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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

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 444 Collections and/or Records:

Robert E. Lee to John F. Skaggs, 1863-03-29

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000003974], Folder: 72
Abstract

Lee thanks Skaggs for sending a gift.

Dates: 1863-03-29
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to John H. Forney, 1862-04-02

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 54
Abstract

Robert E. Lee notifies Forney of his promotion to Brigade General and instructs him to report for duty to General Sam Jones.

Dates: 1862-04-02
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to John Mackay, 1833-01-23

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 2
Abstract

Letter regarding Fanny Kemble and other matters.

Dates: 1833-01-23
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Joseph E. Johnston, 1862-05-19

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 60
Abstract

Robert E. Lee informs the general that there are no troops in Richmond that suit his request.

Dates: 1862-05-19
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Julia Gratiot, 1845-11-27

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 8
Abstract

Note regarding Robert E. Lee's inability to attend his niece's wedding and recalls other memories with her.

Dates: 1845-11-27
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Lieutenant G. T. Beauregard, 1845-02-13

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 6
Abstract

Letter acknowledging engineering departnment account receipts. Assume G. T. Beauregard is Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard.

Dates: 1845-02-13
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Louisa Washington letters

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1-7
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0669
Scope and Contents This collection consists primarily of six letters written from Robert E. Lee to Louisa Washington between September 1861 and December 1868. Louisa Washington was the eldest child of John Augustine Washington, III of Fauquier County, Va., the last Washington family descendant and private individual to own the Washington family estate Mount Vernon. A key subject of select letters is Colonel John A. Washington’s death on September 13, 1861 while serving on the staff of General Robert E. Lee as...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1861 - 1868
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Robert E. Lee to Mary C. Jerdone, 1863-12-29

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000003974], Folder: 80
Abstract

Robert E. Lee thanks Mary for sending him a handkerchief and a note.

Dates: 1863-12-29
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Mary C. Jerdone, 1864-01-16

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000003974], Folder: 81
Abstract

Robert E. Lee requests that Jerdone eat something and notifies her that he sent partridges.

Dates: 1864-01-16
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Matthew Fontaine Maury, 1865-09-08

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents

In this letter From Cartersville, Va, Lee writes to Maury that he is disappointed in the government but that he wants to continue trying to make it better. He advises Maury against his ideas about starting a settlement of ex-Confederates and other immigrants. A transcription of this letter is housed with the original.

Dates: 1865-09-08
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Lee-Jackson Foundation collection / Letters, 1775-1913

Robert E. Lee to Mr. Campbell Esq., 1834-12-31

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 1
Abstract

Note from Robert E. Lee regarding the salaries of clerks in his office.

Dates: 1834-12-31
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Mr. Rutherford, 1861-04-29

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 47
Abstract

Someone writes on the behalf of Lee, declining an invitation to dinner.

Dates: 1861-04-29
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Mrs. H. W. Barry, 1857

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 36
Abstract

Robert E. Lee discusses social and family matters.

Dates: 1857
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Nat Burwell, 1863-12-14

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000003974], Folder: 78
Abstract

Robert E. Lee thanks Burwell for sending apples and wild cat skin.

Dates: 1863-12-14
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Nat Burwell, 1852-01-05

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 14
Abstract

Robert E. Lee apologizes for his late arrival.

Dates: 1852-01-05
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Neilia Cave, 1864-04-21

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000003974], Folder: 88
Abstract

General Lee thanks Cave for sending a gift and updates her on successes at Plymouth, North Carolina.

Dates: 1864-04-21
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Richard Caldwell , 1861-12-04

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 50
Abstract

Robert E. Lee expresses gratitude for the bedding he and his received from the Soldiers Relief Association.

Dates: 1861-12-04
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Richard S. Ewell, 1862-05-08

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 58
Abstract

Robert E. Lee discusses possible troop movements.

Dates: 1862-05-08
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to Richard Stoddert Ewell, 1864-02-18

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000003974], Folder: 82
Abstract

Robert E. Lee asks that Ewell address the many desertions.

Dates: 1864-02-18
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to S.. Thomas, 1859-06-16

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 44
Abstract

Robert E. Lee thanks the Colonel for patience and permission to extend his leave of absence. He is occupied handling the will of Mr. Custis.

Dates: 1859-06-16
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to S. Thomas, 1859-07-01

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 45
Abstract

Robert E. Lee informs Thomas that he has received a four month extension for his leave of absence.

Dates: 1859-07-01
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to S. Thomas, 1859-01-01

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 40
Abstract

Robert E. Lee reports his new address in Arlington, Virginia.

Dates: 1859-01-01
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to S. Thomas, 1859-04-01

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 41
Abstract

Robert E. Lee reports his new address for August in Arlington, Virginia.

Dates: 1859-04-01
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to S. Thomas, 1859-05-01

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 42
Abstract

Robert E. Lee informs Col. S. Thomas that his address for the month of May will be in Arlington, Virginia.

Dates: 1859-05-01
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

Robert E. Lee to S. Thomas, 1859-06-01

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000003921], Folder: 43
Abstract

Robert E. Lee reports his address for the current month.

Dates: 1859-06-01
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Robert E. Lee Family papers / Letters from Robert E. Lee / Letters from Robert E. Lee

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