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4501
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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My dear cousin Philip
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I received your kind letter last night, & hasten to answer it, & express my thanks for the kind interest you have taken in our affairs, & your offers of assistance. I am so much out of...
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4502
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Mary Randolph Custis Lee
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Unknown
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I should have acknowledged your kind letter earlier my dear Mrs P. but have had so many to write that I have been quite unable to do so Ive received too the paper which was very interesting - I...
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4503
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Eleanor Agnes Lee
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Capt. Henderson
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Saturday [n.d.]My mother wishes me to ask you Capt Henderson, to bring the Rev. Mr. Carnahan to take tea with us at 71/2 o'clock this evening. Hoping you can come.TrulyAgnes Lee
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4504
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Eleanor Agnes Lee
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Mary E. McCormick McDonald
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I send two jars whc. came to me filled with your nice pickles before I left home in Nov.I kept one of them for Commencement and it has been most useful these last few days. I have not forgotten yr....
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4505
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Eleanor Agnes Lee
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Mary E. McCormick McDonald
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Finding that - at least one wagon (Womindorrf's) hadn't been to yr. house today. I send you a basket by way of remembrance. The pears of course are to ripen in a drawer. Tell Capt...
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4506
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Eleanor Agnes Lee
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Unknown
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[n.d.]The evening promises to be so pleasent. I think a walk will be the pleasentest. Come at six.A.L
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4507
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Eleanor Agnes Lee
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Mary E. McCormick McDonald
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I want you all to have something sweet to make you think of me once - and as Capt M - - admired these peaches when he should have been examining paint in the storeroom! - & as they are...
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4508
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George Bolling Lee
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My dear Mr. Tucker
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I was delighted to get your letter accepting our invitation for the 19th.His full name George Washington (Park) Custis Lee born at Arlington date - The Park he never used. He was named for his...
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4509
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Marielle C. Lee
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Marshall McDonald
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I have received from "New York" about 70 or 80 volumes for the "Sunday School." I thought it might influence somewhat your contemplated purchase of books, & would have let...
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4510
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Mrs. Johnston
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I have only time to beg you to place my small contributions to your Xmas Tree on it at the proper time Hoping to see you all during the holidays if the bridge is not floated offI remain yours...
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4511
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Mrs. Rose
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[n.d.]Many thanks my dear Mrs Rose for the nice things which came very safely only a little custard spilled in the basket If you would like some sprouts turnip tops, we have plenty Send Harrison...
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4512
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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My dear Caroline
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The Genl has returned & is arranging a lock for you He says he is perfectly willing to accord you all he would have done 20 years ago but what he could have sent you then a much brighter lock...
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4513
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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My dear Mrs. Stribling
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[n.d.]I have long intended to write my dear Mrs Stribling & thank you for your kindness in sending me that little Book but I have been very sick for the last 4 weeks & only for a few days...
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4514
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Unknown
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My dearest Mary
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[n.d.]If my dearest Mary was aware of the extent of my engagements since I came to this place I am sure she would pardon my apparent neglect or forgetfulness on my part - under this impression I...
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4515
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Robert E. Lee
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Jacob J. Fort
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The Surgeon has this inst reported to me that your son Cadet J. L. Fort has had a serious attack of hemorrhage of the lungs, which though not alarming as to any immediate consequences, leads him to...
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4516
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Robert E. Lee
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Jerome N. Bonaparte
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I have just recd your note of the 11th & am highly gratified at the prospect of having a reduction of your bust - I shall value it very highly, & place it among the most esteemed objects in...
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4517
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Robert E. Lee
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Thomas H. Ellis
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I am extremely obliged to you for the books you were so kind to send to me yesterday. I shall prize them as evidence of your friendship.I remain very truly YoursR E Lee
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4518
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Robert E. Lee
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Stonewall Jackson
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I have just recd your note - It is too late for me to get to the artist by the hour designated.Very trulyR E Lee
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4519
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Robert E. Lee
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Joseph E. Johnston
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I enclose a note just recd Signed <Lancy> Jones, brought me by his brother. There are no troops in this city that could suit to that quarter, & I hope your own pickets have given you the...
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4520
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Robert E. Lee
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S. Bassett French
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May every happiness & success attend you. I am glad that General Jackson will have the benefit of your presence, & get <illegible> your loss to the good Gov - I thank you sincerely...
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4521
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Robert E. Lee
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Stonewall Jackson
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I have just recd your note. It is too late for me to get to the Artist by the hour designated - Very trulyR E Lee
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4522
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Robert E. Lee
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Stonewall Jackson
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I have recd your letters of the 25th & am very glad to see that Major White has carried out your instructions so thoroughly & has secured all the desired witnesses. As regard to the Arty of...
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4523
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Robert E. Lee
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Gooch Raily
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I have recd your letter of the 13th Inst: & am gratified to find that you are imbued with the spirit that accentuates all our youth to defend their Country. I cannot however advise that you act...
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4524
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Robert E. Lee
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Nat Burwell, Jr.
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I am very much obliged to you for the apples & wild cat skin you sent me. Major Harman sent them to me the inst I left Orange Ct H for this city, & I brought them down with me - , that your...
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4525
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Robert E. Lee
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Miss Mary
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I am very much obliged to you for the beautiful handkerchief you sent me, & still more for the kind sentiments of your accompy note. The former has great value in my eyes as a specimen of your...
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4526
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Robert E. Lee
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Richard S. Ewell
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I am much concerned at the desertions in the <illegible> brigade - Can you ascertain the cause & remove it - ? Perhaps some changes of position in the <14> Regt: might be beneficial...
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4527
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles Carter Lee
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Your letter of the 12th afforded me much gratification. I wish the interpretation given to your dream may be realized & that health & abundance may abound in the Army. That such may be the...
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4528
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles Carter Lee
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I was very much gratified yesterday at recg your letter of the 5th - & pleased to learn the good health of your household & the safe return of Sis - Lucy and Mildred. What did you let them...
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4529
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davis
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I have had the honour to receive your dispatch today. Unless Butler is promoted no one can be promoted to his Brigade - I believe Dunovant gives the fairest promise among the S. C. Colonels &...
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4530
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Robert E. Lee
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Miss Neilia Cave
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I am most grateful for your remembrance, & the useful present have made me. I trust a kind Providence will grant to a nations prayers the success you so ardently desire, & soon restore to...
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4531
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Robert E. Lee
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Mrs. T. J. Jackson
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I have recd your letter of the 2nd ulto: in reference to your brother Capt J. G. Morrison. It will give me great pleasure to aid him in obtaining any position he desires, but at present it is...
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4532
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Robert E. Lee
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Unknown
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I have recd the keg of mackerel you were so kind as to send me & it has added much to the enjoyment of our breakfast this mrng. I am very much obliged to you for your offer to refill the keg...
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4533
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Robert E. Lee
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George E. Pickett
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I desire you to meet me at the left of your line this morg & accompany me along its extentR E Lee
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4534
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Robert E. Lee
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Col. Baldwin
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Serious injury may befall us, if ammunition for our mortars should fail in time of arrivalR E Lee Genl
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4535
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Robert E. Lee
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Mary C. Jerdone
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I am much gratified to find that I am still remembered by you & am very grateful for your pretty New Years gift. It will be very useful & I require nothing to remind me of my Camp near...
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4536
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Robert E. Lee
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Unknown
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I recd some days since your kind note of the 22 ulto: which has been followed by the loss to which it referred. The Contents are very acceptable, & in excellent condition, notwithstanding their...
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4537
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles F. Suttle
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I have recd the riding gloves you sent me & am much obliged to you for your remembrance of me. They are very warm & comfortable - I join cordially in your wish for peace & that we may...
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4538
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Robert E. Lee
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Margaret B. Daingerfield
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I have recd your very kind note of the 13th ulto; accompg the package of socks which you sent for my use. I am truly obliged to you for your remembrance of me, but you must not suppose that I...
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4539
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Robert E. Lee
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William D. Cabell
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I am extremely grateful for the offer contained in your letter of the 23rd. It is too generous for me to accept. I cannot consent to be a burden to you or your friends. My purpose is to procure...
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4540
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Robert E. Lee
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Mr. L. R. Spilman
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The farm you refer to in your letter of the 7th is part of the Estate of the late G. W. P. Custis. Upon the execution of his will, it will become the property of my youngest son, Robt E Lee to whom...
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4541
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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I enclose a letter from Mr Spilman in reference to Romancoke. The only way in which I know a little can be given to the place is a deed signed by me as Executor of your Grd Father's will &...
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4542
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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I have just returned from a visit to your Uncle Carters & among my letters find one from some of your comrades to you, which I enclose. I was happy to discover from the <illegible> that...
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4543
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Robert E. Lee
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William Henry Fitzhugh Lee
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I was very glad to receive by the last Packet from Richmond your letter of the 22nd. We had all been quite anxious to hear from you & were much gratified to learn that you were all well &...
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4544
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles Minnigrode
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The accompg letter will give all the information I have of the interment of Col: Simmons. I regret I can give no clue to his grave.I am very glad to hear of Mrs M's improved condition & of...
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4545
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Robert E. Lee
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My dear Colonel
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I am desirous that the bravery & devotion of the Army of N. VA shall be correctly transmitted to posterity. This is the only tribute that can be paid to the worth of its noble officers &...
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4546
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Robert E. Lee
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Walter H. Taylor
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I am desirous that the bravery of the Army of N. Va shall be correctly transmitted to posterity. This is the only tribute that can be paid to the worth of its noble officers & soldiers, & I...
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4547
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Robert E. Lee
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Charles Carter Lee
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I was exceedingly sorry on my return to learn that I had missed your visit. I thought I informed you, that if Agnes was well enough I should go to Fluvanna, I regret very much that my visit there...
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4548
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Robert E. Lee
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William D. Cabell
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I thank you very sincerely for your notes of the 20th, which have just been delivered by Capt Owings - I am constrained to decline both of your kind propositions. That relating to the proposed...
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4549
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Robert E. Lee
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Robert E. Lee, Jr.
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I only recd a few days ago your letter of the 12th. I am very sorry to hear of your afflictions, but hope you have shaken off all them. You must keep you eyes open you precious boy, & not run...
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4550
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Robert E. Lee
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James K. Caskie
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The Bank Stock you were so kind as to cause to be transferred for me to Mr. Louis H. Marshall, my nephew, belong as I believe I informed you, to my sister Mrs Anne H. Marshall, for which I was the...
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