“Lee’s high character, his moral courage, his noble nature, and his mastery of the art of war, make him a notable figure in history.”
MINIATURE MODEL OF LEE
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N. 2nd and East Jefferson Streets
Sculptor, Henry M. Shrady. Presented by the Honourable and Mrs. Alexander Wilbourne Weddell through the Richmond Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. 1937. This charming equestrian figure of the Confederate General, by Shrady, was executed as the first step in a heroic statue commissioned by Mr. McIntire. The sculptor’s sudden death prevented the fulfillment of this contract, but Charlottesville is fortunate in owning this model of the artist’s noble conception.
ENVOI
In the 1870’s the town’s postmaster lay in his final illness. In the manner of the day a friend sat beside his bed and extolled the blessedness of heaven. The old gentleman assented quietly, adding, “but I believe I should prefer to compromise and remain in Charlottesville.”
1. Old Court House 2. Sixth Street 3. Farrish House 4. Stonewall Jackson 5. Lee Statue 6. Monticello; Ash Lawn; Michie Tavern 7. Lewis & Clark 8. George Rogers Clark Shaded Area—Old Town
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