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4301 Eleanor Agnes Lee Capt. McDonald I find I made a mistake, Papa bought the little houses, and as there is nothing left that the children had made I am obliged to tell you of my inability to execute even a fraction of yr.... -
4302 Eleanor Agnes Lee Marshall McDonald Thursday [n.d.]Mary Stewart's address is care of Mrs. John Stewart - Box 445 RichmondI am under the impression you cannot walk tomorrow afternoon, but if you know best I will go at four... -
4303 Eleanor Agnes Lee Mary McDonald [et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"... -
4304 Robert E. Lee Martha Custis Williams Many thanks my dearest Markie for your kind remembrances & affectionate consideration.My future plans form the constant subject of my thoughts. The reasons that govern my course I have given in... -
4305 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee Although I have not heard from you my dearest Mary, since I last wrote to you (20th), I am unwilling to let pass the usual period of my writing, without holding with you some communication. Our... -
4306 Robert E. Lee Kenner Garrard I have the honour to report, that in pursuance of permission to join the Regt: recd from the Adjt Genl; I arrived here this morg from New Orleans, & shall continue in the Mail Steamer to... -
4307 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter . . . for $15.00. He was a pretty bay, & was sufficiently broken to be rode. He had not however forgotten his wild habits. On returning to his native plains he became much excited, seemed to... -
4308 Robert E. Lee N. G. Evans I write to you at a venture, for having heard nothing of or from Camp Cooper since I left, I do not know whether it is in existence, or that you are in it.You may ask in your turn what I am doing... -
4309 Robert E. Lee John Dick On my return a few days since from the Rio Grande frontier, where I have been on duty since early in Sept, I found your letter of the 10th of that month. I very much regret that my absence has... -
4310 Robert E. Lee Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee I have recd dearest Mary your letter of 22nd May, finished 4th June, & am delighted to find that my not hearing from you by the last two expresses from San Antonio, was not caused by your own... -
4311 Richard Henry Lee William Lee By meer accident, at Mr. Blains store I met with this opportunity by Mr. Adams, and being taken by surprise, I cannot so fully as I wish answer your letter lately received. If you had recollected,... -
4312 Richard Henry Lee William Lee Yesterday at Nomony ferry, in my way with Mrs. Lee to Northumberland, I received your several favors by our Cousin Lancelot, and just catch a moment here to answer them by Capt. New who is expected... -
4313 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Adams I did myself the pleasure of writing to you from this place before my departure for our Assembly in May last and again from Williamsburg immediately after our dissolution, inclosing the order for... -
4314 Richard Henry Lee Charles Lee The desire of being here at the formation of our new Government brought me from Philadelphia the 13th of this month. I have been in this City a week where I have had the pleasure to see our new... -
4315 Richard Henry Lee Annette Carter The slow but sure moving Gates has not yet sent us his glorious Inventory, but an Officer who saw Burgery with Gates gives the following list to a Gentleman who is arrived at Reading - -
4316 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry I find Mr. Ellis desirous of superintending the estate of Mr. Paridise and this at the same time, and I am very willing to second his views in this matter, because I am satisfied it will redound to... -
4317 - Patrick Henry Sender: Richard Henry Lee, for the Virginia Delegates in Congress Recipient: Patrick HenryYork 3d. May, 1778.Sir,Having heared that a Messenger from France was on his way to Congress with important... -
4318 Richard Henry Lee John Page I am much obliged to you for your kind letter by last Post, by which however I see you had not received any of the several letters I had written to you since my arrival here. The prevailing opinion... -
4319 Richard Henry Lee George Turberville, Sr. When last you wrote to me, you supposed that if your Counter petition got to Richmond by the first of June it would be soon enough -My advice is, that you send it as soon as you can, because, it is... -
4320 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee Shippen Having recover’d my health much better than I ever expected to have done, I have again taken my Seat in Congress - I arrived in this City a fortnight ago, having stayed a week in Philadela. where I... -
4321 Virginia Senate, Resolution - Resolved unanimously, That the speaker be desired to convey to Richard Henry Lee, Esq. the respects of the Senate; that they sincerely sympathize with him in those infirmities which have deprived... -
4322 Robert E. Lee Annette Carter . . . be accommodated at that celebrated watering place. Agnes will accompany her wherever she goes, as her malady is supposed to proceed from rheumatism, and it is hoped that what will relieve the... -
4323 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I am extremely grateful for your kind offer of your fine horse & feel most sensibly the consideration & thoughtfulness that prompted it. But I really do not require one at this time &... -
4324 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis After much reflection I think if it was possible to reinforce Jackson strongly, it would change the character of the War. This can only be done by the troops in Georgia, S.C. & N.C. Jackson... -
4325 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I had the honor to receive on my return to my quarters last evg your very kind letter of the 6 - In reference to Genl. R. H. Anderson & your conception of his qualifications I enclose a note... -
4326 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I really do not know enough about Wm D. Smith to speak of his qualifications, or to say whether he would answer for the position - He must know but little of Coast defense. If Huger will answer... -
4327 Robert E. Lee Benjamin Huger Genl. Longstreet’s Brigade is on the road from Hogans House to Dr. Gaines. Genl. A. P. Hill is on the road from Walnut Grove Church to Cold Harbor via Gaines Mill. Genl Jackson’s command supported... -
4328 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I enclose for your information a letter from Genl Jackson. He seems to be of the opinion that he is too weak to encounter Pope & I fear Pope is too strong to be allowed to remain so near our... -
4329 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I enclose a letter for your private perusal just recd from Genl Jackson. He seems to be in trouble about his Cavly Commander. The field of service will be too extended to be properly superintended... -
4330 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis In communicating to Genl McClellan your instructions to me relative to alleged murders Committed, on our citizens by officers of the U.S. Army, in the cases of Wm B. Munford & Col: John Owen... -
4331 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have made all arrangements for the well being of the troops around Richmond. I have given instructions to Genl Smith, & Col: Gilmer in reference to the defences & have placed the former... -
4332 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I think it certain that Genls Burnsides & King with their troops from Fredg have joined Genl Pope at Culpeper Ct House. Their numbers are variously estimated, reaching as high as 40,000.... -
4333 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Recd at Richmond Aug at 9 o’clock. By Telegraph from Head Quarters Manassas Junction 9 o’clock P.M. 29 Via Rapidan 30To Presdt DavisSo far this Army has steadily advanced and repulsed the frequent... -
4334 Robert E. Lee Josiah Gorgas What long range guns on siege carriages can you send me from Richmond?R. E. Lee[Endorsement] Nov. 25/62 Telegrams Genl Lee to Col Gorgas. Col Gorgas to Genl Lee. President’s despatch letter book... -
4335 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Allow me to congratulate you & the country upon your safe return to Richmond. I trust your health has been invigorated, & that you have enjoyed great satisfaction as well as comfort from... -
4336 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Before selecting a camp of refreshment for Genl Hamptons brigade, Genl Stuart was directed to cause an examination to be made to ascertain where forage could be procured. The object was to place it... -
4337 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have conversed with Col Lee in reference to the proposed organization of the Arty for this Army. I have considered the subject well & it is the best plan I can submit. I had hoped to have... -
4338 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have recd your despatch of yesterday & will comply with your instructions as soon as possible. The Storm of yesterday which is still raging, will so much augment the difficulties of... -
4339 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Upon an examination of the Senate bill presented by Genl Sparrow for the organization of the staff of the army, I think some changes might be made to advantage. These will readily occur to you... -
4340 Robert E. Lee Samuel Cooper On the 25th inst. Capt John S. Mosby attacked and routed a body of the enemy’s cavalry, on the little river turnpike, near Chantilly. He reports ten killed and wounded, and a Lieutenant and... -
4341 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Since my letter of the 10th inst. I in which I stated that I would assign General Gordon to the command of Rodes’ old Brigade, I have received the enclosed petition of all the commissioned officers... -
4342 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I have had the honour to receive your letter of the 26 Inst: & regret that I should not have been more explicit in my former communication - I think Genl Pender deserves promotion on account of... -
4343 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis God has again crowned the valor of our troops with success. Early’s division stormed the Enemys entrenchments at Winchester capturing their artillery &c.R. E. Lee Genl.[Endorsed] 23/92 TT. Genl... -
4344 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Received at Richmond July 1863 By Telegraph from Near Hagerstown via Martinsburg 10th.To His Excellency Jeffn. DavisYour telegram of July 9th. has been received. I thank you for the troops sent. My... -
4345 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis Your note of the 27th enclosing a slip from the Charleston Mercury relative to the battle of Gettysburg is recd - I much regret its general censure upon the operations of the army, as it is... -
4346 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I think Genl Sam Jones can move forward on that line - I will send to the Adjt. Genl to see if he has any dispatches & will come & see you this afternoon.Very respectfullyR. E. Lee -
4347 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I know of no Georgia Brigr to take command of the Cavy organized by Genl Cobb except Genl Iverson - I can spare him, but shall have to get a Brigadier to command the Louisiana Brigade, formerly... -
4348 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis The enemy is crossing at Morton’s ford in large force of infantry. The country is so wooded it is difficult to ascertain his strength or intentions. If Rodes is not wanted where he is I want him... -
4349 Robert E. Lee Jefferson Davis I heard some days since that several men of this army mostly Louisianians that were in or passed through Richmond, were joining Genl Morgans Command. I wrote to the Secy. of War on the subject... -
4350 Robert E. Lee - Sender: Robert E. Lee, Note on a Report of the New Bern, North Carolina, Expedition of 1 February 1864 Recipient:Hd Qrs: 9 Feby. ’64.Respy. returned - Commander Wood who had the hardest part to... -