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1869 SIGNED RECONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT – MAJ. GEN. GEORGE G. MEADE; “ABSTRACT OF PAYMENTS”, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH

1869 SIGNED RECONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT – MAJ. GEN. GEORGE G. MEADE; “ABSTRACT OF PAYMENTS”, DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH

A desirable Reconstruction-era partly-printed document boldly signed by George Gordon Meade, the victor of Gettysburg, in his postwar capacity as Major General, U.S.A., commanding the Department of… (1324-06). Learn More »

1892 ROCKBRIDGE COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY FITZHUGH LEE

1892 ROCKBRIDGE COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY FITZHUGH LEE

An attractive blue engraved stock certificate of the Rockbridge Company of Glasgow, Virginia, boldly signed as president by Fitzhugh Lee (1835–1905) — Confederate cavalry general, nephew of Robert… (1324-12). Learn More »

HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH NEWSPAPER – OCTOBER 15, 1862 – HEAVY ANTIETAM CONTENT

HOUSTON TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH NEWSPAPER – OCTOBER 15, 1862 – HEAVY ANTIETAM CONTENT

This rare southern newspaper was published in the wake of Antietam, not even a month after the climactic battle. Among other things, content includes summaries of the military situation in parts of… (1179-1831). Learn More »

$150.00
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1871 TALLASSEE MANUFACTURING COMPANY FIRST MORTGAGE BOND SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GEN. BIRKETT D. FRY (1871)

1871 TALLASSEE MANUFACTURING COMPANY FIRST MORTGAGE BOND SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GEN. BIRKETT D. FRY (1871)

A large and handsome engraved $1,000 first mortgage gold bond of The Tallassee Manufacturing Company of Tallassee, Alabama — and not just any example, but Number One of the entire issue. One of two… (1324-01). Learn More »

LIEUTENANT GENERAL JUBAL A. EARLY WAR DATE PENCIL SIGNED PROVISION RETURN, 31ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY; AUG 4, 1862

LIEUTENANT GENERAL JUBAL A. EARLY WAR DATE PENCIL SIGNED PROVISION RETURN, 31ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY; AUG 4, 1862

A scarce war-date Confederate commissary document boldly signed in pencil by Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early (1816–1894), one of the most colorful and combative figures of the Army of Northern Virginia.… (1324-05). Learn More »

EDMUND KIRBY SMITH (1824–1893) SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1892

EDMUND KIRBY SMITH (1824–1893) SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1892

One of the full generals of the Confederacy, he saw the most continuous service of any officer in the war. Severely wounded at First Bull Run, he later fought under Bragg at Perryville before… (1324-04). Learn More »

AUTOGRAPH COVER WITH BOLD SIGNATURE BY COLONEL JOHN S. MOSBY, THE “GRAY GHOST” TO HIS “FIGHTING PARSON” CAPTAIN SAMUEL F. CHAPMAN

AUTOGRAPH COVER WITH BOLD SIGNATURE BY COLONEL JOHN S. MOSBY, THE “GRAY GHOST” TO HIS “FIGHTING PARSON” CAPTAIN SAMUEL F. CHAPMAN

A superb signed envelope free-franked "Jno: S. Mosby" in the unmistakable hand of John Singleton Mosby (1833–1916), the legendary "Gray Ghost" of the Confederacy and commander of the 43rd Battalion… (1324-09). Learn More »

JAMES L. KEMPER SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1886

JAMES L. KEMPER SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1886

Autograph bank check accomplished and boldly signed by James Lawson Kemper (1823–1895), Confederate major general and 37th Governor of Virginia. Drawn on The State Bank of Virginia, Richmond, check… (1324-03). Learn More »

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER — WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1824

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER — WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1824

Original complete four-page issue of the National Intelligencer (Vol. XXV, No. 8661), the semi-weekly Washington paper that functioned as the quasi-official journal of the federal government during… (1309-867). Learn More »

$50.00
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THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER – MAY 27, 1802

THE PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE & DAILY ADVERTISER – MAY 27, 1802

Vol. XIX, No. 4221  •  Published by Samuel Relf, No. 29 Chesnut-Street, Philadelphia An original, complete four-page issue of a leading early-republic Philadelphia daily, printed during Thomas… (557-240). Learn More »

$25.00
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1901 INDIAN LAND ALLOTMENT TRUST PATENT – COMANCHE ALLOTTEE

1901 INDIAN LAND ALLOTMENT TRUST PATENT – COMANCHE ALLOTTEE

An original General Land Office trust patent, Allotment No. 126, issued under the Dawes Severalty Act (General Allotment Act of February 8, 1887; 24 Stat. 388) as modified by the Act of June 6, 1900… (1309-871). Learn More »

MINNEAPOLIS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS L. ROSSER (1890)

MINNEAPOLIS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY CONFEDERATE GENERAL THOMAS L. ROSSER (1890)

A handsome engraved capital stock certificate of the Minneapolis Improvement Company, dated October 1890 and boldly signed in ink as President by Thomas Lafayette "Tex" Rosser (1836–1910) — one of… (1324-11). Learn More »

$250.00
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1885 SIGNED BANK CHECK – JAMES L. KEMPER, CONFEDERATE GENERAL AND 37TH GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA

1885 SIGNED BANK CHECK – JAMES L. KEMPER, CONFEDERATE GENERAL AND 37TH GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA

An original bank check boldly signed by James Lawson Kemper (1823–1895), one of the most storied figures of Confederate Virginia. Drawn on The State Bank of Virginia, Richmond — check No. 330,… (1324-02). Learn More »

1834 WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER NO. 46 – DEATH OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE

1834 WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDER NO. 46 – DEATH OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE

An original printed War Department General Order announcing the death of the Marquis de Lafayette, the last surviving Major General of the Continental Army. Headed "Order, No. 46 — Head Quarters of… (1309-869). Learn More »

$45.00
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NEAR-MINT 1865 COMMISSION – COL. HAMILTON B. DOX – 12th ILLINOIS CAVALRY

NEAR-MINT 1865 COMMISSION – COL. HAMILTON B. DOX – 12th ILLINOIS CAVALRY

This commission document is in virtually perfect condition for its age, and finely fleshed out by the Adjutant General and Governor Richard Oglesby.  No tears or stains are observed, and all text is… (1179-1900). Learn More »

1882 CHICKASAW NATION / INDIAN TERRITORY LETTER – HORSE THIEF PRISONER HELD FOR US MARSHAL AT FORT SMITH (JUDGE PARKER’S COURT)

1882 CHICKASAW NATION / INDIAN TERRITORY LETTER – HORSE THIEF PRISONER HELD FOR US MARSHAL AT FORT SMITH (JUDGE PARKER’S COURT)

Original manuscript letter, in ink on a single leaf of red-ruled lined paper, written and dated at Tishomingo, Indian Territory — capital of the Chickasaw Nation — June 18, 1882, and addressed to… (1309-866). Learn More »

$150.00
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER'S POWER OF ATTORNEY — CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, FEBRUARY 1793

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER'S POWER OF ATTORNEY — CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, FEBRUARY 1793

A well-preserved manuscript power of attorney executed by Jonathan Greene (also spelled Green), soldier, of the town of Candia, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, appointing John Bryant of Newmarket,… (1309-868). Learn More »

REMARKABLE 1864 CIVIL WAR DIARY AND POEM – PRIVATE EDGAR BURT, 77th NEW YORK

REMARKABLE 1864 CIVIL WAR DIARY AND POEM – PRIVATE EDGAR BURT, 77th NEW YORK

This commercial diary by Philp and Solomons of Washington, D.C., features an accounting of virtually every day of 1864 from the perspective of Private Edgar Burt.  Edgar was 25 when he enlisted on… (2026-490). Learn More »

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 1, 1788

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JULY 1, 1788

Offered is a July 1, 1788 edition of the Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. The four-page newspaper is on yellowed paper with black ink. The newspaper has several creases and the edges are… (1179-1841). Learn More »

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JAN. 29, 1788

ORIGINAL PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER – JAN. 29, 1788

Offered is a January 29, 1788 edition of the Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser. The four-page newspaper is on yellowed paper with black ink. The newspaper has several creases and the edges are… (1179-1840). Learn More »


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