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148th NEW YORK LETTER – PORTSMOUTH, VA – APRIL 1863, MENTIONS OF ANTIETAM AND HARPERS FERRY
Shortly after the 148th New York Volunteer Infantry was formed, it was ordered to the vicinity of Suffolk, Yorktown, and Norfolk for garrison duty. It remained in the area until 1864, when it was… (2023-664). Learn More »
$90.00
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1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS LETTER – EXCELLENT CONTENT, LAST DAYS OF THE WAR
This letter was written by William Hotchkin of the 1st NY Volunteer Engineers to his parents. The content within is extraordinary, detailing the status of the war in its waning days from the… (2024-653). Learn More »
$175.00
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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 »
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
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
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 »
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 »
ALS, GENERAL THOMAS J. JACKSON, DIRECTED TO GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON—1862 SHENANDOAH VALLEY CAMPAIGN
Dated “Hd qrs Valley District / April 1 1862.” Mounted (loosely) on felt burgundy mat, within black riker box, w/white foam, 6.25” x 8.25. One page in brown ink, 7” x 4.75. Exhibits light… (1179-1397). Learn More »
$13,500.00
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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
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
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 »
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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 »
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 »
FRANCIS H. SMITH, V.M.I. SUPERINTENDENT, WRITES ON VIGNETTE STATIONARY SHOWING INSTITUTE; RECOMMENDATION OF STUDENT FOR U.S. ARMY
If you are a fan of V.M.I., here is a beautiful piece of stationary with a nice ALS by its famous Superintendent Francis H. Smith. During the campaign against Richmond in 1864, Smith’s Corps of… (846-555). Learn More »
$550.00
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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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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—SERGEANT JERE M. CLAPP, “L” CO, 21ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
Date “Camp Eight from Richmond/ June 19 1864.” Addressed to “Dear Sister”. Two pages (incomplete) in ink on lined paper, 7” x 8.5. Exhibits fold-marks and chipping along left and torn bottom… (1179-1674). Learn More »
$125.00
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THREE ANTEBELLUM LOUISIANA ALS - U.S. SENATORS JOHN SLIDELL & PIERRE SOULE
This item consists of three letters, on two pages—in ink on light blue paper, 8” x 10. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. One page, dated “Nouvelle Orleans 5 March 1848” features two notes. The… (490-6563). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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EXCELLENT U.S. MODEL 1840 LIGHT ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER WITH MINTY ETCHED BLADE
This pattern was introduced in 1840 for all mounted officers other than cavalry, but with the introduction of the 1850 patterns it was limited to officers of light artillery, making it very scarce. On top being a very hard to find pattern, this one… (870-635). Learn More »
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