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1 image file : digital, JPEG. |
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Robert E. Lee anthology |
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Robert E. Lee anthology.
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BiblioBoard Core module.
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Original document: Photograph. |
| Summary |
Seen here is a photograph of Robert E. Lee and his famous war horse, Traveller. Originally named Jeff Davis, Traveller was born near Blue Sulphur Springs in Virginia (now West Virginia) and raised by Andrew Johnston. As a colt, Traveller took first prize at the Lewisburg, Virginia fairs in 1859 and 1860. Once he acquired the horse, General Lee took great fancy to him. He called him his "colt" and purchased Traveller for $200 in February of 1862. The horse served Lee throughout his military career and after the war, where Traveller accompanied him to Washington College. In 1870, during Lee's funeral, Traveller was led behind the casket. Not long after Lee's death, Traveller stepped on a nail, developed tetanus, and died in 1871. Today, Traveller's remains are buried a few feet away from his master's in a stable where he lived his last days. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
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Miley, Michael, photographer.
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