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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

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS

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 »

$7,950.00

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

VERY RARE CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM CONFEDERATE SOLDIER TO GRIEVING MOTHER

VERY RARE CONDOLENCE LETTER FROM CONFEDERATE SOLDIER TO GRIEVING MOTHER

This letter originated from a camp in the field near Enterprise, Mississippi and was written on September 22, 1863.  In the letter, a soldier named W.P. Billingsley writes to Elizabeth Williams of… (2024-655). Learn More »

$300.00
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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 LETTERS - 1ST LIEUT. FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY, W/COVERS

UNION SOLDIER LETTERS - 1ST LIEUT. FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY, W/COVERS

Two letters dated: (1) Philadelphia, PA / Sept. 16th 1864, (2) Camp in the Field / Bermuda Hundred, VA / Sept. 28, 1864. Both covers addressed to S. Bryon D’Golier, post-marked Philadelphia, PA,… (1179-1693). Learn More »

$175.00
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REMARKABLE HILTON HEAD ISLAND LETTER DATED 1863 – COMBAT CONTENT, CLARA BARTON CONNECTION

REMARKABLE HILTON HEAD ISLAND LETTER DATED 1863 – COMBAT CONTENT, CLARA BARTON CONNECTION

Hilton Head Island, a popular modern vacation destination, served an important role during the Civil War.  After the fall of Port Royal to US forces in 1861, the island became the headquarters of the… (2024-640). Learn More »

$175.00
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1st NEW YORK ENGINEERS LETTER – EXCELLENT CONTENT, LAST DAYS OF THE WAR

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

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

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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THREE ANTEBELLUM LOUISIANA ALS - U.S. SENATORS JOHN SLIDELL & PIERRE SOULE

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 »

$200.00

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AMBROTYPE OF IDENTIFIED MUSICIAN OF THE PETERSBURG MILITIA

Formerly in the collection of Bill Turner, this sixth plate ambrotype has a great pedigree, having been published as Figure 2 in Albaugh’s landmark “Confederate Faces.” Identified there as a, “Musician named Crowder, of Petersburg, Va., in… (1138-1866). Learn More »

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