Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
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 443 Collections and/or Records:
General Orders No. 9 Bouldin Copy, 1865-04-10
General Orders No. 9 Facsimiles, 1865-04-10
General Orders No. 9 Huntter Copy, 1865-04-10
General Orders No. 9 Owen Copy, 1865-04-10
General Orders No. 9 Unidentified Copies, 1865-04-10
General Orders No. 9 Unidentified Copy, 1865-04-10
General Orders No. 9 Washington and Lee Copy, 1865-04-10
General Orders No. 9 Washington and Lee Copy, 1865-04-10
General Orders no. 59, 1863-05-07
General Orders, No. 103, 1863-12-07
George, Count Joannes to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-17
This letter was written by George, Count Joannes from New York City on February 17, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, he expresses his admiration of Lee and his displeasure with the established concepts of Reconstruction and of the "radical cloud" rising from Congress. He makes mention of his public letters which have been published in the New York News. He goes on to say that when he next visits Virginia that he will donate to Washington College a portion of his profits.
George J. Stewart to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-05
This letter was written by George J. Stewart of Madison Station, Virginia on February 5, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, Stewart explains that he intends to apply to and attend Washington College for the coming semester. He also explains that he very much desired to attend the school where Lee was president, which led to a mistaken application to Virginia Military Institute where he initially believed Lee was president.
George M. Branner to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-07
This letter was written by George Michael Branner from Knoxville, Tennessee on March 7, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Branner writes the letter as an introduction to his son Hardy Bryan Branner and his friend Rudolph Bryan. He vouches for their character, and explains that all funds for their education are accommodated.
George W. Leyburn to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-27
This letter was written by G. W. Leyburn from Big Lick, Virginia on February 27, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, Leyburn makes reference to a previous conversation he and Lee had regarding the nature of education. He expands on this topic and asks a series of questions regarding education in the South and requests a written response to the questions. He explains that he wishes to have Lee's stance while Leyburn acts to acquire subscriptions for Washington College's endowment.
George William Green to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-14
This letter was written by George William Green from Shieldfield , Newcastle on Tyne, England.
Giles B. Cooke Papers
Grade Report of W. S. Graves, 1868-02-08
Grade Report of W.C. Conner, 1866-10-31
Great Southern & Western Accident & Life Insurance Co. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-02
This letter was written on behalf of the Great Southern & Western Accident & Life Insurace Company of New Orleans, Louisiana on March 2, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. The company writes to inform Lee that he has been elected one of five members of the Non-Resident Board of stockholders.
H. B. Magruder to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-04
This letter was written by H. B. Magruder of Greensboro, Alabama on February 4, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. The letter is written on behalf of the Southern University's branch of the Clariosophic Society to Lee, extending to him honorary membership based upon the merit of his actions during the Civil War.
Henry B. Dawson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-18
This letter was written by Henry B. Dawson from Morrisania, New York on February 18, 1866. In the letter, Dawson expresses his interest in Lee's efforts to publish his father's memoirs. Dawson offers his assistance as an historian, and includes a segment of The Historical Magazine highlighting his past historical work.
Henry Donald Campbell Papers
This collection includes 20 speeches and copies of letters and papers collected on R. E. Lee's administration of Washington College, 1865-1870.
Henry Louis Smith Papers
This collection consists of papers including letters concerning Smith's retirement from both Davidson and Washington and Lee, as well as speeches, correspondence, and articles regarding Robert E. Lee, education, modern civilization, and temperance. Also includes material regarding Smith's 1921 trip to England chairing a commission to present a copy of Houdon's statue of George Washington to the British government from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
History of Robert E. Lee astride his horse Traveller and young solider on horseback statue in Dallas Texas, 1928 - 1991
A few of the subjects listed as files of the collection, but most of them are agent links on the record.