“HEAD QUARTERS ARMY, W. Va.,
“Near Martinsburg,
Sept. 21st, 1862
“GEN. LOUIS T. WIGFALL,
“Genl.:
“I have not yet heard from you with regard to the new Texas Regiments which you promised to endeavor to raise for this Army. I need them much. I rely upon these we have in all tight places and fear I have to call upon them too often. They have fought grandly, nobly, and we must have more of them. Please make every possible exertion to get them in, and send them on to me. You must help us in this matter. With a few more such regiments as those which Hood now has, as an example of daring and bravery, I could feel much more confident of the results of the campaign.
“Very respectfully yours,
“R. E. LEE,
“Genl.
“Official.
“C. S. VENABLE,
“Maj. and A. D. C.”