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Benjamin S. Elliott to Robert E. Lee, 1866-04-27

 Item — Box: 7A, Folder: 56

Scope and Contents

This letter to Robert E. Lee comes from Benjamin S. Elliott. Elliott informs Lee that he fullfilled a favor that Lee requested in a previous letter. Although Lee did not accept Elliott's previous offer of a colt - sired by the horse "Patrick Henry", Elliott is negotiating that a two-year-old colt to be given to Lee. This letter also contains its original envelope.

Dates

  • Creation: 1866-04-27

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

For Benjamin S. Elliott's earlier correspondence with Lee, see his letter from April 10, 1866 in Folder 53.

Subject

Repository Details

Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository

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