J. Stoddard Johnston to Robert E. Lee, 1865-12-25

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 25

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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: 1865-12-25

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

J. Stoddard Johnston, a major during the Civil War, wrote to Lee offering to help him with reports and dates. He informed him that he had been compiling information for General Breckinridge on his operations from May 5, 1864 to October 1, 1864, “including the Battle of New Market and the Maryland Campaign.” Johnston wrote that he kept a diary during the war and that he could provide accurate information, including dates. He informed Lee that General Breckinridge was residing in Toronto, Canada and gave him his address and cover name.