Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
Dates
- Existence: 1807 - 1870
Biography
President, W&L, 1865-1870. C. in C. Confederate armies, 1865. See Douglas Southall Freeman, R. E. Lee, 4 vls., 1934-35.
Found in 372 Collections and/or Records:
Robert E. Lee to Jefferson Davis, 1863-08-22
Robert E. Lee replies to Davis' declining of his resignation after the Battle of Gettysburg.
Robert E. Lee to Jefferson Davis, 1863-09-03
Robert E. Lee informs Davis that the Florida brigade cannot be spared unless an equal force can be sent to take its place.
Robert E. Lee to Jefferson Davis, 1864-04-15
General Lee discusses general strategy, particularly in defense of Richmond, Virginia.
Robert E. Lee to Jefferson Davis, 1864-04-23
Robert E. Lee discusses general strategy with Jefferson Davis.
Robert E. Lee to Jefferson Davis, 1864-07-07
Robert E. Lee to Jefferson Davis, 1864-08-04
Robert E. Lee to Jefferson Davis, 1855-02-28
Robert E. Lee recommends his son's promotion to lieutenant.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1850-09-19
Letter concerning Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte II's appointment at the United States Military Academy.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1852-02-06
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1852-07-31
Robert E. Lee requests help from J.N. Bonaparte with delivery of clothing for his nephew Fitzhugh.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1853-03-12
Robert E. Lee relates his experience as superintendent at West Point and comments on his superior's son, Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte II.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1853-03-19
Robert E. Lee writes of possible change of duty for Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte II.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1853-04-11
Robert E. Lee discusses possible change of duty for Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte II.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1853-05-11
Robert E. Lee comments on Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte II's transfer.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1854-05-31
Robert E. Lee wishes Bonaparte a good trip to France and laments his inability to join them.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1854-11-04
Robert E. Lee comments on Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte II moving to France.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1854-12-05
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1855-02-28
Robert E. Lee writes of family and professional matters, including the dismissal of a young cadet for assaulting a fellow student.
Robert E. Lee to Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, 1858-06-14
Robert E. Lee expresses excitement at the prospect of receiving a bust of Jerome N. Bonaparte.
Robert E. Lee to John D. Imboden, 62-10-06
Robert E. Lee commends the Colonel for his success at Hanging Rock.
Robert E. Lee to John D. Imboden, 1863-07-13
Robert E. Lee commands Imboden to cross the Potomac and stop the advance of the enemy.
Robert E. Lee to John F. Skaggs, 1863-03-29
Lee thanks Skaggs for sending a gift.
Robert E. Lee to John H. Forney, 1862-04-02
Robert E. Lee notifies Forney of his promotion to Brigade General and instructs him to report for duty to General Sam Jones.
Robert E. Lee to John Mackay, 1833-01-23
Letter regarding Fanny Kemble and other matters.
Robert E. Lee to Joseph E. Johnston, 1862-05-19
Robert E. Lee informs the general that there are no troops in Richmond that suit his request.