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Upon Robert E. Lee assuming the position of president of Washington College, the college received a great deal of attention from southerners and northerners alike. Prospective students of the college or their parents would write to Robert E. Lee in order to request a Washington College catalogue, admission to the school or more information.

Abstract Green wrote to Lee to inform him on the details of a summons to the Court of Conciliation in Richmond. Mr. Green wrote that in August of 1862, while General Pope’s Army was retreating, Lee had stayed several nights at a home in between Brandy Station and Culpeper Courthouse. The home had been owned by a Mr. Wise, who supposedly sold it to Mr. Smith. It was in contention that Mr. Smith ever owned the home since Mr. Wise had since passed away. According to Smith, he owned the home and met Lee...

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N.L. McCready and Co wrote to Lee to inform of the state of his missing baggage that had been sent from Texas in 1861. Since then the baggage had come into the possession of U.S. Marshall Robert Murray. Murray informed McCready that the goods “were nearly all gone having been taken by parties from time to time as mementoes.” All that was left was the silver, which Murray had been sure to save.

Abstract Upon Robert E. Lee assuming the position of president of Washington College, the college received a great deal of attention from southerners and northerners alike. Prospective students of the college or their parents would write to Robert E. Lee in order to request a Washington College catalogue, admission to the school or more information. Archibald C. Niven, a New York politician, had visited Lexington several weeks prior and had the opportunity to meet Lee. He included in his letter an...

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Upon Robert E. Lee assuming the position of president of Washington College, the college received a great deal of attention from southerners and northerners alike. Prospective students of the college or their parents would write to Robert E. Lee in order to request a Washington College catalogue, admission to the school or more information.

Abstract Upon Robert E. Lee assuming the position of president of Washington College, the college received a great deal of attention from southerners and northerners alike. Prospective students of the college or their parents would write to Robert E. Lee in order to request a Washington College catalogue, admission to the school or more information. Frank W. Nelson’s mother wrote to Lee for him. Frank was a confederate veteran Co. A, 56 Regiment Hunter’s Brigade Pickett’s Division. He joined the Army...

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Upon Robert E. Lee assuming the position of president of Washington College, the college received a great deal of attention from southerners and northerners alike. Prospective students of the college or their parents would write to Robert E. Lee in order to request a Washington College catalogue, admission to the school or more information.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...

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B. H. Jones, a Confederate Colonel with the 60th Virginia Infantry, wrote to Lee to express his admiration and respect for him.

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The reverend wrote to inform Lee that the congregation of Princes Road United Presbyterian Church in Liverpool, United Kingdom had purchased a new edition of the English bible for Lee.

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Alexander, a Confederate veteran, wrote to Lee inquiring about securing the rights to sell his history of the war in several states. He was writing on behalf of a Mr. Burns and a Mr. van Allen.

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Samuel Burns & Co. wrote to Lee about selling or publishing his history of the war in several Midwestern states. Signed by J. L. Hempstead.

Abstract Upon Robert E. Lee assuming the position of president of Washington College, the college received a great deal of attention from southerners and northerners alike. Prospective students of the college or their parents would write to Robert E. Lee in order to request a Washington College catalogue, admission to the school or more information. McCoy wrote on behalf of his son, a 21 year old Confederate veteran who had defended Richmond and Petersburg before being captured shortly after their...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...

Abstract J. Stoddard Johnston, a major during the Civil War, wrote to Lee offering to help him with reports and dates. He informed him that he had been compiling information for General Breckinridge on his operations from May 5, 1864 to October 1, 1864, “including the Battle of New Market and the Maryland Campaign.” Johnston wrote that he kept a diary during the war and that he could provide accurate information, including dates. He informed Lee that General Breckinridge was residing in Toronto,...

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Upon Robert E. Lee assuming the position of president of Washington College, the college received a great deal of attention from southerners and northerners alike. Prospective students of the college or their parents would write to Robert E. Lee in order to request a Washington College catalogue, admission to the school or more information.

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Mrs. W.H. Palk was in possession of a watch supposedly taken from Arlington during the war and wanted to return it to Robert E. Lee.

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William Harwar Parker, a U.S. Navy and C.S. Navy veteran and later U.S. Minister to Korea, wrote to Lee to apply for the professorship position of practical astronomy at Washington College.

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Hunt had compiled sketches of Northern campaigns from several United States generals. He hoped Lee would provide him the same for Confederate campaigns.

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Baker wrote that his son, George Brainerd Baker, would be entering Washington College for the winter term and would be fully prepared with his studies.

Abstract In 1865, shortly after the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, Robert E. Lee was approached in Richmond by C.B. Richardson of the University Publishing Company of New York. No contract was signed, but the two came to an informal agreement whereby University Publishing Company would have publication privileges if Lee completed a manuscript. For the next five years the two kept up correspondence, with Lee often requesting materials that Richardson would then search out and furnish for...

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Stuart wrote to Lee to discuss many matters. He wrote of an interview with Charles Marshall about the reverend’s mission in Baltimore. He also discussed Lee’s position at Washington College. Stuart wrote of the proposed rail road connection through “the valley”. The President of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail Road donated “$500” to his mission. Stuart hoped Lee could help him to raise more.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains primary and secondary resources pertaining to Robert E. Lee and the Lee family. Included are correspondences from, to, and about Lee and various family members; memorabilia, pamphlets, photographs, reminiscences, miscellaneous personal papers, family history and genealogy. The collection includes materials acquired from the Lee family and items donated to and purchased and compiled by W&L University since Lee's tenure as president of Washington College from 1865...

Abstract Upon Robert E. Lee assuming the position of president of Washington College, the college received a great deal of attention from southerners and northerners alike. Prospective students of the college or their parents would write to Robert E. Lee in order to request a Washington College catalogue, admission to the school or more information. Conner wrote on behalf of his nephew, William C. Conner, an 18 year old Confederate veteran whose father, Major William Conner, died at the Battle of...

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General William T. Martin wrote to Lee a letter of introduction to accompany a letter from his brother in law, L. P. Conner, inquiring about sending a nephew to Washington College.