Stuart, Jeb, 1833-1864 to Flora Cooke Stuart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02334.02 Author/Creator: Stuart, Jeb, 1833-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.6 x 25.6 cm. Order a Copy
Stuart, Commander of Cavalry Corps, Army of North Virginia, writes to his wife from Wigwam (possibly in Virginia). Mentions mutual acquaintances and family members. Took a moonlight ride with Fontaine and Garnett (possibly Colonel Edmond Fontaine and Stuart's aide-de-camp, Theodore Stanford Garnett). Encourages his wife not to worry. Discusses a group of young girls, possibly family, who will soon visit Mrs. Stuart: "...do not interfere with the girls, they are old enough and pretty enough to take care of themselves... I think you judge the girls too harshly." Transmits a letter from Flora's sister Ellen, and a report from General Robert E. Lee (neither letter nor report is included). Signs once, and includes initials following a post script. Implies that Mrs. Stuart is staying near Beaver Dam, Virginia (possibly at the home of Colonel Fontaine).
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