Title
Date Original
1868
Description
Letter from Robert E. Lee, then president of Washington College, Lexington, Virginia, to Arkansas planter and businessman Thomas W. Steele concerning academic program and scholarship offer at the school.
Biographical/Historical Note
The writer of the letter, Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870), headed Washington College in Lexington, Virginia, following his service as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. in the Civil War. Arkansas planter and businessman Thomas William Steele (1827-1900), who had likely written Lee on behalf of a young son, was also a C.S.A veteran.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Virginia
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.045.008
Resource Type
Text
Collection
R.E. Lee letter, SMC.045.008
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
R.E. Lee letter, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
