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AUGUST 1864 U.S SURGEON GENERAL’S OFFICE LETTER

AUGUST 1864 U.S SURGEON GENERAL’S OFFICE LETTER

Dated “Surgeon General’s Office / Washington City. DC / Oct. 31st 1864.” Addressed to “Sir”.  Signed by  “B. Rohrer / a.a. Surg USA , E.S.M. McCleary.” 2 pp. in ink on unlined paper,… (2021-1124). Learn More »

ACTRESS LAURA KEENE SIGNATURE ON ENVELOPE – NEW YORK, 1858

ACTRESS LAURA KEENE SIGNATURE ON ENVELOPE – NEW YORK, 1858

Laura Keene is mostly remembered for being the female lead in the play “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre the night of the Lincoln assassination. However, history should remember her for… (297-30). Learn More »

PERIOD MOURNING CARD FOR PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

PERIOD MOURNING CARD FOR PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Card meas. approx. 3.00 x 4.50 inches with a white raised embossed tombstone placed on a black cardstock mount. The tombstone reads “IN MEMORY OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BORN… (297-22). Learn More »

EXCELLENT GENERAL BUTLER SIGNED DOCUMENT – BUTLER LAW OFFICE STATIONERY, 1888

EXCELLENT GENERAL BUTLER SIGNED DOCUMENT – BUTLER LAW OFFICE STATIONERY, 1888

Controversial is the legacy of General Benjamin Butler, the famed “Beast” of New Orleans.  He held several professional titles during his life including lawyer, general, governor, and… (490-6510). Learn More »

McCALL’S PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS DIVISION—SPECIAL MEDICAL ORDER [TYPHOID FEVER] NO. 196

McCALL’S PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS DIVISION—SPECIAL MEDICAL ORDER [TYPHOID FEVER] NO. 196

Dated “”Headquarters McCall’s Division / Camp Pierpont Dec. 18th 1861. Exhibits fold-marks and two  light tiny splotches.  Else VG.   Text:  “ Given the Medical board of investigation into… (2021-1107). Learn More »

McCALL’S DIVISION,  PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES— MEDICAL ORDERS NO. 56

McCALL’S DIVISION, PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES— MEDICAL ORDERS NO. 56

Dated “Head Quarters McCall’s Division—Camp Pierpont, VA Nov 1, 1861.” Addressed to “Surgeon of 10th Regiment.” One page in ink on unlined paper, 7.75 x 9.75. Exhibits fold-marks, else… (2021-1104). Learn More »

UNION MEDICAL DOCUMENT - McCALL’S  DIVISION OF PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS, GENERAL ORDER NUMBER 1

UNION MEDICAL DOCUMENT - McCALL’S DIVISION OF PENNSYLVANIA RESERVE CORPS, GENERAL ORDER NUMBER 1

Dated Camp Pierpont, October 14, 1861. 2 pp. in ink on lined paper, 7.75” x 9.75. Exhibits fold-marks, and light fading while remaining entirely legible. Text: “The attention of the Surgeons and… (2021-1103). Learn More »

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 102—DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / COURT MARTIAL REPORT

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 102—DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF / COURT MARTIAL REPORT

Dated “New Orleans, November 25, 1862.” 21 pp., 5” x 8, string bound. Fine condition. This order presents the findings of thirty court martial cases convened under the authority of Col. B.R.… (490-6641). Learn More »

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 118—MAJ. GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA and NORTH CAROLINA, ARMY OF THE JAMES / ARMY BRIBES

GENERAL ORDERS NO. 118—MAJ. GEN. BUTLER / DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA and NORTH CAROLINA, ARMY OF THE JAMES / ARMY BRIBES

Dated “In the Field, October 2, 1864.”  On page, 5” x 8. VG plus. Text: “It having been brought to the attention of the Commanding General that dishonest or mistaken agents of various… (490-6597). Learn More »

McCALL’S  DIVISION OF PRVC - MEDICAL DEPT - GENERAL ORDER NO. 1

McCALL’S DIVISION OF PRVC - MEDICAL DEPT - GENERAL ORDER NO. 1

Dated “Camp Pierpont / Oct. 10 1861.” Signed by “Anthony E. Stocker MD / Acting Brig. Surg. Of 3rd Brigade.”  One pp. in ink on lined paper. 7.75” x 9.75. Exhibits fold-marks, slightly… (2021-1102). Learn More »

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER NOTE

MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN BUTLER NOTE

Dated “Headquarters of the Gulf / New Orleans, Aug. 18, 1862.” One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG plus. Text: “The Louisiana State Bank will pay the coupons of the Union… (490-6605). Learn More »

ALS, COLONEL ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER [BENJAMIN BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

ALS, COLONEL ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER [BENJAMIN BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

Dated Jan. 1863, New Orleans, Louisiana.  One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Paper is somewhat yellowed while remaining entirely legible. Text: “Dr. Sir...Your note of yesterday… (490-6612). Learn More »

RON TUNISON STATUE “LEE AND JACKSON”

RON TUNISON STATUE “LEE AND JACKSON”

A large limited edition Cold-cast bronze statue of Generals Lee and Jackson by renowned sculptor Ron Tunison (1947-2013), dated 1987. It depicts Lee, sitting on a limber chest, conversing with Jackson… (2025-345). Learn More »

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 »

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 »

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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REGIMENTAL COLOR OF THE 197TH PENNSYLVANIA - “THIRD COAL EXCHANGE REGIMENT” - LIKELY BY EVANS AND HASSALL, PHILADELPHIA

This regimental color is pictured in Volume 2, p.496, of Advance the Colors where it is noted as the only extant flag of the 197th Pennsylvania, one of six Pennsylvania infantry regiments, numbered 192 to 197, raised to help repel the Confederate… (1179-025). Learn More »

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