Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana

Fine Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana

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Lee, Robert E. | Lee's letter, 13 June 1865, to General Edward O. Ord, beginning his long road to amnesty and restored citizenship

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December 16, 03:27 PM GMT

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80,000 - 120,000 USD

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55,000 USD

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Lee, Robert E.

Autograph letter signed ("R E Lee"), 1 1/4 pages (203 x 129 mm) on a sheet of paper, Richmond, 13 June 1865, to General Edward O. Ord, with autograph envelope addressed "Genl Ord | Comm[andin]g &c" and docketed "fr Gen Lee," accompanied by several related later documents (described below).

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