CAMP ON SEWELL
MOUNTAINS, September 26, 1861
I told you of the death of Colonel Washington. I grieve for
his loss, though I trust him to the mercy of our Heavenly Father. It is raining
heavily. The men are all exposed on the mountains, with the enemy opposite to
us. We are without tents, and for two nights I have lain buttoned up in my
overcoat. Today my tent came up and I am in it, yet I fear I shall not sleep
for thinking of the poor men. I have no doubt the socks you mentioned will be
very acceptable to the men here and elsewhere. If you can send them here, I
will distribute to the most needy.
SOURCE: John William Jones, Life and Letters of
Robert Edward Lee: Soldier and Man, p. 148-9
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