My dear Sir 
  I am exceedingly obliged to you for your hospitable invitation. I have accepted the invitation of Col. Reid to remain at his house for the present, until I can make other arrangements, & therefore at this time am unable to accept your kind offer. 
 
     I am with great respect 
      Your obt Servt 
       R E Lee 
       18 Sept ‘65 
Mr G. A. White