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J. Temple to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-02

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by J. Temple of Richmond, Virginia to Robert E. Lee on February 2, 1866. In the letter, Temple requests that Lee send him a number of circulars on Washington College for those in the area of Richmond who are interested in attending.

Dates: 1866-02-02
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

J. W. Lapsley to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-07

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 44
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by John W. Lapsley from Shelby County, Alabama on March 7, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. He writes to Lee introducing his son, John B. Lapsley who is attending Washington College. He goes into deep detail about his son's mannerisms and behavior, expressing hope that Lee's leadership will help to mold him appropriately.

Dates: 1866-03-07
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

J. Warner to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-17

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by J. Warner from Washington, D.C. on February 17, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Warner writes to Lee to inform that he had come across an individual in Philadelphia in possession of a scrapbook of material relating to the Washington family. Warner requests that Lee relay any knowledge which could be used to return the scrapbook to its rightful owner.

Dates: 1866-02-17
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

James Dabney McCabe to Robert E. Lee, 1866-05-15

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 60
Scope and Contents

This letter by James Dabney McCabe is addressed to Robert E. Lee. McCabe asks permission to write about Lee's actions during the American Civil War. He includes that as an ex-cadet of Virginia Military Institue, he published "A Life of Lieut. Gen. T. J. Jackson" during the war.

Dates: 1866-05-15
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

John Brown Baldwin to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-10

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 45
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1866-03-10
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

John R. Glascock to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-14

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by John Raglan Glascock from the University of Virginia on February 14, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Glascock requests that a catalog or circular for Washington College be forwarded to him at the request of a friend from California interested in attending.

Dates: 1866-02-14
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

John Randolph Tucker, 1866-01-31

 Item — Box 7: [Barcode: 0000003981], Folder: 34
Abstract

John Randolph Tucker, a Virginian author, lawyer and politician and Dean of the Washington and Lee Law School from 1893 to 1897, wrote to Lee to express his admiration for him.

Dates: 1866-01-31
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

John W. Fiwell, 1866-03-28

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 50
Scope and Contents

This letter to Robert E. Lee is from John W. Fiwell. Fiwell asks for a circular of Washington College. Fiwell also mentions he is a wounded soldier from Company A of the Fourth Virginia Cavalry.

Dates: 1866-03-28
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Jones Bros. & Co. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-02

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents

In this letter, Jones Bros. & Co. Subscription Book Publishers of Philadelphia, PA wrote a business letter to Robert E. Lee on February 2, 1866. In the letter, the company attempts to solicit their services to publish Lee's current writings on his Civil War Campaigns.

Dates: 1866-02-02
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Jones Bros. & Co. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-26

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

This letter was written on behalf of Jones Bros. & Co. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. The company writes to follow up on Lee's rejection of the previous offer for the company to publish his personal works. The follow up resolves with an open offer should Lee change his mind.

Dates: 1866-02-26
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Joseph Finnegan to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-03

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents This letter was written by Joseph Finnegan of Fenandina, Florida on February 3, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, Finnegan explains to Lee that his friend, Captain Taylor, had recently passed away. He goes on to explain that Captain Taylor's two son's were currently attending Washington College. Finnegan continues to explain that the sons of Taylor are likely undisciplined due to their lack of quality education in their formative years. He requests that Lee offer them additional guidance...
Dates: 1866-02-03
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Jubal Anderson Early to Robert E. Lee, 1866-05-15

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 60
Scope and Contents

Jubal Early recounts his participation in battles of the American Civil War and describes his experience living in Mexico since the Confederate surrender and his planned move to Canada.

The original envelope is included with this letter.

Dates: 1866-05-15
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

L. Davis to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-12

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by L. Davis from Prospect Hill, Georgia on February 12, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Davis relays to Lee that he had heard a speech on history recounting the evacuation of Richmond by Jefferson Davis, and transcribed a section he believed would be of interest to Lee, which is also included with the letter.

Dates: 1866-02-12
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

L. Jervey to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-15

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 39
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by L. Jervey from Charleston, South Carolina on February 15, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Jervey informed Lee of a bulk of cotton in his possession that he wishes to give to Lee. He goes on to praise him for his character and actions during the war.

Dates: 1866-02-15
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Lancaster & Co. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-09

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 38
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by a representative of Lancaster & Co from Richmond, Virginia on February 9, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. The company is informing Lee of a check from the treasurer of Ohio made out to Lee for $105 accrued in interest on bonds.

Dates: 1866-02-09
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Laura G. Ogle to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-01

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 36
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1866-02-01
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Laura G. Ogle to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-23

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

This letter was written by Laura G. Ogle from New Castle, Delaware on February 23, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. The letter is a follow up to a previous response given by Lee. Ogle expresses her gratitude for Lee's fulfillment of her reqeust of a signed photograph.

Dates: 1866-02-23
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Leave of Absence Notice for J. W. Allison, 1869-02-22

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 41
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1869-02-22
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Ledger Page, Battery Hudson, NY, 1844-07-11

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1844-07-11
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Ledger Page, Fort Lafayette, NY, 1843-07-07

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1843-07-07
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Ledger Page, US Military Academy, 1854-05-03

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 15
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1854-05-03
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Lee Giving Permission for Frank McCutchan to be absent from College, 1869-12-23

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 50
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...
Dates: 1869-12-23
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Lee Memorial, 1883, 1999

 File — Box 1, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents

Contains student paper authored by Emily Barnes '01 titled "Lee Memorial Association." In addition, a copy of a sketch from 1883 about the Lee Memorial Association titled "Southern Historical Society Papers."

Dates: 1883; 1999
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Lee Memorial - Unveiling Program, Richmond, 1890-05-29

 File — Box 8, Folder: 164
Scope and Contents

Program from the Unveiling of the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. 2nd Edition. Dated 1890.

Dates: 1890-05-29
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Lee, Mildred

 File — Box 19, Folder: 3
Dates: Majority of material found within 1609 - 2016
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

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