Howison served as William Henry Fitzhugh Lee’s attorney as he sought to lease White House Plantation to Scotsman James Black. WHF Lee wrote to Robert E. Lee on November, 7 1865 asking his father’s permission to lease the property. Howison wrote this letter the following day. In it he explained the details of the transaction as well as what he knew about Mr. Black. A copy of the lease agreement was included with the letter.

Howison, who served as W.H.F. Lee’s attorney, wrote to Robert E. Lee to inform him that thanks to his assent W.H.F. Lee would be leasing White House Plantation.

William Henry Fitzhugh Lee wrote to his father to inform him that a Mr. James Black of Scotland, who was the agent for the Scotland Emigration Society, wished to lease White House Plantation from W.H.F. Lee. W.H.F. Lee agreed and was seeking approval from his father.

W.H.F. Lee sought to lease his property, White House Plantation, to a Scotsman. He had written earlier to his father to ask his permission and again wrote to him explaining the details of the transaction.