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President's Report Copy 2, 1869-06-22

 Item — Box 5: [Barcode: 0000003979], Folder: 39
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: 1869-06-22
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

President's report to the Board of Trustees, 1866-06

 File
Scope and Contents

This is Robert E. Lee's first report to Washington College's Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1866-06
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Ralph Lete to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-01

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

Ralph Lete wrote to Robert E. Lee on February 1, 1866 from Ironton, Ohio. He wrote to express his admiration for Lee, as well as to request a course catalog of Washington College for his son to potentially attend the school.

Dates: 1866-02-01
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Rathmell Wilson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-12

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 45
Scope and Contents This letter was written by Rathmell Wilson from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Wilson writes the letter as a follow up to his previous correspondence with Lee regarding the donation of Thomas B. Wilson's library to Washington College. Wilson inquires whether the boxes of books arrived as planned. He also indicates that he wishes to donate further books in his possession to Washington College on the stipulation that the donated books be cared for, retain Thomas...
Dates: 1866-03-12
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Rathmell Wilson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-06

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 37
Scope and Contents This letter was written by Rathwell Wilson in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, Wilson explains that he has recently inherited of a scientific library of books from his late brother, Thomas B. Wilson. He expresses his desire to donate a large portion it to various southern institutions of higher learning. He goes on to express his desire for Washington College to be one of the institutions to benefit from his donation. Included in the letter is a...
Dates: 1866-02-06
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Robert H. Patterson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-03

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

This letter was written by Robert H. Patterson of Abingdon, Virginia on February 3, 1866. Patterson wrote to request Lee send to him a catalog of Washington College as well as the Law School.

Dates: 1866-02-03
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

S. P. Cunningham to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-12

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 54
Scope and Contents

S. P. Cunningham of Kentucky wants to obtain Washington College catalogues for Fairview Academy students wanting to attend.

Dates: 1866-04-12
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Sargent, Wilson & Hinkle to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-31

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

This letter to Robert E. Lee is from the book publisher Sargent, Wilson and Hinkle. This letter asks Lee for his approval of McGuffey Eclectic Readers books on the American Civil War.

Dates: 1866-03-31
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Unpublished Typescript, 1-4, 1839

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000005010], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents

  • No. 1 - College Life Before the War -- The evolution of the College Company -- It is Prepared For War
  • No. 2 - The College Co. Ordered to Join Stonewall Jackson
  • No. 3 - The College Co. Moving to Join Stonewall Jackson
  • No. 4 - Again On the Move -- Staunton to Winchester

Dates: 1839
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

W. W. Anderson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-02

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

This letter was written by W. W. Anderson of Bethany, West Virginia on February 2, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, Anderson explains his dissatisfaction with the state of Bethany College. He requests that Lee, upon evaluation, accept himself and a dozen other Bethany College students into Washington College.

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

W. W. Early to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-09

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 45
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by William W. Early from Hyattsville, Maryland on March 9, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Early requests from Lee a catalogue of classes for Washington College.

Dates: 1866-03-09
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

William Brazelton to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-25

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

This letter was written by William Brazelton from New Market, Tennessee on February 25, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Brazelton writes as a way to introduce J. M. Gillespie from Rhea County who attended Washington College. He also explains some events of his life, as well as the nature of young southern men.

Dates: 1866-02-25
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

William C. P. Carrington letter to Peachy Gilmer Breckinridge, 1853-03-10

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 35101013592592], Item: 5
Scope and Contents

Student William C. P. Carrington writes his friend Peachy Breckinridge on life at Washignton Collecge in Lexington, Virginia. Both were from Botetourt County, Virginia.

Dates: Other: 1853-03-10
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

William H. Kinnon to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-13

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 46
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by William H. Kinnon from Tangipaho Station, Lousiana on March 13, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Kinnon writes to request information on costs of attendance for the sons of his five sisters.

Dates: 1866-03-13
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

William Hunter to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-09

 Item — Box 7A, Folder: 45
Scope and Contents

This letter was written by William Hunter from Savannah, Georgia on March 9, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Hunter writes to Lee informing him that his three sons wish to attend Washington College. He describes the natures of his sons as well as their academic potential.

Dates: 1866-03-09
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

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