The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-16
RTEREsTINe LErTER.
Written by sOuthsrni Girl to Her
 Father, CoIonsl R. B. Lee.

ratnefT Selonst R. B. Lee.
 Captain John H Agstin of this city stoping at 54 Pearl stI the well known l veteran printer who is a veritable store house of informaton in relation to the civil war, and who has many interest 1 ing and valuable letteres and dispatch es which in one Kay or another have some connection With the memorable conflict, has just mearthed a letter written by southern young woman during the dark days of 1862. The young woman was Miss Anna Lee, the daughter of colons Robert R. Lee. The | letter, which follows, was enclosed in an envelope poFinarked warrenton, N. C., under date If April 10, 1862. It car- i ries the five cet blue stamp of the con- federacy with. he likeness of Jefferson c. Davis on face. Across the en- velope is wrieS h in ink, Due cents." 1 It is addressed to Colonel R. B. Lee, c. S. A., Jackson, Tenn. Captain Austin, while stationed at the court house in Jackson, Tenn. forty one years ago, secured the letter, all the confederate mail having been inter cepted at thatpoint. Of course Colonel Lee never revived the letter. As a let ter illustratiY of the feeling then ex- isted in the louthland and incidently presenting a delight upon the woman Illness, cultuI and feeling of daughter of the SoufItk is nf mora than naSsiro interest. THe text is presented here with, just as written over forty-one years ago, tke letter and envelope be- ing in a fine state of preservation:
 "Reedy Rills, April 7th, 1862.
 "There is really nothing of interest worth communicating dead Pa, and am merely writing to convince you that you are never absent from our thoughts. On Saturday we dined at the Greens, and passed a very pleas ant day; but with that exception it has been dolefully dull, never seeing any one, also rise at daylight to breakfast which renders the day interrninable
 Miss Robinson ras gone on visit to her brothers, intending to remain a week. All of us have had wretched colds which appear decidedly prevail ent. Yesterday we attended church, so had no opportunity of seeing our friends. No news from Meadow Farm. However, the paper stated we had de- stroyed the bridge at Rappahannock to prevent the Yankees from crossing who had arrived at that point. Myra is anxious to know if you received her letter, directed to Ricrmond. Mrs. Gaines is still in the country. Gus con- tinues his studies with sister, progress ing slowly.
 What congenial companion Mr.. Robinson must have proved. He in formed me of the intimacy that exist ed and endeavors to impress me with the remarkable resemblance, as he con- siders I am to the ditto of you. Present. my regards to General Beauregard and Colonel Jordon.
 You must write more frequently and mention all that transpires. Did you see Washington Stuart and deliver my message? Captain Fairfax has been ordered south. Therefore you may come in contact.
 Everybody thinks Cateshy Jones has been most unjustly treated, not being prompted, after his gallant con- duct on the Virginia. Several of the papers rebuked the president for evinc-I ing such unpardonable partiality, so it is generally supposed he will be made commander ere long.
 Dinner will soon be announced. Therefore I will conclude Hoping you will send a speedy reply to
 Your devoted daughter,
 sz..- ANNA"
 The inevitable postscript follows:
 "Oh! Pa, our hearts are flowing with the most frevent gratitude. The con- firmation of the glorious victory at Corinth has just arrived (and which achieves double rejoieing) achieved by the "bravest of the brave" General Beauregard. We'll may he be termed the preserver to quell the violence of the foe and frustrate their designs. D,
 T truly regret the severe loss of General Johnson. Do write immediate ly and specify the particulars of the engagement. Hope you will succeed deciphering this because the pen is miserable and quite dark. The mail disappointed me, therefore I deter mined to open the letter in order to in- form you that the ''joyful tidings" were publicly circulated. Really am ashamed to dispatch such a scrawl, but you will comprehend. E1
 You will oblige by destroying this. I wish you would send Gus the amount you promised without delay. Don't forget. ]