LOT #25460 |
Sold on Dec 2, 2006 for: Not Sold
1/6th Plate Ambrotype Of A Wounded Fitzhugh Lee. Fitzhugh Lee, nephew of Robert E. Lee, is shown here in this 6th plate ambr...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
1/6th Plate Ambrotype Of A Wounded Fitzhugh Lee. Fitzhugh Lee, nephew of Robert E. Lee, is shown here in this 6th plate ambrotype recovering from an Indian arrow wound suffered in action during the winter of 1858 -1859 in a battle that left over 100 Indian warriors dead. Fresh from the West Point Class of 1856, Lee served with the Fifth US Cavalry in the Wichita Mountains under Major Earl Van Dorn, later a Confederate general himself. Serving with Kirby Smith, also destined for Confederate stars, Lee was wounded by an Indian arrow. Van Dorn was wounded in the same engagement, making three future Confederate generals all wounded on the same day by Indians before the Civil War while serving in the Union army! Seated to Lee's left in this ambrotype is another soldier who may be Smith. Lee went on to command cavalry under legendary General JEB Stuart in the Civil War while rising to the rank of Major General. Again wounded during war, this time at the battle of Third Winchester, Lee would rise to command the entire Confederate cavalry after Stuart was killed. This 6th plate ambrotype is in good condition in a gutta percha case with velvet interior. This is a unique pre-War find of a significant historical figure.Auction Info
2006 December Signature Civil War Auction #642 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2006
1st-2nd
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 1,083
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms