Lee Dispatch No. 89 - April 24, 1864 (page 165) 

 

Telegram in cypher.

 

Orange C. H. April 24/1864

 

His Excellency

Jefferson Davis

 

Should the enemy remain quiet this week and the weather good, will it be convenient for you to visit

this army? '

 

(signed)

R. E. Lee

Genl

 

[Endorsed]

Genl R E Lee

Orange C. H.

 

 

' Davis replied on the 26th that he could not come. (See also, Lee to Davis, April 28, 1864). General Lee probably wished to have a conference with President Davis regarding the general plan of campaign before it opened. This was his custom.