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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 »
$450.00
Originally $550.00
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 »
LETTER WRITTEN BY SOLDER WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG - PVT. JONATHAN MERRIL, C0. “I”, 2nd NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY
Dated “Baltimore, MD, Jan. 4th 64”; w/yellow cover addressed to “ Mrs. Belinda J. Russell/ Woodstock/ N.H.,” post-marked “Baltimore/ M.D./ Jan 5/1864,” w/ three cent stamp. 3 pp., in ink,… (224-311). 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 CORRESPONDENCE - CORPORAL JOHN P. ANDERSON, CO. “L”, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY
Seven letters from Corporal Anderson to brother-in–law Elwood Harrar, No. 213 Market Street/Philadelphia, PA, dated 9/28/1862, 10/28/1862, 2/26/1863, 11/22/1863, 1/1/1864, 1/13/1864, 12/27/1864.… (945-345). Learn More »
$500.00
SOLD
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 »
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 »
$650.00
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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 »
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 »
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1851 PATTERN SHAKO FOR OHIO STATE ARTILLERY
Pattern 1851 shakos are sporadically encountered but it is not often that one like this comes up for sale. This particular shako is for a State of Ohio artillery unit. The shako is of the usual construction with a body of dark blue wool broadcloth… (161-08). Learn More »
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