RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Lot 440 - Napoleon Document Signed During Egypt Campaign (1799) - Manuscript DS, in French and Arabic, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 9 x 13.75, June 30, 1799. A document from the Divan member in Cairo, Egypt, addressed to "general en chef Bonaparte," boldly signed at the center by Napoleon using his surname; this is one of the most complete, legible "Bonaparte" signatures we have ever encountered. The document pertains to Napoleon's request for the records of an interrogation of an Arab named Muustapha who had been arrested for violating passport regulations; the Divan claimed that Muustapha was innocent and sought his release. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, soiling, and intersecting folds. Accompanied by a related letter signed by an aide, containing the requested account of the interrogation. This interesting bilingual document dates to Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and Syria, which he proclaimed to 'defend French trade interests' and to establish 'scientific enterprise' in the region. One of the campaign's enduring legacies was discovery of the Rosetta Stone on July 15, 1799—mere days after the present document—inspiring a burst of Egyptomania across Europe.

Estim. 5 000 - 7 000 USD

Lot 441 - Napoleon Letter Signed as First Consul - LS as First Consul of the French Republic, signed “Bonaparte,” one page, 7 x 9.25, personal engraved 'Bonaparte I Consul of the Republic' letterhead, March 18, 1800. Untranslated letter in French to “Citizen Moreau, St. Mery State Councilors,” regarding a tribunate. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing.

Estim. 2 000 - 4 000 USD

Lot 442 - Edward Preble Letter Signed from the USS Constitution on the First Barbary War: "I shall commence an attack on Tripoli" - United States naval officer (1761-1807) who commanded the USS Constitution during the First Barbary War, leading the American attacks on Tripoli. War-dated LS signed “Edward Preble,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, June 1, 1804. Letter to James Leander Cathcart, sent from the "United States Ship Constitution, Syracuse Harbor," as he prepares to attack Tripoli. In full: "I arrived here yesterday with the six gunboats which I mentioned in my letter from Messina and am honored with your several communications of the 17th, 18th, 22nd, and 24th of April with their enclosures. I sincerely thank you for your exertions with the Neapolitan government in the procuration of gun and mortar boats, but regret that your journey has been attended with so many unpleasant circumstances as you mentioned. The six gunboats which I have here, carry each a long French 24 powder, and I will have 40 men. The mortar boats are repairing and will be ready in three weeks. As soon as they are completed for service, I shall commence an attack on Tripoli and hope by exertion to bring the Bashaw to terms of peace honorable to the United States, for be assured, to no other terms shall I consent. Mr. O'Brien [the Consul to Algiers] is not authorized (as you supposed) to beg or to negotiate a peace with Tripoli. That power was delegated to Col. Lear, who has delegated it to me. Mr. O'Brien came up for the purpose of affording me what assistance the knowledge he has of the Barbary language can give me, as in case of negotiation, a person who will faithfully interpret whatever I may be disposed to make known to the Bashaw is of the first consequence. This I am confident Mr. O'Brien will do, and I can assure you that you mistake that part of his character which leads you to believe he wishes us to purchase or beg a peace, as he is as anxious that we should beat them into it as I am myself. I value the national character of my country too much to consent to a peace which the most powerful nation in Europe would blush to make. It is to be regretted that any circumstance should have deprived us of your services. I thank you for the Tripolitan Treaty and for the cypher, both of which may be useful. I shall attend to the key with you which you request, but I request you by no means to write to Captain B—, as it will create suspicion, and cause him to be ill used, and deprive him of any future correspondence. All letters to or from the prisoners are opened. The officers are all confined in one large room in the center of the Bashaw's Castle, and none of the Consuls allowed to see or speak to them. I do not allow any officer of the squadron to write to them at present, for fear of some imprudent communication. I shall attend to the enquiry and investigation of the affairs you wish me to should I land at Tripoli; and be assured, I have no doubt of your goal to serve our country on every occasion. It will be well for you to forward the invoice of the 14 bales of clothing as soon as possible, as the Pursers cannot distribute any until it arrives. The clothing shall be attended to. The money I shall not want; you will, therefore give your orders to Mr. Degen [provisioner of supplies to the military in Italy] respecting it. I wish it was in my power to send a vessel to take you to Gibraltar, but it is not at present. I am expecting a reinforcement of two or three frigates, but whether they arrive or not, I shall make the attempts to subdue the stubborn temper of the Bashaw. I wish you a prosperous and pleasant passage to the United States." In fine condition, with minor paper loss to the hinge affecting none of the handwriting. The First Barbary War (1801-1805) was a conflict between the United States and the Barbary States of North Africa—Tripoli, Algiers, Tunis, and Morocco. The war stemmed from the Barbary pirates' practice of seizing American merchant ships and demanding tribute from the U.S. government to prevent attacks and the enslavement of captured seamen. Interestingly, the recipient of this letter, James Leander Cathcart, had been enslaved by Barbary captors in 1785 for a period of eleven years. During that time, he served as chief clerk to the Dey, became conversant in Arabic and Turkish, and acted as a mediator during negotiations for the 1796 Treaty of Algiers—an accord that resulted in his own freedom. When Thomas Jefferson became president, he refused to pay the increased demands for tribute, prompting Tripoli to declare war on the United States. The U.S. Navy, still in its infancy, embarked on its first major overseas conflict, leading to significant naval battles and a notable land campaign. Preble, put in command of the Mediterranean Squadron by President Jefferson, sailed for Tripoli on August 14, 1803, establishing a blockade upon his arrival. His position toward the Bashaw—the Pasha, or leader of Tripoli—was an uncompromising one. Preble intended to secure victory, and refused any attempts at

Estim. 10 000 - 15 000 USD

Lot 449 - Townshend Acts: Pennsylvania Chronicle from November 1769 - Complete issue of the Pennsylvania Chronicle and Universal Advertiser from Monday, November 13 to Monday, November 20, 1769, eight pages, 9.5 x 11.75, containing news of discontent in the colonies regarding the Townshend Acts, with the first page describing events around Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In Marblehead, a meeting on October 27th between merchants and traders at the Bunch of Grapes tavern agreed that they “will not send for or import any kinds of goods from Great Britain...until the American Revenue Acts are repealed.” Meetings and town votes in Providence and Newport resulted in the same demand for repeals and the discontinued “use of British & Foreign manufactures.” On the last page, a snippet from Boston on November 9th reads: “The Merchants of this town have lately agreed not to import any goods, some few articles excepted, from Great Britain, until all the revenue acts are repealed.” From New York on November 16th: “By Captain Mersey, from Gibraltar, we learn, that the Emperor of Morocco, has declared war against the English Nation.” In fine condition, with scattered light foxing and expected age toning.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 450 - Nathaniel P. Banks Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed - Union general (1816-1894) who led forces at Shenandoah, Red River, and elsewhere. Prior to the Civil War, he served as governor of Massachusetts and speaker of the US House of Representatives. Civil War-dated ALS signed “N. P. Banks, M.G.C.,” one page, 6.75 x 9, Head-Quarter's King's Division letterhead, June 25, 1862. Handwritten letter to Major Perkins directing the encampment of his corps, shortly after the conclusion of the Shenandoah Valley campaign. In full: "Select a good position and camp our Corps where they are. I return in an ambulance." In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 451 - Battle of Gettysburg: Cincinnati Daily Gazette from July 3, 1863 - Complete issue of the Cincinnati Daily Gazette from July 3, 1863, four pages, 17 x 23.25, featuring stories on the advance of the Army of the Cumberland, the Siege of Vicksburg, and details on the Battle of Gettysburg, with some headlines reading: "Decisive Repulse of Longstreet's Corps," "Brilliant Victory of Pleasonton," "General Reynolds Killed," and "Carlisle Entirely Evacuated." In fine condition, with binding holes along the left edge and some minor dampstaining.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 452 - Battle of Gettysburg: Minie Ball Relic ("Taken from the neck of Barney Marshall") - Scarce Minie ball attributed to the Battle of Gettysburg, once tied to a manuscript note written in ink on a toned 5 x 5.75 sheet: "Minnie Ball taken from the neck of Barney Marshall, D Company, 17th Conn. Vols., Received at the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1, 1863." Housed in a 6.25 x 8.25 Riker box. In good to very good condition, with heavy staining, tape repairs to tears on the sheet, and splits to the threads that tied the bullet to the sheet. A carriage maker from Trumbull, Connecticut, Barney Marshall enlisted on August 6, 1862, and was wounded at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. He mustered out with the regiment on July 19, 1865.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 453 - Battles of Lexington and Concord: London Chronicle from June 27, 1775 - Complete issue of The London Chronicle from June 27, 1775, eight pages, 8.25 x 11.5, with the front page featuring “A Circumstantial Account of an Attack that happened on the 19th of April 1775, on his Majesty’s Troops, by a number of People of the Province of Massachusetts Bay.” The article, regarding the historic Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first major military campaign of the American Revolutionary War, contains the preface: “The following account of the late skirmish between the King’s troops and the Provincials, near Boston, may be depended on as strictly true, it being written by a Gentleman of undoubted veracity, who was on the spot when the affair happened.” The article, in part: “On Thursday the 18th of April, about half past ten at night, Lieut. Colonel Smith of the 10th regiment, embarked from the common at Boston, with the grenadiers and light infantry of the troops there, and landed on the opposite side; from whence he began his march towards Concord, where he was ordered to destroy a magazine of military stores, deposited there for the use of an army, to be assembled in order to act against his Majesty and his government...No hostilities happened from the affair at Lexington until the troops began their march back, but as soon as the troops had got out of the town of Concord they received a heavy fire on them from all sides, from walls, fences, houses, trees, barns, &c. which continued without intermission till they met the 1st brigade with two field pieces near Lexington, ordered out, under the command of Lord Piercy, to support them. Upon the firing of the field pieces, the people's fire was for a while silenced, but as they still continued to increase greatly in numbers, they fired again as before, from all places where they could find cover, upon the whole body, and continued so doing for the space of fifteen minutes. Notwithstanding their numbers they did not attack openly during the whole day, but kept under cover on all occasions. The troops were very much fatigued, the greater part of them having been under arms all night, and made a march of upwards of forty miles before they arrived at Charlestown, from whence they were ferried over to Boston. The troops had upwards of fifty killed, and many more wounded.” In fine condition.

Estim. 800 - 1 000 USD

Lot 454 - P. G. T. Beauregard Autograph Letter Signed - ALS signed "G. T. Beauregard," one page, 4.75 x 7.75, November 30, 1891. A cryptic handwritten reply to Mr. A. S. Garnett, in full: "Dear Sir, Gen'l R[ichard] Taylor C. S. A. left two daughters here, one of whom is married to a Mr. Walter R. Stauffer—No. 71 Canal Street—She may possibly be of service to you." Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Beauregard in uniform to an overall size of 19 x 15. In fine condition. A nicely preserved example of the General's continuing loyalty to his Southern brethren.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 455 - P. G. T. Beauregard Signed Book - The Battle of Manassas - Signed book: A Commentary on the Campaign and Battle of Manassas of July, 1861. First edition. NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1891. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 187 pages. Signed on a card affixed to the front pastedown in ink, "with compliments of the Author, Nov'ber 1892." Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with a worn front joint and spine ends, and an inscription in another hand on the first free end page ("Walter B. Douglas, from General Beauregard, St. Louis, Nov. 1892").

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 456 - Henry M. Black Signed Photograph - Career United States Army officer (1827-1893) who served on the Pacific Coast in the early stages of the Civil War, before taking an assignment as Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1864. Uncommon 4.5 x 6 albumen portrait of Henry M. Black in uniform, affixed to its original 9.75 x 12.75 mount, neatly signed on the mount in ink, "Col. H. M. Black. Comd't of Cadets." In very good to fine condition, with some marginal creasing, foxing, and staining.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 457 - Braxton Bragg Signature - Confederate general (1817-1876) who was relieved of field duty after his unsuccessful siege of Chattanooga. His mixed legacy as a skilled organizer but a poor commander remains one of the great topics of debate among Civil War historians. Ink signature, "Braxton Bragg, Genl C.S.A.," on an off-white 4.75 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 458 - Don Carlos Buell Autograph Letter Signed - American military officer (1818-1898) who served in the Seminole, Mexican-American, and Civil Wars. His actions in the last were the source of much controversy, and he was ultimately relieved of command for his failure to pursue Bragg's withdrawal following the Battle of Perryville in 1862. ALS signed “D. C. Buell,” one page both sides, 6 x 9.5, Galt House letterhead, March 28, 1886. Handwritten letter to General William Farrar 'Baldy' Smith, in part: "I will look over the question you suggest, and answer further about it tomorrow if possible. I am today trying to answer as many as possible of the letters that I find have been accumulating." In fine condition, with a small puncture to the lower portion of the page. Accompanied by the original sales folder from early 20th century antiquarian bookseller Ernest Dressel North.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 459 - Battle of Bunker Hill Aftermath: The London Chronicle from October 1775 - Issue of The London Chronicle newspaper from Thursday, October 12 to Saturday, October 14, 1775, eight pages, 8.5 x 11.25, containing a section entitled “Advices from America” that features a news brief from Watertown, Massachusetts, on August 21st, which relays news of the dire aftermath of the Battle of Bunker Hill, in full: “For some days past Gen. Gage has been permitting the people to come out of Boston, stripped of every thing, and what they call a pocket serjeant to search every person's pocket, that no one carries with him or her more than five pounds. The inhabitants are extremely distressed, and the troops almost as much. Almost all their wounded at Bunker's-hill and elsewhere are dead, and all the provincials who were prisoners with them are dead. They say our balls were poisoned, but the had provision, and the scurvy which prevails among them, is a more probable and charitable way of accounting for the death of the wounded. Certainly there never was any poisoned balls used. Some of their officers are still very angry, talk high and big, but the more sensible men among them are dispirited, and say that it is in vain to attempt anything, for if they should attempt our lines, success is uncertain; and should they succeed, the enemy will rally again on the next hills, and increase in number and in rage, and will harass them to death, and those that may happen to survive the conflict at the lines; that they cannot do as in Europe, fight one or two battles in a season, and then lie still and quiet, and refresh on good provisions, forage, &c. and get recruited from the neighbourhood; here they cannot be succoured in the course of months.” In fine condition.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 USD

Lot 460 - Bunker Hill Monument Association Certificate - Attractive engraved 10 x 13 certificate featuring a handsome vignette of the Battle of Bunker Hill, with text below reading: "Be it made known by us, the President, Vice Presidents & Directors of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, instituted in 1823 for the purpose of commemorating the early events of the American Revolution, and especially for the erection of a monument on the ground where the action of Bunker Hill was fought on the 17th of June, 1775, That Mr. Seth Nason has been admitted to be a member of this Association and that this is to serve as a perpetual memory of his having contributed to the execution of its patriotic designs." Below are the facsimile signatures of the organization's officials, including John Brooks, Joseph Story, Daniel Webster, Edward Everett, Thomas H. Perkins, George Ticknor, and others. In very good condition, with edge tears and fold separation, some of which has been archivally repaired. These certificates were given to anyone who donated at least $5 to support the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument. Its cornerstone was laid on June 17, 1825, and construction of the granite obelisk continued until 1843. The Bunker Hill Monument Association maintained the monument and grounds until 1919, when it was turned over to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In 1976, the monument was transferred to the National Park Service and became a unit of Boston National Historical Park.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 461 - Bunker Hill: James Abercrombie Signature - British army officer (1732-1775) who served in the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War, known for leading the grenadier battalion in their charge of the redoubt on the Americans' left wing at the Battle of Bunker Hill; he was mortally wounded during the assault on Breed's Hill. Bold ink signature, "Ja's Abercrombie,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1 slip, affixed to a larger sheet annotated with biographical information. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 462 - Bunker Hill: John Chester Letter Signed - Connecticut public official and militia officer (1749-1809) who saw action early in the war, from the Battle of Bunker Hill to the Battle of Trenton, but did not join the Continental Army. LS, one page, 6.25 x 7.5, March 29, 1809. Letter to Justus Riley, in part: "I have been busily engaged all this week adjusting a lease to Frederick Fuller, & being now through that business, I will wait on you and Mrs. Morgan tomorrow, to settle our accounts." In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 463 - Bunker Hill: Thomas Cogswell Autograph Letter Signed - Soldier (1746-1810) in the Revolutionary War, who was captain of a company in Col. Gerrish's regiment at Bunker Hill, a major in Vose's regiment in 1777, and a lieutenant colonel of the 15th Massachusetts in 1779. ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 12, April 19, 1807. Lengthy handwritten letter to David Greenough of Jamaica Plain, who had been a member of the 'Sons of Liberty,' regarding the abatement of a tax "of three cents per acre amounting to three hundred dollars." In fine condition.

Estim. 600 - 800 USD

Lot 464 - Bunker Hill: Caleb Stark Autograph Letter Signed - Eldest son (1759-1838) of General John Stark and his wife Molly Stark, who served with his father in the 1st New Hampshire Regiment at the Battle of Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Princeton. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 8.75, July 13, 1797. Handwritten letter to "Mr. D. Gilman," in part: "I enclose a note for four Hundred Dolls. at the same time forward $202.20 to pay the installment and discount. I must again solicit another instance of your goodness to pass through the usual forms. I have rec'd no further advices from the Ship; shall probably see you in three or four weeks." In very good condition, with scattered old tape stains, edge tears, and minor edge loss.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 465 - Ambrose E. Burnside Civil War-Dated Autograph Document Signed - Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824-1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word 'sideburns.' Early Civil War-dated ADS, signed “A. E. Burnside, Col. Comdg.,” one page, 5 x 3, June 6, 1861. Handwritten pass issued at "Camp Sprague," in full: "Pass Sergt. Crandall till eleven o'clock." In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and soiling.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 466 - Ambrose Burnside: New York Herald from March 25, 1862 - Complete issue of the New York Herald from March 25, 1862, twelve pages, 15.5 x 22, with the front page dedicated to coverage of "What General Burnside Has Accomplished," featuring a large map of the "scene of operations on the coast of North Carolina, from Elizabeth City to Beaufort." The newspaper offers further particulars on the abandonment of Beaufort, the blowing up of Fort Macon, and the destruction of the rebel privateer Nashville. In very good to fine condition, with some tears and losses to edges, and binding holes along the left edge.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 467 - Benjamin Butler Signature and Calling Card - Two items: a pencil signature and inscription, "For Gen. Marston, would like to see him, Gen. Butler," on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 slip; and one of Butler's personal visiting cards imprinted "Gen. Butler, Mass.," 3.5 x 1.75, annotated in pencil in his own hand, "For Gen. Marsten." In overall fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 468 - Edward Canby Letter Signed - Union general (1817-1873) who was assassinated by Chief Kintpuash during peace talks with the Modoc tribe of Northern Carolina during the Indian Wars, making him the only US general casualty during that period. LS, signed “Ed. R. S. Canby,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, April 5, 1867. Letter attesting to the skill and integrity of General George L. Andrews, in part: "General George L. Andrews of Massachusetts served with great distinction throughout the war for the suppression of the rebellion and was discharged at its close as a Brigadier General of Volunteers with the brevet of Major General. For nearly ten years his service was in my command in the south west and for a part of this time he was intimately associated with me as the Provost Marshal General of the Army in the field and afterwards as Chief of Staff in the Department of the Gulf. In the former capacity he served during the campaign against Mobile and until after the surrender of the Rebel armies under Taylor and Kirby Smith, and in the latter until his discharge by reason of the termination of hostilities and the consequent reduction of the Volunteer forces. Genl. Andrews was first selected by me without previous personal acquaintance on account of his established reputation for professional and personal integrity and high grade of qualifications." In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 469 - Guy Carleton Document Signed - Anglo-Irish soldier (1724-1808) who served as governor general of British North America and commanded troops during the American Revolution; he was created 1st Baron Dorchester in 1786. Manuscript DS, signed “Dorchester,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, August 16, 1786. Pay order, in part: "Mr. Adair will be so good as Pay Thirty Guineas for a Picture of Miss Carleton, to Mr. Stewart in New Burlington St. and Deliver, or cause it to be deliver'd to the Order of Mrs. Richardson." Attractively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and biographical plaque to an overall size of 24.5 x 21. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 470 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Signed Bowdoin College Diploma - Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. Partly-printed DS in Latin, one page, 14.75 x 19.5, July 6, 1869. Untranslated diploma from Bowdoin College, headed “The President and Trustees of Bowdoin College, in the Republic of Maine,” which acknowledges that George Franklin Webber has graduated with a degree of Doctor of Medicine. Signed at the conclusion by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain as college president, and countersigned by eight other members of the faculty. The lower right bears its original golden seal. Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and engraved plaque to an overall size of 33 x 29.25. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and light fading to the signature.

Estim. 500 - 700 USD

Lot 471 - Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Signed Check - Maine-born Union major general (1828-1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. First National Bank of Brunswick check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Chamberlain, "J. L. Chamberlain," payable to C. C. Humphreys for $21.08, December 9, 1867. Chamberlain notes that the payment is for a "Parish tax" in the lower left. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 472 - Civil War 'Dog Tag' from a Union Soldier - Rare original ‘dog tag’ belonging to Union soldier Austin Washburn. The bronze-tone medallion, 1″ in diameter, features a front design of an embossed eagle gripping arrows and an olive branch, with raised lettering, "War of 1861, United States”; and the reverse is stamped: “A. Washburn, Co. C, 15th Reg, NH V, Enfield." The upper portion bears a small drilled hole for display purposes. In fine condition. Austin Washburn of Enfield, New Hampshire, was mustered into the 15th New Hampshire Infantry on October 31, 1862, and served until August 13, 1863. His unit fought in the battle of Port Hudson, Louisiana.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 473 - Civil War US 1st 1864 Pattern .58 Caliber Cartridge Box - A black bridle leather Civil War US 1st 1864 Pattern .58 Caliber Cartridge Box with oval “US” plate, and a partially legible contractor stamp on the inner flap: “(---) / [SPRING]F'LD MASS.” The exterior leather exhibits light-moderate surface crazing, especially along the flex points, on the lightly worn edges of the cover, and on the closure tab. The belt loops are intact, and the japanned shoulder strap buckles are both present and in very good condition. The interior leather is in fine shape, although there is uniform crackling along the surface of the inner flap, and the tin inserts are both in excellent condition. The die-struck, lead-filled box plate has a mostly dark ochre patina with slightly dented edges and one detached iron attachment loop. The plate has an old collection tag that reads “Found at Mule Shoe Salient” (Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse). This is a very nice late-war US cartridge box, and rates very good to fine overall condition.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 474 - Civil War: 9th New Hampshire Infantry Muster Roll Broadside - Broadside muster roll of "Company G, 9th New Hampshire Inf.," one page, 15.75 x 20, headed "Death to Copperheads," and featuring several patriotic vignettes. The broadside lists the men in the company along with their ranks and remarks, with several ink notations indicating dates of wounding, capture, or death on the battlefield. In good to very good condition, with archival tape repairs to several large tears, and a few stains and losses to edges.

Estim. 200 - 300 USD

Lot 475 - Civil War: Grand Review of the Armies of the United States (6) Engravings - Six identical later (modern) prints produced from the original copper-plate impression of an engraving after a sketch believed to have been done by Civil War artist W. T. Crane, featuring an image area of 17.5 x 10.75 on an off-white 18.75 x 14.75 sheet. This illustration was originally published in The Soldier in Our Civil War, published by J. H. Brown in 1885, under the title: 'Grand Review of the Armies of the United States at Washington, D.C., May 23rd, 1865—Troops marching up Pennsylvania Avenue before passing the reviewing stand." In overall fine to very fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 476 - Civil War: New York Volunteer Muster Roll (1865) - Civil War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 31 x 21, April 31, 1865. Muster roll document headed "Muster Roll of 1st Lieut. Marshall J. Rogers, Company (D), of the One Hundred and Fourth Regiment of the New York Vols., United States Army, Lt. Col. John R. Strang, from the Twenty eighth day of February, 1865, when last mustered, to the Thirtieth day of April, 1865." The document lists the company's active and discharged men, along with their dates of service, payment information, and remarks. Endorsed on the reverse by Francis S. Bates and John R. Strang. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 477 - End of Civil War: Philadelphia Inquirer from May 25, 1865 - Complete issue of The Philadelphia Inquirer from May 25, 1865, four pages, 13.25 x 20, featuring a fantastic woodcut of the 'Grand Review' of the Union Armies in Washington, D.C., with the headline: "The Armies of the Republic, Their Triumphant Return to the National Capital, George G. Meade-Wm. Tecumseh Sherman." Headlines in the first column include: "Gen. Sherman Leads the Warriors," "Spoils of the March from Atlanta to Richmond!," "Immense Crowd of Spectators!," "Brilliant Spectacle on the Avenue," and "Splendid Scene at the Reviewing Stand." In fine condition, with binding holes along the left edge and a few small edge tears.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 478 - Civil War: Roll of Prisoners of War Paroled at Richmond (1862) - Civil War-era partial partly-printed document, one page, 16.5 x 19, circa 1862. Document headed "Roll of Prisoners of War Paroled at Richmond," in part: "We, the undersigned, Prisoners of War, do give our parole of honor that we will not take up arms again, nor serve as military police or constabulary force in any fort, garrison or field-work, nor as guards of prisons, depots or stores, nor to discharge any duty usually performed by soldiers, until exchanged under the provisions of the Cartel entered into July 22, 1862." In good to very good condition, with large losses to the bottom of the document, and several large tears repaired on the reverse with archival tape.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 479 - Civil War: Walton's Morning Journal from July 28, 1863 - Complete issue of Walton's Morning Journal from July 28, 1863, four pages, 11.5 x 18.5, featuring stories on the draft, the capture of the library of Jefferson Davis, details of the charge of the 22nd on Fort Wagner, and other wartime news. The piece on the draft notes that "any persons failing to report after due service of notice...shall be deemed a deserter...all officers and soldiers convicted of having deserted, shall suffer death, or such other punishment as by sentence of court martial shall be initiated." The report on Jefferson Davis's library reports that it contains "several bushels of private and political papers of the arch traitor, several letters on secession dated back to 1852, and the whole collection will bring to light the whole secret history of secession." In fine condition, with partial splitting along the hinge.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 480 - Henry Clinton Revolutionary War-Dated Letter Signed - British general (1730-1795) who served as Commander-in-Chief in North America from 1778 to 1782. Revolutionary War-dated LS signed “H. Clinton,” one page, 8 x 12.5, January 14, 1779. Letter to Lord George Germain, in full: "I have the honor of transmitting to your Lordship the enclosed Letter which has been just now delivered to me by the Superintendent of the Port, by which it appears there is reason to apprehend, that an improper use has been made of the Indulgence granted to the Merchants by the Commissioners, in order to prevent the loss of British Merchandize, for which there was no demand here. As I may find it expedient to put a stop to the Exportation of British Manufactures, I thought it proper to give your Lordship the earliest Information of this matter." Nicely cloth-matted and framed with a portrait and plaque to an overall size of 25.5 x 23. In fine condition.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 USD

Lot 481 - Confederate Florida Tax Receipt - Civil War-dated partly printed ‘State of Florida’ tax receipt, 4.25 x 3, dated December 1, 1863, issued as No. 200 by ‘Collector’s District No. 9,” affirming that G. W. Taylor paid $21.14 for property taxes and that it was collected by William H. Kyle. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold.

Estim. 200 - 300 USD

Lot 482 - Connecticut (7) Signed Revolutionary War-Era Financial Documents (1777-1793) - Impressively large display featuring seven Revolutionary War-era State of Connecticut financial documents, issued between 1777 and 1793, signed in ink by various state officials, including: a 1777 pay order for £500 to Captain Ichabod Hinckley for "inlisting his own company, in the Continental Battalion," signed in ink by Thomas Seymour; a 1783 receipt for £244.2.6 to Continental Army surgeon Dr. Philip Turner, endorsed in ink by Turner; a 1783 receipt for £23.8 to Yorktown veteran Amos Parker, endorsed in ink by Parker; a 1789 interest certificate for ten shillings, signed in ink by Oliver Wolcott, Jr.; a 1790 Treasury Office transfer certificate, signed in ink by Jedediah Huntington; a 1793 United States Loan-Office certificate signed in ink by William Imlay; and a 1796 interest certificate signed in ink by John Porter. Impressively cloth-matted and framed together with a descriptive plaque and map to an overall size of 43.5 x 38. In overall fine condition.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 483 - Louis Philippe d'Orleans (5) Autograph Letters Signed: "I am studying now the operations of General Grant around Chattanooga" - Union officer (1838-1894) on the staff of Major General McClellan, and a claimant to the French throne from 1848 until his death. Five ALSs signed "L. P. d'Orleans," totaling 18 pages on sets of adjoining sheets, dated from 1875 to 1879. Louis Philippe d'Orleans writes to General William Farrar 'Baldy' Smith, commenting on world affairs, the publication of his "History of the Civil War," correspondence with fellow Union officers, and other topics. One letter, in part: "I do not think it advisable to entertain the Duke de Montpensier of the scheme you mention to secure the secession of the Island of Cuba from the Spanish nationality. I have never meddled with the affairs of Spain...those of my own country gave me trouble enough. But if I had an opportunity to meet some of the Cuban Rebels, I would in their own interest repeat to them what I told in 1863 to the English sympathizers with the Slaveholders rebellion. I have good reason to believe that the Cuban insurrection stands on its last legs, and well informed people in Spain expect the complete pacification of the country to be accomplished this winter." Another, in part: "I am now engaged in the Chickamauga business and I find it a very great inconvenience not to have a good map of the field of battle. I had to construct one for my own use merely from the descriptions which I picked out of the official reports of both sides." A third, in part: "I am studying now the operations of General Grant around Chattanooga and I need not tell you how glad I am to have an opportunity to show the great services which you rendered to your country while Chief Engineer of the Military Division of the Mississippi. It is a pleasure for me to speak of you as I like to do and to quote the just praises given to you at that time by General Grant and Thomas." In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original sales folder from early 20th century antiquarian bookseller Ernest Dressel North.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 484 - John A. Dahlgren Autograph Letter Signed (1863) - Sent to Mechanical Engineer Alexander Lyman Holley - Civil War-dated ALS signed “J. A. Dahlgren,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 9, 1863. Addressed from Washington, D.C., a handwritten letter to engineer Alexander Lyman Holley, in full: “As requested in one of your communications lately received, I enclose a paper in relation to Navy Guns, with brief remarks upon other prints connected with them generally.” Double-matted with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) and a circular from the House of Representatives containing a “Letter from the Secretary of the Navy,” with an 1860 notice regarding Dahlgren an “armature of ships-of-war.” Framed to an overall size of 37 x 19; a window to frame backing reveals matting with additional Dahlgren-related material. In fine condition, with some light staining. Alexander Lyman Holley (1832-1882) was an American mechanical engineer, inventor, and founding member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He was considered the foremost steel and plant engineer and designer of his time, especially in regard to applying research to modern steel manufacturing processes.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 485 - Jefferson Davis Autograph Endorsement Signed as Confederate President (1865) - Civil War-dated autograph endorsement from Jefferson Davis, signed as the Confederate president, “J. D.,” penned on the reverse of a letter sent to Davis requesting a light assignment for Private Chapman Coleman. The endorsement reads: “Sect’y of War, this case will attract your attention from its merit and connections. Please advise me as to anything which can be done consistently. J.D. 6 March 65.” The handwritten request to Davis, one page, 7.75 x 10, penned on Confederate States of America (Post Office Department) letterhead, is dated to the same day of Davis’s reply and relates to the assignment of Coleman, the grandson of influential former Attorney General and U.S. Senator John J. Crittenden of Kentucky. Also of note on the reverse is a subsequent endorsement made on behalf of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest at Gainesville, Alabama, whose command surrendered two weeks later; this endorsement was penned by John Presley Strange, who served under Forrest as his assistant adjutant general. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 USD

Lot 486 - David G. Farragut Signed Photograph - American admiral (1801-1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. Superb 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Farragut in uniform, neatly signed on the reverse in ink, "Presented by D. G. Farragut, Vice Admiral, Oct. 22d, 1865." Published by J. Gurney & Son of New York. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 487 - David G. Farragut Letter Signed - American admiral (1801-1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. LS signed “D. G. Farragut,” one page, 5 x 7.5, July 6, 1869. Letter to Thomas Russell, in part: "I have received your favor...and hasten to say that much as I would like to do so, it will not be in my power to accept Mr. Peabody's kind invitation...I have many engagements ahead and at the time mentioned expect to be away from this city." Matted and framed with a portrait and patriotic eagle device accomplished by noted artist Scott Prior to an overall size of 29 x 25. In fine condition.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 488 - Thomas Fitzsimons Autograph Letter Signed - American merchant and statesman (1741-1811) who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the US Congress. ALS signed “Thos. Fitzsimons,” one page, 8 x 9.75, January 16, 1801. Letter to Henry Clymer, concerning a payment in a real estate transaction involving 154 acres of land. Affixed along the left edge to a same-size sheet. In very good condition, with light staining, some seal-related paper loss, and a thin tape strip along the left edge.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 489 - Ferdinand Foch and Joseph Joffre (2) Signed Letters - Two letters by the French generals: a TLS in French, signed "F. Foch," one page, 5 x 8.25, March 18, 1927, forwarding "a souvenir of the glory of the 30th Corps"; and an LS in French signed "J. Joffre," one page both sides, 5.5 x 4, personal letterhead, March 20, 1927, in part (translated): "I have just received with great pleasure your letter sending the booklet relating to the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the creation of the 30th C.A. and the German attack on Verdun. Your memory has always remained present in my mind." In fine condition, with two rusty paperclip impressions to the Joffre letter.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 490 - Ten Eyck Fonda Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed on McClellan's Replacement with Burnside - Telegrapher (1838-1921) for the United States Military Telegraph Service during the Civil War, personally thanked by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton for delivering a critical message to Major General Meade telling him the location of Robert E. Lee's rebel army and of Lee's plans. ALS signed “Nike,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, November 12, 1862. Handwritten letter from Gainesville, Virginia, on the replacement of General McClellan by Burnside and a spectacular cavalry raid on Fredericksburg. In part: "I rode over to Warrenton to see Gen. McClellan before he left. I met him and staff at New Baltimore six miles from here (with Genl. Burnside and Staff) taking his farewell from part of Porters Corps stationed near there...Some of Genl McC's staff officers refused to remain longer but by some means McC. induced them to return with Gen. B. which they did with the exception of Maj. Allen (alias—Allen Pinkerton of Chicago) Secret Service and party who left with the Genl....Genl. B. is a good man and will soon be a hero or [an] almshouse scapegoat as he intends to give [the] enemy a brush very soon...If he is fortunate enough to win...he will eclipse any Genl yet come before public notice. But should he be unsuccessful—goodbye Burnside—come in Hooker and try your luck. But Burnside is a man who will take more chances than McClellan...Capt. Dahlgren on Genl Sigel's staff made a dash through Fredricksburg last Sunday morning (with 30 of the body guard) taking Rebel cavalry (500) stationed there by surprise, routing them, bringing in 32 prisoners...This is the most daring cavalry raid during [the] whole war." In very good condition, with partial splits to folds, and an irregularly clipped corner affecting some of the text.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 491 - Fort Sumter: Robert Anderson and P. G. T. Beauregard (2) Signatures - Ink signatures of the two principal commanders of the Battle of Fort Sumter: Robert Anderson, “Fort Sumter, S.C., Feby 13, 1861, Yours truly, Robert Anderson, Major U.S.A.,” on an off-white 3 x 2.25 sheet; and P. G. T. Beauregard, “G. T. Beauregard, 1871,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 sheet. Double-matted together with portraits of both men to an overall size of 12 x 12. In overall fine condition, with paper loss to the lower right corner of the Anderson slip.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 492 - William B. Franklin Autograph Letter Signed - United States Army officer (1823-1903) and a Union Army general in the American Civil War who was blamed for the debacle at Fredericksburg. ALS signed “W. B. Franklin,” one page, 8 x 10.5, March 19, 1885. Handwritten letter to Gen. William Farrar 'Baldy' Smith, in part: "You wrote me some time ago...that you were then writing your reminiscences of the Peninsular Campaign. The Century Magazine had asked me to write an account of the Battles of Savage Station & of White Oak Swamp. I would like to read your reminiscences before writing on the subject. 1st because they would be interesting in themselves & 2nd because I might get items which have passed from my memory, and 3rd because our stories should agree. If you are willing, I would will be glad if you will send me such part of your story as relates to these two fights." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sales folder from early 20th century antiquarian bookseller Ernest Dressel North.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 493 - Mitsuo Fuchida Autograph Letter Signed - "I was a commander (Navy) at the attack on Pearl Harbor" - One of Japan's most skilled fliers, Fuchida (1902-1976) commanded the air attack against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and was the last to leave the battle area. After World War II, Fuchida converted to Christianity and became a nondenominational preacher, traveling frequently to America and later becoming a US citizen. ALS, two pages, 8 x 10, April 27, 1966. Handwritten letter to Ernest Schwartz, a schoolteacher in Berkeley, recapping his military career. In part: "I was a commander (Navy) at the attack on Pearl Harbor and later promoted to a captain...I was on board the aircraft-carrier 'AKAGI,' which was flag-ship for Commander-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral Chuichi Nagumo, who was killed in action during the battle of Saipan. However, Chief of the Staff, Vice-Admiral Ryunosuke Kusaka is still living in Japan." In fine condition. Accompanied by a small unsigned photo that he enclosed with the letter.

Estim. 600 - 800 USD

Lot 494 - Horatio Gates Revolutionary War-Dated Letter Signed, Directing Money to the Regiment of John Adams's Future Son-in-Law - Former British soldier (1727-1806) who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War, controversially taking credit for the victory at Saratoga. Revolutionary War-dated LS signed “Horatio Gates, Major General,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, May 13, 1779. Letter to "Benjamin Steele, Esq'r, Deputy Pay Master Gen'l of the Army in the State of Rhode Island," in part: "Pay Robert Williams Esq'r, Pay Master to Lt. Col. Wm. S. Smith's Regiment the sum of Four thousand Eight hundred twenty two Dollars." Signed at the conclusion by Horatio Gates, and countersigned by his aide-de-camp, "By the General's Command, Isaac Pierce, A.d.Camp." Additionally endorsed by Robert Williams to acknowledge receipt of said funds. Impressively cloth-matted and framed with an engraving of Gates on horseback and a map of the Battle of Saratoga to an overall size of 25 x 26.5. In fine condition, with slightly irregular light toning. A significant wartime letter signed by Gates, directing monies to the regiment commanded by William Stephens Smith, who Gen. George Washington later pronounced as 'one of the best Battalion officers' of the Continental Army. He led his regiment at the Battle of Monmouth, the Siege of Rhode Island, the expedition against the Iroquois Confederacy in Upstate New York, and the Battle of Springfield, then became the inspector and adjutant general of the Marquis de Lafayette’s light infantry division. Smith would go on to marry Abigail 'Nabby' Adams, the daughter of President John Adams, and so was a brother-in-law of President John Quincy Adams.

Estim. 600 - 800 USD

Lot 495 - Horatio Gates Revolutionary War-Dated Document Signed - Former British soldier (1727-1806) who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War, controversially taking credit for the victory at Saratoga. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.5 x 6.5, April 27, 1779. Pay order directing a quartermaster to "Pay unto Capt. William Pierce Seven Hundred & Sixty Four Dollars—being for his pay as Capt. of Artillery from ye 1st day of November 1778 to the 1st of May 1779—6 months—also—for retained rations—& attendance as Judge Advocat[e] to that time." Signed at the conclusion by Horatio Gates, and countersigned by his aide-de-camp, "By the General's Command, Isaac Pierce, A.d.Camp." Additionally endorsed by William Pierce to confirm receipt of payment in full; also endorsed by Pierce on the reverse, below an itemized accounting of the payment. Professionally inlaid into a larger sheet and in very good condition, with some minor loss to the trimmed edges, and heavy overall staining affecting only appearance. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Gates on horseback.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 496 - John B. Gordon Civil War-Dated Endorsement Signed - Confederate general (1832-1904) who surrendered Lee's army to Union general Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Court House. Civil War-dated endorsement signature, "J. B. Gordon," on a document wrapper, 3.25 x 7.75, February 22, 1865, pertaining to a certificate of disability "for detail in Arsenal at Selma, Ala. in the case of Priv. W. W. Chavers, Co. G, 6th Ala." Further endorsed by Walter H. Taylor, aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee, writing: "This soldier has had some experience in making fuzes at the Selma Arsenal—can he me made useful in any of the Or'ce shops in Virginia?" Below, Josiah Gorgas, the Confederate chief of ordnance who developed the South's military manufacturing capability, signs an endorsement requesting that the soldier be ordered to report to Lt. Col. W. L. Brown. Also endorsed on the opposite side by Brown and others. In fine condition. Accompanied by a document from the Danville Arsenal, March 1865, endorsed by Col. R. E. Withers and Maj. E. S. Hutter.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 497 - James Gowers: Civil War Diary and Fatal Bullet - Unique display featuring the diary of James Gowers, Co. B, 14th N.Y.H.A., featuring his diary—open to its last entries—and the bullet which mortally wounded him at Spotsylvania. The diary is open to pages filled out in pencil, headed "Virginia," in full: "Battlefield, May 12th, near Spottsylvania, Va., Without breakfast and a stormy morning we were marched into the breastworks in front of the enemy. The work of death began early. The fight on the right was very heavy and gradually came nearer. About noon we were into it. Hancock's Corps carried enemy's rifle pits & captures a whole division. Battlefield, May 13th, Spottsylvania, Taken from the first by some 24th Cavalry boys to the first hospital after laying all night in the rain. Spottsylvania Hospital, Va., May 16, Went to Fredericksburgh into an old store." The content of the rest of the diary is not known, as it has not been examined outside of the frame. Displayed beside the diary is a bullet with a handwritten caption below, identifying it as that which caused Gowers' mortal wound. In full: "This bullet was taken from the knee of James Gowers who was wounded in the battle at Spottsylvania, Va. and died from the effects. Civil War. Brother of Ann A. Gowers Wright." Impressively mounted, suede-matted, and framed to an overall size of 21 x 22. In fine condition. James A. Gowers enlisted as a private on August 4, 1863, in Lima, New York. He was mustered into Company B, New York 14th Heavy Artillery on August 29, 1863, was wounded at Spotsylvania Court House on May 12, 1864, and died of his wounds at Washington, D.C., on September 19, 1864.

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 USD

Lot 498 - Grand Army of the Republic Badge and Pin Collection - Eye-catching collection of 19 pins, badges, and ribbons, most related to the Grand Army of the Republic, featuring an assortment of colorful pieces from reunions and encampments in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, New York, and Alabama. Displayed together in a 16.25 x 12.25 Riker box. In overall very good to fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 499 - George S. Greene Civil War-Dated Document Signed - Disability Certificate - Civil engineer and Union general (1801-1899) known for his defense of the Union right flank at Culp's Hill during the Battle of Gettysburg. Civil War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. S. Greene,” one page, 8 x 10, May 15, 1862. Army of the United States document headed "Certificate of Disability for Discharge," in part: "Milo B. Collins (Private), Unattached recruit of the Sixtieth Regiment of N.Y.S. Vols. was enlisted by Lieut. G. M. Gleason of the sixtieth Regiment of N. Y. S. Vols. at DeKalb, N.Y., on the Eleventh Day of February 1862, to serve three years...I have carefully examined the said Milo B. Collins...and find him incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of...his having varicose veins that extend above the knee." Corner-mounted, matted, and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 28 x 24. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 500 - Nathanael Greene: Report Letter on the Battle of Guilford Court House - Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “T. Edwards,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, March 31, 1781. Addressed from West Point, New York, a handwritten letter from Thomas Edwards (1753-1806), deputy judge-advocate of the Continental Army, sent to Colonel Henry Jackson, commander of the 16th Massachusetts Regiment. In the letter, Edwards provides details of General Nathanael Greene's report to General Washington after the Battle of Guilford Court House. In part: “His Excellency [General Washington] has rec’d letters from Genl. Greene informing that Genl. Greene on the 16th Ins’t (I think) attacked Lord Cornwallis when a severe engagement ensued, wherein we lost 500 killed & wounded & the Enemy it is said 700. Night put an End to the Contest, both parties retiring from the Field without burying their Dead. Genl. G. intended attacking his Lordship the next Morning but a Storm prevented, he intends it however the first Opportunity - he is superior to Cornwallis, says the Continentals behaved to Admiration, & the Militia as well as could be expected of Militia.” In fine condition. The battle was fought on March 15, 1781, at modern-day Greensboro, North Carolina, where 2,100 British troops under Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis met 4,500 American soldiers commanded by Continental Army Major General Nathanael Greene. Although technically a defeat for the Continental Army, Greene inflicted significant damage on the British Army, resulting in a strategic victory for the Americans and leading up to the British surrender at Yorktown later in the year.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 501 - David Grier: Revolutionary War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed from Yorktown (1778) - Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “D. Grier,” one page, 8 x 12, January 24, 1778. Handwritten letter from Yorktown, in part: "I see by a resolve of Congress that the rank or precedence of the field officers of Pennsylvania were settled by a Board of Genl. Officers viz that Congress agree to the principle adopted by the said board 'instilling the relative rank or precedency of the officers according to the standing they held in the Army immediately before their present commissions except where persons were promoted on a principle of merit only and that the arrangement made by the said board with respect to the relative rank of the said officers be and hereby confirmed.' Your Excell'y will see by the arrangement that the Cols. James Ross, Richard Butler, Thos. Craig, Wm. Butler & Percifer Frazier are before me. Therefore I think the board by some inadvertance have mistaken the mode adopted by the members for my comm. as Major is dated the first of June 1776 & delivered to me that day which is some time prior to the dates of either of the above Genls. commission as Major. I have been so much confined by reason of my late wound that I did not see this agreement till now I am recovering fast & expect to be in camp about the first of March. Should the mistake be rectified but should it be inconvenient to verify the mistake or should it cause any uneassence among those officers above mentioned. I am ready to resign my commission rather than it should be so were any of these officers promoted on a principle of merit only. I could not have been offended as no doubt they all have merit." In good to very good condition, with heavy overall foxing and splits to folds (including complete separation to the central horizontal fold).

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 502 - Wade Hampton Autograph Letter Signed - Confederate military officer and politician (1818-1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee's Chief of Cavalry following Stuart's death on the battlefield. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, E. H. Owen embossed letterhead, December 6, 1872. Handwritten letter to J. Hanson Thomas, in part: "As you did not know before the meeting of our Board, whether any accommodation could be given to me I write to ask what determination was arrived at. I can give a sight-dft. on Memphis for $300...I should like to obtain that amt." In fine condition, with light creasing.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 503 - Winfield Scott Hancock (2) Autograph Letters Signed - "I did not even know until late in the day that an attack on Petersburg had been directed" - Union general (1824-1886) who distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous 1867 campaign known as 'Hancock's War.' Two ALSs by Winfield Scott Hancock, both to General William Farrar 'Baldy' Smith: an ALS signed "Winf'd S. Hancock, Major Gen. U.S. Vols.," three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, December 12, 1865, regarding his responsibility for a "paragraph in Lieut. General Grant's official report...I knew nothing about the enemy's force in Petersburg, or the strength of its defenses. I did not even know until late in the day that an attack on Petersburg had been directed. As soon as possible after having been informed that you were engaged there and had taken some of the enemy's works, I met you on the field. Having confidence in your judgment, from an old association with you when I was in your command, and supposing that you were probably aware of all that could well be known concerning the 'Situation,' I offered my two divisions then near at hand to assist you"; and an ALS signed "Winf'd S. Hancock," four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.25, June 4, 1880, in part: "You did not come over this A.M. as you said you would...Mitchell is still an invalid. When you come to see me next, come alone and at business hours." In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original sales folder from early 20th century antiquarian bookseller Ernest Dressel North.

Estim. 600 - 800 USD

Lot 504 - O. O. Howard Civil War-Era Letter Signed on "Rigby's Indiana battery" - Union general (1830-1909) who participated at Gettysburg and commanded the Army of Tennessee during Sherman’s March to the Sea. Civil War-era LS, one page, 7.75 x 5.5, no date. Letter to Brig. Gen. William T. Barry, in part: "Will you have the kindness to inform me whether Rigby's Indiana battery has been assigned yet and who the captain of that battery is at present—the battery was captured at Harpers Ferry." In fine condition, with scattered small stains.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 505 - O. O. Howard Signed Photograph - Union general (1830-1909) who participated at Gettysburg and commanded the Army of Tennessee during Sherman’s March to the Sea. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Oliver Otis Howard in uniform, boldly signed on the reverse in ink, "O. O. Howard, Maj. Gen." Published by Broadbent & Co. of Philadelphia. In fine condition, with light staining to the image.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 506 - O. O. Howard, John Logan, and William B. Hazen Civil War-Dated Endorsements - Civil War-dated endorsements by John A. Logan, William B. Hazen, and O. O. Howard on the reverse of a handwritten U.S. Military Telegraph by George H. Scott, one page, 5.5 x 7.5, April 24, 1865. In a telegram to Gen. Hazen, Smith writes from Goldsboro: "Have been here since 12th, please relieve me and order me to the front." On the reverse, Hazen writes: "Respectfully forwarded with the request that Col. Scott and all others belonging to this command at this New Bern and Wilmington, be ordered forward to their Regts. W. B. Hazen, Maj. Genl." Additional manuscript endorsements are signed "John A. Logan" and "O. O. Howard." Below is an autograph endorsement signed by Lewis Mulford Dayton: "Resp. referred to Genl. Schofield. Let Col. Scott join his command. By order of Maj. Genl. W. T. Sherman." In fine condition.

Estim. 500 - 700 USD

Lot 507 - David Hunter Signature - Union general (1802-1886) during the American Civil War who achieved fame by his unauthorized 1862 order emancipating slaves in three Southern states, for his leadership of United States troops during the Valley Campaigns of 1864, and as the president of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Bold ink signature, "D: Hunter, Maj. Gen.,” on an off-white 4 x 2 slip. In fine condition.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 508 - Rufus Ingalls Signed Photograph - Union general (1818-1893) who, at the beginning of the Civil War, was appointed as Chief Quarter Master of the Army of the Potomac. In 1864, his close friend and classmate, General U.S. Grant, appointed him chief quartermaster of all Union armies operating against Richmond. Desirable 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Ingalls in a near-profile pose, signed in ink, "Yours truly, Rufus Ingalls, Brig. Genl., Chief Qr. Mr. A.P." Published by Philip & Solomon's Metropolitan Gallery of Washington, D.C. In very good to fine condition, with a trimmed left edge and a couple of small spots of foxing.

Estim. 500 - 700 USD

Lot 509 - Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson Photograph - Carte-de-visite photograph of Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson, 2.5 x 4, featuring an engraved portrait of the Confederate General wearing his military uniform in a bust-length profile pose. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York. The reverse bears an ink notation by an unknown hand. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 300 USD

Lot 510 - Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson Photograph - Carte-de-visite photograph of Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson, 2.5 x 4, featuring an engraved portrait of the Confederate General wearing his military uniform in a bust-length profile pose. In very good condition, with irregular light staining and soiling.

Estim. 200 - 300 USD

Lot 511 - Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson Painting - Excellent original painting of Stonewall Jackson, oil on canvas, 17.5 x 23.75, showing the Confederate general in a noble half-length pose, signed in the lower right by the artist, "Noel." Elaborately framed to an overall size of 23.25 x 29.25. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 512 - Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson: Richmond Whig and Public Advertiser from June 6, 1862 - Complete issue of the Richmond Whig and Public Advertiser from June 6, 1862, four pages, 17.75 x 23.75, featuring stories on Stonewall Jackson's great victory in his Shenandoah Valley campaign, Benjamin Butler's infamous 'General Order No. 28' defaming Southern women, and P. G. T. Beauregard's evacuation of Corinth. It also publishes lists of wounded soldiers recuperating in Richmond's hospitals. In very good condition, with chipping and fraying to edges.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 513 - Japanese Internment: Japanese American Citizens League Typed Letter Signed by Saburo Kido - World War II-dated TLS signed “Saburo Kido,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Japanese American Citizens League letterhead, November 24, 1943. Letter to Mrs. Burton W. Musser of Salt Lake City, Utah, in full: "Utah celery, 'pride of the State of Utah,' will soon be on its way to adorn the tables of the American people throughout the nation. Members of the Japanese American Citizens League have been doing their share in raising this Utah celery, which has won a national reputation. The Salt Lake Chapter has made a selection of the choicest celery that the members have grown for this season. And as a remembrance for Thanksgiving Day to the many friends who have faith and confidence in our loyalty and who are deeply concerned with our future national headquarters is sending you a box of this celery. We hope that Utah's glory will be enhanced by being permitted to adorn your table, side by side with the holiday turkey." In fine condition. Saburo Kido (1902-1977) was an attorney and wartime president of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL). He, with other JACL leaders, made the controversial decision to cooperate with the forced removal of Japanese Americans from the west coast and their subsequent incarceration in internment camps, and promoted methods of demonstrating loyalty to the American government. One of these methods—the cultivation of popular 'Utah celery' by Japanese farmers—ensured that a Japanese-American product was enjoyed at the Thanksgiving tables of Americans nationwide.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 514 - Joseph Joffre Signed Photograph - French general (1852-1931) who served as Commander-in-Chief of French forces on the Western Front from the start of World War I until the end of 1916; hailed as the savior of France for his victory at the Marne. Vintage glossy 8.25 x 6 photo of Joffre in uniform, signed in fountain pen, "J. Joffre.” Reverse bears an Underwood & Underwood credit stamp. In fine condition, with light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Accompanied by a transmittal letter from his chef d'etat and two original mailing covers.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 515 - Joseph E. Johnston Autograph Letter Signed on the 1880 Election and the Black Vote - US Army officer (1807-1891) who served in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wars, and was also one of the most senior general officers in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. ALS signed “J. E. Johnston,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, October 11, 1880. Handwritten letter to Gen. William Farrar 'Baldy' Smith, in part: "The Richmond district (mine) has never been doubtful, for it has the staunchest population in the world—especially in Richmond, which has 3/7ths of the votes. But the recent action of the republicans has taken from Mahone all chances of republican help. For the authorities here have directed the party in Va. to bring out full tickets, congressional and electoral. This will make Mahone's party decidedly the weakest of the three and nothing can now hurt us in the state but such a money contribution by the republican party as will pay the poll-taxes of the negroes of the state. That payment is a necessary qualification to voting. Our party is confident, therefore...If the republican committee should send money to Va. for negro poll taxes, the democratic might make an offset by paying those of some poor whites." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original sales folder from early 20th century antiquarian bookseller Ernest Dressel North.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 516 - Joseph E. Johnston Signature - US Army officer (1807-1891) who served in the Mexican-American War and Seminole Wars, and was also one of the most senior general officers in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Ink signature, "J. E. Johnston," on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light scuffing, and mounting remnants on the back. Accompanied by an unsigned carte-de-visite portrait.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 517 - Kennedy PT-109: Katsumori Yamashiro Autograph Manuscript Signed with Sketch - Japanese naval officer who commanded the 11th Flotilla (1900-1986) and who was Senior Officer on board the destroyer Amagiri on the night of the collision with John F. Kennedy's PT-109. AMS, signed "Capt. Katsumori Yamashiro, Cmdr.," one page, 8.5 x 11, no date, headed: "The True Story of Pres. John F. Kennedy's PT 109 Collision." Handwritten manuscript by Katsumori Yamashiro, highlighted by a detailed hand-drawn map charting the incident within the waterways of the Solomon Islands. In part: "The true story of PT 109 must be told so that everyone will know what actually happened that day. The day was Aug. 2, 1943 and the 11th Destroyer Flotilla of the Imperial Japanese Navy was on patrol in the Vella Gulf. The flagship 'Amagiri' was part of the 11th Destroyer Flotilla...I, Katsumori Yamashiro was captain and in full command of the flagship Amagiri, which was to accidentally ram the PT 109. Upon sighting the PT 109, my concern was the distance was closing, and if the Amagiri would collide with the PT 109 the bow of the Amagiri might burn by the explosion of the torpedo on board the PT 109. I, Captain Yamashiro ordered 'Hard-A-Port' which was to avoid collision. Afterward Skipper Lt. Cmdr. Hanami told a deliberate lie when he ordered 'Hard-A-Starboard.' The fact the Amagiri hit PT 109 with her starboard propellor blade proves the starboard statement a lie. When turning starboard it is impossible she could hit anything with her starboard propellor. If there would still be an Imperial Japanese Navy, Skipper would be reprimanded and disgraced for this outrageous lie, completely ignoring my presence on board. Unfortunately, his lie was picked up by Mr. Donnovan in his version of PT 109. Of course, Mr. Donovan's version reached more people but it is not the truth. My story is the truth. I was there, I was in command and my order was to avoid collision. I am writing this to provide history with the truth. I as commander of the Amagiri tried to avoid collision with PT 109. It was sunk by accident and not intentionally." In fine condition.

Estim. 600 - 800 USD

Lot 518 - Francis Scott Key Autograph Letter Signed - Baltimore lawyer (1779-1843) who was inspired to write the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British in 1814. ALS signed “F. S. Key,” one page, 7.75 x 8.75, no date. Handwritten letter to a gentleman, offering advice on a sensitive situation. In part: "After what passed as to allowing you six weeks to get certificates of your son's good conduct in the office, & recommendations for him...there is no danger of any other course being taken—it is impossible. I think therefore you ought at once to resign & apply for the office for your son, referring to the letters you have already given, & stating that you will procure others...If you do not resign, they may make that a cause for removing you & giving the appointment to the present applicant...I am sure it is best to resign at once." Beautifully cloth-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 25.5 x 18.25. In fine condition.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 USD

Lot 519 - Hugh Judson Kilpatrick Signed Photograph - From a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery - American military officer (1836-1881), who, as a general in the Civil War, earned the sobriquet ‘Kill-Cavalry’ for his gung-ho disregard for the lives of the soldiers under his command. Following the Civil War he served as the American Minister to Chile in the Johnson and Grant administrations; after a decade long hiatus, he was reappointed to that post by Garfield but died shortly after arriving at the Chilean capital. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Hugh Judson Kilpatrick in uniform, boldly signed on the mount in ink, "J. Kilpatrick." Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. In fine condition.

Estim. 600 - 800 USD

Lot 520 - Hugh Judson Kilpatrick Civil War-Dated Signed Endorsement - American military officer (1836-1881), who, as a general in the Civil War, earned the sobriquet 'Kill-Cavalry' for his gung-ho disregard for the lives of the soldiers under his command. Civil War-dated ink endorsement signature, "J. Kilpatrick," concluding a manuscript note on an off-white 3.25 x 2 slip clipped from a docketing panel, October 27, 1863, in full: "Approved and respectfully forwarded." In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 521 - Hugh Judson Kilpatrick Engraving: 'Setting Out on His Cavalry Raid' - Large and detailed 21 x 15 engraving entitled "General Kilpatrick setting out on his cavalry raid to rescue the Federal prisoners confined in Libby Prison and on Belle Isle," depicting Hugh Judson Kilpatrick and his men gathered on horseback. Double-matted to an overall size of 27.5 x 21.5. In fine condition, with light overall toning.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 522 - Herbert Kitchener Signed Photograph - British military officer and statesman (1850-1916) who served as Victoria's aide-de-camp in Sudan, commanded the British forces during the Boer War, and was appointed secretary of state for war at the outbreak of World War I. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Field Marshal Kitchener in his decorated uniform by Bassano of London, boldly signed across the top in ink, "Kitchener of Khartoum." Mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 10.25 x 12.5. In fine condition.

Estim. 500 - 700 USD

Lot 523 - Henry Knox Revolutionary War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed - Revolutionary War general, first United States Secretary of War, and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750-1806). Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, June 30, 1782. Handwritten letter to "Colonel Brooks," in full: "I enclose a rough draught of a memorial and petition to the assembly and Senate, I do not remember whether the Governor ought to be included in the address. I should have sent it yesterday but I could not find an opportunity. I earnestly request that you and Colonel Sheperd would make any additions, alterations, or erasements that you may think proper." Handsomely cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and descriptive plaque to an overall size of 27 x 25. In fine condition.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 USD

Lot 524 - Henry Laurens Revolutionary War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed - Important South Carolina statesman (1724-1792) who served in the Continental Congress. Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “Henry Laurens, President of Congress,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 17, 1778. Handwritten letter as president of the Continental Congress, sent to "The Honorable George Bryan Esquire, Vice President, Pennsylvania," in full: "I have the honor of inclosing under this Cover an act of Congress of the 14th Inst. requesting the supreme executive power of this State to adopt measures for insuring a strict observance of the present Embargo on Provisions." Beautifully cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 26.25 x 24.5. In fine condition.

Estim. 800 - 1 200 USD

Lot 525 - Fitzhugh Lee Signature - American soldier and politician (1835-1905), nephew of Robert E. Lee, who was a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War and a general during the Spanish-American War. In the interval between the two wars, Lee served as Governor of Virginia and Consul General at Havana. Ink signature, "Fitzhugh Lee, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 26-1902," on an off-white 5.25 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with some light show-through from an unrelated signature on the back.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 526 - Robert E. Lee Painting - Impressive original painting of Robert E. Lee, oil on canvas, 17.5 x 23.5, showing the Confederate commander in a distinguished half-length pose, signed in the lower right by the artist, "Noel." Elaborately framed to an overall size of 23.25 x 29. In fine condition, with wear to the bottom of the frame.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 527 - Robert E. Lee Hair Strand - Strand of gray hair attributed to Robert E. Lee, housed in a magnifying case and double-matted with a portrait and provenance caption to an overall size of 9 x 11. The caption reads: "Several strands of Robert E. Lee's light gray hair which were originally contained within a gold locket which in turn was passed down through the Lee family to Mr. Beverly Middleton, nephew of Robert E. Lee III. The locket was sold at Butterfields auction in 2001." In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 528 - Defeat of Robert E. Lee: New York Times from May 9, 1864 - Complete issue of The New-York Times from May 9, 1864, eight pages, 15 x 20.5, reporting "Glorious News: Defeat and Retreat of Lee's Army." Front-page headlines include: "Two Days Battle in Virginia," "The Struggle of Thursday and of Friday in the Wilderness," "Immense Rebel Losses," "Lee Leaves His Killed and Wounded in Our Hands," "Our Loss Twelve Thousand," "Gen. Sherman's Movements in Georgia," and "Retreat of Joe Johnston's Army Toward Atlanta." In very good to fine condition, with binding holes and old tape along the left edge, and some fraying to edges.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 529 - Robert E. Lee's Surrender: Boston Daily Advertiser from April 10, 1865 - Complete issue of the Boston Daily Advertiser from April 10, 1865, four pages, 21 x 29.75, reporting on the surrender of Robert E. Lee: "Peace! The Closing Victory of the War! Surrender of General Lee and His Whole Army!" The newspaper outlines the terms of the capitulation and publishes some of the correspondence between Gen. U. S. Grant, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton pertaining to the surrender. In good to very good condition, with some staining, and losses and fraying to edges.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 530 - Robert E. Lee's Surrender: New York Herald from April 10, 1865 - Front and back pages of the New York Herald from April 10, 1865, opened to 30 x 21.5, reporting on the "Surrender of Lee and his Whole Army to Grant." Headlines include: "All Honor to Grant, Meade, Sheridan, Ord, Humphreys, Wright, Griffin, Parke, and their Brave Troops," "The Surrender," "The Terms," and "Jeff. Davis at Danville." The newspaper outlines the terms of the capitulation and publishes some of the correspondence between Gen. U. S. Grant and Gen. Robert E. Lee pertaining to the surrender. The rear page features a large map of Grant's "operations against Lee in Virginia; of Sherman's operations against Johnston in North Carolina; of Stoneman's operations on the Danville and Greensboro Railroad, and of Hancock's movement from Staunton." Impressively matted and framed to an overall size of 38 x 29. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creasing, and some paper loss.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 531 - Libby Prison Lithograph by J. L. Barlow (1882) - Uncommon 11.75 x 10 lithograph entitled "Libby Prison, the only picture in existence, as it appeared August 23, 1863," with the copyright notice in the lower border reading: "Copyright, 1882, by J. L. Barlow, Richmond, Va., Published by Wm. A. Mountcastle, Richmond Va." Displayed in a worn 14.75 x 13 frame. In good to very good condition, with moderate overall staining, soiling, and losses to edges.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 532 - War of 1812: The Weekly Register (October 23, 1813) - Complete issue of The Weekly Register from October 23, 1813, published in Baltimore, 16 pages, featuring a letter by William Henry Harrison reporting his victory over the Chippewas and Ottawas. Includes the text of the Connecticut governor's speech on the war, plus reports on the United States Navy, the election in New Jersey, and other wartime news. Disbound from a larger volume and in very good condition, with splits along the hinges and scattered staining.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 533 - John B. Magruder Autograph Letter Signed - Career army officer (1807-1871) who served with distinction in the US Army in the Mexican-American War, as a Confederate general in the Civil War, and as a postbellum general in the Imperial Mexican Army. As a Confederate general, 'Prince John' routed Union forces at Big Bethel and recaptured Galveston in a daring attack in January 1863. ALS signed "J. Bankhead Magruder," two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 23, 1867. Handwritten letter to William Hughes, in part: "I have this moment received your kind note and will call upon you at Mr. Cook's with great pleasure-I received in St. Louis a loving & effectionate [sic] letter from my old friend Wm. Hughes, which was intended to reach me in...Louisville & thence to St. Louis & I would have answered it but that I expected to return...to do so in person. I find however that I must go to...Texas in a few days. I must postpone the pleasure of a visit to West River until my return." In fine condition.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 534 - Massachusetts (3) Signed Revolutionary War-Era Financial Documents (1777-1780) - Impressively large display featuring three Revolutionary War-era State of Massachusetts financial documents, issued between 1777 and 1780, signed in ink by various state officials, including: a 1777 bond in the amount of £58.6, carrying an interest rate of 6% per annum, signed at the conclusion by Treasurer Henry Gardner, Sr., and countersigned by three committee members; a 1780 'bounty note' in the amount of ten pounds, signed at the conclusion by Treasurer Henry Gardner, Sr., and countersigned by two committee members; and a 1780 commodity bond in the amount of £374, signed in ink by Treasurer Henry Gardner, Sr., and countersigned by committee members Richard Cranch and Thomas Dawes. Impressively cloth-matted and framed together with a descriptive plaque and map to an overall size of 38 x 31.5. In overall fine condition.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 535 - George B. McClellan (2) Autograph Letters Signed: "I have done all the talking I can in favor of giving the south their rights" - Two ALSs by George B. McClellan: an ALS signed "McC," one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Company letterhead, January 10, 1860, in part: "I have worked myself in a philosophic frame of mind, & suppose whatever the north does is right. I have done all the talking I can in favor of giving the south their rights—& everybody agrees with me. If it comes to fighting I shall have the consolation that my thoughts & words have been right towards the south...& with all my heart & soul do what I can for the nation in which I was born"; and an ALS signed "Geo. B. McClellan," one page, 5 x 8, April 16, 1885, briefly replying to a letter from Gen. William Farrar 'Baldy' Smith. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by the original sales folder from early 20th century antiquarian bookseller Ernest Dressel North.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 536 - George B. McClellan Signed Photograph - Published by Alexander Gardner - Union general (1826-1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the 'Young Napoleon,' who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lincoln. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of George McClellan seated in his Union Army uniform, signed on the mount in ink, "Geo. B. McClellan, Maj. Gen. U.S.A." Published by Alexander Gardner of Washington. In very good condition, with overall speckled toning, and some dampstaining to the top center.

Estim. 300 - 500 USD

Lot 537 - George B. McClellan Autograph Letter Signed - Union general (1826-1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee's army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1864 and later served as Governor of New Jersey. ALS signed "Geo. B. McClellan," one page, 4.75 x 7.5, June 27, [no year]. Handwritten letter to a gentleman, in part: "I was very glad to hear from you again after so long an interval.... It is possible that I may pass through Boston in August, but I do not expect to leave home before that time." Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 17 x 13. In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 538 - George B. McClellan Autograph Letter Signed - Union general (1826-1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the 'Young Napoleon,' who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lincoln. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, no date. Handwritten letter to Major J. E. Montgomery. In part: “I received Mrs. Montgomery’s kind note on my return this evening. I am very sorry to learn of your continued illness, the more so as it will deprive me of the satisfaction of having your services...I expect to leave the city on Monday evening for a few days, so that it is very necessary for me to make other arrangements at once. Mrs. McClellan unites with me in kindest regards to Mrs. Montgomery & yourself." In fine condition, with a thin strip of toning along the left edge.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 539 - George B. McClellan War-Dated Autograph Note Signed to His Chief of Artillery - Civil War-dated ANS signed “McClellan,” one page, 4.75 x 4.25, Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac letterhead, 1861. Hastily handwritten note by Major General George B. McClellan to his chief of artillery, Brigadier General William Farquhar Barry, in full: “Have you any platforms for the 8″ siege howitzers to be placed in battery near Sumner’s Hd Qtrs?” In fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 540 - Irvin McDowell Letter Signed - Union general (1818-1885) best remembered for leading the losing Union forces in the First Battle of Bull Run; later he was in charge of the army which defended Washington. LS signed “Irvin McDowell, A.A.G.,” one page, 7.75 x 8.75, March 29, 1848. Letter from "Head Quarters, Army of Occupation, Monterey, Mex.," to Capt. C. W. Davis. In full: "The General Commanding directs me to say that the charges preferred against you by Major Vinton, will be submitted to a Court of Inquiry." In fine condition.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 541 - George G. Meade Civil War-Dated Autograph Railroad Pass Signed - Union general (1815-1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee's Confederates at Gettysburg. Autograph railroad pass signed by George G. Meade, one page, 3 x 2, February 15, 1864. In full: "Pass over the Orange & Alexandria R.R. to Culpepper C.H. the bearer T. W. Evans—Geo. G. Meade, Maj. Genl." The reverse bears the red ink stamp of the United States Military Railroad (USMRR), which operated the captured railroad, as well as an early owner's penciled notes. In fine condition.

Estim. 500 - 700 USD

Lot 542 - George G. Meade Early Autograph Letter Signed as a 21-Year-Old Surveyor - Early ALS signed “Geo. G Meade, Eng'r Miss'pi Survey,” one page, 8 x 9.75, January 16, 1837. Addressed from New Orleans, a handwritten letter to E. & G.W. Blunt, in part: “Your letter of the 2d. inst. directed to Mr. Liddell informing him of the shipment of the Tide Guages & Water Instruments was received today...In addition to acknowledging the receipt I have to inform you that on opening the instrument boxes the other day the Tripod to the Dumpy Level No. 1 was not to be found, as it must be with you, I have to request that you will forward it by the first packet consigning to Geo. E. Chase, 37 Natchez Street, New Orleans.” In very good to fine condition, with paper loss to the lower left corner, and show-through from mounting remnants on the back. A considerably early letter from Meade that predates our other past examples by nearly a quarter-century. This letter dates to not much longer after Meade, just 21 years of age and already a veteran of the Second Seminole War, resigned from the United States Army. With his experience as an assistant surveyor on the construction of the Long Island Railroad, Meade returned to Florida and worked as a private citizen for his brother-in-law, James Duncan Graham, as an assistant surveyor to the United States Army Corps of Topographical Engineers on a railroad project. He conducted additional survey work for the Topographical Engineers on the Texas-Louisiana border, the Mississippi River Delta, and the northeastern boundary of Maine and Canada. Meade reentered the army in 1842 when a congressional measure excluded civilians from working in the Army Corps of Topographical Engineers. Edmund March Blunt (1770-1862) founded a nautical bookstore in Newburyport, Massachusetts, in 1793 and soon expanded into nautical map and chart publishing. In 1802, Blunt moved his shop to New York, where he published and sold nautical books and charts, and sold and repaired nautical instruments. Blunt’s son, Edmund (1799-1866) became an assistant to Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler, conducting map surveys for the U.S. Coast Survey, and contributing surveys to his father’s publishing firm. In 1824, the younger Edmund and his brother George William Blunt (1802-1878) opened their own nautical supplies shop in New York, trading as E. & G.W. Blunt. They took over some of the publishing from their father’s firm and expanded into offering navigational instruments under the E. & G.W. Blunt name.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

Lot 543 - George G. Meade Autograph Letter Signed - Union general (1815-1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee's Confederates at Gettysburg. ALS signed "Geo. G. Meade, Maj. Genl. USA," one page, 5 x 8, May 25, 1866. Handwritten letter to Colonel F. A. Walker, in part: "It has given me great pleasure to forward to the War Dept. Maj. Genl. Hancock's letter recommending you for the Brevet of Brig. Genl." In fine condition, with some light edge toning.

Estim. 200 - 400 USD

Lot 544 - Nelson A. Miles Signature - American soldier (1839-1925) who is the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War, celebrated as the captor of Geronimo. Ink signature, "Truly yours, Nelson A. Miles,” on an off-white 2.5 x 2.75 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition, with closely cropped edges. Accompanied by an unsigned modern photo of Miles.

Estim. 100 - 200 USD

Lot 545 - John S. Mosby Signed Postcard - Confederate ranger (1833-1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. Photo postcard of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C., 3.5 x 5.5, signed in fountain pen, "Jno. S. Mosby." Collector's notation below indicates that it was received on February 16, 1908. In fine condition, with a couple of collector's notations, and a stain to the left of the signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

Estim. 400 - 600 USD

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