Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser discusses sale of boats and expresses regret that St. Louis seems not to want to continue harbor project. [transcript available] (2 pages), 1840 June 30
Scope and Contents
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
- 1840 June 30
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
- From the Collection: Kayser, Henry, 1811-1884 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository