[Plaque says: This tree was planted by General Robert E. Lee while stationed at Fort Hamilton from 1842-1847.]

Plaque says: This tree was planted by General Robert E. Lee while stationed at Fort Hamilton from 1842-1847. The tree has been restored and this tablet placed upon it by the New York Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy, April, 1912. The plaque above says: This tree replaced the old one on this dite New York Division, U.D.C., 1935. At southeast corner of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 99th St., in lawn of St. Johns Episcopal Church - Church of the Generals.