General Robert E. Lee

General Robert E. Lee
Robert Edward Lee was born in Stradford in January 19, 1807. His
father was Light Horse Henry. He had three brothers and two sisters, yet he
was the youngest. His family was also was very rich.
Robert E. Lee went to United States Military Academy. He spent much
of his time in his library. His classmates admired him because of his leadership
and devotion. He graduated in 1829. He had a high honor at West Point, he
even became a superintendent at West Point. He improved the buildings and
courses.
Robert married Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee. His children’s names
are Major General Custis Lee, W.H.F. Lee, Captain Robert E. Lee Jr., Mary
Lee, Mildred Lee was the youngest, and Agnes Lee. Robert E. Lee married
two years after he graduated in 1829 and married in 1831. Mary is George
Washington’s granddaughter.
Lee was away so much of the time they almost never got to see each
other. They had to write letters to keep in touch. Lee mostly traveled alone.
Mary inherited many slaves and they stayed with her while she was alone.
After the war Lee went home and nursed his sick wife. Mary had arthritis and
was put in a wheelchair.
Lee was a very brave, honest, and smart man. He was a soldier, yet a
nurturer. Lee wouldn’t allow anything said bad about Grant.
War broke out on the border of Texas between United States and
Mexico. The Generals were impressed with Lee’s supervised buildings of
bridges. In 1855 Lee became a lieutenant cournal ...

General Robert E. Lee

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