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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation: [Identification of item], Typescript Reminiscence, "Boyhood Impressions and Recollections of Robert E. Lee" by J.W. Ewing, WLU Coll. 0635, Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA. In some cases the citation format may vary. Please contact Special Collections' staff to verify the appropriate format.

Content Description

A short paper written by J.W. Ewing (Washington and Lee Class of 1870) about his time at the University while Robert E. Lee was President immediately following the American Civil War. In addition to the document, there is a cover letter from Robert N. Farrar to Robert H. Ledbetter as a means of introduction.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Ledbetter, Robert H.
• Ledbetter, Wright
• Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870