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Augusta county (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.24
to your home refreshed and strengthened. My best wishes accompany you wherever you are. I have been trying the effects of these waters, by the advice of Dr. Buckler, and cannot now perceive much change in my rheumatic symptoms, though I will only have been here a fortnight to-morrow. I purpose leaving here Monday next, 29th, for Staunton, for the purpose of attending a meeting of the stockholders of the Valley Railroad Company. They have been disappointed in obtaining from the county of Augusta its subscription to the road, and have to devise ways and means of making up its quota of $300,000 before they can receive the benefit of the subscription of the city of Baltimore and of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. They have an impression that, as president of the company, I can assist them, and I have been so strongly urged on the subject, that, if elected, I will accept and serve them as well as I can. I do not think they ought, however, to put me on these forlorn hope exped
White Sulphur Springs, Va. (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.24
ntains of Virginia this summer, and it would give me great pleasure if you will come and see us at Lexington. I can assure you of a cordial welcome and the sympathy of early friends. Most truly yours, R. E. Lee. Mr. W. W. Corcoran. White Sulphur Springs, 14 August, 1869. My Dear Sir — I gratefully acknowledge the receipt of eight hundred and five dollars, the proceeds of the concert given by Madam Wieller, Mrs. McDowell, Misses Jones and Heald and Hon. Blacque Bey for the benefit of thave been so instrumental in procuring this aid and in eliciting this sympathy, I offer my cordial thanks. With high respect, your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, Vestryman Grace Church. W. W. Corcoran, Esq., Chairman Finance Committee, White Sulphur Springs. Lexington, Va., 23d September, 1869. My Dear Mr. Corcoran--I am sure that you will be gratified to know that the proceeds of the concert given at the White Sulphur Springs for the benefit of the Episcopal church at this place, have
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.24
ready so generously aided us, but that you may be apprized of our efforts and be able to satisfy other friends as regards our purpose who may desire to assist us. Wishing you a long life and a full measure of happiness, I am most truly yours, R. E. Lee. Hon. W. W. Corcoran. Lexington, Va., 2 October, 1869. My Dear Mr. Corcoran--I am exceedingly obliged to you for your interest in Washington College and for your desire to have assigned to it the claim of Mr. Peabody upon the State of Virginia. Mr. Russell wrote to me from Baltimore on the subject, and said that he was expecting you on the following day, when he hoped the matter would be arranged. One point he wished to ascertain, the corporate name of the college, and as he requested me to address my reply to New York, which will be too late for him to use, provided the assignment is made in Philadelphia, I will repeat the name to you in case you should require to know it. It is simply Washington College, Virginia. I ho
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.24
Va., 2 October, 1869. My Dear Mr. Corcoran--I am exceedingly obliged to you for your interest in Washington College and for your desire to have assigned to it the claim of Mr. Peabody upon the State of Virginia. Mr. Russell wrote to me from Baltimore on the subject, and said that he was expecting you on the following day, when he hoped the matter would be arranged. One point he wished to ascertain, the corporate name of the college, and as he requested me to address my reply to New York, wpany. They have been disappointed in obtaining from the county of Augusta its subscription to the road, and have to devise ways and means of making up its quota of $300,000 before they can receive the benefit of the subscription of the city of Baltimore and of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. They have an impression that, as president of the company, I can assist them, and I have been so strongly urged on the subject, that, if elected, I will accept and serve them as well as I can. I
Lexington, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.24
l, Misses Jones and Heald and Hon. Blacque Bey for the benefit of the Episcopal church in Lexington, Virginia, and in the name of the vestry present their sincere thanks to those who so kindly undertan Grace Church. W. W. Corcoran, Esq., Chairman Finance Committee, White Sulphur Springs. Lexington, Va., 23d September, 1869. My Dear Mr. Corcoran--I am sure that you will be gratified to know nd a full measure of happiness, I am most truly yours, R. E. Lee. Hon. W. W. Corcoran. Lexington, Va., 2 October, 1869. My Dear Mr. Corcoran--I am exceedingly obliged to you for your interesth Colonel White joins, And I remain, most truly yours, R. E. Lee. Hon. W. W. Corcoran. Lexington, Va., 9th October, 1869. My Dear Mr. Corcoran--I have received this morning your note of the 7lature at Richmond? With true regard, sincerely yours, R. E. Lee. Hon. W. W. Corcoran. Lexington, Va., 26th January, 1870. My Dear Mr. Corcoran--I am very sorry that I cannot attend the funer
France (France) (search for this): chapter 3.24
efore they can receive the benefit of the subscription of the city of Baltimore and of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. They have an impression that, as president of the company, I can assist them, and I have been so strongly urged on the subject, that, if elected, I will accept and serve them as well as I can. I do not think they ought, however, to put me on these forlorn hope expeditions. I have served my turn. I have watched, with much anxiety, the progress of the war between France and Germany, and without going into the merits of the question at issue, or understanding the necessity of the recourse to arms, I have regretted that they did not submit their differences to the arbitration of the other Powers, as provided in the articles of the treaty of Paris of 1856. It would have been a grand moral victory over the passions of men, and would have so elevated the contestants in the eyes of the present and future generations as to have produced a beneficial effect. It m
Paris (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.24
accept and serve them as well as I can. I do not think they ought, however, to put me on these forlorn hope expeditions. I have served my turn. I have watched, with much anxiety, the progress of the war between France and Germany, and without going into the merits of the question at issue, or understanding the necessity of the recourse to arms, I have regretted that they did not submit their differences to the arbitration of the other Powers, as provided in the articles of the treaty of Paris of 1856. It would have been a grand moral victory over the passions of men, and would have so elevated the contestants in the eyes of the present and future generations as to have produced a beneficial effect. It might have been expecting, however, too much from the present standard of civilization, and I fear we are destined to kill and slaughter each other for ages to come. You have, in addition, personal anxieties in the result, and the natural feeling lest your children should be mixe
Arlington (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 3.24
n the death of Mrs. Eustis, daughter of Mr. Corcoran. and trust that He, from whom it comes, may in His mercy give you strength to bear it, and enable you to say His will be done. I know how hard it is for you to feel this sentiment; to relinquish her who has been your pleasure, your comfort and your link with the future; but think of the peace, the surpassing happiness, she enjoys, and the grief and suffering she has escaped. I remember with peculiar pleasure her last visit to us at Arlington, and the recollection of her will always bring me happiness. I hope you will visit the mountains of Virginia this summer, and it would give me great pleasure if you will come and see us at Lexington. I can assure you of a cordial welcome and the sympathy of early friends. Most truly yours, R. E. Lee. Mr. W. W. Corcoran. White Sulphur Springs, 14 August, 1869. My Dear Sir — I gratefully acknowledge the receipt of eight hundred and five dollars, the proceeds of the concert given
John Russell (search for this): chapter 3.24
in Washington College and for your desire to have assigned to it the claim of Mr. Peabody upon the State of Virginia. Mr. Russell wrote to me from Baltimore on the subject, and said that he was expecting you on the following day, when he hoped the your note of the 7th instant, transmitting the assignment of Mr. Peabody of his claim against Virginia, with a copy of Mr. Russell's note to you. I am truly grateful to Mr. Peabody for his generous gift to Washington College, which, I hope, will result in much good to the people of the State and in honor to him; and I am greatly thankful to you and Mr. Russell for your interest and kind offices in the matter. Will you add to my obligations by giving me your advice as to how to proceed to realsh you would join them, as I know they would be happy of your company. Please remember me to Mr. Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. Russell. With great regard, R. E. Lee. Hon. W. W. Corcoran. hot Springs, Va., 23d August, 1870. My Dear Mr. Corcoran-
Buckler (search for this): chapter 3.24
source of regret to me this summer that I have been unable to enjoy your company while you were in the mountains. As you have left the White, I presume your visit to Virginia for this season is near its close and I see no prospect of my meeting with you. I hope that you have been benefited by your visit to the mountains and will return to your home refreshed and strengthened. My best wishes accompany you wherever you are. I have been trying the effects of these waters, by the advice of Dr. Buckler, and cannot now perceive much change in my rheumatic symptoms, though I will only have been here a fortnight to-morrow. I purpose leaving here Monday next, 29th, for Staunton, for the purpose of attending a meeting of the stockholders of the Valley Railroad Company. They have been disappointed in obtaining from the county of Augusta its subscription to the road, and have to devise ways and means of making up its quota of $300,000 before they can receive the benefit of the subscription o
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