Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
Person
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 Samuel Cooper, 1857-08-25
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 37
Abstract
Robert E. Lee writes a letter of recommendation for John M. Jones.
Dates:
1857-08-25
Robert E. Lee to "Squire" Cullum, 1837-05-18
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 4
Abstract
Writing from Washington D.C., Robert E. Lee writes of social matters.
Dates:
1837-05-18
Robert E. Lee to Thomas H. Ellis, 1961-07-24
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 48
Abstract
Robert E. Lee thanks Ellis for sending him books.
Dates:
1961-07-24
Robert E. Lee to Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson, 1862-04-25
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 56
Abstract
Robert E. Lee notifies the general that it is too late for him to get a hold of an artist by the time Jackson requested.
Dates:
1862-04-25
Robert E. Lee to Unknown Individual, 1854-03-29
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 26
Abstract
Robert E. Lee writes a letter of recommendation for Mr. A.A. Bursley.
Dates:
1854-03-29
Robert E. Lee to Unknown Individual, 1861-10-14
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 49
Abstract
Robert E. Lee approves a substitute for Private Epps.
Dates:
1861-10-14
Robert E. Lee to Unknown Individual, 1862-03-03
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 52
Abstract
Robert E. Lee expresses gratitude for the box of prepared meats sent to him. Relates the importance of "nutritious and palatable"in maintaining some comfort in camp life.
Dates:
1862-03-03
Robert E. Lee to W. J. Magrath Esq., 1862-02-28
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 51
Abstract
Robert E. Lee requests infrastructural and logistical accommodations for the movement of troops stationed along the line of the road and protection of Charleston and Savannah.
Dates:
1862-02-28
Robert E. Lee to W. N. Pendleton, 1862-10-10
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 68
Abstract
Robert E. Lee advises which route Pendleton should take.
Dates:
1862-10-10
Robert E. Lee to William Henry Fitzhugh Lee, 1853-03-03
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 19
Abstract
Robert E. Lee writes to his son updating him on family matters and inquiring about his wrist.
Dates:
1853-03-03
Robert E. Lee to Winfield Scott, 1861-04-20
File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 46
Abstract
Robert E. Lee resigns from the United States Army, attributing it to the necessity of protecting his home state.
Dates:
1861-04-20
Robert E. Lee's Oath of Office for Washington College, 1865-10-02
Item
Scope and Contents
This document is Robert E. Lee's signed Oath of office as President of Washington College. It is signed William White.
Dates:
1865-10-02
Robert E. Lee's will, 1846-08-01
Item
Scope and Contents
This document is Robert E. Lee's last will and testament. There is also a note on back of will from November 7, 1870.
Dates:
1846-08-01
Robert H. Patterson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-03
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents
This letter was written by Robert H. Patterson of Abingdon, Virginia on February 3, 1866. Patterson wrote to request Lee send to him a catalog of Washington College as well as the Law School.
Dates:
1866-02-03
S. D. Stuart to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-14
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 46
Scope and Contents
This letter was written by S. D. Stuart from Baltimore, Maryland on March 14, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Stuart writes on behalf of Mrs. James Robb, asking for a likeness of Lee, whom she greatly admires.
Dates:
1866-03-14
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1865-10-14
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1865-10-14
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1865-11-15
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1865-11-15
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-01-25
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1866-01-25
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-02-13
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1866-02-13
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-07-09
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1866-07-09
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-07-11
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1866-07-11
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-09-22
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1866-09-22
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1866
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1866
Salary Receipt from James K. Edmondson, 1866-10-04
Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 34
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates:
1866-10-04