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Confederate Postal History: Robert E. Lee Field Letter

Lot 649

Lot 649    

Confederacy, Robert E. Lee. Bold endorsement "R. E. Lee Genl" on blue envelope addressed in his hand to "Gen'l Stuart Comm Cav.", small cover tear at top, included is a photocopy of the enclosure written in Lee's hand, which is now housed in the Duke University Library, Extremely Fine, a remarkably choice Robert E. Lee field cover addressed to General Jeb Stuart.
Estimate    $6,000 - 8,000.

General James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was one of the Lee's most trusted generals, participating in numerous Civil War battles.

Realized: $6,000

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Lot 649

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