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Robert E. Lee

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Robert E. Lee

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Auction Date:2012 Oct 17 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, October 2, 1869. Letter to his nephew John Mason Lee. In full: “I recd this mrng your letter of the 27 ult: from Ravensworth enclosing telegram from Major Conway Howard. Last Summer I met Col: Clarke Esq. to whom I spoke about my desire to obtain a position for you. He said he had just recd a letter from Major Howard requesting him to send him an asst. of gentlemanly Character &c & he thought that you would answer his purpose as I knew that it had been some time since your attention had been given to Engineering & in view of the distance expense &c. I requested him to write to Major Howard, state the Case & get his answer. I presume Major Howards telegram to you is the result. Major Howard & Col: Clarke were Engineers of the Army of N.V. [Northern Virginia] & you may have seen them on the lines around Richmond & Petersburg. The former was a great deal with Genl. A.P. Hill–Clarke said he wanted ten assistants. I have no doubt it is a good position. It will require work, energy & ability to succeed & I hope that you have all that. Howard has charge of one of the R. Roads in Texas–I have forgotten which. The position to which Mr. Williams refers I presume is an Agency in the Insurance, or rather Life Assurance Compy, of which Mr. Fenber is the V. Pres: & Manager. It extends over the Southern States. It depends upon your preferences in a pursuit in Life. The life in Texas might be a rough one, but profitable, if you liked Engineering & qualified yourself for the position. Major Howard seems to want you at once & you would be justified from his Telegram to report to him. Fitz & your Mother will advise you what is best for you to do–I return telegram. All are well as usual & I am glad to hear that your Godmother is in her accustomed health. Give my love to all with you in which all with me unite.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few creases, and scattered toning and soiling. A great letter with mentions of several of the most important parts of Lee’s storied life: his home state of Texas, engineering, and his Confederate comrades.
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