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BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST-WAR ALS

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST-WAR ALS

Dated “Washington, Feb. 4, 1876.” Addressed to Oaks A. Ames / North Easton, Mass.  2 pp., on unlined paper in ink, w/post-script in pencil on reverse. Exhibits fold-marks. Else… (490-6493). Learn More »

$95.00

GENERAL ORDER 55—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / BEN BUTLER TAXES THE REBELS.

GENERAL ORDER 55—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / BEN BUTLER TAXES THE REBELS.

Dated “New Orleans, August 4, 1862.” Eight pages, 5” x 8. Exhibits small stain at lower margin. Else near fine. Text: “It appears that the need of relief to the destitute poor of the city… (490-6630). Learn More »

$25.00
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GENERAL ORDERS NO. 32—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 32—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF

Dated New Orleans, May 27, 1862. One page, 5” x 8. Small foxed spot on bottom margin. Else VG plus. Text:   “No officer or soldier is permitted to take the property, to shut up any house or place… (490-6627). Learn More »

$25.00
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GENERAL “JEB” STUART BUST BY RON TUNISON

GENERAL “JEB” STUART BUST BY RON TUNISON

A limited edition cold-cast bronze statue of General James Ewell Brown Stuart by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison. Dated 1992, the sculpture stands over 8” tall, and measures 3” x 2 ¾” at the… (2025-354). Learn More »

$495.00
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GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN LETTER – CORPORAL ALFRED COBB, 15th VERMONT

GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN LETTER – CORPORAL ALFRED COBB, 15th VERMONT

Alfred Cobb hailed from Derby, Vermont, and enlisted on 9/18/1862 as a Private.  On 10/22/1862, he mustered into Company H of the 15th Vermont Volunteer Infantry.  He was promoted to Corporal on… (2023-529). Learn More »

$150.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

Dated “Camp Winfield Scott / Before Yorktown, May 3rd, 1862, enroute to Yorktown, VA. Addressed to “Dear Friends” 4 pages in ink on unlined paper, 12.5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping… (467-22). Learn More »

$360.00

UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE

UNION SOLDIER LETTER / YORKTOWN 1862--FROM “THATCHER” TO SISTER ALICE

Dated, “June 11, 1862.” 2 pages in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Ink lightly faded but entirely legible. Else VG. Text. “Sister alice….I got your letter a weak ago to day… (467-23). Learn More »

$200.00

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 99 / MAJOR GEN BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / SLAVE JAIL FEES]

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 99 / MAJOR GEN BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / SLAVE JAIL FEES]

Dated New Orleans, November 21, 1862.” One  page, 5” x 8. Fine condition. Benjamin butler was easily the most notorious and controversial “political” general of the Civil War, and… (490-6639). Learn More »

$45.00

5th NEW YORK CAVALRY GROUPING OF CHARLES T. PIERCE INCLUDING HIS WARTIME FIELD DIARY AND HAVERSACK

5th NEW YORK CAVALRY GROUPING OF CHARLES T. PIERCE INCLUDING HIS WARTIME FIELD DIARY AND HAVERSACK

This is a large group of material relating to Charles T. Pierce and the 5th NY Cavalry, including Pierce’s wartime 1864 field diary in which he chronicled not only the opening of Grant’s Overland… (2024-1791). Learn More »

$5,500.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - PRIVATE ALBERT A. TRESCOTT, BATTERY “E”, 1ST RHODE ISLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY

Dated “Camp Winfield Scott / Before Yorktown, May 3rd, 1862, enroute to Yorktown, VA. Addressed to “Dear Friends” 4 pages in ink on unlined paper, 12.5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks, chipping… (467-25). Learn More »

$395.00

SELECTION OF PATRIOTIC COVERS

SELECTION OF PATRIOTIC COVERS

Shown is a selection of five patriotic covers. All are in excellent condition with no tears or staining; see photos above. Below is a list with item codes, titles and prices, which are in the order as… (1179-). Learn More »

$20.00 Each

CHRIST CHURCH AND GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

CHRIST CHURCH AND GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER

Edited by John S. Kendall, Reprinted from the Louisiana Historical quarterly, Vol 23, No. 4., October, 1940. In beige wraps, 19 pp., 10.5” x 7. Covers lightly fade round the margins. Else near… (490-6645). Learn More »

$15.00

NEW ORLEANS UNDER GENERAL BUTLER

NEW ORLEANS UNDER GENERAL BUTLER

By Howard Palmer Johnson. Reprinted from the Louisiana Historical Quarterly, Vol. 24, No. 2, April 1941. In beige wraps, 105pp, 10.5” x 7. Exhibits light chipping at the margins. Else VG. This… (490-6644). Learn More »

$15.00

VERY RARE CHANCELLORSVILLE BODY RETRIEVAL NOTE

VERY RARE CHANCELLORSVILLE BODY RETRIEVAL NOTE

Dated May 13th, 1863, this extraordinary document provides an account of the end of Lieutenant Charles D. Rossiter’s life. Colonel Robert F. Taylor wrote this note from the headquarters of the 33rd… (2023-537). Learn More »

$85.00
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THE BUTLER REGIME IN LOUISIANA

THE BUTLER REGIME IN LOUISIANA

By Thomas Ewing Dabney. Reprinted from the Louisiana Historical Society, Vol. No 27, April 1944. In beige wraps, 42 pp., 10.5” x 7. Covers slightly faded at the margins. Else near fine. This… (490-6646). Learn More »

$15.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - BUGLER A. N. MISSIMER [MESSEIMER, MESSIMER], CO. “B”, 8TH PA CAVALRY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - BUGLER A. N. MISSIMER [MESSEIMER, MESSIMER], CO. “B”, 8TH PA CAVALRY

Dated, “Chickahominy Valley, Virginia, May 2, 1862.” Addressed to Miss Kate Missimer /Jersey Shore /Lycoming Co, Penna. 6 pages in ink, 5” x 8, on stationary w/attractive print of Washington… (467-24). Learn More »

$280.00

2ND LIEUTENANT’S COMMISSION FROM 72ND PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

2ND LIEUTENANT’S COMMISSION FROM 72ND PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY

Offered here is a paper commission promoting Henry Russell to the rank of Second Lieutenant in Company “A” of the 72nd Pa. Infantry. Dated January 25, 1863. Commission measures 16.75” x… (2023-1197). Learn More »

$125.00
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119th PENNSYLVANIA LETTERS BETWEEN KIA OFFICER AND FAMILY – GETTYSBURG CONTENT!

119th PENNSYLVANIA LETTERS BETWEEN KIA OFFICER AND FAMILY – GETTYSBURG CONTENT!

Lieutenant Edward Coxe of the 119th Pennsylvania, Company D, wrote his sister on July 20th, 1863 from Lovettsville, Virginia – just over 2 weeks after the close of the Battle of Gettysburg.  Edward… (2023-1031). Learn More »

$250.00
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REMARKABLE HOSPITAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF WOUNDED 5th MAINE SOLDIER – US CHRISTIAN COMMISSION STATIONARY

REMARKABLE HOSPITAL LETTER ON BEHALF OF WOUNDED 5th MAINE SOLDIER – US CHRISTIAN COMMISSION STATIONARY

Private Joseph Leavitt enlisted at age 19 in Portland, Maine in June of 1861 and mustered into Company G of the 5th Maine Infantry.  And the end of his term, he re-enlisted in December of 1863.  In… (2023-472). Learn More »

$175.00

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 57—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / BATTLE OF BATON ROUGE

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 57—MAJOR GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / BATTLE OF BATON ROUGE

Dated “New Orleans, August 9, 1862.” Two pp., 5” x 8. Exbibits slight small stains along top & bottom margins. Else VG. In this general order, General Butler commends his command, as of… (490-6634). Learn More »

$30.00
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RARE WAR OF 1812 SIMEON NORTH U.S. MODEL 1813 ARMY PISTOL

This is a very professional and very well done reconversion to flint of a very hard to find US military pistol, in strong condition, showing very good metal, sharp lock, proof and mating markings, and wood with generally good surface showing the… (431-69). Learn More »

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