Washington Ga March 12, 1866
Dear Sir
My profound respect for your character has led me to prefer the advantages of educating him in his own state & to send my ward Mr. Wm H Barrett to the institution over which you preside.
For any influence you may exercise to make him a man in the genuine sense of the word - of energy, truthfulness a modest merit, I shall be most grateful With great respect
Your obt Servt
Saml Barrett
Robert E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library, Washington and Lee University
Endorsed by Lee: "Georgia 12 March ’66 Saml Barrett Sends his ward WHB To Washn College."