terrible shock, after thinking... Aug. 1870
4140 Robert E. Lee Miss A. H. Nichols Yrs of May 14th ulti: was received during my protracted absence from home or would have been more promptly acknowledged.It would afford me the pleasure to indicate something that promised you... Aug. 6, 1870
4141 Robert E. Lee Edward Lee Childe Your good long letter of the 25 Ulto: has followed me to this place, where I have been nearly a fortnight trying the waters for my rheumatic attack. I left your Aunt with Agnes & Mildred at... Aug. 22, 1870
4142 Robert E. Lee J. S. Campbell I recd this mng your letter of the 20t Inst: & have written by this days mail to Mr Ruffner, informing him of my opinion of your fitness in every way for the office of Supt: of schools for... Aug. 23, 1870
4143 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Carter I have not recd your “long letter” addressed to Lexington but that of the 22nd Inst: reached me this morg. I send by the mail which conveys this a circular of the Hot as you request, addressed to... Aug. 27, 1870
4144 Robert E. Lee Miss Maggie Smith I have turned from a pile of letters, tired & weary to yours of the 6t Inst: which I have just recd. It is refreshing to think of you, your father, mother, aunt & sisters & to have your... Sep. 9, 1870
4145 Robert E. Lee William N. Pendleton, J. W. Pratt, Rev. J. William Jones, J. Randolph Finley The exercises of the College will be resumed on the 15t Inst: & it is the desire of the Faculty that students should at once become acquainted with the ministers of the different churches in... Sep. 12, 1870
4146 Robert E. Lee Bartley Campbell Abstract: Letter of 15 SEPT 1870 written at Washington College to Bartley Campbell, Esq. of Cincinnati, OH clarifying the understanding of language in the catalogue regarding withdrawal on account... Sep. 15, 1870
4147 Robert E. Lee Ann L. Jones Abstract: Letter of 23 SEPT 1870 written at Washington College to Mrs. Ann L. Jones advising that the portrait of her grandfather, Chief Justice John Marshall, had arrived in good condition and... Sep. 23, 1870
4148 Robert E. Lee Samuel H. Tagart Your Kind note of the 26th reached me this mng & you see how easy it is "to inveigle me into a correspondence". In fact when a man desires to do a thing, or when a thing gives a man... Sep. 28, 1870
4149 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Isabella Ritchie Harrison Many thanks for your long sweet letter my dearest Belle but I am quite provoked with you for undoing all that shawl again. It was so nice & no larger I am sure than all Maggie has made. You... Sep. 29, 1870
4150 Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Isabella Ritchie Harrison My dear Belle I do not know if you got a letter written I forget exactly when but in reply to yours, nor do I remember if the genl was then sick so much have I been distracted by his illness &... Oct. 4, 1870