Robert E. Lee to Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee, 1863 June 3

Camp Fred^g 3 June 1863

Although I have written to you quite recently dear Mary, I take advantage of Major Venable being Called to Richmond to say that I am well. I have nothing new to relate, & am thankful that our enemy has not been able as yet to Capture Vicksburg, or to do us all the harm he meditates. I trust that a Kind Providence will watch over us, & notwithstanding our weakness & Sins will yet give us a name & place among the nations of the earth. I have heard nothing from Fitzhugh or Charlotte Since I last wrote. From the enclosed note of Fitz, my nephew I presume they are all well. I fear I shall not be able to attend the review on Friday. I hope Smith will be able to visit his Sons. He is an Iron clad, he is safe in his position & can go about & enjoy himself. I had a nice basket of strawberries sent me last ev^g, & this ev^g I am invited out to eat ice cream. See what enjoyments we have. The first I did my part to demolish, the second I had to decline. When do you expect Mildred? I hear the two Ellens of the Macfarland house¹ arrived from Columbia a few days since. Probably the wedding of last night brought them on. Remember me very Kindly to Mr & Mrs Caskie. Tell Miss N to send all her beaux now. I want them. Kiss Agnes for me & believe me.

always yours

RELee