JEFFERSONTON, 26th
August, 1862.
I arrived at my tent last night, my dear Chass, and to my
delight found your Fitzhugh. It was the first time I had seen him since the
battles around Richmond. He is very well, and the picture of health. He could
not stay very long, as he had to return to his camp about four miles distant.
In the recent expedition to the rear of the enemy, (with a view of cutting off
their R. R. communication) he led his regiment, during a terrible storm at
night, through the camp of the enemy to Catlett's Station, capturing several
hundred prisoners and some valuable papers of General Pope. His cousin, Louis
Marshall, is said to have escaped at the first onset, leaving his toddy
untouched. I am so grateful to Almighty God for preserving, guiding, and
directing him in this war! Help me pray to Him for the continuance of His
signal favor. Fitzhugh left me a letter of M. L.'s to read. It is so full of
sympathy, piety, and affection that I enclose it to you. I sent you several
messages in a letter to your mother yesterday. Kiss her for me. I have heard
from neither of you since I left Richmond. Give much love to everybody and
believe me, my dear child,
Aff'ly, your father,
R. E. Lee.
SOURCE: John William Jones, Life and Letters of
Robert Edward Lee: Soldier and Man, p. 198
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