2 ALS from Mildred Lee to Leila Pendleton, No Dates
Scope and Contents
This collection came from the estate of Ellinor Gadsden in 1985. Highlights of the collection include the letters of Alexander Swift(Sandie) Pendleton, a Washington College graduate who was a top aide to Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson during the American Civil War. These approximately 70 letters were a major source for the book. Sandie was the uncle of the Gadsden sisters. Included in the collection are also a few items of Gen. William Nelson Pendleton who was Robert E. Lee's friend and colleague. There are two ALS of Mildred Lee to Lella Pendleton and two copies of a poem written by and in the hand of Margaret Junkin Preston. There is also an ALS (25 Jan. 1873) from Gen. Joseph E. Johnston to W.N. Pendleton. Other major parts of the collection are photographs (ca. 60), the Misses Gadsden's account books and their memorabilia from their travels.
Dates
- Creation: No Dates
Creator
- From the Collection: Gadsden, Ellinor Porcher (Person)
- From the Collection: Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston), 1807-1891 (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, Margaret Junkin (Person)
- From the Collection: Pendleton, Lella (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Lee, Mildred Childe, 1846-1905 (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Pendleton, William Nelson, 1809-1883 (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Pendleton, Alexander Swift (Correspondent, Person)
- From the Collection: Pendleton family (Family)
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2.3 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository