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Robert E. Lee to William Overton Winston, 1860 February 29

San Antonio, Texas

29 Feby 1860

Mr Wm O. Winston

 Dear Sir

I had not time before leaving home to apprize you of my intended departure.

I had hoped to have recd your accounts for the year 1859, & to have placed them in the hands of the Commissioner; but was obliged to Come off Suddenly, & left the mrng after I recd my orders.

If you have not already sent them to Arlington, will you do So at your earliest Convenience, that they may be presented within the period prescribed by law. I made arrangements before leaving, for their proper presentation.

Antonio, Texas ” will always reach me.

With kind regards to your family & best wishes for your self, hoping that both may enjoy every happiness & prosperity,

I remain very truly yours

R E Lee

 

Lee Ro E. to Winston Wm O

Letter dated 29th

1860

 

 

Source: Digital scan of original letter, Robert E. Lee Papers, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, University of Texas, Austin

Transcribed by Katie Hall, 2018 June 14

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