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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

Robert E. Lee

Confederate general, known from Washington youth.

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Also known as Roony, Roony Lee, Lee, Colonel Robert E. Lee, Robert E.

First appearance: iii washington 1850 1854

Robert E. Lee shows up with force in Harvard College (1854–1858). The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referred to as 'Roony' Lee, a Virginian student at Harvard, son of Colonel Robert E.
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In Harvard College (1854–1858): Referred to as 'Roony' Lee, a Virginian student at Harvard, son of Colonel Robert E. Lee, embodying the Southern type. Later, in Berlin (1858–1859): Not directly present; referenced…

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HAHenry AdamsUSUlysses S. GrantCKClarence KingLPLord PalmerstonJQJohn Quincy Ad…RERobert E. Lee

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  • Diverse Acquaintances and Historical References
  • Protagonist
  • Political and Diplomatic Figures

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  • Breaking point

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