E. F. Farrar and Annie De Moss to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-15
Scope and Contents
This letter was written by Mrs. E. F. Farrar and Annie De Moss from Vicksburg, Mississippi on February 15, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. The two women write that their letter includes a check for $536 intended for Stonewall Jackson's widow and child, and request that Lee forward it at his convenience. The letter continues and expresses the pain that is felt by them in defeat after the war's end, and describe the nature with which life continues in the south. They express their admiration for both Jackson and Lee, and describe the reverence with which their names are held in their households.
Dates
- 1866-02-15
Creator
- Farrar, E. F., Mrs. (Person)
- De Moss, Annie (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository