R.R. Howison to Robert E. Lee

Containers:
Box 7, Folder 16
Abstract:
Howison served as William Henry Fitzhugh Lee's attorney as he sought to lease White House Plantation to Scotsman James Black. WHF Lee wrote to Robert E. Lee on November, 7 1865 asking his father's permission to lease the property. Howison wrote this letter the following day. In it he explained the details of the transaction as well as what he knew about Mr. Black. A copy of the lease agreement was included with the letter.
Language:
English
Other descriptive data:

An original copy of the lease accompanies the letter.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
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Lexington, VA 24450
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