. Gen. Robert Edward Lee; soldier, citizen, and Christian patriot. ^when environed by power-ful foes, and was the mostvirtuous man of his age, so abhorred lying that he / would never tell one evenin jest. Imitate this greatman and you may equal -^ . THEODORiC :.. him in goodness, infinitely to be preferred to his greatness. I am too sick to continue this dis-cussion, though I begin to hope I may live to see you, your dearmother, and our other sweet offspring. From Turks Island, on his voyage to New Providence, hewrites (8th of August, 1816): Having this moment an opportunity tosend to New
. Gen. Robert Edward Lee; soldier, citizen, and Christian patriot. ^when environed by power-ful foes, and was the mostvirtuous man of his age, so abhorred lying that he / would never tell one evenin jest. Imitate this greatman and you may equal -^ . THEODORiC :.. him in goodness, infinitely to be preferred to his greatness. I am too sick to continue this dis-cussion, though I begin to hope I may live to see you, your dearmother, and our other sweet offspring. From Turks Island, on his voyage to New Providence, hewrites (8th of August, 1816): Having this moment an opportunity tosend to New York, I use it to repeat my love and prayers for hishealth and advancement in the acquisition of knowledge from its. 123 GENERAI. ROBERT EDWARD EEE, foundation, not on the surface. This last turns man into a puppy,and the first fits him for the highest utility and most lasting requested you to write monthl}^ to me, giving to me with clearnessand brevity a narrative of your studies, recreations, and your relishfor the occupations which emplo} 3ou in and out of college. Nevermind your style ; but write jour first impressions quickly, clearlyand honestly. Style will come in due time, as will maturity of judg-ment. Above all things earthly, even love to the best of mothersand your ever-devoted father, I entreat you to cherish truth andabhor deception. Dwell on the virtues, and imitate as far as lies in3^our povi^er, the great and good men whom history presents to ourview. Minerva ! Let such examples teach thee to beware, Against Great God thou utter aught profane ; And if, perchance, in riches or in power Thou shinest superior, be not insolent ; For, know, a da}^ sufficeth to exalt Or to depr
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