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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - FIRST LIEUT. WILLIAM C. CARRINGTON, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER - FIRST LIEUT. WILLIAM C. CARRINGTON, 15TH VIRGINIA CAVALRY

Cover envelope addressed to [Hospital Steward] Alonzo Brock Esq/ Genl Hospital Camp Winder/Care of/ Dr. J Chambliss/ 2nd Division”—postmarked “Howardsville VA/ Sept 13th”. Dated… (1000-1451). Learn More »

$360.00
Originally $450.00

ALS, MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET, CSA, Addressed To MAJOR GEN. DANIEL HARVEY HILL

ALS, MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET, CSA, Addressed To MAJOR GEN. DANIEL HARVEY HILL

Dated “Hd Qrs June 16th 1862.” One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG and entirely legible. This letter from one major general divisional commander to was written between between… (1179-1398). Learn More »

$9,500.00

POST-WAR ALS—BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

POST-WAR ALS—BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

Dated Washington City / March 11, 1867. On Butler’s personal “B” letterhead. Addressed to “Hon. W.D. Northend /Salem, Mass.”. One page in ink, with Butler’s personal “B” letterhead,… (490-6560). Learn More »

$100.00

1862 ALS PROFESSOR HENRY B. SMITH, UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORK

1862 ALS PROFESSOR HENRY B. SMITH, UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORK

1 page letter in ink on blue paper; measures 4 15/16” x 7 7/8”. Dated “Union Theol. Semy. / New York / June 14, 1862”. Fine condition, all text legible. Fold lines; one minor ink smear approx.… (337-304). Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $100.00

1863 ALS PUBLISHER CHARLES O. PERRINE TO CONNECTICUT ADJ. GEN. JOSEPH D. WILLIAMS

1863 ALS PUBLISHER CHARLES O. PERRINE TO CONNECTICUT ADJ. GEN. JOSEPH D. WILLIAMS

1 page letter in ink, measures 8” x 9 ¾”.  Dated Indianapolis, Indiana, May 25, 1863. The Library of Congress records several maps published by Perrine during the Civil War, including… (337-305). Learn More »

$115.00
Originally $150.00

ANTEBELLUM ALS BY VMI PROFFESOR AND CS LT. COL. JAMES WOODS MASSIE – 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY; SERVED WITH STONEWALL JACKSON EARLY IN THE CIVIL WAR

ANTEBELLUM ALS BY VMI PROFFESOR AND CS LT. COL. JAMES WOODS MASSIE – 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY; SERVED WITH STONEWALL JACKSON EARLY IN THE CIVIL WAR

Two page letter (one sheet, front & back) on blue paper, written in ink. Dated Lexington (VA), April 4, 1853. Written by Massie to fellow VMI graduate Gen. Douglas B. Layne.  Overall very good… (846-556). Learn More »

$375.00

ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER ALS [BENJAMIN F. BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER ALS [BENJAMIN F. BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

Dated “Oct 27, 1862.” One page in ink on line paper, 7.5” x 6. Exhibits fold-marks, torn bottom margin and patches of browning. Else VG and entirely legible. Andrew Jackson Butler, 1815-1864,… (490-6611). Learn More »

$95.00

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER ALS

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER ALS

Dated “Boston, Jany. 29, 1861.” One page in ink on lined paper, 7.75” x 9.25. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG plus and entirely legible. Ben Butler was one of the more colorful and controversial… (490-6534). Learn More »

$95.00

UNION SOLDIER FAMILY DEATH NOTICE: PRIVATE GEORGE P. MCQUAID, 25TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY - MORTALLY WOUNDED IN ACTION AT STONES RIVER, TN, 12/31/1863

UNION SOLDIER FAMILY DEATH NOTICE: PRIVATE GEORGE P. MCQUAID, 25TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY - MORTALLY WOUNDED IN ACTION AT STONES RIVER, TN, 12/31/1863

Dated “General Hospital #20 / Louisville, KY, March 25th, 1863.” Addressed to “John McQuaid.” One page in ink on unlined paper, 9.75” x 7.25. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG & entirely… (1179-1733). Learn More »

$150.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

Dated “Chaffin’s Farm / Oct. 16, 1862.” Addressed to “Friend Sylvester.” 4 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibit fold-marks, else VG and entirely legible. Frank W. Davis enlisted and… (1179-1706). Learn More »

$170.00

LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

This is a letter written in ink by an aide or secretary and then signed by Banks. Letter is clean with completely readable handwriting. Framed with cdv engraving of Banks in uniform. Letter is 7.75”… (1179-1391). Learn More »

$125.00

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST WAR ALS

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST WAR ALS

Dated “Petroleum, West Va. July 28, 1866.” Addressed to: “Dear Sir” {Reverse notation: John S. Godfry]. 3 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else fine. General Ben… (490-6649). Learn More »

$195.00

ALS - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

ALS - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

Dated “Jany  22 1862.” Mounted on beige card, 6” x 9.5.  Addressed to “Dear Sir.” One page, in ink on lined paper, 4.5” x 6.5. Text: “My dear Sir….I think possible I may be able to… (490-6595). Learn More »

$195.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - PRIVATE ASA JENNINGS, 17TH MAINE

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - PRIVATE ASA JENNINGS, 17TH MAINE

Addressed to “My Dear Son.” [also named Asa, 1851-1922]. Dated “Camp Bullock Near Brandy / Station, Jan. 31, 1864.” 4 pp. in pencil on lined paper, 5” x 7. Exhibits fold-marks, else… (2023-3046). Learn More »

$150.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER [1863 MINE RUN CAMPAIGN] - CORPORAL JAMES BLAKE, 22ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LAUREL HILL, VA, 5/10/1864

UNION SOLDIER LETTER [1863 MINE RUN CAMPAIGN] - CORPORAL JAMES BLAKE, 22ND MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT LAUREL HILL, VA, 5/10/1864

Dated “On Picket…Dec. 8, 1863.” Addressed to “Friend.” 4 pp. in pencil on lined paper, 5” x  8.  Exhibits fold-marks, chipping lower rear corner, while remaining entirely legible. James… (160-179). Learn More »

$195.00

PRE-WAR BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE – R ICHMOND/NEW YORK , w/COVER

PRE-WAR BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE – RICHMOND/NEW YORK , w/COVER

Dated “Richmond 4th September 1860.” Cover address: ”WRW Cameron / New York. Addressed to “WRW Cameron Dear Sir” One page in ink on light-blue lined stationery, 7.5” x 10.  Exhibits… (1054-2258). Learn More »

$45.00
Originally $65.00

GENERAL LLOYD TILGHMAN, CSA, PRE-CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED

GENERAL LLOYD TILGHMAN, CSA, PRE-CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED

From Lloyd Tilghman to R. P. Rowley. Dated “Steamer Irene/31 July” [1858]. 2 pp., in pencil, on light blue lined paper. Exhibits light yellowed fading along fold-marks, as well as interior… (766-36). Learn More »

$950.00
Originally $1,400.00

AUGUST 1865 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BREVET BRIG. GENL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

AUGUST 1865 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESSED TO BREVET BRIG. GENL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

Dated “All Saints Georgetown Dist. So. Car. Aug’st 11th 1865”. From “A. Hasell, M.D. / Curator of Clubhouse /Waccamaw”—with endorsements. 3 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits… (1097-207). Learn More »

$150.00

JULY 1864 UNION SOLDIER LETTER—BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

JULY 1864 UNION SOLDIER LETTER—BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL ISAAC DYER, 15TH MAINE INFANTRY

The letter below is one of a series of 27 letters written by Colonel Dyer to his wife Lydia between August 31, 1862 and August 11, 1865. A resident of Skowegan, ME, 42 year-old Captain Isaac Dyer was… (1097-201). Learn More »

$275.00

STAFF OFFICER LETTER - CONFEDERATE CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CAPT. R. P. ROWLEY

STAFF OFFICER LETTER - CONFEDERATE CORPS OF ENGINEERS—CAPT. R. P. ROWLEY

Dated “Bird’s Mill October 15 1863.” 1 pp., in ink, 9.75 x 8”. Exhibits fold-marks, paper and ink lightly yellowed and faded, light chipping of right and lower margins. Else VG and entirely… (766-70). Learn More »

$160.00
Originally $200.00

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VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE SOUTH CAROLINA CARTRIDGE BOX BELT PLATE

A very attractive example of a scarce plate. O’Donnell and Campbell illustrate this pattern as #472 in their American Military Belt Plates, and Mullinax (1991) notes at least two different die strikes in their production, calling this one, with a… (1287-07). Learn More »

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