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1857 LETTER FROM JOHN B. FLOYD (SECRETARY OF WAR UNDER PRESIDENT BUCHANAN, LATER CS BRIGADIER GENERAL) TO CAPT. MONTGOMERY MEIGS, SUPERINTENDENT OF WASHINGTON AQUADUCT
FLOYD, JOHN B. (1806–1863). U.S. Secretary of War under President James Buchanan; later Confederate brigadier general, infamous for abandoning his command at Fort Donelson. Letter Signed ("John B.… (2026-1753). Learn More »
$150.00
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1890 AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY MAJOR GENERAL DARIUS N. COUCH — COMMANDER, II CORPS, ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
One-page autograph letter signed "D N Couch," written from Norwalk, Connecticut, and dated April 1, 1890. Penned in dark ink on a single leaf of period lined stationery (writing area approx. 5 x 8… (2026-1750). Learn More »
$65.00
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IMPORTANT CIVIL WAR NAVAL LETTER – C.R.P. RODGERS, COMMANDER OF USS WABASH – WRITTEN FROM THE USS IROQUOIS
Commander Christopher Raymond Perry Rodgers, from Brooklyn, New York, served in the Mexican-American War prior to the Civil War. In command of the flagship frigate U.S.S. Wabash during the Civil War,… (2026-197). Learn More »
MISSISSIPPI QM DOCUMENT – AGENT APPOINTMENT FOR SUPPLIES TO BE SHIPPED TO MISSISSIPPI TROOPS IN THE FIELD IN VIRGINIA
This document was written by Major Livingston Mims, (1833–1906) a Confederate officer best known for his role as the Chief Quartermaster of the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana.… (2024-674). Learn More »
IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER GROUPING – CPL. JONATHAN J. TAYLOR, 31ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
An exceptional archive of four wartime letters written home by Cpl. Jonathan J. Taylor, Co. E, 31st North Carolina Infantry, an Orange County, N.C. farmer’s son, between January and July 1863. The… (1309-789). Learn More »
JANUARY 1862 21ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY SOLDIER LETTER – PVT. HARRISON ALEXANDER; POW CEDAR CREEK
4 full pages in ink on one 5” x 7” sheet; very legible and good content throughout. Dated Manassas Junction, VA January 5, 1862. Written to “My Dear Cousin” regarding Christmas and New… (2025-3462). Learn More »
$175.00
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JULY 1862 21ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY LETTER – PVT. HARRISON ALEXANDER; POW CEDAR CREEK
4 full pages in ink on one 5” x 7” sheet; very legible . Dated Gordonville, VA, July 27, 1862. Written to “Cousin Em”. Overall very good condition. Alexander writes that he has just got back… (2025-3461). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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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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 »
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 »
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 »
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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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 »
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
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 »
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 »
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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 »
JULY 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE
This letter comes from the hand of famed Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine and is written to his wife from his shelter tent in the Shenandoah Valley near Front Royal. Dated July… (557-250). Learn More »
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REMARKABLE SWORD IDENTIFIED TO GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON (1801-1877), US CONSUL TO BRAZIL (1840-46) AND SLAVE TRADE OPPONENT
A remarkable sword manufactured by W.H. Horstmann & Co., New York after the Model 1834 US Revenue Cutter/Marine sword. Neatly engraved on the reverse folding guard, “Geo. Wm. Gordon / United States Consul”. Born on February 8, 1801 in Exeter,… (870-60). Learn More »
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