120 pp., in black and blue ink, w/pencilled jottings, on lined paper w/marbled edges. Thin black glazed cloth covers, measuring 6 x 4", w/rear document pocket and front slip-fastener flap. Tight spine w/ covers exhibiting light to medium wear at the extremities. Interior entries lightly faded but legible, w/light scattered foxing throughout. (Entries are more clear than some of the photos at left show due to the camera flash). Else VG.

Johnson's name, company, & regiment appear in the front end-papers, rendered in large, artistic ink lettering-[along with the name of a soldier brother-- "Benjamin Johnson/ Co. "F", 102nd Regt. Pa Vols/ 1st Brig. 2nd Div. 6th AC"]. Followed by an entry making clear that Johnson intends this not so much a diary as a soldier's record of "Incidents and Events of the Campaign's of 1863 to 1864 up to June 10th 1864."

And so it is. Johnson provides a fairly detailed descriptive record of 29th Pennsylvania activities - regimental marches, troop movements, skirmishing and fighting - over the twelve month period between Gettysburg and the Kennesaw Mountain phase of the Atlanta Campaign, just prior to Johnson's mustering out in late July 1864. He appends to his record an eight-page list of command changes in all the commands under which he served---from army level right on down to corps, division, brigade, regiment, and company level. Followed by a four page, 56 town list of "Places visited while in the service. With name of town and [cross-indexed] distances". And a page detailing "James W. Johnson Acct. with the U.S. for clothing from June 16th 1863 to June 10 1864," which comes to $24.34. It is worth noting that Johnson went through three pairs of shoes and six pairs of "socks" on the marches from Gettysburg to Kennesaw Mountain.

Just what prompted Corporal Johnson to begin keeping a record of the 29th Pennsylvania in the third and final year of his three-year enlistment is hard to say. Indeed, the timing of Johnson's record reverses the customary pattern of wartime diaries, which are generally begun at the beginning of service, and afterward off as soldierly enthusiasm and curiosity begin wearing thin.

Since Johnson chose not to re-enlist as a veteran volunteer, it is unlikely that his record keeping stemmed from patriotic feelings or feelings of attachment to his regiment. It seems more likely that as Johnson's enlistment progressed he began realizing that he was participating in events of great historical significance and felt compelled to make a record of his final year of it, whether or he continued on or not. [12-2-1864-"Put down my name to get in the new Regiment now forming for the Veteran Corps but have not decided wether I shall go or not. Probably not."]

For many, Johnson's Gettysburg section will probably be of greatest interest. Which is understandable in as much as there are few good 12th Corps enlisted accounts from the Culps Hill sector of the field, where 29th PA maneuvered with Kane's brigade of Geary's "White Star" Division. Johnson says the following of the July 2/3 fighting on Culp's Hill:

"About the time action commenced on the left [Longstreet's July 2nd, 4 p.m. assault] Gen. Geary ordered Gen. Kane to march us all around the works and away to the right of our line about 2 miles…. by the time we arrive to our first position it was about 9 P.M….In the meantime the rebs finding our Right so weakened they thought it was a good chance to occupy our works and when we returned to surprise us and throw us into confusion….they succeeded in surprising our regiment but did not throw it into confusion….

"The fight commenced early with the enemy advancing to charge our position….and after six hours of the hardest fight were driven in confusion and disorder from the field…they tried to surprise, but they were surprised themselves and fairly massacred by the continuous fire poured on them .So great was their surprised and fright when our boy's opened on them that they fairly cried murder…." On the following day-July 4th-Johnson notes that "my company was detailed as skirmishers, and sent out to the front. But did not find anyone to skirmish with. except 5 or 6 who were taken prisoner….about 11 O'clock Gen. Slocum [12th Corps commander] rode along the line. And as soon as our boys got a glimpse of him they give 3 of the heartiest cheers I ever heard. They were cheer's as soldier's only can give…"

In September 1863 Johnson's 29th PA and their 12th Corps mates were transferred west to reinforce Gen. Rosecrans. Soon after arrival Gen. Geary's Division marched south an attempt to establish contact the Union garrison in Chattanooga. On the evening of October 28th, Geary when hit in a mid-night attack by Gen. Longstreet, whose forces greatly outnumbered his own. Johnson has the following to say of the famed "Midnight Battle of Wauhatchie", in which the 29th Pa had provided the pickets, and his own company "C" had sounded the crucial alarm.

"We had scarcely got our supper when the Regiment was detailed for pickets. Our Company was sent with Co. G out toward the Gap in the mtn. about a mile from camp We had got the pickets posted and laid ourselves down to sleep. when we were suddenly aroused by the pickets firing. We were soon in line but the fire ceasing we laid ourselves down again, being tired for we had march almost twenty miles…. when the enemy came on us on both flanks. The men became panic stricken and could not be rallied. but we gave the alarm time enough for men in camp to be in line….

"The enemy came up fast and were soon in front of us when the fight began, and raged fearfully for about two hour's and a half when the enemy decamped leaving us master of the field. It was afterward learned that the 11th Corps attacking them in the Gap was the reason of their withdrawal from our front. Had they continued the fight for another half-hour they would have captured the half of us for our ammunition was almost exhausted. Our loss will not amount to more than 200 while their's is twice that. not counting the prisoners we have taken…."

During the winter of '63-'64 Johnson's slacken, resuming in full force in May with the beginning the Atlanta Campaign, by which time the 11th and 12th Corps have been combined into the 20th Corps, commanded by Slocum. Johnson is a keen observer of troop movements, and offers continual commentary on a life of constant maneuver. For example:

"7th [May]. Camped Pevine Ridge and marched though and beyond Nickajack Trace, and camped with the cavalry.

"8th Marched with Kilpatrick Cavalry to Lavergne to hold Snake Gap until the arrival of McPherson. We then marched over to our division at Big Gap, Rocky Face Ridge. In the afternoon 2 Brigade of our division charged the Fort, but were repulsed with heavy loss.

"23rd Resumed the march…. when we came upon the enemy heavily posted on a line of hills. Skirmishing soon commenced, and soon quite an engagement. About 5 pm the 1st and 3rd Divisions came up….shortly after our brigade was ordered in. We advanced at double quick and before we were aware of it got within 200 yards of a Rebel battery, which gave us grape and cannister very handsomely. We continued fighting til 8 pm when it began raining which silenced both parties."

The 29th PA inches slowly further south as May become June and the 20th Corps and Sherman head toward to Kennesaw Mountain. Johnson's time is now running out and he is able to report-on June 30th-that "all that did not re-enlist was ordered to Chattanooga to muster out." Arriving in Chattanooga on the July 1, he reports the 16th that "there is now only 4 left," and then on the 24th that "the body of Gen McPherson has arrived in this place." Finally, he reports leaving for home and arriving safely "at Philadelphia on 2 of Aug.", and signs off with a flourish, "James W. Johnson/ Citizen."

Johnson's soldier's record of the "Incidents and Events" the 29th PA between June 1863-July 1864 is one of the better-enlisted accounts we've seen. A superb collectable for 12/20th Corps buffs and Pennsylvania regimental collectors. Accompanied by information on the 29th PA.

(L13285) $4,950.00

Here is a seldom seen Carte de visite (CDV) that depicts the wartime view of the Leister Barn at Union General George Gordon Meade's headquarters at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The scene, shot by the Tyson Brothers Gettysburg photography firm, shows the barn on the property owned by Lydia A. Leister, a widow living in Gettysburg at the time of the battle. The Leister barn is also shown in William A. Frassanito's book "Gettysburg A Journey in Time" on page 144 where the image is credited to Alexander Gardner as a wartime view taken on July 6, 1863.

The structure was (and still is) located slightly westward of the Leister farmhouse in the central location of the Union's 'fishhook line' of battle along the Taneytown Road on the eastern side of Cemetery Ridge. The Leister farmhouse, General Meade's headquarters on July 1st and 2nd, was badly damaged by shellfire on the third day of the battle and one witness claims to have seen twelve to fifteen dead horses around the yard after the fighting. The National Park Service maintains both the Leister farmhouse and barn.

CDV is clean and clear and shows no or very little foxing or surface grime. Backside shows one small spot of foxing. Edges are strong and it appears that the left-hand edge of the thin cardstock backing has been trimmed down. Backside of the photo contains the backmark "FROM / TYSON BROTHERS, / GETTYSBURG, Pa."

This rare scene of the Leister Barn at General George Meade's headquarters is a wonderful wartime CDV image that is in great condition. Certain to enhance any Gettysburg photo collection or display.

(20-2642) $750.00

This artifact of seldom seen Americana is a Carte de visite (CDV) that depicts the wartime view of Union General George Gordon Meade's headquarters at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The scene was taken by the Tyson Brothers, a Gettysburg photography firm, and shows a small, front-facing farmhouse building that was the modest home of Lydia A. Leister, a widow of Gettysburg. The same image appears in William A. Frassanito's book "Gettysburg Then & Now" on page 36 where it is listed as a wartime view taken one month after the horrific July battle at Gettysburg in 1863.

The structure was (and still is) located in a central location of the Union's 'fishhook line' of battle along the Taneytown Road on the eastern side of Cemetery Ridge. The road, located beyond the white picket fence at the far right hand of the image, is not visible in the picture but a cannon ball hole (a dark dot) is visible on the right side of the house just below the building's attic window. The Leister farmhouse, General Meade's headquarters on July 1st and 2nd, was badly damaged by shellfire on the third day of the battle and one witness claims to have seen twelve to fifteen dead horses around the yard after the fighting.

CDV is clean and clear and shows no or very little foxing or surface grime. Backside shows two small spots of foxing. Edges are strong and slightly rounded and the right hand edge of the thin paper cardstock backing appears to have been cut down at one time. Backside of the photo contains the backmark "FROM / TYSON BROTHERS, / GETTYSBURG, Pa." This seldom seen rendition of General George Meade's headquarters is a fine, war time CDV image that is in wonderful condition and would certainly enhance any Gettysburg photo collection or display.

(20-2643) $550.00

Here is an identified specimen of a London-marked, 36 caliber Colt Model 1851 Navy revolver carried by Lt. Edward Good who was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. Identification to Edward Good of "F" Company, 11th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteer Infantry is by his great grandson along with family descendant records. It is highly possible that the officer had this revolver on his person at the time of battle. Good, a native of New York City, was a twenty-nine year old resident of Trenton, NJ when he was mustered into Federal service on August 13, 1862 as a 2nd Lieutenant in Company "F", 11th New Jersey Volunteers for three years. He served with the regiment until October 1, 1862 when he was placed in temporary command of "F" company, a command he held until Feb 9, 1863 when he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant in the company. The hard-fought 11th NJ infantry regiment was part of the General Sickle's Third Corps and served in the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division. Lt. Good was with the unit when it arrived on the Gettysburg battlefield until he was wounded in action on July 2, 1863. During the afternoon of the second day's heavy fighting, the 11th New Jersey was posted in the area of the Peach Orchard near the Klingel House along the Emmitsburg Rd where it confronted the attacking Mississippi and Alabama brigades of CS Generals Barksdale and Wilcox. The probability is high that Good received his gunshot wound here. According to his regimental surgeon's report, Lt. Good "received a wound from a rifle ball from the enemy in the right arm near the shoulder shattering the bone thereof, said wound was received in the battle of Gettysburgh in the state of Pennsylvania on the 2nd day of July AD 1863." Good was honorably discharged for disability on October 7, 1863 with his right arm paralyzed and his elbow contracted in place at nearly a right angle. Edward Good returned to New Jersey and resided in Hamilton Square, Mercer County where he married and raised a family. The Civil War veteran died on September 1, 1916.

Lt. Good's London Colt is an original Second Model British version of the popular 1851 Navy Revolver in complete and dark condition. One of the most sought after sidearms ever produced by Samuel Colt was his Colt Navy pistol, a premier medium caliber handgun. Sam Colt designated the term 'Navy' to imply the caliber (.36) of the weapon, and later used the term 'Army' for its heavier .44 caliber companion, the Colt Model 1860 Army. U.S. manufactured sometime in late 1856, this weapon is an honest example of a much-carried personal sidearm before and during the American Civil War. Pistol bears serial number #41766 marked on all its components (barrel, frame, triggerguard, loading lever, buttplate, cylinder and wedge. With a .36 caliber, six-shot capacity, this cap and ball percussion specimen features an octagonal 7½" long barrel with attached loading lever. Barrel still enjoys some sharp edges and holds a clear, one-line address marking that reads "ADDRESS COL. COLT LONDON". Mechanics are tight overall, with strong half cock and full cock positions, but the indexing calls for some minor adjustments. Cylinder bears just traces of the roll-engraved naval engagement scene between the Republic of Texas Navy and the Mexican Navy. It also exhibits a dark patina with scattered spots of pockmarking overall. Cylinder safety pins are present but are hammered down as normally found. The six original nipples are in strong condition. No original colors remain on the three-screw frame. "COLTS PATENT" stamp appears on the left side of frame but is thin. Screws are unbuggered. Octagonal barrel with its attached loading lever exhibits light peppering and no bluing. The original, one-piece varnished walnut grips are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Sidearm bears steel gripstraps and a large rounded triggerguard. Exterior surface of the metal exhibits a dark plum coloring with scattered patches of light peppering overall.

Lt. Good's London Colt, recently purchased at a local Gettysburg auction, comes with a copy of the soldier's military and pension records from the National Archives, and a copy of the actual auction. The purchased will also receive a letter from the family of Lt. Good attesting to the weapon's provenance. This London Colt Navy, with its fine provenance and Gettysburg affiliation is a wonderful Civil War artifact that will enhance any firearm display or New Jersey focused collection.

(G2572) $3,250.00

This fine, presentation wooden artifact, known as a 'swagger stick', was crafted from a section of a tree that grew on the Gettysburg battlefield. Presented in 1906 to Gettysburg-wounded veteran Diogenus D. Chase of the 157th New York Infantry, this short, presentation 'swagger stick' is a wonderful personal memorial to the soldier and serves as a symbol of authority in military circles.

Diogenus Chase was a nineteen year-old young man from Morrisville when he enlisted in the army as a private on August 26, 1862 at Eaton, New York. Chase mustered into Company "F", 157th Regiment, New York Volunteers on September 19, 1862 and served until mustered out on January 1, 1865. During his military service, Private Chase experienced a number of battle experiences but none was more harrowing than his time at the Battle of Gettysburg. The young soldier was with his regiment when he was severely wounded in action on July 1, 1863. The 157th NY regiment was on the fields north of the town adjacent to the Carlisle Pike in line near Captain Dilger's 1st Ohio Light Battery. During an artillery duel early in the afternoon, Private Chase was wounded with a projectile that passed completely through his body. He was left for dead on the battlefield and remained where he fell until 4PM of the second day when he was removed from that exposed position by passing rebel soldiers. The soldier was on the field for four days before he was moved to a corps hospital. Chase survived and remained in the army with the Veteran Reserve Corp until his discharge. Chase returned home, took up the study of medicine and graduated from Bellevue Hospital Medical College in New York City in 1869. Young Dr. Chase went on to become a leading citizen held in high regard in the community and in the GAR post at Morrisville.

Swagger sticks ('short sticks') were most often carried by uniformed military authority, usually commissioned officers and / or senior non-commissioned enlisted men, who used the 'stick' to direct military drill and maneuvers or to administer physical punishment. Normally placed under the right arm pit with the uplifted hand holding on to the stick's end, the swagger stick was used to keep the officers from putting their hands into their uniform pockets. This inscribed 'swagger stick' was presented to former army private Diogenus Chase in 1906 some forty-three years after his Gettysburg service and for his subsequent dedication to the call of medicine. In outstanding original condition, this cylindrical and tapered artifact likely crafted from a tree limb is a handsome specimen of finished oak that appears to have been coated with a clear varnish or sealer. Device measures 15 7/8" long and has a ¾" diameter at one end with a ¼" wide tip.

Trimmed with two, fine german-silver ferrules at each end of the swagger stick, one of which displays a jeweler-engraved inscription that states "From tree grown / upon the battlefield of / Gettysburg, Pa. Fought / July 1, 2, 3, 1863. / Presented by / Julius M. to / Diogenus D. Chase, / Co. F. 157th Reg. N. Y. Vols. / July 27, 1906. / 1863 Testis in Cello et pace 1906". The top cap of this ferrule, which is slightly loose, also displays engraved initials of "D D C" in old English script form. Both ferrules are secured to the wooden stick via tiny brads. Specimen is in excellent condition with no cracks or splits of markings on the wood. Just slight scuffing to the scattered spots on the surface.

Still in its original, brown pasteboard case, this artifact is a very fine example of an identified swagger stick inscribed and dedicated to a Gettysburg-wounded soldier from New York State.

(534-01) $2,500.00

From the life-long collection of Ott Shields started in 1918, the museum opened in 1925 on the first day's battlefield, Route 30 West next to the Buford monument. Shields, a native of Gettysburg whose family dates back to the early settlers of Gettysburg, began to acquire relics from a variety of sources - from "eyeballing" relics on the fields and from contributions from friends and family. Over time the collection grew in size and quality, much of the material having been picked up by local townspeople soon after the fighting stopped.

In 1985 the family decided to close the museum with the National Park Service buying the land and building. The collection was sold at the Redding Auction Companyin the 16th November 1985.

This bass drum measures two feet in height and has a two foot diameter drumhead. It still has its faded wingspread American Eagle design on the side of the drum, measuring 16" x 10". The drum's wood shell body has a varnish that has turned darker over time. No maker's label. The drum is in untouched condition, having never been cleaned or repaired. Comes with a copy of the auction catalog along with a copy of a North South Trader magazine article about the auction.

EXTRA SHIPPING REQUIRED.

(541-01) $5,500.00

Presented here is a unique antique from Gettysburg and the Civil War. This artifact is a framed albumen photo, possibly a salt print, of Major General George G. Meade of Gettysburg Civil War fame. Image is a waist high view of a uniformed General George Meade set in a Civil War contemporary, stick-style frame made from pieces of a chestnut fence rail taken from the battlefield at Gettysburg. Image size measures 7½" wide by 8½" high and rests in a frame that measures approximately 12" wide x 13" high. The frame has a thin wood veneer backing that bears a handwritten inscription in black ink which reads "Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade / Commander of the Army of the / Potomac from July 1863 / till the close of the war. Born Dec 31st 1815 / Died Nov 1872 / Presented to David L. Johnson by / Miss Harriet Tyler / Frame of this picture was made from / a chestnut fence rail from the battle / field of Gettysburg, PA. Dec 16th , 1908 / D. Johnson".

This oval-shaped image is printed on contemporary, light-colored paper that in turn is glued to thin paper matting. Matt has a double-border of preprinted, gold-colored, oval-shaped rings that surround the image. Very bottom edge of the matting has the photographer's stamp of "Photographed by J. Byerly, Frederick, MD." No date. Matting has pronounced discoloration and foxing at the lower left corner with scattered lighter foxing overall. Photo image is remarkably clear and strong and depicts the General seated for the camera with dress gloves on his hands. On his lap, General Meade holds his chasseur-style kepi with his left hand while his right hand, especially the thumb, is partially tucked into his uniform coat.

Frame and print are in very good condition overall. The antique wood frame bears just normal scuffmarks and scratches. One of the corner stick pieces is loose and one is missing, else very good. A unique framed artifact ready to hang on the wall.

(519-01) $2,500.00

This Model 1842 musket in relic condition is from the William T. Ziegler collection of Gettysburg Civil War items. From the condition of the musket it must have laid on the battlefield for a long period before being recovered. All the metal is a dark brown untouched patina with very heavy pitting. The lock is missing as well as the ramrod, nose cap, middle barrel band and the top and middle band springs, The wood is very dark and shows signs of being exposed to the elements. Painted in white letters on the stock just above the trigger guard are the numbers 811.

William T. Ziegler was born in Gettysburg on October 3, 1840 and led a full and interesting life. The young man learned the trade of a hatter and later took up coach painting as an occupation in Gettysburg. At the outbreak of the war, the twenty-year old enlisted in Company "F", 87th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and served in Virginia with distinction in the following engagements of the regiment; Newton, Locust Grove, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor and the Weldon Railroad at Petersburg. Promoted to Corporal, the Gettysburg soldier was taken prisoner at the Weldon Railroad and subsequently sent to the Southern prison at Andersonville, GA. He kept residence at that prison for eleven months and was one of the last Union soldiers to be released, losing the sight in one eye from his confinement. After the war, the resilient Pennsylvania Civil War veteran became a businessman, member of the State Legislature, a prominent banker and was active in the GAR. Ziegler built up his coach painting business, and later went into coach manufacturing and enjoyed a strong patronage with the thousands of army veterans that visited the battlefield. He was a sought-after battlefield guide and earned a national reputation for his services. Ziegler also got into the hotel business in Gettysburg, rebuilding the Eagle Hotel after it burned in 1894. He also built a shirt factory on North Washington Street in town, was a founder for the Gettysburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company, organized the Citizen's Trust Company Bank and was active in the real estate business. Ziegler was prominent in the Masonic Order and was a charter member of the GAR Gettysburg Corporal Skelly Post #9 and held the Commandery of the organization for many years. He also enjoyed the collecting of many Civil War, historic relics from the battlefield surrounding his hometown. This community-oriented individual served two terms in the State Legislature and held various borough offices as well. Ziegler passed away in Gettysburg on March 11, 1916 and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery.

(R13266) $1,695.00

This beautiful bronze cast plaque is 30 inches high and 28 inches wide. It is mounted to a 42 inch by 38-inch piece of polished white granite. Ten bronze studs attached to the plaque mount it. The granite is one inch thick and has four mounting holes, one in each corner. The plaque has a two-inch by one-inch shelf that extends out over the frieze and letters. The frieze is an acorn leaf carved design interwoven between civil war corpse badges. The letters are 5/8 of an inch high and extend ¼ inch from the granite. The speech is in capital text lettering except for Lincoln's signature, which is cast in cursive. A smaller 6-inch by 3 ¾ inch plaque is mounted under the Gettysburg address. It reads: "Presented to Orange High School / by / Uzal Dodd Post 12 / Dept N.J.G.A.R. / May 30 1913 / Survivors of Civil War".

Due to the weight and size of this item, it will either have to be picked up at our store or at one of the major Civil War shows we attend.

(30-1329) $12,000.00

By artist Daniel A. Schwab. A three-piece montage featuring an image of the text of the "Hay Draft" of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address superimposed against an Timothy O'Sullivan Gardner image of Gettysburg dead [taken on July 5, 1863]-both images then superimposed against the famous "Five Dollar Bill" image of President Lincoln taken by Alexander Gardner only eleven days before he delivered his immortal address at Gettysburg-Nov. 19, 1863. Accompanied by an explanatory essay by artist Schwab in a reverse side pocket.

The print measures 13.5 x 21.5, and is attractively double-matted in beige and dark gray, and mounted in an equally handsome dark frame measuring 20.5 by 28". Reverse back paper backing and hang-wire, w/essay pocket. Extremely tasteful Lincoln/Gettysburg montage, accompanied by an excellent explanatory essay.

WE HAVE ONE FRAMED PRINT IN STOCK. ADDITIONAL PIECES CAN BE EASILY OBTAINED.
THE PRINT IS ALSO AVAILABLE UNFRAMED.

(445-01) $139.00 FRAMED
(445-02) $12.00 UNFRAMED

Ca. 1900. This monument was dedicated in August 1886 and is located on North Slocum Ave. Executed in grey/green water color, signed "M.L.G." in lower left corner, measujring 12 x 17". Single matted in white, in white-painted, glassed wooden frame, measuring 17.5 x26.5". Monument inscription reads as follows: "The regiment was placed in reserve in rear of this position at 9:30 A.M. of the 3d. and subsequently five companies advanced into the breast-works. During the heavy cannonade it moved with the brigade to support the left center. Loss in the action. Two officers and twenty nine enlisted men killed and wounded. Birney's Zouaves. First Brigade, Thrid Division, Sixth Corps." The wooden backed frame exhibits light wear & soiling, and the glass is flecked with the tiny wavy bubbles characteristic of turn of the century glass. The painting is nothing less than stunning, a superb piece of Gettysburg monument art.

PLEASE NOTE: THE BUYER OF THE ITEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY GLASS BROKEN DURING SHIPMENT

(L10318) ORIGINALLY $1,295.00

47" x 63" movie poster in excellent condition with just minor small creases at corners and slight scattered wrinkles.

(538-01) $150.00

Published by the authority of The Hon. The Secretary of War , , Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army,1876. Printed by Endicott & Co., 57 Beekman St., NYC.

This famous set of maps represents the troop and battle lines of both armies on the first, second, and third day of the battle. They were "Compiled and added for the Government, by John Bachelor, author of Gettysburg Historical publications, from the official reports, consultations on the field, from private letters and oral explanations of the authors of both armies." And, they were produced from a survey ordered by Chief of Engineers A.. Humphrey, and conducted by Gen. G.K. Warren, who, as the Army of the Potomac Chief Engineers, had been present during the battle. Their upper corners, left and right, contain explanations concerning signals, line markings of troops and troop movements, as well as distance scales, topography contours and elevations.

The first day map measures 30 x 37.5", and the maps for day two and three, 31 x 39" each. All are pinned to cardboard mounts, w/ light plastic cover to the third; all exhibit light to medium chipping at the corners and extremities. All are slightly wavy and in need of light conservation, and a fresh mounting, and have been priced accordingly. Solid Gettysburg collectible.

(L13274) $1,950.00

Ca. 1920s. Papier mache map, highly detailed, measuring 18 x 11.5" w/ lime green bordering and gray taped outer trim, w/heavy cardboard backing. Explanatory printed note in lower right hand-"An authentic copy of General G.K. Warren's map from the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records.." Paper mache slightly yellowed, else VG. Excellent shadow box display piece.

(34-25) $200.00

Ca. 1920s. Paper mache topographical map measuring 18 x 11.5" w/lime green bordering , gray taped outer edge, and heavy cardboard backing. Highly detailed, the map contains the following explanatory note in the lower right corner: "An authentic copy of General G. K. Warren's map from the Atlas to Accompany the Official Records…Republished in 3-Dimensional from by Aero-Service Corporation, Philadelphia…". Excellent condition. Particularly suitable for good shadow box display.

(194-150) $275.00

These beautiful reproduction maps from Thomas Publications measure 54"x38" and feature several local landmarks around its edges. The map was originally published by M.S. & E. Converse, Publishers from Actual Survey by G.M. Hopkins C.E., Philadelphia. This map is the version that was carried by General Robert E. Lee during the Gettysburg Campaign.

Surrounding the county map at center are street maps of the various small towns in the county, including McSherrystown, Abbotstown, Heidlersburg, Littlestown, Bendersville, Fairfield, Mummasburg, Arendtsville, East Berlin, New Oxford, Hunterstown, and of course, one of Gettysburg. There is also a Table of Distances. Also included are several line drawing of significant structures in the area - Pennsylvania College (Gettysburg College), Eagle Hotel, County Prison, the residence of David McCreary, the Lutheran Theological Seminary, the Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse, Fahenstock Bros. Store, and more.

These maps are being sold unmounted & unframed, and will be shipped in a mailing tube. The photos at the right are of a copy that we had framed, which cost approx. $100.00.

(500762) $19.95 Each

Front page of Leslie's July 16, 1887 paper framed mounted in a contemporary gold & black antique frame measuring 17 x 12", w/contemporary paper backing and hang-wire. This black and white lithograph depicts George Pickett's widow, La Salle, observing Colonel Cowan of the Philadelphia Brigade returning to Pickett's veterans the sword of an unknown Confederate officer captured July 3rd, 1863. Lower margin caption: "Pennsylvania-Reunion of the blue and the gray on the battlefield of Gettysburg, July 1st, 2d, 3d, AND 4th". Exhibits very slight soiling and one tiny darkened spot in the upper left corner. Else VG.

The 1887 Gettysburg meeting of the Pickett's veterans with those of the Philadelphia Brigade was the meeting that broke the ice and paved the way for later re-unions of the former enemies. For Gettysburg buffs, an excellent memento of a landmark reunion.

(475-72) $150.00

52d CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION, REPORT NO. 239. Dated February 9, 1892. 2pp. Committee on War Claims report on the bill for the relief of Francis A. Bliss, only surviving child and heir of William Bliss, whose family barn was purposely destroyed on orders of the commander of the Army of the Potomac on July 3, during the Battle of Gettysburg. The Committee recommends relief to the amount of "two thousand two hundred dollars (as opposed to the three thousand four hundred dollars that Bliss was asking.) Report contains affidavit of Gen. G. K. Warren certifying that Gen. Alex. Hays, Second Army Corps, took possession of said barn and burned it by order of the commanding general, July 3, 1863.

VG condition. Removed from a bound volume of Congressional documents.

(337-107) $45.00

Committee on Military Affairs. 51st Congress, 1st Session. Report No. 3024. Washington, DC. Government Printing Office, 1890. 8vo., 6pp. VG. "A bill for marking the lines of battle and the positions of troops of the Army of Northern Virginia , at Gettysburg, PA." This is the first congressional notice in bills dealing with the Gettysburg battle site of the Confederate positions, and is the report that leads to the authorization of the Confederate tablet markers seen at Gettysburg today. From the tone of the following quote, it can be seen that, where north and south are concerned, the tone is reconciliation-"So the day will come when the American who visits Gettysburg long after the passions and resentments and recrimination of this generation shall have passed away will want to know not only where Reynolds fell and Howard rallied…..but also where Lee planted his lines of batteries, where Longstreet formed his brigades to crush the Union left, and where Pickett and Pettigrew massed their serried columns for their magnificent assault upon the center." Excellent Gettysburg piece.

(337-108) $125.00

2pp. Contains Gettysburg National Park Commissions report to the U.S. Senate that the State of Pennsylvania has ceded to United States jurisdiction of those parts of principal roads which are contained within the limits of the Gettysburg National Park, and recommends that the roads be improved and maintained by the war department. VG. In plastic sleeve.

(337-109) $75.00

"GETTYSBURG NATIONAL PARK AT GETTYSBURG, PA." 54TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, REPORT NO. 1398. 2pp., measuring 9 x 5.75". Contains Gettysburg National Park Commission reports to Congress that the State of Pennsylvania has ceded to the United States Jurisdiction those parts of the principal public roads which are within the limits of the Gettysburg National Park, and recommends that the roads be improved and maintained by the War Department. VG. In plastic sleeve.

(337-110) $75.00

Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1896. 54th Congress, 1st Session, Report No. 950. 8vo. 1 page. In the Senate of the United States. May14, 1896. Mr. Hansbrough, from the Committee on the Library, submitted the following report..". Two tiny dots in left and upper margins, else VG plus. Exceptional content with reference to the Gettysburg Address, the Battle of Gettysburg, giving freedom to the slaves, etc. Good Lincoln Gettysburg collectible.

(337-122) $150.00

Pre-printed form measuring 8.5 x 14.5", w/black trim borders. Dated 1/1/1872, numbered "1650. Issued to "Barnet Wolf" for a "duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Four hundred and seventy four and 53/100 dollars", as adjudicated under the act of authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion. Signed by Pennsylvania Governor John W. Geary, State Treasurer R. W. Markey, and Auditor General J.F.Hartranft. Stamped with PA state seal. Exhibits light fold marks, else VG.

This certificate was issued for damages sustained either during the 1862 and 1864 Confederate raids to Chambersburg, PA, or during the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign. Governor John Geary had served as a divisional commander with the Union 12th Corps at Gettysburg, and later served two terms as Governor of Pennsylvania between 1867-73. State Auditor J.F. Hartranft also served with the Union army, and achieved divisional command with the Army of the Potomac. He was retroactively awarded a Medal of Honor in 1886 for gallantry at the First Bull Run, and served two terms himself as Governor of Pennsylvania. Invites further research.

(282-27) $250.00

Certificate for restitution filed by private citizens whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of the Gettysburg campaign.

Measures 15" x 8.75". Overall very fine condition. Pre-printed and ink. Minor wear to left edge. This Certificate of Adjudicated Claim For War Damages was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 1, 1872. It is number 5888, for the amount of $502.80, issued to Christian Oyer. Very nice engraving at top center, with engraving of John White Geary at bottom center.

Text reads "This is to Certify that Christian Oyer, has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Five hundred and two --------------- 80/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act, entitled "An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion," and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States government.
In Testimony Whereof we have herunto set our hands and the seal of the State this first day of January 1872".

Signed by John F. Hartranft, Pennsylvania Auditor General. Hartranft (1830-1889) was a civil engineer, deputy sheriff, lawyer, and militia colonel prior to the Civil War. Made Colonel of 4th PA in 1861; when the 9 month regiment refused to fight at Bull Run because their enlistment was up, Hartranft offered his services to Gen. William Franklin. In 1866 he received the Medal of Honor for his actions at that battle. Made Colonel of 51st PA Infantry in Nov. 1861. Served as Provost Marshal at the trial of Lincoln's assassins. Brevetted Maj. Gen. 3/25/65. Post-war served as PA Auditor General (1867-1873) and Governor from 1863 to 1879. Appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia and later Collector for the Port of Philadelphia.

Document is also signed by Governor John White Geary (1819-1873). Held a variety of occupations before the Civil War including teacher, lawyer, surveyor, Kansas Territorial Governor. Saw action in the Mexican War. Became Colonel of the 28th PA Infantry in June 1861. Commanded 1st Brig. 2nd Div. II Corps at Cedar Mountain, and 2nd Div., XII Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg; commanded 2nd Div., XX Corps in Atlanta Campaign & March to the Sea. Served as military governor of Savannah. Brevet Maj. Gen. 1/12/65. Served two terms as governor of Pennsylvania.

(L10996) ORIGINALLY $275.00

Certificate for restitution filed by private citizens whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of the Gettysburg campaign.

Measures 15" x 8.75". Overall very fine condition. Pre-printed and ink. Minor wear to left edge, some light age yellowing. This Certificate of Adjudicated Claim For War Damages was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 1, 1872. It is number 3239, for the amount of $533.73, issued to Isaac Kuhn. Very nice engraving at top center, with engraving of John White Geary at bottom center.

Text reads "This is to Certify that Isaac Kuhn, has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Five hundred and thirty three --------------- 73/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act, entitled "An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion," and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States government.
In Testimony Whereof we have herunto set our hands and the seal of the State this first day of January 1872".

Signed by John F. Hartranft, Pennsylvania Auditor General. Hartranft (1830-1889) was a civil engineer, deputy sheriff, lawyer, and militia colonel prior to the Civil War. Made Colonel of 4th PA in 1861; when the 9 month regiment refused to fight at Bull Run because their enlistment was up, Hartranft offered his services to Gen. William Franklin. In 1866 he received the Medal of Honor for his actions at that battle. Made Colonel of 51st PA Infantry in Nov. 1861. Served as Provost Marshal at the trial of Lincoln's assassins. Brevetted Maj. Gen. 3/25/65. Post-war served as PA Auditor General (1867-1873) and Governor from 1863 to 1879. Appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia and later Collector for the Port of Philadelphia.

Document is also signed by Governor John White Geary (1819-1873). Held a variety of occupations before the Civil War including teacher, lawyer, surveyor, Kansas Territorial Governor. Saw action in the Mexican War. Became Colonel of the 28th PA Infantry in June 1861. Commanded 1st Brig. 2nd Div. II Corps at Cedar Mountain, and 2nd Div., XII Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg; commanded 2nd Div., XX Corps in Atlanta Campaign & March to the Sea. Served as military governor of Savannah. Brevet Maj. Gen. 1/12/65. Served two terms as governor of Pennsylvania.

(L10997) ORIGINALLY $275.00

Certificate for restitution filed by private citizens whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of the Gettysburg campaign.

Measures 15" x 8.75". Overall very fine condition. Pre-printed and ink. Minor wear to left edge. This Certificate of Adjudicated Claim For War Damages was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 1, 1872. It is number 4923, for the amount of $632.00, issued to Jacob Zook. Very nice engraving at top center, with engraving of John White Geary at bottom center.

Text reads "This is to Certify that Jacob Zook, has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Six hundred and thirty two --------------- 00/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act, entitled "An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion," and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States government.
In Testimony Whereof we have herunto set our hands and the seal of the State this first day of January 1872".

Signed by John F. Hartranft, Pennsylvania Auditor General. Hartranft (1830-1889) was a civil engineer, deputy sheriff, lawyer, and militia colonel prior to the Civil War. Made Colonel of 4th PA in 1861; when the 9 month regiment refused to fight at Bull Run because their enlistment was up, Hartranft offered his services to Gen. William Franklin. In 1866 he received the Medal of Honor for his actions at that battle. Made Colonel of 51st PA Infantry in Nov. 1861. Served as Provost Marshal at the trial of Lincoln's assassins. Brevetted Maj. Gen. 3/25/65. Post-war served as PA Auditor General (1867-1873) and Governor from 1863 to 1879. Appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia and later Collector for the Port of Philadelphia.

Document is also signed by Governor John White Geary (1819-1873). Held a variety of occupations before the Civil War including teacher, lawyer, surveyor, Kansas Territorial Governor. Saw action in the Mexican War. Became Colonel of the 28th PA Infantry in June 1861. Commanded 1st Brig. 2nd Div. II Corps at Cedar Mountain, and 2nd Div., XII Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg; commanded 2nd Div., XX Corps in Atlanta Campaign & March to the Sea. Served as military governor of Savannah. Brevet Maj. Gen. 1/12/65. Served two terms as governor of Pennsylvania.

(L10998) ORIGINALLY $275.00

Certificate for restitution filed by private citizens whose property was damaged or destroyed as a result of the Gettysburg campaign.

Measures 15" x 8.75". Overall very fine condition. Pre-printed and ink. Minor wear to left edge. This Certificate of Adjudicated Claim For War Damages was issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on January 1, 1872. It is number 2944, for the amount of $404.00, issued to Henry Hoffman. Very nice engraving at top center, with engraving of John White Geary at bottom center.

Text reads "This is to Certify that Henry Hoffman, has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of Four hundred and four --------------- 00/100 Dollars as adjudicated under the act, entitled "An Act to authorize the liquidation of damages sustained by citizens of Pennsylvania during the late rebellion," and payable only when said claims shall be paid by the United States government.
In Testimony Whereof we have herunto set our hands and the seal of the State this first day of January 1872".

Signed by John F. Hartranft, Pennsylvania Auditor General. Hartranft (1830-1889) was a civil engineer, deputy sheriff, lawyer, and militia colonel prior to the Civil War. Made Colonel of 4th PA in 1861; when the 9 month regiment refused to fight at Bull Run because their enlistment was up, Hartranft offered his services to Gen. William Franklin. In 1866 he received the Medal of Honor for his actions at that battle. Made Colonel of 51st PA Infantry in Nov. 1861. Served as Provost Marshal at the trial of Lincoln's assassins. Brevetted Maj. Gen. 3/25/65. Post-war served as PA Auditor General (1867-1873) and Governor from 1863 to 1879. Appointed Postmaster of Philadelphia and later Collector for the Port of Philadelphia.

Document is also signed by Governor John White Geary (1819-1873). Held a variety of occupations before the Civil War including teacher, lawyer, surveyor, Kansas Territorial Governor. Saw action in the Mexican War. Became Colonel of the 28th PA Infantry in June 1861. Commanded 1st Brig. 2nd Div. II Corps at Cedar Mountain, and 2nd Div., XII Corps at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg; commanded 2nd Div., XX Corps in Atlanta Campaign & March to the Sea. Served as military governor of Savannah. Brevet Maj. Gen. 1/12/65. Served two terms as governor of Pennsylvania.

(L10999) ORIGINALLY $275.00

Features an officer's spur struck by a minie ball, embedded in a block of hard foam measuring 9 x 10" x 2.25", surrounded by 17 bullets and balls and five metallic pieces ranging from buttons to cartridge box roller buckles.

Assembled by Robert Ditchburg, a highly respected Gettysburg gunsmith and collector of the 1950s/60s well known for his historical acumen. Accompanied by an old business card - "Robert Ditchburn/ Gunsmith / 137 E. Middle St., Gettysburg, PA/ Custom built rifles/ shot revolvers", and a yellow tag "Civil War Officers Spur struck by a minie-ball Ditchburg Collection." Bullets exhibit chalky oxidized patina, metallic items display rust. Else VG.

(R15246) $275.00

Here is a fine, original and complete, Pattern 1839 brass oval box plate as used on early war Federal cartridge boxes. From the renowned Swope / J. Johnston / Longstreet Park Collection of Gettysburg, this oval artifact measures 3½" x 2¼" and has acquired a mottled, dark brown patina on its face along with scattered spots of oxidation. The double-bordered edge is strong and smooth with a brass surface that shows the normal amount of tiny dings and dents from age. Plate has a wonderful appearance overall. One of the most common Civil War accoutrements, this box plate once adorned the leather outer flap of a Union infantryman's cartridge box. Backside of the plate exhibits its two original iron loops still strong and intact. The ID is hand scratched into the lead and bears two 1" high, double-lined letters of "G T" on the surface. Lead filled plate back shows no evidence of erosion but does bear some fresh scratches to the surface. No maker's stampings visual on the lead surface. A fine partially identified brass US oval box plate specimen from Gettysburg that would enhance any Civil War collection.

(M19374) $395.00

Here is a fine, original and complete, Pattern 1839 brass oval box plate as used on early war Federal cartridge boxes. From the renowned Swope / J. Johnston / Longstreet Park Collection of Gettysburg, this oval artifact measures 3½" x 2¼" and has acquired a rich, dark brown patina on its face along with light oxidation. The double-bordered edge is strong and shows a slight depression at the 10 o'clock position. The brass surface bears the normal amount of tiny dings and dents from age but exhibits a wonderful overall appearance. One of the most common Civil War accoutrements, this box plate once adorned the leather outer flap of a Union infantryman's cartridge box. Backside of the plate exhibits its two original iron loops still strong and intact. Lead filled plate back shows no evidence of erosion but does bear some fresh scratches to the surface. No maker's stampings visual on the lead surface. A wonderful, brass US oval plate specimen from Gettysburg to add to any Civil War collection.

(M19375) $395.00