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U.S MEDICAL DEPT. LETTER - SURGEON BENJAMIN ROHRER, 10TH REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS

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… (202-1116). Learn More »

AUGUST 1864 U.S SURGEON GENERAL’S OFFICE LETTER

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 »

SOLDIER LETTER - PERRY BLY, CO. “M”, 9TH NEW YORK “STONEMAN” CAVALRY, DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT TODD’S TAVERN, VA

SOLDIER LETTER - PERRY BLY, CO. “M”, 9TH NEW YORK “STONEMAN” CAVALRY, DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT TODD’S TAVERN, VA

Dated “Albany, Nov. 20/ 61”. Addressed/ w/cover to wife, “Mrs. E. B. Bly/ Harmony PO/ Chautauqua Co., N.Y.” 3 pp., 5 x 7.875”, on unlined paper w/patriotic wingspread eagle motif in upper… (2025-504). Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER  - BUGLER A. N. MISSIMER [MESSEIMER, MESSIMER], CO. “B”, 8TH PA CAVALRY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - BUGLER A. N. MISSIMER [MESSEIMER, MESSIMER], CO. “B”, 8TH PA CAVALRY

Dated, “Chickahominy Valley, Virginia, May 2, 1862.” Addressed to Miss Kate Missimer /Jersey Shore /Lycoming Co, Penna. 6 pages in ink, 5” x 8, on stationary w/attractive print of Washington… (467-24). Learn More »

$225.00
Originally $280.00
SOLD

UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE

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 »

$160.00
Originally $200.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

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 »

$290.00
Originally $360.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - SERGEANT WILLIAM H. BAKER, 100TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, WITH COVER ADDRESSED TO CAPT. ANDERSON GRIFFIN ERIE CO, NY

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 »

$195.00
Originally $240.00

AFFADAVIT FROM FATHER – SON DIED IN CONFEDERATE SERVICE, 50th VIRGINIA

AFFADAVIT FROM FATHER – SON DIED IN CONFEDERATE SERVICE, 50th VIRGINIA

William Elkanah Richardson was just 18 years old when he enlisted on April 1st, 1862.  By May 2nd, he had mustered into Company K of the 50th Virginia Infantry.  Just two months later, on July 1st,… (2023-533). Learn More »

$75.00
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LETTER – SGT. WILLIAM CARTER, 18th MAINE/1st MAINE HA/80th USCT - DIED OF DISEASE

LETTER – SGT. WILLIAM CARTER, 18th MAINE/1st MAINE HA/80th USCT - DIED OF DISEASE

William enlisted on August 21st, 1862 and was mustered into Company C of the 18th Maine Infantry. In December, he was transferred out and into Company C of the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery with the rest… (2022-2216). Learn More »

$40.00
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HANDWRITTEN AND SIGNED LETTER – GENERAL BUTLER, 1871

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

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

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

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 »

ALS, COLONEL ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER [BENJAMIN BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

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

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

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

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

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

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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119th PENNSYLVANIA LETTERS BETWEEN KIA OFFICER AND FAMILY – GETTYSBURG CONTENT!

119th PENNSYLVANIA LETTERS BETWEEN KIA OFFICER AND FAMILY – GETTYSBURG CONTENT!

Lieutenant Edward Coxe of the 119th Pennsylvania, Company D, wrote his sister on July 20th, 1863 from Lovettsville, Virginia – just over 2 weeks after the close of the Battle of Gettysburg.  Edward… (2023-1031). Learn More »


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ARMED CONFEDERATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL

This uncased eighth-plate tintype is a very clear studio view of a Confederate lieutenant colonel wear frock coat, narrow brim hat, gauntlets and tall boots. He has tilted his hat slightly to one side and wears a sort of tight-lipped smile. His… (1138-2029). Learn More »

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