War Between the States

Confederate

JACKSON 1891 REBURIAL SITE FLAG
97. [THOMAS J. 'STONEWALL' JACKSON] (1824-1863). Confederate lieutenant general considered by military authorities a skilled tactician and arguably one of the ablest Confederate commanders, mortally wounded by friendly fire at Chancellorsville. Confederate battle flag used during the ceremonies for the revered Southern hero's reburial at Lexington Stonewall Jackson Cemetery in 1891. The monument where his body originally was interred still stands before it was removed to a larger site within the same cemetery beneath the statue by E. Valentine, together with his family. Measuring 25"x351/2", the flag is accompanied by former owner's unsigned handwritten statement: "These flags were ceremonial flags utilized for the 2nd burial of Stonewall Jackson. This was told to me by the gentleman that I got them from. His parents bought them in the early 1900's at auction. If you go to Stonewall Jackson Cemetery in Lexington you will see the original burial site of Stonewall Jackson. There you will find the monument that they dedicated to him when they re-buried his remains. His wife was present in the 'Miley' photograph for this dedication. The year was 1870's something...Lexington recently re-dedicated the monument with a 'cleaning' of the statue. VMI [Virginia Military Inisitute] Museum has seen the flags. They asked if I would donate them. I politely refused." Beneath is typescript stating "Flag used for parade, upon the re-burial of Stonewall Jackson in Lexington, Va., on 21 July 1891...See Mary L. Williamson, The Life of Gen. Thos. J. Jackson (Richmond: 1899)..." Flag evidences some wear and light fading with 14" vertical tear near left edge; several small holes; scattered light staining. Overall, the relatively bright flag is an attractive 19th century Jackson relic. Est: $2500-5000

   98. [THOMAS J. 'STONEWALL' JACKSON] Very nice war-date CDV bust portrait vignette in uniform. Light general toning; else sharp clearly defined image. Lumpkin & Co., Richmond backstamp. Fine. Est: $400-600

   99. JAMES LONGSTREET (1821-1904). Confederate lieutenant general whom Lee called his "old war-horse,"commanding the 1st Corps, Army of Northern Virginia at Chickamauga. He was severely wounded during the Battle of the Wilderness; participated in controversial service at Battle of Gettysburg, and was with Lee at Appomattox. Signed card, 4"x31/2", darkly penned in black ink beneath sentiment, "Yours Truly..." Fine. Tiny stain at bottom edge; unevenly tipped to same size card; else Fine. Est: $300-500


GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD PROPOSALS
100. [JAMES LONGSTREET] ALS, 21/2pp, 81/2"x103/4", Gettysburg, Jan 11, 1899. [Major] WILLIAM M. ROBBINS (1828-1905), the Confederate member of the Gettysburg Battlefield Commission who served with the 4th Alabama, writes at length to Longstreet with regard to naming the Confederate avenues along their lines during the famous battle. Excellent content. In part: "...My Honored Commander: Your valued favor of 7th inst. has been duly received. I write now merely to say, in response to one of your suggestions, that as the avenues on the Confederate side are not yet finished - not even one of them being fully completed its entire length - the question of naming them has not yet been authoritatively settled, & so the general designation of 'Confederate Avenue' has been used in reference to the parts that have been constructed. I have always been in the habit myself of speaking of the one which has been built from the Fairfield (or Wheatfield) Road southward along our Corps line & curving eastward to and up the west slope of Big Round Top to the base of Little Round Top (over two miles long) as 'Longstreet Avenue' & I guess this will be the official name fixed by our Commission...That portion of it which will run along the line of Barksdale & Wofford (McLaws's left) remains yet unconstructed, but will be built this coming spring, I think..." Robbins mentions that a tract of land is currently being litigated by the government which wants to condemn it for use as part of the battlefield park "and other land along the Confed. line of Hill's Corps, up to the Lutheran Seminary... embracing Spangler's Woods from the eastern border of which Pickett's Division started on its charge...& construct our avenue also along the whole front of Hill's Corps - Ewell's line, on the left, lies on ground yet owned by private parties & must be acquired by Govt. before we can mark his positions. The custom on the Union side has been to name avenues of the Corps commanders whose Corps lay along the respective lines followed by the several avenues - and I see no reason why this same idea should not be followed in naming avenues along the Confederate lines..." Darkly penned and signed. Light general toning; 1/3 of bottom margin on last leaf trimmed; small edge tear with no paper loss; minor small ink bleed; else near Fine. Est: $1500-2500


CONFEDERACY BROADENS CONSCRIPTION ACT OF 1863
101. [CONFEDERATE CONSCRIPTION ACT] CSA draft act. Manuscript DS, 2pp with integral leaf, 111/2"x163/4", Richmond, May 1863. Important Act of the Confederate Congress ordering that United States citizens in lands within the limits of the Confederacy are liable for draft and service in the Confederate Army. Signed by Confederate Vice President ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS and Speaker of the House of Representatives THOMAS S. BOCOCK, this war-date document states in small part: "Enrolled, An Act to provide for placing in the military service of the Confederate States, citizens of the United States, residing or sojourning within the limits of the Confederate States...The Congress of the Confederate States of America do enact as follows: All white male persons, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years, claiming to be citizens of any of the States, or territories of the United States, residing or sojourning within the limits of the Confederate States, and who would, if citizens of the Confederate States, be subject to military duty under the laws now in force, or which may be hereafter enacted, shall, if within the Confederate States, upon or after the first day of July, A.D., one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, be held subject to military duty in the same manner as if such persons were citizens of any of the States composing the Confederate States...It shall be the duty of the President, within ten days after the passage and approval of this act to issue his proclamation, giving notice of the provision herein contained...[and] it shall be the duty of the proper officers to enforce said provision..." Signed by Bocock and Stephens at conclusion. Another signature was present but has been almost obliterated, most probably that of Jefferson Davis as required by the Act. Bocock's signature is faint but legible; Stephens', as president of the Senate, uneven. Docketed on verso with summary of the Act and signed as having been twice read before the House of Representatives by Congressional Clerk A. R. LAMAR; and Senate Clerk JAMES H. NASH; and lastly Lamar signs a second time, May 1, 1863, certifying the bill had originated in the House of Representatives. The document evidences large dampstains to left margin and right portion, though text remains legible; a partial fold tear with negligible paper loss extending from right edge; and at left margin of same fold with small paper loss affecting only two or three words of text. According to historian John M. Coski of the Museum of the Confederacy, this Act is likely H.R. 64 stating in the Journal of the Confederate Congress, it was signed, enrolled and presented to President Davis for approval. Because the third signature has been intentionally erased for the most part with a few letters partially visible, Coski speculates that this document may have been misplaced or diverted, or more likely Davis ultimately changed his mind and refused to approve it. However, although Davis' papers note that he vetoed a bill on May 1, 1863, this is apparently not that bill - and making it all the more intriguing. It is possible to speculate that since two months later, Lee and his armies were well into Pennsylvania and this law would have allowed him, and for that matter any Confederate general taking Union territory, to forcefully seize American citizens for service in the Confederate Army. Surely a mystery for the intrepid researcher! Est: $2500-4000

   102. ANTIETAM BATTLEFIELD MAP Excellent color reproduction of the detailed map prepared by Lieut. William H. Willcox, topographical officer on Brigadier General Doubleday's staff, Sep 17, 1862, depicting Union and Confederate forces. With inset of the environs of Sharpsburg. Published/Lithographed by P.S. Duval & Sons, Philadelphia, Third Edition, 151/2"x173/4". There had originally been handwritten across map label: "Obtained from Washington & presented to Gen. R. E. Lee by J.E.B. Stuart." Handsomely matted and contained under plexiglass within embossed beaded wood frame. Overall 231/4"x251/2". Very nice. Est: $80-160

   103. JAMES J. ARCHER (1817-1864). Confederate brigadier general distinguished in every battle in which the Army of Northern Virginia participated from Seven Days until Gettysburg where he was captured. A prisoner for more than a year, his health deteriorated on Johnson's Island. After exchange, he briefly commanded before his death shortly thereafter. Rare prewar DS "J. J. Archer" as Captain of the 9th Infantry Commanding 1p, 153/4"x93/4", "Camp on Colville River," Washington Territory, Oct 1859. On blue paper, an Abstract of Provisions provided to "citizens" employed in the field, including meats, potatoes, flour, etc. Boldly signed. Minor stain at bottom blank edge; else Fine. Est: $550-850

   104. ALPHEUS BAKER (1828-1891). Confederate brigadier general captured while colonel in 54th AL Infantry at the Battle of Island No. 10; served in Vicksburg; wounded at Baker's Creek. He captured 204 Union troops at Bentonville. Darkly penned signature, 21/2"x3/4", matted beneath colorized 4"x5" image in uniform to overall 8"x10". Fine. Est: $80-160

   105. PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818-1893). Confederate general who directed the first action of the Civil War, the bombardment of Ft. Sumter; second in command at First Bull Run and at Shiloh, assuming command when Johnston was killed. ALS "G. T. Beauregard," 2pp on 1st & 3rd leaves, 5"x8", New Orleans, Dec 4, 1866. On lightly lined stationery to Mrs. Charles O'Conor at Fort Washington in NY regarding a promised photograph. In part, "I beg to thank you for your favor...enclosing your photograph & that of Mr. O'Conor. I began to feel you had forgotten your promise. I do not now remember whether the photo I had the honor of sending you was taken in Paris or New York. As the latter was not very good, I send you one of the former just received from Paris [not present]. They are said to be very good. Should I visit New York next summer, it will afford me much pleasure to call upon you..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine example. Charles O'Conor (1804-1884) was a noted trial attorney, a Democrat who was against the war and sympathetic to the Confederate cause. He offered to sign his name to Jefferson Davis' bail bond and offered his services without compensation to the former Confederate President. Est: $400-700

   106. BELLE BOYD (1843-1900). Notorious Confederate spy who was twice arrested and released by Federal troops. After the second time she sailed to England allegedly carrying letters from Jefferson Davis to Confederate agents in Europe. Large signature and sentiment in three lines darkly penned by the famed spy on page removed from book: "Yours truly Belle Boyd Va." Ink bleed of two letters; else VG. Overall 51/2"x81/2". Rare in any form. Est: $2500-3500

   107. WILLIAM C. P. BRECKINRIDGE (1807-1904). Colonel commanding 9th KY Cavalry designated as bodyguard for President Jefferson Davis and the members of his cabinet at the close of the Civil War; US Congressman (1885-95). ALS, 1p, 51/4"x83/4", Washington DC, Aug 10, 1893. On US House of Representatives letterhead to a friend, Mrs. Millwood. Flowery social content, offering his thanks for her congratulations from himself and his new wife. Darkly penned and signed. On Apr 29, Breckinridge secretly married Louise R. S. Wing, igniting a scandal that led to his election defeat the following year and the end of his political career. His first wife had died nine months before, and a former mistress filed suit for breach of promise claiming that Breckinridge had promised to marry her. Est: $250-500

   108. ABRAHAM BUFORD (1820-1884). Confederate brigadier general who served in the Mexican War; commanded the Kentucky infantry and cavalry regiments; fought in the siege of Vicksburg; was with Forrest's Cavalry Corps until the end of the war. Postwar he was renowned for breeding thoroughbred horses and also served in the Kentucky legislature. Darkly penned signature "A. Buford" in black ink, 21/4"x1". Fine. Nicely matted with 4"x5" quarter-length image in uniform to overall 8"x10". Rare autograph. Est: $150-300

   109. [CAVALRY SABRE] Simple and unadorned, the Model 1853 English cavalry sabre was imported for use by the Confederate Army. The blade is 341/2" in length with stamped "G" on obverse near top of blade beside 24" fuller, 40" overall. Believed to be manufactured by Issac and Co., only the "IS" is visible, the spine being too pitted for rest of markings to be clearly observed. Cast hilt with basket guard incorporates three open bars. The iron grip is covered on each side with riveted leather. Small portion of leather near pommel lacking on one side. Fair condition. Est: $600-900


"FLAG OF TRUCE" LETTER
110. [CIVILIAN FLAG OF TRUCE LETTER] War-date letter sent through enemy lines penned "For Flag of Truce" at top margin on transmittal envelope. The majority of such letters usually wound up in the dead letter office. ALS, 1p, 51/2"x9", Nashville, TN, Sep 22, 1864. John Reid writes to George T. Purvis in McMinnville, Warren County, TN. In part, "...I received a day or two since, by flag of truce, a letter from your son George, dated Sept. 10th 1864 and written at Griffin Georgia. He said in the letter, that he had written to you also by flag of truce, but fearing it would not reach you he requested me to write or send you word, that he & Oscar were in good health & there at Griffin Georgia..." Fine. Cover is postmarked Feb. Old Point Comfort, PA. Evidences general wear and toning with several small holes of small affect to address and Truce annotation. Est: $150-300

   111. HOWELL COBB (1815-1868). Confederate major general who led one of the largest brigades in CSA service at Antietam and in Georgia, receiving the surrender of General Stoneman; signed the Confederate Constitution and was Jefferson's Davis' chief rival for the presidency. Cobb was Secretary of the Treasury under Buchanan and a governor of Georgia. Free franked postal cover signed twice as congressman, just prior to being appointed Secretary of the Treasury by Buchanan. Postmarked at Washington, Aug 3, 1856. Darkly signed at top right margin, his last name across postmark. Address in his holograph to "Miss Mary Ann Cobb / Care of Mrs. Howell Cobb / Athens Ga." Light uneven toning;bit of soiling on verso; else VG. Est: $100-250

   112. [CONFEDERATE BANK RECEIPT] Partly printed receipt on blue paper from the Bank of Rockbridge, Lexington, VA, 31/2"x2", advising Mr. W. W. Davis that his note for $190.00 will be due on Jun 11/14, 1862. Unsigned. Light stains at right portion and top edge of minor affect; else bright and darkly engrossed. VG. Est: $80-160

   113. [CONFEDERATE BONDS] Three unengrossed 6% nontaxable CSA bonds for $1000 each, by act of Feb 1864, payable two years after ratification of a Treaty of Peace, 11"x71/2". Engraved by Geo. Dunn & Co., Richmond, and features a rural scene with man at turnstile. Two evidence irregular blank left edges with some paper loss of no affect; two minor folds; else clean and near Fine. Est: $200-400

   114. [CONFEDERATE CABINET SECRETARIES] Two members of Jefferson Davis' cabinet. Secretary of the Navy STEPHEN RUSSELL MALLORY (1813-1873) charged with building a navy where none existed. ALS "S. R. Mallory," 1p, 4"x6", Mar 8 [n.y.]. To Mrs. J. R.Thompson transmitting a gift with the gracious courtliness of a Southern gentleman: "If you will permit me to manifest my respect and admiration personally, & my appreciation of all that is lovable in woman abstractedly, by accepting this beautiful fruit which has just come to me from Cuba, you will beyond anything which has blessed him for a long time, make happy & self complacent, Yours truly & Respy..." Small abrasion in lower text with surrounding glue stain; light general toning; mounting stains on verso; else Good. Plus a signed card by Secretary of Treasury GEORGE A. TRENHOLM (1806-1876), a blockade runner whose credit abroad was integral to the building of the Confederate Navy. Darkly inscribed and signed, "For Miss Storm Very Respy, G. A. Trenholm." Mounted. Glue stain lightly overlays inscribed name; horizontal fold. Est: $100-250

   115. [CONFEDERATE DOCUMENT COLLECTION] Diverse assortment of three war-date Confederate documents. Included is a $1000 CSA bond at 8% by act of Feb 20, 1863 at Richmond Mar 2, 1863. Eight signed coupons attached. Engraved by "Evans & Cogswell Columbia S.C."; "G. Wojciechowski Lith." at lower right corner inside frame. Vignettes of Jefferson Davis and a view of Richmond present. Folds; light general toning; scattered light foxing. Plus a notarized true transcript of State of Alabama trial, Monroe County 11pp, 8"x123/4", Mar 14, 1862. Adjudication of a complicated case regarding an estate indebtedness, with a consideration of "banishment." Bound with pink ribbon. General light dusting. Plus a Uniontown, AL petition, 8"x4", ca. 1864, inviting officers and gentlemen "with this Hospital division" to contribute donations for the necessities of a soldier's family left destitute after a fire destroyed their home. Light general toning; text a little light; bottom edge nicks. Overall VG. Est: $100-250

   116. [CONFEDERATE GENERALS] Exceptional early war-date document signed by three scarce Confederate generals serving in Western Virginia. DS, 1p, 71/2"x61/4", Sep 1861. Text is penned in the rare distinctive hand of General JAMES DESHLER (1833-1863), then brigade adjutant, later killed in action at Chickamauga. Headed "Charge and Specification against Pvt. Cyrus Champ of Co., 31st Va. Vol. C.S.A." for "Violation of the 20th Article of War...having been regularly mustered into the Service of the C.S.A. did desert the service of the same at or near Petersburg, Pendleton County Va. on or about the 17th of July 1861 and did remain absent until arrested..." Signed by WILLIAM L. ('MUDWALL') JACKSON (1925-1890) as "Wm. L. Jackson, Lt. Col. Comd." At this time Jackson was in command of the 31st VA . AES on verso is penned by EDWARD JOHNSON (1816-1873): "Camp Bartow, Sept. 30, 1861. Referred to Genl. Comdg. E. Johnson, Col. Comg. Brig." Two tiny fold separations repaired with clear tape on verso; tiny top edge tear with no paper loss; negligible paper loss at two corner tips; else Fine. Est: $2000-3000

   117. [CONFEDERATE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TICKET] Mississippi CSA presidential election ballot, 31/4"x5", for Jefferson Davis of Mississippi and Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia lists 16 electors from the various districts and two at-large. On verso is the penned signature of the voter who cast the ballot. Light horizontal folds; light general toning, slightly darker at folds; three slightly irregular edges; imprint remnant at bottom edge; else in very good condition. Est: $300-500

   118. [CONFEDERATE VETERANS] A postwar manuscript document of the "Constitution" for the formation of a fraternal society "to be known as the Walnut Grove Confederate Veterans Association." Ms, 51/2pp, 8"x121/4", n.d. On lined paper, a neatly penned working document stating the objectives and organizational form of the society for all Confederate veterans honorably discharged from service. The objectives set forth: "...the Conservation of Confederate memories the formation of fellowship and the Cultivation of friendship between the veterans of the late Confederate War the Exabition of loyal respect to the recolection and Impulses of a Confederate past the Encouragement and practice of manly virtues the Extension of reasonable aid and simpathy to fellow members in time of sickness and distress and in case of deth the rendition of suitable funeral honors..." The titles of the officers, their duties, and the order of business are noted, as well as fraternal obligations to members who become ill and to their families at their death, especially if there is pecuniary distress. On verso is penciled a list of six members of the Committee on Program. An interesting research document. Light general toning; light staining at top edges; else in very good condition. Est: $250-350

   119. JOHN ECHOLS (1823-1896) CSA Brigadier General commanding the 27th Virginia Infantry; severely wounded at Kernstown during the Valley Campaign of 1862; fought with Breckinridge at New Market. This huge fellow became a very important Virginia businessman. Signed album leaf in dark pencil, 33/4"x21/2", adding beneath "Staunton Va." Light general toning; occasional minor foxing; else near Fine. Nicely double matted beneath an uncommon war-date CDV bust portrait vignette in uniform. Mount trimmed; else a very nice clear image within plastic corner mounts. Presented under glass within attractive gilt frame. Overall 83/4"x14". Est: $200-400

   120. WADE HAMPTON (1818-1902). Confederate lieutenant general wounded at Fair Oaks and three times at Gettysburg, he commanded a cavalry brigade under J.E.B. Stuart, becoming the commander on Stuart's death at Yellow Tavern. Reputed to be the largest landowner in the South in 1861, he raised and equipped in part Hampton's South Carolina Legion. Postwar governor and senator from SC. Darkly penned signature on paper slip, 4"x2", adding "May 4th 1893." Minor stain at top margin; else Fine. Attractively double-matted beneath CDV half-length portrait vignette in uniform. Clear image is lightly toned. Presented under glass within attractive gilt frame. Overall 91/4"x121/2". Est: $300-500

   121. HARRY THOMPSON HAYS (1820-1876). Confederate major general commanding the famed brigade, the "Louisiana Tigers" at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg where they ascended Culp's Hill before being driven back for lack of support. He was severely wounded at Port Republic and Spotsylvania. ALS, 1p, 51/2"x9", New Orleans, Feb 16, 1867. Hays transmits his and General Beauregard's autographs to a collector. He adds that others requested including Generals Bragg, Forrest and Pemberton could not be obtained "as those gentlemen are not in this City..." Darkly penned and signed. General light toning; small paper loss at bottom corners from mounting removal; tiny nick at top edge; else VG. Double matted beside ornate oval CDV bust portrait vignette in uniform, mount trimmed; light general toning; else nice clean image. Presented under glass within "burled" wood frame. Est: $400-750

   122. [AMBROSE POWELL HILL] (1825-1865). Confederate lieutenant general killed at Petersburg by a straggler after Grant's last charge. One of the most efficient Confederate officers, A. P. Hill fought with distinction at Mechanicsville, Cedar Mountain and Antietam. War-date CDV quarter-length portrait vignette. Lightly faded; lightly mottled; else VG. E.&H.T. Anthony backstamp. Est: $100-250

   123. JOHN BELL HOOD (1831-1879). Confederate lieutenant general commanding the largest division under Longstreet at Gettysburg. He lost a leg at Chickamauga and succeeded Johnston in command of the Army but lost Atlanta. Prewar closely-cut signature and text from muster roll, 41/4"x1". On blue paper signed as "John B. Hood / Bvt. 2d Lt.... / Post Adjt." in three lines beside annotation in his holograph: "Sergt. Fitzpatric & Private / Keenan absent with leave / Priv' Haly sick." Light toning at right edge; else VG. Accompanied by reproduced portrait in uniform. Est: $300-500

   124. [JOHN BELL HOOD] War-date CDV quarter-length vignette portrait in uniform. Moderate general toning; minor soiling; else VG. E.&.H.T. Anthony backstamp. Est: $200-400

   125. [JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON] (1807-1891). Confederate general considered a defensive genius, remembered for his stubborn defense of Atlanta. He was one of the hero's at First Bull Run and was the first to utilize trains for the transport of troops. Very nice early CDV bust portrait vignette in uniform. Identified on verso; last name misspelled. Mount trimmed; else VG. Est: $100-200

   126. [WILLIAM HENRY FITZHUGH LEE] (1837-1891). Confederate major general of cavalry and second son of Robert E. Lee, called "Roony" to distinguish him from his cousin, General Fitzhugh Lee. He commanded the 9th Virginia Cavalry, serving with J.E.B. Stuart and was severely wounded in the leg at Brandy Station. While recuperating from his wound, Lee was captured and imprisoned. Though he was not exchanged until March of 1864, he nevertheless was distinguished in the closing operations of the cavalry and was second in command at Appomattox. CDV quarter-length portrait vignette in uniform. Light score extending from top edge barely touching top of image; slit at bottom mount of no affect. E.&.H.T. Anthony backstamp. Est: $100-250

   127. [ROBERT E. LEE] (1807-1870). Revered commander in chief of the Confederate Armies. Very Fine facsimile of his historic General Order No. 9, 1p on blue lined paper, 8"x123/4", "Head Quarters Army of No: Virginia," Apr 10, 1865. Lee states that after four years of battle he is compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources. He also states the terms of the agreement under which his officers and men can return home. He concludes by thanking them for their devotion and bids them farewell. Lakeside Press imprint on verso. Est: $100-200

   128. [ROBERT E. & G.W. CUSTIS LEE & TAYLOR] CDV standing CDV portrait of General Robert E. Lee, seated between his son Major General George Washington Custis Lee and aide Colonel Walter Taylor in Richmond, 1865, having returned from Appomattox to his Franklin Street residence. Very nice original albumen portrait later remounted. Contained within Lucite display. Est: $400-600

   129. [MONTGOMERY COUNTY VIRGINIA BOND] Rare $1000 County coupon bond, overall 83/4"x91/2", at 6% payable to bearer at the office of the Bank of the Valley at Christiansburg by "an order of Court made at the December term 1863..." Signed by Presiding Justice DAVID G. DOUTHAT and witnessed by clerk. Engraved on thin paper by Geo. Dunn & Co., Richmond. Four signed coupons attached. Darkly engrossed and signed. Moderate general toning, occasionally darker; else VG. Est: $200-400

   130. [JOHN HUNT MORGAN] (1825-1864). Legendary Confederate brigadier general commanding three cavalry units known as Morgan's Squadron operating in Tennessee and Kentucky. Captured in 1863, he escaped and joined the Confederates once again in Georgia. Morgan continued his daring exploits until he was killed in Sep 1864 in Greenville, TN. Very nice CDV quarter-length portrait vignette in uniform. Light general toning; else near Fine. No backstamp. Est: $200-400

   131. MATHEW W. RANSOM (1826-1904). Hardfighting Confederate brigadier general wounded three times who fought in the Seven Days, Sharpsburg and Petersburg. ALS "M. W. Ransom," 3pp with integral leaf, 5"x8", Washington, DC, Oct 22, 1877. On his United States Senate Chamber letterhead to his wife in part: "...I pray it will please you to know that I am fixing to bring you here with me. All the arrangements will soon be made & then I hope I shall like Washington better. It is a dull monotonous session so far. I am right well - tho have headache as always in Washington..." He continues regarding family and friends. Darkly penned and signed. Some dampstaining of no affect to legibility; last page evidences light/moderate toning with some foxing and soiling; else in good condition. Est: $80-160

   132. JAMES A. SEDDON (1815-1880). Confederate secretary of war from 1862 until near war's end; prewar US Representative from Virginia. ALS, 3pp, 5"x8", Wilton [LA], Feb 21, 1869. Responding to a letter he writes from his sugar cane plantation in E. St. James Parish. In very small part, "I have yours of the 13th Inst. and find it strengthens the old approved adage that 'the man, who is his own lawyer is likely to have a fool for his client.' My suggestions might have frustrated my own desires, and the counsels of Mr. Old and yourself are...gratefully accepted. Take the line of action you advise...I hope with decent luck in planting here, we shall be prepared to meet any adverse decision, not wholly iniquitous...The season has been and is excessively wet..." He continues regarding his plans and hopes to have some product to sell. He also extends condolences "on the death of your sweet little daughter. I have felt and understand the anguish of a parent in the bereavement of a dear child..." Seddon concludes with more words of comfort and sympathy for the grieving parent. Darkly penned and signed. Thin strip of tape at bottom edge overlays name of correspondent; mounting strip along left edge on verso; else VG. Est: $250-450

   133. [E. KIRBY SMITH] (1824-1893). Confederate lieutenant general who led at First Manassas where he was severely wounded; fought under Bragg at Perryville and later commanded forces in the Trans-Mississippi, crushing Banks in the Red River Campaign. Appointed general in the provisional army in February 1864, Kirby did not surrender his army until May 26, 1865. CDV half-length portrait vignette in uniform. Occasional minor toning; bottom mount bumped; else a nice image. E.&.H.T. Anthony backstamp. Est: $100-200

   134. SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS Convention badge and ribbons for the 91st General Convention of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and 49th M.O.S.B. [Military Order of Stars and Bars] held Aug 6-10 1986 in Nashville, TN. Includes brass badge featuring relief portrait of Nathan Bedford Forrest suspended beneath "Nashville" crossbar with crossed red, blue and white enameled Confederate National and Battle flags. A red silk Delegate's ribbon with gilt lettering, 8"x2", and a similar white ribbon with "Tennessee" in green lettering and pink Iris is accompanied by the owner's name badge from General Headquarters #584. All are in excellent condition. Mounted within double mat and contained under glass within wood frame. Overall 15"x141/4". Attractive display. Est: $150-300

   135. [J. E. B. STUART] (1833-1864). Flamboyant and daring Confederate cavalry officer whom Robert E. Lee called "the eyes of the army." He was killed at the Battle of Yellow Tavern near Richmond. Nice war-date CDV half-length portrait vignette in uniform with sword. Light scattered toning; else a clear sharply defined image. E.&H.T. Anthony backstamp. Est: $400-600

   136. RICHARD TAYLOR (1826-1879). Confederate lieutenant general, the son of Zachary Taylor who fought at his father's side in Mexico. He served under Jackson in the Shenandoah and Peninsula campaigns and in the Seven Days Battles. After Appomattox, Taylor refused to surrender until May 8, 1865. Partly printed DS "R. Taylor," a promissory note drawn on the Parish of St. Charles, Dec 27, 1855. In payment to "Emile Tartet...the sum of Three Hundred fifty three dollars..." at 8%. Boldly signed. Cancellation by Tartet penned vertically across left portion of text. Light general toning; light wear at left edge with negligible paper loss; two small ears with no paper loss; partial paper clip stain at left margin; else in very good condition with dark text. Double matted beneath very nice rare stereograph profile portrait vignette in civilian attire attributed to American & Foreign Portrait Gallery. Attractively presented under glass within "burled" frame. Overall 12"x14". Est: $550-950

   137. [VIRGINIA CONFEDERATE BOND] Uncommon $500 County bond. Partly printed DS, 1p on blue paper, 81/4"x61/2", Charlotte County, VA. A 6% bond payable to "The Merchants Insurance Company of Richmond" by act of October 31, 1863 "entitled 'an act for the relief of the indigent soldiers and sailors of the State of Virginia, who have been or may be disabled in the military service, and the widows and minor children of soldiers and sailors'..." Signed by appropriate officials beside Charlotte County seal at conclusion. Handwritten portions light; some toning; else VG. Bond transfer on verso with Feb 1867 Revenue stamp. Est: $200-400

   138. JOSEPH WHEELER (1836-1906). Confederate major general. "Fighting Joe" was a brilliant cavalry officer who raided Rosecrans at Chattanooga and harassed Sherman's Georgia campaign all the way to Raleigh. Partly printed DS, a bank check drawn on the Mechanics' National Bank, New York, Sep 27, 1901. Made payable to his daughter "Julia K. Wheeler," who has endorsed on verso, for $100. Darkly signed and completed in his holograph. Two cut cancellations, one with negligible paper loss away from signature; light toning along left edge; else VG. Mounted beneath printed portrait with facsimile signature. Est: $100-250

   139. JOHN H. WINDER (1800-1865). Confederate brigadier general who commanded the notorious Andersonville prison, along with other facilities at Libby Prison and Belle Isle. Vilified in an impossible position, he escaped probable execution dying just before war's end. War-date ADS, 1p, 73/4"x3", [Richmond], Mar 29, 1862. On blue lightly lined paper in full: "Please have a passport for Capt. R. S. Cox Qr. Master Dept. to Hanover County for 60 days. Jno. H. Winder, Br. Gen." Darkly penned and signed. Small notch at top right corner of no affect; else clean and Fine. Est: $200-300

Union

MEADE SENDS BATTLEFIELD ORDERS AT COLD HARBOR
140. GEORGE G. MEADE (1815-1872). Union major general leading the costly victory at Gettysburg as commander of the Army of the Potomac, a position he held throughout the rest of the war. Important war-date ADS twice as "Geo. G. Meade" and initialed "GGM," 2pp, 5"x8", "8:15" Jun 4, 1864. On Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac letterhead in bold pencil. Meade writes battlefield orders to Major General [Horatio] Wright during the Battle of Cold Harbor. In full: "Your dispatch reporting you are in advance of the 18th Corps has been sent to Gen. [William 'Baldy'] Smith who is under the impression he is in advance of you. Smith and [Major General Winfield] Hancock are both ordered to push forward - There is not the slightest idea that the 6th Corps is not doing what it always has done orderly and well. It is a question of judgment as to the timing of assaults which between the three corps may involve delay and failure - Geo. G. Meade Maj. Genl." He adds beneath: "Push on & when you think it time to stop report - GGM." Folds; light occasional soiling, especially to fold on verso; else near Fine. This order was written on the morning after the second assault ordered by General Grant with the intent of a decisive blow against Lee's entrenched forces. Instead it resulted in the decimation of Union troops by the Confederates, exacting the most horrific carnage of the Civil War with 7,000 Union casualties in the space of a half hour and adding to the already costly assaults on the two previous days. Still Grant had not called for a truce to remove the dead and dying, an admission of defeat. Meade's letter to General Wright was fruitless in an impossible situation, though he inexplicably would write his wife expressing his pride that it was he who ordered the attack, seemingly unaware of his own lax supervision of his corps commanders. Though skirmishing would continue, the battle was essentially over. Grant would not move until Jun 12 after diversionary tactics covering his movement south to Petersburg. Though Grant later wrote that he deeply regretted the last assault at Cold Harbor, it did mark the final victory for Lee's dwindling army. Est: $6000-9000

   141. GEORGE G. MEADE ALS "Geo. G. Meade," 2pp, 1st & 3rd leaves, 5"x8", Philadelphia, Oct 15, 1866. On Head-Quarters, Department of the East letterhead to George H. Baker of the Union League recommending one Peter Baldwin for a situation at the Club. Mentioning that he had known him for many years and a advising a couple of Baldwin's previous positions, he continues: "...During the war he was in the field with Genl. H. [?]...I have always considered Peter an excellent domestic of integrity and good character...and I take pleasure in recommending him to you & my many other friends of the Club..." Darkly penned and signed, adding rank as "Maj. Genl. Com." File punch holes at top edge; else near Fine. Est: $300-500


CUSTER ENDORSEMENT AS MAJOR GENERAL
142. GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (1839-1876). Union brigadier general at age 23, he fought in nearly every battle of the Army of the Potomac, including Gettysburg, later to be killed and his troops annihilated by Sioux and Cheyenne warriors led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse at the Little Bighorn. War-date endorsement removed from larger document, 3"x21/4". In full: "Headquarters 3d Cav Div, November 25th 1864. Respectfully forwarded approved and recommended." Darkly signed "G.A. Custer" as "Bvt Mag. Genl. Comg," the text and rank penned in another hand. Minor show-through of text on verso; else a clean Fine example. A month earlier on Oct 19, Custer had led a division of cavalry at the Battle of Cedar Creek in Middletown, VA, one of the last and most decisive actions during the Valley Campaign. The Union victory effectively ended Confederate threats on Washington and was believed to have been a major factor in the reelection of Abraham Lincoln. On October 23 the flamboyant Custer had presented to the Secretary of War the Battle Flags captured in that battle. Knowing how to make an entrance, he arrived in Washington with ten of the flags displayed from the railroad engine as it pulled in. During these ceremonies it was announced he had been appointed major general. A very desirable autograph at his zenith in the Civil War. PSA/DNA LOA. Est: $3500-5500


MAJOR GENERAL WALLACE THOUGHTS ON THE WAR IN 1863
143. LEW WALLACE (1827-1905). Union major general who defended Baltimore and Washington from Confederate forces under Jubal Early at the Battle of Monocacy; author of Ben Hur; governor of New Mexico. Important war-date ALS, 4pp with integral leaf, 73/4"x10", Louisville, KY, Jan 23, 1863. On lightly lined paper to noted historian J. B. Lossing with remarkable content regarding his own involvement in the Civil War, his counterpart Confederate General Kirby Smith, the ongoing investigation of General Don Carlos Buell, the Emancipation Proclamation and more. In part: "...You know I left you to rejoin my command at Memphis. On reaching Indianapolis, however, nothing would do Gov. Morton but that I should stop and stump certain Districts of the State in favor of enlistments...Despite a persevering application through my friends, as well as in person, the gates of the field have been closed against me. It is true I broke through twice by volunteering: Once in command of a regiment and again to defend Cincinnati against Kirby Smith. To be more particular the duties I performed may be summed up-I organized the army that [William 'Bull'] Nelson so carelessly suffered to be annihilated at Richmond, Ky, then organized an army of near seventy thousand men at Covington and Newport, and completed the works at those places, by which Cincinnati was saved from sack; then went to Columbus, and restored order among the paroled prisoners at Camp Chase: was then ordered to report to Gen. Grant for duty, and while en route to Corinth, at Cairo received an order to return to Cincinnati, where I was appointed President of the Commission charged with investigating Gen. Buel[l]'s operations in Kentucky and Tennessee: a duty still in progress, as interminable, too, as it is distasteful. As to this latter, however, you may console yourself-in the volume we are slowly compiling, likely to be as large as the celebrated Report of the Kansas Investigation, you will find voluminous matter from which to write a true history of Gen. Buel[l]'s conduct, management, successes, and failures, as General Commanding the Department and Army of the Ohio. At this time I am not at liberty to give my opinions on the subject: but will do so at the conclusion of the testimony. When you come, in writing your book, to this chapter, you will be greatly interested, I am satisfied, in our report, and in its accompanying maps, telegrams, orders, correspondence, etc.... In time of peace or inactivity nothing would be more instructive than this investigation: usually whatever is instructive is pleasant; but as the armies are everywhere in movement, as battles are every day occurrences, as we cannot help continually feeling that the crisis of the great struggle is now upon us, requiring the help of every soldier and general in the field, as you can well imagine, being in good health and at all times rather boastful of my power of endurance, this clerical chamber business chafes me; at the same time I cannot see anything in it to justify the exclusive occupation of three Major Generals and two Brig. Generals...But changing the subject - Is your faith in the result of the war strong as ever? Isn't it shaken some by recent transactions? By the elections? the threatening attitude of certain politicians? the growing discontent in some of the States? the emptiness of the treasury? the prospective ruin of the national credit? the speedy conclusion of the term of service of a large portion of our army? the difficulty of supplying the deficiency? the hostility manifested against the Emancipation Proclamation? the many defeats? Do not these things move your faith nothing?..." Wallace closes with remembrances to Mrs. Lossing, adding this his wife Sue is with him. "...I need hardly say that our visit to Po'Keepsie is very frequently a subject of conversation with us, and always a pleasant one..." Darkly penned and signed in his neat easily legible holograph. Normal mailing folds, one of which transverses Wallace's first initial; else Fine. Wallace is actually writing to noted author, editor, and Civil War historian Benson J. Lossing [1813-1891]. The investigation of Major General Don Carlos Buell (1818-1898) which Wallace references his participation, was precipitated by Buell's failure to pursue Bragg's withdrawal following the Battle of Perryville in Oct 1862. One of the few Union officers who was a slaveholder, he was widely perceived as a Confederate sympathizer and was relieved of field command a few weeks later, retiring from military service in 1864. This letter is accompanied by an 1886 ALS by historian CHARLES WHITTLESEY to Lossing transmitting a magazine as well as an offprint from Magazine of Western History, July 1885 edition, containing a ten-page article by Whittlesey titled "Wallace At Shiloh," which he inscribes to Lossing and signs with his initials. Light general toning to letter; minor paper clip stain; else Fine. The offprint is generally toned, a bit darker on first page edges; edgewear; else VG/Fine. Significant historical content with important associations. Original owner's envelope present indicating the archive was from the collection of James J. Wolf sold at The Anderson Galleries, Park Avenue, NY, dating from the early 1900s. Very desirable. PSA/DNA LOA. Est: $2000-4000

   144. LEW WALLACE Darkly penned signature in black ink on small card, 21/4"x13/4", adding "1891." Slight skipping of ink, especially to date; else near Fine. Accompanied by full-page oval portrait engraving in uniform with facsimile signature. Est: $80-100

   145. ROBERT W. ANDERSON (1805-1871). Union Major in Command at Fort Sumter during Confederate attack, enduring two days of bombardment before capitulating. Brevetted twice for gallantry, he was a veteran of the Blackhawk, Seminole and Mexican Wars. Darkly penned signature with sentiment and rank on lightly lined paper slip, 31/4"x13/4". In full: "Respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt. Robert Anderson Brig Gen USA" in four lines. Negligible show-through of mounting stains on verso; else Fine. Est: $180-360


BACHELDER DESCRIBES BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG TO FITZHUGH LEE
146. JOHN B. BACHELDER (1825-1894). Preeminent nineteenth century historian of the Battle of Gettysburg integral to its preservation; landscape painter and photographer. ALS, 8pp separate, 8"x121/2", Washington, DC, Dec 1892. On lightly lined paper responding to former Confederate Major General Fitzhugh Lee (1835-1905). Superb historic content describing the Battle of Gettysburg. Bachelder answers Lee's inquiries concerning the battle. He sets down Lee's questions, and then provides his views. A sampling: "...[George] Pickett's division was formed on the morning of July 3d in two lines of battle, which ran diagonally to the Union position which they assaulted with [James] Kemper's and [Richard] Garnett's brigades in the front line. This line lay during the cannonade that preceded the charge, with the right of Kemper 1860 yards, the left of Garnett 1160 yards, and the centre of [Lewis] Armistead 2660 yards from the Union line. A ridge along which runs the Emmitsburg road, and behind which General Pickett formed his division and on which several battalions of Confederate artillery were placed lay between the two armies. As Pickett's division advanced over this ridge the left of his line became first exposed, the division coming under fire at an average of 1100 yards from the Union position...Kemper's advance was resisted by the Sixteenth Vermont infantry deployed as skirmishers, commanded by Colonel Wheelock G. Veazey......all of which after a short but sharp encounter were brushed away...When Kemper's brigade again united with Garnett's brigade, it changed direction to its right, and the brigades advanced to the stone wall, followed by Armistead's...The two commands advanced...[Alexander] Webb's brigade was formed with the Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania and a detachment of the seventy-first Pennsylvania lying behind a stonewall...When the Confederate line charged the Union troops at the stone wall...fell back and formed behind the rear stone wall...large numbers of Kemper's men sought shelter behind some rocky, bush-covered knoll, others advancing with Garnett's brigade, and threw themselves behind the wall (General Garnett was killed within twenty feet of it) where they engage in a hand-to-hand conflict...Armistead's brigade following with Heth's division joining on it's left, came quickly up to the support of Garnett's men...and when they halted at the stone wall General Armistead, drawing his sword for the first time, placed his hat in its point, and raising it as he sprang over the wall, cried, 'Boys, we must use the cold steel; who will follow me?'...He fell 33 yards from General Webb's line on the Ridge...Longstreet's whole assaulting column found itself within a vortex of fire, through which it was impossible to advance and difficult to retreat. Thousands fell dead or wounded...." Boldly penned and signed. Occasional edge chipping and small tears with small paper loss of no affect; light general toning; occasional light even discoloration and soiling of minimal affect; else text remains dark and easily legible. VG. This letter is published in Bachelder Papers, 3 Volumes, Ladd and Sauers, 1995. Est: $800-1600


LIFE ON A GEORGIA PLANTATION ANTI-CONFEDERATE ABOLITIONIST LITERATURE
147. [GEORGIA PLANTATION DIARY] An English actress describes her observations regarding life and conditions on a rice and cotton plantation owned by her husband Pierce Butler in the winter and spring of 1838-9 "in the islands at the entrance of the Altamaha on the Georgia coast." First American Edition, First Printing. Volume entitled Journal of Residence on a Georgian Plantation by actress and author Frances Anne Kemble (1809-1893), 337pp+10adv pp, 51/4"x73/4", Harper & Brothers, New York, 1863. Original dark purple cloth stamped with gold decorative design on covers and lettering on spine. The influential war-date published book was first issued in Great Britain for propaganda purposes in stirring anti-Confederate sentiment. Her book found a wide readership in America and is especially notable for its depiction of the life of women slaves. Downs (Books That Changed The South) 8, Howes K 70, Sabin 37329, Work p. 287 Clark III, 187. Some wear to tips and top and heel of spine with tiny loss of backstrip. VG+ Est: $150-350

   148. [46TH MASSACHUSETTS] Late in the war, Union Private HORATIO D. STURTEVANT of Co. A, writes to his parents and loved ones at home in Keene, NH, providing news of himself and his brother Lieutenant John W. Sturtevant of the 14th NH Infantry who had been serving in Louisiana. Two ALsS, 6pp, 51/4"x8", Washington, DC, 1864-65. In part, Jul 30 [1864]: "...I should have answered sooner only John was not then heard from. I kept waiting anxiously & expecting some tidings...I had a note from him saying that he wanted Al & I to come down to the wharf and see him. I was not long in going I assure you. We found him. He was looking rather thin. Had been sick with the malarial fever. I never saw John looking so thin, he said that it would have killed him dead sure if he had stayed much longer in Louisiana. Maj. Gardner allowed him to come up town with us and we went to a good saloon and got John a cup of tea and something to eat, then went to Willard's [Hotel] and...chatted with him, then took up our march, or ride rather, to Georgetown where we were to stay until the regiment came...They are going to encamp at the Chain Bridge some three miles from Georgetown...I am so glad that he is out of the Dept. of the Gulf..." Jan 22, 1865: "...I am liking my new room much...Last night the third man came in our room. A Mr. Jervett, a young man from Wisconsin, a member of the Episcopal Church. He appears like a fine fellow....He read his Bible & prayed (to himself kneeling) before going to bed. Now our room is full...I have the single bed. John has gone to Phila. on light duty and I am glad only hope that he will stay there until he is quite well...and hope he won't go into the field again..." Horatio writes of friends and mentions he is "going to church tonight with Miss Burr, a member of the M.E. Church..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine. Est: $200-350

   149. [ARMED BEARDED SOLDIER] Sixth plate tintype three-quarter length portrait of a bearded infantryman with US belt plate wearing a greatcoat and gauntlets. He carries a musket with fixed bayonet. Minor bends to plate. Contained in full case. Est: $200-400

   150. [ARMED UNION INFANTRYMEN] Quarter plate tintype of two young Union infantry soldiers standing in front of a painted backdrop in full uniform wearing breast plate insignias, US belt plates, blue tinted trousers, muskets with bayonets. Strong defined images. Contained in full case. Est: $450-750

   151. [ARMED UNION PRIVATE] Sixth plate tintype full-length standing portrait of a private wearing a four button sack coat and shouldering his musket with fixed bayonet. Tinted, cheeks, buttons and belt plate. He stands in front of a great painted backdrop of a military camp scene. Est: $200-400

   152. [ARMED UNION SERGEANT] Quarter plate tintype full-length standing portrait of a sergeant, his musket at his shoulder, standing in front of a patriotic painted backdrop. Plate evidences some flaking emulsion. Contained in half case. Est: $300-500

   153. FRANCIS G. BARLOW (1834-1896). Union general wounded leading his brigade on the first day at Gettysburg and left for dead on the field. His rescue by CSA general John B. Gordon is one of the best-known stories of that battle. Later he commanded at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor. Postwar as attorney general of NY he prosecuted the Tweed Ring. Partly printed DS as New York Secretary of State, 1p, 81/2"x14", Albany, Dec 5, 1866. Gold foil seal affixed. Formal certification of named representatives from the 21 NY districts to serve in the US House of Representatives. Darkly signed. Light seal transfer at top margin; tiny fold separation with no paper loss; else near Fine. Est: $250-350

   154. [BATTLE READY UNION SOLDIER] Sixth plate tintype seated portrait of soldier in uniform with mustache and side whiskers holding his musket with Root pistol in his belt, drawing his bayonet from scabbard. US belt buckle plainly visible with tinted buttons and cheeks. A rare pose in patriotic mat. Contained in full case. Est: $350-550

   155. DANIEL BUTTERFIELD (1831-1901) Union Major General; led 5th Corps for most of war; Meade's Chief of Staff at Gettysburg where he was severely wounded; composed the bugle call "Taps" at Harrison's Landing (1862). Boldly penned cut signature, 21/2"x1", beneath closing, "Yours truly..." Closely cut; else Fine. Nicely matted beneath quarter-length portrait in uniform. Overall 8"x10". Est: $100-250

   156. [CAMP DOUGLAS GUARDS] Union solder Will W. Rebee, stationed at the infamous POW camp at Camp Douglas, IL, writes to his sister near the end of the war. War-date ALS, 3pp, 5"x8", [Chicago], Feb 9, 1865. In part: "...The weather has got too darned cold...but there is no snow. There is to be a lot of Rebs exchanged from this Camp now in a five days probably four or five thousand if we can find that many that is willing to be exchanged; they don't seem to like the idea of going back to Dixie very well...This cold weather has made nice skating...but I don't have much time to skate now days for I am to work in the kitchen, yet it keeps us rather busy through the day time but we can go out in the evening after supper and have a little fun. There is some talk of our Regt. leaving this place for Dixie, if we go our place of destination will be Savannah but I don't know as we shall go yet but if we do, I think we will leave in a very few days..." Boldly penned and signed. Mailing folds; else Fine. Corrected spelling and punctuation. Est: $150-300

   157. [CAMP WEBB] Union soldier identified only as "Dick" of the 31st IL Volunteers writes about camp life and war news to his friend James. Early ALS in pencil, 2pp, 51/4"x71/2", Camp Webb, Chicago, Sep 10, 1861. On blue stationery in part: "...We is all well and we have a fine company of men and good officers. They keep us out drilling about four times a day rain or shine. I like the soldiers life real fine...Last week there was a near accident. A fellow was cleaning his musket and it suddenly discharged and nearly blew his foot off. Such accidents are not uncommon here in camp. During bayonet practice I must say that we most all look kind of funny, looking like frogs a jumpin' around. Word has it that we will be leaving next Tuesday for St. Louis. We are all eager to get after the Secesh and avenge Bull Run..." Occasional light toning; text a little light; else VG. Est: $150-300

   158. JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN (1828-1914). Union major general. A Bowdoin College professor, he went on to fight in 24 engagements and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry at Gettysburg and his defense of Little Round Top. Chamberlain was wounded six times and promoted to brigadier general by Grant during the assault against Petersburg in which his wounds were thought to be mortal and was brevetted major general for his service at Five Forks. Partly printed DS, a dark blue bank check drawn on J. Brown & Sons, Bankers, Brunswick, Mar 24, 1882. Blue Internal Revenue stamp affixed. Made payable to "Wm Lenter" for "One hundred" dollars. Boldly signed and completed in his hand. Signature only a tad light against dark background; else near Fine. Est: $300-500

   159. [CIVIL WAR PICTORIAL HISTORY] Uncommon volume, Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War, 544pp, 121/2"x171/2", Mrs. Frank Leslie, Publisher, New York, 1896. Maroon cloth covers with laurel leaf patterns along each side of spine and at corners; gilt stamped lettering on cover and spine; patterned endpapers. Joints starting; worn abraded extremities; still in good condition given its size. Internally clean throughout. Over 250 full-page engraved images by over 17 artists of battle scenes "drawn on the spot," participants, battle scenes, naval engagements, episodic events, etc. of the American Civil War. With historical commentary gathered from war records. Introduction by Major-General Joseph B. Carr. A very desirable historical pictorially documented commentary. Est: $100-200

   160. [CIVIL WAR COPPERHEAD NEWSPAPER] Complete issue of periodical The Crisis, 6pp, 131/4"x193/4", Columbus, OH, Oct 21, 1863. Vol. III. No. 39. Containing much anti-war and anti Republican Administration rhetoric. Headlines include "Getting Secretary Chase Out of the Way...Governor Seymour of New York 'Chained to the Car of Abraham Lincoln'..." Included also are letters from Clinton Vallandigham who had carried the city in the 1863 gubernatorial election but ultimately lost in a landslide in the general elections. Fleeing federal arrest orders, he campaigned from Canada and was eventually exiled to the Confederacy. Other incendiary headlines include: "Election Returns! The White Man Played Out! The Union Gone Up! Ohio White Men to Be Drafted...Their Place to be Filled by the Negro! Fifty Thousand Homes to be Made Desolate. The Abolitionists Successful In Their Scheme to Destroy the Union! The Carnival Of Blood...The Ruination of the Country Complete! State Lines Obliterated! Military Despotism Established. Lincoln Absolute Dictator!...Your Money Or Your Life! The Nation Bankrupt! Contractors and Plunderers Rejoicing..." Scattered minor toning; tiny binding punctures at left edge; else in relatively excellent condition. Est: $80-160

   161. DARIUS NASH COUCH (1822-1897). Union major general distinguished at Gettysburg, led at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville where he was wounded; veteran of Seminole and Mexican Wars; explored for the Smithsonian Institution. Gracious ALS "D. N. Couch," 2pp on 1st & 3rd leaves, 51/2"x91/4", Norwalk, CT, Feb 14, 1889. To "My Dear comrade and brother Soldier Lt. J.H. Tourgee" regarding a Blue and Gray reunion in part, "I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of yesterday, requesting a fraternal re-union of the federal and confederate soldiers, at Washington in May current. Since June 1865, I have in all circumstances advocated the burying of the past, as regards the War and its causes, and to look forward to a united and happy country. Anything therefore that your society may do towards the fruition of this end, would most certainly have my warmest sympathies...I have almost wholly given up military and public matters excepting what concerns my immediate neighborhood..." Darkly penned and signed. Folds; top mailing fold completely separated with no paper loss; bottom fold weak; else clean. VG. Est: $100-200

   162. DRAKE DE KAY (1836-1886). Union staff officer brevetted lieutenant-colonel for his gallantry, serving under Generals Mansfield, Pope and Hooker; provost marshal of Washington, DC. War-date partly printed DS as aide-de-camp to General Joseph Mansfield, 1p, 8"x5", Washington, DC, Jul 6, 1861. On Head quarters, Department of Washington letterhead, he signs a pass for Mr. Thomas authorizing his passage "over the Bridges & within the lines" of defense. Large, darkly penned signature at conclusion. On reverse is printed loyalty oath signed by C. THOMAS that concludes, "...if hereafter found in arms against the Union, or in any way acting for her enemies, the penalty will be death." Normal folds; general light toning; else Fine. Famous for his enormous signature, this one being 6" in length, it was well-remembered by many people moving within the capital boundaries during the early days of the war. "That fearful signature," one contemporary journalist wrote, "could be read as far away as the Sandwich Islands." Est: $100-200

   163. GRENVILLE MELLON DODGE (1831-1916). Union major general during the Civil War badly wounded in Sherman's Atlanta campaign, serving in the early Indian Wars in the Powder River Expedition. He was chief engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad on which he built his postwar railroad career. Dodge City, KS, was named in his honor. TLS "G M Dodge," 1p, 8"x101/2", New York, Mar 7, 1895. On his "No 1 Broadway" address letterhead to Secretary of War Daniel Lamont recommending Colonel [Thaddeus H.] Stanton to fill the vacancy of Paymaster General. Nice content mentioning his past military service and rank. In part, "...I have known Col. Stanton since he first entered the service and know of his service during the war. I have also had many opportunities to judge of his services since the war, especially on the plains, and from my personal knowledge of his services in his line of duty, especially when acting in the field during the Indian campaigns, I can heartily endorse him for the position..." Darkly signed in black ink, adding "Late Maj Genl US Army." Some ink feathering of two letters in last name; minor ink transfer; "copy" penned across top margin; else VG/Fine. Accompanied by much biographical information. Est: $100-200

   164. [DOUBLE ARMED CAVALRY SOLDIERS TINTYPE] Quarter plate tintype three-quarter length portrait of two dashing Union cavalrymen sporting shell jackets, blue tinted trousers, sword belt plates, cap boxes, swords with sword knots and pistols in their belts. Some bends to plate. Contained in half-case. Est: $450-750

   165. [DOUBLE ARMED SOLDIER TINTYPE] Ninth plate tintype, a seated portrait of young soldier in full uniform with rifle and a revolver in his belt. Hand tinted buttons. Nice clear image. Contained in full thermoplastic case. Est: $250-450

   166. [DOUBLE-ARMED ARTILLERYMAN] Quarter plate tintype three-quarter length portrait of a Union artillery soldier with sword in one hand and a Colt Navy pistol in his belt. Hand-tinted cheeks, collar, piping, shoulder boards, belt plate and sword knuckle bow and quillon. Few light surface scratches; else very nice. Contained in full case. Est: $350-550

   167. JOHN ERICSSON (1803-1889) Swedish-American engineer and inventor who designed and built the Monitor, the first naval ironclad vessel, which engaged the Confederate ironclad, the Merrimac, in the historic Hampton Roads naval battle of 1862. ALS "J. Ericcson," 1p, 43/4"x73/4", n.p., Dec 2, 1851. To a colleague with routine business content including a possible business concept. In small part: "Please attend to the enclosed from Dublin [not present] and inquires as to quantity and freight and other business". Darkly penned and signed. He adds a lengthy postscript: "I have much pleasure in adding that I have just returned from an inspection of a sugar cane roller ready for shipment" with twice the capabilities of another such machine. An agent will send sugar cane from New Orleans "which we shall get about the time I can have the driving gear ready for operation. This matter has a strong smell of business. Yours, J.E." Fine. Est: $150-300

   168. WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK (1824-1886). Union Major General who defended key position at Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg; prominent at Battle of the Wilderness, at Spotsylvania Court House and at Cold Harbor; 1880 Democratic candidate for President defeated by Garfield. Partly printed DS with rank, 1p, 71/2"x10", Headquarters, Department of the East, Oct 15, 1884. Marksman's Certificate for Private T. W. Summers, Battery G, 1st Artillery Regiment for having conformed to all requirements and "is entitled to wear the Marksman's Buttons until the 30th day of September, 1885..." Approved and darkly signed by Hancock, as "Major General" Commanding. Signed also by 2nd Lieut.. A. E. ALLEN as Inspector of Rifle Practice. Qualifying Scores indicated at lower margin. General even toning; Hancock's signature rests on horizontal fold; light wear; small fold separation with no paper loss; mounting remnants and stains on verso; else VG/Fine. Est: $250-400

   169. JOHN F. HARTRANFT (1830-1889). Union brigadier general awarded Medal of Honor after voluntarily fighting at First Bull Run after his enlistment had officially expired and his command had left on the eve of battle; brevetted major general by Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant for defeating Confederate General Robert E. Lee's last offensive at the Battle of Fort Stedman. He was special provost marshal for the trial of the accused assassins of Lincoln; postwar governor of Pennsylvania. ALS as governor, 1p, 8"x10", Harrisburg, Oct 9, 1873. Good content. On illustrated Executive Chamber letterhead to an unnamed general regarding a pardon. Hartranft writes: "...I would be glad to pardon Dr. Ferrard if I could satisfy myself that it was right to do so. The evidence is very positive against him and made a strong impression on the Judge and in the face of this record, there is so much fraud practiced, innocently too by very good men that I am almost afraid to exercise my power. I am pleased to hear that your chances are so good. Leave nothing undone is the best advice I can give & this you understand..." Darkly penned and signed. Circular stain at top left margin partially overlaying engraving; else VG. Est: $100-200

   170. DAVID HUNTER (1802-1886). Union major general first to order the abolishment of slavery in the South, and later presided over the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. War-date ALS "D. Hunter," 2pp on 1st & 3rd leaves, 5"x71/2", Washington, DC, Dec 22, 1864. To an admirer transmitting his autograph [not present]. In part: "You ask for my autograph and a sentiment. I have come to the sad conclusion that soldiers should not have sentiments - mine have been a great injury to me..." Darkly penned and signed with large attractive signature, adding rank "Major Gen." Mounting remnants along edge on verso; clipped at right corner tips with tiny paper loss; else VG/Fine. Est: $150-250

   171. [IDENTIFIED UNION AMPUTEE] CDV three-quarter length portrait of Alfred A. Stratton, in uniform with sleeves pinned to indicate the amputation of both arms. Identified in print at bottom mount, adding "Co. G., 147th N.Y.V. Wounded at Petersburgh, Va." Period revenue stamp on verso. Fine uncommon example. Est: $250-350

   172. ARTHUR MACARTHUR (1845-1912). Union brigadier general awarded the Medal of Honor for his service at Missionary Ridge; father of general Douglas MacArthur. This career officer was made major general during the Spanish-American War and retired a lieutenant general and assistant chief of staff. LS, 1p with integral leaf, 8"x10", Washington, DC, Mar 19, 1890. On War Department, Adjutant General's Office letterhead to US Army Paymaster Major T. H. Stanton, Division of the Missouri, in Chicago. In full, "Complying with your request of the 13th instant, I return herewith your application and recommendations for appointment as Paymaster General, U.S. Army [not present]...." Boldly signed. Light general toning; else Fine. Thaddeus H. Stanton was successful in his application as he was appointed that year to US Army Paymaster after having served in the U.S. Army since 1861. Est: $200-400

   173. JAMES A. MULLIGAN (1830-1864). Union brigadier general who commanded the 23rd IL, the "Irish Brigade," captured while defending Lexington, MO, and later exchanged. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Winchester. Darkly penned signature beneath closing removed from letter, 33/4"x11/2". Fine. Accompanied by printed image. Est: $100-200

   174. [OATH OF ALLEGIANCE] War-date partly printed DS, 1p, 83/4"x41/2", Lincoln County, TN, Jul 30, 1863. Malinda Leatherwood renounces "any Allegiance that may have claimed to have borne to the so-called Confederate States of America, and do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies...and I take this oath freely and voluntarily, without any mental reservation or evasion whatever..." Signed with her "X" and by Provost Marshal Major T. J. PATTIN. Light general toning; vertical folds; occasional light foxing and soiling; else VG. Est: $200-400

   175. BENJAMIN M. PRENTISS (1819-1901). Union major general remembered for his gallant defense of the Hornets Nest at Shiloh. He was a direct descendant of one of the settlers who came over on the Mayflower. ANS on album leaf, 1p, 71/2"x43/4", n.d. To Miss M. Hillikee he writes, "You must remember that I am now becoming old yet I bear true friendship and have great esteem for the friends & relatives of Our National Defenders as the Daughter of one Please accept my regard..." Darkly penned and signed adding "Maj Gen U.S. Vol." Penciled annotation at bottom edge; light toning; minor soiling; else Fine. Est: $150-300


POST-CIVIL WAR DESPAIR OF GOVERNMENT & POLITICIANS
176. [RADICALS & RECONSTRUCTION] As Reconstruction is being vigorously prosecuted in the South, SAMUEL MARRS writes to a boyhood friend in Michigan seeking news of a friend in Virginia and despairing of the current political climate. Excellent content. Original transmittal envelope inncluded. ALS, 2pp, 73/4"x121/2", Chicago, Jul 12, 1867. In part, "...Any information from any of our old acquaintances will be thankfully received...no new ideas on politicks, in fact I have no politicks. I have long since predicted that this government had rose to its full height and was on its way down...One party contends that this is a white man's government; the other party demonstrates that it is a black man's government. One party contends that the Southern states are out of the Union while another party contends they are in the Union now considering the Radicals have the power to exclude them and will adopt any expedient to perpetuate their power, they declare they shall not return until they come back right and foremost. As Union and foremost which I suppose means Negro foremost (with Stevens, Sumner and Co.). The only hope there is for the Southern States is a division in the jackall house; you may think this is hard term for to give an American Congress but I cannot think of anything more appropriate for they are continually quarreling and wrangling over what they call dead carcasses - do they try to bring them to life? No there object is to keep them dead so that they can feast at the Capital; they talk about Union men in the South for congress and no others shall be admitted; the whole delegation from Kentucky will be excluded not because they are disunion but because they are Democrats and Union men. This Radical Congress has administered several doses to the Southern States in the shape of laws on reconstruction all of which does not seem to work to suit them, and now they propose to give them another dose. What that will be we will have to wait to know. I suppose more nigger and less white men will be required to bring them back right and foremost. Now one great difficulty is this: there has a set of white men gone down into the southern states from the north too mean to live any where except among the lower classes of negroes and they are making more fuss about the abuse of union men than all others; they are catering to the colored interest in hopes of being elected to office and such politicioners will naturally be despised by every thinking man and hence [their] abuse..." Boldly penned and signed. Est: $150-300


ROSECRANS ENLISTS SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE SEYMOUR OPPOSING GRANT
177. WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS (1819-1898). Hot-tempered Union major general. Chief of the Army of the Cumberland at Stones River, Tullahoma and Chickamauga where he was defeated at the cost of his command. However, he was brevetted major general for his service at Stones River. ALS "W. S. Rosecrans," 1p, 71/4"x91/2", White Sulphur Springs, WV, Aug 25, 1868. On The Greenbrier letterhead to Governor Horatio Seymour, the Democratic Party nominee for President in 1868 elections, at Utica, NY. Rosecrans writes, "You will have seen in papers some indications of my mission to the quarter of this country. I shall have matters of grave and gratifying importance to lay before you and the Dem. Nat. Ex. Committee and should like [to] meet you all as quietly and unobservedly as possible, immediately on my return to New York which will be before next Monday. Please make the arrangements and obliged Your friend..." Rosecrans was active in Seymour's campaign against Republican Ulysses Grant that year on a platform opposing the Republican Reconstruction policies of Congress. It is known that he tried to enlist Robert E. Lee's support while he was vacationing at the Greenbrier. Lee invited a number of prominent Southern leaders to his cottage to hear Rosecrans' appeal. They agreed to give verbal support to Seymour, though Rosecrans desired something stronger. Out of this came "The White Sulphur Manifesto" reprinted in many newspapers, which helped Seymour. Lee refused to say anything more. After Seymour was defeated in the electoral vote, Rosecrans turned down the Democratic nomination for governor of Ohio in 1869, retiring to private life in California for ten years before being elected as US Representative. An interesting letter of postwar politics and the divisions incurred by Reconstruction policies. Est: $500-750

   178. WINFIELD SCOTT (1786-1866). Mexican War army officer whose role in the War of 1812 made him a national hero. He was made lieutenant general by Congress in 1852, the first since Washington, resigning his office in 1861. ADS, 1p, 8"x21/2", Washington, Oct 13, 1845. To "Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs: Pay to the order of Geo. Thompson (Church Collector) Seventeen dollars & fifty-cents..." Darkly penned and signed. Light general toning; cut cancellation in blank area; minor wear; else near Fine. Est: $100-250

   179. JOHN M. SCHOFIELD (1831-1906). Union Major General awarded Congressional Medal of Honor for services at Wilson's Creek; US secretary of war (1868-69) under Johnson; Commandant of West Point; General of the Army. TLS "J. M. Schofield" as General of the Army, 1p, 8"x10", Washington, DC, Nov 22, 1894. Responding to Colonel T. H. Stanton regarding a possible recommendation for promotion. In part, "...You may be sure that I fully recognize your merits and your title to promotion, by reason of efficient, faithful and distinguished services. If I could make you a Brigadier General to-day, I would do it before noon, and when the time comes for the appointment of a successor to [Postmaster] General Smith, if my views are asked, as very likely they may be, respecting the qualifications of the different officers who are eligible, you may be sure that my reply will be in substance what I have above said...However, it ought to be understood that it is not in general my function to express such preferences, but simply to tell the President impartially and fully all that I know about he qualifications of those who aspire to the highest grades in their respective departments..." Boldly signed. Light general toning; minor stain at top margin; else near Fine. Est: $200-400

   180. JOHN SEDGWICK (1813-1864). Union major general who became the third and final corps commander in the Army of the Potomac to be killed in action. He served from the Peninsula Campaign through Spotsylvania, being twice wounded. He was killed by a Confederate sharpshooter. His signature "J. Sedgwick" on paper slip closely cut from a muster roll away from another unidentified signature. Only slightly faded; else VG. Est: $100-200

   181. PHILIP H. SHERIDAN (1831-1888). Union major general heading the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac whose skills as a superb battlefield tactician culminated in his leading role in operations that led to the surrender of Robert E. Lee. Appointed commander in chief of the US Army in 1884. Large darkly penned signature "P. H. Sheridan" on paper slip, 43/4"x23/4", adding "Lieut. Genl. U.S.A." Mounted beneath nice quarter-length profile portrait in uniform, 33/4"x5". Fine. Attractively presented under glass within ornate gilt frame. Overall 101/2"x121/2". Est: $250-500

   182. PHILIP H. SHERIDAN Darkly penciled signature with rank as "Maj. Genl. U.S.A." signed on verso of a calling card, 31/2"x13/4". The engraved name of "Benj. Perrish Jr." has been crossed out on recto. Fine. Est: $100-200

   183. WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN (1820-1891). Union major general whose infamous "March to the Sea" was a major event of the war, effectively cutting the South in two. He was promoted to General of the Army upon Grant's election to the Presidency (1868). ALS "W. T. Sherman," 2pp with integral leaf on 1st & 2nd pages, 51/2"x91/4", New York, Jul 8, 1890. On his embossed address letterhead to D. W. Hartshorn in Cincinnati requesting him to address a meeting of the Society Army of the Tennessee. Sherman writes, "I have just received the printed Report of the last meeting of the Society Army of the Tennessee and must now at this late day detail you to read a paper on your Experiences as a medical officer in the War, at our next meeting in Chicago, which will be coincident with the dedication of the Grant Equestrian Statue sometime late in September...the exact time to be published well in advance when the Artist (Rebisso of Cincinnati) is all ready. From our last conversation I understood you would accept this detail, and can only advise you to make the paper 'personal experiences' and not to discuss the causes and events of the war, of which we have had a surfeit. Simply notify me that you will be on hand and all ready..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine. Est: $300-600

   184. WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN LS "W. T. Sherman," 1 1/3pp, 8"x101/4", "Army Building," New York, Feb 14, 1888. On lightly lined paper to George Ernst, secretary of the Massachusetts Club in Boston. In part: "I am in receipt of your very courteous invitation...and for the distinguished honor I am deeply grateful. My engagements, I regret to say, are such that I find it will be simply impossible to commit myself for a single day during this winter, and I must therefore decline your proffered hospitality. I remember your brother, Major Ernst, U.S. Engr's, very well, and have the highest opinion of him as an officer and gentleman..." Darkly signed as general. Light wrinkling and general toning; occasional light soiling and stains; bottom edge chips and tears with small paper loss at bottom of first page lightly touching a few words partially repaired on verso; else in very good condition and of no affect to strong signature. Est: $300-500

   185. WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN Darkly penned signature, "W. T. Sherman" with closing and rank in another hand removed from larger letter, 41/2"x11/2". Fine. Accompanied by complete Apr 1, 1865 issue of Harper's Weekly, featuring a large engraving of the general's entry into Columbia, SC on Feb 17. In excellent condition, this issue features numerous engravings of Sherman's march through South Carolina. Est: $200-400

   186. GIDEON WELLES (1802-1878). A founder of the Republican Party, he was Lincoln's secretary of the navy (1861-69) who greatly increased the US fleet, having seen the need for ironclads and successfully blockaded Southern ports, a major component of Union victory. War-date LS, 1p, 73/4"x93/4", "Navy Department," Washington, DC, Feb 22, 1864. Letter penned in the hand of W. B. SLACK, Quartermaster of the Marine Corps. To the Quartermaster of Mare Island authorizing the purchase of "an additional horse and cart for hauling water, provisions &c. for the Marine Post..." Boldly penned and signed. Light general toning; minor brushing of ink; 3/4" left edge tear with no paper loss of no affect; else VG/Fine. Est: $100-250


SURVIVORS OF WINCHESTER & CEDAR CREEK BATTLES
187. [SIXTH ARMY CORPS] Superb vintage albumen print of the survivors of Winchester and Cedar Creek and their friends photographed Sep 19, 1891 by J. L. Rile, 131/4"x101/2". Most of the veterans, seen very clearly, are wearing their GAR Reunion medals, including a black Union veteran. This photograph was created to raise money for the Sedgwick Memorial Association that eventually erected a statue of Major General John Sedgwick, killed in action at Spotsylvania, at the Gettysburg Battlefield, captioned at bottom mat. Contained under glass within attractive original wood frame. Overall 201/4"x161/2". Est: $200-400

   188. GEORGE HENRY THOMAS (1816-1870). Union major general known as the "Rock of Chickamauga"; Mexican War hero and Indian fighter. Born in Virginia, he cast his lot with the Union in 1861 for which his sisters disavowed him throughout their lives. Together with Grant and Sherman, he is considered one of the generals responsible for the winning the war for the Union. War-date CDV quarter-length portrait vignette in uniform. Full cut signature "George H. Thomas" laid at bottom mount. No backstamp. Tiny stain at right margin of image; else near Fine. Est: $150-300

   189. [UNION CIVILIAN LETTER] Early civilian letter as Civil War begins. Excellent content regarding Northern sentiment and financial unrest. ALS by Walter Fletcher, 2pp, 5"x81/4", New York, Aug 7, 1861. Writing to a friend, H. McFarland, in part: "...I had a very good time at Bridgeport except that I was haunted by secessionists of which species of bipeds there are not a few there. I went sailing, fishing, hunting and having a good time in general. There is nothing much of interest in New York except failures and they are plenty. Rushmore Cone & Co. - Booth & Tuttle and on Saturday Claflin Miller Co., and the question is who next? Our house seems to be firm...Where we all going to land nobody knows..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine. Est: $150-300

   190. [UNION CIVILIAN LETTER] A Union mother writes an interestingly poignant letter to her sister relating news of the family. Excellent content. ALS by Naomi M. P. Pike, 3pp1/2, 5"x8", Weymouth, [MA], Jan 22, 1865. In part: "...It is a long time since you wrote to me but you must forgive me. I have had a good deal of trouble since I received your letter - in the fist place William was killed in the war and then I had one son left in home I thought I should live with and take comfort, but he returned last fall with a southern girl. We may call her eighteen years of age. A Rebel but I think that I could get along with her very well if it had not been for a sister of hers... married a Yankee and he is in the war but this sister is a Rebel to the backbone. She is ten times worse than Werner's wife...to add to Werner's troubles his father is there this Winter. He works a little and drinks all he can get. He has not done anything towards maintaining the family for 13 years. Frank is now in Belle Isle Prison if living. We cannot hear from him. He has a wife [and] three children..." More similar content regarding relatives and friends. General even toning; ink a little light; else VG. Spelling and punctuation corrected. Fascinating insight into unexpected family dynamics as soldiers return home from war. Est: $150-300

   191. [UNION MEDAL OF HONOR] Two Vermont recipients of the country's highest military award for their gallantry during the Civil War: 1st Lieutenant THEODORE S. PECK (1843-1918), Co. H, 9th Vermont Infantry. At Newport Barracks, NC on Feb 2, 1864, he "by long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges, kept a superior force of the enemy at bay and covered the retreat of the garrison." Plus 1st Lieutenant GEORGE E. DAVIS (1833-1912), Co., D, 10th Vermont Infantry, was awarded his medal for his service during General Early's advance on Washington DC on Jul 9, 1864. Assigned to guard a railroad bridge and a small wooden bridge spanning the river between Frederick City and Washington with the force under his command, he "held the approaches to the 2 bridges against repeated assaults of superior numbers, thereby materially delaying Early's advance on Washington." Two attractive postwar bank checks, Burlington, VT, Dec 31, 1881, and May 6, 1901. Business checks respectively signed in spaces provided. Fine examples. Accompanied by images and biographical information. Est: $100-200

   192. UNION NCO'S SWORD Union Non-Commissioned Officer's sword marked "Collins & Co. Hartford Conn 1862" in three lines on the obverse ricasso. The overall length is 38" with a 311/4" straight blade and 7/8" at the hilt with fuller extending almost entire length. The hilt is cast brass with a ball-shaped pommel with capstan rivet and with a double counter-guard. The grip is ribbed in imitation of wire wrapping. Good condition. Est: $300-500

   193. [UNION OFFICER'S DISCHARGE] Complete set of three discharge documents for Lieutenant DANIEL MORGAN, Co. K, 23rd IL. Containing his voucher for rations and traveling allowance for himself and his servant to return to his residence in Palatine, IL; plus a completed affidavit and an account for his last pay. All boldly signed by Morgan and appropriate officers. Light general toning; horizontal fold separations repaired with old tape with attendant show-through; else VG/Fine. Est: $60-120

   194. [UNION PRIVATE TINTYPE] One sixth plate tintype portrait of a seated young private in full uniform with tinted buttons. Contained in full case. Est: $80-160

   195. [UNION SOLDIER TINTYPE] Ninth plate tintype, a half-length portrait in uniform with pensive "1000-mile" stare, his uniform shirt curiously open to reveal checkered under shirt. Some uneven coloration and tiny edge cracks. Contained in full case. Est: $60-120

   196. [UNION SOLDIER TINTYPE] Ninth plate tintype of a young Union soldier, a seated portrait in uniform with watch fob, holding kepi and wearing blue tinted trousers. Light bend of negligible affect with strong clear image. Contained in full case. Est: $50-100

   197. [UNION SOLDIER & WIFE] Sixth plate tintype seated portrait of a Union soldier wearing nine button frock coat seated next to his wife. Couple light bends to plate. Contained in half case. Est: $80-160

   198. [UNION SOLDIER WITH PISTOL TINTYPE] Sixth plate ambrotype seated portrait of a soldier with mustache and goatee in uniform with crossed legs holding a pistol across his lap. Left side of plate is chipped not affecting soldier's image. Contained in full case. Est: $200-400

   199. [US COLORED VOLUNTEER INFANTRY] Henry Whales "alias Walker," Co. E, 25th Regt; and Reuben Washington, Co. E, 60th Regt, U.S.C. Infantry, both from Gettysburg, apply for increases in their pensions. Two partly printed Ds, Unsigned, 2pp each, Mar 1905 and Jan 1907 respectively. Whales, age 63, born in Clark County, VA, complains of rheumatism for 10 years, disease of heart, shortness of breath, and weak eyes since service among other complaints, which the surgeon describes in medical detail, concluding he is entitled "to a rate of 10.00 per month." Washington, age 65, from VA, complains of deafness since service and disease of the heart and lungs for 15 years with other complaints. The surgeon describes his condition in detail, concluding he "is very feeble" and also is entitled to the same increase. Fine. Est: $80-160

   200. [VIRGINIA OATH OF ALLEGIANCE] Oath sworn by a Virginia civilian. Partly printed DS, 63/4"x31/4", Eastern Shore of Virginia. Headed "Office of Asst. Provost Marshall" the oath and parole is issued to "Deborah Costin, aged 16...residence Northampton has taken and subscribed the Oath and Parole required by General Orders, Nos. 19 and 31, Current Series, for a Loyal Citizen of the United States residing in a State ever in rebellion, or who has sympathized with the Seceding States." Boldly completed and signed by A.D. BOWMAN, "1st Lt. & Asst." Provost Marshal. General light toning and minor soiling; light folds; minor tape stain on verso; else in very good condition. Est: $200-350