Title: Fair copy of Lee's Farewell Address to the Army of Northern Virginia, General Order No. 9 Author: Lee, Robert E. Place: No place Publisher: Date: c.1865 Description: 23 lines, in ink, on single sheet of stationery with embossed seal at top left reading "Home". 25x16 cm. (8x6¼"). Rare contemporary fair copy of Robert E. Lee's Farewell Address to his troops, beginning "After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources." Lee's surrender at Appomattox brought at end to hostilities in the bloodiest conflict in American history. Lot Amendments Condition: Old folds, very good or better. Item number: 227855
Title: Fair copy of Lee's Farewell Address to the Army of Northern Virginia, General Order No. 9 Author: Lee, Robert E. Place: No place Publisher: Date: c.1865 Description: 23 lines, in ink, on single sheet of stationery with embossed seal at top left reading "Home". 25x16 cm. (8x6¼"). Rare contemporary fair copy of Robert E. Lee's Farewell Address to his troops, beginning "After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources." Lee's surrender at Appomattox brought at end to hostilities in the bloodiest conflict in American history. Lot Amendments Condition: Old folds, very good or better. Item number: 227855
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