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4601
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C. G. Fruman
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Robert E. Lee
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Please send me a catalogue of the Military Institute under your supervision.Would like to become a Student. Very RespectfullyC. G. Fruman Eminence Ky
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4602
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Thomas J. Smith
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Robert E. Lee
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I have seen it stated in several newspapers lately that there would shortly be issued from a publishing house in New York, your history of the late war, or of your campaigns. Such a book written by...
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4603
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William T. Folkes
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Robert E. Lee
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Have you the Battle Reports as published by the (CS) as list enclosed, if you have not them, they will be sent to you Be pleased to answer by return mail I am yours,Very Respt & obt ServantWm...
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4604
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Ellen H. Reily
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Robert E. Lee
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We have heard in Texas that you are preparing a History of the War - In common with the whole civilized world - we rejoice that there is hope of one record of that terrible conflict of the Nations...
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4605
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B. S. Elliott
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Robert E. Lee
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Enclosed please find a "carte" of one of the finest "Black Hawk" Stallions in the country. We have a certificate from David Hill Esq the owner of "Old Black Hawk"...
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4606
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W. A. Quarles
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Robert E. Lee
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I have a son now in his sixteenth year, & who at present in Canada, at school. He was from his fourteenth year up to the close of the war, in the C.S. Army in which he had the good fortune to...
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4607
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S. D. Rosan
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Robert E. Lee
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Desiring to go through your College, and being unable to get the necessary information concerning the Freshman Class, in Balto., I will be highly indebted to you for the circular of the...
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4608
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Josiah Warren
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Robert E. Lee
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Intelligence and humanity obliterate all mere party lines - I forward to you by this mail a small work which I hope you will find time to look at. It would give me great pleasure to know that you...
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4609
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Jonathan S. LaFever
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Robert E. Lee
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Having it in contemplation of entering College in September, and having as yet fixed upon no settled place, I would solicit a favor from you, if it is agreeable to receive another student, that you...
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4610
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William A. Rogers
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Robert E. Lee
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Again I address you on business of the same import as I did some time ago. I noticed a few days since in one of the Richmond papers; that a change had been made in some of the studies of Washington...
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4611
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Samuel M. Mullin
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Robert E. Lee
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Permit me to tender you the hospitality of my house at any time during the watering I will be pleased to have you visit me,Most Respectfully etcSaml M. Mullin Proprietor
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4612
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George B. Berger
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Robert E. Lee
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Would you please send me a circular or Catalogue of your Institution? What are your terms and should I wish to attend school in Lexington could I get board or do you board the students at the...
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4613
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Harry Clay
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Robert E. Lee
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My mother Mrs James B. Clay proposes placing my brother John and myself at the college which has the honor having you as President.Will you do me the favor of sending me a circular of the college,...
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4614
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Mrs. J. M. Wyche
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Robert E. Lee
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name glorious, & dear to every southern heart!! pardon this out burst for, I cannot address you in the measured terms of conventionalism, But to my task - my pleasant - sacred task - ’tis to...
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4615
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A. Given
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Robert E. Lee
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I have a nephew now in Illinois, who is about to enter college; he desires me to make a selection for him. Will you do me the favor to inform me what the expenses will be at Washington College for...
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4616
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Emma S. Ringo
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Robert E. Lee
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We have organized a branch of the "Southern Aid Society" in this place & being at a loss to know the surest means of sending our fund to the destitute widows & orphans of the...
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4617
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J. G. Hunter
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Robert E. Lee
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I have a young brother who is desirous of entering Washington College and at his request would thank you for a catalogue with average expenses etc. My address is Chicago, Ill: - My fathers family...
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4618
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R. T. Gray
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Robert E. Lee
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Please send me a catalogue containing a list of the students, terms, requisites for admission, etc. of the college over which you preside.There are several boys at this school who are prepared for...
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4619
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Helen L. Stuart
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Robert E. Lee
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Please accept my thanks for your photograph and kind rememberance. I wish I could tell you how gratified I am, and how I prize them.
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4620
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Henry Crommelin
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Robert E. Lee
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I am anxious to enter Washington College next October. I write to ascertain if it is necessary for me to study Greek before doing so. Having been in the Army for four years, I lost much time from...
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4621
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William F. Beckett
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Robert E. Lee
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Having heard of your college as of a high reputation & being desirous to become connected with a good institution if it will not be to much inconvenience for you, I would like to have one of...
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4622
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E. M. Marvin
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Robert E. Lee
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John W. Ford is what he represents himself to be the only son of a "war widow" and a young man of intelligence and unquestioned ability. To circulate your book would be with him - not...
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4623
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George J. Hobday
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Robert E. Lee
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Please send me per mail a circular of your college containing the studies that are taught and terms of tuition so that I can examine them, and if they suit me, I will send recommendation and...
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4624
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Robert E. Lee
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Sender: Recipient: Robert E. Lee
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4625
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M. B. Lee
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Miss Custis
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[n.d.]do write me the amount of the charge for my comb - I will send it - up - & if you please (tis a request which I most earnestly desire you to perform as quickly as possible) to obtain my...
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4626
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M. B. Lomox
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I have just returned from church & from a christening at Mrs Scotts - Wellson is waiting - or I would tell you about it - Mrs Scott & I <illegible> love to you - & the girls like...
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4627
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Marielle C. Lee
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Mary E. McCormick McDonald
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The very thing I wanted to ask you about this morning I forgot - Namely the workwoman, Mrs. Joseph. It is now to late in the week that I should prefer her coming on Monday, certainly, would engage...
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4628
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Marielle C. Lee
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Mrs. Frank Henderson
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I send a little hat for <Manore>, made out of some relics of former patterns, which I hope will fit her, & be of use to her this winter. I am sure she will look very sweet in it. I...
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4629
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee,
Mildred Childe Lee
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Harry Lee
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Lexington [n.d.]I was very much gratified my dear Harry to receive your affectionate letter & to hear that you were pursuing a course calculated to improve your health & with it your...
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4630
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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little Mildred
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Though I suppose you are no longer little Mildred <illegible>, but I shall remember you as the little girl whom I used to bathe, & make take pills! Your cousin Custis is writing to your...
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4631
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Mrs. Rose
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Betty has just called & sent me word she could not go with us to the Springs & declined to come see me so I do not think I am popular this season I am going to send to a woman who offered...
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4632
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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My dear Nat
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I was so glad to hear from you again my dear Nat I had made many inquiries concerning you, but could not hear anything of you. You are quite a man of note now with 2 children I pray they may live...
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4633
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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My Dear Young Friend
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I send you $4.20 being the proportion for my son Custis & myself called for in the Churchman for the family of Revd Mr Temple deceasedYrs trulyM C Lee
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4634
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Nat Burwell, Jr.
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[n.d.]Everything was entirely destroyed & nothing left but the bare <illegible> but they are young & may hope to reap the fruits of their labours if their lives are spared - I suppose...
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4635
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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4636
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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I have only time my dear old friend to acknowledge your last letter & to tell you that some weeks I think previous I had written to you telling you of the safe arrival of your donation &...
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4637
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Mildred Childe Lee
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My dear Emily
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I have been here six weeks alone with Rob - & leave tomorrow with a heavy heart - for I always hate to leave him in his solitary home. Not for long however - as I spend a few days in Richmond,...
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4638
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Mildred Childe Lee
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My dear Emily
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I recd yr letter a long time ago - but do not judge my affection by my pen - you know how little dependence is to be placed on that; the habit seems to grow worse with age. Not hearing from you, I...
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4639
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Mildred Childe Lee
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John Preston Cocke
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Half past five o'clock [n.d.]I should like to see you Mr. Cocke in the positive you describe with your ambition & pride might too, & yourself writing under the winding sheet of...
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4640
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Mildred Childe Lee
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Mary McDonald
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Mamma enjoyed yr nice things very much - she is worse today, & my heart is very heavy - but in this darkness, the love & sympathies of true friends is very comforting -I have put aside yr...
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4641
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Mildred Childe Lee
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Mildred Lee Harness
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[n.d.]Prayer for my husband, Sent by Mildred Lee Genl Robert E Lee's younger daughter to Mildred Lee Harness for her wedding to Edgar S LaimmA Lord bless and preserve that dear person whom...
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4642
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Richard Henry Lee
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I have read in a recent number of your papers the Address & the people of Alexandria. to Genl. Washington, just after his departure from Mt Vernon, to assume the office of President.On reading...
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4643
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Members of the Lee Family of Virginia Appearing in the Papers of George Washington(Appendix to George Washington and the Lees of Virginia)Note: The abbreviation GW refers to George Washington....
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