Confederate brigadier general during the Civil War (1836–1870). He was a member of the Lee family and first cousin once removed of Robert E. Lee. AQS on both sides of an off-white 6.25 x 3.25 album page, signed at the conclusion, “E. G. Lee, Shepherdstown 1852.” Lee pens a poem entitled “To a Lady,” in full: “Oh! it is hard to part from all / that’s given us sweet pleasure’s call, / from that which doth the heart enthrall / which bids the sorrows of life fall / from round the soul. / If though wilt give a thought to me / when I am far away from thee! / Will this, sweet friendships token be / as on through lifes rough turbid sea / my frail tongue glides?” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.
