Robert E. Lee (Page Five)

Lee's Office at Washington College (Now Washington & Lee University) Lee's Office has been preserved as it was when he left it, for the last time, on September 28, 1870. In the late 1860's, Lee assumed the presidency of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University) in Lexington, Va., initiating programs that are still in use by schools throughout the U.S. today. It was said that Lee would have been famous, even without the Civil War, for the policies he put in place at Washington College. In addition, his example of conduct for thousands of ex-Confederates made him a legend even before his death. Washington & Lee University Chapel Lee died on October 12, 1870 in Lexington, Va. His tomb, as well as his office, are located in the Washington & Lee University Chapel.

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Lee's Sarcophagus - Front View	Lee's Sarcophagus - Back View The arrow points to a sword that Lee is holding in his left hand.

The sarcophagus showing General Lee resting on the battlefield was made by Edward Valentine and is located in the Chapel above the museum level.

Traveller's Grave at Washington & Lee	Traveller's Grave - Closer View

Traveller, Lee's horse, is buried outside the entrance to the museum level (See the arrow on the W&L Chapel photograph, above).
 


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