Lexington VA 
9 June 1866 
  
My dear Sir 
I am much obliged to you for your kind letter of the 15th Ulto: 
You have been misled by the announcements of the American papers, as to the speedy publication of the history of the campaigns in Vrga 
I am merely collecting information for such a history, nor can I now say that it will be written. 
That depends upon so many circumstances beyond my control, that I think (page 2) it unnecessary to make arrangements for its publication.  When it shall become proper, I will endeavor to make arrangements for an authorized English edition. 
With my best wishes for your welfare, 
I am with great respect, your obtservt 
R E Lee 
  
Mr. Jno: R. Thompson