Agreement with Richardson and Co. on Biography of Father

Containers:
Box 5, Folder 46
Creator:
Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
Language:
English
Other descriptive data:

This contract lays out the terms and conditions for Richardson & Co. of New York, NY to write, edit, and publish a biography on the life and experiences of Robert E. Lee's father, Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee III. The contract is written and signed by Robert E. Lee.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open for research use. When available, photocopies, digital surrogates, or other reproductions must be used in place of original documents.
Parent terms of access:
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source. Permission for publication of this material, in part or in full, must be secured with the Head of Special Collections.