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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

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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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

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 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE

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 »

$8,500.00

IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER

IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS’ GROUPING OF THE HEALEY/ HALEY FAMILY OF VERMONT: JOHN HALEY, 4th VERMONT, WIA SPOTTSYLVANIA AND CEDAR CREEK: LETTERS AND PHOTOS OF HIM AND BROTHER

This grouping came from the Healy family of Vermont and relates to John Haley, Jr., (1843-1901,) who enlisted at Mt. Holly, VT, on August 7, 1862, and mustered into Co. C, 4th Vermont Infantry as a… (915-22). Learn More »

$1,695.00

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST-WAR ALS

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST-WAR ALS

Dated “Washington DC / April 11, 1877.”Addressed to “James Parton, Esq.” / Newberry, Mass.” One page, on lined paper in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else fine, and featuring a brash… (490-6494). Learn More »

$95.00

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

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

Dated “Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division / 18th Army Corps Nov. 5th 1864. Postmarked “Old Point Comfort, VA /Addressed to  Sylvester P.S. Golier / Bradford / McKean County / Penn.” .  4… (1179-1707). Learn More »

$135.00

ANTE-BELLUM VIRGINIA LETTER

ANTE-BELLUM VIRGINIA LETTER

Dated “Soldiers Joy, Jany 16th 1847. From “Jno. J Sanders/Tye River Warehouse” to “Daniel H. Sanders, Richmond, VA.” I page, folded. Addressed, folded & sealed w/old fashioned wax (wax… (1000-1453). Learn More »

$120.00
Originally $150.00

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

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

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

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