FACT CHECK: ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2, CLAUSE 3 OF THE FINAL CONSTITUTION OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA PROTECTS SLAVERY 17 Oct Author John Needham No. Article 1, Section 2, Clause 3 are delegated powers from the States invested in its agent, the Congress of the Confederate States, according to Article 1, Section 1 of the Confederate Compact.
FACT CHECK: ROBERT EDWARD LEE WAS THE ONLY EXECUTOR TO GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKE CUSTIS’ WILL AFTER HIS DEATH IN 1857 9 Oct Author John Needham No. George Washington Parke Curtis appointed FOUR executors to his estate, including Robert Edward Lee.
FACT CHECK: ROBERT EDWARD LEE INHERITED SLAVES FROM HIS FATHER-IN-LAW, GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKE CUSTIS AFTER HIS DEATH IN 1857 7 Oct Author John Needham No. Robert Edward Lee did not inherit any slaves from his Father-In-Law, George Washington Parke Curtis passed away in 1857.