Fredericksburg Va

Dec 25th/65

Gen. R. E. Lee.  Lexington Va

Dear Sir

Will you have the kindness to inform me if a young gentleman of Penn. who is strictly moral and a warm sympathizer with the South can be admitted into your Institution.  If so what requirements and qualifications are necessary.

A reply at your earliest convenience will greatly oblige.

Very respectfully Yours

Mary F. Jarvis

Address Miss M. L. Jarvis

Fredericksburg           

Va