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Lot #419
Robert E. Lee Signed 1866 Washington College Student Standing Card

General Lee as the president of Washington College

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General Lee as the president of Washington College

Rare partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 7 x 9, June 1866. A Washington College student standing card issued to R. M. Gillespie, which lists his standing, order in class, and class size for studies like Latin, Greek, mathematics, and composition. Signed neatly at the conclusion by Robert E. Lee as president of the college. Affixed to a same-size sheet and in very good to fine condition, with wrinkling, toning and soiling, and trimmed edges, none of which adversely affect Lee's signature. From October 1865 until his death at the age of 63, Lee served as president of Washington College in Lexington, Virginia, a public role in which he vocally supported reconciliation between North and South and President Johnson's plans for the quick restoration of the former Confederate states.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
  • Dates: #695 - Ended July 10, 2024





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