Thursday, February 13, 2014

General Robert E. Lee to Margaret Stuart, April 7, 1864

CAMP, ORANGE CO., 7th April, 1864.

MY DEAR COUSIN MARGARET:

I send you a pincushion made on the banks of the Ohio. The sentiment on its face I trust inspires the action of every man in the Confederacy, whilst their hearts overflow with the passion on its reverse. A soldier's heart you know is divided between love and glory. One goes to Richmond today who has his share of both. You will probably see him. Elevate his desire for the latter, but do not hearken to his words on the former. Soliciting your prayers for the safety of the army, the success of our cause, and the restoration of peace to our country.

I am, with great affection,
Very truly yours,
R. E. LEE.
MISS MARGARET STUART.

SOURCE: John William Jones, Life and Letters of Robert Edward Lee: Soldier and Man, p. 302

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