My dear little Agnes
I have just heard of your arrival in Petersburg. I am too sorry I Cannot go in to see you, but I must go to the right. The enemy in strong force is operating in that direction. I do not yet know to what extent or when I Can visit you
very affy your father
R E Lee
29 Mar ‘65
Source: Photocopy of original letter, Lee Family Papers, L51 c 587, Virginia Historical Society, Richmond
Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2018 March 26