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- GLC#
- GLC02096
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- September 18, 1867
- Author/Creator
- Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
- Title
- to Dr. W. Carnac
- Place Written
- Lexington, Virginia
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- Reconstruction
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.
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