2020-09 Putnal
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LEE, Fitzhugh(1835 - 1905) Confederate major general and nephew of Robert E. Lee. Fitzhugh Lee directed cavalry in Stuart's ride around McClellan and fought at Antietam and Gettysburg. He cut his way out of Appomattox as well, only to surrender two days later. Autograph Letter Signed, "W.H.F. Lee" 1p. octavo, Richmond, Virginia, April 13, 1866, addressed to "Lieut Gen. Grant Commdg. Armies of United States" and reads "I have the honor to apply for an extension of my parole. By the terms of the parole, I have considered myself limited to the State of Virginia; and occasions have occurred when my presence has been required outside of the limits of the State, in the transaction of business..." Mounted, else Fine.
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