Papers of the Lee family
The Papers section of the Lee Family Digital Archive contains many
types of documents generated by, to, or for members of the Lee Family
of Virginia. These papers cover nearly three hundred years of primary
source material and include correspondence, books, essays, plantation
and business records, and miscelleanous writings. All are provided for
research and scholarly purposes. You can browse the Papers and read
all the material online.
Letters
Explore the correspondence of the Lee Family, including letters written by, to, and for Lees.
Explore the correspondence of the Lee Family, including letters written by, to, and for Lees.
Books
Lees have published a number of books, including memoirs, biographies, histories, and poetry.
Lees have published a number of books, including memoirs, biographies, histories, and poetry.
Essays
Over the centuries Lees wrote essays, some published, and delivered essay-length public addresses.
Over the centuries Lees wrote essays, some published, and delivered essay-length public addresses.
Miscellaneous Manuscripts
These Lee Family papers include deeds, wills, and plantation and business papers.
These Lee Family papers include deeds, wills, and plantation and business papers.
Other Writings
A variety of not-easily categorized papers generated by the Lees.
A variety of not-easily categorized papers generated by the Lees.
