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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - SERGEANT WILLIAM H. BAKER, 100TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, WITH COVER ADDRESSED TO CAPT. ANDERSON GRIFFIN ERIE CO, NY
Dated “Camp of the 100th Regt. Seven Miles from Richmond, Sunday afternoon, May 26th, 1862.” Addressed to “Capt. Deacon Griffin, Capt. of Griffins Mill Home Guards, Dear Friend.” 4pp. on… (467-21). Learn More »
$155.00
Originally $195.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY
Dated “Camp Winfield Scott / Before Yorktown, May 3rd, 1862, enroute to Yorktown, VA. Addressed to “Dear Friends” 4 pages in ink on unlined paper, 12.5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping… (467-22). Learn More »
$230.00
Originally $290.00
UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE
Dated, “June 11, 1862.” 2 pages in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Ink lightly faded but entirely legible. Else VG. Text. “Sister alice….I got your letter a weak ago to day… (467-23). Learn More »
$125.00
Originally $160.00
1861 SOLDIER LETTER – PVT. ISAAC SPERRY, 73rd OHIO – KILLED AT GETTYSBURG
Just six months after writing this letter, Private Isaac Sperry and the 73rd Ohio would see action at McDowell, Virginia. From there, they would fight in some of the bloodiest battles of the Eastern… (2024-2133). Learn More »
$395.00
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1858 WEST POINT CADET LETTER – WITH EXCELLENT PERSONAL CONTENT
This letter was written by a West Point Cadet named James, on March 20th, 1858. This tumultuous time in American History produced officers for the approaching conflict, leaving us to wonder if he is… (1288-02). Learn More »
$95.00
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CIVIL WAR LETTER COLLECTION – D.W. BUTTLES, 28th WISCONSIN INFANTRY
According to available records, Daniel W Buttles resided in Spring Prairie, Wisconsin when he enlisted as a private on August 18th, 1862. That same day, he mustered into Company I of the 28th… (1179-426). Learn More »
U.S MEDICAL DEPT. LETTER - SURGEON BENJAMIN ROHRER, 10TH REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS
Dated “Head Quarters Mil. District of Washington / Washington D.C. Aug. 12th 1863.” Addressed to “Colonel.” Signed by “J.H. Martindale / Brig. Genl. Mil. Gov.” This letter concerns Surgeon… (2021-1116). Learn More »
AUGUST 1864 U.S SURGEON GENERAL’S OFFICE LETTER
Dated “Surgeon General’s Office / Washington City. DC / Oct. 31st 1864.” Addressed to “Sir”. Signed by “B. Rohrer / a.a. Surg USA , E.S.M. McCleary.” 2 pp. in ink on unlined paper,… (2021-1124). Learn More »
HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER – GENERAL BUTLER, 1871
Controversial is the legacy of General Benjamin Butler, the famed “Beast” of New Orleans. He held several professional titles during his life including lawyer, general, governor, and… (490-6496). Learn More »
MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER NOTE, PLUS BOND COUPONS
Dated “Headquarters Department of the Gulf / New-Orleans, Sept. 9th, 1862. One page in ink, 5” x 8, plus three “State of Louisiana” bond coupons. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. Text: “The… (490-6609). Learn More »
$50.00
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McCALL’S DIVISION OF PRVC - MEDICAL DEPT - GENERAL ORDER NO. 1
Dated “Camp Pierpont / Oct. 10 1861.” Signed by “Anthony E. Stocker MD / Acting Brig. Surg. Of 3rd Brigade.” One pp. in ink on lined paper. 7.75” x 9.75. Exhibits fold-marks, slightly… (2021-1102). Learn More »
MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER NOTE
Dated “Headquarters of the Gulf / New Orleans, Aug. 18, 1862.” One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG plus. Text: “The Louisiana State Bank will pay the coupons of the Union… (490-6605). Learn More »
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ALS, COLONEL ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER [BENJAMIN BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]
Dated Jan. 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana. One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Paper is somewhat yellowed while remaining entirely legible. Text: “Dr. Sir...Your note of yesterday… (490-6612). Learn More »
VERY UNCOMMON EARLY WAR CONFEDERATE LETTER – LT. PAGE, 2nd VIRGINIA CAVALRY
Lieutenant Edwin Randolph Page wrote this letter to Mrs. Edwin R. Page, on July 3rd, 1863. Lieutenant Page was a 39-year-old lawyer from Campbell County, Virginia, when he commissioned and mustered… (2024-668). Learn More »
$225.00
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BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST-WAR ALS
Dated “Washington, Feb. 4, 1876.” Addressed to Oaks A. Ames / North Easton, Mass. 2 pp., on unlined paper in ink, w/post-script in pencil on reverse. Exhibits fold-marks. Else… (490-6493). Learn More »
GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN LETTER – CORPORAL ALFRED COBB, 15th VERMONT
Alfred Cobb hailed from Derby, Vermont, and enlisted on 9/18/1862 as a Private. On 10/22/1862, he mustered into Company H of the 15th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to Corporal on… (2023-529). Learn More »
$150.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY
Dated “Camp Winfield Scott / Before Yorktown, May 3rd, 1862, enroute to Yorktown, VA. Addressed to “Dear Friends” 4 pages in ink on unlined paper, 12.5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping… (467-25). Learn More »
VERY RARE CHANCELLORSVILLE BODY RETRIEVAL NOTE
Dated May 13th, 1863, this extraordinary document provides an account of the end of Lieutenant Charles D. Rossiter’s life. Colonel Robert F. Taylor wrote this note from the headquarters of the 33rd… (2023-537). Learn More »
$85.00
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REMARKABLE HOSPITAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF WOUNDED 5th MAINE SOLDIER – US CHRISTIAN COMMISSION STATIONARY
Private Joseph Leavitt enlisted at age 19 in Portland, Maine in June of 1861 and mustered into Company G of the 5th Maine Infantry. And the end of his term, he re-enlisted in December of 1863. In… (2023-472). Learn More »
$175.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - 2ND LIEUT. CHARLES HENRY RICHARDSON, 26TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY
Dated “Custom House, New Orleans / Dec. 15th, 1862.” Addressed to “Dear Mother.” 4 pp. In ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG & entirely legible. A resident of… (490-6619). Learn More »
$150.00
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A RARE SURVIVOR: EARLY-WAR CONFEDERATE MARKED BRITISH P53 ARTILLERY CARBINE #1500 WITH A TENNESSEE PROVENANCE
British artillery carbines were used by both Confederate cavalry and infantry: in October 1862 Jeb Stuart wanted to exchange rifles carried by some his troopers for “Enfield carbines (artillery) in the hands of our infantry.” This is one of just… (846-571). Learn More »
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