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) ORIGINALLY $2,500.00 REDUCED TO $2,100.00
During the Civil War, this fine personal writing accoutrement belonged to Private Edwin A. Roulstone, a 25 year old stable worker from Charlestown, MA. On 9/1/62, Roulstone enlisted in Captain Drew's company of the 5th Regiment, Massachusetts Foot Militia, which was later designated Company H, 5th Mass Infantry, one of the 9 month regiments. Roulstone was mustered into service on 9/16/62 and served with his unit until mustering out on 7/2/63.
The 5th Massachusetts organized at Camp Lander, Wenham and mustered in by company. Companies A through F moved to Boston on 10/22/62 and then boarded the steamer "Mississippi" that same day and traveled to New Berne, NC on the 27th and on to Washington, NC by 10/31/62. There the 5th was attached to the 3rd Brig., 1st Div., 18th Corps until June 1863. The regiment participated in Foster's Expedition to Williamstown, NC in Nov. 1862 and to Goldsboro, NC on Dec. 1862. Saw action at Kinston on 12/14; Whitehall on 12/16; and at Goldsboro on 12/17/62. Saw further service in the operations on the Pamlico 4/7 - 4/10/63; the expedition to Kinston, 4/27 - 5/1; Wise's Cross Roads, 4/28; Kinston, 5/20 - 5/23; and Gum Swamp on 5/22/63. Left for Boston on 6/22/63 and mustered out on 7/2/63. The regiment lost 16 enlistedmen by disease. Private Roulstone mustered out at Wenham and returned home to Charlestown where he eventually married. He died on 6/30/1906.
Item accompanied by military and pension records from the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
(496-10) ORIGINALLY $1,950.00 REDUCED TO $1,400.00
Union paymaster's receipt to O.W. Ballard for the month of March, written on white broad ruled paper folded into four pages with embossed "CONGRESS" in upper left corner, "Paymaster General's Office, Washington, 186 ," printed in right upper corner.
Ballard, Orville W., appointed from Ohio, major and paymaster 11/26/62, mustered out 7/20/66, additional paymaster.
Andrews, Timothy P., paymaster 5/22/22 (Colonel Voltigeurs, 4/9/47 to 7/20/48), lieutenant-colonel Deputy Paymaster General 12/17/51, colonel & Paymaster 9/6/62, retired 11/29/64, died 3/11/68, Brevet Brigadier General l9/13/47 for gallant and meritorious conduct in Battle of Chapultepec, born Ireland, appointed from D.C.
(D122) ORIGINALLY $35.00
Large printed form No. 2 Report of Persons and Articles Employed and Hired filled out in brown ink by 1st Lieutenant John Hall Sherratt, 74th Illinois Infantry for the hire of clerk Henry H. Putnam. Dated July 1864. Document is countersigned by Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph R. Putnam, 42nd United States Colored Troops.
Sherratt, John Hall, private/corporal, Co. K, 74th Illinois Infantry, enlisted 8/7/62 and mustered 9/4/62, discharged for promotion 6/22/64, residence Rockford, IL, died 3/16/1906 in Philadelphia, PA.
Sherratt, John Hall, 1st lieutenant, 42nd United States Colored Troops, commissioned 6/22/64, date of muster out not given.
(D165) Originally $100.00
Large printed ledger sheet filled out in black ink listing quartermaster's stores for 27th Indiana Infantry, dated 7/8/63 at Frederick, MD. Very good codnition.
Jameson, James M., quartermaster, 27th Indiana Infantry, enlisted 8/26/61 and commissioned 9/1/61, residence Bloomington, IL, mustered out 9/1/64 Indianapolis, IN.
(D114) Originally $135.00
Front and back of a single page (37/38) from the Headquarters, Gettysburg Post No. 191, Department of Massachusetts, Grand Army of the Republic, Personal War Sketch for Nathaniel Bosworth, Co. C, 13th Massachusetts Infantry and Frank F. Bowman, Co. E, 44th Massachusetts Infantry, page is printed with engraving on upper 1/3 and filled out in ink. Copyright 1890, By L.H. Everts, Philadelphia, PA. Excellent condition.
Bosworth, Nathaniel, private, Co. C, 13th Massachusetts Infantry, sidence Boston, age 29, gas fitter, enlisted 6/29/61 and mustered 7/16/61, served at Brigade Headquarters for the last two years of service, mustered out 8/1/64 at Boston.
Bowman, Frank F., private/corporal, Co. E, 44th Massachusetts Infantry, residence Boston, age 19, clerk, enlisted 8/29/62 and mustered 9/12/62, promoted corporal 4/26/63, mustered out 6/18/63 at Readville, member GAR Post 191 (Gettysburg) in Boston, died 7/21/1919.
(D288) Originally $95.00
Printed Volunteer Descriptive List partially filled out in blue ink and with a request that Theodore S. Wright complete filling it out and return, document appears to have never been filled out, very unique blue-colored ink. Excellent condition.
Wright, Theodore S., private, Co. K, 8th Massachusetts Infantry (3 months), enlisted 4/18/61 and mustered 4/30/61, discharged for disability 7/18/61, residence Pittsfield, MA, age 22.
Wright, Theodore S., private, Co. A, 12th Massachusetts Infantry, drafted 7/14/61, wounded 5/6/64 Wilderness, VA, wounded 5/25/64 North Anna River, VA, transferred out 6/25/64 into Co. H, 39th Massachusetts, age 24.
Wright, Theodore S., private, Co. H, 39th Massachusetts Infantry, date and method of discharge not given.
(D186) Originally $50.00
Four-page quartermaster return on blue paper printed and filled out in ink for 57th Massachusetts Infantry for stores "received, issued and remaining on hand in the field of Virginia in the month of September, 1864". Very fine condition.
Priest, George Eaton, private/1st lieutenant, Co. C, 53rd Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted 10/26/62 and mustered 11/6/62, age 21, student, light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, residence Watertown, promoted 1st lieutenant Co. H 11/25/62, mustered out 9/2/63 Camp Stevens, Groton, MA.
Priest, George Eaton, 1st lieutenant/quartermaster, 57th Massachusetts Infantry, commissioned 11/7/63, mustered out 7/30/65 Delaney House, Washington, DC, born Watertown, died 7/22/97 Marblehead, MA.
(D192) ORIGINALLY $45.00 REDUCED TO $30.00
Four page pre-printed document on blue paper to list monthly return of quartermaster stores, filled out for 64th New York Infantry and signed by O.B. Hildreth, 1st lieutenant and regimental quartermaster, very detailed pre-printed form. Covers the period for the month of February, 1865, "In the Field, VA". Excellent condition.
(D219) Originally $55.00
8 1/2" X 7 1/4" yellow printed receipt for bounty paid to Herman Geottinger enlisting from state of New York. Upper left corner has piece missing, otherwise in fine condition.
Geottinger, Herman, private, Co. C, 66th New York Infantry, enlisted and mustered 3/14/64, discharged for disability 9/1/64 Baltimore, MD at Camden Street Hospital, age 27. Born in Germany, he was 29 years old at the time of enlistment, and was a clerk by occupation.
(D143) ORIGINALLY $45.00 REDUCED TO $35.00
Large printed ledger sheet listing provisions issued in December of 1864 at Savannah, Georgia to the 136th New York, 20th Connecticut, 33rd Massachusetts, 73rd Ohio and 55th Ohio Infantry applied for by captain Orange Sackett, Jr., 136th New York Volunteers and signed for by Colonel William Cogswell of the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, beneath Cogswell's signature the document had been filled in "Colonel 20th Regt of Conn. Vols., Commdg Brigade" which was crossed out when Cogswell signed the document, this is due to the fact that prior to Cogswell taking command of the brigade S. Ross, colonel of the 20th Connecticut Infantry was in command, hence the documents had been filled in but unsigned, very interesting document showing what Sherman's troops who marched to the sea got as rations when they reached Savannah, the various regiments listed all comprised the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division of the 20th Corps under command of Brigadier General A.S. Williams, 2nd Massachusetts was famous for its well educated and trained officers which were divided up among inumerable regiments by the wars end.
(D210) Originally $95.00
One page document written in black ink on single sheet of white ruled paper outling content of tabular statement to be filled out by regiment. 2nd Lieutenant Harry G. Armstrong, 5th Ohio Infantry, signs the document as adjutant for Colonel Samuel H. Dunning of the 5th Ohio Infantry.
Armstrong, Harry G., 2nd lieutenant/major, Co. I, 5th Ohio Infantry, enlisted and mustered 6/20/61, promoted to major 2/8/62, promoted to lieutenant-colonel 8/2/62, discharged 1/8/63, age 26, applied for pension 10/23/68 #136,482, widow's pension 5/22/82 # 292,949 for Georgiana B. Armstrong .
(D21) ORIGINALLY $150.00 REDUCED TO $115.00
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States printed obituary memorial for Thomas Watson Moore, captain 36th Ohio Infantry and colonel 148th Ohio Infantry, one page printed obituary, Circular No. 10, Series of 1909, Whole No. 789, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Moore, Thomas Watson, captain, Co. F, 36th Ohio Infantry, enlisted 8/24/61 and commissioned 8/26/61, age 36, resigned 3/5/62, born 3/22/25 Allegheny County, PA, died 2/9/09, Moore's Junction, OH.
Moore, Thomas Watson, colonel, 148th Ohio Infantry, enlisted and mustered 5/2/64, age 39, mustered 9/14/64 at Camp Marietta, OH.
(D294) ORIGINALLY $20.00 REDUCED TO $15.00
Printed volunteer descriptive list filled out in black ink for private Daniel Devinney, 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry. Signed by Captain William C. Beck, Commanding Co. D.
Devinney, Daniel, private, Co. D, 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry, enlisted and mustered 7/24/61, date and method of discharge not given, no further record, this document would indicate that Devinney was severely wounded in the shoulder 6/27/62 at Gaines Mill and either captured and died or died on the battlefield and was buried.
Beck, William C., captain, Co. D, 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry, enlisted and commissioned 7/24/61, POW 5/5/64 Wilderness, discharged 12/28/64.
Document is dated June 5th, 1863 at Camp near Kelley's Ford. Indicates that Devinney had blue eyes and dark hair, was born in Ireland, and was a teacher by occupation. Beck's notations read that Devinney "was a faithful soldier always doing his duty", and that he "Was wounded at Gain's Mill Va in battle 27th June 1862 not since heard from - The wound was severe - the ball entered the shoulder"; and finally that "The books and all records were lost in the "Seven days fight" before Richmond consequently are unable to furnish a correct descriptive list - and Clothing account". On the reverse of the document is written "Daniel Devinney / Co. D 62. Pa V. / died in battle of / Gaines Mills, Va. / 27 June, 1862."
(D107) Originally $125.00
Large printed document for unservicable ordnance stores filled out in ink, stores condemned are for Co. F, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry. Excellent condition. Measures 17" x 14" when unfolded.Southwick, Henry K., 2nd/lieutenant/1st Lieutenant, Co. F, 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, enlisted and appointed 2nd lieutenant 8/29/62, 11/20/62 sent to hospital in Washington, DC from New Baltimore, VA and absent sick until 1/63, commissioned 1st lieutenant 8/9/63 and mustered 8/24/63, absent 3 days leave 1/64, relieved from duty by order dated 2/6/64 to receive appointment in 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery. Southwick, Henry K., captain, Co. M, 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, enrolled Providence, RI, 2/1/64, commissioned and mustered 3/24/64, judge advocate on General Court Martial from 5/6/64 till 6/16/64, detached AAIG District of Carrollton, LA from 7/9/64 till 1/65, leave of absence for 12 days by order dated 12/4/64, 7/15/65 detached by order as AAIG Eastern Distric, LA, mustered out 10/2/65. Kent, James Ford lieutenant-colonel, 21st New York Infantry, age 33, enlisted and commissioned 6/27/63 at Poughkeepsie, NY as lieutenant-colonel, mustered out 8/6/63. Whittier, Charles Albert, 2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/ captain/major + ADC, Co. A, 20th Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted 7/10/61 and commissioned 8/8/61, discharged for promotion 4/28/63, Whittier served as major and aide-de-camp to Major General Sedgwick, major and acting assistant adjutant general to Major General Horatio G. Wright, and lieutenant-colonel and assistant adjutant general to Major Andrew A. Humphreys, 4/28/63 commissioned into US Volunteers ADC, discharged and promoted to US Volunteers Adjutant General Department 3/7/65, brevet Brigadier General USV 4/9/65 for "highly valuable and meritorious services during the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under General Robert E. Lee", carried message for Grant to Lee at Appomattox and is reported to have cradled Sedgwick's head as he died, born 8/6/40 in Bangor, ME, mustered out 11/30/66, educated at Harvard University 1860, regular army captain honorably discharged 1870, lawyer, Brigadier General of United States Volunteers in Spanish American War, died 5/14/1908 at sea and buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. "INVENTORY AND INSPECTION REPORT of Unserviceable Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for which 1" Lieut. H. K. Southwick Co F. Second Reg't Rhode Island Vols is responsible, and which have been examined and reported on by inspector, at an inspection made on the , 186 ." (D126) Originally $65.00
Southwick, Henry K., captain, Co. M, 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, enrolled Providence, RI, 2/1/64, commissioned and mustered 3/24/64, judge advocate on General Court Martial from 5/6/64 till 6/16/64, detached AAIG District of Carrollton, LA from 7/9/64 till 1/65, leave of absence for 12 days by order dated 12/4/64, 7/15/65 detached by order as AAIG Eastern Distric, LA, mustered out 10/2/65.
Kent, James Ford lieutenant-colonel, 21st New York Infantry, age 33, enlisted and commissioned 6/27/63 at Poughkeepsie, NY as lieutenant-colonel, mustered out 8/6/63.
Whittier, Charles Albert, 2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/ captain/major + ADC, Co. A, 20th Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted 7/10/61 and commissioned 8/8/61, discharged for promotion 4/28/63, Whittier served as major and aide-de-camp to Major General Sedgwick, major and acting assistant adjutant general to Major General Horatio G. Wright, and lieutenant-colonel and assistant adjutant general to Major Andrew A. Humphreys, 4/28/63 commissioned into US Volunteers ADC, discharged and promoted to US Volunteers Adjutant General Department 3/7/65, brevet Brigadier General USV 4/9/65 for "highly valuable and meritorious services during the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under General Robert E. Lee", carried message for Grant to Lee at Appomattox and is reported to have cradled Sedgwick's head as he died, born 8/6/40 in Bangor, ME, mustered out 11/30/66, educated at Harvard University 1860, regular army captain honorably discharged 1870, lawyer, Brigadier General of United States Volunteers in Spanish American War, died 5/14/1908 at sea and buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.
"INVENTORY AND INSPECTION REPORT of Unserviceable Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for which 1" Lieut. H. K. Southwick Co F. Second Reg't Rhode Island Vols is responsible, and which have been examined and reported on by inspector, at an inspection made on the , 186 ."
(D126) Originally $65.00
Large ledger sheet in ink pertaining to turning in unservicable bayonet scabbards belonging to Co. F, 3rd Vermont Infantry. Excellent condition. Measures 16" x 10".
"Inventory + Inspection Report of Unservicable Ordnance Stores for which RA Kennedy 1st Lt. 3d Regt Vt. Vols. is responsible and which have been examined and reported on by Inspector at inspection made on the 15th of Nov./63."
Kennedy, Ronald A., sergeant/2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/captain, Cos. D/I/K. 3rd Vermont Infantry, Concord, sergeant Co I, promoted to 1st sergeant, 2nd lieutenant Co.D 9/22/62, 1st lieutenant Co.I 10/13/62, wounded in action 5/4/63 Salem Church, promoted to lieutenant-colonel 5th Vermont Infantry.
Kennedy, Ronald A., lieutenant-colonel/colonel, 5th Vermont Infantry, lieutenant-colonel commissioned 2/20/65 and issued 3/13/65, commissioned colonel 6/9/65 and issued 6/28/65, mustered out as lieutenant-colonel.
Whittier, Charles Albert, 2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/captain/major + ADC, Co. A, 20th Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted 7/10/61 and commissioned 8/8/61, discharged for promotion 4/28/63, Whittier served as major and aide-de-camp to Major General Sedgwick, major and acting assistant adjutant general to Major General Horatio G. Wright, and lieutenant-colonel and assistant adjutant general to Major Andrew A. Humphreys, 4/28/63 commissioned into US Volunteers ADC, discharged and promoted to US Volunteers Adjutant General Department 3/7/65, brevet Brigadier General USV 4/9/65 for "highly valuable and meritorious services during the recent campaign terminating with the surrender of the insurgent army under General Robert E. Lee", carried message for Grant to Lee at Appomattox and is reported to have cradled Sedgwick's head as he died, born 8/6/40 in Bangor, ME, mustered out 11/30/66, educated at Harvard University 1860, regular army captain honorably discharged 1870, lawyer, Brigadier General of United States Volunteers in Spanish American War, died 5/14/1908 at sea and buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA.
(D136) Originally $85.00
Printed form (No. 27) filled out in ink for list of quartermaster's stores issued to Company E, 2nd Regiment U.S. Veteran Volunteers signed by Lieutenant John N. Travis at Camp Stoneman, D.C. Dated 7/15/65. Measures 8" x 10 1/4", excellent condition.
Travis, John N., lieutenant/Regimental Quarter Master, 2nd U.S.Veteran Volunteers, 9/26/65, regiment was organized 1-3/65 to serve 1, 2 and 3 years, attached to 2d Brigade, 1st Division, 1st Veteran Corps to 6/66, District of New York, Department of the East to 8/65, mustered out 8/1/66.
(D257) $35.00 REDUCED TO $25.00
Tilled in printed pay voucher for Capt. John A. Gordon, Co. E, 16th United States Colored Infantry. Dated 6/21/65. Has old tape repair at center vertical fold line, also fold line tears inward from right edge.
Gordon, John A., sergeant, 83rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry, enlisted at Monmouth 7/23/62 for 3 years, served with regiment until mustered out 12/20/63 to accept appointment as captain of the 16th U.S.C.T.
Gordon, John A., captain/major, Co. E, 16th United States Colored Troops, mustered in 12/21/63 at Nashville, TN for 3 years, 3/25/64 he was detailed on a military commission at Clarksville, TN, returned to command Co. E 7/21/64, promoted to major 7/11/65, mustered out with regiment 4/30/66.
(D248) Originally $75.00
Interesting 2 page letter, 9" x 11", folded and addressed to "Commodore R. Stockton". Overall good condition. Fold lines, a few small fold line tears, scattered ink smears. Signed by a mysterious "Texas Lady".
STOCKTON, Robert Field, (son of Richard Stockton [1764-1828], father of John Potter Stockton, grandson of Richard Stockton [1730-1781]), a Senator from New Jersey; born in Princeton, N.J., August 20, 1795; was privately tutored; attended the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University); entered the United States Navy in 1811, served in the War of 1812, the war with Algiers, and the Mexican War; was sent to the Pacific coast in 1845 and, in cooperation with the land forces, captured the Mexican capital of California and organized a civil government; attained the rank of commodore; returned home and resigned his commission in 1850; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1851, until his resignation on January 10, 1853; president of the Delaware & Raritan Canal 1853-1866; member of the peace convention of 1861 held in Washington, D.C., in an effort to devise means to prevent the impending war; retired from public life; died in Princeton, N.J., October 7, 1866; interment in Princeton Cemetery.
Text reads:
Dear Sir Will you pardon the seeming importunity of a lady and a stranger, who in violation of the rules laid down for female observance, ventures to address you, a gentleman, unknown to her, save by the splendor of your genius, the renown of which long since reached our sunny land. Although the days of chivalry have long since passed, and the knight no longer, in pursuance of his vow cases himself in armor and places his lance and the rest, to rally out in defense of the beauty and virtue of the sovereign of his beauty and to brighten his fame by seeking deeds of glory and renown, altho' these days have long since passed yet may we believe that the spirit which activated them still ingers in the breast of many gentlemen of this present day, and certain I am that it never found a purer shrine than the heart of Commodore Stockton altho' my provenis, and that of my sex, is of the home and heart, yet from that quiet corner, may I not be permitted to send forth my wishes. May your fame be as bright and enduring as that of the country you honor by serving. May the arrows sent from the quiver of calumny, fall harmless upon the shield of your own virtues, and may your last end be like his who wraps his mantle around him and lies down to sleep A Texas Lady
1 page letter in ink measures 8" x 12 1/2". Scattered staining & soiling throughout, a few small tears along edges, one hole at center. Fold lines. Overall fair to good condition.
Dated Richmond, May 23rd, 1861. Text is as follows:
W. F. Fretwell
Bot [bought?] of Jas Moore To 50 lbs Candy @ 10 cents 9.00 Box Front & Druggage .85
Richmond May 23rd 1861 Received of W F Fretwell ten Dollars on account James Moore
Mr. Fretwell
Dear Sir
I received yours and have as you will find as per file above sent Candy to day. I have made all inquirys as to the probability of geting a Navy Revolver but can here of none for sale in part they have been getting at from 75 to one hundred dollars for the larger size. We are all in a stew here troops coming and going by the thousands each day. There is certainly some grand move on foot but it is all kept a secret as to what it is President Davis will be her tomorrow it is reported by telagraph that the federal troops are now in possession of Alexandria four thousand troops have left the camps here since yesterday for different points if you could bring up some bacon so as for it to cost not over 15 or 15 1/2 cents buy[?] round. I would like for you to send me a lot there is no fruit in market and no chance of geting any
Yours &tc Jas Moore
Document Signed - Inventory and inspection report hand-written in ink sideways on white ruled paper. Inventory is for 1st New York Engineers. Excellent field written document with a bold approval and signature by John Gibbon. Also signed by Henry H. Trenor, 1st Lt. of 1st NY Engineers, and Benjamin Linscott, Capt. of 40th Mass. Vols.
Name GIBBON, John Born April 20 1827, Philadelphia PA Died February 6 1896, Baltimore MD Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1847, Mexican war, Seminole war, artillery instructor at West Point, author of Artillerist's manual. War Service 1861 Capt. of 4th US Artillery, chief of artillery to McDowell, May 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded Iron Brigade (4th Bde/1st Divn/I Corps) at Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, commanded 2nd Divn/I Corps at Fredericksburg (w), commanded 2nd Divn/II Corps at Gettysburg (w), commanded draft depots, commanded 2nd Divn/II Corps at Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, June 1864 promoted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded XXIV Corps in Army of the James, Appomattox. Brevet Promotions Brig. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865, Maj. Gen. U.S.A. March 13 1865. Post War Career Army service in the West, author, commander-in-chief of MOLLUS.
Text of the document reads:
Inventory and Inspection Report of C + G Equipage for which 1st Lieut Henry H Trenor Co 'E' 1st NY Engineers is responsible and which has been inspected and reported on by BH Linscott Capt 40' Mass Vol Brig Inspector Inventory Inspection Report Articles No Condition How long in How long in from whom condition when Disposition when recd use possession received inspected Shelter tents 66 Good May 1864 Oct 15/64 Capt Farrand unserviceable To be turned in to Depot BedSacks 2 Good Aug 1862 Oct 15/64 Capt Farrand " Q M
The above is a correct inventory of C I certify that I have examinded each article + G Equipage for which I am set forth in the Inventory hereto annexed responsible and which in my opinion and its condition in as stated in these remarks requires the action of an Inspector opposite to in the above inspection I certify that the above property Manchester Va has not been previously condvrd June 18th/65 Henry H Trenor Lt B H Linscott 1st Lt 1st NY Eng Capt 40' Mass Vol Comdg E Co Insp 3' Brig 3 Div 24 A Co
On the reverse is Gibbon's signature: "approved / the disposition within / recommended will be made / John Gibbon / M G Comg".
Letter written and signed by Joseph Wheeler on House of Representatives stationary. Measures 8" x 8 1/2", in ink. Overall fair to good condition, light soiling throughout, small areas of paper loss at left and top edges.
Printed at top of page is : "FROM / JOS. WHEELER." and "House of Representatives, / Washington, D.C., September 1st, 1892" with Washington, D.C. crossed out and "Wheeler Ala" written above it in ink.
Text of the letter reads:
Rufus R. Wilson Esq., New York
My Dear Sir,
Your letter came when I was away on a ----- canvass and I grasp the first opportunity to reply to it. I send by this mail an engraving, which I think will be better than a photograph. You need not return it. Yours Truly, J. Wheeler
(L11468) ORIGINALLY $350.00 REDUCED TO $250.00
Seventeen page handwritten memo in ink detailing the activities of the 21st Massachusetts Infy, during the Battle of Antietam. MS pages measure 6.25 x 3.125", accompanied by 6 page typewritten transcript [each page stamped "Paul F. Hoag/ 582 Hopmeadow St./ Simsburg, Conn" in lower margin." Also an 1865 letter from Charles to his mother, dated "Fort Rice, Feb. 22nd 1865", 3 ½ pages ink, accompanied w/stamped postmarked envelope address to "Mrs. Josiah White/ Ashburham/ Mass." Antietam Memorandum text clear and legible, 1865 letter faded but legible. Else VG.
Attached to 2nd Brigade, Sturgis' Division of Burnside's 9th Corps, the 21st Mass. participated in the wild fight to cross Burnside's Bridge. His account runs, in part, runs as follows: "Gen. Sturgis ordered forward the 2d MD and 6th N.H. ..supported by the 51st N.Y. 51 Penn. And 21st Mass. of the 2d Brigade who were posted in a cornfield on the side of a hill slping toward the bridge and about 200 yards from it……it was while in the cornfield in support of the 1st Brigade that co. "G" lost six men killed and wounded. RRIVATE DAN DAILY KILLED Lt. C.H. Parder comdg. The Co. wounded in bothe legs. C.A Croffts, Billy Prutt in foot. Jean Puffer in leg and L.E. Stewart in face……..Gen. Sturgis then ordered forward Renos Old Brigade ….the 51 NY was formed right in front and the 51st PA left in front. In columns of fours and under cover of a slight Protection of trees and high land within easy distance of the bridge while the 21st Mass. was to rush into po sition of the left of the bridge and open fired upon the tree and bushes which concealed the enemy on the opposite side….." Private White's colorful narrative covers the Union rush across the bridge to the opposite side and on through to the end of the battle.
Charles White was a 20 year old chair make residing Ashburnham, Mass., at the outbreak of war. He enlisted and was mustered into Co. "G", 21 Mass. Infy. on 7/19/1861. He re-enlisted on 1/1/1864 and was transferred to Co. "F", 56th Mass. on 10/21/1864, and later transferred out. Following the war he was was member of GAR post #184 [Sgt. Plunkett] in his home town of Ashburnham, MA. He died in 1915. Following its mustering in, the 21st Massachusetts was shipped to North Carolina to participate in Burnside's expedition to Hatteras Islet. After returning to Virginia for Pope's Manassas Campaign, the unit fought at Antietam and Fredericksburg. Following a season of campaigning in Tennessee, 21st returned to Virginia to join Grant's overland campaign through the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Non-veterans were mustered out in August 1864. Veterans and recruits were transferred to the 36th Mass. Infy. During service the unit lost 159 men killed and mortally wounded and 91 by disease for a total of 250.
Intriguing account of the 21Mass. at Burnside Bridge at Antietam. Accompanied by White's pension records and basic military documentation. Invites further research.
(L12199) ORIGINALLY $975.00 REDUCED TO $750.00
Letter group consists of a 36 page daily diary covering three weeks from 11/15/1862 through 12/7/1862 (no entry for Nov. 30). Diary is written in pencil on lined paper measuring 9.75 x 7.75". Also an eight and a half letter dated "Newbern [NC] Dec. 24th 1862", written in ink on lined paper 9.75 x7.75"; and a two and a half page letter in pencil dated "Camp Massachusetts/ April 5th, 1863". CDV features a full length studio portrait of Stephen Lincoln in double breasted civilian frock. Backmark: "G.W. Venner/ Artist/ 1741/2 Main Street/ Charlestown." Green 2-cent playing stamp card above backmark; penciled "Co. "A"/ 45th Mass. Inf./ Stephan Lincoln" above and below.
Though some diary pages are faded, all remain legible. The two separate letters are clear, though w/light yellowing. Both diary and letters accompanied by transcript. CDV image remains relatively crisp, as does its backmark. Overall condition of both letters & cdv, VG.
Lincoln's diary and letters provide a wealth of impressions of North Carolina life in and around New Berne, near which the 45th Mass. spent much of its nine month tour of duty. Their author is quick to note the different greetings received from Carolina blacks and whites. The latter "did not return our salutations," he writes, but the " negroes on the contrary waved their hats and kerchiefs and grinned from ear to ear….the negroes of the south all know about the Presidents proclamation and all think they will be free the first of January…" Lincoln notices and reports all manner of occurrences, to wit, a scene of vandalism: "Went and saw the tomb of an Ex-Governor of the state…the tomb has been greatly mutilated by the 5th Connecticut Reg. It was broken into the coffin smashed and the skelaton exposed to view. But the Mass. 43rd Reg with in a day sent a squad over and repared it as well they could….So you see a day scarsely passes without some incident…." Great camp detail colorfully rendered.
Stephen Lincoln was a resident of Cohasset, MA, and an 18 year old student at the outbreak of war. He enlisted as a private and on 9/15/1862 was mustered into Co. "A", 45th Infantry. He died of disease on 6/30/2007 at Cohasset, MA, only a week before his unit was mustered out in Boston 7/8/1862. The 45tt Mass. was a nine month unit mustered in September 1862 that served its entire service in the Department of Carolina. During service it lost 19 men killed and mortally wounded and 32 by disease for a total of 51.
A highly attractive letter grouping, froma gallant young private of the 45th Mass tragically felled by disease. Documentation provided. Invites further research.
(L12198) ORIGINALLY $995.00 REDUCED TO $750.00
11" x 14" document, pre-printed & ink; overall good condition, light scattered staining, fold lines, minor edge wear, a few small fold line tears at upper edges. At top is wingspread eagle standing on a drum, panoply of flags, etc.
Dated July 23, 1865. Signed by John Brough, Governor of Ohio, Wm. Henry ____tte, Secretary of State, and J. T. Mercer, Assistant Adjutant General of Ohio.
Charles H. Dalrymple enlisted at the age of 23 on 9/3/61 as a Private. On 9/21/61 he mustered into Co. A, 20th OH Infantry. Discharged on 4/10/62. He re-enlisted again on 8/3/63 at the age of 25 as a QM Sgt. Promoted to Quartermaster 1/19/65 & transferred to Field & Staff; to 2nd Lieutenant on 2/23/65 & transferred to Company M. Date and method of discharge not given.
(217-37) ORIGINALLY $145.00 REDUCED TO $125.00
Two separate discharge documents for a William Croft of Co. F the 2nd Maryland Regiment Infantry (U.S.). The first document is a certificate of discharge issued December 18th, 1862 (the document says 1861 but it should say 1862) and signed by Lt. H. Pennington. The second is a pay voucher at the time of discharge, the signature by Croft on the pay voucher is an "X", in addition the description on the certificate is a dark complexion/laborer from Baltimore. Iinterestingly records indicate that Croft enlisted under a false name with his real name being Joseph Reed.
Croft, William (Joseph Reed), private, Co. F, 2nd Regiment Maryland Infantry, enrolled 7/12/61 and mustered in at Baltimore, MD 8/8/61 for 3 years service, shown absent without leave from 8/12/61, shown present for duty till mustered out 12/10/62 at Falmouth Station, certificate of disability issued 12/18/62 states "this man was enlisted under this name by fraud his real name is Joseph Reed, by order of the Medical Examining Board". This discharge is dated 12/18/61 but cover notation lists dates as 1862 and discharge from archives is dated 12/18/62, so it must be an error on my discharge, his age is also corrected to read 44 on archive's discharge.
(D81) ORIGINALLY $125.00 REDUCED TO $75.00
Printed form filled out in ink given to a soldier at their discharge documenting pay received. Issued to Louis Crup, private 52nd New York Infantry upon his discharge. Written in red ink across front "This Soldier was without a Descriptive paper", written along left edge in black ink " Pay due from July 1, '62/P.M.E.C. Jany 13, '63", although the documents are filled out for a "Crup" the soldier clearly signs his name "Grub".
Grub, Louis, private, Co. H, 52nd New York Infantry, enlisted 10/11/61 New York City and mustered in 11/1/61, age 31, discharged for disability 1/12/63 at Convalescent Camp, VA.
Document also signed by Jackman, Lyman, 1st sergeant/2nd lieutenant/1st lieutenant/ captain, Co. B, 6th New Hampshire Volunteers, born Woodstock, age 23, resident of Woodstock, enlisted 11/9/61 and mustered in 11/27/61 as 1st sergeant, appointed 2nd lieutenant 5/16/62, wounded 8/29/62 at 2nd Manassas, appointed 1st lieutenant 1/1/63, captain of Co. C 8/1/64, captured 9/30/64 at Poplar Springs Church, exchanged 2/1/65, mustered out 7/17/65.
(D93) ORIGINALLY $50.00 REDUCED TO $35.00
Certificate given at time of discharge to balance soldier's account, issued to Homer Southard, private, Co. I, 61st New York Infantry. Dated 3/13/62 at Camp California. Overall fine condition.
Southard, Homer, private, Co. I, 61st New York Infantry, enlisted 10/24/61 and mustered 11/6/61, age 20, discharged for disability 3/8/62 at Camp California, VA.
(D37) Originally $45.00
Two printed and filled in discharge certificates for James Du Pue, private, Co. A, 86th New York Infantry, attached in upper left corner. Overall fine condition; top page is separated at upper horizontal fold.
De Pue, James, private, Co. A, 86th New York Infantry, 24 years old, enlisted 10/12/61 at Lakeport, N.Y. for three years service, 34, 5"9", light complexion, blue eyes, light hair, born Schnectady Co., N.Y., cooper, present from time of enlistment through April of 1862, discharged 4/24/62 at Fort Good Hope due to an inguinal hernia which "made its appearance" during the march from Elmira, N.Y. to Washington. Born in Schenectady, NY, De Pue was a cooper by occupation, and stood 5'9" tall with a light complexion, blue eyes, and light brown hair.
Accompanied by records.
(D44) ORIGINALLY $75.00 REDUCED TO $45.00
Two printed and filled in discharge cetificates for Michael Garland, private, Co. F, 2nd New York Heavy Artillery, attached in upper left corner. Each document has a tape repair at upper fold line, otherwise in fine condition. Ink. Completely legible. Dated April 7, 1862. Front page is a certificate of discharge; second page shows what the soldier is due for pay and travelling fees to his home after being discharged.
Michael Garland was 40 years old when he enlisted on 9/30/61 at New York City as a Private. On 10/2/61 he mustered into Co. F, 2nd NY Heavy Artillery. He was born in Boston and was a painter by occupation. At the time of his discharge he was 41 years old, 5'6" tall with light complexion, gray eyes and brown hair.
Document is signed by George S. Dawson, commander of Co. F, 2nd NYHA. Dawson died in Dec. 1864 after losing a leg at Petersburg, VA in June, 1864.
(D42) ORIGINALLY $75.00 REDUCED TO $45.00
Standard state certificate, measuring 19.5 x 15, mounted in an attractive contemporary, glassed walnut frame w/cardboard backing. Standard decoration w/spread eagle & flags above and flanking vignette portraits of President Lincoln and Massachusetts Governor Willam Glaflin, w/standard military vignettes & scrollwork along bottom edge. Signed by State Adjutant "Jno. A. Cunningham" and Governor Glaflin. The certificate's text and bordering artwork is browned from exposure to sun, while the area beyond remains white, obviously from being covered by a previous matting. The text is entirely legible, however, and in the piece is VG in all other respects. Good Massachusetts memento.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BUYER OF THE ITEM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY GLASS BROKEN DURING SHIPMENT
(459-348) ORIGINALLY $225.00
The Subscriber wishes to purchase a number of Good Horses for the Army, 15 hands high or over, for which a liberal price will be paid. NO MARES WANTED. Will be at. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On. . . . . . . . . . . . ..W.H. POLLARD." No date, or publication marking. Black & white, measuring 13 x 9" on light paper mounted on heavy card paper, in a glassed period frame of stained wood, w/inner gilt edge & wooden backing. Paper lightly soiled, gilt paint tarnished. Else vg. Superb wall piece for horse buffs & cavalry collectors.
(400-482) ORIGINALLY $2,500.00 NOW HALF PRICE! REDUCED TO $1,250.00 NOW JUST $950.00!!
Pre-printed form, measuring 14 x 8", in black & white w/currency-green bordering. Matted in [modern] red, in glassed period wooden frame w/inner gilt edging. The document certifies "that Isabel Butter has on file in the office of the auditor general a duly approved and registered claim for the sum of two hundred and eight 35/100 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. Dated "this first day of January 1872". Signed b y "Jno. W. Geary" governor, "J.Hartranft" Auditor General, and "R.M. Mackery" State Treasurer." The certificate is clear and crisp, the frame lightly chipped at corners, w/inner gilt lightly tarnished. Else VG.
An interesting piece containing the signatures of John Geary, a Union divisional commander at the Battle of Gettsyburg, who had earlier been the first mayor of San Francisco and a territorial Govern or Kansas, before serving two postwar terms as Governor of Pennsylvania...and John Hartranft, who had been the provost marshall during the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators, and who would later serve two terms himself as Governor of Pennsylvania.
(L10530) ORIGINALLY $300.00 REDUCED TO $250.00
Signature is clipped from a larger document.
The item is 19 1/4 high by 14 inches wide. The frame is a dark colored wood with decorative scrollwork. The matte is light gray in color. The engraving is 5 1/2 inches by 7 1/2 inches in size. It is a period engraving of Banks sitting on a camp chair holding his saber in his left hand.
The AES is approximately 3 3/4 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches high on white paper. It reads: "N.P.Banks / M.G.C / New Orleans, / Louisiana / 13" June. 1864.
Name BANKS, Nathaniel Prentiss "Commissary Banks" Born January 30 1816, Waltham MA Died September 1 1894, Waltham MA Pre-War Profession Cotton mill worker, lawyer, politician, US congressman, House Speaker, state governor. War Service January 1861 appointed Maj. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded V Corps, was soundly defeated in Jackson's Shenandoah Valley campaign, commanded II Corps at Cedar Mountain, commanded Dept. of the Gulf, Port Hudson (thanks of Congress), Red River campaign, held no further effective command. Post War Career US congressman, US marshal.
(L11439) ORIGINALLY $325.00 REDUCED TO $250.00
Three lines in ink, "J.A. Early/ Lynchburg/ Virginia.", measuring 1.75 x 3.25", with accompanying litho measuring 3.75 x.4.125", double matted in burgundy and white, mounted in a black wooden frame w/interior gilt trim, measuring 12 x16". Contemporary paper backing w/hang-wire. Early's handwriting is considerably faded, but still recognizable and entirely legible. Frame exhibits a handful of nicks. Else VG.
Jubal Early was the prominent ANV divisional commander whom R. E. Lee affectionately called his "bad old man". It was Early's command that threatened Washington in the summer of 1864, and later collided with Sheridan's forces in the autumn '64 Shenandoah Campaign that ended disastrously for the rebels. Excellent general's collectible.
(L11462) ORIGINALLY $650.00 REDUCED TO $400.00
One page vellum document regarding birth of American child while in Paris, France signed by A.T.A. Torbert as Consulate of the United States, document has eagle vignette on center top and large brown "rubber" seal of Unites States Consulate General in lower left corner. Dated 9/4/1875.
Torbert, Alfred Thomas Archimedes, captain, 1st New Jersey Infantry, commissioned 9/1/61, promoted to colonel 9/1/61, discharged for promotion 11/29/62 as brigadier-general U.S. Volunteers, brevet major-general 9/9/64, also had service in 5th U.S. Infantry, born 7/1/33 Georgetown, DE, died 8/29/80 of Cape Canavaral, FL.
(L11428) Originally $195.00
1 page partly type-set leave of absence filled out in ink for Darius Couch signed by Seth Williams. Measures 7 3/4" x 9 3/4", excellent condition.
Document is historically interesting in that Couch, who started as Colonel of 7th Massachusetts Infantry ,was holding out for a promotion and had submitted his resignation due to health reasons. McCellan turned down the resignation and Couch was soon promoted to Major General. On the back of this document Couch has written "Harrisons Landing, Leave of Absence, Reply of Gen McClellan, Col Key, to my letter of resignation, July 21-1862", so McCellan responded to Couch's resignation by giving him a leave of absence for 20 days followed by promotion to Major General. Document is signed on the front by Seth Williams, Assistant Adjutant General. The identity of Colonel Key as referred to on the back by Couch is not known.
Couch, Darius N., colonel, 7th Massachusetts Infantry, enlisted and commissioned 6/15/61, 8/15/61 promoted to brigadier- general volunteers, discharged for promotion to U.S. Volunteers 9/3/61, promoted major-genral volunteers 7/4/62. Residence Tauton, born 7/23/22 Putnam County, NH, died 2/12/97 Norwalk, CT.
Williams, Seth, born 3/22/22 Augusta, ME, U.S.M.A. Class of 1842 ranked 23 out of 56, major U.S. Army, brigadier-general Volunteers, brevet major-general Volunteers, brevet brigadier-general U.S. Army, major-genral U.S. Army, died 3/23/66 Boston.
(L11427) ORIGINALLY $250.00 REDUCED TO $195.00
Ca. 1865-1866. Printed in black & white, measuring 3.75 x 4.25", printed on heavy beige card. Titled "HO! FOR THE SALTY STYX!", cartoon depicts Johnson at the oar of a boat filled with people. Text beneath reads as follows: "GRAND EXCURSIONOF THE ANDY-JOHNSON-COPPERHEAD-REB-B&B CLUB. The steamer "ACCIDENTAL PRESIDENT" will leave immediately for the above-named resort [Salty Styx]. Take cars 9th and Arch. Passengers are requested to take sufficient clothing, as the stay may be prolonged. On account of the Great Rush to the Saline Shores, during the last six years, a new Hotel has been erected, called the "Usurpation" House, capable of accomodating the whole democratic party-no distinction among the quests, Conservatives, Copperheads, Traitors, Blackguards, &c, will be treated alike. A prominent man will be on hand to grant pardons. On the trip Grandmother Buchanan will related the story-"How he aided and abetted the Rebs!" A prominent Reed-er will recite the "Story of Arnold." A band of "Renegade Republicans: will perform Andy's favorite, "We'll all drink Stone Blind." Liquors, (White House Vintage,) free. PROPOSALS RECEIVED for BURYING the DEAD DOG.-P.Brownlow, Undertaker." Light wear, else VG.
(337-67) Originally $250.00
Ca. 1864. Published and "Sold by the American News Co. 121 Nassau St., N.Y. at 75 cents per hundred," no date. Measuring 8.25 x 11.25", mounted in stiff white card folder, 11 x 14.75". Satirical in tone, obviously published to influence public opinion during the 1864 general election, this Unionist broadside opposes Governor Seymour's re-elections and attacks his political stance during the July 1863 New York City draft riots. Widely regarded as a "Copperhead", Seymour was one of the more prominent national "Peace Democrats" of 1864. The broadside, in part, reads as follows:
"When in July 1863, the City of New York was under the reign of a mob, when stores were closed, workshops shut, cars and stages laid, alarm bells ringing, dwellings burning, inoffensive women and children seeking prisons for safety, unoffending men hanging and roasting at lamp posts, the horizon lighted up by burning orphan asylums, at such a time when no man felt safe, when every citizen had to guard his home, when peaceful law-abiding citizens had to patrol the streets for mutual protections, when law and order were at it seemed, dead, when arson, plunder, murder, and all the infernal passions of a brutalized mob were holding high carnival, and civilization went draped in mourning, then HORATIO SEYMOUR the candidate of the McClellan Confederate Peace Democracy for Governor of New York, requested the men doing these bloody deeds, to meet him in front of the City Hall in New York, and then began his coaxing, blarneying address to them, with the words "MY FRIENDS."
His whole speech was in keeping with this introduction. Now let us see where "my friends" reside. From the election returns showing the majorities that the "Governor of my friends" received in certain localities in the City of New York, it will be seen that "Horatio" knew whom he was addressing…….Mackerellville…Five Points, (or Practical Amalgamation District,)….Corlears Hook, (Democratic Misegenation District,)….Water Street Dance Houses, (Or Free Love Dist.)….Thirty-three other districts "of the same sort,"….
These Election districts figure on our Police Books as containing Two Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-three groggeries, Two Hundred and Seventy-nine notorious brothers, One Hundred and Seventy places where thieves and ruffians habitually resort, One hundred and Five Policy Shops, with Gambling and Dance Houses to match, and also embraces the haunts of the Murderers, Robbers, and Incendiaries, who figured in the "Reign of Terror," in July, 1863."
*By 1864, Seymour's insistence on protecting what he called "the supreme importance of local government" proved a liability rather than an asset to the Democrats. He lost the the '64 New York gubernatorial election due to his refusal to support a bill that would have allowed NY troops to vote by absentee ballot.
Although the broadsides exhibits light creases & wrinkles, the piece displays well and is completely legible. VG overall.
(337-82) Originally $500.00
2pp., 9.875 x 7.875", published August 29, 1864. The first page reads as follows: "Sir: Your attention is called to the accompanying Circular from the Provost-Marshal General's office, in reference to Representative Recruits. The deficiency of the Eighth Ward on the Draft is now about Fifty, and that number can be got, it is believe, by giving, in addition to the Ward and City Bounties, the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. The following persons living in the Eighth Ward have provided Representative Recruits. J. Fisher Leaming, James Graham, Waterman Palmer, Miss Fanny Clark, Miss Mary Clark, George Hammersley. Subscriptions for this purpose, and for the Ward Bounty, will be received by J.G. Rosengarten, Treasurer. S.E. cor. Sixth and Walnut Streets, August 29, 1864."
Second page contains "[Circular No. 25.] WAR DEPARTMENT, PROVOST-MARSHAL GENERAL'S OFFICE……. Persons not required by law to perform military duty have expressed a desire to be personally represented in the army. In addition to the contributions they have made in the way of bounties, they propose to procure recruits at their own expense, and present them for enlistment in the service……….Certificates of this personal represention in the service will be forwarded from this office and issued by Provost Marshals. Signed……………………James B. Fry Provost-Marshal General."
Followed by a "CERTIFICATE OF REPRESENTATION, ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…..To ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: Whereas,………………..of the Eighth Ward, in the State of Pennsylvania, a citizen of the United States, not being required by law to perform any military service, has voluntarily, and at his own expense, furnished……………..as a Representative Recruit to serve in his stead in the military forces of the Union. He is in accordance with the foregoing order entitled to this official acknowledgement of his disinterested patriotism and public spirit. [SIGNED]…………………….JAMES B. FRY, Brigadier General, and Provost-Marshal………..By Provost-Marshal General. EDWIN PALMER, Captain and Provost-Marshal, Second District, State of Pennsylvania. "
Foldmarks, else VG plus.
(337-76) Originally $125.00
Master of Ceremonies, WILLIAM H. WARNER. FLOOR MANAGERS…Thomas P. Eltonhead, James Pugh, Jr., William H. Crouse." The card goes on to list the Assistant floor managers & numerous officers in seven columns. "TICKETS ONE DOLLAR-TO BE PRE-PAID."
One page, black & white, printed on heavy card paper measuring 6 x 4.375". Signed on verso, in ink, by Secretary "John S. Gardiner" w/the number "112" written in right corner. Two very small & very light smudge marks on face. Else VG.
(337-73) Originally $150.00
Printed in black & white on card measuring 3.5" x 2.125", mounted on heavy yellow card paper. Titled "Biddy Lamenting the Result of the Election", the cartoon features a chubby woman seated at a table, stuffing herself with food with one hand while reading a book-"Eugene Aram"-with another. The caption reads as follows: "No use crying Biddy, MAC" may have a position yet. Don't judge a man always by the Company he keeps. His friends will be down soon from SALT RIVER; there is some hopes yet." Which of course, there were'nt. The Copperhead Democratic peace platform of 1864, which McClellan repudiated, was enough to do him in. Slightly soiled, else vg.
(337-69) Originally $250.00
Printed in black and white on thick card paper measuring 3.5" x 2.125", mounted on heavier beige card paper. Titled " THE PLATFORMS AS INTERPRETED BY THE SOLDIERS", the cartoon features two roosters, the one to the left scraggly & disheveled, the one to the right healthy & vigorous. The left rooster represents the "McClellan Platform" standing for "Cessation of Hostilities", while the right represents the "Union Platform" "For a vigorous prosecution of the War." Intriguing '64 Campaign item. Very slightly soiled, else vg.
(337-71) Originally $250.00
One page, 5.25" x 8.25", mounted on heavy beige paper. N.p., n.d. This circular appeals to Union men in the Reconstruction south to join in refuting the political arguments of unreconstructed rebels. The circular reads as follows:
"DOCUMENTS FOR THE SOUTH
….It is most desirable, at this time, that the Union men of the South, who are to take a leading part in deciding the great questions and the future policy of our Government, should be fully provided with facts and arguments to enable them to obtain a commanding influence among their people, and to expose the specious pleading assumed by semi-secessionists, who are exerting their utmost energies to make the institutions and policy of the Southern States the same as before the Rebellion. Shall the Loyal men of the South be furnished with the documents by which the sophistries of their enemies, who have done all in their power to destroy our Government, and who are responsible for the calamities brought upon us by the Rebellion, may be confuted?
The Loyal Publication s Society seems to be the only institution adequate to sustain our friends in the South by furnishing them with proper documents. These objects can be better accomplished by a judicious distribution of our pamphlets now, than can be effected by ten times the amount on the eve of an election. We solicit, therefore, your contributions for this purpose. Francis Lieber, President
C.G. Detmold, Chairman, ex. Comm. James McKaye, Chairman Pub. Committee Our collector will call in a few days
Very good condition.
(337-80) Originally $125.00
4pp., 9.25 x11.75", mounted (adhesively at left margin) on stiff white card. Published by Ringwalt & Brown, Steam-power Printers, Nos. 111 and 113 South Fourth St. Along with advertisements for the printing firm, the circular contains attractive lithographs of Grant, Meade, Banks, Rosecrans, Farragut, Dupont, Foote, Porter, as well as poems and features. Very slight soiling, light fold marks, two tiny margin tears on first page. Else vg. Rare.
(337-85) Originally $275.00
143 Walnut St., Cincinnati. Branch House-26 Cherry St., Nashville, Tenn. 7.625 x 9.875". Attached by left margin and mounted in cut out manila folder. Black & white printed text reads as follows: "CIRCULAR TO SOLDIERS..We have published three splendid CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE, beautifully printed in colors; size 12 by 16 inches..No. 1. THE UNION DEFENDERS CERTIFICATE, with a beautiful border printed in colors, showing the Union Army marching in countless numbers into Dixe, with drums beating and colors flying.No. 2 THE UNION DEFENDERS CERTIFICATE, with a beautiful engraving of the flag of liberty upholding the the Flag of Our Union, and urging on the Union Army to crush treason and the rebellion…...No. 3 UNITED STATES ARMY DIPLOMA. With the portrait of Washington, American Eagle, Battle Flags etc. Giving a panoramic view of our infantry. Cavalry and Artillery engaged in battle and the rebels fleeing before them 12 of either, or assorted..$4.00...50 " " " 13.00..100 " " " 25.00..Soldiers sending us money for goods may rely on our doing as well by them, as if they were here themselves." Other goods for sale listed on the other side. Foldmarks, light wear. Else Vg. Unique veteran memorabilia.
(337-86) Originally $125.00
"120 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore." Non-dated White card, measuring 2.5 x 4", printed on both sides. The card lists the associations officers, the executive committee [by wards], and the various sub-committees [Committees on Passports, Supply, Water, Families of the Maryland Regiments, etc] Also the printer: "Woods, Print. Balt." Very light wear. Else VG.
(337-101) Originally $75.00
Litho by H. Brown, printed by Carter, Andrews & Co. Frame measures 15 1/2" x 13 1/2", litho is 8 1/2" x 6 1/2". Nicely tinted. Some light age yellowing.
(L13369) ORIGINALLY $95.00 REDUCED TO $75.00
Black graphite sketch on white paper, measuring 20.75" x 29", double matted in gold-trimmed brown & gray, mounted in a glassed, contemporary wooden cherry frame measuring 30.5 x 38.5". The sketch features a mounted, bareheaded Robert E. Lee surrounded by a mounted flag bearer, other mounted staff and a half dozen dismounted soldiers. A handsome print, pristine in every respect.
(12-706) Originally $750.00 REDUCED TO $600.00
Black & white silkscreen lithograph, ca. 1890s, featuring Stonewall Jackson, P.G.T. Bearegard and R.E. Lee, grouped in a standing pose, surrounded by four Confederate flags [1st, 2nd, 3rd national, and a rectangular Cross of St. Andrew [Army of Tennessee] battle flag] at the corners. Litho measures 15.75" square, double matted in contemporary black and gray, mounted in a glassed, contemporary wooden frame w/gilt inner trim, manila papering & hang-wire. Exhibits light wrinkling and soiling. Frame gilt chipped in spots. Else VG. Perfect piece for devoted and diehard southerners.
(12-672) Originally $475.00 REDUCED TO $380.00
Black & white litho measuring 16" in length, 12" in width, bearing the following publishing information in the lower margin: " Published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1870 in the clerks office of the district court of the United States for the southern district of New York. With separate imprint for "J.C. & W.M. Burrow, 200 Main Street, Bristol, Tenn.", the litho exhibits two old, barely discernable fold marks in rear, along w/light wear & soiling. Else VG. This Lee & Jackson print was one of the more popular C & I prints among southerners.
(337-16) Originally $500.00
Nice hand colored lithograph titled "Surrender of Port Hudson, La. July 8, 1863." Subtitle reads "Marching out of the garrison, and surrender of their arms, colors, armaments, munitions, public funds, and material of war to the victorious army of the Union under Genl. N. P. Banks. Prisoners taken 5000, also 7000 stand of arms, 50 pieces of artillery, siege guns &c &c." Picture has age discoloration through out with one small spot of foxing near right edge. Item is still in original frame with gold painted interior boarder. Frame has numerous small nicks and scratches from age. Backing of frame has been replaced with modern material. Across bottom is copyright date of 1863. In frame it meas. approx. 17.50 x 12.50.
(L10965) ORIGINALLY $225.00 REDUCED TO $175.00
Glued to paper backing, the piece measures 5.25 x 7.25", and features Lincoln seated among his 1861 cabinet-Smith, Chase, Blair, Montgomery, Seward, Welles, and Bates-while Gen. Winfield Scott stands alongside. Photo has been cropped with rounded corners and has the following paper inscription centered and written in ink below the picture: "Entered according to Act of Congress.", as if to suggest that this piece was a mock up used by a printer to produce smaller carte de visite size photos. The mounted photo is itself neatly taped to a stiff manila folder cut out mount. VG condition. Unusual piece.
(337-91) Originally $375.00
Bust portrait superimposed against a drawing of the capital dome behind Scott's right shoulder & w/his printed name appearing at the bottom. Measures 3.25 x 2.375". Small .75" ink stain on edge of right margin. Light soiling, else vg.
(337-97) Originally $50.00
U.S. Government Printing Office, 4pp.
Although this report deals with Gen. Webb in particular, it has wider application when considering the plight of the many regular officers who were incapacitated by wounds while on active service during the war, but were denied early retirement & and thereby forced to resign without benefits. Alexander Webb was one of these, and this report includes the following endorsement, which eloquently argues his case:
"…At the close of the war General Webb was transferred to the Forty-Fourth Infantry, then known as an invalid regiment, composed of wounded and disable officers and men. Upon the reduction of the Army in 1869 this regiment was consolidated with the Fifth Infantry, an active regiment. Many of the officers of this regiment were then retired. As General Webb was physically incapacitated for active service on the plains with the Fifth Infantry, he sought retirement. In this he was unsuccessful. He thereupon resigned and has since been occupied in civil life…….Could the retiring board have foreseen the effects of the severe wound that received, there can be no doubt that its verdict would have been that he was incapacitated for active service.………..His [re]appointment now as a lieutenant-colonel, the rank which he held when discharged from the Army, is recommended assimple justice to a gallant and disabled officer, distinguished at Bristow, in receiving Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg [ for which Webb had been awarded a Medal of Honor], at Spottsylvania, and in the last campaign of the late war……..Geo. D. Ruggles, Adjutant General".
(337-59) Originally $75.00
Transmitting an estimate from the secretary of War providing for monuments or tablets at Gettysburgh. U.S. Government Printing Office, 1890. 10pp., wraps, w/three folding maps "showing sites for proposed monuments and marking positions of regular troops U.S. Army and exhibiting lines and proposed avenues of roads thereto on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, PA." Binding loose, else VG.
(337-61) Originally $175.00
3 pp., 5 3/4" x 9 1/4". Light scattered foxing, age browning at edges.
Meassage from President Jefferson Davis and Secretary of War James Seddon referred by the House of Representatives to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed. Davis is giving the House & Senate a communcation from Seddon "covering an estimate 'of funds required to meet our treaty obligations to the Indian Nations, for the period ending June 30th, 1865". Pages 2 and 3 contain an estimate prepared by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in order to comply with treaty stipulations with the Creek, Choctaw and Chicasaw, Cherokee, Osage Indians, as well as the Wichitas and other reserve Indians.
(217-128) ORIGINALLY $375.00 REDUCED TO $225.00
Printed in French. From Revue Maritime et Coloniale, January, 1863. Printed in Paris by Ch. Lahure. Pages. 425-442. All pages clean & unmarked; very light scattered foxing. Stapled at left edge.
At rear is a folding plate: "Types des Differents Navires Cuirassses Americains," depicting 13 different warships: Le Monitor; La Galena; Le New Ironsides; Le Roanoke; La Batterie Stevens; Le Naugatuck; Le Passaic. Nouvelle batterie Monitor; Le Keokuk; Le Benton; l'Onondaga ou batterie quintard; Chalopues canonnieres blindees de l'Ouest; l'Indianola; and Le Choctaw.
(337-34) Originally $150.00
One page broadside songsheet roughly printed on white ruled paper, entitled "Affairs in the Shenandoah Valley." by J.H.Smith, Co. "K" 28th Iowa Vols.. 13 eight line stanzas of a song written about General Phil Sheridan's Valley Campaign from Third Battle of Winchester through the Battle of Cedar Creek, music is unknown.
Smith, John H., 4th sergeant, Co. K, 28th Regiment Iowa Infantry, enlisted 8/15/62 and mustered 9/3/62, promoted 3rd sergeant 7/20/63, promoted 1st sergeant 8/28/64, mustered out 7/31/65 Savannah, GA, born Delaware, residence Newtown, IA, age 32.
(D196) ORIGINALLY $150.00 REDUCED TO $95.00
Measures 8.5 x 13.25". Calf binding w/leather corners and red & black lea. spine labels - "Ledger" - & raised bands, & marbled eps. Covers exhibit moderate wear & soiling & rubbing at the extremities. Some foxing of text w/some inner pages torn - contents consists of an inked index of customer names, followed by 326 numbered leaves containing the running accounts of clothing bills dating from the 1830s to the 1870s. Ledger entries overlaid with numerous poetic entries obviously written much later. These anonymous handwritten journal entries appear mainly in the latter part of the ledger. Numerous Kennedy names appear - Alexander, Eizabeth, William, John - & seem connected with "Roxbury, Delaware County." Two long ago palm fronds are pressed in the front eps, & the ledger is accompanied by an 1875 envelope hand addressed to " Mr. W. Kennedy, Stamford, NY" w/printed return address: "If not called for in 10 days please return to Dr. D. Kennedy, Rondout, N.Y." Envelope reverse contains printed advertisement claiming that "Dr. D. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy Is the Greatest Discovery of the Age!….It never fails to cure disorders of the liver, constipation of the bowels, kidney and bladder complaints, and all the Diseass and Weaknesses peculiar to Females…" In all, a possible genealogical find for any Stamford, NY-connected Kennedys.
(224-100) ORIGINALLY $250.00 REDUCED TO $200.00
8 3/8" X 5 5/8" paper booklet entitled "MINUTES OF PROCEEDING OF THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL REUNION SURVIVORS SEVENTY-THIRD REGIMENT ILLINOIS INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS" published by Daily Post Print, Pekin, IL, booklet is 36 pages long and held together by two rusty staples, book has some minor stains and is fragile; starting to come apart at spine. No tears or rips. Booklet includes minutes of 11th Annual Reunion, financial statement, annual address by Colonel James F. Jaquess, poem by Mrs, Vannatten entitled "The Preacher Regiment", roll of companies including death reports and obituaries, speech by A.L. Schimpf, commander of Illinois GAR, committee reports, election of new officers and speeches, discussion regarding the attainment of a pension for Colonel Jaquess who incured two ruptures when thrown into his Spanish saddle at the Battle of Chickamauga, speech by guest Professor Harris who was a scout in the war, speech by Colonel Coles of the 14th Illinois, notes and comments including discussions on things like picking a regimental badge. Great booklet of the reunion of a hard-fought regiment from Illinois.
(L11410) ORIGINALLY $75.00 REDUCED TO $50.00
9"x13", pre-printed & ink. Has scattered light staining, fold line tears. Torn approx. 2/3 along vertical fold to left of center.
Dated 1889 from Flagstaff, Arizona Territory. The printed document says "Honorable Discharge", but it has been neatly lined out with red ink, and above it is written "Transfer Card". GAR medal printed at upper right. Stamped at lower left, "Ransom Post No. 4 G.A.A. Flagstaff Airzon, chartered Aug 20th 1884".
Text reads: "Grand Army of the Republic. Department of Arizona Headquarters Ransmon Post No. 4. To Any Post of the Grand Army of the Republic, Greeting: This Certifies that comrade Culver Marshall is a member in good standing of this Post, and having paid all dues, we have granted him this Transfer Card and recommend him for admission into any Post of our Order. The Following is A Correct Transcript from the Records of the Post: Comrade Culver Marshall is 56 years of age, was born in Pleasant Valley State of New York and is by occupation a R.R. Bridge Inspecter etered the serviceon the 20th day of June 1863 as a Private in Co. D 13th Regt. New York State Militia and was finally discharged on the 15th day of May 1865 as QuarterMaster Sergeant Co. "C" 1st Regt. New Jersey Cavalry by reason of Gen'l Order #94. May 15th 1865 having served Two years and no months. Joined this Post by Muster in November 10th 1888. Dated at Flagstaff A.T. this 31st Day of December 1889." Signed by Wm. D. Powell, Adjutant, and J. B. Smith, Post Commander.
No record was found of Marshall's service in the 13th NYSM. He enlisted on 1/25/64 as a Private and on that date was mustered into Co. I, 1st NJ Cavalry. On 12/12/64 he was transferred to Co. C and promoted to Qtr Master Sgt. Promoted to 2nd Lt. of Co. E on 7/23/65 (not mustered). Mustered out 7/24/65.
(217-142) ORIGINALLY $195.00 REDUCED TO $125.00