Charles Marshall to Robert E. Lee, 1865-11-28
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: 1865-11-28
Creator
- Marshall, Charles (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Marshall, who served as Lee’s aide de camp during the war, wrote to discuss several matters with Lee. First, he updated Lee on the state of his furniture and when it will be shipped. He informed Lee about Mr. Poole, who was a photograph painter that Lee was curious about. He also discussed Lee’s history of the war and gave him advice about publishing it. He suggested that Lee not go through C.B. Richardson, who Lee had an informal agreement with.
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository