Memphis, June 11^th 1866

Gen. R. E. Lee

            Dear Sir

                                    Please send a Catalogue or Circular of Washington College.

                                                                        Oblige

                                                                                    Yours respectfully

                                                                                    Ernest Macpherson

Notation on reverse in General Lee’s handwriting:

Tenn.

            11 June 1866

Ernest Macpherson

Sent 16 June