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1864 LETTER WRITTEN BY A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER DESCRIBING PRISONER EXECUTIONS NEAR GREENVILLE, NC
6 1/4" x 7 1/4" 2 pp letter in pencil housed in 18" x 25 1/2", modern, double-sided frame. Frame has a few scratches. Letter is in excellent condition, fold lines, light scattered foxing. No definite… (1054-687). Learn More »
NOTE TO SHARPS MFG. CO. WITH 1870’S BUSINESS CARD FOR PENNSYLVANIA GUNSMITH
Handwritten note in period ink to the Sharps Manufacturing Company that reads: DAWSONS STATION MARCH 5TH SHARPS MANUFACTORING CO. PLEASE SEND ME PRICE LIST OF YOUR SPORTING RIFLES TRADE PRICE LIST.… (668-45). Learn More »
$45.00
Originally $60.00
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LETTER WRITTEN TO COMMODORE ROBERT F. STOCKTON - AMERICAN NAVAL HERO AND POLITICIAN
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… (KL503). Learn More »
$195.00
Originally $300.00
DOCUMENT & PAPER GROUPING ID'D TO ALBON A. LEWIS, SEAMAN AND NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLYMAN
A trove of books, ledgers & papers relating to the career and affairs of Albon A. Lewis, as seaman and politician, from the dating from his years as a seaman in the 1840s through his career as a… (30-1350). Learn More »
$250.00
Originally $450.00
GEORGE MIFFLIN DALLAS GIVES NOTICE OF THE DALLAS-CLARENDON TREATY WITH BRITAIN- BRITISH INFLUENCE IN THE AMERICAS, U.S. EXPANSIONISM, AND SLAVERY
A personal letter written by George Mifflin Dallas (1792-1864,) Vice President under James K. Polk, 1845-1849, and United States Minister to the United Kingdom 1856-1861. Written by hand in ink on the… (766-940). Learn More »
BRIGADIER GENERAL FITZ JOHN PORTER WARTIME ANS, C1861-62
Hand-written, Autographed Note Signed, in ink, on white paper, 3.5 x 5”. Excellent condition. Text: “Captain Locker/ Hall’s Hill/ Send the wagon Collins office to be here by 10. O’clock to… (215-237). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR DATE DOCUMENT SIGNED BY COL. BENJAMIN A. HARRISON, BVT. BRIG. GENERAL AND LATER 23RD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ALONG WITH 3 OTHER GENERALS
During the Civil War, Harrison served as a Colonel and saw action with Sherman during his Atlanta Campaign. He commanded a brigade at the battles of Resaca, Cassville, New Hope Church, Lost Mountain,… (746-11). Learn More »
$1,150.00
Originally $1,350.00
ANTE-BELLUM VIRGINIA LETTER
Dated “Soldiers Joy, Jany 16th 1847. From “Jno. J Sanders/Tye River Warehouse” to “Daniel H. Sanders, Richmond, VA.” I page, folded. Addressed, folded & sealed w/old fashioned wax (wax… (1000-1453). Learn More »
BURNING OF CHAMBERSBURG, PA - JULY 30, 1864 / CIVILIAN CORRESPONDENCE
Two letters, dated “Satur”[July 30], and “Sunday Morning [July 31]; both letters in the same hand addressed to “E”, the Sunday letter signed at top, “All well/ Annie.” The Saturday… (1000-1432). Learn More »
1865 ALS US CONGRESSMAN HENRY C. DEMING; FORMER COLONEL OF THE 12TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY, WAR TIME MAYOR OF NEW ORLEANS
2 page letter in ink, dated “Washington Feb’y 3d 1865”. The letter is a response to a request to assist in a Patent Office matter. Measures 8” x 9 ¾”, folded to 8” x 4 7/8”. Excellent,… (337-306). Learn More »
1863 ALS PUBLISHER CHARLES O. PERRINE TO CONNECTICUT ADJ. GEN. JOSEPH D. WILLIAMS
1 page letter in ink, measures 8” x 9 ¾”. Dated Indianapolis, Indiana, May 25, 1863. The Library of Congress records several maps published by Perrine during the Civil War, including… (337-305). Learn More »
1862 ALS PROFESSOR HENRY B. SMITH, UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORK
1 page letter in ink on blue paper; measures 4 15/16” x 7 7/8”. Dated “Union Theol. Semy. / New York / June 14, 1862”. Fine condition, all text legible. Fold lines; one minor ink smear approx.… (337-304). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE SOLDIER CORRESPONDENCE - PRIVATE CHARLES MILES FIGGAT, CO. “C”, 1ST VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Dated “Fincastle [VA] October 13th, 1862.” Addressed to Figatt, from his wife Ann Godwin Figgatt. 4 pp., in ink, on lined paper, 7.5 x 10”. Exhibits fold marks, light yellowing of lower… (224-315). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE LETTER/ GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN — PRIVATE CHARLES M. FIGGATT, CO. “C”, 1ST VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Dated “Hd Qrs 2nd Corps A No. VA/ Near Williamsport Md July 12th 1863.” 4 pp., in ink, on unlined paper, 8 x 10”, watermark — “Delarue/London.” Exhibits fold-lines and slight yellowing.… (224-317). Learn More »
CONFEDERATE LETTER/ GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN — PRIVATE CHARLES M. FIGGATT, CO. “C”, 1ST VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Dated “Hd Qers 2nd Corps A N. Va/ 16 miles below Winchester, July 20th 63.” Addressed to wife Anne “Nannie” Godwin Figgatt.” [4 pp., in ink, on unlined gray paper, 7.625 x 9.75”. … (224-316). Learn More »
SOLDIER LETTER — PRIVATE THOMAS LANCASTER, CO. “E”, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY
Dated “Nashville, Tennessee, January 4, 1863.” From Private Lancaster to sister “Hannah Thomas, Quakerstown, Bucks County, PA.” 14 pp., in ink, on lined paper, 8 x5”. Exhibits horizontal… (945-349). Learn More »
SOLDIER LETTER - 111th PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS
Dated April 19, 1862, from the “Camp of The 111th Regt. Penn. Volunteers, Col. Matthew Schlaudecker/ Mc. Kim Mansion. Baltimore. MD/ April 19, 1862.” [The above address underlines a 7.25 x 4”… (L15372). Learn More »
JOHN CALDWELL TIDBALL LETTER- WRITTEN FROM CAMP OPPOSITE FREDERICKSBURG, DECEMBER 12, 1862
Letter was composed by John Caldwell Tidball (January 25, 1825 – May 15, 1906), a career military officer, noted for his service in the horse artillery in the cavalry in the Union Army during the… (L15330). Learn More »
1862 SOLDIER LETTER - B.F. STALDER, 63RD OHIO INFANTRY
4 page letter (1 folded sheet), in ink, measuring 7 3/4" x 12". Fine condition; paper has yellowed with age, with darker shades along fold lines. Scattered small holes along folds as well. All… (633-18). Learn More »
$345.00
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1914 GETTYSBURG ICE AND STORAGE CO. BANK CHECK
Measures 8 ½” x 3 ¼”. Pre-printed First National Bank of Gettysburg business check issued to the Gettysburg Ice and Storage Co. Engraving of the bank at left. Filled out in ink. Check# 6770 is… (L15275). Learn More »
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ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING OF 20TH MAINE LT. COL JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN BY MICHAEL GNATEK
This is an original oil on canvas portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain of the 20th Maine Infantry done by the late Michael Gnatek. The framed portrait meas. approx. 15.00 x 19.25 inches and shows Chamberlain in a dark blue… (10-1966). Learn More »
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