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Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Dr. W. Carnac

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02096 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Lexington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1867 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Lee briefly responds to a query from Dr. W. Carnac denying the allegation that there was any romantic involvement between George Washington and Sue Grimes (Grymes), the first wife of Nathaniel Burwell. Lee comments that although he believes Washington acknowledged the beauty of Miss Grimes (Grymes), anything beyond that is imagined. Dr. W. Carnac previously sent Lee a manuscript (not included) detailing the alleged involvement.

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Carnac, W., fl. 1867
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Grymes, Susan, 1752-1788

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