Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee by General Robert Edward Lee
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Photographs and autographs in demand--The General's interest in
young people--His happy home life--Labours at Washington College-- He gains financial aid for it--Worsley's translation of Homer dedicated to him--Tributes from other English scholars . . . . . . 198 Chapter XII Lee's Opinion upon the Late War His intention to write the history of his Virginia campaigns-- Called before a committee of Congress--Preaches patience and silence in the South--Shuns controversy and publicity--Corresponds with an Englishman, Herbert C. Saunders . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Chapter XIII Family Affairs The General writes to his sons--To his wife at Rockbridge Baths-- He joins her there about once a week--Distinguised and undistinguished callers at his Lexington home--He advocates early hours--His fondness for animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Chapter XIV An Ideal Father Letters to Mildred Lee--To Robert--To Fitzhugh--Interviewed by Swinton, historian of the Army of the Potomac--Improvement in grounds and buildings of Washington College--Punctuality a prominent trait of its President--A strong supporter of the Y.M.C.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Chapter XV Mountain Rides An incident about "Traveller"--The General's love for children-- |
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