Princes Park Liverpool England April 14th [1866]
Sir,
Having long admired with all the pardonable warmth of an English girl, your great and noble character both in peace and war, I venture (at the risk of intruding on your valuable time) do prefer a request, the fulfilling of which would be most gratifying to me. The favor I solicit is your autograph, a gift which I should treasure most highly. Believe me to be,
Respectfully yours
Clara Banks
Robert E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library, Washington and Lee University
Endorsed by Lee: "14 Apl ’66 Miss Clara Banks of Liverpool desires Autograph Ansd: 2 May."