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This letter was written by Captain William Parker Snow of Nyack, New York on February 3, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. In the letter, Snow explains his intense admiration for Lee and his leadership. He explains that he is in the process of authoring a monograph on the subject of southern generals during the Civil War. He goes on to express his patriotism for the United States in its current form and his admiration of Lee's willingness to fight for what he believed in.

This letter was written by William P. Marlin on February 16, 1866 to Robert E. Lee. Marlin writes to request that Lee send to his address a circular for Washington College for his son, a prospective student.

Did not know Rives had retired as Rector until after sending him some letters of recommendation. Asks him to notify him if he received the letters, and to tell him what should now be done with them.

Sends him his recommendations. [Note: There is also a draft of this letter and an envelope.]

Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin.