Abner Johnson Leavenworth to Robert E. Lee, 1866-03-27
Item — Box: 7A, Folder: 50
Scope and Contents
This letter to Robert E. Lee is from Reverend Abner Johnson Leavenworth, writing as secretary of the Teachers' Association of Virginia. He asks Lee to address the organization's anniversary meeting in July 1866 about acceptance and education of Virginia's formerly enslaved people. Lee noted on the reverse of the Letter that he declined the invitation to speak.
Dates
- Creation: 1866-03-27
Creator
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)
- The Teachers' Association of Virginia (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository