W.H. MacFarland to Robert E. Lee, 1865-10-06
Scope and Contents
Two letters are included, one from William MacFarland to Robert E. Lee and one from Reverdy Johnson to William MacFarland. MacFarland referenced the Johnson letter in his own letter to Lee and included it in the envelope.
Dates
- Creation: 1865-10-06
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
W.H. MacFarland wrote to Lee to tell him of a letter from Reverdy Johnson stating that it is not likely that Lee will be tried. Reverdy Johnson was a statesman and jurist from Maryland. He gained fame as a defense attorney, defending notables such as Sanford of the Dred Scott case, Maj. Gen. Fitz John Porter at his court-martial, and Mary Surratt, alleged conspirator in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. MacFarland was a Virginia politician.
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository