Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) to D. Barnes re: locating Barnes' son, a missing union soldier (with ALS of son)
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04889 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870) Place Written: Near Cartersville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/08/23 Pagination: 1 p. + 4 p. 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Four months after Appomatox, Lee expresses sympathy for an anxious Yankee father searching for his son. Also includes an ALS from the son, D. Barnes, Jr. to his father, D. Barnes, dated 13 Mar. 186[3-5].
Near Cartersville Va: 23 Aug '65
Sir
I have just rec[eive]d your letter of the 7th Inst: making inquiries Concerning your Son. I regret I Can give you no information on the Subject, nor have I the means of procuring any. If any rolls of Confederate troops now exist, they are beyond my reach. The rolls of paroled Soldiers are in the Custody of the U.S. officers. If I knew the regt to which he belonged or the name of his Commander, I might ascertain something of him. I hope he is Safe & may Speedily be restored to you.
Very respy your obedt Servt
R. E. Lee
Mr. D. Barnes
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