Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1807-01-19 - 1870-10-12
Biography
President, W&L, 1865-1870. C. in C. Confederate armies, 1865. See Douglas Southall Freeman, R. E. Lee, 4 vls., 1934-35.
Gender
- Male
Occupations
Places
- Stratford Hall (Va.) (Place of Birth)
- Lexington (Va.) (Place of Death)
- Virginia (Other)
Languages Used
- English
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Charles B. Richardson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-05-05
Item — Box 7A, Folder: 58
Scope and Contents
This letter by Charles B. Richardson is addressed to Robert E. Lee. Enclosed with this letter was a map of the Army of the Potomac that Lee requested, as well as John Beauchamp Jones' "A Rebel War Clerk's Diary". Along with this package, Richardson updates Lee on the publishing of Henry Lee III's memoirs. Richardson also tells Lee that he is facing financial setbacks but they shouldn't hinder his business.
Dates:
1866-05-05