Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
Biographical Note
Robert E. Lee 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.
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
Robert E. Lee Collection
The Robert E. Lee Collection is comprised of 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 Speech,
This collection contains a photocopy of a farewell address (General Order No. 9) to the Army of Northern Virginia, after his surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox, April 10, 1865.
Meeting of Generals Jackson, J.E. Johnston, and Lee
VTF 3102; copyrighted D.H. Anderson; published by C. Klacknet; gift of William M. Thornton, 1993
Personal Order, No. 29: Information regarding the first periodical muster for payment of the Virginia Volunteers. By order of General Lee, Signed: Col. Cocke, Head Quarters of the VA. Forces, Richmond, June 24, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Robert E. Lee, Bust
part of Billings collection?
Robert E. Lee Portrait
Sold by the authority of the Lee Foundation for the purpose of erecting a monument at the tomb of Gen. L. Robert Jackson at Washington and Lee, Lexington, Va