Box 7
Contains 325 Results:
H. G. Aryman to Robert E. Lee, 1865-12-27
H. G. Aryman asked Lee if he could translate into French, German and Italian the history of the war Lee was compiling.
Washington College Information Request from Gilbert B. Gibson, 1865-12-27
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.
Correspondences, 1865-12-29 - 1865-12-30
J. D. B. De Bow to Robert E. Lee, 1865-12-29
James Dunwoody Brownson De Bow, known for De Bow’s review, a widely circulated southern magazine, offered to send Lee a copy of his review.
Washington College Information Request from Cazneau McLeod, 1865-12-29
Washington College Catalogue Request from C. B. Moore, 1865-12-29
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.
George A. Chase to Robert E. Lee, 1865-12-30
T. M. Niven to Robert E. Lee, 1865-12-30
Niven had visited Lee in October with Robert Lewis Dabney, the author of Stonewall Jackson’s recently published biography. He informed Lee that he was sending a copy of “History of Frederick the Great” by Thomas Carlyle.
J. H. Harrison to Robert E. Lee, 1865-12-30
A measurement was taken of Lee’s foot for a shoe company in Richmond. The letter delivering that information was lost and Harrison asked to take the measurement again.
Correspondences, 1866-01-01 - 1866-01-07
Washington College Catalogue Request from J. F. Starr, 1866-01-01
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.
S. M. Kennedy to Robert E. Lee, 1866-01-01
S. M. Kennedy wrote to inquire about obtaining the right to Midwest sales of Lee’s history of the war upon its completion.
Samuel Burns and Co. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-01-03
Samuel Burns and Co. wished to obtain the right to sell Lee’s history of the war in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
Washington College Information Request from G. H. Fudge, 1866-01-04
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.
Francis Dewing & Co. to Robert E. Lee, 1866-01-05
Francis Dewing and Co. wished to obtain the right to sell Lee’s history of the war on the Pacific Coast.
T. M. Niven to Robert E. Lee, 1866-01-05
Niven wrote this letter to accompany a copy of Thomas Carlyle’s “Frederick the Great” that he sent to Lee. He asked that Lee consider writing an introduction for Robert Lewis Dabney’s recently published “Life and Times of Thomas J. Jackson”. A portion of profits from the biography were given to Mrs. Thomas J. Jackson and Niven hoped that an introduction from Lee would increase sales.
Washington College Information Request from Joseph Grundy Jr. , 1866-01-06
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.
Washington College Circular Request from A. H. Gardner, 1866-01-07
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.
Washington College Information Request from John G. Mason, 1866-01-07
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.
Correspondences, 1866-01-08 - 1866-01-09
I. L. Campbell to Robert E. Lee, 1866-01-08
Campbell wrote to Lee with a description of the Kentucky State School system as established in 1848.
David S. G. Cabell to Robert E. Lee, 1866-01-08
Lee, along with the Washington College Board of Trustees, petitioned the Virginia State Legislature for a portion of a land grant. Lee had sent the petition to Cabell, of the Virginia State Senate, who wrote this letter in response. Cabell introduced the petition to the Senate and informed Lee that it was currently in the Committee on Public Institutions.
Mary Anna Morrison Jackson to Robert E. Lee, 1866-01-09
Mrs. Thomas J. Jackson wrote to Lee to ask that he review Robert Lewis Dabney’s biography of Stonewall Jackson and point out any mistakes or inaccuracies within it.
Washington College Information Request from John L. Divine, 1866-01-09
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.