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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 It contains published and unpublished items, some well known to historians, others that are rare or have never before been put online.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 Mary Ann "Nannie" Enders Cabell, 1865 September 8

Near Cartersville 8 Sept ‘65

 

My dear Miss Nannie

It has given me great pleasure to comply with the request contained in your note of the 2nd Inst.

I regret very much not having seen you before leaving Richmond, but I know it is owing to Genl Fitz Lee, who wishes no one to look at you but himself.

My daughter Agnes has recovered from her attack of fever & she & Mildred send their kind regards.

Wishing you every happiness I am most truly yours

R E Lee

 

 

Miss Nannie Enders

 

 

1. Nannie (1848-1931) was married to James Caskie Cabell (1844-1924) later in life. James was a veteran of the Confederate army. He and Nannie are buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. They had no children.  

 

 

Source: Transcribed from digital copy of original letter, Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia

Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2018 May 31

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