CAMP CULPEPER COURT
HOUSE, 10th November, 1862.
MY DEAR CUSTIS:
Fitzhugh reached here yesterday morning from the Valley and
joined his brigade now in my front. I have nothing new to relate beyond my public
dispatches. I am operating to baffle the advance of the enemy and retain him
among the mountains until I can get him separated that I can strike at him to
advantage. His force will be thus diminished and disheartened. His sick and
stragglers must be going back. He is along the Manassas R. R. near Piedmont.
His advance cavalry along the line of the Rappahannock River. Give much love to
your dear mother, Agnes and Charlotte, not forgetting my granddaughter. I wish
you were with me.
Truly and aff'y, your
father,
R. E. LEE.
COL. G. W. CUSTIS LEE.
SOURCE: John William Jones, Life and Letters of
Robert Edward Lee: Soldier and Man, p. 199
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