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CIVIL WAR CHAPLAIN'S ARCHIVE — REV. LEVI W. NORTON, 72ND NEW YORK INFANTRY, EXCELSIOR BRIGADE

CIVIL WAR CHAPLAIN'S ARCHIVE — REV. LEVI W. NORTON, 72ND NEW YORK INFANTRY, EXCELSIOR BRIGADE

Extensive Correspondence, October 1861–1862, with Content on Camp Life, Battlefield Chaplaincy, Emancipation, and a Presidential Sighting An outstanding archive of approximately 25 autograph letters… (1268-1272). Learn More »

$6,500.00

1877 DATED GEN. JAMES SHIELDS ALS – MEXICAN WAR HERO; SERVED AS US SENATOR FROM THREE SEPARATE STATES; ONCE CHALLENGED ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO A DUEL

1877 DATED GEN. JAMES SHIELDS ALS – MEXICAN WAR HERO; SERVED AS US SENATOR FROM THREE SEPARATE STATES; ONCE CHALLENGED ABRAHAM LINCOLN TO A DUEL

Autograph Letter Signed, two pages in ink on a folded sheet of blue-lined letter paper, each page approximately 8 x 5 inches. Written from St. Mary's Church, Norfolk Street, Cambridgeport,… (L12060). Learn More »

$750.00

CS CAVALRYMAN’S LETTER WRITTEN ONE DAY AFTER THE COLD HARBOR ASSAULT

CS CAVALRYMAN’S LETTER WRITTEN ONE DAY AFTER THE COLD HARBOR ASSAULT

A superb content soldier's autograph letter signed, written in pencil and headed "Near Bottoms Bridge June 4th 1864," by Confederate cavalryman John M. Tucker to his father. Penned a single day after… (2026-1451). Learn More »

$275.00
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CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER — CAMP DICKINSON, ROANOKE ISLAND, N.C., MAY 4, 1862 — 89th NEW YORK INFANTRY, COMRADE OF THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION WRITES OF SOUTH MILLS, COMPANY DEATHS, AND HIS WAR-WEARY CONVICTIONS

CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER — CAMP DICKINSON, ROANOKE ISLAND, N.C., MAY 4, 1862 — 89th NEW YORK INFANTRY, COMRADE OF THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION WRITES OF SOUTH MILLS, COMPANY DEATHS, AND HIS WAR-WEARY CONVICTIONS

A content-rich, fully identified Civil War soldier's letter, four pages, written on a colorful patriotic lettersheet headed "Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue," the vignette depicting a Union… (2026-1190). Learn More »

$125.00
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LETTER DATED GETTYSBURG, JUNE 1864 - ALS FROM ALEXANDER AGNEW TO HIS BROTHER – ACCOUNT OF GUIDED BATTLEFIELD TOUR

LETTER DATED GETTYSBURG, JUNE 1864 - ALS FROM ALEXANDER AGNEW TO HIS BROTHER – ACCOUNT OF GUIDED BATTLEFIELD TOUR

AGNEW, Alexander McLeod. Autograph Letter Signed ("Alexander"), to his brother. Gettysburg, Pa., 23 June 1864. 4 pp. on a single folded bifolium of embossed letter paper, brown ink in a fine cursive… (1202-1790). Learn More »

$1,250.00

1856 US ARMY QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY ORDER SIGNED BY GEORGE H. CROSMAN

1856 US ARMY QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY ORDER SIGNED BY GEORGE H. CROSMAN

George H. Crosman (1799-1882). Manuscript Letter Signed (“G. H. Crosman”), as Quartermaster, 2 pp. on a single folded sheet, Philadelphia, April 14, 1856. “Office of Army Clothing &… (1202-1793). Learn More »

$95.00

WAR OF 1812 ALS — CALLENDER IRVINE, COMMISSARY GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY, ORDERS A PRESENTATION SABRE & RED SASH FOR COLONEL JAMES GIBSON, KILLED FOUR MONTHS LATER AT FORT ERIE

WAR OF 1812 ALS — CALLENDER IRVINE, COMMISSARY GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY, ORDERS A PRESENTATION SABRE & RED SASH FOR COLONEL JAMES GIBSON, KILLED FOUR MONTHS LATER AT FORT ERIE

Autograph letter signed by Callender Irvine (1775–1841), Commissary General of the United States Army, written from the Commissary General’s Office, Philadelphia, May 5, 1814, to John M. Taylor,… (1202-1794). Learn More »

$375.00

CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED — CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SOLDIER, CULPEPER COURT HOUSE

CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED — CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SOLDIER, CULPEPER COURT HOUSE

A historically evocative piece of Civil War correspondence written by Henry Chamberlain, a Private in Company "A," Virginia 11th Cavalry (C.S.A.). The letter is dated October 22, 1863, headed "Camp… (2022-2158). Learn More »

$225.00
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POST-BATTLE OF SHILOH 1862 ALS – GALENA, IL MERCHANT NATHAN CORWITH (FRIEND OF US GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT) TO COL. JOHN E. SMITH, 45TH ILLINOIS

POST-BATTLE OF SHILOH 1862 ALS – GALENA, IL MERCHANT NATHAN CORWITH (FRIEND OF US GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT) TO COL. JOHN E. SMITH, 45TH ILLINOIS

This one page letter, handwritten in ink lined letterhead – “Banking and Exchange Office of N. Corwith & Co. – is archivally framed with UV plexiglass.  Attractive wood frame measures 16”… (1320-17). Learn More »

$250.00

2nd PA PROVISIONAL HEAVY ARTILLERY LETTER – JUNE 26, 1864 – COMBAT CONTENT

2nd PA PROVISIONAL HEAVY ARTILLERY LETTER – JUNE 26, 1864 – COMBAT CONTENT

This letter was written by Frank Ditslear of the 2nd Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery (Provisional) on June 26th, 1864 from camp in the field near Petersburg, Virginia.  He had been in the volunteer… (2026-502). Learn More »

$85.00
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1861 21ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY LETTER – PVT. HARRISON ALEXANDER

1861 21ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY LETTER – PVT. HARRISON ALEXANDER

8”x10” line blue paper; 3 pp. Dated Manassas Junction, VA, Oct. 6th, 1861. All legible ink, by an educated soldier. Written to “Miss Emily Burnside”. Overall very good condition. Letter talks… (2025-3460). Learn More »

$150.00
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1861 CS LETTER FROM FORT MACON, NC

1861 CS LETTER FROM FORT MACON, NC

3 page letter in ink, 5” x 7”. Dated Fort Macon, Oct 14th 1861. Handwriting is good, and good content.  Partial text as follows: “…the Yankeys is a fraid of us, they is a bout 100 men to keep… (2025-3463). Learn More »

$125.00
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PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY AND CAVALRY SOLDIERS’ ARCHIVE FROM THE WALLACE FAMILY: SOLDIER LETTERS, ARMED TINTYPE, RARE BLAKESLEE CARTRIDGE BOX FOR THE SPENCER, ETC.

PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY AND CAVALRY SOLDIERS’ ARCHIVE FROM THE WALLACE FAMILY: SOLDIER LETTERS, ARMED TINTYPE, RARE BLAKESLEE CARTRIDGE BOX FOR THE SPENCER, ETC.

This grouping contains 25 camp letters from eight Pennsylvania soldiers, along with miscellaneous covers, and minor post-war pension correspondence: Benjamin Wallace, Co. “D”, 11th PA Cavalry… (2026-485). Learn More »

$7,500.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER--BVT. MAJOR JOHN R. CRAIG, US VOLUNTEERS QUARTERMASTER DEPT.

UNION SOLDIER LETTER--BVT. MAJOR JOHN R. CRAIG, US VOLUNTEERS QUARTERMASTER DEPT.

Dated "Camp Stoneman /Washington, DC. /July 12, 1865. Addressed to "Bob". 4 pp. in ink on line paper, "5 x 8.  Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. John R. Craig was commissioned as Captain into the US… (2022-34). Learn More »

$65.00
Originally $95.00

RARE ALEXANDER GARDNER AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED

RARE ALEXANDER GARDNER AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED

Dated Washington, DC 15th April, 1878. Pre-printed letter-head: "The / Washington Beneficial Endowment Association / of the District of Columbia…". One page letter written in ink on lined paper… (337-181). Learn More »

$1,875.00
Originally $2,500.00

GENERAL ORDER NO. 45, McCALL’S 3RD PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS DIVISION

GENERAL ORDER NO. 45, McCALL’S 3RD PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS DIVISION

Dated “Headquarters 3rd Brig. McCalls Div / Camper near Cottell’s Station, April 19/63.”  2 pp. in ink on lined paper. Signed by  “H.J. riddle / Ast. Adjt Gen.” This general order was… (2021-1114). Learn More »

$125.00

WAR DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT SPECIAL ORDER SURGEON BENJAMIN ROHRER, 10TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES

WAR DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT SPECIAL ORDER SURGEON BENJAMIN ROHRER, 10TH REGT. PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES

Dated “War Department / Adjutant General’s Office/ Washington February 23 / 63.” One page in ink on unlined paper, 12.25” x 7.75. Exhibits fold-marks, scattered light foxing, Else VG. Text:… (2021-1113). Learn More »

$50.00

SPECIAL [MEDICAL] ORDERS NO. 30 - McCALL’S PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE DIVISION

SPECIAL [MEDICAL] ORDERS NO. 30 - McCALL’S PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE DIVISION

Dated “Headquarters McCall’s Division / Camp Pierpont, Feby. 5, 1862. Reverse signature: “B. Rohrer / Surgeon / 10th Infy PRVC”. One page in ink on unlined paper, 10” x 7.5.  Exhibits… (2021-1108). Learn More »

$175.00

JULY 1864 ALS – CS GENERAL ISAAC R. TRIMBLE (WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG) TO CAPT. MCHENRY HOWARD – BOTH OF WHOM WERE BEING HELD AS PRISONERS OF WAR

JULY 1864 ALS – CS GENERAL ISAAC R. TRIMBLE (WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG) TO CAPT. MCHENRY HOWARD – BOTH OF WHOM WERE BEING HELD AS PRISONERS OF WAR

This one page letter is a fine war dated missive, in ink on 7 ¾” x 9 ¼” lined paper. Dated “Johnson’s Island, July 14th 1864”; Johnson’s Island was a large prison where Confederate… (2025-3323). Learn More »

$2,250.00

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 »

$4,950.00
Originally $7,950.00

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