February 21, 1865
After sending my note this morning I received from the
express office a bag of socks. You will have to send down your offerings as
soon as you can and bring your work to a close, for I think General Grant will
move against us soon — within a week if nothing prevents — and no man can tell
what may be the result; but, trusting to a merciful God, who does not always
give the battle to the strong, I pray we may not be overwhelmed. I shall,
however, endeavor to do my duty and fight to the last. Should it be necessary to
abandon our position to prevent being surrounded, what will you do? Will you
remain, or leave the city? You must consider the question and make up your
mind. It is a fearful condition, and we must rely for guidance and protection
upon a kind Providence.
SOURCE: John William Jones, Life and Letters of
Robert Edward Lee: Soldier and Man, p. 347-8
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