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THOMAS W. GORING, CO. I, 3rd NEW YORK CAVALRY – PATRIOTIC LETTER, "ON PICKET," FEBRUARY 19, 1862 – CAMP RUMORS OF GEN. CHARLES P. STONE'S "TREASON" AND ARREST

THOMAS W. GORING, CO. I, 3rd NEW YORK CAVALRY – PATRIOTIC LETTER, "ON PICKET," FEBRUARY 19, 1862 – CAMP RUMORS OF GEN. CHARLES P. STONE'S "TREASON" AND ARREST

Autograph letter signed by Anson G. McCook, one of the famous "Fighting McCooks" of Ohio, on letterhead of the "City of New York, Office of the City Chamberlain," with the city seal printed in blue.… (2022-2146). Learn More »

$95.00
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GEN. ANSON G. McCOOK – AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED AS NEW YORK CITY CHAMBERLAIN, 1897 – ONE OF THE "FIGHTING McCOOKS" OF OHIO

GEN. ANSON G. McCOOK – AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED AS NEW YORK CITY CHAMBERLAIN, 1897 – ONE OF THE "FIGHTING McCOOKS" OF OHIO

Autograph letter signed by Anson G. McCook, one of the famous "Fighting McCooks" of Ohio, on letterhead of the "City of New York, Office of the City Chamberlain," with the city seal printed in blue.… (2026-212). Learn More »

$195.00

AARON CLAY, CO. B, 26th ILLINOIS INFANTRY – LETTER TO HIS MOTHER FROM PALMYRA, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1861 – SOLDIER DIED IN SERVICE IN MISSISSIPPI, JULY 1862

AARON CLAY, CO. B, 26th ILLINOIS INFANTRY – LETTER TO HIS MOTHER FROM PALMYRA, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1861 – SOLDIER DIED IN SERVICE IN MISSISSIPPI, JULY 1862

Early-war letter written by Pvt. Aaron Clay of Davis, Illinois, to his mother, Sophia Clay, just weeks after he enlisted. Datelined "Palmira Oct the 17 1861", it was written in camp at Palmyra, Marion… (L15516). Learn More »

$48.50

1901 AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, GEN. MARCUS J. WRIGHT, C.S.A., TO GEN. JAMES LONGSTREET - SEEKING MILITARY APPOINTMENT FOR HIS SON

1901 AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, GEN. MARCUS J. WRIGHT, C.S.A., TO GEN. JAMES LONGSTREET - SEEKING MILITARY APPOINTMENT FOR HIS SON

One page, plus integral second leaf, 8vo, on War Department letterhead, Washington, D.C., February 4, 1901. Signed "Marcus J. Wright." TRANSCRIPTION: War Department Washington Feb 4, 1901   General… (2023-468). Learn More »

$175.00
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HUESTIS P. COOK AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED — RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER AND SON OF FAMOUS CONFEDERATE PHOTOGRAPHER GEORGE S. COOK — CONCERNING CIVIL WAR PORTRAIT NEGATIVES OF GEN. MAXCY GREGG, C.S.A.

HUESTIS P. COOK AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED — RICHMOND PHOTOGRAPHER AND SON OF FAMOUS CONFEDERATE PHOTOGRAPHER GEORGE S. COOK — CONCERNING CIVIL WAR PORTRAIT NEGATIVES OF GEN. MAXCY GREGG, C.S.A.

Autograph letter signed by Huestis P. Cook — signing "Huestis Cook" and "H. P. Cook" — the Richmond photographer who was the son and studio successor of the celebrated Confederate-era photographer… (1189-192). Learn More »

$50.00
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CONFEDERATE STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT LETTER — SECOND AUDITOR'S OFFICE — DECEASED PRIVATE'S PAY CERTIFICATE, 4TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

CONFEDERATE STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT LETTER — SECOND AUDITOR'S OFFICE — DECEASED PRIVATE'S PAY CERTIFICATE, 4TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

TRANSCRIPTION: Treasury Department C.S.A. Second Auditor's Office Richmond Va April 24th 1863   Mr F.L. Brockett Atty &c Second Auditor's Office Sir I have this day handed you Certificate No… (1179-1685). Learn More »

$135.00
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DAVID WILLS, LINCOLN'S GETTYSBURG HOST — TYPED LETTER SIGNED TO THE GETTYSBURG TOWN COUNCIL CONCERNING HIS PREMISES ON YORK STREET, 1894

DAVID WILLS, LINCOLN'S GETTYSBURG HOST — TYPED LETTER SIGNED TO THE GETTYSBURG TOWN COUNCIL CONCERNING HIS PREMISES ON YORK STREET, 1894

Typed letter signed, one page, "Gettysburg, Pa., January 9th, 1894," addressed "To, The Town Council of the Borough of Gettysburg," boldly signed in ink "David Wills." Wills writes that he is making… (453-61). Learn More »

$450.00

COVER ADDRESSED TO FANNY CHAMBERLAIN, IN CARE OF GEN. JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, ANNAPOLIS, 1864

COVER ADDRESSED TO FANNY CHAMBERLAIN, IN CARE OF GEN. JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, ANNAPOLIS, 1864

Envelope addressed in a fine period hand to "Mrs. F. C. Chamberlain / Care of General J. L. Chamberlain / Annapolis / Maryland." It is franked with a 3c rose Washington of the 1861 issue, tied by a… (557-287). Learn More »

$275.00
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JUNE 28, 1864 COVER ADDRESSED TO FANNIE CHAMBERLAIN, CARE OF JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, ANNAPOLIS – SENT 10 DAYS AFTER BEING WOUNDED AT PETERSBURG, VA

JUNE 28, 1864 COVER ADDRESSED TO FANNIE CHAMBERLAIN, CARE OF JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, ANNAPOLIS – SENT 10 DAYS AFTER BEING WOUNDED AT PETERSBURG, VA

Period envelope, approx. 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 in., addressed in ink to "Mrs. Fannie Chamberlain / Care Genl. Chamberlain / Annapolis / Md." Franked at upper right with a 3c rose Washington adhesive of the… (557-288). Learn More »

$275.00
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COL. ROBERT F. TAYLOR, 33RD NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY — FAMILY GROUPING OF LETTERS, ORIGINAL CAMP SKETCHES AND DOCUMENTS, 1847–1900

COL. ROBERT F. TAYLOR, 33RD NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY — FAMILY GROUPING OF LETTERS, ORIGINAL CAMP SKETCHES AND DOCUMENTS, 1847–1900

A personal grouping descended with the family of Col. Robert F. Taylor (b. Erie, Pa., 1826) of Rochester, N.Y., the Mexican War regular who raised and commanded the 33rd New York Volunteer Infantry,… (557-286). Learn More »

$650.00
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CPL. DUGOLD C. WHITE, CO. D, 13TH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY — LETTER ARCHIVE TO HIS WIFE FROM THE PORTSMOUTH AND NORFOLK GARRISON, 1863–1865, WITH AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE EMANCIPATION DAY PARADE AT NORFOLK, JANUARY 1, 1864

CPL. DUGOLD C. WHITE, CO. D, 13TH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY — LETTER ARCHIVE TO HIS WIFE FROM THE PORTSMOUTH AND NORFOLK GARRISON, 1863–1865, WITH AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT OF THE EMANCIPATION DAY PARADE AT NORFOLK, JANUARY 1, 1864

A group of manuscript letters, with three original mailing covers, written by Dugold [Dugald] C. White of Co. D, 13th New York Heavy Artillery, to his wife, Mrs. Eliza (Elisa) A. White. The letters… (557-282). Learn More »

$300.00

CHANCELLORSVILLE: LETTER FROM THE ORDNANCE RESERVE, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, TO JUDGE GIDEON D. CAMDEN, DESCRIBING THE DEATH, EXHUMATION AND RETURN HOME OF LT. COL. SAMUEL T. WALKER, 10TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

CHANCELLORSVILLE: LETTER FROM THE ORDNANCE RESERVE, ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, TO JUDGE GIDEON D. CAMDEN, DESCRIBING THE DEATH, EXHUMATION AND RETURN HOME OF LT. COL. SAMUEL T. WALKER, 10TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY

Three-page autograph letter signed, "S. M. Sommers," on a large sheet of blue-ruled letter paper. It is headed "Ord. Res. Dept. A. N. Va. / May 14th 1863" and was written from the Ordnance Reserve… (557-291). Learn More »

$1,500.00
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CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER — 7TH RHODE ISLAND VOLUNTEERS — POPLAR GROVE CHURCH, VIRGINIA — OCTOBER 23, 1864

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER — 7TH RHODE ISLAND VOLUNTEERS — POPLAR GROVE CHURCH, VIRGINIA — OCTOBER 23, 1864

One-page autograph letter, signed, written in ink on blue-lined stationery, folded to fit its original mailing cover. Headed "Camp 7th R.I. Vol / Poplar Grove Church, Va. / Oct. 23, 1864" and… (141-200). Learn More »

$55.00
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CONFEDERATE TREASURY DEPT SETTLEMENT OF A DECEASED SOLDIER’S CLAIM – PVT. JOHN HATCHER, CO. K, 50TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY – PAID TO HIS MOTHER

CONFEDERATE TREASURY DEPT SETTLEMENT OF A DECEASED SOLDIER’S CLAIM – PVT. JOHN HATCHER, CO. K, 50TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY – PAID TO HIS MOTHER

Printed form letter, "Treasury Department, Confederate States, Second Auditor's Office, Richmond, Va.," completed in manuscript and dated January 1865. The letter transmits certificate No. 5821 (as… (557-284). Learn More »

$75.00
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CONFEDERATE TREASURY DEPARTMENT LETTER SETTLING THE PAY OF A DECEASED SOLDIER — PVT. DANIEL CLIFTON, CO. K, 50TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY, 1863

CONFEDERATE TREASURY DEPARTMENT LETTER SETTLING THE PAY OF A DECEASED SOLDIER — PVT. DANIEL CLIFTON, CO. K, 50TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY, 1863

Manuscript letter signed, Treasury Department C.S.A., Second Auditor's Office, Richmond, May 7th 1863, addressed to Mr. Emanuel Clifton, Care of L. G. Rucker, Patrick Court House, Va. The letter was… (557-285). Learn More »

$75.00
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FRENCH REVOLUTION – 1793 NATIONAL CONVENTION DECREE FOR NAVAL HARBOR & JETTY CONSTRUCTION – OFFICIAL SEAL CERTIFICATION

FRENCH REVOLUTION – 1793 NATIONAL CONVENTION DECREE FOR NAVAL HARBOR & JETTY CONSTRUCTION – OFFICIAL SEAL CERTIFICATION

Presented here is a highly displayable original four-page decree of the French National Convention, dated June 24, 1793, authorizing major naval and harbor improvements along the French coast during… (1288-05). Learn More »

$95.00

FRENCH GOVERNMENT REVOLUTIONARY EMERGENCY CONSCRIPTION DOCUMENT – APRIL 17 – 18, 1799 (WAR OF THE SECOND COALITION)

FRENCH GOVERNMENT REVOLUTIONARY EMERGENCY CONSCRIPTION DOCUMENT – APRIL 17 – 18, 1799 (WAR OF THE SECOND COALITION)

This official French government document, from the Bulletin des Lois de la Republique, no. 271, contains the legislation and accompanying instructions concerning a military levy of 200,000 men during… (1288-06). Learn More »

$75.00

FRENCH REVOLUTION – 1794 BULLETIN DES LOIS – NATIONAL CONVENTION LAWS – ORIGINAL GOVERNMENT PRINTING

FRENCH REVOLUTION – 1794 BULLETIN DES LOIS – NATIONAL CONVENTION LAWS – ORIGINAL GOVERNMENT PRINTING

Offered here is an attractive French Revolutionary government printing from 1794, issued as Bulletin des Lois de la République Française, No. 58, containing a series of laws enacted by the National… (1288-07). Learn More »

$75.00

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS

Dated “Camp near Centerville November 1 1861.” Addressed to wife Ellen Scollay Moore. 3 pp. In ink on unlined paper, 12.75 x 7.75.”  Exhibits fold marks & slight smudging while remaining… (846-566). Learn More »

$3,950.00
Originally $4,950.00
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1872 ALS – JOHN F. HARTRANFT, UNION MAJOR GENERAL, MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT, PROVOST MARSHAL AT EXECUTION OF LINCOLN CONSPIRATORS, GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA

1872 ALS – JOHN F. HARTRANFT, UNION MAJOR GENERAL, MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT, PROVOST MARSHAL AT EXECUTION OF LINCOLN CONSPIRATORS, GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA

HARTRANFT, JOHN F. (1830–1889). Union major general, Medal of Honor recipient, provost marshal at the execution of the Lincoln conspirators, and 17th Governor of Pennsylvania. Autograph Letter… (2026-1789). Learn More »

$125.00
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