Lot #1651 Robert E. Lee: Small Envelope with Strands of His Hair with a Cut Signatue with COA for Hair by Charles Hamilton.

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Robert E. Lee: Small Envelope with Strands of His Hair with a Cut Signatue with COA for Hair by Charles Hamilton (1807-1870) Confederate general and storied military leader during the American Civil War and later, President of Washington & Lee from 1865 until his death in 1870. Offered is a Letter of Authenticity by Charles Hamilton of wisps of hair from 1869 auctioned at Christies NYC. That larger lock was disassembled and divided into small envelopes backed with black paper. Also included is a cut signature that was paired with the hair strands and letter of authenticity. The three elements could be fashioned into a nice presentation. LOA is 11 x 8.5". Estimated Value $300 - 600

Categories: Wars & Military