Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870

Scope and Contents "I have telegraphed Hampton to return to Richmond. Send for him. Young's brigade under Col. Wright cannot be far in advance of Richmond. Get your Cavalry together, aid it with the Infantry, and drive back enemy."

Scope and Contents Dispatch remarks that "In prosecuting the work of obstructing James River you [John J. Clarke] are authorized to seize for the Confederate States any vessels in the river which you may need....".

Scope and Contents Dispatch ordering William Gilham to muster troops and "oppose the progress of the enemy" in the vicinity of Staunton, Virginia.

Scope and Contents General Order Number 1 signed by Major General Robert E. Lee, in which he assumes command of military forces in Virginia.

Scope and Contents Written from Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Letter regards life in camp, troop movements, and general Civil War news.

Scope and Contents Written from Lynchburg, Virginia. Letter requests that William R. Musser be released from military duty in order to conduct essential war service in Lynchburg.

Scope and Contents Written from Richmond, Virginia. Letter orders Francis M. Boykin to muster into service volunteer companies and to take position near Grafton, West Virginia to protect the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Scope and Contents Letter is a reply to an inquiry from a parent of a prospective student at Washington College.

Scope and Contents Written from Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards business matters.

Scope and Contents Letter regards family news and a gift that Robert E. Lee is sending to his namesake Robert Lee Mercer. Includes envelope.