He was President of Washington College. But his health was failing badly, and friends were shocked at his haggard appearance. After his death it became Washington & Lee College.
He only survived the war by five years, and regrettably never got round to writing the memoirs he often talked about. They would have been of great interest. Some of his letters written to his generals and to Confederate President Jefferson Davis do provide some insights on Lee's view of the war.
Robert E. Lee became president of Washington College in Virginia. he served as president until his death.
he was the president at Washingtoncollege now known as Washington and lee university.
He was President of a University. But his health was failing (Heart disease mis-diagnosed as rheumatism) and his friends were shocked at his appearance.
Became President of a college, and attended to the welfare of Confederate veterans. He talked about writing his memoirs, but his health was failing, and he never got down it.
He died
Robert E. Lee worked as a Confederateleader.
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Robert E Lee was interested in winning the civil war.
Robert E. Lee was the commanding general of the Confederate army in the American Civil War.
Robert E. Lee commanded the Confederate troops in the civil war.
Robert E. Lee worked as a Confederateleader.
Ulysses s. Grant
Robert E. Lee was the general commander of the Confederate Forces during the American Civil War.
Robert E. Lee was defeated in the US Civil War.
Robert E Lee was interested in winning the civil war.
Robert E. Lee was the commanding general of the Confederate army in the American Civil War.
In the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was part of the Confederate side.
Robert E Lee was an army officer before the Civil War.
Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee
Robert E. Lee was the supreme commander of the Confederate army during the American Civil War.
The Civil War.