Lee, Robert E. Autograph letter signed, April 25, 1862....

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Lee, Robert E. Autograph letter signed, April 25, 1862. Lee, Robert E. Letter signed ("R.E. Lee"), 2 pages (8.5 x 10.5 in.; 216 x 267 mm.), front and back, "Head Q'rs Richmond, Va.", 25 April 1862. Written to "H.E. John Milton", Florida Governor John Milton. Toning along right margin; chipping along the edges; separations at folds with 1-in. tear at bottom. Lee writes in part: ...I regret that you should feel any disappointment that the President did not adopt your recommendation in the selection of a Brigadier General to command in Florida...the President did not forget the consideration due to your recommendation, and while he was guided in making the appointment by the advice of those with whom he was already consulting, he did not doubt, nor does he now question, that the interest felt by all concerned in the subject, would secure the attainment of the great object - the advancement of our common cause. Your Excellency's assurance of your readiness to cooperate fully with Genl. Finnegan, is only what the President expected from your known attachment to the country...With reference to the proclamation of Martial Law in the counties designated by Genl. Floyd, the President desires me to say that he does not think the facts stated would justify him in exercising the power...R.E. Lee Genl. Comdg. The reference to martial law is in connection with orders Milton passed to Gen. John B. Floyd for protection of the newly-built Florida Railroad Company tracks, rolling stock and terminals. Florida-content Confederate material is rare.