William Fanning Wickham to Robert E. Lee, 1865-09-12
Scope and Contents
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 - 1870. Adminstrative papers, such as President's Reports, etc..., from Robert E. Lee's presidency of the school may be found within the W&L University Archives. Please contact W&L Special Collections for information regarding the University Archives.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-09-12
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Wickham, the father of Confederate general Williams Carter Wickham, wrote to Robert E. Lee to relay his satisfaction that Lee accepted the presidency of Washington College. Wickham's grandson, Henry Taylor Wickham was to attend Washington College. Wickham asked that Lee keep a watchful eye on Henry and give him advice as needed. Wickham also urged Lee to write a history of the war.
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository