Revolutionary War hero (1756–1818), father of Robert E. Lee, who captured British posts in New York and in the South and who later served as Governor of Virginia and as a US congressman. Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 11.75, May 7, 1793. Governor Lee appoints Andrew Fulton “Ensign in the first Battalion of the thirty second Regiment of the said Militia.” Boldly signed at the bottom by Lee. In good to very good condition, with several old tape repairs to reverse of fragile intersecting folds, two vertical folds through letters of signature, a few fold separations, scattered moderate toning, small pencil notation, and paper loss to left edge. The paper seal is toned, but intact. RRAuction COA.
