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LEE, SAMUEL P.

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LEE, SAMUEL P.
(1812 - 1897) Union rear admiral and a relative of Robert E. Lee, he commanded various blockading squadrons and was active at Vicksburg. Early war-date carte-de-visite showing Lee in civilian clothes, signed on verso: ""For Dr. James Palmer, with the best regards of S. P. Lee"". Palmer was the fleet surgeon in Farrugut's fleet. Corners clipped, minor soiling and toning affect image and glue stain affects signature, else very good.