George A. Chase to Robert E. Lee, 1865-12-30

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 26

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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: 1865-12-30

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

Chase wrote this letter to Robert E. Lee asking him to forward an accompanying letter to “Mr. Stuart”, whom he did not know the whereabouts of. New York Jan 5th 1866 Dr Sir Please find enclosed receipt from Express Co. for package containing Carlyle’s, Frederick the Great (5 Vols) -

I have today put into hands of the publisher (Blelock & Co) the matter of Dr Dabneys Life of Genl T. J. Jackson. It is published for the benefit of the widow and the publishers and our friends here generally desire a short preface or introduction by you. Blelock & Co say it will increase the profits to Mrs Jackson one Thousand Dolls. It may be short, very, and as it will require from you so little labour, and will probably be the means of enhancing the amt Mrs J. may obtain in this way I know you will not refuse; the only motive I will urge - It is enough - I wrote yesterday to Dr Dabney on this point and presume he will communicate with you in the premises - With profound respect I am On the back, in Lee's handwriting: :"Major James S. Lithgow of Louisville Reverand A. H. Redford C. C. Spencer W. A. Haldeman editor of daily courier the greater portion of the wealthy citizens sympathize with the object - "