Lot 84
Edwin G. Lee (1836 1870 Confederate brigadier general who served on Stonewall Jackson staff and saw action at Antietain, Frederickburg, and Second Bull Run Important war date Als lp 4to Oct 1, 1864 describing in detail the wounding, last words and death of Confederate adjutant general and Jackson aide "Sandie" Pendleton Lee writes his wife in part He was shot while rallying the cowardly cavalry on our left at Fishers Hill A minie bullet struck him in the left hip caught in his pants fell out when they pulled his pants off I have it his watch pocket book he left messages for us all perfectly calm ready to die said he would meet us in heaven Mcguire stooped and kissed him and Sandy said seizing his hand oh Mcguire I do so want to meet you in heaven Lee also describes orders from early to take Rockfish Gap and battles with federals we waded in whipped them It was a beautifull little fight Gen Kemper telegraphs me, I have been promoted [to brigadier general Superb
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