Lot
2499 
Confederacy, Robert E. Lee, bold endorsement "R. E. Lee Genl" on field cover addressed in his hand to "Mrs Hetty Pegram, Richmond, Virginia", small cover tear at top, included is a photocopy of the enclosure written in Lee's hand datelined "Petersburg (Va.) 11 Feb, 65" to the widow of General Pegram expressing his condolence over Pegram's death, which is now housed in the collection of the Virginia Historical Society, Extremely Fine; with 1967 G.T. Banks letter of signature attest. Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
A REMARKABLY CHOICE ROBERT E. LEE FIELD COVER ADDRESSED TO GENERAL PEGRAM'S WIDOW.
On January 19, 1865, Pegram married Hetty Cary in a well-attended ceremony in St. Paul's Church in Richmond. Among the celebrants was Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his wife, Varina. Less than three weeks later, Pegram was killed in action during the Battle of Hatcher's Run on February 6, 1865.
Realized: $9,500