Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation | January 10
Wed, Jan 10, 2024 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 94
General Robert E. Lee Hand Written and Signed Letter with Brady Image
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
December 16, 1863, a friendly letter on lined paper, signed "RE Lee" to "My dear Miss Lin (Hascall) & Lucy (Minniquode)", detailing a soldier's release for a Christmas visit, letter sight 9-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., and transcription of letter, matted and framed along with recognized Matthew Brady image of the sullen General, framed 32 x 28 in. overall
Provenance: Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
Condition
good overall, mild folding to letter, not removed from frame for examination
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Property from a Historic South Carolina Plantation
