208: Original Lexington VA: 6 Jany 1868 My dear Cousin Richard I cordially reciprocate your kind New Year greetings, &join in the hope that there may be many happy returns for ourselves & for the country. It will be well for us however to arm ourselves with pateince & endurance. I am obliged to you for the letters you enclosed to me, though I am unable to do anything for the writers. Please present my kindest regards to my Cousin Julia & every member of your family, in which Iamjoined bymywife & children. With my best wishes for your individual health (page 2 ) and happiness I am very truly yours RELee Col: R. B. Lee Alexandria