COOKE, Giles B.

Just Before and After Lee Surrendered.

Item #69531

COOKE, Giles B. Just Before and After Lee Surrendered. [Houston: Houston Chronicle, 1922]. [10]pp. Orig. printed wrappers. Near fine. Presentation inscription from the author on p.[2], "To Mrs. Charles R. Hyde from her old friend, (Rev.) Giles B. Cooke, 19 Jan. 1931. With two autograph letters signed from the author to Mrs. Hyde, dated 10 & 19 January 1931, sending her this pamphlet and reminiscing about her father. Dornbusch III, 1863, Cooke was the last survivor of Lee's staff. He served on Beauregard's staff until the last year of the war, transferring to that of Lee in November 1864. He was at Lee's side in the days leading up to Appomattox.

Price: $750.00