Elliott, Benjamin S., 1830-1884
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin S. Elliott to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-10
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 53
Scope and Contents
This letter to Robert E. Lee is from Benjamin S. Elliott. Elliott wishes to give Lee a colt sired by horse "Patrick Henry". Included with this letter is a carte de visite photograph of the "Patrick Henry".
Dates:
1866-04-10
Benjamin S. Elliott to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-27
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 56
Scope and Contents
This letter to Robert E. Lee comes from Benjamin S. Elliott. Elliott informs Lee that he fullfilled a favor that Lee requested in a previous letter. Although Lee did not accept Elliott's previous offer of a colt - sired by the horse "Patrick Henry", Elliott is negotiating that a two-year-old colt to be given to Lee. This letter also contains its original envelope.
Dates:
1866-04-27