Eldest son of Robert E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general and aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis (1832–1913). DS, signed “G. W. C. Lee, Class of 1854,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10.5, January 1, 1899. Interesting circular issued to officers and graduates of West Point requesting information to be published in Cullum’s Register, filled out and signed by Lee. He indicates his civil occupation, “Presdt. Emeritus, W. & L. U., Resigned office of Presdt. W. & L. University to take effect July 1, 1897.” At the bottom, he writes, “I have not a copy of Genl. Cullum’s Register by me, having left mine in the Library of W. &. L. University, and do not know what is my record in the register.” He also fills out the final line to read, “I am the son of an officer, namely, of Robt. Edward Lee.” The document bears several editorial notations. In fine condition, with scattered fingerprint smudges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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