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The Lee Family Digital Archive is the largest online source for primary source materials concerning the Lee family of Virginia. It contains published and unpublished items, some well known to historians, others that are rare or have never before been put online. We are always looking for new letters, diaries, and books to add to our website. Do you have a rare item that you would like to donate or share with us? If so, please contact our curator, Colin Woodward, about how you can contribute to this historic project.


 

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Robert E. Lee to Joseph E. Johnston, 1862 November 21

Fredg 21 Novr ’62

 

My dear Genl

I have just recd your note in reference to Capt Mason & LtCol Harvey. Although Sorry to part with them I will yield them to you if you desire. I have so informed Capt Mason who will probably leave tomorrow. Col. Harvey is absent not having arrived from Culpepper [sic]. Upon joining me I will make to hi your proposition & see how I can replace him. Although sorrow your scene of duty is so distant, I yet rejoice for the Country that you are again able to take the field & anticipate from your Services the most favourable results. May Success & happiness attend you is my earnest prayer. I write with difficulty & must now stop.

With best regards to Mrs. Johnston

I am as ever your friend

R E lee

 

 

 

 

Source: Transcribed from digital copy of original letter, Swem Library, College of William and Mary

Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2022 April 22

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