Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to John MacKay
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01071 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 27, 1838 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Lee's signature is cross-written on page 4 as part of the address leaf. This letter betrays some bitterness towards politicians even as it teases MacKay for his remote posting. Also, mentions improvements on Mississippi.
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