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William A. Obenchain to Robert E. Lee, 1865-12-05

 Item — Box: 7, Folder: 22

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: 1865-12-05

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Captain William A. Obenchain, an alumnus of Virginia Military Institute and Confederate veteran, wrote to Lee asking for a letter of recommendation.

Repository Details

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

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