Lee's Commission as Lt. Col. US Army, 1855-03-03
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: 1855-03-03
Creator
- United States. Army (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
General
This is the official commission by the United States Army extended to Robert E. Lee making him a lieutenant colonel. The document is signed by President Franklin Pierce. This is a photographic copy of the original commission.
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository