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UNION SOLDIER LETTER—CAPT. WILLIAM MILLS, FIELD & STAFF, 74TH OHIO INFANTRY
Dated “Camp Tod / Near Nashville May 11, 1862.” Addressed to “Col. Moody” [74th Ohio commanding officer Granville Moody]. 4pp. in ink on unlined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks and an… (1229-05). Learn More »
$75.00
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UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT WILLIAM H. H. MOODY, CO “H”, 74th OHIO INFANTRY
Dated “Camp Chase, Sept 15, 1862.” Addressed to Dear Mother.” 3pp. In ink on unlined paper, 10” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks & 2 minor tears along upper margin. Else VG & entirely… (1229-13). Learn More »
$75.00
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ANTEBELLUM ALS BY VMI PROFFESOR AND CS LT. COL. JAMES WOODS MASSIE – 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY; SERVED WITH STONEWALL JACKSON EARLY IN THE CIVIL WAR
Two page letter (one sheet, front & back) on blue paper, written in ink. Dated Lexington (VA), April 4, 1853. Written by Massie to fellow VMI graduate Gen. Douglas B. Layne. Overall very good… (846-556). Learn More »
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ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER ALS [BENJAMIN F. BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]
Dated “Oct 27, 1862.” One page in ink on line paper, 7.5” x 6. Exhibits fold-marks, torn bottom margin and patches of browning. Else VG and entirely legible. Andrew Jackson Butler, 1815-1864,… (490-6611). Learn More »
COPY OF A CS BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS SIGNED LETTER
Copy of a letter dated Oct. 22, 1864, at Dublin, VA, this is an eight-line letter addressed by Brig. Gen. John Echols to Major I. Stoddard Johnston, Acting Assistant Adjutant General forwarding an… (1266-193). Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER LETTER WITH COVER - PRIVATE OLIVER S. PILLSBURY, 3RD MASSACHUSETTS RIFLES
Dated “Henniker, Jan 14 1863. Post marked “Henniker” w/ 3 cent Washington stamp. Addressed to “Qr M Sergt. Geo. M Wilkins / 16th Regt. N.H. Vols. / Gen. Banks Expedition / New Orleans / LA.”… (490-6574). Learn More »
$75.00
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TWO UNION SOLDIER LETTERS, W/COVERS—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Covers stamped and postmarked, “Old Point Comfort, VA” [April 8, 1865] & “Washington, DC” [May 8, 1865]. Both covers addressed to “S. B. D’Golier.” Letters dated: (1) “Hd Qrs 58th… (1179-1702). Learn More »
$125.00
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BENJAMIN F. BUTLER ALS
Dated “Boston, Jany. 29, 1861.” One page in ink on lined paper, 7.75” x 9.25. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG plus and entirely legible. Ben Butler was one of the more colorful and controversial… (490-6534). Learn More »
FRANCIS H. SMITH, V.M.I. SUPERINTENDENT, WRITES ON VIGNETTE STATIONARY SHOWING INSTITUTE; RECOMMENDATION OF STUDENT FOR U.S. ARMY
If you are a fan of V.M.I., here is a beautiful piece of stationary with a nice ALS by its famous Superintendent Francis H. Smith. During the campaign against Richmond in 1864, Smith’s Corps of… (846-555). Learn More »
$550.00
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UNION SOLDIER FAMILY DEATH NOTICE: PRIVATE GEORGE P. MCQUAID, 25TH ILLINOIS INFANTRY - MORTALLY WOUNDED IN ACTION AT STONES RIVER, TN, 12/31/1863
Dated “General Hospital #20 / Louisville, KY, March 25th, 1863.” Addressed to “John McQuaid.” One page in ink on unlined paper, 9.75” x 7.25. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG & entirely… (1179-1733). Learn More »
$150.00
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CONFEDERATE SOLDIER LETTER—SERGEANT JERE M. CLAPP, “L” CO, 21ST NORTH CAROLINA INFANTRY
Date “Camp Eight from Richmond/ June 19 1864.” Addressed to “Dear Sister”. Two pages (incomplete) in ink on lined paper, 7” x 8.5. Exhibits fold-marks and chipping along left and torn bottom… (1179-1674). Learn More »
$125.00
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THREE ANTEBELLUM LOUISIANA ALS - U.S. SENATORS JOHN SLIDELL & PIERRE SOULE
This item consists of three letters, on two pages—in ink on light blue paper, 8” x 10. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG. One page, dated “Nouvelle Orleans 5 March 1848” features two notes. The… (490-6563). Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER LETTER—1ST LIEUTENANT FRANK W. DAVIS, CO. “E”, 58TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY
Dated “Chaffin’s Farm / Oct. 16, 1862.” Addressed to “Friend Sylvester.” 4 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibit fold-marks, else VG and entirely legible. Frank W. Davis enlisted and… (1179-1706). Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER LETTER - BREVET BRIGADIER GENERAL CLARK SWETT EDWARDS
Written by Edwards while serving as Captain of Co. “I”, 5th Maine Infantry. Dated “Thursday May 8, 1862 ,Brickhill Point near West Point VA.” Four page fragment of a letter detailing 5th… (467-20). Learn More »
UNION SOLDIER LETTER - SERGEANT WILLIAM H. BAKER, 100TH NEW YORK INFANTRY, WITH COVER ADDRESSED TO CAPT. ANDERSON GRIFFIN ERIE CO, NY
Dated “Camp of the 100th Regt. Seven Miles from Richmond, Sunday afternoon, May 26th, 1862.” Addressed to “Capt. Deacon Griffin, Capt. of Griffins Mill Home Guards, Dear Friend.” 4pp. on… (467-21). Learn More »
LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
This is a letter written in ink by an aide or secretary and then signed by Banks. Letter is clean with completely readable handwriting. Framed with cdv engraving of Banks in uniform. Letter is 7.75”… (1179-1391). Learn More »
U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION—“PROTECTION FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SEAMAN.”—PRIVATE SAMUEL L. SHERMAN, 124TH NEW YORK INFANTRY; MORTALLY WOUNDED SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE, VA, 5/12/1864
Dated “Central Agency, 244 F Street / Washington, DC., July 16th 1864.” Pre-printed form. One page. Exhibits slight soiling, else VG & entirely legible. Text: “Sir: The information is… (1179-1729). Learn More »
$100.00
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BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, POST WAR ALS
Dated “Petroleum, West Va. July 28, 1866.” Addressed to: “Dear Sir” {Reverse notation: John S. Godfry]. 3 pp. in ink on lined paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else fine. General Ben… (490-6649). Learn More »
UNION CIVILIAN LETTER, W/COVER—ADDRESSED TO SERGT/GEORGE H. MUZZY, , “f” CO., 26 MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY. (REFERs TO U.S. FREEDMAN’S BUREAU AND SLAVE CHILDREN FROM NEW ORLEANS)
Circa 1862. Two pages in ink on line paper, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold marks, lightly faded. Else VG. A resident of Lowell, MA, 19 year old George H. Muzzy enlisted as a private into Co. “F”, 26th… (490-6582). Learn More »
ALS - MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN F. BUTLER
Dated “Jany 22 1862.” Mounted on beige card, 6” x 9.5. Addressed to “Dear Sir.” One page, in ink on lined paper, 4.5” x 6.5. Text: “My dear Sir….I think possible I may be able to… (490-6595). Learn More »
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Commercial caps were simply those purchased privately rather the issued by the government. They might more or less closely follow contract patterns with the purchaser able to suit his taste and wallet, though an enlisted man, seeking something nicer… (1052-139). Learn More »
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