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1863 CLIPPED SIGNATURE – COL. CHARLES H. TOWN, 1ST MICHIGAN CAVALRY

1863 CLIPPED SIGNATURE – COL. CHARLES H. TOWN, 1ST MICHIGAN CAVALRY

In ink on lined paper measuring approx. 3 ½” x 2 1/8”. “Head Qrs. 2 Brig 3 Div ___ Dec. 16th 1863 Approved & respectfully Forwarded C. H. Town Col. Comdg. Brig.”   Charles H. Town, born… (2024-2361). Learn More »

$65.00
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ALS, MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET, CSA, Addressed To MAJOR GEN. DANIEL HARVEY HILL

ALS, MAJOR GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET, CSA, Addressed To MAJOR GEN. DANIEL HARVEY HILL

Dated “Hd Qrs June 16th 1862.” One page in ink, 5” x 8. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG and entirely legible. This letter from one major general divisional commander to was written between between… (1179-1398). Learn More »

TWO REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY ORDERS: THE JOB IS NOT FINISHED UNTIL THE PAPERWORK IS DONE- EVEN IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

TWO REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY ORDERS: THE JOB IS NOT FINISHED UNTIL THE PAPERWORK IS DONE- EVEN IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Two Revolutionary War pay orders, one entirely by hand and the other a printed document filled out, both signed on the reverse by the recipients and docketed. The first is for 293 pounds four… (1263-32). Learn More »

POST-WAR ALS—BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

POST-WAR ALS—BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

Dated Washington City / March 11, 1867. On Butler’s personal “B” letterhead. Addressed to “Hon. W.D. Northend /Salem, Mass.”. One page in ink, with Butler’s personal “B” letterhead,… (490-6560). Learn More »

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, STATE SEAL OF MASSACHUSETTS AUTOGRAPH

BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, STATE SEAL OF MASSACHUSETTS AUTOGRAPH

This item features a big, bold “Benj F Butler” 2 inch signature under a circular imprint seal of the State of Massachusetts, 2” in diameter, laid in on paper measuring 6.5” x 4. Exhibits… (490-6561). Learn More »

ALS, GENERAL THOMAS J. JACKSON, DIRECTED TO GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON—1862 SHENANDOAH VALLEY CAMPAIGN

ALS, GENERAL THOMAS J. JACKSON, DIRECTED TO GENERAL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON—1862 SHENANDOAH VALLEY CAMPAIGN

Dated “Hd qrs Valley District / April 1 1862.” Mounted (loosely) on felt burgundy mat, within black riker box, w/white foam, 6.25” x 8.25. One page in brown ink, 7” x 4.75. Exhibits light… (1179-1397). Learn More »

$13,500.00
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1862 ALS PROFESSOR HENRY B. SMITH, UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORK

1862 ALS PROFESSOR HENRY B. SMITH, UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORK

1 page letter in ink on blue paper; measures 4 15/16” x 7 7/8”. Dated “Union Theol. Semy. / New York / June 14, 1862”. Fine condition, all text legible. Fold lines; one minor ink smear approx.… (337-304). Learn More »

$75.00
Originally $100.00

1867 SIGNATURE OF HUGH MCCULLOCH - FIRST COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S THIRD SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

1867 SIGNATURE OF HUGH MCCULLOCH - FIRST COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S THIRD SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

Signature in ink, “Hugh M Cullough  / March 1867”, on 3 7/8” x 2 ½” paper; in very good condition, with one small tear at left edge. This paper is mounted on a larger section of paper… (337-307). Learn More »

$56.00
Originally $75.00

1863 ALS PUBLISHER CHARLES O. PERRINE TO CONNECTICUT ADJ. GEN. JOSEPH D. WILLIAMS

1863 ALS PUBLISHER CHARLES O. PERRINE TO CONNECTICUT ADJ. GEN. JOSEPH D. WILLIAMS

1 page letter in ink, measures 8” x 9 ¾”.  Dated Indianapolis, Indiana, May 25, 1863. The Library of Congress records several maps published by Perrine during the Civil War, including… (337-305). Learn More »

$115.00
Originally $150.00

1859 WEST POINT ANNUAL EXAMINATION REPORT FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

1859 WEST POINT ANNUAL EXAMINATION REPORT FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

One page pre-printed for filled out in ink. One blue paper measuring 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Dated “ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, / Washington, June 29, 1859. Document is basically a report card of sorts “At… (337-302). Learn More »

$185.00
Originally $250.00

1857 WEST POINT “EXTRACT FROM THE CLASS CONDUCT REPORTS…” FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

1857 WEST POINT “EXTRACT FROM THE CLASS CONDUCT REPORTS…” FOR STEPHEN C. LYFORD, 1ST US DRAGOONS, 1ST US CAVALRY, 3RD US ARTILLERY; BREVET CAPTAIN , MAJOR & LT. COLONEL

One page pre-printed for filled out in ink. One blue paper measuring 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Dated “ENGINEER DEPARTMENT, / Washington, October 17, 1857. Document is basically a report card of sorts… (337-301). Learn More »

$185.00
Originally $250.00

1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK

1847 CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS TO GEN. ZACHARY TAYLOR AND HIS OFFICERS AND MEN FOR MONTERREY, PERSONALLY DISPATCHED BY PRESIDENT POLK

Zachary Taylor received the formal thanks of Congress three times, along with gold medals, for victories in the Mexican War, the largest number of such resolutions and awards made by Congress to… (766-938). Learn More »

$6,000.00
Originally $8,000.00

ANTEBELLUM ALS BY VMI PROFFESOR AND CS LT. COL. JAMES WOODS MASSIE – 51ST VIRGINIA INFANTRY; SERVED WITH STONEWALL JACKSON EARLY IN THE CIVIL WAR

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 »

ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER ALS [BENJAMIN F. BUTLER’S OLDER BROTHER]

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 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 »

$35.00
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BENJAMIN F. BUTLER ALS

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 »

IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON - SPEECH OF HON. BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 24, 1868; WITH “BENJ F BUTLER” AUTOGRAPH CARD

IMPEACHMENT OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON - SPEECH OF HON. BENJAMIN F. BUTLER, OF MASSACHUSETTS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 24, 1868; WITH “BENJ F BUTLER” AUTOGRAPH CARD

Published by F. & J. Rives & Geo. A. Bailey, 1868.  6 pp., 9.5 x 6.5. Exhibits light chipping at the margins. Else VG [despite the printer’s error of numbering it at 8 pages instead of 6]… (490-6562). Learn More »

THREE ANTEBELLUM LOUISIANA ALS - U.S. SENATORS JOHN SLIDELL & PIERRE SOULE

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 »

LETTER SIGNED BY N.P. BANKS WHILE IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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 »

“STATE OF CONNECTICUT PAY-TABLE OFFICE” VOUCHER—SIGNED BY OLIVER WOLCOTT JR

“STATE OF CONNECTICUT PAY-TABLE OFFICE” VOUCHER—SIGNED BY OLIVER WOLCOTT JR

Dated June 3rd, 1782.  Pre-printed form, 4.75”X 6. Exhibits fold-marks. Else VG. Text: “Pay-Table office, June 3, 1782. Sir, Pay Somers Silertmen Seventy Four Pounds Seventeen Shillings out of… (1179-1734). Learn More »


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5th NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD COMPANY E FLANK MARKER

This very attractive blue silk marker with gold fringe and embroidered unit designation comes with a 1995 letter from flag authority Howard Madaus, a 2004 treatment report by Textile Preservation Associates, the well-known and highly respected… (1179-014). Learn More »

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