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Gillespie, George L., Jr., Maj.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1832-1923-02-22 - 1923-02-22

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Maj. George L. Gillespie, Jr. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-24

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 41
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by former CSA Staff member of General Stevenson, Major George L. Gillespie from Chatanooga, Tennessee on February 24, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Gillespie writes the letter as an introduction to two relatives of his attending Washington College, Robert N. and Thomas J. Gillespie. He vouches for their quality of character and hopes Lee will provide them with a role model.

Dates: 1866-02-24