Box 1
Container
Contains 93 Results:
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser congratulates Kayser on the completion of the lower dikes and describes his inspection tour of fortifications in North and South Carolina. (2 pages), 1840 Nov 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00775
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...
Dates:
1840 Nov 20
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser asking Kayser to purchase a buffalo powder horn for him and to pay himself out of Lee’s funds. [transcript available] (1 page), 1841 Jan 8
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00719
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...
Dates:
1841 Jan 8
Letter signed Henry Kayser to Richard B. Dallam sends accounts and vouchers for disbursements for improvement of harbor. (2 pages), 1841 Jan 24
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00722
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...
Dates:
1841 Jan 24
Document signed William Renshaw to Henry Kayser receipt for $233.66 for account of the City of St. Louis. (1 page), 1841 Feb 17
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
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...
Dates:
1841 Feb 17
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser says he will remit money to the Mayor upon receipt of assurance from the secretary of war. (2 pages), 1841 Feb 23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00696
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...
Dates:
1841 Feb 23
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser regarding the application of funds and asks Kayser to act as Lee’s representative in his St. Louis financial affairs. (3 pages), 1841 Mar 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00743
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...
Dates:
1841 Mar 29
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser discusses Lee’s financial business and describes the atmosphere in Washington, D.C. after the death of William Henry Harrison. [transcript available] (2 pages), 1841 Apr 5
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00700
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...
Dates:
1841 Apr 5
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser giving instructions for paying contracts for harbor project and describing his new assignment. [transcript available] (1 page), 1841 Apr 22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00706
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...
Dates:
1841 Apr 22
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser discusses personal financial matters and Kayser’s dissatisfaction with his present employment. [transcript available] (3 pages), 1841 May 13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00684
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...
Dates:
1841 May 13
Letter signed R.E. Lee to Henry Kayser details a possible legal action to be taken against a Mr. Whitney by the U.S. attorney in St. Louis for payment of a note. (2 pages), 1841 June 6
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D00731
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...
Dates:
1841 June 6