The War Between the States
LIVE AND INTERNET AUCTION - PART II

Part 1 Lots 628-710/ Part 2 Lots 711-802
BEGINS AT 12 NOON EASTERN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2002

THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES PART I - Lots 628-710

711. ALBERT PIKE (1809 - 1891) Confederate brigadier general who led Indians fighting for the Confederacy at Pea Ridge. He resigned in protest over the treatment of his Indian soldiers. Good content A.L.S. 1p. 4to., "Home", Jan. 30, 1883 to fellow Gen. Marcus J. Wright. In part: "...I knew and valued and had a great affection for poor Tom Avery, the best and kindest, the truest and most genial of all men...I return your verses, much thanks. They are not doggerel. There is true poetic feeling in them. I have not yet heard from the Secretary of War, in regard to the Records...I hope there is no obstacle in the way of getting placed on the list...". Light soiling, else very good. $100-150

712. JOHN POPE (1822 - 1892) Union major general who headed the Army of Virginia, trounced by Lee and Jackson and relieved in favor of McClellan. A.L.S. on Dept. of the Missouri letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Fort Leavenworth, Feb. 28, 1873 mentioning that a relative will be visiting Colorado and asking that courtesies be extended to the man. Light soiling and offsetting, very good. $100-150

713. DAVID D. PORTER (1813 - 1891) Union admiral who received the surrenders of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and was indispensable in the siege and subsequent Union victory at Vicksburg. A.L.S. "David D. Porter" 3pp. 8vo., Washington D.C. June 12, 1872, to Sen. John Sherman, in part: "...[I] feel much indebted to you for the kind interest you have taken in Mrs. B [?] and in the application of her son to her late husband's place...It is too late to do anything and it will be necessary to wait until Congress meets again and the President returns to Washington...". Very good. $150-200

714. MATHEW W. RANSOM (1826 - 1904) Confederate brigadier general who fought in the Seven days, Sharpsburg and Petersburg, wounded three times in the process. A.L.S. on Senate letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Sep. 14, 1894 to his wife, in part: "...Every one at Hickory & Asheville was pleased with the Speech. I think the people of the state very generally are in favor of me...you have been so loving & good & dear to me in every way...I will write you & George from home...". Folds, else very good. $150-200

715. MATHEW W. RANSOM A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo. on Senate letterhead, Washington, June 15, 1878 to his wife. In part: "...I have thought so much of you all since you and Tom have been together. I know you remember the summer at Shocco and Warrenton before we were married...I have received Joe's and Bob's report from Chapel Hill. They are very indifferent but I will bear it tho' it almost breaks my heart. I strained my last resource to send them to College and did everything I could...they ought to have tried to please me - but I have resolved not to scold about it...". Some dampstaining not materially affecting legibility, otherwise very good. $150-200

716. MATHEW W. RANSOM A.L.S. on Senate letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Apr. 21, 1893 to his son, Thomas, in part: "...There is nothing I will not do to make you happy. Most all men are sometimes indiscreet and the only thing to do is to correct the imprudence. Let nothing tempt you into any thing doubtful...I am your best friend & will never fail to help you. I only regret that you did not tell me the matters...". Splits at folds repaired on verso, yet a 1/4" dia. hole remains affecting one word, chip at top margin, good condition with signature unaffected. $100-150

717. MATHEW W. RANSOM Bold signature "Matt W. Ransom" in the address area of an envelope addressed to his wife, in Jackson, Miss., 1881. Very good. $60-80

718. ROBERT BARNWELL RHETT (1800 - 1876) The Confederacy's "Father of Secession", it was "fireeater" Rhett's newspaper The Charleston Mercury which proclaimed "THE UNION IS DISSOLVED!" Fine signature cut from a letter: "Yours very sincerely, R. B. Rhett", with separate date and place "Washington March 10, 1851". Very good. $100-150

719. JAMES C. RICE (1829 - 1864) Union brigadier general who fought at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg where he is credited with securing Little Round Top against a flanking movement, killed at Spotsylvania. Excellent, rare war-date signature "James C. Rice Brig. Genl" penned on a slip of paper. Fine, with ample margins.$150-250

720. WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS (1819 - 1898) Union major general who headed the Army of the Cumberland to gain a hard-won victory at Murfreesboro, only to be routed by Longstreet at Chickamauga. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, [n.p.], Nov. 19, 1879, a Society of the Cumberland appointment with attractive vignettes at corners, and bearing a facsimile signature of George H. Thomas. Boldly signed by Rosecrans vertically across the text: "W. S. Rosecrans". Slight gluestains to left margin, otherwise very good condition. $100-150

721. RUFUS SAXTON (1824 - 1908) Union brigadier general who won a Medal of Honor for his defense of Harper's Ferry, also instrumental in the enlistment and organization of blacks into the federal army. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Washington D.C., Sep. 15, 1889 to the Local Ex.[ecutive] Committee [of the] Society of the Army of the Cumberland, regretting his inability to be present at a reunion celebration. In part: "...In response to your invitation I greatly regret that I cannot be present with my old comrades of the Army of the Cumberland at their twentieth reunion. To take place on those glorious historic fields which cluster around Lookout Mountain. The occasion will be an interesting one. reviving precious memories of heroic lives freely given and brave deeds done for the cause we loved...". Usual folds, otherwise very good. $100-150

722. JOHN MCALLISTER SCHOFIELD (1819 - 1898) Union major general who headed the Army of the Cumberland to gain a hard-won victory at Murfreesboro, only to be routed by Longstreet at Chickamauga. A.N.S. "J. M. Schofield Maj. Gen. USA" 1p., 8vo., Governor's Island N.Y., June 28, 1886. Slight toning at top, very good.$30-50

723. PHILIP H. SHERIDAN (1831 - 1888) Union major general of cavalry and famous Indian fighter. Sheridan's fighting prowess was evident throughout the war, from Booneville to Chickamauga and the elimination of J.E.B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, [n.p., n.d.], a Society of the Army of the Potomac document, conferring membership on H. D. Ardern. Very good condition, never folded. $150-200

724. PHILIP H. SHERIDAN Large, bold signature "P. H. Sheridan Lt. General USA" beautifully matted with an engraving and brass plaque, ready to frame. $100-150

725. PHILIP H. SHERIDAN Bold signature on a card: "P. H. Sheridan Lieut. General". Very good. $100-150

726. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN (1820 - 1891) Union major general declared by the press to be "insane", he led his army in their March to the Sea, taking Atlanta, Savannah and Columbia along the way. Closing paragraph from a letter setting forth his travel plans, nicely signed at conclusion. Very good to fine. $150-200

727. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN Signature, closely-cut with a collector's notation just beneath. $100-150

728. FRANCIS B. SPINOLA (1821 - 1891) Union brigadier general who commanded a brigade at Suffolk, wounded while leading a bayonet charge at Wapping Heights. Concluding paragraph and signature from a letter, 1p. 12mo. [n.p., n.d.], in part: "Mrs. Spinola tells me that she completely knocked you out at a little game called cribbage...that makes her think she is a champion...". Unevenly trimmed with a blank corner excised, mounted. $60-80

729. ISAAC INGALLS STEVENS (1818 - 1862) Union major general and western explorer, fought with distinction at Port Royal, Secessionville and Second Bull Run; killed in an engagement at Chantilly. Fine signature on a slip: "Isaac I. Stevens Olympia Washington Territory". $150-200

730. ALEXANDER P. STEWART (1824 - 1886) Union major general severely wounded facing Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, also active at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Fine content A.N.S. signed twice "Alex. P. Stewart" 1p. 8vo., Chickamauga, Ga., June 10, 1897, in part: "...'God doth not need either man's work or his own gifts...he shall judge upon the nations and shall beat their people; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more...". Very good.$300-500

731. CARTER L. STEVENSON (1817 - 1888) Confederate major general who led with distinction at Cumberland Gap, later captured at Vicksburg, exchanged, and again led his forces from Missionary Ridge to Bentonville. Bold signature cut from a document, likely war-date: "C. L. Stevenson Maj. Genl". Very good, with ample margins for matting. $150-200

732. RICHARD TAYLOR (1826 - 1879) Confederate lieutenant general and son of Zachary Taylor, he fought with Jackson in the Valley Campaign and crushed Bank's advance in the Red River campaign. Signature, "R. Taylor" with rank in another hand taken from a document, mounted, very good. $300-400

733. JAMES S. THOMAS (1802 - 1874) Union sympathizer during the American Civil War, Mayor of St. Louis, elected in 1864 for three terms. L.S. "James S. Thomas" as Mayor on official letterhead, 2pp. 4to., St. Louis, Jan. 26, 1866, recommending a Mr. Lucian Eaton for the position of U. S. District Attorney for Eastern Missouri. Very good. $40-60

734. M. JEFF THOMPSON (1826 - 1876) Confederate raider who commanded a brigade in Missouri and threatened to retake New Orleans from Union forces. Fine A.Q.S. on a 24mo. card, New Orleans, July 27, 1874, in full: "I have no time now to hunt up old and useless documents for my authority on the Confederacy was based upon my Missouri Commission, letters from Superior officers and the love and valor of the soldiers. M. Jeff Thompson once Brigadier General now Chief State Engineer". A few tiny rust spots from an old paperclip have virtually no effect, else very good. $300-400

735. JOSEPH G. TOTTEN (1788 - 1864) Union brigadier general who commanded the Army's Corps of Engineers. Manuscript L.S. 1p. 4to., Engineer Dept., Washington, Mar. 5, 1861, in part: "...Orders have been issued from the Head Qrs. of the Army for the return of the detachments of the Engineer Comp'ys serving in the Dept. of the Pacific...". Expertly inlaid, near fine. No doubt Washington ordered the recall of the engineers as war sabers began to rattle more loudly. $75-100

736. DAVID E. TWIGGS (1790 - 1862) Confederate major general who turned over his Federal forces to Ben McCulloch at the start of the war, and was later given command of the District of Louisiana. Large signature: "D.E. Twiggs, Col. U.S. Army" on a slip of paper, very good. $100-150

737. EMORY UPTON (1839 - 1881) Union brigadier general who fought at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, wounded at Spotsylvania and defended Washington from Early's raid. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Fort Monroe, Nov. 29, 1877 in his typical scrawl, explaining that he believes that a sufficient number of police may negate the necessity for a company of soldiers to undertake a task. Very good.$100-150

738. EDWARD C. WALTHALL (1831 - 1898) Confederate major general who fought at Missionary Ridge, and later covered Hood's retreat at Nashville. Fine signature "E.C. Walthall Missi." on heavy card stock. Minor soiling and staining, else very good.$100-150

739. CADWALLADER C. WASHBURN (1818 - 1882) Union major general who led three divisions in Grant's siege and ultimate taking of Vicksburg. D.S. "C. C. Washburn" 1p. 8" x 3", Minneapolis, Dec. 13, 1880, a check drawn on the Security Bank of Minnesota. Very good. $40-60

740. ALEXANDER S. WEBB (1835 - 1911) Union brigadier general who held the "Bloody Angle" against Pickett's charge at Gettysburg. D.S. 1p. 8 1/2" x 2" with illustrated letterhead, New York, Nov. 24, 1894, an invoice from a "street sprinkling" firm approved by Webb at bottom. Minor paper adhesion at upper left from a similar document, otherwise very good. $75-100

741. GIDEON WELLES (1802 - 1878) Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy who proposed the blockade of Southern ports and the construction of an ironclad fleet. Manuscript L.S. as Secretary of the Navy on Navy Dept. letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 29, 1865 authorizing a prison official to: "...strengthen the place of confinement for prisoners at the Marine Post, San Francisco...". Some blurring, else very good. $75-100

742. JOSEPH WHEELER (1836 - 1906) Confederate major general, "Fighting Joe" was a brilliant cavalry officer who raided Rosecrans at Chattanooga and harassed Sherman's army through Georgia and the Carolinas. A.L.S. "Joseph Wheeler" to his daughters, 3pp. 8vo., Mexico City, Dec. 12, 1904, in part: "...A lady called on me and said she knew you at the Bancroft Hotel...she wanted to do type writing for 80 cents...I could not recall her...Our test before the President was a wonderful success. It will do us good...". Very good. $150-200

743. AMIEL W. WHIPPLE (1816 - 1863) Union major general who led a division in the defense of Washington, at Fredericksburg, and at Chancellorsville where he was mortally wounded. Rare A.D.S. 1p. 4to., Detroit, Jan. 9, 1860, in full: "Mr. James T. baker has been employed by me and I consider him an excellent draughtsman. A. W. Whipple Capt. of Engr.". Light soiling, a few chips at left margin, expertly inlaid and overall very good. $300-400

744. THOMAS WILLIAMS (1815 - 1862) Union brigadier general in operations at New Orleans, led the digging of the abortive Vicksburg canal, killed in action at Baton Rouge. Rare signature on a small sheet: "Very respectfully Tho. Williams" . Very good. $200-300 26081

745. JOHN H. WINDER (1800 - 1865) Confederate brigadier general and commander of the Confederate Libby Prison, Belle Isle and the notorious prison at Andersonville. He escaped the hangman, dying just before war's end. War-date L.S. "Jn. H. Winder " 1p. 4to., "Head Q. Dept. of Music" Richmond, Mar. 15, 1862, to A. C. GODWIN, Provost Marshall of Richmond and later a Brigadier General who fought at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. In part: "...You will furnish such detail for the `Court Martial' as the Judge Advocate may demand...". Slight foxing at right margin, else very good. $200-300

746. JOHN H. WINDER War-date A.E.S. in pencil on the verso of a letter from H. D. Whitcumb, 1p. lg. 8vo., Richmond, Mar. 28, 1862, regarding "...A considerable amount of whiskey in one Depot here which we would like to have removed...". Winder's endorsement reads in full: "the Provost Marshall will attend to this & take the necessary steps. W. H. Winder Brig". Very good. $150-250

747. JOHN H. WINDER War-date A.D.S. signed with initials, 1p. 16mo., [n.p. but Richmond, n.d.], in full: "Provost Marshall will permit Mr. Blair to remove two barrels of Cider Vinegar from the central depot. Very good. JHW". Very good condition.$150-200

748. JOHN H. WINDER War-date A.E.S. on verso of a letter from John B. Stuart, 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Apr. 24, 1862, regarding the providing of accommodations for "...the large number of discharged sick laborers in this City...". Winder endorses in full: "Provost Marshall send the account this Jno. H. Winder Brig". Irregular bottom margin, otherwise very good. $150-250

749. JOHN L. WORDEN (1818 - 1897) Union naval commander of the Monitor during her historic clash with the CSS Merrimac at Hampton Roads. A.L.S. 1p. sm. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], in pencil to a lady: "...This will be handed to you by Miss Howard, the daughter of an old shipmate on mine on the `Monitor'...Her father rendered faithful & efficient service during the war...[which] entitles her to the kind consideration of the lady patriots of the country...". Very good.
$150-200

750. BENNETT H. YOUNG (?-1919) Confederate officer who served in the Kentucky, but is best remembered for his daring raid on St. Albans, Vermont. Upon confinement he escaped from prison. Nice partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong legal folio, Louisville, June 19, 1893, a signed stock certificate for one hundred shares in Louisville Southern Railroad Company, featuring an elegant engraving of a locomotive and farm tools, signed as President. Tail end of the signature is a bit light and two binding holes both left corners, else very good to fine.$150-250

751. 1864 LINCOLN ELECTION BALLOT A great war-date 1p. 3" x 7 7/8", Miami, Oh., presidential ballot supporting Lincoln's for president and Johnson as vice president in 1864. The ticket has a great patriotic motif depicting Columbia with a sword labeled "Union". In 1863, Ohio's state legislature established special voting procedures for soldiers in the field. A small "spindle cancel" hole in the center of the piece and a pencil notation indicates that it was actually used by 1st Lieut. Samuel Brandon of the 71th Ohio Volunteers. An attractive document with one slight crease in the lower margin and some slight staining, else very good.$150-250

752. 20TH TEXAS INFANTRY LETTER A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Galveston, Tex. Ap.16, 1863, in which J.E. Wallis of the 20th Texas writes his wife: "...I have read and reread your letter time and again & it affords me a great deal of pleasure. Your earnest pleadings and solicitations cannot be thrown aside unnoticed, in regard to my being cut loose from this horrible war. Hence I must tell you candidly that I have been considering this matter for some time...I have become heartily tired of this life, so I have now set out with a full determination to get out of it if I can. I am trying to get a substitute...I expect that it will cost me a pretty good pile. I will write you from time to time to let you know how I come on...". Very good.
$150-200

753. 2ND ALABAMA CAVALRY OFFICERS CASHIERED War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 35, 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Apr. 4, 1863 concerning the court martial of Col. F.M. Hunter and Major M.R. Marks, both of the 2nd Alabama Cavalry, whom appear to have gotten into a severe fight with either each other or a superior officer. Unlike most cases in which the charges were dropped, both men were actually cashiered. Worthy of further research. Toned with some ink bleeding, else very good.$50-100

754. 4TH U.S.C.T. MARYLAND ENLISTMENT Partly-printed D.S. on official "State of Maryland" form, 1p. oblong 8vo., Dorchester Co., Md., July 25, 1865 concerning an affidavit by Joseph Yates attesting that a black man was free at the time of his enlistment, in part: "...The said John F. Camper at the time of his enlistment...was a free man, and recognized as such by the community and had been so recognized for at least eight years...". Pvt. Camper served gallantly throughout the Civil War in Co. D, 4th United States Colored Troops and was at the battles of the Crater, Chaffin Farm and Fort Fisher, N.C. Fold split repaired with archival tape affects some of text, else very good.$100-200

755. BATTLE OF THE CRATER U.S.C.T FIELD & STAFF MUSTER ROLL A great partly-printed muster roll for the field and staff of the 27th U. S. C. T. 2pp. 15 1/2" x 11 3/4", Aug. 31, 1863, Petersburg, Va., endorsed by future Bvt. Brig. Gen. ALBERT M. BLACKMAN (1826-1876), covering a two month period from June 30, 1864 through August 31, 1864, in part: "...Arrived before Petersburg, Va. June 18, 1864. Participated in the action of July [30], 1864. Lost three officers killed, one wounded, one missing, six men killed, seventy-five wounded and missing...". The document is a detailed accounting of all of the field and staff and gives a descriptive detail of the whereabouts of each officer, if not present for duty. Brief comments indicate that the arms were "good", but the clothing "much worn" after some very active campaigning. As part of the 9th Corps, the 27th U.S.C.T., was heavily engaged at the battle of the Crater and was forced to fight for its survival until late in the day. Stains and soiling affect portion of document that forms the front page with very light soiling throughout, overall very good. $150-200

756. BATTLE OF NASHVILLE Fine content war-date Union soldier's letter on Christian Commission letterhead in pencil, 4pp. 8vo., Nashville, Dec. 8, 1864, in which Albert Towne of the 32nd Iowa writes his sister, in part: "...The enemy are in our immediate front. They can bee seen from the top of the hill...throwing up their works just out of range of our 3" rifle Rodman guns...picket firing is going on most of the time night & day...cannon are booming almost continuously shelling the rebel working parties on their fortifications...our line is 9 miles long, in shape like a new moon, while the rebel lines are around us & consequently 2 or 3 miles longer...the smoke of their fires are plain to be seen, as well as our shells bursting in their direction marked by a flash of light & the smoke...". Very good, sold with a Harper's Weekly two-page engraving showing the desperate battle at Fort Sanders, titled: "The Rebel Assault on Fort Saunders - The Fight Over the Ditch". $150-200

757. BENEVOLENT TREATMENT FOR WOUNDED UNION POWS War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 159, 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Dec. 4, 1863 concerning, in part: "Hospitals for prisoners of war are placed on the same footing as other C.S. hospitals in all respects...". Very good. $50-100

758. COLORED REGIMENT EQUIPMENT RECEIPT Uncommon D.S. 3pp. folio, [n.p.], June 30, 1865, a listing of the clothing, etc. issued to over 200 members of Co. D of the 137th Colored Infantry, each member listed by name with a place left for the soldier to place his mark. A few very short, clean tears at central fold, otherwise near fine. $100-150

759. CONFEDERATE CONGRESS AUTHORIZES CONSCRIPTION CAMP AT PETERSBURG War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 4, 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Jan. 12, 1863, in part: "...A camp of instruction for conscripts will be forthwith established at Petersburg, Virginia...all enrolling officers within said [Virginia] counties will hasten forward conscripts to the same point...". Minor soiling and spotting, else very good. $75-100

760. CONFEDERATE NON-MILITARY INTERFERENCE OF THE RAILROADS War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 2, 2pp. 8vo., Richmond, Jan. 3, 1863, in part: "...Recognizing the necessity of officers of rail roads having full control of their business, in order to insure safety and dispatch in transportation, military officers are prohibited from interfering with the engines, cars, running of trains...". Minor soiling, else very good. $75-100

761. CONFEDERATE CONGRESS EXONERATES A DRUNK OFFICER War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 134, 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Oct. 13, 1863 concerning the court martial of Lieut. J.M. Youngblood of the 2nd Mississippi Infantry for the charge of drunkenness. Needless to say, Youngblood's charges were dropped. Very good. $50-100

762. CONFEDERATE CONGRESS ON CONSCRIPTION AND DESERTION Pair of war-date printed circulars of Confederate General Orders No. 107 and 122, totaling 2pp. 8vo., Richmond, Aug. and Sept. 1863 concerning conscription, medical examination, and desertion in the Confederate army. Some ink bleeding, else very good. $50-100

763. CONFEDERATE CONGRESS ON CONSCRIPTION A nice group of three war-date printed circulars of Confederate General Orders No. 132, 135 and 137, totaling 3pp. 8vo., Richmond, Oct. 1863 concerning the conscription of cadets and men into the army and their employment in various non-combative work. Some toning, else very good. Three pieces. $150-200

764. CONFEDERATE CONGRESS ON CONVALESCING SOLDIERS War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 141, 2pp. 8vo., Richmond, Oct. 29, 1863 concerning the convalescence of wounded and sick soldiers. These men were required to report to the nearest medical facility or acknowledge their whereabouts within a reasonable period of time. Very good. $50-100

"...the sooner we all get here the better..."

765. CONFEDERATE FLEES FROM THE WAR! A neat war-date A.L.S. 4pp. tall 4to., Holmesville, MS, Aug. 29, 1863, in which Bythene Haynes, having attempted to install himself away from the path of the Civil War in process, writes to his wife to let her know of his success! In small part: "...I have extreme pleasure of informing you that I have purchased a place within three miles of Summit...an excellent new dwelling house with good negro quarters and two other good houses...a good blacksmith shop...850 acres of land with all the improvements, 100 head of hog, blacksmith & farming tools...I think now the very best thing you and your Ma can do is sell your places down there and move right up here...I intend to buy [slave] Betsey's husband, and make some arrangement for [him] to remain with his wife, for I am settle for a War, if not for life, & do not wish to part wives and husbands...the sooner we all get here the better...". Prominent folds with some separations along them, a 1" ink burn hole on final page resulting in a small loss of text, otherwise boldly written very good. $150-200

766. CONFEDERATE RATE OF INFLATION A nice pair of war-date printed circulars of Confederate General Orders No. 115 and 129 totaling 10pp. 8vo., Richmond, August and Oct. 1863 concerning a fair price schedule as set by the Confederacy's secretary of war, for articles such as: mules, whiskey, pig iron, army woolen cloth and the hiring of labor. Interestingly, both documents show a steady rate of inflation in the Confederacy during 1863. Very light stains, else very good. $100-150

767. CONFEDERATE QUARTERMASTER IS COURT MARTIALED War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 81, 6pp. 8vo., Richmond, June 11, 1863 concerning the court martial of Lieut. Col. Eugene McLean, assistant quartermaster, Army of Mississippi, for allowing the supplies at Corinth, Miss. to fall short of the army's needs after the battle Shiloh and of his department's ill care for the supplies during the evacuation of that town. Fortunately for McLean, he was exonerated of all the charges after the evidence showed the department to have been run efficiently. Slight toning, else very good. $50-100

768. AWOL CONFEDERATE SOLDIER IS PARDONED War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 78, 1p. 8vo., Richmond, June 7, 1863 concerning the court martial of Pvt. Allen Matthews of the 6th Virginia Infantry who was absent from duty in May 1862. Although sentenced to be shot, the charges were dropped and he returned to his command serving at Gettysburg and until June 1864, at which time he was furloughed. Very good.$50-100

769. CONFEDERATE LOAN CERTIFICATE A nice five hundred dollar Confederate States bond issued Aug. 19, 1861 depicting Thomas Watts. The loan has all its coupons clipped up until the surrender of the Confederacy, showing that the bond was actually used during the war. Minor left edge wear, else very good.$100-200

770. FORAGE FOR CONFEDERATE PARTISAN HORSES An interesting pair of war-date printed circulars of Confederate General Orders No. 151 and 155, totaling 2pp. 8vo., Richmond, Nov. 1863 concerning, in part: "...Forage in kind will be issued to officers...for but one horse each. In lieu of forage, eight dollars a month may be allowed...". Also included is an order authorizing that detached (Partisan Rangers) units will be allowed the same consideration of obtaining forage. Minor ink bleeding, else very good.
$100-150

771. COURT MARTIAL OF GENERAL JOHN P. MCCOWN (1815 - 1879) Confederate major general, garnered severe criticism while commanding at New Madrid for his handling of the defense, fought at Richmond, Ky. and Murfreesboro. War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 83, 2pp. 8vo., Richmond, June 13, 1863 concerning his court martial claiming: "...Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline...", after authorizing the detachment of officers and enlisted men from his command without due cause. Very good.$50-100

772. SOUTH RUNNING SHORT OF WEAPONS AND SUPPLIES War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 119, 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Sept. 7, 1863 concerning the collection of firearms and hides of sheep and beeves to be preserved. An interesting look at the desperate South as she ran short of supplies. Minor stains, else very good.$50-100

"....I am as far south as I want to be ..."

773. UNION ADVANCE ON CORINTH AFTER SHILOH A great letter by Corporal Franklin Tucker Co. E, 72nd Ohio Vol., 4pp. 8vo., Tennessee, May 15, 1862, written as the Union army advanced on Corinth after Shiloh, mentioning that battle and detailing the resistance encountered, in part: "...We are marching on Corinth slowly...our pickets and the rebels...fire at each other...our batteries opened a few on them...our pickets are fighting as I am writing...we were in a line of battle in no time. We have our guns stacked nights and sleep by them with our cartridge boxes on...squads of soldiers desert the rebels almost every day...the rebels are evacuating Corinth...I am as far south as I want to be. I have been called up three or four times since I commenced this letter...the 72nd...fought until the regiments on our left gave way and we was about to be flanked by the enemy. We drove the enemy back at first but they came on us by the thousands and none came to reinforce us...". As part of Sherman's division, the 72nd Ohio was one of the first regiments hit by the attacking Confederates, and fought gallantly to stop the Confederate drive. Overall very good. $250-350

774. LOST EQUIPMENT AT GETTYSBURG A great war-date partly-printed document 2pp. folio, [Bealeton Station, Va.], Aug. 31, 1863 concerning the settlement of equipment lost during the battle of Gettysburg that had been issued to both Privates Philip Hartman and White Hosler, Co. I, 143rd Penn. Volunteers. Listed as being lost at the battle are items such as: knapsacks, a haversack, shirts, blankets and a canteen. Interestingly, each man was charged, up to the time of the battle, in excess of $40.00 each for the equipment with them, having to pay for some of the items lost. A great document from a regiment in Abner Doubleday's division that was heavily engaged during the first day's battle. Right margin shows signs of being removed from company ledger with minor damp stain affecting some text, overall very good. $200-300

775. UNION DESERTER DRESSES AS CONFEDERATE An interesting pair of war-date letters discussing the situation of one George William Lowery, a deserter from the Union Army. The first, an L.S. from the New York, Quartermaster's Office, 1p. 4to., New York, Feb. 1, 1863 to the commander of Co. B of the 25th. N.Y. noting the payment of $6.00 "...Reward and expenses incurred in the arrest and delivery to Military Authority..." Interestingly, Lowery did not belong to the 25th. N.Y. In an A.L.S. 2pp. legal folio., "Hd. Qrs. 25th. N.Y.V." Mar. 10, 1863, the commander, Maj. Shepard Gleason, writes to the Provost Marshall Gen.: "...No such man as Wm. Lowery appears on the Rolls or descriptive Books of this Regt...A man named...Wm. Lowery deserted from Co. L, 13th. Regt. N.Y.V. last summer. He was found dressed in Rebel uniform & gave his Regt. as 25th. N.Y., but the guard in returning him to his Regt. passed thro' the 13th. when he was recognized by his comrades. He again deserted & has never since been heard from...". Light soiling, and usual folds, left margin of A.L.S. a bit chipped, otherwise very good. Two pieces. $200-300

776. CIVIL WAR RECEIPT BOOK An unusual Civil War item, a hardbound, 8vo. size receipt book for the National Express Company of New York, containing a full record of the packages mailed at its location in Troy, NY, from the end of January 1865 to Sept. 1865. The book's cover bears the company name and address of 65 Broadway, and contains about 70 9" x 5 1/2" receipts, each of which lists the package, its destination, and the signatures of the both the person who mailed the package and company representative. Cover bears significant scuffing, with one corner missing entirely, but the address label is fairly clear, and receipts inside general clean and bright. Should be seen. $100-150

777. NEW YORK SHARPSHOOTER'S LETTER War-date Union sharpshooter's letter, 3pp. 8vo., Bristow Station, Oct. 29, 1863 in which Pvt. Louis P. Morrison., 8th Co., 1st Battalion N.Y.S.S. writes his wife, in part: "...There was a pretty spirited fight between the cavalry at Warrenton junction...Rebs have destroyed our Rail Road to Culpeper entirely, burning the ties, destroying the Iron Bridge at Culpeper...our army is fast trying to get it in running order again...we are fast holding the Rail Road...". Some toning here and there, very good. With a copy of Morrison's discharge and photo. $100-150

778. YANKEE GENERAL WON'T TAKE IT SITTING DOWN...! GUSTAVUS W. SMITH (1821 - 1896) Confederate major general who served under Joe Johnston and assumed command of his army until succeeded on the field by Robert E. Lee, he later led Georgia militia forces in a defense against Sherman's March. A most unusual war-date A.L.S. by WILLIAM F. HOLK, Acting Medical Director of the Union Army, 1p. 4to., "Hd. Qrs. Med. Dpt. 1st. Div. Gen.", Feb. 10, 1865, in response to a request by Smith for a furlough on medical grounds, Holk writes, in part: "...I was called upon by Maj. Gen. G. W. Smith...to examine a boil on the posterior portion of his right thigh, from which he was suffering interior pain. While making said examination, from certain symptoms of which he complained, my attention was drawn to the Rectum which revealed several large Hemorrhoidal tumors of long standing...and exceedingly irritable which in my opinion are incapable of being relieved by an operation & therefore incurable & which would disqualify him from performing any of the duties of a soldier...". Very good condition. A fitting "end" for this Union general...? $75-100

779. SIEGE OF PETERSBURG LETTER Good content letter from Union Pvt. Thomas Richards, Co. E, 143rd Penn. Vols. 3pp. 8vo., "Camp near Petersburg", July 18, 1864 detailing the siege of Petersburg, in small part: "...We are still laying in rifle pits. We have now had a great campaign...we are all busy building forts and rifle pits...we shall stay here all summer and lay in siege of Petersburg and Richmond...in front of our Corps the pickets are very close and are talking to one another. They say they won't fire on one another...a great many Rebels are giving themselves up...I hunt every regt. for Uncle Charley but can't find him...Uncle Sam has called for 500,000 more...my step father was taken prisoner on the 7 day of May...Uncle John's brother-in-law was killed on the 18th day of June...". A good look at a regiment that was heavily engaged at Gettysburg and elsewhere throughout the war. Some spotting and soiling, else very good. $100-150

780. UNION BREVET BRIGADIER AND MAJOR GENREAL LOT A good grouping of four war-date and post-war documents from Union officers who had gained either brevet brigadier or major general status during the war. Includes: a war-date A.L.S. by JOHN W. AMES (1833 - 1878) adding rank on the verso of a captured blank Confederate telegraph sheet, 1p. oblong 8vo., Wilmington, N. C., [n. d.], to Capt. Carter, in part: "...How soon will the 2nd Mass. H. A. report in compliance with S. O. No. 115..."; A.E.S. by CHARLES H. WARD (1838 - 1908) adding rank, 1p. Birman R., Dec. 3, 1866, endorsing his faith in a Mr. Brown as justice of the peace. Heavily smudged; A.L.S. by JOSEPH DICKINSON (1830 - 1904) adding rank, 1p. 8vo., Jersey City, Jan. 16, 1872, concerning his endorsement of a Mr. Cummings as U.S. Marshall; and an A.L.S. by FREDERICK SALOMON (1826 - 1897) as late brevet major general, 2pp. 4to., St. Louis, Oct. 1, 1877 to a war-time comrade, Capt. H. T. Holmes, regarding that officer's candidacy for the office of U. S. Marshall of Western Missouri. Overall good to very good.$300-500

781. MURDER OF FELLOW CONFEDERATE OFFICER War-date printed circular of Confederate General Orders No. 68, 2pp. 8vo., Richmond, May 27, 1863 concerning, in part: "...[Capt.] John Q. Arnold did willfully...kill and murder Major T.W. Adrien, his superior officer, by shooting him with a pistol loaded with powder and ball...in the present case...objection was made...[that] Major Adrien...[was not] `in discharge of his office' at the time of the killing...it is stated that he was `walking across the street'...". And with that, most likely because the South was so short of manpower, Capt. Arnold was dismissed of the charges. Some toning, else very good.$50-100

782. IMPROVING THE RANGE OF THE WHITWORTH RIFLE War-date A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Asbury Place, Aug. 3, [1863] from British General Edward Sabine to a certain Mr. John Ring concerning a request from Confederate General Hay to improve the range of the Whitworth rifle, in part: "...I have to send you a notice from Gen'l. Hay of the trial of the 50 cartridges that passed practice test...[there] will require some little calculation on your part [on] how to meet the general's wishes for cartridges of 30 & 40 qt. of gun cotton, to go in the same space, and yet to be so managed as not to injure the leaden ball of the Whitworth Rifle...you will find both the Enfield & the Whitworth...when you return from the North...you know enough of both to guide you in meeting...Gen'l. Hay's desire for cartridges adopted for shooting at 700 or 800 yards. You can take a copy of Gen'l. Hay's letter to keep as your guide...". A wonderful British/Confederate association from during a time when the Whitworth were being imported for the Southern sharpshooters. Minor scrapbook remnants on top margin, not affecting the text, else very good.$200-300

784. (JAMES E.B. STUART) (1833 - 1864) Confederate major general of cavalry who circled McClellan's army twice, was late to the battle of Gettysburg, and in 1864 was mortally wounded at Yellow Tavern. A great early 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" albumen image of the famous general sitting in chair from the waist up and in his Confederate general's uniform. Not retouched by the photographer, thus indicating that it was developed from the original glass negative. Imprint in the lower left margin indicates that the image was produced by the famous Confederate photographer Cook, Charleston, South Carolina. Minor stain affects bottom of image, else very good.$300-500

785. (JUBAL EARLY) (1819 - 1894) Confederate major general who fought throughout the war, leading a division at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Spotsylvania, and conducted a threatening raid on Washington. A great early 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" albumen image of the famous general sitting in chair from the waist up and in his Confederate general's uniform. Not retouched by the photographer, thus indicating that this image was developed from the original glass negative. Pencil identification on the verso indicates that the image was produced by the famous Confederate photographer Cook, Charleston, South Carolina. Very good to fine.$300-500

786. ULYSSES S. GRANT MOURNS THE DEATH OF LINCOLN A fine war-date CDV showing Grant in a serious three-quarters length pose, wearing full regulation uniform with a black mourning band on the left arm of his jacket in honor of Abraham Lincoln's death. No backstamp. In very good, clean condition.
$150-200

787. (JOSEPH HOOKER) (1814 - 1879) Union major general who commanded the Army of the Potomac only to be defeated at the hands of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville. A good war-date CDV showing Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker, holding an apparently injured and bandaged right hand, a wound he most likely sustained when, at the battle of Chancellorsville, part of a pillar from the Chancellors Court House struck him on the right side and knocked him senseless. Anthony by Brady, N.Y. backstamp. Very minor spotting, else very good.$150-200

788. (PHILIP KEARNY) (1815 - 1862) Union major general who served in Napoleon III's guard, lost an arm during the Mexican War, and led with distinction in the Peninsula campaign. He was killed at Chantilly. A neat war-date image showing Kearny as brigadier general, wearing a cape, Zouave style cap, and holding a cavalry sword in his remaining right arm. An ink inscription at bottom reads: "Maj Gen Kearny killed". Anthony by Brady backstamp. Image has been retouched and corners of mount rounded, else very good.$100-150

789. (ABRAHAM LINCOLN) (1809 - 1865) Sixteenth President of the United States who led the Union through the Civil War and emancipated the slaves, assassinated. A nice pair of bust view CDV engravings showing Lincoln as President. One is a mourning card with imprint on verso reading: "Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States", while the other bears none. Very slight spotting and soiling, overall very good condition. Two pieces. $75-100

790. UNION NAVAL OFFICER CDV A war-date CDV showing a Union naval officer holding his sword, dressed in a regulation navy uniform with handkerchief stuck between the buttons of his frock coat. His naval cap with fouled anchor sits on the pedestal beside him. Pendleton's, N.Y. backstamp. Some minor soiling and spotting to image, with some creases and edge wear to mount, overall good condition.$100-150

791. THE LAST CONFEDERATE FLAG OVER RICHMOND A neat Civil War relic, a genuine piece of fabric from the last Confederate flag that flew over the Confederate Capitol of Richmond! On Apr. 3, 1865, Federal forces entered Richmond after the evacuation of the Confederate Government and military forces. This flag relic measuring approximately 1 1/2" x 1 1/2", was once part of the Third National Confederate flag that flew over the Confederate capitol, and was created into a relic by Lt. Col. A. B. Lawrence, Chief Quartermaster of the 24th corps, Army of the James, by cutting up the captured flag when it was removed from the flagpole outside the Capitol building. Acquired by us at Christie's, New York, June 9, 1999, and sold with a copy of the original Christie's description stating this fragment to be part of the white portion of the Third National Confederate flag, as well as a copy of the letter of provenance from A.B. Lawrence dated May 10, 1865 describing the creation and distribution of the flag. The flag remnant is housed in a plastic sleeve, and attractively mounted with a copy photo showing the Capitol building after the flag was removed, as well as a descriptive legend. Set into a fine gold frame. A great piece of Civil War history, ideal for display! $200-300

793. YOUNG UNION SOLDIER AMBROTYPE A nice 1/6th plate ruby-red ambrotype showing a young Union private with a slight hint of a smile, sitting in a chair in frock coat with brass shoulder scales. The sitter's cheeks have been nicely tinted pink, and his buttons and scales tinted gold. House in a half papier-mâché case with gold mat, frame and glass. Minor scratches to emulsion, else in very good condition. $150-200

794. (CONRAD WISE CHAPMAN: CONFEDERATE ARTIST) An great 2 3/4" x 2 1/2" albumen photograph of the famous artist from the chest-up in his Confederate private's uniform. In 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate Army and served in the West, only to be wounded at Shiloh the following year. Following his recovery, he was transferred to 59th Virginia, but within a year sent to Charleston, where he was ordered by Gen. Beauregard to create a pictorial record of the Charleston harbor. Subsequently, he completed a series of 31 paintings of Charleston and various scenes showing Confederate soldiers. Mounted to a piece of tin card stock with a brief biography of Chapman finely penned on the verso. Some minor wrinkles and small hole in the lower right corner, else very good.$300-500

795. TWO MAINE SOLDIERS TINTYPE A good war-date 1/6th plate tintype showing two Union cavalry privates seated against a military backdrop known to be used by a Portland, Maine, photographer. With yellow tinting applied to the piping on the jackets and gold to the buttons. Housed in a brass mat, frame and glass. Some very minor flaking and abrasions lightly affect image, otherwise very good condition.$150-200

796. CIVIL WAR LIEUTENANT'S SHOULDER STRAPS A rare pair of war-date Union infantry first lieutenant shoulder straps. Each strap measures 3 3/4" x 1 1/4" and shows signs of usual wear from use during the war. A very desirable pair since most encountered in the market today are not Civil War vintage. Obtained from a western estate sale. Overall good to very good. $200-300

797. FULLY ARMED UNION PRIVATE CDV A nice war-date CDV showing a young, sincere Union private in frock coat, tall riding boots, and holding his musket. With R. W. Addis, Washington backstamp. Lower portion of photograph is a bit light with some very minor soiling, else very good condition. $150-200

798. UNION TROOPS DURING INSPECTION A great, early war-date CDV from Brady's series of "Illustrations of Camp Life", showing the 70th N.Y. Vol. lined up in parade dress, being inspected by Col. William Dwight, who appears on horseback in the center of the photo with his staff. Each man wears full accoutrements and carried a rifle while the tented camp field appears in the background. Image is a bit light and on an early Brady card, most likely taken ca. late 1861 or early 1862. Minor corner and edge wear, else very good. $200-300

799. CONFEDERATE STEREOVIEW A great war-date Confederate stereoview card bearing a double 6" x 3" photograph identified by a paper label on verso as a view of "Drury's Bluff, James River...'Fort Darling'...for the capture of which, the United States Government expended so much blood and trouble...The obstructions...impeded the progress of the most improved of Iron Clads...". Taken by George Ennis, the image was published by Seldon, Richmond, Va. On brown cardboard mount, with very minor edge wear and soiling, overall near fine. Rare. $150-200

800. UNION PRIVATE AMBROTYPE A nice 1/9th plate ruby-red tintype of a Western infantry private wearing a low-cut slouch hat to which has been affixed a plumb and infantry insignia bearing non-discernable numbers. House in a full papier-mâché case which is repaired at spine, with a brass mat, frame and glass. Overall very good condition with just some darkness at the soldier's waist area. $150-200

801. GETTYSBURG HOSPITAL STEREOVIEW A nice war-date stereoview card bearing a double 6" x 3" photograph identified on verso as a view of the General Hospital, a.k.a. Camp Letterman. Although published by Tipton, Gettysburg, we strongly feel that this is a rare and perhaps unpublished image taken by Gutekunst of Philadelphia during his visit to the Gettysburg battlefield one week after the battle. The photos show an interesting view of wounded soldiers on crutches, ladies in mourning along with a U.S. Christian Commission plaque in the trees with numerous flags. Minor soiling and spotting, wear and rounded corners lightly affecting orange mount, overall very good. $200-300

802. UNION PRIVATE WITH MUFFLER An unusual 1/6th plate tintype showing a stoic Union private seated in a chair next to a table, wearing a nine-button frock coat with a huge muffler wrapped around his neck. Very minor abrasions, else very good. $100-150

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