Letter, James D. Davidson to Robert E. Lee with follow-up notes from both, 1869-05-13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Lexington, Virginia lawyer James D. Davidson writes a one page note to Robert E. Lee asking him to explain his family relationship to Arthur Lee, signer of the Virginia's Deed of Cession in 1784. Lee responds initially on the same page. The note was then delivered back to Davidson who corrected his initial question and asks for an updated response which Lee provides on the reverse of the page.
Dates
- Creation: 1869-05-13
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is available for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 (Person)
- Davidson, James D. (James Dorman) (Person)
- Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository