Military Auction: Collection of a Private Dallas Collector
Sep 30, 2025
2223 Monitor Street Dallas, TX 75207, United States
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LOT 6:

Robert E. Lee's 1861 resignation letter from the Army of the U.S. and appointment to Commander of the Military and ...

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Robert E. Lee's 1861 resignation letter from the Army of the U.S. and appointment to Commander
Robert E. Lee's 1861 resignation letter from the Army of the U.S. and appointment to Commander Image - 1
Robert E. Lee's 1861 resignation letter from the Army of the U.S. and appointment to Commander Image - 2
Sold for: $315
Price including buyer’s premium: $ 393.75
Start price:
$ 50
Estimate :
$100 - $200
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 8.25% On the lot's price and buyer's premium
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
Auction took place on Sep 30, 2025 at Dallas Auction Gallery
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Robert E. Lee's 1861 resignation letter from the Army of the U.S. and appointment to Commander of the Military and Naval Forces of Virginia.

Robert E. Lee's April 20th, 1861 resignation letter from the Army of the U.S. and appointment to Commander of the Military and Naval Forces of Virginia. Both letters are dated the same day. There is an accompanying photograph of a portrait of Robert E. Lee. 

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7.5 x D .5 inches, H 3.5 x W 7 x D .5 inches
Framed Dimensions: H 13 x W 19 x D .5 inches 
Condition: Fading with age
Provenance: Private Texas Collection


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