Glimpses of the General Through the Eyes of a Boy (1928)
A letter printed in the 1928 W&L Alumni Magazine details a young boy’s recollected encounters with General Lee.
Washington prepares for winter in Boston (October 1775)
Col. Arnold and Gen. Schuyler led Continental soldiers in Canada while Washington digs in at Boston for the winter.
Teddy Roosevelt Praises Robert E. Lee
An endearing letter from President Roosevelt commends the educational legacy of Robert E. Lee.
A Campus of Patriotism & Religion, c.1920
This century-old pamphlet fundraised for the “enlarging opportunities of the future” while celebrating the patriotism and religion of university history.
John Robinson’s Exhumation
An 1855 letter describes the time capsule buried under the Robinson obelisk.
Graham to Washington
Upon hearing of Washington’s intent to donate his James River Company stock to a Virginian university, William Graham writes on behalf of Liberty Hall Academy.
Student Honor under Lee
Four student accounts detail the state of the honor system under President Lee.
Letter from Dr. King to W&L
A letter exchange between Professor Louis Hodges and Martin Luther King Jr., inviting Dr. King to speak at Washington and Lee University.