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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 »
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 »
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
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
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
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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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA HOMEFRONT LETTER TO PVT. JOHN SNOW, LUMSDEN'S BATTERY, 2ND ALABAMA LIGHT ARTILLERY — DECEMBER 31, 1861
DESCRIPTION: A four-page family letter, combining a lengthy note from a sister ("Lizzie") with a shorter continuation from the soldier's mother, written from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and dated December… (1179-1675). Learn More »
$75.00
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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 »
LIEUTENANT HENRY ROE, CHICAGO MERCANTILE BATTERY GROUP: PHOTO, COMMISSIONS, EXCELLENT SABINE CROSSROADS BATTLE LETTER
The Chicago Mercantile Independent Battery Light Artillery mustered into service Aug. 19, 1862, and served until mustered out in July1865. It saw active service in the western theatre in Tennessee,… (2024-2090). Learn More »
$1,500.00
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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 »
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 »
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
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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AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY PAYMASTER WILLIAM SMITH – FUTURE PAYMASTER-GENERAL OF THE U.S. ARMY; TO FELLOW PAYMASTER AND “CRATER” GENERAL HENRY GODDARD THOMAS
Autograph letter signed ("W. Smith"), a single folded folio letter sheet written on all four pages, Washington, June 27, 1881, to "Genl. H. G. Thomas, Pueblo, Colorado." Approximately 8 x 10 in.;… (2026-1763). Learn More »
ORIGINAL FRENCH 1850 PENSION DECREE – CONSUL GENERAL IN NEW YORK, SIGNED BY GENERAL DE LA HITTE
Offered is this rare French pension document (Extrait d’un Arrete) issued under President Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon III), which grants a government pension of 6,000 Francs to M. Lacathon de… (1288-08). Learn More »
1866 AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, NATHANIEL P. BANKS (1816–1894) - Union Major General, Speaker of the House, and Governor of Massachusetts
Autograph Letter Signed ("N. P. Banks, M.C."), one page, on a folded letter sheet (approx. 5 x 8 in.), Washington, D.C., February 19, 1866. Directed at the foot to "A. S. Goodman, Esq." In full: "My… (2026-1760). Learn More »
RARE JULY 1864 LETTER WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY GIDEON WELLES – CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION INTO THE NAVY MEDICAL CORPS
Gideon Welles was a prominent American journalist and politician who served as the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869 under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Nicknamed… (2026-2345). Learn More »
1862 LETTER BY WILLIAM M. CLOER, 62ND NORTH CAROLINA – POW FROM 1863-1865; HAND-CARRIED BY COMRADE LATER KIA
This letter, intended for immediate family and general in nature, was written in 1862 by William M. Cloer of the 62nd North Carolina, Company D. Written to his wife, children, father, mother, and… (2026-229). Learn More »
$150.00
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GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD LETTER DATED "JULY 1ST 2ND AND 3RD" — CAPT. EMLEN N. CARPENTER, 6TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY, ACTING ON MEADE'S STAFF, REPORTING HIS BROTHER MISSING WITH THE BUCKTAIL BRIGADE
This is a pencil autograph letter signed, four small numbered pages written in the folded panels of a single sheet approx. 4 x 6 1/2 in., headed "Gettysburg / July 1st 2nd and 3rd." It is signed… (1323-207). Learn More »
1910 JOHN S. MOSBY AUTOGRAPH LETTER RE: POLITICS, THEODORE ROOSEVELT
A very good condition 1-page autograph letter in ink by former Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby, the legendary Confederate raider who needs no introduction to students of the Civil War and postwar… (141-225). Learn More »
$1,875.00
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ID’D WW2 LEATHER A-2 FLYING JACKET, 351ST BOMB GROUP – B-17 P.O.W.
This nice condition A-2 jacket was worn in WW2 by Lt. Kenneth Lester Vaughn. He was a B-17 co-pilot with the 511th Bomb Squadron, 351st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force in England. The Type A-2 flying jacket was standardized by the U.S. Army Air Corps on… (534-46). Learn More »
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