Bidspirit auction | Robert E. Lee's 1861 resignation

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