Major General 1st Virginia Cavalry who fought at Chancellorsville and Spotsylvania, Governor of Virginia, and Robert E. Lee’s nephew. ALS signed “Fitzhugh Lee, Consul General,” one page, 5 x 8, Consulate General of the United States letterhead, June 18, 1896. Letter issued for his friend William Ryan. In part, “This is to certify that the bearer Mr. William Ryan - a personal friend of mine is a citizen of Richmond, Virginia…also one of the collectors of Internal Revenue…being appointed by President Cleveland. He has been on a social visit to Havana and is about to return home.” In fine condition, with pencil notation to top and expected folds. R&R COA.
