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Letter from Robert E. Lee accepting presidency of Washington College, 1865-08-24
In this letter Robert E. Lee writes to the Board of Trustess of Washington College accepting the presidency of the institution.
Letter from Robert E. Lee to Col. Charles Marshall, 1866-01-19
This letter contains information about the furniture that Charles Marshall is purchasing for Lee in Baltimore.
Letter from Robert E. Lee to John Lyle Campbell, 1867-09-09
In this letter written from Sweet Springs Robert E. Lee writies that due to his health he won't be returning to the college right away. He asks all the faculty to help the students prepare for classes. A transcription is housed with this letter.
Letter from Robert E. Lee to John Lyle Campbell, 1870-08-03
In this letter Lee writes to Campbell, who had recently been asked to be Superintent of the Rockbridge County Schools, that he does not think accepting this position would greatly impact his duties at Washington College.
Letter from Robert E. Lee to Mr. V. M. Root, 1870-01-20
In this letter Lee gives a prospective student advice on the choosing which state institution of higher to attend.
Letter from Robert E. Lee to Ms. Caroline C. Stuart, 1868-07-04
In this letter Robert E. Lee talks his wife's health and making trips to Hot Springs and Warm Springs. He also mentions his two daughters Agnes and Mildred. He makes mentions of rumors that George Washington Custis Lee recently got engaged.
Letter from Robert E. Lee to Stilson Hutchins, 1869-08-06
This letter from Robert E. Lee to Stilson Hutchins, founder of the Washington Post, thanks him for copies of the St. Louis Times, which contained an article on Washington College.
Letter from Robert E. Lee to William McCloud Bowe, 1863-04-18
Letter from Robert E. Lee to William McCloud Bowe dated April 18, 1863 rejecting a request for furlough from the army. The letter was likely dictated but is signed by Lee.
Letter, James D. Davidson to Robert E. Lee with follow-up notes from both, 1869-05-13
Lexington, Virginia lawyer James D. Davidson writes a one page note to Robert E. Lee asking him to explain his family relationship to Arthur Lee, signer of the Virginia's Deed of Cession in 1784. Lee responds initially on the same page. The note was then delivered back to Davidson who corrected his initial question and asks for an updated response which Lee provides on the reverse of the page.
Letter, not by Lee, with accompanying note by Lee, 1864-04-26
Letter of Recommendation for John B. Mays to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-08-1866-02-10
Letter to the Students of Washington College, 1869-03-30
In this letter Robert E. Lee writes to the students about the effects of their disruptive behavior on the town and asks them to minimize that behavior during the upcoming April Fools Day parade. A transcription of the letter is housed with the original item.
List of Bonds and Stocks, 1855
List of Materials Needed, 1865-1870
Lodging Notice for G. L. Owen, 1866-10-23
Lt. von Clausewitz to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-13
M. A. Gibbs to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-10
This letter was written by M. A. Gibbs from Vicksburg, Mississippi on February 10, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. He requests in the letter that Lee admit his son into Washington College.
M. B. Smith to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-01
This letter was written by Mrs. M. B. Smith from Port Royal, Virginia on March 1, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Smith informs Lee that she wishes for her son to attend Washington College. She requests Lee for a school catalogue.
M. S. Clarke to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-19
This letter was written by M. S. Clarke from Louisville, Kentucky on February 19, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Clarke requsts a set of catalogs for himself and several other young men in his area, as they are interesting in attending Washington College.
M. Taylor to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-03
This letter was written by M. Taylor on February 3, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, Taylor explains to Lee that a catalog previously requested of Lee did not arrive with its accompanying letter. Taylor goes on to explain that he sent his sons to Washington College without first knowing the requirements due to the missing catalog.
Maj. George L. Gillespie, Jr. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-24
This letter was written by former CSA Staff member of General Stevenson, Major George L. Gillespie from Chatanooga, Tennessee on February 24, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Gillespie writes the letter as an introduction to two relatives of his attending Washington College, Robert N. and Thomas J. Gillespie. He vouches for their quality of character and hopes Lee will provide them with a role model.
Manuscript copy of letter from Robert E. Lee to Edward Turner, 1861-09-14
Letter from Robert E. Lee to Edward Turner about the death of Col. J. A. Washington (John Augustine Washington) at Valley River, dated 14 September 14, 1861
Maria G. Slaughter to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-27
This letter was written by Mary G. Slaughter on February 27, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Slaughter writes to introduce Stark Arnold to Lee as the nephew of Stonewall Jackson. She vouches for his integrity and explains his situation of desiring an education without direct means. She requests that Lee assist him in gaining an education.
Meade Woodson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-15
This letter to Robert E. Lee is from Meade Woodson of Fincastle, Botetourt County, VA. Woodson writes to Lee on behalf of a Ms. Hamilton who is considering sending her two sons to the institution. She wonders if there will military training at Washington College and if there's boarding for students available with Christian professors.