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The Lee Family Digital Archive is the largest online source for primary source materials concerning the Lee family of Virginia. It contains published and unpublished items, some well known to historians, others that are rare or have never before been put online. We are always looking for new letters, diaries, and books to add to our website. Do you have a rare item that you would like to donate or share with us? If so, please contact our curator, Colin Woodward, about how you can contribute to this historic project.


 

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Mercer University

Penfield Georgia [1866 July 10]

 

 

Robert E. Lee, LL.D.

President of Washington College

Virginia

 

 

Sir,

As president of Mercer University, I have the honor to inform you, that on this day July 10th 1866 the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on you, by authority of the Faculty and Board of Trustees.

Trusting that this highest evidence that we can give of our esteem of your mental and moral worth may be acceptable to you.

                                  I have the honor to be

                                     With profound respect

                                               Your obt. Svt.

                                                      Henry H. Tucker

                                                                   Prest.

 

 

 

Source: Mercer University, facsimile of original, vertical files, Jessie Ball duPont Library, Stratford Hall

 

 

Transcribed by Colin Woodward, 2016 February 5

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