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Robert E. Lee Family Document

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Robert E. Lee Family Document
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Handwritten obituary eulogizing General Robert E. Lee's grandson and namesake, Colonel Robert Edward Lee. According to the text, titled ''In Memoriam'', a song played at the funeral, ''Ye Saints of The Lord'' was ''...General Robert E. Lee's favorite hymn, sung at his funeral, and ever since at the funerals of all the members of his family...'' Three pages measure 7.5'' x 10.25''. Brittle paper with chipping and toning, else very good. Also included is a 1921 letter regarding family plans for a baptism with envelope addressed to Edward J. Lee.