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GETTYSBURG SKETCH OF THE JACOB SWISHER FARM BY 9TH MASS BATTERY VETERAN & ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND

GETTYSBURG SKETCH OF THE JACOB SWISHER FARM BY 9TH MASS BATTERY VETERAN & ARTIST RICHARD HOLLAND

This full page black and white sketch was done looking north at the farmhouse of Jacob Swisher on the Taneytown Road. The house is located just south of the Artillery Ridge Campground. Sketch meas.… (205-186). Learn More »

FIRST ARMY CONTRACT SPENCER RIFLE: MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG

FIRST ARMY CONTRACT SPENCER RIFLE: MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE AT GETTYSBURG

The story of Spencer rifle contracts, deliveries, and government payments for purchases is complicated. Laid out by Roy Marcot in his book on Spencer’s and in a 1997 article in “Man at Arms” by… (490-7231). Learn More »

RARE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE – LT. JOHN WHITEHEAD, 53rd VA, WIA AND CAPTURED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE – EX-COCO COLLECTION

RARE 1/6 PLATE AMBROTYPE – LT. JOHN WHITEHEAD, 53rd VA, WIA AND CAPTURED DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE – EX-COCO COLLECTION

The 53rd Virginia Infantry Regiment participated in the Battle of Gettysburg as part of General Armistead's Brigade and played a famous role in Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, with some men… (1300-74). Learn More »

RARE CDV – GENERAL STEPHEN HURLBUT

RARE CDV – GENERAL STEPHEN HURLBUT

General Hurlbut was as controversial as they come.  Using a well-connected network to further his career, he went on to Corps command and eventually overall command of the Department of the Gulf. … (2025-1059). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL EDWARD WINSLOW HINKS

CDV – GENERAL EDWARD WINSLOW HINKS

He had been a printer and publisher in Maine, but by 1855 was in Boston, a member of the Massachusetts legislature and the Boston City Council. In 1860 he was a 30 year old government clerk living in… (2025-1033). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL JOHN G. PARKE

CDV – GENERAL JOHN G. PARKE

John Grubb Parke graduated second in his class at West Point in 1849 following which, he received a commission in the Topographical Engineers. With the start of the Civil War in 1861, Parke returned… (2025-1012). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL JAMES NEGLEY

CDV – GENERAL JAMES NEGLEY

Born in Pittsburgh in 1826, James S. Negley was an alum of the University of Pittsburgh. During the Mexican War, Negley served with the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, gaining valuable combat… (2025-1028). Learn More »

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF ROBERT E. LEE

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF ROBERT E. LEE

This unmounted silver print measures approximately 5.5 inches in length and 4 inches wide. It features a vignette bust view of Robert E. Lee. This photograph is a lesser-known photograph type called a… (1189-191). Learn More »

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER

Simon Bolivar Buckner (1823–1914) was an American soldier, Confederate general during the Civil War, and later a political leader. Born in Kentucky, Buckner graduated from West Point and served in… (1189-152). Learn More »

1863 DATED NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT

1863 DATED NAVY COMMISSIONING PENNANT

Red, white and blue US Navy commissioning pennant, measuring about 16-1/2 feet (roughly 198 inches) long overall. These pennants were hoisted when a ship was commissioned and with a few exceptions,… (1179-1423). Learn More »

RARE CDV – GENERAL EDWIN HENRY STOUGHTON CAVALRY

RARE CDV – GENERAL EDWIN HENRY STOUGHTON

On September 25, 1861 he entered the Volunteer service, being appointed Colonel and commander of the 4th Vermont Volunteer Infantry. He led his unit in the Spring 1862 Peninsular Campaign,… (2025-1063). Learn More »

CDV – LT. CHARLES BROCKWAY, 47th NEW YORK INFANTRY – GIFTED, SIGNED, AND DATED, 1862, SC

CDV – LT. CHARLES BROCKWAY, 47th NEW YORK INFANTRY – GIFTED, SIGNED, AND DATED, 1862, SC

Charles enlisted at age 23 in New York City on 12/19/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant. By 4/9/1862, he was commissioned into "G" Co. New York 47th Infantry. He served honorably until his discharge on… (2025-1101). Learn More »

CDV – GENERAL JUDSON KILPATRICK

CDV – GENERAL JUDSON KILPATRICK

While recognized for his adept handling of logistics, he was famously derided by those who served under him as a needlessly aggressive and reckless commander – often at the unnecessary expense of… (2025-903). Learn More »

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES JAY ARCHER

UNMOUNTED SILVER PRINT OF CONFEDERATE BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES JAY ARCHER

This photograph measures approximately 5.5 inches by just under 4 inches and features a well-known view of General Archer, a Maryland born lawyer turned career soldier, famously captured on Day 1 at… (1189-150). Learn More »

AN ASSEMBLAGE BOTH WAR AND POST WAR OF A GETTYSBURG  "WOLVERINE” – WILLIAM H. DUNN, 5TH AND 10TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY

AN ASSEMBLAGE BOTH WAR AND POST WAR OF A GETTYSBURG "WOLVERINE” – WILLIAM H. DUNN, 5TH AND 10TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY

William H. Dunn of Ganges, Michigan served in both the 5th and 10th Michigan Cavalry during the Civil War. He enlisted on Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. "I" 5th Michigan Cavalry. At Gettysburg Dunn, a trooper… (1268-779). Learn More »

RARE CDV – GENERAL FRANCIS J. HERRON

RARE CDV – GENERAL FRANCIS J. HERRON

The Civil War saw many common men elevated to the status of hero, and Francis Jay Herron was one of these men. Herron would rise from his position of bank clerk before the war, to a Major General and… (2025-1013). Learn More »

CDV OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

CDV OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

This more uncommonly seen style of Lincoln Carte-de-Visite is a period image of a pre-existing lithograph or engraving of the President. The image is mounted to a card with a light blue lined border… (2025-1053). Learn More »

A RARE PRINTED AND FILLED IN PAROLE FOR PVT. G. W. BURT OF COMPANY A, 16TH ARKANSAS

A RARE PRINTED AND FILLED IN PAROLE FOR PVT. G. W. BURT OF COMPANY A, 16TH ARKANSAS

Field press printed parole filled in with the information of G.W. Burt of Company A, 16th Arkansas dated July 12, 1863, only four days after the Confederates surrendered Port Hudson to Banks. The… (1300-60). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED FIELD-USED AND SOLDIER MODIFIED SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL MARKED HEAVY ARTILLERY ENLISTED FROCK COAT OF S.H. YAHRES, 5th PA HEAVY ARTILLERY

IDENTIFIED FIELD-USED AND SOLDIER MODIFIED SCHUYLKILL ARSENAL MARKED HEAVY ARTILLERY ENLISTED FROCK COAT OF S.H. YAHRES, 5th PA HEAVY ARTILLERY

This Civil War Pattern 1858 uniform coat worn by a heavy artilleryman while serving as infantry has a great deal of character- good overall condition and color, but legitimate age in the darker tone… (1268-543). Learn More »

THE MEDALS OF A CONFEDERATE GENERAL – BRIG GEN. ALLEN THOMAS, JR.

THE MEDALS OF A CONFEDERATE GENERAL – BRIG GEN. ALLEN THOMAS, JR.

Offered are three medals that were worn proudly by Civil War Confederate Brigadier General Allen Thomas Jr. "Born in Howard County, Maryland, he was an 1850 graduate of the College of New Jersey. He… (1289-32). Learn More »


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“SOFT TACK:” AERATED BREAD CRATE

This would make a nice addition to a camp, sutler, Sanitary Commission or even a hospital display. Constructed of thin, about ½” thick, unpainted, wide pine boards that are simply nailed together, this is about 18” X 13 ¾” X 12” and is… (1202-166). Learn More »

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