Burke, Herbert & Co.,

                        Bankers & Brokers

            Alexandria, Va., Febry 17^th 1866

Genl R. E. Lee

            Metropolitan Hotel

                        Washington City

                                                                        Dr Sr

                                                                                    Your --?—for the credit of Com. S. S. Lee  $25 which we have this day advised him

                                                                        Very respectfully

                                                                        Burke Herbert & Co

Notation on reverse in General Lee’s handwriting:

            17 Feb ‘66

Burke & Herbert

Has placed $25.00