Monday, September 7, 2015

General Lee Advises Maury Against Remaining in Mexico-- Part 2

"The thought of abandoning the country, and all that must be left in it, is abhorrent to my feelings, and I prefer to struggle for its restoration, and share its fate rather than to give up all as lost."

He admire Mexico but still loved Virginia.

"I shall be very sorry if your presence is lost to Virginia.  She now has sore need of all her sons, and can ill afford to lose you.  I am very much obliged to you for all you have done for us, and hope your labours in the future may be as efficacious as in the past, and that your separation from us may not be permanent.

--Old B-R'er

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