Henry Brainerd McClellan, 1866-01-21
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: 1866-01-21
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
General Henry Brainerd McClellan of the Confederate Army wrote to Lee about reports from the war. McClellan informed him his reports were lost, but both he and General Stuart sent their reports to Mrs. Stuart during the war and that she could share them with him.
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository