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1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK
Zachary Taylor received the formal thanks of Congress three times, along with gold medals, for victories in the Mexican War, the largest number of such resolutions and awards made by Congress to… (766-938). Learn More »
$6,000.00
Originally $8,000.00
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 »
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 »
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 »
$125.00
SOLD
“STATE OF CONNECTICUT PAY-TABLE OFFICE” VOUCHER—SIGNED BY OLIVER WOLCOTT JR
Dated June 3rd, 1782. Pre-printed form, 4.75”X 6. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG. Text: “Pay-Table office, June 3, 1782. Sir, Pay Somers Silertmen Seventy Four Pounds Seventeen Shillings out of… (1179-1734). Learn More »
ALS - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER
Dated “Jany 22 1862.” Mounted on beige card, 6” x 9.5. Addressed to “Dear Sir.” One page, in ink on lined paper, 4.5” x 6.5. Text: “My dear Sir….I think possible I may be able to… (490-6595). Learn More »
FREE FRANKED COVER HANDWRITTEN BY BEN BUTLER
Letter envelope with "free franked" postage by Butler's signature. Empty letter envelope addressed to someone in Maine. The right to send mail free of postage is commonly referred to as a "free… (490-6450). Learn More »
1769 DATED INVOICE SIGNED BY MOSES HAZEN
This is a folded invoice written in ink; readable except for understanding abbreviations. Paper slip measures 12.5" x 4.5". First entry is dated 1768 regarding "Dobie & Frobisher" with a final… (2023-3048). Learn More »
PROMOTION CERTIFICATE - CORPORAL GEORGE W. THOMPSON, CO. “K”, 21ST KENTUCKY VETERAN VOLUNTEERS
Dated January 24, 1865, Huntsville, AL. Pre-printed form/ “To all who shall see these presents, greeting:” This certificate promotes George W. Thompson to the rank of corporal in Co. “K”, 21st… (998-470). Learn More »
$65.00
Originally $95.00
AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE (CUT)— CYRUS W. FIELD
In ink, mounted on white card, 5 x 2.75”. Exhibits one tiny chip along upper margin. Else VG, and crisply legible. Inscription signature (neatly clipped from letter): “Very Truly your friend/… (215-231). Learn More »
$240.00
Originally $300.00
GENERAL LLOYD TILGHMAN, CSA, PRE-CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
From Lloyd Tilghman to R. P. Rowley. Dated “Steamer Irene/31 July” [1858]. 2 pp., in pencil, on light blue lined paper. Exhibits light yellowed fading along fold-marks, as well as interior… (766-36). Learn More »
$950.00
Originally $1,400.00
LYMAN TRUMBULL SIGNATURE
This small card measures one and one eighths inches by approximately two and a half inches. It is signed in period ink by Senator Lyman Trumbull of Illinois; it reads “Lyman Trumbull, Chicago,… (297-18). Learn More »
LS, MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS, U.S.A.
Dated “Headquarters, Department of the gulf/ New Orleans, Feb. 4, 1864. From Gen. Banks to “Col. Isaac Dyer/ 15th Maine Volunteers.” 1 page, in ink, on lined Department letterhead, 7.75 x… (1097-171). Learn More »
COLORFUL CITY OF BOSTON DONATION RECEIPT, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR OF "THE BARCLAYS OF BOSTON"
Very decorative preprinted receipt from the city of Boston given to a Samuel William Trench for a donation “FOR THE SOLDIERS WHO LEAVE BOSTON UNDER THE REQUISITION OF THE PRESEIDENT OF THE UNITED… (L15630). Learn More »
AUTOGRAPH OF ADMIRAL SILAS STRINGHAM
Signature in ink reads, “OCTO. 20/51, S.H. STRINGHAM, CAPTAIN, U.S.N.”. Entirely legible, on clipped paper that measures 3 5/8” x ¾”. Paper has brown spotting at top left. Signature remains… (913-77). Learn More »
LETTER WITH SIGNATURE OF ALEXANDER MARTIN SULLIVAN, 1878
Letter reads,“13, May 1878, Dear Sir, By a curious blunder, I have in complying with your request, written 13th of April instead of 13th of March- on the enclosed. Yours faithfully, A.M. Sullivan,… (L12058). Learn More »
POLICY FOR SHIPMENT OF FRAMED ITEMS
Special care is required in the shipment of framed items, both modern and vintage. Any framed item purchased can be disassembled per customer request, in order to remove the glass. This means that…. Learn More »
SIGNATURE - GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS, AUTHOR & ORATOR
Excellent condition, minor creases at corners. In ink, "George William Curtis / January 20, 1873". George William Curtis (1824-1892), American author, orator, and publicist, who influenced much of… (L12003). Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $75.00
SIGNATURE - WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT
Excellent condition ink signature on 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" card. "William Cullen Bryant / January 23d. 1873." Minor creases at corners from being mounted in an album. William Cullen Bryant was a young … (L11996). Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $75.00
SIGNATURE - 'JOSH BILLINGS' - PEN NAME OF HUMORIST HENRY WHEELER SHAW
Excellent condition ink signature on 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" card. Minor creases at corners. "Josh Billings / Allimacker". Josh Billings was the pen name of humorist born Henry Wheeler Shaw (20 April 1818… (L11993). Learn More »
$50.00
Originally $100.00
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CIVIL WAR ISSUE BLANKET WITH UNUSUAL BLUE “US”
This issue blanket measures approximately 71” wide and 83” long, making it just a tad larger than a sampling of eighteen blankets made for the Columbia Rifles Research Compendium, which ranged from 66 – 68” wide and 78 – 82” long, an… (1273-63). Learn More »
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