Lot 202
Lee, Stephen Dill. War-date correspondence between Gen. Stephen Dill Lee (no relation to the Virginia Lees) and Gen. Joseph E. Hooker, Signed by Lee at the bottom, "Jackson Miss / Jan 19, 1864 / A true copy / S.D. Lee / Maj. Genl," one page, on blue, ruled paper, 10" x 8". Archivally framed with Tru-vue conservation glass to an overall size of 18" x 19¾". Very good; some toning and a few edge splits. Accompanied by an original carte-de-visite photograph of Stephen D. Lee. The letter is datelined Grenada, Nov. 23rd 1863, to Gen. Johnston in Meridian: "The Civil authorities in North Miss are issuing writs to recover wagons & teams captured trading with the Enemy….Trading is being carried on…measures are necessary to stop it. I advise that all captives be confiscated ….Will hold property until I hear from you…." Gen. Johnston's reply is recorded below: "The Secretary of War directs that wagons & teams employed in trade with the enemy are suject to Confiscation, therefore maintain such Confiscation…." Stephen Dill Lee's signature is considered "most desirable" (Reese).
Lee was at the surrender of Vicksburg. After his exchange, he was promoted Maj. Gen. (3 Aug. '63) and put in command of all the cavalry in Mississippi, where he dealt with the problem in this letter.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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