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Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) to Ellen Caskie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01433 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) Place Written: Lexington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 21 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Informs that he received the box of photographs last night and has signed them with pleasure. Advises her not to hesitate to send more. Written while president of Washington College. With autograph envelope by Lee.

Lexington 13 March '66
My dear Mrs. Caskie
The box with the photographs did not arrive till last evg. I have affixed my Signature to each, and at each repetition, with renewed pleasure, as it was in compliance with your request.
If you have any more, do not hesitate to send them, for it will be a gratification to me to serve you or to do anything to aid in your pious undertaking.
With great regard
your obt. Servt.
R. E. Lee
Mrs. Ellen Caskie

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Caskie, Ellen, fl. 1866-1867
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Confederate General or Leader
Women's History
Photography
Reconstruction

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