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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

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 »

$8,000.00
Originally $10,000.00

FRAMED COMMISSION - CORPORAL JACKSON STOCKWELL, CO "I", 1ST ARTILLERY / 11TH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS [1ST VT. HEAVY ARTILLERY]

FRAMED COMMISSION - CORPORAL JACKSON STOCKWELL, CO "I", 1ST ARTILLERY / 11TH VERMONT VOLUNTEERS [1ST VT. HEAVY ARTILLERY]

Dated 4/8/1865, signed by the colonel of the regiment, James Meech Warner: "J.M. Warner, Col. 1st Arty." Printed document, 9.5" x 12.5, mounted in gray painted period wooden frame, 15" x 12", w/paper… (2021-1209). Learn More »

SMALL LOT OF POST-WORLD WAR II PHOTOS OF HITLER’S ARCHITECT & MINISTER OF ARMAMENT ALBERT SPEER – ONE IS AUTOGRAPHED BY SPEER

SMALL LOT OF POST-WORLD WAR II PHOTOS OF HITLER’S ARCHITECT & MINISTER OF ARMAMENT ALBERT SPEER – ONE IS AUTOGRAPHED BY SPEER

This is a small lot of photographs that comes to us from a local Gettysburg citizen whose family were friends of the Heidtke family. The Heidtke’s were friends with Albert Speer and visited him on… (724-27). Learn More »

 BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG

BREVET MAJOR GENERAL’S COMMISSION AND G.A.R. BADGE OF SAMUEL SPRIGG CARROLL: HIS TROOPS HELPED SAVE CEMETERY HILL ON JULY 2 AND TO REPULSE PICKETT ON JULY 3 AT GETTYSBURG

Carroll was a fighting general who acquired several nicknames from his red hair along with three wounds and a number of promotions and brevets for his service on the battlefield. He received several… (2020-894). Learn More »

LS, MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS, U.S.A.

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"

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 »

1859 WEST POINT ANNUAL EXAMINATION REPORT FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

1859 WEST POINT ANNUAL EXAMINATION REPORT FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

One page pre-printed for filled out in ink. One blue paper measuring 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Dated “ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, / Washington, June 29, 1859. Document is basically a report card of sorts “At… (337-302). Learn More »

1857 WEST POINT “EXTRACT FROM THE CLASS CONDUCT REPORTS…” FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

1857 WEST POINT “EXTRACT FROM THE CLASS CONDUCT REPORTS…” FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

One page pre-printed for filled out in ink. One blue paper measuring 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Dated “ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, / Washington, October 17, 1857. Document is basically a report card of sorts… (337-301). Learn More »

1867 SIGNATURE OF HUGH MCCULLOCH - FIRST COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S THIRD SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

1867 SIGNATURE OF HUGH MCCULLOCH - FIRST COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S THIRD SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

Signature in ink, “Hugh M Cullough  / March 1867”, on 3 7/8” x 2 ½” paper; in very good condition, with one small tear at left edge. This paper is mounted on a larger section of paper… (337-307). Learn More »

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 »

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 »

FRAMED PROMOTION SERGEANT’S WARRANT FOR ST. THOMAS J. MCCALL OF CO.  H, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

FRAMED PROMOTION SERGEANT’S WARRANT FOR ST. THOMAS J. MCCALL OF CO. H, 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY

Dated March 16, 1865. Signed by their Colonel and Brevet Brig. General William J. Palmer (founder of Colorado Springs, CO). McCall served from 8/22/62 as a Private until his promotion to Corporal on… (945-296). Learn More »

AUTOGRAPH OF ADMIRAL SILAS STRINGHAM

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 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 »

AUTOGRAPH OF GENERAL NATHANIEL BANKS

AUTOGRAPH OF GENERAL NATHANIEL BANKS

Signature in ink reads, “YOURS, NAT BANKS, USA” on clipped paper that measures 2” X 1 5/8”. Paper has yellowed with age and shows spots. Signature is mounted on tan colored card stock with an… (913-82). Learn More »

HOWELL COBB AUTOGRAPH

HOWELL COBB AUTOGRAPH

Clipped signature, in slightly faded brown ink, on paper measuring 1.25 x 3.5.” Clear clan and entirely legible. Howell Cobb was a highly prominent figure in Confederate circles both political and… (913-87). Learn More »

POLICY FOR SHIPMENT OF FRAMED ITEMS

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

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

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

WAR DATE LETTER SIGNED BY GENERAL JOSEPH WHEELER

WAR DATE LETTER SIGNED BY GENERAL JOSEPH WHEELER

Letter measures 5" x 8", attesting to the good character of staff officer Capt. Warren S. Reese, in light of depredations allegedly committed by troops in his command upon Confederate citizens in the… (486-199). Learn More »

$1,000.00
Originally $1,500.00


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CONFEDERATE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG FROM ISLAND NUMBER TEN

This Confederate First National flag has a tight provenance going back to 1935, and before that an oral history as a war souvenir brought back from Island Number Ten by James William McLaughlin, a prominent Cincinnati architect who in 1861 had served… (1179-004). Learn More »

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