War Date Admiral Samuel P. Lee Autograph Letter Signed

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LEE, Samuel Phillips (1812-1897) Commanding Officer, U.S. North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, 1862-64; Commanding Officer, U.S. Mississippi River Squadron, 1864-65.Autograph Letter Signed, “S.P. Lee”, 1p. octavo, March 6, 1863, with cover addressed to Major General SMith, U.S.A. Commanding at Newport News, Viriginia on fine “U.S. Flag Ship ‘Minnesota’ cover. Letter reads “I send the ‘Mount Washington’ for you. The trip to the Yard will take about four hours if extended to Norfolk about two more. In the first case we can return and dine at 6, in the latter at 8 ock. Choose & say. Plates for three..” Fine.

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