Original (Not in General Lee=s handwriting but signed by him). 
   
HdQrs Dobbs= House 
16th June 1862 
   
Dear Sir; 
   
If you intend riding this afternoon, you will greatly oblige me if you can make it convenient to call by my HdQrs.  I am desirous to see you, but find it out of my power to be absent long enough to visit you in Richmond. 
   
                                                                  Very respy 
 Your obtservt 
   
                                                                               R E Lee 
   
Hon: G. W. Randolph, 
Secty of War 
                 Richmond.