Lot
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Confederacy, J.E.B. Stuart. Bold endorsement "Congratulations of J. E. B. Stuart" on flap of buff cover with "Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, C.S.A." imprint and manuscript "Official Business" endorsement, address to Lt. Col. Fitzhugh Lee, 1st Va. Cavalry, original letter datelined "Hd. Qtrs. Army Potomac, Sept. 30th 1861" and states "The General Commanding directs that you report at once to Brig. Genl. J.E.B. Stuart at once your appointment as Lieut. Colonel of the 1st Virginia Cavalry having been made…", signed "Thos. G. Rhett, A. A. Genl."; cover with some wear along top edge, flap with tiny edge tear and light crease, Very Fine, a remarkable field cover signed by J.E.B. Stuart. Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
General James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was one of the Lee's most trusted generals, participating in numerous Civil War battles.
Realized: $10,500