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Furlough Approved for Cadet Franklin E. Hunt by Cadet Adjutant R.E. Lee, 1829-06-16

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 1

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: 1829-06-16

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

General

This furlough request approval from West Point Military Acedemy is addressed to cadet Franklin E. Hunt. It details the nature of the furlough request, the dates of its extent, and the location of teh request. It is signed by R.E. Lee who was serving as Cadet Adjutant at the time. The second page of the document details the current standing of cadet Hunt's debt with the school as well as his payment from the United States government.

Repository Details

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

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