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PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!

PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!

This sword bears a wonderful inscription to a newly commissioned officer from the men of his company, beside whom he had served as a sergeant through Antietam, Fredericksburg and other heavy… (1052-1130) Learn More »

SHARPS AND HANKINS NAVY CARBINE

SHARPS AND HANKINS NAVY CARBINE

This is a good example of the single-shot, breech-loading .52 Caliber rimfire Sharps and Hankins Navy Carbine, also known as the Second Model or Model 1862, complete, all original, and showing some… (1244-01) Learn More »

$3,000.00
Originally $3,250.00

NICE COLT M1848 DRAGOON HOLSTER

NICE COLT M1848 DRAGOON HOLSTER

The M1848 Dragoon was slightly lighter than the previous Walker. However, the Ordnance Department believed it was still too large, heavy and awkward to be carried in anything but pommel holsters. This… (1268-756B) Learn More »

TIPTON GETTYSBURG CABINET CARD PHOTO – LITTLE GIRL AT DEVIL’S DEN, 1905

TIPTON GETTYSBURG CABINET CARD PHOTO – LITTLE GIRL AT DEVIL’S DEN, 1905

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-5121) Learn More »

ID’D NEW MANUAL OF THE BAYONET – CAPT. THOMAS HOYT, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN. OF VOLUNTEERS

ID’D NEW MANUAL OF THE BAYONET – CAPT. THOMAS HOYT, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GEN. OF VOLUNTEERS

This copy of A New Manual of the Bayonet was published in 1861 by D. Van Nostrand and, according to a small pasted tag of the period, was purchased directly from the Metropolitan Book Store in… (1268-284) Learn More »

LARGE GETTYSBURG TIPTON PHOTO – 8th PA CAVALRY MONUMENT DEDICATION

LARGE GETTYSBURG TIPTON PHOTO – 8th PA CAVALRY MONUMENT DEDICATION

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6686) Learn More »

VERY RARE AMBROTYPE OF VMI CADET W.P. ROBINSON – 1st LT. 13th BATTALION, VIRGINIA ARTILLERY (RINGGOLD’S BATTERY), PHOTO FEATURED IN CONFEDERATE VETERAN MAGAZINE

VERY RARE AMBROTYPE OF VMI CADET W.P. ROBINSON – 1st LT. 13th BATTALION, VIRGINIA ARTILLERY (RINGGOLD’S BATTERY), PHOTO FEATURED IN CONFEDERATE VETERAN MAGAZINE

This singular ¼ plate ambrotype photograph shows a future Confederate Lieutenant “Willie” Robinson standing proudly in his Virginia Military Institute uniform.  His hair is closely cropped, his… (846-580) Learn More »

.577 CALIBER ENGLISH ENFIELD CARTRIDGE

.577 CALIBER ENGLISH ENFIELD CARTRIDGE

Paper cartridge for the Enfield rifle. English-made cartridge containing .577 caliber bullet. Bullet end dipped in wax with regulation cut visible under the wax.  Typical tape “band” construction… (1268-106) Learn More »

$175.00
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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 »

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 »

P1851 NCO SWORD BELT WITH SHOULDER STRAP – W. KINSEY MAKER MARKED

P1851 NCO SWORD BELT WITH SHOULDER STRAP – W. KINSEY MAKER MARKED

This is a non-commissioned officer’s sword belt in good condition. Belt is constructed of heavy buff leather that has given to a deep brown color throughout. As it is currently configured, the belt… (2025-197) Learn More »

LARGE TIPTON PHOTO – PARK COMMISSION TABLET NEAR ZIEGLER’S GROVE

LARGE TIPTON PHOTO – PARK COMMISSION TABLET NEAR ZIEGLER’S GROVE

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6859) Learn More »

TIPTON CABINET CARD PHOTO – 46th PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT, CULP’S HILL

TIPTON CABINET CARD PHOTO – 46th PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT, CULP’S HILL

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-5100) Learn More »

$75.00
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UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS PAINT-DECORATED DRUM- C.S. NATIONAL FLAGS, SHIELD, LIBERTY CAP; MOUNTED WITH PHOTO OF DRUMMER; WITH DRUMSTICKS

UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERANS PAINT-DECORATED DRUM- C.S. NATIONAL FLAGS, SHIELD, LIBERTY CAP; MOUNTED WITH PHOTO OF DRUMMER; WITH DRUMSTICKS

The drum is a rod tension snare drum 12 inches tall and 16-1/2 inches in diameter. The rims, heads, and screw tightened snare are intact and in place, with the snare showing just two or three loose… (2025-54) Learn More »

US PATTERN 1839 U.S. CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG BY SID KERKSIS AT BRANDY STATION

US PATTERN 1839 U.S. CARTRIDGE BOX PLATE DUG BY SID KERKSIS AT BRANDY STATION

This Federal cartridge box plate is of the regulation 1839 pattern and was recovered from a very significant location at Spotsylvania, Virginia in April 1954. Plate is in very fine excavated… (2025-182) Learn More »

$475.00
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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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TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 1st US SHARPSHOOTERS, COMPANY F. MONUMENT, PITZER’S WOODS

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 1st US SHARPSHOOTERS, COMPANY F. MONUMENT, PITZER’S WOODS

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg, and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6721) Learn More »

COSTON’S “NIGHT-SIGNAL” FLARE CARTRIDGE

COSTON’S “NIGHT-SIGNAL” FLARE CARTRIDGE

Offered here is a scarce signal flare cartridge. Measures 2.75” long overall and 1” in diameter. White and green wrapper. Excellent condition. The signals prepared in the form of these cartridges,… (1268-197) Learn More »

$495.00
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CIRCA 1780 – 1820 AQUA UTILITY CHESTNUT BOTTLE

CIRCA 1780 – 1820 AQUA UTILITY CHESTNUT BOTTLE

The bottle features a tall globular body with a smooth taper upwards to the neck, with somewhat flattened sides tapering back inwards to the base, outwardly rolled/tooled and flattened mouth.… (1239-32) Learn More »

FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

FEDERAL MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER FOUND ON EAST CAVALRY FIELD, GETTYSBURG – GEISELMAN COLLECTION

This Civil War artifact is Federal Model 1860 light cavalry saber that was recovered in the battle area at East Cavalry Field in Gettysburg. Once part of the Norbert Oyler Collection, this edged… (942-14) Learn More »

$6,500.00
Originally $7,500.00
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ID’D BIBLE – WILLIAM SELLEW, 150th PENNSYLVANIA, “BUCKTAILS”

ID’D BIBLE – WILLIAM SELLEW, 150th PENNSYLVANIA, “BUCKTAILS”

This remarkable American Bible Society New Testament is dated 1862 and remains in good, complete condition. The exterior is bound in slightly faded, lightly crazed (around edges) and minorly scuffed… (2025-233) Learn More »

$550.00
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ONE-PIECE “SLIM JIM” HOLSTER – EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION

ONE-PIECE “SLIM JIM” HOLSTER – EX-TEXAS MUSEUM COLLECTION

This is a brown leather “Slim Jim” holster for M1851, M1861 Colt Navy, and subsequent conversions. Holster body is one piece, joined by a single seam stitch along the rear. Stitching remains… (1179-700B) Learn More »

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 82nd PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT, CULP’S HILL

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 82nd PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT, CULP’S HILL

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6739) Learn More »

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 61st PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT, NEILL AVENUE

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – 61st PENNSYLVANIA MONUMENT, NEILL AVENUE

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6736) Learn More »

M.F. “MAX” WILLIAMS PHOTO – ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE, SOUTH CONFEDERATE AVENUE

M.F. “MAX” WILLIAMS PHOTO – ROBERTSON’S BRIGADE, SOUTH CONFEDERATE AVENUE

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6734) Learn More »

BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS OF THE WESTERN CAMPAIGNS 1861-1865

BOOK – CIVIL WAR RELICS OF THE WESTERN CAMPAIGNS 1861-1865

By Charlie Harris, cloth boards with gold foil imprint of cover and spine, dustjacket, 8.5” x 11”, 261 pages, index. Excellent condition. Pages of Civil War relics discovered in the Western… (1266-1034) Learn More »

INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COLONEL, LATER GENERAL JAMES H. LANE: THREE TIMES WOUNDED; SERVED FROM BIG BETHEL TO APPOMATTOX, INCLUDING PICKETT’S CHARGE

INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COLONEL, LATER GENERAL JAMES H. LANE: THREE TIMES WOUNDED; SERVED FROM BIG BETHEL TO APPOMATTOX, INCLUDING PICKETT’S CHARGE

WHEN ELECTED COLONEL OF THE 28th NC, HIS OLD REGIMENT, THE 1st NC, “PRESENTED HIM WITH A SWORD, SADDLE AND BRIDLE, AND A HANDSOME PAIR OF GOBLETS…” We are proud to offer the sword mentioned in… (846-572) Learn More »

SABER BAYONET FOR M1841 RIFLE FOR STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE – WITH SCABBARD

SABER BAYONET FOR M1841 RIFLE FOR STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE – WITH SCABBARD

This brass handled saber bayonet measures approximately 26.25” overall with a 21.25” long blade. Fuller is approximately 15” long. The unmarked blade is semi-bright with scattered darker… (186-71) Learn More »

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - 2ND LIEUT. CHARLES HENRY RICHARDSON, 26TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

UNION SOLDIER LETTER - 2ND LIEUT. CHARLES HENRY RICHARDSON, 26TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

Dated “Custom House, New Orleans / Dec. 15th, 1862.” Addressed to “Dear Mother.” 4 pp. In ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG & entirely legible. A resident of… (490-6619) Learn More »

$150.00
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PATRIOTIC BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK SONG SHEET

PATRIOTIC BATTLE OF CEDAR CREEK SONG SHEET

The 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek was a brutal but remarkable affair.  US troops were surprised in their camps on October 19th, and were forced to abandon the field.  Remarkably, and with the… (2024-675) Learn More »

NORTHAMPTON [MASS.] COURIER, FEBRUARY 10, 1836

NORTHAMPTON [MASS.] COURIER, FEBRUARY 10, 1836

Vol. VII—Whole Number 320. 4 pp., 20.75 x 15”, five columns. Exhibits slight horizontal fold-mark, and a slight patch of slight water staining at the lower left margin. Else near fine. This… (998-1817) Learn More »

$15.00
Originally $20.00

CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN/PIEDMONT-SARDINIA/LIEGE MUSKETOON

CIVIL WAR IMPORT AUSTRIAN/PIEDMONT-SARDINIA/LIEGE MUSKETOON

This nice looking imported musketoon likely arrived in the U.S. courtesy of American purchasing agents scouring Europe for arms in 1861 and 1862. This is smoothbore, .70 caliber, with an overall… (998-27) Learn More »

$1,200.00
Originally $1,650.00
SOLD

“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY

“HOUSEWIFE” WITH VERBAL ID – LT. WILLIAM GOODALE, 11th NEW YORK CAVALRY

Lieutenant Goodale was 44 years old when he enlisted on January 20th, 1862 at Staten Island. That same day, he was commissioned into Company D of the 11th New York Cavalry.  His service term was… (2024-1281) Learn More »

DECEMBER 1862 LETTER WRITTEN BY COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN TO HIS WIFE FANNY

DECEMBER 1862 LETTER WRITTEN BY COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN TO HIS WIFE FANNY

Here we have a letter written by a man who needs no introduction, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. This four-page letter is written on standard 8.5 inch by 11 inch unlined paper. In period ink,… (557-250B) Learn More »

JULY 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE

JULY 1863 LETTER BY FAMED COL. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN OF THE 20TH MAINE

This letter comes from the hand of famed Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain of the 20th Maine and is written to his wife from his shelter tent in the Shenandoah Valley near Front Royal. Dated July… (557-250) Learn More »

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – DOUBLEDAY STATUE, REYNOLDS AVENUE

TIPTON GETTYSBURG PHOTO – DOUBLEDAY STATUE, REYNOLDS AVENUE

William Henry Tipton (1850–1929) was born in Gettysburg and began apprenticing to photographer brothers Isaac and Charles Tyson at the age of twelve. Although the Tysons closed shop during the… (2024-6718) Learn More »

ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET

ANDREW GREGG TUCKER POST 52 G.A.R. PLINTH, LEWISBURG, PA, HONORING THE 142nd PA OFFICER KILLED AT GETTSYBURG, WITH A BATTLEFIELD PICKUP BAYONET

This “Black Granite” plinth is painted in gold with the name of the G.A.R. post in which it was used, along with the donor’s name, and the date and location where that post’s officer … (2024-1366) Learn More »

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS

CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—MAJOR SAMUEL S.J. MOORE, STONEWALL BRIGADE / WIA AT KERNSTOWN--SECOND MANASSAS--THE WILDERNESS

Dated “Camp near Centerville November 1 1861.” Addressed to wife Ellen Scollay Moore. 3 pp. In ink on unlined paper, 12.75 x 7.75.”  Exhibits fold marks & slight smudging while remaining… (846-566) Learn More »

APPOMATTOX PAROLE - COLONEL JOHN R. TOWERS, CSA, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

APPOMATTOX PAROLE - COLONEL JOHN R. TOWERS, CSA, 8TH GEORGIA INFANTRY

Standard pre-printed form, on lined paper. Dated April 10th, 1865. One page, exhibiting fold marks, and slight chipping along lower margin. Slight soiling of lower left corner. Missing .375”… (846-557) Learn More »

EXCELLENT “HOUSEWIFE” WITH ORIGINAL CONTENTS

EXCELLENT “HOUSEWIFE” WITH ORIGINAL CONTENTS

This period sewing kit comes to us in a very nice condition.  The exterior is finished in a textured black leather with gold silk ribbon borders.  As is typical of age and use, the outer portion… (2024-2101) Learn More »

$225.00
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SCARCE JOSLYN “TRANSITIONAL” MODEL 1862 CARBINE

SCARCE JOSLYN “TRANSITIONAL” MODEL 1862 CARBINE

The Joslyn carbine Model 1862, often referred to as the First Model, was a cavalry weapon that used an innovative pivoting breechblock system invented and patented by Massachusetts gun designer… (490-3802) Learn More »

INDIAN WARS MOUNTED SERVICES GREATCOAT WITH NEW YORK BUTTONS AND MAKER MARKINGS

INDIAN WARS MOUNTED SERVICES GREATCOAT WITH NEW YORK BUTTONS AND MAKER MARKINGS

This unique military overcoat is of the post-Civil War Indian Wars period and features a unique pattern with New York State appointments. The piece seems to be something of a hybrid between the m1858… (490-7149) Learn More »

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S HAVERSACK

CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S HAVERSACK

This Civil War artifact is an original, leather haversack typical of the accoutrements carried by officers, both Confederate and Federal, while they were in the field. A private purchase, this large,… (1268-277) Learn More »

GETTYSBURG MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE SPENCER RIFLE: SECOND DELIVERY “COPELAND” SPENCER, SERIAL #1811 WITH CONFEDERATE “Q” CLEANED AND REPAIRED STAMP

GETTYSBURG MICHIGAN CAVALRY BRIGADE SPENCER RIFLE: SECOND DELIVERY “COPELAND” SPENCER, SERIAL #1811 WITH CONFEDERATE “Q” CLEANED AND REPAIRED STAMP

M1860 Spencer Army Rifles are highly sought after and one falling in the serial number range for issue in Custer’s Michigan Cavalry Brigade before Gettysburg is a holy grail for many. This one has… (172-6073) Learn More »

MODEL 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX FOR MISSISSIPPI RIFLES, “C.S. STORMS”

MODEL 1839 CARTRIDGE BOX FOR MISSISSIPPI RIFLES, “C.S. STORMS”

Here is a good example of a Model 1839 leather cartridge box for the M1841 Mississippi rifle. Constructed from heavy black bridle leather, this box measures 6.5” across, 4” high, and is 1.75”… (1268-159) Learn More »

BOOK – THE BATTLE FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY OF TENNESSEE

BOOK – THE BATTLE FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY OF TENNESSEE

By Howard Madaus & Robert Needham, published by the Milwaukee Public Museum in 1976. Soft cover, perfect bound, 152 pages, 8.5” x 11”. Heavily illustrated with line drawings of which some are… (1266-1055) Learn More »

LARGE CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA

LARGE CIVIL WAR OFFICER’S ARTILLERY HAT INSIGNIA

Crossed cannons made of gold bullion thread with gold sequin accents and an enhanced border of bright bullion on a black felt oval. Overall dimensions of the item are 3.00 x 2.00 inches. Reverse has a… (33-382) Learn More »

$410.00
Originally $550.00

CIRCA 1860 - 1880 BAR / SALOON DECANTER

CIRCA 1860 - 1880 BAR / SALOON DECANTER

Indian War ear patterned bar decanter.  Stands 9 1/2" tall; ten-sided base [decagon] measures 3 1/2" in diameter.  No obvious cracks or chips.  Stopper missing.  Minor wear inside lip where… (14-1437) Learn More »

$56.00
Originally $70.00

REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, JUNE, 1830

REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, JUNE, 1830

West Point, N.Y.: United States Military Academy Printing Office, 1830.  22 pp. Rare. Excellent condition, with a very few minor scattered spots of foxing. There is a very slight crease at the upper… (337-283) Learn More »

$265.00
Originally $350.00


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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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