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ONE OF VERY FEW REMAING OF THE ORIGINAL 1918 pamphlet which was a self-published, "cheaply produced" pamphlet intended to raise money for a church, very few original copies have survived in good condition, making them quite valuable to collectors of African Americana and Civil War history. "History of The Life of REV. WM. MACK LEE Body servant of General Robert E. Lee through the Civil War, cook from 1861-1865, Still Living under the Protection of the Southern States" Copyrighted Year 1918 by Rev. Wm. Mack. Despite those contradictions regarding the claims of Rev WM Lee, the book remains a significant artifact of the era's folklore. Reverend William Mack Lee (1835-1932) was a minister who gained notoriety for claiming to have been the personal body servant and cook to General Robert E. Lee during the American Civil War. In 1918, he published a short book (often described as a pamphlet) titled: History of the Life of Rev. Wm. Mack Lee, Body Servant of General Robert E. Lee Through the Civil War: Cook from 1861 to 1865. Key Details from the Book Content: The book is a brief, 15 to 19-page autobiographical account. It contains anecdotes about his alleged service, including a famous story about cooking General Lee's "pet hen" (Nellie) to feed hungry generals when food was scarce. Purpose: He reportedly wrote and sold the pamphlet to raise funds to pay off the debt on his church, the Third Baptist Church (or a church in the Churchland area of Norfolk, Virginia). Claims: He claimed to have been born on the Lee plantation, raised at Arlington House, and present with General Lee at major battles like Bull Run and the surrender at Appomattox. He also claimed that General Lee left him $360 in his will for his education. Historical Perspective While the book was popular among "Lost Cause" advocates and at Confederate reunions in the early 20th century, modern historians and even some contemporary Confederate veterans have identified significant inaccuracies in his account: Servant Records: Historical records and Robert E. Lee's private letters identify his wartime servants as men named Perry (a servant), Meredith (a cook), and Bryan?not William Mack Lee. General Lee's Will: Robert E. Lee's actual will does not mention William Mack Lee or a $360 bequest. Military Inaccuracies: The book places Robert E. Lee at the First Battle of Bull Run, though Lee was not present at that engagement. Despite these contradictions, the book remains a significant artifact of the era's folklore. You can find digital copies of the full text through the University of North Carolina's "Documenting the American South" project. The value of the book "History of the Life of Rev. Wm. Mack Lee" varies significantly depending on whether you have an original 1918 pamphlet or a modern reprint. Because the original was a self-published, "cheaply produced" pamphlet intended to raise money for a church, very few original copies have survived in good condition, making them quite valuable to collectors of African Americana and Civil War history.This civil war prominent COLLECTIBLE is offered from a private library. Book (soft cover) is in good condition relative to its' age. FREE SHIPPING within contiguous U.S.