Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 April 1894 — Gen. Lee and Private Lee. [ARTICLE]

Gen. Lee and Private Lee.

Robert E. Lee, Jr., bears a striking resemblance to his father, Gen Robert E. Lee, says a Washington correspondent of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. He rose to the rank of captain in the Confederate army, entering as a private in the famous Rockbridge artillery’ when he was but 18 years old. He was counted one of the bravest and most tireless fighters in the ranks. An interesting incident is related of how he met his father after a hot battle in which young Lee had taken an active part. The artillery was parked in an open field the day after the first fight at Cold Harbor. With the other members of his company Private Lee had sought rest beneath the cannon. One of his comrades called out: “Bob. here comes your father." A figure begrimed with the dirt and smoke of battle crawled from beneath a cannon and stood up to salute and greet Gen. Lee,, who was riding on a tour of inspection. The greeting between father and son was affectionate, although the General had to look closely to recognize his offspring. .