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"General William H. Fitzhugh Lee." In a letter dated Lexington, Viriginia, July 9th, he gives a further account of his plans for the summer: "...I have delivered your letter to Mildred, who has just returned from a visit to the University of Virginia, where she saw a great many persons and met with a great deal of pleasure.
"R. E. Lee. "Robert E. Lee, Jr. Ten days later, he writes to his son, Fitzhugh, giving up his proposed visit to him at this time, expressing his regrets at the necessity, and telling his reasons for so doing: "Lexington, Viriginia, June 30, 1869. "My Dear Fitzhugh: This is the day that I had proposed to visit you, but I find it impossible to get away.
The following letter to his son, Fitzhugh, further shows his tender interest in his children and grandson: "Lexington, Viriginia, February 14, 1870. "My Dear Fitzhugh:...I hope that you are all well and that you will not let any one spoil my grandson. Your mother has written all the family and Lexington news. She gathers much more than I do.
After his return to Lexington he wrote to her this letter: "Lexington, Viriginia, May 29, 1868.
From there the riding party went to Captain Bufurd's, about twelve miles distant, where they spent the night and the next day. The Captain was a farmer, a great admirer and a staunch upholder of his native State, Viriginia, in her fight for constitutional liberty, from '61 to '65.
The increased room enabled him to invite a great number to visit him, and this summer the house was full. In answer to a letter from me on business, which reached him during commencement week, he writes: "Lexington, Viriginia, June 19, 1869. "My Dear Son: I have just receive your letter of the 10th, and have only time for a word.... I hope all things are going well with you both.
He writes to me about this time, encouraging me to renewed efforts, telling me how to better my condition, and advising me not to be cast down by difficulties: "Lexington, Viriginia, October 26, 1867. "My Dear Rob: Your letter of the 10th did not give me a very favourable account of yourself or your prospects, but I have no doubt it was true and therefore commendable.
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