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1862 SCOUTING REPORT OF THE CURRENT RIVER WRITTEN BY 2ND LT. HERBERT REED, 3RD MISSOURI CAVALRY – KILLED IN ACTION AT THE BATTLE OF BAYOU FOURCHE, AK
A historical report covering a scouting expedition by 50 men of Company “E” of the 3rd Missouri Calvary, led by 2nd Lieutenant Herbert Reed. Reed enlisted on 10/1/61 at St. Louis, MO as a 2nd Lt.… (746-16). 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 »
CIVIL WAR GENERAL WASHINGTON L. ELLIOT WAR-DATE SIGNED DOCUMENT – MENTION OF CONFEDERATE PRISONERS!
An amazing letter with a content that is connected to the Franklin-Nashville Campaign and the Battle of Allatoona Pass! This document discusses the state of affairs on October 4th, 1864, which was… (746-12). 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 »
IDENTIFIED GREATCOAT, CARTRIDGE BOX, BELT, AND LETTER GROUP
This group consists of a Federal enlisted greatcoat with cape, a pattern 1864 cartridge box, a waist belt with US buckle, 29 letters from the soldier to his family, and several miscellaneous small… (389-03). Learn More »
$4,950.00
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SOLDIER LETTER GROUP - SERGEANT WILLIAM STRAWBRIDGE, 104th PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Group consists of 52 letters written from Strawbridge to his mother, dating from 4/28/1861 to 9/22/1864, while serving with Co. “G”, 1st PA Infantry [4/20/1861 to 7/27/1861] and with Co. “H”,… (801-390). Learn More »
SOLDIER LETTER GROUP - PRIVATE JEFFERSON GALBRAITH, 173rd AND 195TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Consisting of 20 letters written from Private Galbraith to his mother—[single cover address:“Mrs. E.F. Galbraith/ Bainbridge/ Lancaster Co./ PA”]-- while serving with two PA regiments, the… (344-3216). Learn More »
1890 ALS CS GEN. WADE HAMPTON
This post-Civil War letter, written in ink, is 1 2/3 pages in length, 5x8”. Dated “Washn Sept 3d 1890” and directed to Episcopal Reverend Beverly D. Tucker. Overall very fine condition, all… (475-200). Learn More »
$295.00
Originally $350.00
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 »
FRAMED BRADY PHOTOGRAPH & LETTER OF GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET WITH POST MASTER JOHN M.G. PARKER
This is an outstanding collectible of both an original photo, plus letter written and signed by General James Longstreet. Photograph was taken in Matthew Brady’s studio in November of 1865 while… (573-57). Learn More »
SOLDIER’S LETTER - 8TH NEW YORK CAVALRY; WITH PIECE OF WOOD FROM THE MARSHALL HOUSE, ALEXANDRIA, VA, WHERE COL. ELMER ELLSWORTH FELL!
4 page letter in ink on patriotic stationary with full color US flag on first page. Written by Charles M. Booth. Dated Camp Dickinson, Virginia, Oct. 3, 1861 and directed to “My Dear Sister Emma”.… (L14783). 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 »
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 »
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# 6974 is… (L15273). Learn More »
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# 6971 is… (L15272). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED GROUP FROM SOLDIER IN 3RD NY LIGHT & 9TH NY HEAVY ARTILLERY
This group contains accoutrements and personal effects of Private William H. Rinehart who served in the 3rd New York Light Artillery and then the 9th New York Heavy Artillery. Rinehart first… (355-18). Learn More »
1848 MEXICAN WAR LETTER FROM BREV. BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES BANKHEAD, TO COMMODORE MATTHEW PERRY
“Copy Letter 13”. Dated “San Diego, 5 June 1848.” 2 pp., in ink, on light blue paper, 12.5 x 8”. Exhibits chipping at the extremities, and light fold marks. Else VG and entirely legible. … (344-3222). Learn More »
1862 LETTER - MINES AND TORPEDOES AT COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
This is a pen & ink report written by an unnamed correspondent for the Chicago Times. The letter is dated “Columbus, Sunday, March 9” [1862]. The correspondent describes in great detail about… (L15271). Learn More »
SUPERB GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - CORPORAL JAMES A. McGALLIARD, CO “B”, 54TH NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
Dated “Williams Port VA/ July the 10th 1863”. To his wife. 2 pp., in ink, on lined paper, 7.75 x 11.5”. Exhibits yellowing & light foxing, ink lightly faded; also fold-marks & light… (897-187). Learn More »
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CIRCA 1852 VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE SOCIETE DE CADETS CERTIFICATE FOR WILLIAM OVERALL YAGER
William Overall Yager: Virginia Military Institute, Société de Cadets Certificate, circa 1852, one page vellum with ink notations on the verso, 15¾" x 19½", partially printed on vellum, in French. The certificate, or diploma, confers W. O. Yager… (846-104). Learn More »
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