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Robert E Lee signed letter
Letter mounted on board help together with cellophane tape historical document from Washington College signed by Confederate General Robert E. Lee during his post-war tenure as the college president.Here is a full, precise transcription of the handwritten text:Washington College,Lexington, Va. June 25 1870Dear Sir,I have the pleasure of communicating to you the action of the faculty of Washington College commending your son de Lacy U. Chandler for regular attendance on his college duties, & for his industry and improvement in his studies during the late session.With best wishes for his future welfare,I am, respectfully, R E Lee Dr. S. T. Chandler,Fancy Hill, Va–Key Details About This Document Historical Context: Robert E. Lee served as the president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) from 1865 until his death in October 1870. This letter was written just a few months before he passed away.The Student: De Lacy U. Chandler was a student at the college. The letter serves as an official presidential commendation sent to his father, Dr. S. T. Chandler, praising the young man's academic performance and discipline.
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