Washington City

  Decr 27th 1865

Genl R E Lee

Dear Sir.

Will you be so good as to inform me of the chance to get boarding, the price etc, at Lexington.

I have a son that I wish to send to Lexington.

My home is Winchester Turnpike.  Write me at that place.

I met you at Richmond last winter.

Very truly

Your Obt Servant

A S Colyar

Notation on reverse in General Lee=s handwriting:

Turnpike 27 Dec >65

A. S. Colyar

in reference to W. College

Ansd 3 Jany >66