Box 1
Contains 80 Results:
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy at Pittsylvania CH,, 1863 March 8
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 March 12
Sending 10 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of rice, some paper, spools of cotton, shoestring, and candy for the grandchildren. Encloses a $25 check. Went to see Lizzie Ewell. She wasn’t at home. Weather cold and clear expecting snow or hail. “I have not heard from Bob, have you?”
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 March 22
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 March 26
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 March 29
Distressed to hear that Ann and Mary are still sick. Sending 5 pounds of sugar, some soda, and a few “dough nuts for the darling children” and a harmonica for Georgy and Breck and a fan for Lucy via Mr. Wilmer. Not been able to procure the egg plant seed. Reports no news of consequence from Williamsburg. Heard a sermon from Minnigerode and saw Bishop Johns confirm people at St. Paul’s. “I hope you have heard from Bob.”
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 April 5
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 12 April 1863
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 April 14
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 April 26
Sending a sample of fabric ($5.50/yd). Sent Lelia a box of Beckwith’s Pills. Jim and Cyrus have been hired at a tobacco factory. Relieved Wilmer is free of their support. Heard accounts of deprivations of Yankees in Gloucester and of people fleeing.
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 May 3
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 May 31
Suffering with acute diarrhea. Misses Lucy terribly. Spent an evening with General (Richard Stoddart) Ewell. Ewell ’s been promoted to Lieutenant General a day or two after being married to Mrs. Brown. Ewell has gone to join General Lee’s army and take command of Gen Jackson’s old command. Mr. Botts lost his slaves.
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 June 7
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 June 12
Sending unbleached cotton on Tuesday. Mr. Custis daughters had seen Lucy and Page. Sent the shoes they asked for. Has not heard from Bob. Miss Judith Carter Nelson says all servants from Shelby are gone had gone except the carriage driver and wife. Has not seen Lizzie Ewell. Has seen I. Custis and Mrs. Miles Selden. Yankee commander has given Dr. Garrett permission to return home.
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 June 25
Accepted a position as quartermaster of the Pittsylvania District and will be relocated to Danville. Will stop at Pittsylvania on his way to Danville. Was offered a higher paying position but turned it down to be able to go to Danville and be close to the family. Eventually he will hold the rank of captain and that will reward him with a higher salary. Then he can buy from the commissary “sugar, bacon, flour, salt, etc. and this not for myself, but for my family.” at government prices.
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1863 June 28
Robert Saunders at “the Rectory” to his wife Lucy, 1863 July 12
Salutation to “My beloved wife.” Send subsequent letters to Danville. Wants to hear from Bob. General Pendleton has not been injured. Mrs. Gilmer lost brother, Col. Henry Carrington, Col. Rawley Martin is wounded and a prisoner, Col. Whittle and James Poindexter are wounded again, Col. Tazewell Patton reportedly killed or wounded.
Robert Saunders at Danville to his wife Lucy, 1863 July 30
Robert Saunders at Rectory to his wife Lucy, 1863 August 3
Robert Saunders at Liberty, Bedford to his wife Lucy, 1863 August 7
Robert Saunders at Henry Court House to his wife Lucy, 1863 September 7
Robert Saunders at Henry Court House to his wife Lucy, 1863 September 11
Finding it difficult traveling from Henry Court House to Patrick Court House. “There are no horses to be hired…and there is no public conveyance to Patrick Court House from any point on the globe." Travel has generally agreed with him and he is “entirely well.” Not suffering from gout and neuralgia he has endured in previous years at this time of the season.
Robert Saunders at Pittsylvania Court House to his daughter Lucy Page, 1863 November 4
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy, 1864 March 17
Is as busy in Richmond as he was previously. Disappointed to hear that Colonel Rawley Martin was not among the exchange prisoners. Bob has asked for information on how to join the army. Richmond at this time is “very disagreeable and every thing is awfully high & things to eat are scarce.” He manages, thanks to his friends. Mr. James Lyon’s house in Richmond has burned to the ground.
Robert Saunders at Richmond to his wife Lucy at Pittsylvania Court House, 1865 March 7
Bob’s division is expected to be ordered to Gordonsville. Hopes to see him before he leaves. Major Baker P. indicates that Bob is well and that Pickett’s Division, was to be reviewed by General Lee. Colonel Benjamin S. Ewell, has been by to see him. Expects to join Lucy on Saturday, but travel is uncertain.”
Robert Saunders at Williamsburg to his wife Lucy, 1865 July 27
Informs Lucy that he is well at the home of Charles Waller in Williamsburg. Traveled from Danville to Richmond, stayed with Mr. Sweeney, then to Williamsburg. The Waller invitation to lodging was one of many invitations he received. Has seen many friends and they are well. Has many things on his mind and cannot express them in a hastily written letter. Saunders Expresses his love for his wife, children and grandchildren and old friends and writes “servants very kind.”