Many people in Lee's time, as well as the people who live in this time now, don't usually use their middle names in the way of presenting themselves to others or in conversation.
It seems much easier for most people to use the initial of their middle name.
I'll try to give you an example, Union General, Ulysses Simpson Grant, never used his full middle name either. He was and will always be known as Ulysses S. Grant.
it stands for Edward It is his middle name, Edward
Because Robert E. Lee sounds like a bosserest name to control the negroes
His full name was, Robert Edward Lee.
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I think it was what his slaves called him: 'Marse Robert'.
it stands for Edward It is his middle name, Edward
Because Robert E. Lee sounds like a bosserest name to control the negroes
it was shorter
Robert Edward Lee.
Edward
Facts about General Robert Lee
His full name was, Robert Edward Lee.
Robert E. Lee was not a farmer but a career, professional soldier.
He was born with the name "Robert Edward Lee".
His name at birth: Robert Edward LeeHis name at birth: Robert Edward LeeHis name at birth: Robert Edward LeeHis name at birth: Robert Edward LeeHis name at birth: Robert Edward LeeHis name at birth: Robert Edward Lee
I think it was what his slaves called him: 'Marse Robert'.
Robert Edward Lee was born January 19, 1807 and died October 12, 1870.