Gentle but firm, decided, and fixed in his
convictions, but respectful and deferential to those of others, he
was a model of all the splendid qualities which make up the
character of a courteous and Christian gentleman.
In addition to all these natural gifts his convictions led him to
the profession and practice of a simple and genuine faith in the
religion of Christ.
After an honorable military and civil career, in the peace of God
and in charity with his fellow-men, this worthy son of an
illustrious family died the death of the righteous and in the hope
of immortality through Him in whom he believed and trusted.
The faculty therefore declare--
That they have heard of the death of Gen. LEE with deep sorrow, and
mourn it as a calamity to his family, his friends, his country, and
to this university.
That they tender to his family these expressions of their
affectionate esteem for him as a personal friend as well as for his
service as a public man, and their sincere sympathy with them in
their peculiar and irreparable bereavement.
A copy. Teste:
JNO. L. CAMPBELL,
_Clerk of the Faculty_.
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