Reverend J. Nefford to Robert E. Lee on behalf of Rev. T. H. Michell, 1865-10-13

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 11

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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 - 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: 1865-10-13

Creator

From the Collection: Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Reverend J. Nefford wrote to Lee from Delaware, Ohio on behalf of a friend, Reverend T. H. Michell. Michell suffered from a stroke so could not write himself. Michell had served as Chaplain at Fort Chadbourn, Texas while Robert E. Lee was there. Michell was curious to know the whereabouts of his son, who he had not heard from since June of 1862 when he was at Harpers Ferry as a captain with Company L, 2nd Regiment, Virginia Volunteer Infantry. Michell hopes that he might help him find the regimental rolls in order to locate or find out the fate of his son. A note, written in pencil after the signature, writes that Michell returned to Monroe County Virginia, where he has been living ever since.