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A Robert E. Lee letter

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 6
Identifier: id114906

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Chiefly writings, ca. 1880-1935, of Lyon Gardiner Tyler, historian. Most concern Virginia history in the colonial period, or defend his father, John Tyler, or defend the southern point of view in the Civil War. Includes an unpublished history of the Virginia Line in the American Revolution. Also includes writings, 1921-1951, of his second wife, Sue Ruffin Tyler, and of other authors.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880-1951
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1880-1935

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 6.50 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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