Lee, Robert E., Collection Robert E. Lee Collection, 1866-1870 Ms.2002.044

Robert E. Lee Collection, 1866-1870 Ms.2002.044


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Original 2002 web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Sara Eye, Staff

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2002.044
Title
Robert E. Lee Collection 1866-1870
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The Robert E. Lee Collection comprises one personal letter, one portrait, and two reproduced photographs. The letter is from Lee to Reverend W. H. Braddus of Lexington, Virginia, regarding Lee's check for $30.00, which he wants Braddus to accept as payment of tuition for a member of Lexington's Craig family. Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and he served as president of Washington College (presently Washington & Lee University) in Lexington, Virginia, from 1865 until his death.

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Existence and Location of Copies

This collection has been digitized and is available online.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Robert E. Lee Collection, Ms2002-044, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was donated to Special Collections and University Archives in April 2002.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert E. Lee Collection was completed in 2002.


Biographical Note

Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) was the commanding General of the Confederate Army in the Civil War. Lee was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1807. His father was Major General Henry Lee III ("Light Horse Harry"). Lee attended West Point, graduating at the top of his class. Lee was opposed to the succession of the southern states; however, he stood by his native state. After the Civil War Lee became the President of Washington College (present day Washington and Lee University) in 1865 and held that position till his death. Lee used his position as president of the college to show support Johnson's reconstruction plan.

Scope and Content

The Robert E. Lee Collection comprises one personal letter, one portrait, and two reproduced photographs. The letter is from Lee to Reverend W. H. Braddus of Lexington, Virginia, regarding Lee's check for $30.00, which he wants Braddus to accept as payment of tuition for a member of Lexington's Craig family.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged according to format.

Related Material

See Robert E. Lee Speech, Ms1964-005 , also at Virginia Tech Special Collections and University Archives.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Braddus, W. H., Reverend
  • Civil War
  • Craig family (Lexington, Va.)
  • Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Robert E. Lee Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Container List

folder 1
Reproduced portrait of Robert E. Lee, photographer and location unspecified
n.d.
folder 1
Portraits by photographer A. H. Plecker of Lynchburg, Virginia
1866
Scope and Contents note

Lynchburg, VA portrait of Lee with steed Traveler.
Rockbridge Baths, VA portrait of Lee on steed Traveler.

folder 1
Robert E. Lee Letter
1870