RR Auction's March Rare Manuscript, Document and Autograph Auction

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Boude and Miley of Lexington, Virginia, signed below the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Matted and framed

TLS, one page, 7.75 x 10.25, February 15, 1956. Brief letter of thanks for birthday wishes. In full: “Thank you for your birthday greeting. I apprecia

Vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 photo by Waltz of Washington, D. C., signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen “To John Snyder, with

TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, American National Red Cross, National Headquarters letterhead, January 7, 1950. Letter to Secretary

Naval officer and oceanographer (1806–1873) who published the first textbook of modern oceanography. LS signed “M. F. Maury,” one page both sides, lig

Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg in one of the pivotal battle

Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg in one of the pivotal battle

Two items: one 3.75 x 5 matte-finish portrait of Nimitz, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral”; and one TLS signed

Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gra

ALS, one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, Headquarters British Army of the Rhine letterhead, September 5, 1946. Letter to “My dear Simbo,” attempting to resc