[AnAmericanMother]

What I hope is a beneficent series of coincidences . . .

1. General Lee's birthday.

2. Yesterday, my daughter's AP American History class discussed the surrender at Appomattox, and the noble and honorable conduct of the General (as well as his opponent) and the love Lee's troops had for him. She exclaimed, "What a GOOD man!" What could I do but agree?

3. Last night, she had her interview with Washington & Lee.

(Prophetic? I sure hope so.)

Lee's tomb in the Lee Chapel on campus

Traveller is buried just outside the consecrated ground.

Lee's office, preserved as he left it for the last time.

[SouthernFreebird]

Awesome pictures!

[rowhey]

As a graduate of VMI (where Stonewall Jackson taught physics) and Washington and Lee University School of Law, I can assuredly say that your daughter will be in good hands should she be accepted.

Good luck to the both of you.

[groanup]

3. Last night, she had her interview with Washington & Lee.

Good luck. My daughter rejected W&L outright. Too far north. LOL.

[OrioleFan]

I grew up in Appomattox. Lived about 3 miles east of the village off Rt 24 in Vera, Va.

[linda_22003]

When I saw "Traveller's" grave, someone had left a few apples on the stone. I thought that was charming. :)