Scope and Contents This letter mention from James Caskie mentions items pruchased for the Lee family in Richmond, daughters Agnes and Mildred and son W.H.F. Lee are mentioned. There is account information on Lee's account with Caskie on the reverse of the letter. Caskie reports he is glad to hear that the vase and chair that he has sent are cherished. Caskie also informs Lee that he received 2 dozen photographs of Lee from Richmond photographer Julian Vannerson but that Vannerson would not accept payment for...

Scope and Contents This collection consists of primarly correspondence written by members of the Lee family. Box one consists of eighty-six letters written by members of the Lee Family of Virginia, including Robert E. Lee, his wife Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee, their children, his father-in-law, George Washington Parke Custis, and Lees of the 18th through early 20th century. Box two consists of twenty-nine items, most written by and/or received by individuals connected to the Lee and/or Thomas J. “Stonewall”...

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Includes 82 items collected by Charles Manson Crutchfield, including 38 photographs some of which are of Confederate generals and were taken by Michael Miley, postcards and printed materials, most of which concern Washington and Lee University and the surrounding city of Lexington, Virginia during the 1880's

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Transcribes note from William H.F. Lee to Custis Lee, then discusses Christmas presents and inquires about his studies.

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Robert E. Lee recommends his son's promotion to lieutenant.

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Robert E. Lee writes to his son updating him on family matters and inquiring about his wrist.

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Howison served as William Henry Fitzhugh Lee’s attorney as he sought to lease White House Plantation to Scotsman James Black. WHF Lee wrote to Robert E. Lee on November, 7 1865 asking his father’s permission to lease the property. Howison wrote this letter the following day. In it he explained the details of the transaction as well as what he knew about Mr. Black. A copy of the lease agreement was included with the letter.

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Howison, who served as W.H.F. Lee’s attorney, wrote to Robert E. Lee to inform him that thanks to his assent W.H.F. Lee would be leasing White House Plantation.

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William Henry Fitzhugh Lee wrote to his father to inform him that a Mr. James Black of Scotland, who was the agent for the Scotland Emigration Society, wished to lease White House Plantation from W.H.F. Lee. W.H.F. Lee agreed and was seeking approval from his father.

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W.H.F. Lee sought to lease his property, White House Plantation, to a Scotsman. He had written earlier to his father to ask his permission and again wrote to him explaining the details of the transaction.