May 12, 2005 - Sale 2043

Sale 2043 - Lot 27

Price Realized: $ 14,950
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 5,000 - $ 7,500
TELEGRAM TO ROBERT E. LEE (CIVIL WAR.) DAVIS, JEFFERSON. Autograph Telegram Signed, to Robert E. Lee, written during the siege of Petersburg, asking whether an expedition should proceed due to the delay in arms and fear of discovery by the enemy. 1 page, approximately 4x8 inches, Southern Telegraph Companies form; written in pencil, minor browning, usual folds; framed. [Richmond], 8 July 1864
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"Genl [Fitzhugh?] Lee telegraphs delay on account of nonarrival of arms. In this town, I hear the expedition is spoken of on the streets. Shall it proceed under change of circumstances and possibility of notice being given to the enemy. If not, stop it as you deem best."