George W. Leyburn to Robert E. Lee, 1866-02-27
Scope and Contents
This letter was written by G. W. Leyburn from Big Lick, Virginia on February 27, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, Leyburn makes reference to a previous conversation he and Lee had regarding the nature of education. He expands on this topic and asks a series of questions regarding education in the South and requests a written response to the questions. He explains that he wishes to have Lee's stance while Leyburn acts to acquire subscriptions for Washington College's endowment.
Dates
- Creation: 1866-02-27
Creator
- Leyburn, George W. (Person)
- Leyburn family (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository