Maj. George L. Gillespie, Jr. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-24
Item — Box: 7A, Folder: 41
Scope and Contents
This letter was written by former CSA Staff member of General Stevenson, Major George L. Gillespie from Chatanooga, Tennessee on February 24, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Gillespie writes the letter as an introduction to two relatives of his attending Washington College, Robert N. and Thomas J. Gillespie. He vouches for their quality of character and hopes Lee will provide them with a role model.
Dates
- Creation: 1866-02-24
Creator
- Gillespie, George L., Jr., Maj. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 (Person)
- Gillespie, Thomas (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository