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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 8, 1851 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Major Wm. D. Fraser |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 1663 Robert E. Lee. lp ALS datelined Mar. 7, 1851, to Maj. Fraser, Corps of Engineers, N.Y., with integral address leaf in his hand and franked with a U.S. 1847 5c Red Brown (1), tied by crease and blue "Baltimore Md." cds and red "5" handstamp. Very Fine, possibly the only known 1847 Issue stamped cover from Robert E. Lee still extant. In 1848 Lee was placed in charge of the construction of Ft. Carroll in Baltimore harbor; his letter expresses his need for an experienced diver to assist in securing the underwater foundation. E. 10,000-15,000
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 753
Alexander listed as 3/8/51
William Davidson Fraser (-1856) graduated first in his class from West Point in 1834 under the name William Smith and was breveted Major on May 30, 1848 for bravery and meritorious conduct in the face of the enemy in Mexico.
William D. Fraser and Robert E. Lee were both Captains of the Corp of Engineers during the Mexican War.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Inc. sale 753
Alexander listed as 3/8/51
William Davidson Fraser (-1856) graduated first in his class from West Point in 1834 under the name William Smith and was breveted Major on May 30, 1848 for bravery and meritorious conduct in the face of the enemy in Mexico.
William D. Fraser and Robert E. Lee were both Captains of the Corp of Engineers during the Mexican War.
