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 It contains published and unpublished items, some well known to historians, others that are rare or have never before been put online.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.
May 4th Chancellorsville
General
I have just received your note informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regret at the occurrence. Could I have directed events, I should have chosen, for the good of the country to have been disabled in your stead. I congratulate you upon the victory which is due to your skill and energy,
Most truly yours
R E Lee
Genl
Source: Mss2 L515 a 173, Virginia Historical Society, Richmond
Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2018 June 27
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