Lee freed the slaves of his late father-in-law, G.W.P. Custis, in accordance
with Custis's will. I believe Lee was the executor. I don't know that Lee
personally owned slaves at any time; but I am happy to be corrected on this
point.

Henry Wiencek
Charlottesville

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