Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870

Scope and Contents This collection consists of the papers of Robert E. Lee and Mary Custis Lee, including documents bearing their signatures. The collection also includes one one letter (dated February 1926) from Mrs. William A. Anderson to Sydney B. Williamson relating the history of a quilt made by Mary Custis Lee that was donated to the VMI Museum.

In addition, there is one letter (dated July 7, 1779) from Henry Lee III (Light Horse Harry), the father of Robert E. Lee.