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Letter signed R.E. Lee to H. Kayser ordering seventeen shieves. (1 page), 1838 Jul 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: D00729

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Robert E. Lee Collection consists of correspondence, contracts, photocopies, handmade copies and biographical information relating to Lee’s life. The collection is arranged chronologically. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence between Lee and Henry Kayser relating to the river channel project at St. Louis; Lee's financial investments in St. Louis; political affairs; and family news and gossip. The remaining material consists of various military field orders and correspondence from the Civil War including a letter from Lee to U.S. Grant regarding prisoner exchange and the status of freed slaves. The postwar material consists of some correspondence by Lee to friends and supporters and later material regarding Lee's life and memorials.

Dates

  • 1838 Jul 27

Conditions Governing Access

Due to security concerns, items from this collection must be paged to the special archives request table.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet ( (4 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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