New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-29
FITZHUGH LEE DEAD.
Confined nom nrst paVa.

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Sas son, FStzhugh. was a lieutenant IN the arrnv.
TAen Robert z. Lee was lieutenant colonel ~
cavalry, and before he resigned was colonel OF the
81 Cavalry, filling the vacancy caused by Colonel
summers promotion TO brigadier general G. W.
Cslstis Lee Was lieutenant Of engineers William
II FltzkEgh Lee-'Runy." his intsmates called
hin-had left the army year before. All the
Lees old enough. had seen service before 1851
After the secession OF Virginia Fitzhugh Lee re-
signed bis commission in the United States Army
ana Joined the forces Of the South at Manassas
Re made captain and assistant adsutant gen
eral Of BweIs brigade. lie Yves subsequently ap-
pointed lieutenant colonel OF the 1st Virginia Cav
slry, afteTward succeeded J. 2. B. Stuart as colo
nG OF the same regiment, and then commanded
stua-t's Olo Brigade" After the transfer Of Gen
eral Wade Hampton 10 the Army OF the West
General Lee was placed IN command OF the cav
alTy corps OF the Army OF Northern Virginia
On July =. 1852 Lee was made brigadier gen
e1al and about q year later he became a major
general he was conspicuous figure in the bat
lie o. Winchester, on which occasion three horses
were shot under him and he was severely wounded
After several months spent in the hospital he re-
Eurne6 20 The field. and IN March 1865 he was
flaoed IN command OF the entire cavalry corrs ~
The Army Of Northern Virginia Lee displayed
skin well as courage as a cavalry leader. At
FarmylIe, near Appomattox. he LED a brilliant
charge. which drove back General Crooks cav
airy division and held the key 10 the situation IN
IL Sheridan and ord arrived with federal reinforce
snents and put an end to the struggle on the fol-
lowing day General Robert e Lee and General
Grant settled The terms OF the surrender OF the
Confederate forces.
General Fttzhugh Lee witnessed this memorable
meeting between his uncle and Grant and he fire.
Uuently expressed his appreciation Of the magma
ninity displayed by The victorious commander on
thar occasion. The fact that Grant refrained from
asking for General Robert E. Lees sword -rs6a d.
lasting impression on Fitzhugh Lee who subse-
q1erty said; General Grant not only RETAINED
from demanding my uncle's sword as IS custom,
an. bur he actually apoogized 10 General Lee for
not having his own sword on at the time"
After the war General Fitzhugh Lee lived o,ia+1,,
tor many years on his farm the banks of the
Potomac. IN stafford County, Va. He accented the
result officially and counseIIed his neigbtors
10 return 10 their several industries and make the
best q the situation
One OF the arst OF the recognizes ,o.zo-- - -
defeated Co1federacy 10 preach the doctrine ..-rE
var Is over let bysones be bygoues" was FrzFr,eb
Lee As the guest OF the Artillery Blues of No.
'o-A, va he attended the Bunker Hin centennial
celebration IN Boston in June 1870 and on his re-
turn 10 Norfolk he made public address in which
be sad: How wish that could stoo with ,-o,
loag enough 10 give you Of the many interest
Ing incidents Of our trip. To tell you how a sight
less Northern soldier said TO me. General your
boys put ny eyes out, but I am glad 70 know that
you are with Us today; how an aged man grasped
PEE q ny hands and said, General. / lost two
So q lhe Mar-l9e only two had-but for public
e!aa 70 see You and your people here al this time
aoE-ng hearts prevented the utterance Of a single
80, 49, 20 ~. Ah9% what az q this means? II
oGl2ouE-Ig q your people 10 meet Us. at this end
country have Ee ts aIter 9 Of PeoPe OF This
out q the hands OF the politicians; that the crust
and he men OF he North and South are al last
- ~ SoT n s eh 20, o'eF l Iaoe 70 i4ce, You peo-
delegation 10 Boston. Their bearing on and OF
Sesos y yTs 5a6%s 6 5 I sPe3a 54
y s Isolqs 10 the hospitality shown her sons
The threshold Of new century"
From thar timEfon General Fitzhugh Lee spoke
frequently IN puaLc. IN the winter and spring Of
- 3 ne made tour OF investigation through the
southern states in the interest Of the Southern
cflaeo Teunlon q Confederate veterans in this
rs hearers that the Blue and the Gray were re-
~. General Lee was elected Governor Of Virginia
y $50 After he had served his term as Governor
Ln-ted states Senator, but existing political com
n12al7oIs were TOO powerful 20 DC overcome.
General Lee one OF the members OF the board Of
between President Cleveland and General Lee.
which TiPened into strong friendship. When in
april -eso i became necessary 70 have new rep
Tesentatlve OF this government IN Havana, Presi-
as Consul General IN Havana by President McEin-
WINGED themselves that under the circumstances
they could not get es well equipped man TO take
IN March. 1888. when relations between this coun-
strained the szgasta goTernnent asked FOR Ge1
er6l Lees recall and in April, 1885 when with
spain appeared 10 be inevitable he was recalled,
along with all the other American consuls
While the representative Of this country in Cuba
General Lee had been aggressive guardian OF thI
sights OF American citizens there. and infuen-
tisl IN securing the release erom prison OF nu-
rncrous Americans who were confined charges
Of rebellion. His activity in these matters and
constant regard for Americans naturally brought
hiIa frequently into unpleasant relations with
Spanish officials, though in case did he exceed
his simple duty 20 his government
Ills conduct Of the Ruiz investigation demon
Etrted 10 the Spaniards his thorough inpartality,
and through the early part Of General Blanco's
regime he remarkably successful in all negO-
Nations he undertook Later, hOweVeE he did not
inc his work easy. The Spanish officers found
fault with his blunt, honest opinions. and he grew
tired Of waiting for the interminable war 10 end.
Nearly two years close observer OF Cuban con-
oiuous, he could perceive no Improvement. and ne
came 10 the conclusion that e the United States
cid not end the war il would drag for years. He
told this the President q visit Washing
Ton. and that time ne only Induced 10 e
turn TO his post upon assurances that he would
not be compelled 70 remain there another summer.
In May. 1855, Lee was appointed major general
q volunteers ana placed in command OF the eth
Army Corps After the war. "a January, 1893, he
was made Military Governor Of Havana. and sub
sequently was placed in command Of the Depart
rneut OF Missouri.