1836 Letter signed by Robert E. Lee

Description

Letter from Portland, Maine requesting additional furlough time for a solider who had been ill from Parker Grenough. Signed "RE Lee" on the reverse.

Condition

Signatures were collected over many years. They weren?t authenticated and being sold as found. Please see pictures for condition and details. Local pick up on Saturday, March 7 or inhouse shipping offered. Invoices totaling over $5000 require payment by money order or wire transfer. Please see terms of sale before bidding.

Buyer's Premium

20%

1836 Letter signed by Robert E. Lee

Lot 0542

Estimate $100-$1,000Mar 2, 2026, 9:00 AM EST

Starting Price

Secure

$50

SET YOUR MAX BID

$50

$60

$70

Or select a higher max bid amount

1 bidder is watching this item

Get approved to bid.

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

Civil War Memorabilia Estate Auction

Mar 02, 2026 9:00 AM EST

Worcester, MA, United States

Edmond A. Blackmar "E" Co. CT 13th Infantry letters: Edmond A. Blackmar "E" Co. CT 13th Infantry large group of Civil War letters. Letters to his brother discussing Rebels capturing a boat, soldiers dying, and what was happening in his camp and at

Mar 02, 2026Edmond A. Blackmar "E" Co. CT 13th Infantry letters

Many Letters to Cornelia Hall, Mansfield, CT others: Large group of Civil War letters to Cornelia Hall, Mansfield, Connecticut & others. Letters signed "Willie" and a pay document for Julius Hall. An 1862 letter informs her of the death of Reverend

Mar 02, 2026Many Letters to Cornelia Hall, Mansfield, CT others

George Gatchell & George Deering Maine letters: George Gatchell & George Deering Maine soldiers large group of Civil War letters. George A, Gatchell "F" Co. ME 19th Infantry. George . Deering "F" Co. 2nd Lieutenant Maine 16th Infantry. Letters and

Mar 02, 2026George Gatchell & George Deering Maine letters

W.A. Douglass to Sarah McQuinton, Ohio letters: Civil War letters: W.A. Douglass to Sarah McQuinton, Morning Sun, OH Other letters discussing gun boats, battles, etc.

Mar 02, 2026W.A. Douglass to Sarah McQuinton, Ohio letters

Charles Ray Brayton Morris Island, SC & others: Letters from Morris Island, South Carolina: Charles Ray Brayton & others. Two Letters to "Colonel" from Charles Ray Brayton RI 3rd Heavy Artillery and US Army 17th Infantry. Rose from 1st Lieutenant

Mar 02, 2026Charles Ray Brayton Morris Island, SC & others

Reuben T. Wells E Co. NY 115th Infantry, etc. letters: Civil War Letters - Hilton Head, SC: Reuben T. Wells E Co. NY 115th Infantry, etc. Wells Letter describes Troops near them who could talk with the Confederate Troops who invited them for Breakfast

Mar 02, 2026Reuben T. Wells E Co. NY 115th Infantry, etc. letters

South Carolina Confederate Soldier's Letter, etc.: James Binnie says that the Yankees have sent most of their troops away accept for a Regiment of Black Troops. Letter from Joseph W. Lilley B Co. PA 97th Infantry discusses news that General Hooker is

Mar 02, 2026South Carolina Confederate Soldier's Letter, etc.

Civil War Letters - Charleston, SC & others: Civil War Letters - Charleston, SC & others (One signed by 2 Future Generals). Letter from Commodore Budd on USS Ellen signed on reverse by Future Generals T.W. Sherman and Rufus Saxton (Won Medal of

Mar 02, 2026Civil War Letters - Charleston, SC & others

N C William H. Gittens Asst. Surgeon IL 16th Inf.: Civil War Letters - North Carolina William H. Gittens Asst. Surgeon IL 16th Infantry. Gittens content: "? our Division has had another hard battel and the 78th and 16th badly used up as well."

Mar 02, 2026N C William H. Gittens Asst. Surgeon IL 16th Inf.

South / North Carolina Civil War Documents, etc.: Soldier's Pass. 1862 Citadel Academy Receipt.1862 Adams Express Receipt & other ephemera.

Mar 02, 2026South / North Carolina Civil War Documents, etc.

Lt. Haddock PA 8th &15th Cav. Letters & CDV: Lt. J. Hazelton Haddock L. Co, PA 8th &15th Cavalry Letters & CDV. Letter written by Haddock discussing a Review of the Troops by President Lincoln and General Hooker. A CDV of 1st Lieutenant

Mar 02, 2026Lt. Haddock PA 8th &15th Cav. Letters & CDV

Ohio Rgm'ts Letters: First to Raise Stars & Stripes: Ohio Rgm'ts Civil War Letters: First to Raise Stars & Stripes on "Rebel Breastworks". Sgt. Joseph Maitland 95th Ohio with Battle Content on Vicksburg and Jackson. "We were the first to raise the

Mar 02, 2026Ohio Rgm'ts Letters: First to Raise Stars & Stripes

Pvt. Jacob Boroway 107th Ohio Vols Battle Content: Was wounded at Gettysburg July 1st. Describes Stonewall Jackson's Flank Attack at Chancellorsville. Describes wounded and dead soldiers. "legs shot off, others arms, others hands, some shot in the

Mar 02, 2026Pvt. Jacob Boroway 107th Ohio Vols Battle Content

Illinois Rgm'ts Civil War Letters: John Ford 104th, etc.: Illinois Rgm'ts Civil War Letters: Corporal John Ford 104th Fighting Bragg's Army, etc.. Corporal John Ford fighting the Confederates of Bragg's Army in Tennessee at Hoover's Gap. Manchester, and Elk

Mar 02, 2026Illinois Rgm'ts Civil War Letters: John Ford 104th, etc.

Michigan Civil War Letters & others: Michigan & other States Civil War Letters: Pvt. George Kingston 21st infantry, etc. Kingston of Co. D MI 21st Infantry letter referencing Battle of Perrysville. 16 year old Private Andrew J. Piper

Mar 02, 2026Michigan Civil War Letters & others

George Montaney 16th Wisconsin & other letters: Wisconsin & other States Civil War Letters: George Montaney Co. B. 16th, etc. George Montaney Co. B WI 16th Infantry. Informing friend that he enlisted. Fought in the Battle of Shiloh and died of

Mar 02, 2026George Montaney 16th Wisconsin & other letters

Hannibal Augustus Johnson 3rd Maine Reg't, etc.: Hannibal Augustus Johnson 3rd Maine Reg't 3rd Corps Chancellorsville Battle, etc. Content: Battle scenes at Chancellorsville, Discusses Plank Road attack. Johnson would later be taken prisoner on

Mar 02, 2026Hannibal Augustus Johnson 3rd Maine Reg't, etc.

Alfred C. Brown ME16th Infantry - Burnside's Front: Alfred C. Brown Maine C. Co. 16th Infantry Engagement along Burnside's Front. Content: Battle of the Crater

Mar 02, 2026Alfred C. Brown ME16th Infantry - Burnside's Front

Pvt. Daniel Sanborn ME 19th Inf. Gettysburg Letters: Private Daniel Sanborn Co. C. Maine 19th Infantry Gettysburg Letters. "Every barn and house and shed was used for hospitable (sic) for the wounded?" Another letter written on the "Battlefield" at

Mar 02, 2026Pvt. Daniel Sanborn ME 19th Inf. Gettysburg Letters

Maine Letters: Battle of Cane River Crossing, etc.: Maine Regiments Civil War Letters: Battle of Cane River Crossing and others. Musician Henry C. Long discusses Bayard Taylor & Horace Greely speaking. Paul Chadbourn Co. I Maine 1st Cavalry. "?the

Mar 02, 2026Maine Letters: Battle of Cane River Crossing, etc.

Related Items

ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.: 1 page ALS, West Point, April 1, 1853, Lee as commandant at US Military Academy donates $10 to Christ Church. CONDITION: very good overall. (02-25025-11/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.

Mar 01, 2026ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.

ROBERT E LEE SIGNED MILITARY LETTER.: 1 page LS, May 6, 1836 to Adjutant General Roger Jones. CONDITION: fine, archival tissue on verso to stabilize folds. (02-25025-59/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.

Mar 01, 2026ROBERT E LEE SIGNED MILITARY LETTER.

WARTIME ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.: 1 page RE Lee ALS, HDQ ANV, April 16, 1864 to General Braxton Bragg. Concerns movement of Gen. Longstreet's troops. CONDITION: very good, tipped edges on larger sheet. (02-25025-3/JS). NON-GUN. $7,000

Mar 01, 2026WARTIME ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.

ROBERT E LEE LETTER SIGNED.: 1 page LS, Washington, Engineer Dept to Capt. WA Eliason, April 1, 1837, Lee signs as lieutenant assistant commanding. CONDITION: very good, archival tissue on verso. (02-25025-48/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000

Mar 01, 2026ROBERT E LEE LETTER SIGNED.

FACSIMILE ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER TO: LONGSTREET. Early copy of 1 page ALS, Lexington, Va Jan. 26, 1866 to Longstreet Owen & Co, New Orleans. Possibly made as advertisement for Longstreet company. On light weight manifold paper. Originall

Mar 01, 2026FACSIMILE ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER TO

ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.: 1 page ALS, Lexington, Va February 24, 1866 to Charles E. Waters. Lee writes: "It affords me Pleasure to do anything in my power to aid the ladies of Baltimore in their benevolent enterprise" Lee encl

Mar 01, 2026ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.

ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.: 3 page ALS, Lexington, Va, March 29, 1866 to Miss RC Stiles, Lee ends with "Praying that the rich blessings of Heaven may be always with you". CONDITION: very good overall, cracking at folds. (02-2502

Mar 01, 2026ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.

FINE EARLY WARTIME ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER: SIGNED. 2 page "RE Lee" ALS, HDQ Valley Mountain, August 24, 1861, Lee writes Col. Berkley concerning consolidation of Virginia troops under General John B Floyd during the Kanawha Valley campaign jus

Mar 01, 2026FINE EARLY WARTIME ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER

ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.: 1 page ALS, July 8, 1869, Lexington to Col. Michael Harman, concerning the Lexington hotel. Col. Harman had been Stonewall Jackson's QM and had just purchased the hotel. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: typed

Mar 01, 2026ROBERT E LEE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED.

1864 Letter Camp Russell to Cambridge, Vermont: 1864 Civil War Letter from Camp Russell to Cambridge, Vermont. General Sherman and other Content

Mar 02, 20261864 Letter Camp Russell to Cambridge, Vermont

1863 Letter from 118th Illinois Soldier, etc.: 1863 Letter from 118th Illinois Soldier: Vicksburg, Black River Bridge, etc.

Mar 02, 20261863 Letter from 118th Illinois Soldier, etc.

ATTRACTIVE & RARE WARTIME ROBERT E LEE LETTER TO: HIS SON GENERAL CUSTIS LEE. 1 page RE Lee ALS, Camp Orange, August 10, 1863, Lee ends letter "The enemy seems quiet now. The heat is excessive. We never move but we lose some horses & men fall from ex

Mar 01, 2026ATTRACTIVE & RARE WARTIME ROBERT E LEE LETTER TO

Related Searches

Price ResultsAuctions in Massachusetts

TOP