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John Brown Baldwin to Robert E. Lee, 1865-11-25

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 19

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: 1865-11-25

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Baldwin, a Confederate Congressman and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, wrote this letter in reply to Lee. Lee had been wondering about an act of Congress, likely the Morril Act of 1862, which allowed for the creation of land grant colleges. Baldwin wrote about the act in relation to Virginia’s rebellion and Washington College.

Repository Details

Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository

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