James Dabney McCabe to Robert E. Lee, 1866-05-15
Item — Box: 7A, Folder: 60
Scope and Contents
This letter by James Dabney McCabe is addressed to Robert E. Lee. McCabe asks permission to write about Lee's actions during the American Civil War. He includes that as an ex-cadet of Virginia Military Institue, he published "A Life of Lieut. Gen. T. J. Jackson" during the war.
Dates
- Creation: 1866-05-15
Creator
- McCabe, James D., 1842-1883 (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)
- Jackson, Stonewall, 1824-1863 (Person)
- Virginia Military Institute (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository