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PAIR OF DIARIES IDENTIFIED TO 15TH CONNECTICUT SOLDIER
This pair of diaries was kept by Private Henry Denton Pardew of Company F, 15th Connecticut Volunteers. The first diary covers 1864 and the second 1865. Most entries are in period ink and are several… (846-197). Learn More »
CLASSIC CONFEDERATE CAP BOX FROM GETTYSBURG PICKED UP BY G.W. MOWERS OF FAYETTEVILLE, PA., VETERAN OF THE 21st PA CAV AND 87th PA INF.
If you have been checking our new arrivals you will have noticed material from George W. Mowers of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Mowers did two stints in the army during the Civil War: six months in the… (M26553). Learn More »
GREAT CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE BOX AND SLING FROM GETTYSBURG, PICKED UP BY G.W. MOWERS OF FAYETTEVILLE, PA.
This classic Confederate cartridge box just came out of the family of George W. Mowers of Fayetteville, PA. Mowers lived near Gettysburg his entire life. Not only was his farm and wagon-shop near the… (M26509). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG PICK-UP “SPANISH CONTRACT” ENFIELD FROM G.W. MOWERS
This Enfield rifle was possibly Confederate-used and is certainly a Gettysburg pick-up. The rifle comes from the large group of material gathered by George W. Mowers that we recently purchased… (G3991). Learn More »
SIGNED CARTE DE VISITE OF ROBERT E. LEE
This is a post-Civil War view of Robert E. Lee; possibly his 1869 sitting. This is a bust view of Lee in profile, wearing a dark civilian frock coat. Clearly signed in pen & ink at bottom, “R E… (846-207). Learn More »
PRESENTATION COPY OF MOSBY’S RANGERS, TO HIS DAUGHTER
John S. Mosby Inscribed and Notated Presentation Copy of Mosby's Rangers, presented by the Confederate cavalry commander to his daughter. Mosby has inscribed on the front free endpaper, "To my darling… (846-190). Learn More »
NOTEBOOK OF CAPTAIN THOMAS B. MARTIN, HOLCOMBE’S SOUTH CAROLINA LEGION (LATER THE 7TH SOUTH CAROLINA CAVALRY); ONE OF THE “IMMORTAL 600”
This leather-bound notebook with original closure string attached was kept by Captain Thomas B. Martin of Company “I”, Holcombe’s South Carolina Legion, which later was designated as the 7th… (846-173). Learn More »
$4,500.00
SOLD
FANTASTIC GOLD-MOUNTED APPOMATTOX WOOD CARVED PIPE WITH CASE – 12TH WEST VIRGINIA INFANTRY
The day after Generals Grant and Lee met to arrange the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia the two Generals met again for a brief time under an apple tree and when the meeting was over… (30-2205). Learn More »
A FAMILY DIVIDED: THE INSCRIBED COLT 1849 POCKET PISTOL OF CONFEDERATE LT. WILLIAM J. BROADFOOT, MARYLAND INFANTRY, MORTALLY WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG
Maryland is often cited as an example of divided loyalties. In this case the state also furnishes an example of a family divided. Joseph O. Broadfoot served as an officer in the Maryland Infantry,… (766-1079). Learn More »
$9,500.00
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RARE SS CONTRACT KAR-98K RIFLE BY STEYR
Exceptional example of the standard issue 7.92mm service rifle supplied to the Waffen SS by special contract in 1944. Principal markings include: “4618” (serial number); “bnz 44”… (2020-105). Learn More »
$3,500.00
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STONE ARROWHEAD FROM MAINE, C.E. DEARING 16th MAINE COLLECTION
A small white, stone arrowhead from the effects of Charles E. Dearing. There is no information or tag with it, but Dearing was born in Webster, Maine, and aside from a brief period in Boston and a… (766-1106). Learn More »
$25.00
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STONE ARROWHEAD FROM MAINE, C.E. DEARING 16th MAINE COLLECTION
A small black, stone arrowhead from the effects of Charles E. Dearing. There is no information or tag with it, but Dearing was born in Webster, Maine, and aside from a brief period in Boston and a… (766-1105). Learn More »
$25.00
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CONFEDERATE IMPRINT: “HYMNS FOR THE CAMP,” RALEIGH 1864, DEDICATED TO “OUR SOLDIERS” FROM THE EFFECTS OF SERGT. C.E. DEARING 16th MAINE
This scarce, small pocketsize collection of hymns comes from material sent or brought home by Charles E. Dearing of the 16th Maine, which served in the First and then the Fifth Army Corps in the Army… (766-1101). Learn More »
$950.00
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FIRST SERGEANT AND QUARTERMASTER SERGEANT CHARLES DEARING’S COPY OF RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND CLEANING OF THE MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET
As first sergeant and later as quartermaster sergeant, Charles Dearing was responsible for the uniforms, equipment and arms issued to the regiment and by him to men under his command. This government… (766-1102). Learn More »
$65.00
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LEAF FROM “THE LAST TREE LIVING THAT WASHINGTON PLANTED AT MT. VERNON.”, A SOUVENIR BROUGHT HOME BY QM SGT. CHARLES DEARING, 16TH MAINE
A nice souvenir, typical of keepsakes from travel or historical mementos: a leaf plucked or, let’s hope, just picked up, at Mount Vernon from what was purported to be the last tree living there that… (766-1108). Learn More »
$55.00
ON HOLD
POWDER HORN FROM CHARLES E. DEARING 16th MAINE
We recently acquired the effects of Charles E. Dearing (1838-1930,) who served in the 16th Maine during the Civil War. This powder horn was among his papers, relics, and mementos and is in excellent… (766-1103). Learn More »
$35.00
ON HOLD
CONFEDERATE SPECIAL ORDERS REGARDING S.W. BREWER 26th NORTH CAROLINA, WAR SOUVENIR OF CHARLES E. DEARING 16th MAINE
This comes from the grouping of material related to Charles E. Dearing we recently acquired. Dearing served in the 16th Maine from August 1862 to June 1865, rising from the rank of Corporal to… (766-1085). Learn More »
$150.00
ON HOLD
CIVIL WAR SEWING KIT OR “HOUSEWIFE” OF CHARLES E. DEARING 16th MAINE, CAPTURED AT GETTYBURG
Sewing kits were essential to soldiers for minor repairs to uniforms and clothing. Not issued by the army, they were made by mothers, sisters, wives and sweethearts and were popular going-away gifts… (766-1089). Learn More »
GOLD HAT CORD FROM THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. DEARING, 16th MAINE
During the Civil War, gold hat cords were reserved for general officers, but they were later adopted for wear by members of the G.A.R. on their slouch hats. This one is in excellent condition, with… (766-1093). Learn More »
FIRST SERGEANT CHARLES E. DEARING CO. B 16th MAINE DIARY AND NOTEBOOK
This is a detail-filled and very interesting notebook used by Charles E. Dearing, 16th Maine, both as diary and as a record book for his duties as First Sergeant of Company B, and as commander of a… (766-1097). Learn More »
$2,000.00
ON HOLD
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CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE IDENTIFIED TO CAPTAIN MARCUS A. MOORE, 1ST MASSACHUSETTS CAVALRY
Manufactured: Newark, NJ Maker: Sauerbier, Henry Year: Early Civil War Model: Model 1840 transitional with 1860 style grip Size: 34.2 inch blade, 1.17 wide, .353 thick This sword has all true Type 1 features with the exception of the Model 1860 style… (870-159). Learn More »
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