Lot 160
Lee, Robert E. -- DS as President of Washington College (1807-1870) Legendary Confederate general. Document signed, "R E Lee," as President of Washington College in Virginia, one page 10½x8". Being a report for the month ending March 31st, 1867 for Mr. Edwin T. Dumble. Marks are noted for Latin, Greek, and Mathematics. Not long after surrendering his army, General Lee accepted the position of president of Washington College. He was afraid that he would encounter hostility but took the position with the financially-troubled school because he thought it was "the duty of every citizen in the present condition of the Country, to do all in his power to aid in the restoration of pease and harmony." He made numerous changes to the curriculum and the school was financially stable when Lee died in 1870. Lee's name was added to the school after his death. Mr. Dumble (from Texas) would graduate on June 18, 1868.
LOA by James Spence Authentication. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
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