LETTER FROM GOVERNOR PICKENS, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE.

LETTER FROM GOVERNOR PICKENS, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE. This hand-written letter, signed by Governor Francis Wilkinson Pickens, governor of South Carolina, was executed December 2, 1861. Consisting of two sheets, each written on a sgl side and measure 12-1/2″ x 8″. They are difficult to read but discuss the coastal defense of South Carolina. A report to Lee on the state of coastal defenses for South Carolina and the efficiency and construction thereof. On December 5th, General Lee responds to this letter and that letter is offered in this same auction today. This letter is signed by Governor Pickens. According to the consignor, this document (together with 3 other related ones in this auction) has descended to him down through his family. CONDITION: A few ink blotches in the text. Paper has slight fold creases and toned, but generally sound. 4-33402 JJ49 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1395	$862.00	LETTER FROM GOVERNOR PICKENS, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE. This hand-written letter, signed by Governor Francis Wilkinson Pickens, governor of South Carolina, was executed December 2, 1861. Consisting of two sheets, each written on a sgl side and measure 12-1/2″ x 8″. They are difficult to read but discuss the coastal defense of South Carolina. A report to Lee on the state of coastal defenses for South Carolina and the efficiency and construction thereof. On December 5th, General Lee responds to this letter and that letter is offered in this same auction today. This letter is signed by Governor Pickens. According to the consignor, this document (together with 3 other related ones in this auction) has descended to him down through his family. CONDITION: A few ink blotches in the text. Paper has slight fold creases and toned, but generally sound. 4-33402 JJ49 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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