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LEE, ROBERT E., General, C.S.A. Autograph letter signed ("R E Lee") to his cousin Edward C[arter] Turner, Arlington [Virginia], 10 March 1858. One page, 4to, on lined paper, integral blank with address panel in Lee's hand, remains of wax seal, tiny tears at fold intersections, two minor stains, with original envelope addressed by Lee, postmarked Lexington, April 1 (stamp removed).
LEE THE PATRICIAN FARMER
Lee thanks his cousin for a pair of oxen: "I sent in Tuesday agreably to your letter of the 11th for the oxen, which arrived in the freight train about 5 1/2 P.M. The train was delayed in consequence of the snow, but they got out here in good time & comfortable condition. The wretches however charged me $6.00 instead of $4.80. No great difference. They appear to be a good strong pair of oxen. I will give them an opportunity of doing something as soon as the snow disappears. I am much obliged to you for them. I enclose a check of this date...for $100 to your order in payment...I am much obliged to you for your kind offer of assistance. I fear I shall be very troublesome to you...Present us kindly to all at Kinlock" [or Kinloch, Turner's home].
LEE THE PATRICIAN FARMER
Lee thanks his cousin for a pair of oxen: "I sent in Tuesday agreably to your letter of the 11th for the oxen, which arrived in the freight train about 5 1/2 P.M. The train was delayed in consequence of the snow, but they got out here in good time & comfortable condition. The wretches however charged me $6.00 instead of $4.80. No great difference. They appear to be a good strong pair of oxen. I will give them an opportunity of doing something as soon as the snow disappears. I am much obliged to you for them. I enclose a check of this date...for $100 to your order in payment...I am much obliged to you for your kind offer of assistance. I fear I shall be very troublesome to you...Present us kindly to all at Kinlock" [or Kinloch, Turner's home].