XVIII.

_Lee to Longstreet--Congratulations._

LEXINGTON, VA., January 26, 1866.

LONGSTREET, OWEN & CO., _New Orleans_:

GENTLEMEN,--I am much obliged to you for your business card, and the pleasure it has afforded me to know that you have entered into partnership. I know you will do your work well, and please myself, therefore, with the prospect of your great success.

I wrote to your senior a few days since, at Macon, Mississippi, and hope he will receive my letter. I do not consider my partnership with him yet dissolved, and shall not let go him during life.

Wishing you all happiness and prosperity, I am, with great affection, your obedient servant,

R. E. LEE.