Lot 198
Early, Jubal A. Autograph Letter Signed "J A Early," one page, 8½" x 5¾", Lynchburg, Virginia, 27 July 1888. To General Marcus J. Wright, War Records Office, Washington D.C., with the address portion of the original mailing envelope from "Adjutant General's Office, United Confederate Veterans Office…." Early writes: "I found your letter here on my return from New Orleans two weeks ago, but have not answered sooner because I was not able until to-day to get the information as to Generall R.E. Rodes' birthday, which has now been furnished me by a brother of his from the old family Bible, and is given in the accompanying text [not present]…." General Robert Emmett Rodes was killed during the Battle of Winchester on September 19, 1864. The letter is very fine. Matted with an image of Early and the envelope and archivally framed with Tru-vue conservation glass to an overall size of 22½" z 18½".
Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000.
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