41. GEORGE E. PICKETT (1825 - 1875) Confederate major general who formed the brigades for the ill-fated charge on the final day at Gettysburg. Pickett never forgave Lee for the destruction of his command, and died a bitter man. Rare A.L.S. "G. E. Pickett" 1p. 4to., Fort Bellingham, Washington Terr., Mar. 21, 1858 to a major. In full: "I have the honor to transmit proceedings of a Garrison Court Martial held at this post on the 18th inst. I am Sir Very resply Your Obt servt G. E. Pickett Capt. 9th Infy Comg Post". Penned on pale blue lined paper, overall fine condition and well-suited for framing.$5,000-7,000

42. ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of the United States and Union Lieutenant General. Fine content war-date A.L.S. "U. S. Grant Brig. Gen. Com." 1p. 4to., Cairo, Sept. 10, 1861, to brigade quartermaster Major Hatch in Cairo. Likely anticipating trouble, Grant orders a hospital ship, in part: "...You will please engage the Steamer Swallow as a Hospital for the use of troops at Fort Holt and have her towed there at once...". He adds an interesting proviso: "...I understand the Steamer can be had for twenty-five dollars a day. More should not be paid...". Days later, Confederate Gen. Sterling Price began his nine-day siege of Lexington, Mo., defended by Col. James Mulligan, who finally surrendered on September 20th. Light soiling, generally very good. $3,000-4,000

43. JUBAL A. 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. Rare post-war carte-de-visite showing Early in a chest, up pose, boldly signed "J. A. Early" at bottom of card. Backstamp by Boude and Miley at the Stonewall Art Gallery, Lexington, Va. Slight toning, small chip of albumen missing at upper-right corner, not affecting image, otherwise very good. $1,500-2,000

Writing as a P.O.W.: "...my roommates are not particularly entertaining..."

44. JOHN WESLEY FRAZER (1827-1906) Confederate brigadier general who after fortifying Cumberland Gap, surrendered it unconditionally to Burnside following the fall of Knoxville. Excessively rare war-date A.L.S. "J. W. Frazer" written while a prisoner of war, 4pp. 8vo., "Fort Warren, Boston Harbor", Nov. 4, 1864 to his sister, penned fourteen months after his capture by Burnside near Chattanooga, in part: "...I fear I should be somewhat ennuied, as my roommates are not particularly entertaining...Genl. [Isaac] Trimble is engaged in writing poetry to a young miss, Genl. [William N. R.] Beall gazing at the carte de visite of his Dulcinea, and Genl. [John R.] Jones is endeavoring to make up last night's losses caused by Genl. T. and myself...there was no opportunity of notifying you of my departure from J[ohnson's] I[sland]...Genl. B. has applied to have his nephew transferred to this point...please tell me all you know about home-folks...hopes of a speedy exchange are rapidly diminishing...". Much more. Bears numerous ink blots affecting some text, signature bears a much lighter blot to two letters, with, interestingly, a small narrow loss to one line, obviously intentional and likely an excision by a censor. Frazer remained imprisoned at Boston until war's end.$1,500-2,000

To Lincoln conspirator Beverly Tucker

45. JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808 - 1889) President of the Confederacy who led his armies beyond the surrender at Appomattox. Fine content war-date A.L.S. "Jeffer: Davis" 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Sep. 15, 1861 to Confederate agent and alleged Lincoln assassination conspirator Beverly Tucker. In part: "...I have repeatedly thought of the proposition of Mr. Gifford & yourself, a copy of which you sent me. I expected it to be submitted for a decision. If the public interest does not require that arrangement to be made, I will remember your offer of personal service and be assured of the pleasure it will give me to contribute to your personal welfare...". Tucker later served as a Confederate agent in Canada, and after the murder of Lincoln, he was charged with conspiracy in the plot. Tucker fled to Mexico, returning to the United States in 1872. Near fine.$2,000-3,000

Manning coastal defenses

46. STATES RIGHTS GIST (1831 - 1864) Confederate brigadier general who commanded a division at Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, led his own brigade in the Atlanta campaign, killed in action leading his men at Franklin. Excessively rare war-date A.L.S. "S. R. Gist Adjutant Genl. of So[uth] Ca[rolina]", 1p. 4to. on Adjutant & Inspector General's Office letterhead, Charleston, Apr. 30, 1861, just 18 days after the start of the war, to Col. Manigault. In full: "The Tennessee Volunteers have been rec'd & commissioned under Resolution of the State Convention for Sea Coast Defense &c. They are under command of Capt. W. W. Elliott -- and are entitled to arms, if there are any for distribution". On the verso, a docket indicates that 75 muskets were issued to the volunteers. Trimmed very slightly at margins, else near fine. $4,000-5,000

War date, penned to his wife five
weeks before his death!

47. ROBERT S. GARNETT (1819 - 1861) Confederate brigadier general who became the first general from either side to be killed in the Civil War. While withdrawing from his Laurel Hill entrenchment following the battle of Rich Mountain, Garnett received false information that his escape route into Virginia was blocked. Instead he turned northeast along the ridges and valleys that were more difficult to travel. He had withdrawn under cover of dark on 11 July 1861, but the Federal column caught up with Garnett's rear guard on 13 July. For several days the Federals gave chase and skirmished at every stream crossing. While directing his rear guard at Corrick's Ford, Garnett was shot and killed. Excessively rare, fine content war-date A.L.S. "R. S. Garnett" 1+pp., 8vo., Richmond, May 14, 1861 to his wife Grace, in part: "...My advice to you to leave Baltimore was given under the belief that the people of the city intended to resist the passage of the Northern troops through it, & that the people of the North intended to force that passage. But since the people of Balt. have concluded to let them pass through without molestation, I doubt whether any further trouble will occur...you should not leave it until you can find a safe & comfortable opportunity of doing so...". On April 19, 1861 one of the first regiments to respond to Lincoln's call for troops arrived in Baltimore by train, en route to the capital. An angry crowd of secessionists tried to keep the regiment from reaching Washington, blocking several of the transports, breaking windows, and, finally, forcing the soldiers to get out and march through the streets. The mob soon started throwing bricks and stones. Panicking, several soldiers fired randomly into the crowd, and mayhem ensued as the regiment scrambled to the railroad station to eventually escape, but with four soldiers and twelve civilians killed, and scores injured. Fine condition, expertly inlaid. $5,000-6,000

48. ELISHA F. PAXTON (1828 - 1863) Confederate brigadier general and commander of the Stonewall Brigade, Paxtonserved with Jackson at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville where he, like Jackson, was mortally wounded. Excessively rare war-date manuscript D.S. "E. F. Paxton" 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.], Oct. 11, 1862 to Brig. Gen. Jubal Early commanding the division. In full: "...General: The Maj. Genl. Comdg. directs that you send in at once the names of two Officers of the rank of Colonel for service on Court Martial, [and] give the date from which they take rank as such". Near fine, expertly inlaid. $1,500-2,000

49. AMBROSE P. HILL (1825 - 1865) Confederate lieutenant general who led Hill's Light Division through the battles of cedar Mountain, Antietam and Chancellorsville, led the III Corps at Gettysburg, killed in the final defense of Petersburg. Rare partly printed A.D.S. "A. P. Hill" 1p. oblong 12mo., Washington, Feb. 8, 1861, a check made out and signed by Hill making a $50.00 payment to T. T. Hill. Near fine.$3,000-4,000

An excessively rare war date letter!

50. PHILIP ST. GEORGE COCKE (1808 - 1861) Confederate brigadier general charged with Virginia's defenses along the Potomac, later led artillery, cavalry and foot soldiers at Bull Run. The war shattered St. George Cocke physically and emotionally, and he committed suicide on Dec. 26, 1861. Excessively rare fine content war-date A.L.S. "Philip St. Geo. Cocke" 2pp. 4to., Manassas Junction, May 10, 1861 to Virginia Gov. John Letcher. Writing only two weeks before Virginia's vote to secede and the occupation of Alexandria, Cocke suggests the appointment of a major to head militia forces in Alexandria. In part: "...Major Montgomery D. Corse recently in command of the Va. Volunteers in Alexandria...[is] under command of Col. Terrill...I learn that Maj. Corse had some experience of service in the field, with our armies in Mexico during the late Mexican War...[now] at the head of his little band of volunteers in Alexandria...much was actually done in obtaining intelligence, keeping up a line of videttes...protection of the railroads and other property...I do not hesitate to say that in my humble judgement Major Corse would prove himself a valuable & efficient officer...". On May 24, 1861 at 2:00 AM eleven regiments of Union soldiers crossed the Potomac and into Virginia in the vicinity of Washington. Seven hundred Virginia militiamen, under Cocke's command, were stationed six miles downstream at Alexandria, an important port and railroad center. Warned in advance of the invasion, all but 35 were able to retreat through one end of town as Union troops rushed in the other. Slightly uneven left margin, else fine condition. Cocke is virtually impossible to obtain in war-date material! $3,000-4,000

51. SAMUEL K. ZOOK (1823 - 1863) Union brigadier general who commanded a regiment on the Peninsula, mortally wounded leading his men at Gettysburg. Rare war-date A.L.S. "S. K. Zook Col. 57th N.Y.V.", 1p. 4to., Headquarters, Bolivar Heights, Va., Oct. 5, 1862 to Brig. Gen. Thos. Hillhouse in New York. In part: "...I regret to have to announce to you officially the death of Lt. Colonel P. J. Parisen of the 57th Regt. N.Y.V....he was killed in the battle of Antietam, and died regretted by every officer & soldier of the Army who knew him...You may receive other nominations to fill vacancies in the line made by Maj. Chapman upon which I trust you will not act until I have had the time to advise you further in relation to them...". Expertly inlaid, fine condition.$2,500-3,500

52. ARMY OF TENNESSEE GENERALS' ENDORSEMENTS A superb grouping of four war-date Army of Tennessee general's endorsements penned on the verso of a "Special Requisition", 1p. 4to., Grenada, Miss., [n.d.], in which surgeon W. W. Hart requests that a clerk be appointed to fulfill various duties in the Grenada General Hospital. On the verso first appears an E.S. of BRAXTON BRAGG (1817-1876), signed in Murfreesboro, Dec. 19, 1862 referring the request to Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton asking that the request be granted; there follows an A.E.S. of ALEXANDER P. STEWART (1821-1908), signed with rank at the headquarters of the 2nd Brig., 1st Div., in part: "The man is detained by the Post Surgeon at Grenada Miss. without proper authority. I would resp'y ask that he be ordered to send him to his company..."; followed by an A.E.S. of BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM (1820-1886), who forwards the requisition and signs with rank; with a final E.S. of LEONIDAS POLK (1806-1864), in part: "...and approved. L. Polk". Bragg's signature just a tad light, Stewart's very slightly feathered, in otherwise very good condition. A very rare combination of war-date signatures! $2,500-3,500

Building the Monitor: "... an impregnable floating battery will prove an important auxiliary at the present crisis..."

53. JOHN ERICSSON (1803 - 1889) American engineer and designer of the Union's Monitor and the first screw-powered vessel. Superb content manuscript L.S. "J. Ericsson" 1p. 4to., New York, Jan. 8, 1862 to "The Editors of the Evening Post". While working night and day to complete construction and fitting out of the Monitor for its eventual launch only three weeks hence, Ericsson takes time to set the record straight on details of his vessel. In full: "...Permit me to correct the erroneous impression produced by your notice of my iron-clad battery, that I am superintending its construction in behalf of Messrs. Bushnell & Co. The fact is, that I am constructing the battery for the United States Government, to my own plans approved by a Special board of naval officers, under an agreement entered into with the Secretary of the Navy, dated October 4, 1861. I have associates with me, a few loyal and spirited citizens who have joined in the enterprise under a conviction that an impregnable floating battery will prove an important auxiliary at the present crisis...". Following Welles's call for plans for an ironclad battery, a number of designers presented proposals. Among them was Cornelius Bushnell who controlled several railroads in Connecticut, and now ventured to enter the world of naval architecture. Bushnell's ship, to be called the Galena, was a conventional ship with armor constructed of iron bars lying over iron rails. To verify the seaworthiness of his ship, Bushnell sought out the advice of the renowned engineer John Ericsson. According to Bushnell, after Ericsson had confirmed that the Galena's design was sound, Ericsson produced a model of an "impregnable iron battery". Ericsson emphasized to Bushnell that the battery's design was viable and that the ship could be built very quickly. Bushnell was so impressed with Ericsson's model that he took it to Secretary Welles, who agreed that the design had "extraordinary and valuable features", and construction was commenced immediately. Left margin bears a few tiny chips, expertly inlaid at top and bottom margins, overall very good. $2,000-3,000

54. JAMES B. MCPHERSON (1828 - 1864) Union major general who fought in Grant's Tennessee campaigns, let the right wing at Vicksburg, and was killed in battle at Atlanta. Rare war-date A.L.S. "Jas. B. McPherson" 2pp. 4to., "Head Qrs. Right Wing", Lagrange, Tn, Nov. 26, 1862 to Gen. Charles S. Hamilton who was commanding the force's left wing. In part: "...I would like to accommodate you in the exchange of the 12th Wisconsin Regt....Gen'l McKean would like to have a portion of the troops from Iowa who have served with him...I will exchange the 3rd Brigade 4th Division...for the 3rd brigade 6th Division... commanded by Col. Crocker. The strength of Col. Johnson's Brig. is about one hundred greater than Col. Crocker's but I am willing to make this sacrifice to accommodate your wishes, and it will give you two good Brigade Commanders in Johnson & Gresham...". Folds, expertly inlaid, and in very good condition.$1,500-2,000

"They fired their deadly volleys into our ranks..."

55. ATLANTA CAMPAIGN DIARY An outstanding diary by Corp. Andrew Trapp, Co. F., 100th Ohio Volunteers, 217pp. 8vo., in period ink, covering the beginning of 1864 until his death at battle at Utoy Creek, Ga. Aug. 6, 1864. The diary covers the Atlanta campaign adding many interesting details concerning the battles during the campaign, in very small part: "...Jan. 8...A spy hung...he belonged to the Eight Texas cavalry...Feb. 23...started out on a expedition...our object was to surprise a camp of Indians and capture them...we cooked breakfast on their fires...Apr. 25...marched to Lick Creek...tore up the [rail]road...burnt all the ties and part of the irons...twisted them all up...Apr. 26...Yankee knack of building railroad continued...[Opening of Sherman's Atlanta Campaign] May 9...near Buzzard's Roost we went out as skirmishers...commenced fighting. We drove them three miles charging on them yelling at the tip top of our voices...May 10...our whole line five or six columns deep fell back keeping our lines of battle in regular order...[Battle of Resaca] May 14...we drove the Rebels into their breast works...our lines five deep. Followed close with fixed bayonets. We charge[d]...at [the] double quick...they fired their deadly volleys into our ranks killing and wounding many. One continual stream of lead, shell and grape [was] fired upon us all day...May 15...our forces charged on one of their forts, capturing five guns and many prisoners...May 20...the Rebs had two lines of infantry, one of cavalry. We drove them back to the river...[they] burnt the bridge so we was compelled to hold one side and they the other...[Battle of New Hope Church] May 26...commenced marching in line of battle. Found the Rebs...May 29...several charges made along our lines in which the Rebs lost heavy in killed, wounded and prisoners. After dark the ball opened along the whole line, musketry and artillery sung their tedium in a terrific style...May 31...in the morning the Rebs made a charge on our lines with three columns deep...we opened on them a terrific fire with our Enfield rifles...they soon broke in confusion...June 12...Companies G and I had quite a number killed and wounded in a charge they made to burn a building that the Rebs occupied...June 14....heavy cannonading all forenoon to our left [referring to the fire that killed Confederate Leonidas Polk]...June 15...our men moved eight pieces of artillery out between the skirmish line and our breastworks...opened a terrific fire on the Rebs works causing them to flee...[prelude to the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain] June 26...not relieved from skirmish duty...formed, charged them at several places. I tell you they run well, they fired on us pretty lively...found their work [and] their flag waving over their fort...July 14...the rest of the troops lay still [our regiment] took nothing but guns and cartridge boxes, escorted Maj. Gen. Schofield three miles out...the object was to see how the country was beaten so to be prepared for military operations...July 18...found the Rebs in considerable numbers across a large cleared field behind some houses...away we went down the road with a cheer that would almost awake the dead...[Battle of Peach Tree Creek] July 20...skirmishing and fighting for every inch of ground...charge after charge was made by our men...built breastworks which required the whole night...July 21...Batt. D 4th Ohio threw two shots over the famous city, Atlanta...July 27...the Rebs ascended their works two or three times...but the terrific cannonading from us made them hunt their holes...Aug. 4...moved out toward the right, massed our forces with orders to charge...the Rebels opened on us with their artillery...". The diary abruptly ends after August 5 since on the following day Trapp was killed in battle at Utoy Creek. This diary is unique because of his witty commentaries. For example, ironically on June 18 he opened by writing: "Still Alive" and although glad to survive the brutal fighting, he would be dead less than two months later. Also included with the diary is a 1/9th plate ruby-red ambrotype of Trapp as a civilian, protected by a brass mat and frame which is housed in a full leatherette case split at the hinge. Very minor lightness affects some of the text with negligible loosening of the binding and one calendar page detached. Overall very good. $2,000-3,000

56. CONFEDERATE GENERALS An exceptional war-date D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Camp Barton, Va., [ca. Sept. 30, 1861], signed by two scarce Confederate generals and filled out in the hand of an even rarer third general, JAMES DESHLER, wherein he charges Pvt. Cyrus Champ of Co. B., 31st Va. with: "...Violation of the 20th Article of War...that he, having been regularly mustered into the service of the C.S.A. did desert the service of the same..." . Signed by WILLIAM L. (MUDWALL) JACKSON as "Wm. L. Jackson, Lt. Col. Comdg", in command of the 31st Va. to which the deserter belonged. Along with an A.E.S. on the verso by EDWARD JOHNSON, in full: "Camp Bartow, Sept. 30. 1861. Referred to Genl Comdg. E. Johnson, Col. Comg. Brig.". A truly unusual combination of Confederate generals rare in war-date material, all on a single piece. Very good condition. $2,500-3,500

57. FIRST CONFEDERATE KILLED IN ACTION JOHN QUINCY MARR (d. 1861) The first Confederate soldier (and officer) to be killed in action during the Civil War. A graduate and former faculty member of the Virginia Military Institute, Marr had been sent to the field with the Warrenton Rifles, which he had raised after John Brown's raid. Col. Richard S. Ewell stationed Marr's company at the Fairfax Courthouse, and on June 1, 1861, Company B, 2nd U.S. Cavalry passed through the town, firing a few random shots. After a defense was prepared and the Union forces driven off, it was noticed that Marr was missing. He was later found dead from a wound in the chest. Excessively rare manuscript D.S. "John Q. Marr" 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.], Feb. 4, 1859, a promissory note in which Marr and another gentleman promise to repay the sum of $3,000 to an estate. A 1" x 1" blank area at lower-left lacking, cross-writing affects one letter in signature, else very good.$800-1,200

58. THE DEATH OF A YANKEE A superb grouping of letters which includes the last letter written by Pvt. Benjamin M. Dunham of the 141st. N.Y. Vols. written two days before his death at Chancellorsville, a letter to him written by his mother on the day he died, and a letter from a fellow soldier describing how Dunham died! Dunham's letter, 4pp. 8vo., Stoneman's Switch, Va., Apr. 27 - May 1, 1863, reads, in part: "...the Captain has just been to the tent and has ordered us to be in readiness to march...I will send in this letter 60 dollars which I wish you to buy U.S. bonds with...I hope to be able to send more next time...I send more than I was paid...I have sold three watches two of which I got from J.H. Winslow beside quite a number of tickets and I have a large number of tickets left...Today we lay in front of Fredericksburg ready to cross at any moment...Our corps is the 3rd., and is commanded by Gen. Sickles...our troops are all in the very best of sprits for everyone feels that if we can but get the rebs once fairly defeated and on the run again, the war will soon be ended...I do not like to carry quite so much into battle as the rebs would get too much aid and comfort if anything should happen to me...I with all the rest feel like risking everything for the accomplishment of this object...I wish you mother to distinctly understand that what I have in case anything should happen to me is yours for your support in future and when you are done with it let it be divided between my brothers...". On the day he died, Dunham's mother wrote him from Laporte, Pa. in part "...I am very anxious to hear from you now that you are on the move...I hardly know how I can stand the coming suspense and anxiety...& the dreadful battles that must ensue on your forward march but I trust you in the hands of a overruling Providence. I can do no more. When my dear sons went froth I gave you up to the Lord & my country feeling I had no right to them when my country called and needed them. One of my dear ones has returned disabled...with the loss of an eye...May you all be restored to your friends & home in safety...". Finally, J.T. Brewster describes Dunham's death to Bennie's mother in an A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., written from a hospital, June 2, 1863. In part: "...when I fell wounded he stopped to enquire whether I was badly hurt or not...I thought it was a pretty hard one. The Col. at that time called upon all to close up in the ranks. The next that I saw of him was when the regt. had retreated. He lay but a short distance from me. He was shot right through the head, the ball entering his forehead. I think he must have been killed instantly...the rebs rifled his pockets of their contents...they would not give me anything but the likeness that I have already sent to you...they took his portfolio and its contents...[they said] the victors were entitled to the spoils. His money they gave into the hands of the Chaplain...That Chaplain was taken prisoner by the rebs...the dead there were all buried, but no headboard marks the resting of anyone...". An incredible grouping in very good to fine condition. $1,500-2,000

59. CIVIL WAR DIARY OF PVT. WILLIAM ROWE, 11TH REG. N.H. Fine battle content war-date diary of Pvt. William Rowe serving with the 11th New Hampshire Vols., a leather-bound day book, 120pp. of text covering Rowe's service from March 1, 1863 to Jan. 3, 1864. During the period of the diary, the regiment occupied Newport News until March 26, 1863, then slowly proceeded west to besiege Vicksburg, thence to Jackson, Cairo, Knoxville, and in the arduous Knoxville and Eastern Tennessee campaign where the regiment suffered bitter privation. Rowe's account reads in part: "...A match game of Base Ball came off between Hawkins Zouaves and 51st Pennsylvania...steamed along slowly today accompanied by iron clads...in sight of Vicksburg...and halted near the famous cutoff...heavy firing in the direction of Vicksburg...Rec'd orders to be ready to march in 3 hours...Detail of 28 men from our Co. to work in rifle pits. Heavy firing during a portion of day and night...At 10 AM Vicksburg surrendered to Genl. Grant...Started for Jackson, Miss...[At Jackson] marched by the Insane Hospital. Filed to the right, and took a position on the left wing to support skirmishers...ordered to the front to relieve the 20th Mich. Regt., who were skirmishing. Brisk firing in the morning. Cannonading began at 8 o'clock. Shells flew thick and fast for nearly an hour...advanced our lines from 35 to 4o rods, and commenced to throw up earthworks for the protection of pickets and skirmishers...at 3 PM an attempt was made by the enemy to charge our lines and take Benjamin's Battery, but were repulsed with considerable loss...David W. Bagley was wounded...with a rifle ball fired from a Rebel gun...much annoyed through the day by the enemy sharpshooters...found the Rebels had retired during the night, leaving the way to the city all clear, and we were not long in gaining their rifle pits...Took possession of their works and the City of Jackson...captured a number of prisoners...Men all much fatigued, and many hungry ones as they have been on 1/2 rations for the last week...Genl. Orders from Gen. Grant thanking the corps for services rendered during the late campaign, and ordering Vicksburg & Jackson to be placed on the banners and guidons of the Regt...reached Knoxville about sunset...heavy cannonading heard all day in the direction of [Campbell] Station...rumor of a retreat...some Union cavalry picket in my front. Rebels make their appearance in the woods on Tazewell road...remainder of Regt. to go into rifle pits on hill...rebels make their appearance on the hill near the left of our Brig...Rebels planted a battery [and] fired a few shots at us...but soon were silenced by our batteries...heavy skirmishing all around the line...their lines now extending...having us half surrounded...Rebels very thick about the hill. Seem to be busy throwing up redoubts and rifle pits. A redoubt commenced in rear of our regt...Houses along side of town all in readiness to burn in case the rebs make an attack...[Rebels] make a sudden dash...[and] succeed in driving in the left of our Brig...Rebels made a desperate [night time] charge on our left...drove back our picket lines and forced them to the pits...the 11th N.H. standing their ground...[we] were ordered to go down and charge the Rebels...[Attack on Fort Sanders] heavy fire from the enemy...They advanced with four lines of battle...they went so near as to plant a Stand of Colors on the parapet three different times...with 20 minutes fighting they were repulsed...except those who were already in the ditch, so near under the guns to be useless to try an escape, so they surrendered...the ditch was nearly half full of dead and wounded...the ground around the Fort was nearly covered with dead and wounded Rebels...total loss of rebels estimated 1,000 in 20 minutes fighting...a flag of truce was asked by the rebels for the purpose of burying their dead...the advance guard of Sherman's command arrived here...succeeded in capturing 600 of them...Longstreet with 3,000 reported to have left here yesterday...". Much more excellent content! Rowe also adds the names of men from his regiment who were killed, hospitalized, and discharged. A lucid, very well-penned diary, in excellent condition. $1,500-2,500

60. DIARY AND LETTERS FROM 20TH MAINE: GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN A great collection of 39 diary pages and nine letters from Pvt. Elisha Drake, Co. C, 20th Maine Vols. These loose diary pages cover from April through late July 1863, and concern the activities of the soon to be famous regiment as it moved towards its historic role at Gettysburg. Although not actually mentioning the battle, he does include various references to Colonel Chamberlain and the condition of the regiment before and after the battle. Along with nine letters written between July and Aug. 1863 and between Oct. 1864 through May 1865 totaling 44 manuscript pages, concerning the regiment's role at the battle of Peebles' Farm and the closing campaigns of the war, plus references to Booth's death, Davis' capture and the Grand Review. In very small part: "...These leaves were taken from a book that was found where one of the Regts left that went home...gave to me by Corporal Richards...there is a New York Regt under guard all in plain sight...refusing to do duty. They layed down their arms two...days ago. They say their time is up...can't blame them much...seemed rather hard for some of the Regts to go into the last battle [Chancellorsville] when their time up was so near...[May 4, 63]...some of the 25 Maine boys came to our Regt...some of them say they won't any more duty for their time is up...[May 13]...some of the Maine Regt are going to be consolidated and that the 2nd Maine is coming into ours...don't think there is enough to make our Regt as large as it was...boys playing ball seem to enjoy themselves but I am little to old to play ball [he was 42]...they say that Stonewall Jackson was killed but it is not certain...[May 17]...Regt just came in from picket...our colonel [Chamberlain] has gone and left us to take charge of some troops at Aquia Creek...2 Regt. started for home today could see them pass on the rail cars...inspected by Gen. Hooker. All in sight of the Rebels camps [on] the others side of Fredericksburg...[May 20]...our Regt went over to the Depot...to see 2nd Maine start for home. One company did not have but five privates and a Lieutenant...[May 31]...Boys go to the river to bathe. See the Rebs on the opposite side and talk with them. One of our boys went half way yesterday and one of the Rebs came and met him and they shook hands and said if they could settle the war it would be settled before night...we moved to...United States Ford near where the last battle was fought...don't expect to stop long in one place this summer. We are doing picket duty at this ford...digging rifle pits...we can see any amounts of Rebs cavalry on the other side...see some negrow here...saw six little children yesterday in a field where our folks have camped picking old clothe and green backs that had been left...[June 4]...went to a house...talked a while and left the folks were secesh...[June 6]...encamped in a oak grove our Regt and 16[th] Michigan...can see Rebels pickets on the other side of river hear big guns...[June 8]...saw 3 women and a small child...got a red rosey to put on my cap and then returned to camp...[June 9]...cannonading this morning [battle of Brandy Station]...[June 10]...no Rebs to be seen cross the river...[June 12]...our brave agt. [Adjutant John Brown who would become a bvt. brig. general] was some afrightened last night he thought the Rebs where upon us and hastened to Capt. Clark...after examination it was found to be mules pulling hard bread boxes...[June 13]...marched last night till about 12 o'clock...[June 14]...just seen a band of 5 supposed guerrillas...they were taken last night. Supposed to be following our train it is not very safe for soldiers to fall out in this place...[June 15]...there has been cavalry troops been passing here for nearly two hours...at Manassas...one Regt lost 60 from sun stroke...we are on the old battlefield...there is over two hundred Rebs buried a few rods from where we are...[June 18]...two or three of our brigade was killed by guerrillas this forenoon...some of the men drop down dead in the road. Our conel was taken sick last night...[June 20]...marched...to a place called Aldie...the Maine cavalry had quite a fight at this place lost a good many officers it seems to be most cavalry fighting on both sides...our field officers are all sick lieutenant colonel and major is sick this morning. WE ARE IN POOR SHAPE TO GO INTO A FIGHT...[June 22]...followed the Reb cavalry all day and fought them as we went. We drove into Harrisburg Gap...there was many killed on either side...it was a cavalry fight mostly...[June 23]...retreated to Aldie where our wagon trains was left. The Rebs followed us as we retreated...[June 26]...we are once more in sight of the Potomac...the baggage train are passing while we are resting on the bank...can look away on the hills and see white tents...a romantic sight. When will it end...[June 28]...camped within 5 miles of Frederick City...[July 9]...marched this morning from Middletown over South Mountain...today Rebs trying to cross the river...[July 10]...part of the Regt are out skirmishing. Nothing but dismounted cavalry to be seen as yet. Pretty sharp firing of musketry part of the time...one of the Michigan boys just came in wounded belongs to our brigade...[July 13]...encamped in a wheat field. Marched in line of battle toward the enemy's line...at this moment there is sharp musketry firing to be heard. No cannonading yet...[July 19]...we are on the move again...but are waiting for the 2nd Division...[July 23]...went to Manassas Gap found the Rebs at that place and had a skirmish...". The following 22 loose diary pages Drake used to write three letters home, in part: "...[July 30, 63]...there is some talk as though we might move tomorrow...for Richmond...[I] have no paper but this to write upon...if [?] Fuller has to come out here tell him...[to] come into the 20th. He will find some good boys in this Regt and we have one of the best men for a colonel. He [is] not only a brave man but a good man in every respect...[Aug. 4, 63]...my boots are about gone...the tops of my boots are good and if I could mend them they would last...they would probably have lasted some longer if I had not took the taps off but they were so heavy...Mr. Abbot asked if Hooker was a man that drinked. I understand that was the reason that he was relieved of his command. He was drunk in some two or three days in Washington. I think General Meade is a temperance man...". Next, are six letters from Drake while his regiment was stationed on the Petersburg front during the end of the war, in part: "...[Oct. 4, 64]...[battle of Peebles' Farm]...our corps has made another swing to the left...of Lee[`s] line. We left camp last Saturday marched some 3 miles drove in the rebs pickets. Our brigade charged the enemies works and carried them by storm and still hold them but lost pretty heavy in doing it...our Regt lost 65 in killed and wounded...[Oct. 15, 64]...Arad [Thompson] has gone to the hospital sick with dysentery...[he] has been promoted 2nd Lieutenant...Sergeant [George] Wood has been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant of company C...[Jan. 22, 65]...Fort Fisher is in our possession. It was taken by the gunboats and land forces...the Rebs contested every inch of ground and our folks held one part of the fort and the Rebs the other...we took some five hundred prisoners and seventy two guns. General Ames was in command of the land force...he was our colonel when we first came out...they buried five hundred Rebels in Fort Fisher. Our loss was pretty heavy...[Apr. 2, 65]...our brigade is...on the South Side R.R. and have captured a good part...of Johnson's army...the 6th and 9th Corps have taken their works in front of Petersburg. There has been awful fighting all along the lines this morning...Warren is relieved of his command and is under arrest at Meade's head quarters...the 6th and 9th Corps are tearing up the RR in Petersburg...[Apr. 5, 65]...Richmond and Petersburg is ours...we have Lee's army on the retreat and are following as hard as we can. Sheridan's cavalry captured all of Pickett's division this morning and a lot of artillery and burst a good part of Lee's train...we captured 7 battle flags this morning, mules, horses and negrows in any quantity. I wish you could see how pleased the negrows seem to be...we captured 84 pieces of artillery with Pickett's brigade...[Apr. 29, 65]...our corps is [?] this road now and our brigade is stationed about eight or ten miles from Petersburg...there is some talk of our Corps taking the overland route to Centreville...my hand has got about well now although not quite all healed up but is doing well...we heard by telegram...that Johnston had surrendered to Grant...Booth the man that killed Lincoln has been shot near or at Front Royal and also that his accomplice were shot trying to cross the picket line...there are less bad men in the world...[May 14, 65]...we are now encamped about five miles of Washington...we hear that the army has got to be reviewed before we get our discharges...this morning Jeff Davis and his staff has been captured...he don't stand so good a chance as he would if Lincoln was alive...Lieutenant wood was shot through the hand and bowels last Friday morning accidentally...I am afraid it will prove mortal...we passed through Richmond last Saturday. It was very hot and there were a good many dropped down dead passing through the city...". A truly rare collection from one of the most famous Civil War regiments. Some staining and soiling, else very good. $1,500-2,000

61. NEW YORK OFFICER'S CHANCELLORSVILLE DIARY An interesting diary written by Lieut. Theron W. Haight of Co. K, 24th N.Y.V. covering the whole year of 1863, mostly in ink, with approx. 145 entries with fine military content from January through May 29, 1863 concerning Burnside's "Mud March", the Chancellorsville Campaign, a court martial, drunkenness, a snow ball battle and baseball games. In very small part: "...[Jan. 2]...had to inspect the company this morning and take charge of it...[Jan. 13]...the army pretty drunk now...officers as well as men...[Jan. 16]...the cap't. lady arrived here this morning. Dark eyes-curling hair-musical voice-a spiritualist. Interesting but not handsome...[Jan. 21]...mud awful. Artillery and pontoon trains stuck in it along our whole road...[Feb. 23]...got notice of my promotion to 2nd Lieut...[Mar. 2]...bought a pair of shoulder straps of Col. Beardley...[Mar. 5]...about 100 men with 5 officers (of whom I was one)...went out on picket...I have charge of a post with 50 men...[Mar. 16]...orders to be ready for a review by Gen'l. Hooker...beginning of Capt. P[hillips] C. Martial...[Mar. 24]...Maj. Perry of the 30th was at our tent to night in high spirits [drunk?]...[Mar. 29]...I find Col. Beardsley has entered into an investigation with Sergts. Dickinson and Felt to deprive me of my regular promotion to the first lieutenancy. Such a despicable thing...[Mar. 31]...the right and left wings had a grand snow ball battle...after several hours...hard fighting and getting reinforcements from the 22nd and 30th the left was victorious...[Apr. 2]...division reviewed by Gen. Hooker this p.m...coats, trousers and throats filled with dust...Hooker looks a cross between a clergyman and editor...[Apr. 9]...reviewed by the President...[Apr. 10]...Col...convinced...that Oderkirk...encouraged and fostered the plan for George's promotion to the First Lieut'cy. What damnable associations a man gets into here!...[Apr. 14]...a great drunk in the left wing with Col. Beardsley (drunk) trying to quell the tumult...[Apr. 27]...ball play between the 14th and 24th. 24th beaten by 4 runs in 9 innings...[opening of the Chancellorsville campaign, Apr. 28]...marched at noon. Camped 3 or 4 miles...from Fredericksburg...spent the rest of the night getting pontoon boats into the river. Luckily a foggy night for there was a moon...[Apr. 29]...the rebs opened on us at daylight while we were landing pontoons...cleared them out taking a hundred prisoners...[Apr. 30]...Rebs opened on us with shell at about 5 p.m...we entrenched ourselves...[May 2]...shelling over our heads from both sides...the whole corps went up the river to U.S. ford...[May 3] ordered up at 1 1/2 a.m...sharp fighting in the forenoon the rebels attacking and being driven back at every attempt...[May 4]...made an attack on Chancellorsville...[May 5]...firing on our left at 8 a.m.-artillery, musketry...[May 6]...evacuated our position by daylight...'O! how mighty a little cannonading from batteries on opposite sides of the river'...[May 12]...three years men to go into the 76th...[May 13]...broke camp....marched to Falmouth station...[May 14]...started for Baltimore...a man killed...while waiting there...[May 29]...our regiment was mustered out of the service...". Haight served faithfully from May 1861 until this time, but had been captured at the battle of Second Bull Run. Usual wear with some loss of the leather one the cover, else very good. $1,500-2,000

62. CONFEDERATE 1864 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI DIARY A great war-date Confederate 1864 pocket-diary belonging to Robert S. Wilkins, an officer of unknown rank in the quartermaster's department of Gen. John Wharton's cavalry division, totaling 67pp., complete for the year starting March 23, 1864 with some notes added during May 1865, concerning the Confederate operations during the Red River campaign and Texas' little-known military affairs against Union encroachment into that state, while Wilkins served in the command of Col. (later Brig. Gen.) William "Gotch" Hardeman. In very small part: "...[Mar. 22]...left camp near Waverly Tex. on our march for La......[Apr. 7]...enemy advancing and our cavalry fighting them above Pleasant Hill. Fight opened for the day at the saw mill...[Apr. 8]...our forces fell back towards Mansfield the line battle formed within 2 1/2 miles of Mansfield-fight commenced about four o'clock p.m. and resulted in great victory...[Apr. 11]...mule lost near Mansfield...[Apr. 13]...fight at Blair Landing-General Green killed...[May 5]...captured steamboat `John Warner'. Captured gun boat number 8. Captured gun boat number 22...[May 17]...purchased mule from Jas. H. Brown...fight at Maconville, La...[May 27]...Dr. Wm. J. Watson accidentally shot dead from a pistol in hands of P. Merrill-occurred while they were reading together in Watson's office...[July 9]...my horse fell and I dislocated and fractured my collar-bone-about [one] mile from...Hyan's Plantation...[July 11]...although suffering from shoulder continued to work at my quarterly papers...[July 15]...had my shoulder examined...had it bandaged suffered more than before...[July 17]...left camp at Coburns Plantation and went to Alexandria expecting to get on the `Milton Reef' (steamer)-put my horse up in Gov. stable...[July 20]...determined by the authorities at Alex[andria] to send the Reef to the Mississippi with Yankees to be exchanged...rode back to camp...[Sept. 2]...heavy cannonading heard. Spent night with Captain Doreman at the camp of the 28th La. Inf...[Sept. 6]...our camp half mile out of town. Met Major Bassett in town...[Sept. 8]...finished the August monthly papers and enclosed two documents for Col. Law to sign...[Sept. 9]...rode over to see the town of Trenton crossed on pontoon bridge at town...buildings old and dingy...[Sept. 12]...march for Monticello, Ark. marched about 16 miles and camped on Bayou Bartholomew...[Sept. 16]...news of the fall of Atlanta...[Oct. 2]...news of John Lyons' death...Yankees advancing from Atchafalaya...[Oct. 20]...arrived at Washington, Arkansas...quite at town...the sand being about ten [inches] deep in the streets...[Oct. 23]...war sermon for purpose of getting chaplains in the army whe[re] great good can be done...[Nov. 8]...started the grey train and two mule wagons to Shreveport. Arrived at Hardeman's Hd. Qrs. at about 3 o'clock...[Nov. 9]...Col. Hardeman talks of detailing out our train to Jefford's brigade...one wagon, 5 mules sent to Camden for munitions...[Nov. 17]...the command has gone towards Little Rock to meet Gen. Price...[Nov. 23]...Hardeman & staff got back from expedition did not go more than 50 miles & came back...[Nov. 28]...moved our camp across the River `Red'. Crossed [at] Polk Ferry, three miles above Fulton, Arkansas...[Nov. 30]...Maj. Gen. Cleburn killed at Franklin, Tenn. Brig. Gen's Stahl, Gist & Gordon killed at same place...[Dec. 3]...broke camp on Red River and started on march for Nacogdoches Co., Tex. marched over some bad roads...[Dec. 9]...crossed the Sabine R. at Camden on ferry...[Dec. 17]...the boy Walter was taken off to Div. Hqs. by Col. Hardeman...[Dec. 19]...General Majors left for division headquarters...". Wilkins apparently used the diary to record several notes concerning the demise of the Confederacy in Texas the following spring, in part: "...21st of May 1865. Terrible [?] driving the Texas troops...Houston being plundered-on the 20th of May 1865 Hempstead was plundered by Walker's division...May 22, 1865 Troops being rapidly disbanded. Marched thro. Houston the troops being guarded...to Hempstead to attend to official business...". Mostly written using a fine nib pen with not all of the entries filled, but nonetheless a great look at a series of Trans-Mississippi campaigns seldom encountered in the market place. Some light soiling and loose pages, but complete. Overall very good. $1,000-1,500

63. WILLIAM WIRT ALLEN (1835 - 1894) Confederate major general who commanded a brigade of cavalry with Wheeler at Atlanta, also wounded at Perryville. Rare war-date A.E.S. on the verso of a manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., "Graham Station, N.C.", Apr. 17, 1865, a medical certificate of disability issued to Pvt. W. A. Lipscomb and signed by two surgeons. On the verso, Allen approves the discharge: "Headquarters Allen's Div. April 18th/65 Approved & respectfully forwarded. Wm. W. Allen Brig. Gen. Com". Some stains and a few tiny holes generally not affecting the endorsement, also endorsed by Capt. D. P. Forney, a Col. D. Blakey, and E. L. Lewis. Of particular interest is the fact that Allen endorses this document a full nine days after Lee's surrender at Appomattox! $500-700

64. JAMES J. ARCHER (1817 - 1864) Confederate brigadier general and colonel of the 5th Texas in Hood's Brigade,, fought at Antietam, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg where he was captured. D.S. "J.J. Archer" adding rank as captain, 1p. 4to., Colvillo Depot, W.T., Nov. 10, 1859 concerning the loss of a number of mules while in the service of the military. Minor staining affecting nothing, else very good.$400-600

"...I am still here as instructor of Cavalry Tactics, but alas, without horses..."

65. GEORGE D. BAYARD (1835 - 1862) Union brigadier general of cavalry who faced Jackson in the Valley Campaign, led with distinction at Second Manassas, and commanded a brigade at Fredericksburg. Killed in action while at a meeting with Gen. Wm. B. Franklin. Very rare war-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., West Point, July 17, 1861 to a Mrs. How, in part: "...I am not at Fort Monroe - I was elected major of Col. Townsend's Regiment...I am still here as instructor of Cavalry Tactics, but alas, without horses...in a few days I shall be off to purchase them...My health has very much improved...I have had a pretty hard time since I was shot...I am almost entirely restored to my usual health...[and will] join my Regiment in Missouri...". Tipped to another sheet, near fine. Bayard no doubt refers here to the severe facial wound he received from an arrow while posted in the West.$1,200-1,500

66. JUDAH P. BENJAMIN (1811 - 1884) Confederate Secretary
of War and Secretary of State who became very unpopular for his convictions that Southern slaves should be armed to fight for the Confederacy, which of course eventually came to be. Fled to England at war's end to avoid prosecution. Partly-printed war-date D.S. "J. P. Benjamin" as acting Secretary of War, 1p. 4to., Richmond, Apr. 1, 1861, an appointment of C. Marrash as "Lieutenant Colonel 22 Alabama Regt. P.A.". Evenly toned, with right bottom corner cut. Matted in cream and set into a simple black lacquer frame. Very good, unexamined out of frame. $600-800

67. JUDAH P. BENJAMIN A.L.S. "J. P. Benjamin" 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Apr. 8, 1853, to Dr. Robb, Benjamin's business partner in the Louisiana Railroad. In part: "...Gov. Crittenden [of Kentucky] and Charles Conrad are to dine with me at 5 p.m. tomorrow. I want you to come without fail and to put off the Rail Road board meeting to Monday. I can't be at the board meeting...and you can't be there because I want to indoctrinate Conrad who is already very well disposed to take an active part in our projects of improvement...". Charles Conrad was Secretary of War under Millard Fillmore. Along with a CDV showing Benjamin, ca. 1860s, showing Benjamin in a chest, up post, with backstamp by G.A. of New York. Folds and light toning to edges, else very good. $400-500

"...I grow more and more tired
of foreign gibberish..."

68. JOHN STEVENS BOWEN (1830 - 1863) Confederate major general attached to Breckinridge's division at Shiloh, where he was wounded, also participated in the Vicksburg campaign until his death. Excessively rare A.L.S. signed twice with initials "J. S. B." 4pp. 4to., Fort McIntosh, Texas, Aug. 6, 1855, a lengthy personal letter to his younger sister, Abbie, in small part: "...If ever you should marry a man who loves you as I do...you will find out how I behaved so mean to you by not writing as soon as I arrived. I was ordered right out into camp and have been scouting...since...I am still here on a Court Martial and should not wonder if an order came up by the next mail to create the Court to 18 members and try a man for Murder and 3 for mutiny...The men I alluded to above belong to Capt. Rhetts Company. One of them shot down the Orderly Sgt. With his revolver, putting one ball through his head and then stood deliberately over him and fired two through his body...We have had some real Jefferson Barracks hot days, not quite up to last summer, but just as warm as any cared to have. We have a real tedious case before us a Dutchman with an interpreter...I grow more and more tired of foreign gibberish...". Signature has been clipped out of final page, with some text loss as a result, yet two initialed signatures remain. Overall good condition and rare in any form.$500-700

69. DANIEL BUTTERFIELD (1831 - 1901) Union major general who commanded a brigade at Bull Run and led a corps in the desperate assault on Marye's Heights. Butterfield is also credited with writing "Taps". Outstanding, oversized albumen I.S.P., 18" x 19 1/2", an impressive Pach Bros. photograph showing Butterfield in full uniform with hat and sword in hand, inscribed in the white bottom margin: "To the brave men who served under my command in days gone by and who are now my comrades in the G.A.R. & belong to Post 353 - Greenport Long Island - with kind regards of their old commander. Daniel Butterfield". Dampstains at left and right margins are clear of the image, which itself shows a light horizontal area of white spotting, still a very attractive and rare image, wonderfully inscribed. $800-1,200

70. JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN (1828 - 1914) Union brigadier general of the 20th Maine whose valiant defense of Little Round Top prevented the Confederates from turning the line at Gettysburg. Chamberlain was also present at Lee's surrender at Appomattox. D.S. "J.L. Chamberlain" 1p. folio, Dec. 6, 1867. As Governor of Maine, Chamberlain appoints Elias Merrill to be a Justice of the Peace. Fine. $800-1,000

71. JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN Fine content A.L.S. "J. L. Chamberlain" on his personal letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Brunswick, Dec. 8, 1880, discussing making a speech on his favorite subject, in part: "...If your people would like `The surrender of Lee', I am perfectly willing to give that...But in this case notice should be given to the people as some might be disappointed...". Slight toning, otherwise very good. $1,000-1,500

72. MARCELLUS CROCKER (1830 -1865) Union brigadier general who served at Shiloh and Atlanta, died of tuberculosis before war's end. Rare war-date A.L.S. 1p. 4to., "Camp at Bolivar, Tenn.", Aug. 19, 1862 to a colonel, in part: "...I wrote a letter at once to the Gov. recommending our mutual friend Capt. Seevers. I saw today an order of the Secretary of War prohibiting the appointment of officers of the old regiments to positions in the new. Gen. Tuttle [?]...has taken command at Cairo - I am again in command of the Brigade, and am very pleasantly situated on the bank of the Hatchie about a mile from Bolivar..." Near fine. $400-600

73. JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808 - 1889) President of the Confederacy who led his armies beyond the surrender at Appomattox. Partial A.D.S. 1p. 12mo., [Washington], July 26, 1854, in full: "Approved Jeffer Davis Sec. of War War Dept July 26, 1854". Matted with a portrait engraving, and set into a gold frame. Very good, unexamined out of frame.$400-500

74. JEFFERSON DAVIS ELECTION HANDBILL Very rare election handbill, 1p. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2", reading at top: "Virginia Electoral Ticket. Election November 6th, 1861. FOR PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS OF MISSIPPI. FOR VICE PRESIDENT ALEX. H. STEPHENS OF GEORGIA...". Also listed are state electors and district representatives. Mounted, near fine. $400-600

A war-date letter to John Hunt Morgan

75. BASIL W. DUKE (1838 - 1916) Confederate brigadier general who fought with his brother-in-law. John Hunt Morgan, in all of Morgan's campaigns, including the raid into Indiana and Ohio, in which both were captured. Duke was exchanged in 1864 and returned to the Kentucky cavalry that fall, serving in southwest Virginia, and on Morgan's death was promoted brigadier, taking over Morgan's cavalry. Fine content war-date A.L.S as colonel, 4pp. 8vo., Walton, Sep. 19, 1862, to his commander, John Hunt Morgan, in part: "...I arrived at this point late this evening & found Col. Hutchinson slowly retreating before a federal force of cavalry & infantry. Lt. Roberts...remained with a portion of his command at the toll-gate beyond Walton...he fired upon their advance and caused them to form line of battle - he estimates their force at a regt. of infantry and about 800 cavalry. The cavalry were very timid...they camped on Mrs. Gaines' farm...32 transports crowded with troops passed...going toward Louisville. A citizen reported that a train of Federal wagons passed Independence this evening...I will watch the force at Walton...I will immediately dispatch you all that occurs...the Falmouth bridge [has] been destroyed...met a force of the enemy at Union and drove them to Florina [?] killing three, wounding two...". Docketed on verso, fine condition and expertly inlaid. $1,500-2,000

76. DAVID G. FARRAGUT (1801 - 1870) Union rear admiral instrumental in the taking of New Orleans and the Union control of the Mississippi. It was at Mobile Bay where he exclaimed "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!". S.P., a nice war-date CDV by Jacobs, New Orleans, showing Farragut in uniform with epaulettes. Signed on verso: "D. G. Farragut Rear Admiral U. S. Navy". Dates between July, 1862 and December, 1864. Foxing and soiling somewhat affect image and signature, overall good.$500-700

77. JOHN C. FREMONT (1813 - 1890) "The Pathfinder", explorer of the western frontier and Union army major general until sacked by Lincoln for his efforts to garner more power. Fine content A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Bear Valley, Ca., May 4, 1860 to Senator and future Secretary of the Treasury William P. Fessenden. In part: "...Shut up as we are here a message from the outer world is always agreeable...I have been very busy but have not for that lost my interest in what is going on outside, only the interest has assumed a different shape. Our very remoteness has made us more citizens of the world. Things at a distance look more equal...In regard to the selfishness of public affairs, I want to assure you that I have it quite as abundantly displayed here as you have found it at Washington and it only needs to come into contest with our species upon any point to realize our common experience most disagreeably. It has been my most unpleasant lesson...I have not been taking any part in public affairs...". Near fine. $400-600

78. FRANKLIN GARDNER (1823 - 1873) Confederate major general who commanded a brigade at Shiloh and under Polk, captured while defending Port Hudson. Scarce war-date A.N.S. at the bottom of a partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Fort Gaines, Dec. 3, 1861, a clothing receipt issued by the 21st Alabama Vols. indicating the issuance of 65 jackets and pants. At bottom Gardner writes: "Gen. [Duff C.] Green will please issue on commutation orders. By order of Brig. Gen. [Jones] Withers. F. Gardner Lt. Colonel [?] A.A.A.G.". Fine condition. $500-700

79. FRANKLIN GARDNER Rare A.L.S. "F. Gardner" with integral postal sheet attached, 1p., 4to., Christiansburg, Va, Dec. 10, 1847 to Col. J. B. Walbach of the 4th Artillery. In part: "...Enclosed I send you my tri-monthly report...I am instructed to send all my reports to the superintendent of Recruiting...from the brief time that I have been at this place my efforts have not been productive...". Very good. $800-1,200

80. ROBERT S. GARNETT (1819 - 1861) Confederate brigadier general who became the very first Southern officer and the first general from either side to be killed in the Civil war, at Carrick's Ford. Very rare A.L.S. "R. S. Garnett U.S. Army" 1p. oblong 8vo., Fort Monroe, Mar. 3, 1843, to a gentleman, in part: "...Please acknowledge the receipt of the enclosed check...& credit me with its amount...". Boldly penned, lightly mounted, very good condition. Garnett is rare in any form.$2,000-3,000

81. JEREMY F. GILMER (1818 - 1883) Confederate major general, second in command of the Department of South Carolina and Florida, served during the Siege of Charleston. Uncommon A.L.S. "J. F. Gilmer Capt. of Engineers" 1p. 4to., Savannah, Aug. 6, 1858, to an unnamed gentleman, in part: "...As I have closed my disbursing accounts relating to the public works recently in my charge...I have to request that you will give me a Statement of my account on the Books of your office...". Mounted to another sheet, very good.$400-600

82. BRYAN GRIMES (1828 - 1880) Confederate major general and the last such appointed in Lee's army, he participated in nearly all of the A.N.V.'s battles, including Gettysburg, and commanded one of the last attacks on the day of surrender at Appomattox. Rare war-date signature on the front of an envelope addressed to his wife: "Mrs. Bryan Grimes Care of G. H. Bryan Raleigh North Carolina". Ink a tad light, else very good. Grimes is rare in any format. $600-800

83. WILLIAM J. HARDEE (1815 - 1873) Confederate lieutenant general who led his corps at Shiloh and Atlanta, and attempted to halt Sherman's March to the Sea. Scarce pre-war D.S. "W. J. Hardee Capt. 2'nd Dragoons Comd'g R. Party", 1p. 4to., Vera Cruz, Feb. 5, 1848, a commutation of rations with payment of $15.00 attendant. Some toning, overall very good. $400-600

84. JOHN B. HOOD (1831 - 1879) Confederate Lieutenant General who led the "Texas Brigade" at Second Bull Run and Antietam, and under Longstreet Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga, where he lost a limb. D.S. "J.B. Hood" 1p. oblong 8vo., Richmond, [Ft. Scott, Ca.], May 27, 1854 concerning the administration of estate fees, in part: "...rec'd...of administrators of John White Dec'd, the original , of which the above is a copy...". Fold affects signature, else very good. $900-1,200

85. JOHN B. HOOD Rare A.L.S. "J. B. Hood" 1p. 8vo., New Orleans, June 15, 1874, in part: "...I send you three copies each, of the last two nos. of my articles. These I happened to have...The N. Orleans Times may have some left...although I doubt it since the first was all taken soon after publication. When I have finished, I shall place the whole in pamphlet form...". From the end of the war until his death in 1879, Hood was a prolific author of articles which essentially defended his performance in the conflict. Light offsetting, one weak vertical fold, overall very good. $1,500-2,000

86. HENRY J. HUNT (1819 - 1889) Union brigadier general who broke the Confederate pursuit at Bull Run, as Chief of Artillery at Fredericksburg his 147 gun battery opened the battle. Best remembered for commanding the artillery at Gettysburg, helping to repulse Pickett's charge. Good content war-date A.L.S. 1+pp. 4to., "Arty Head Quarters A.P.", Oct. 10, 1864 to Brigadier Gen. Seth Williams. In part: "...I have the honor to request that application be made for Allen's battery H 1st R.I. now in camp near Washington to be ordered to the army to relieve Brown's battery...if their batteries were stationed in Washington, he believes they can be fitted up in a [?] short time. The United batteries have one officer and 79 men present. If the change is made they can probably be filled up and instructed in the course of the fall andwinter..." Near fine.$400-500

87. JOHN F. REYNOLDS AND ABNER DOUBLEDAY. JOHN F. REYNOLDS (1820 - 1863) Union major general who fought at Mechanicsville and Gaines Mill, killed by a sharpshooter while leading his men on the first day at Gettysburg, and ABNER DOUBLEDAY (1819 - 1893), Union major general said to have fired Fort Sumter's first shot, and led the 1st Corps at Gettysburg after Reynold's death. A rare pair of signed endorsements of each general, penned on the verso of an A.L.S. of Capt. J. A. Reynolds of battery L, 1st Reg. N.Y. Artillery, Sharpsburg, Sep. 28, 1862. Just days after the battle of Antietam, Capt. Reynolds asks that two officer vacancies in his commend be filled. On the verso, Doubleday approves and forwards the document, with Reynolds penning an A.E.S.: "App'd & respectfully for'd John F. Reynold Brig. Genl. Vols. Comd'g". Also endorsed by SETH WILLIAMS (1822 - 1866), Union brigadier general active at Gettysburg, Petersburg, and Atlanta, who ultimately sends the request on George McClellan's behalf to the Governor of New York. Expertly inlaid at two margins, very good condition. $1,200-1,500

88. JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON (1807 - 1891) Confederate major general who led armies at Bull Run and Seven Pines. Johnston is perhaps best remembered for his stubborn defense of Atlanta and his resistance to Sherman's March to the Sea. A.L.S. "J.E. Johnston" on "Home Insurance Company of New York" letterhead, 1p. 4to., Savannah, Jan. 21, 1874 concerning problems in the insurance trade, in part: "...As we have failed in our attempts...to correct the reports of our Birmingham agency. Major Milner will set out to that place...to teach the agent his business..". Minor toning affects the first "J" of signature, portions of paper mount still attached to the verso, else very good. $300-500

89. SAMUEL JONES (1820 - 1887) Confederate major general who served as Beauregard's Chief of Artillery at Bull Run, later he succeeded Beauregard to command the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Rare signed war-date carte de visite photo of Jones as major general, a chest up view in uniform, boldly signed on the bottom of the albumen, "Sam. Jones", adding on the mount, "Maj. Gen." On verso Jones has written: "Commanding Dept. of So. Ca. Ga. and Fla. Charlestown, So. Ca. Sept. 16, 1864". Jones' collar wreath is lightly tinted gold and the stars are tinted silver. Light soiling on albumen, small chip of albumen missing from top not affecting image, otherwise very good. $3,000-4,000

90. 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. Partly-printed D.S. 4pp. folio, New York, Nov. 12, 1852, an indenture for "...Philip Kearny of Lodi, in the township of Harrison...New Jersey" granting his wife"...certain lot of land and premises, situated in the city of New York on the north side of Twenty-second street, between Broadway and Fourth avenue..." for the sum of $6,300. Boldly signed by Kearny at conclusion. Folds and a couple of small holes along them, else very good. $400-500

91. JAMES L. KEMPER (1823 - 1895) Confederate brigadier general who fought at 1st Bull Run, Seven Pines, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. At Gettysburg he was desperately wounded and captured during Pickett's charge. A.D.S. "James L. Kemper" 1p., 12mo., [n. p.], March 22, 1855, a receipt for money owed him. Very good with only slight toning.
$400-600

92. JOSEPH B. KERSHAW (1822 - 1894) Confederate major general who directed Morris Island in the bombing of Fort Sumter, commanded a brigade at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, captured at Sayler's Creek. Rare A.L.S. "J. B. Kershaw" on his law office stationery, 1p., 8vo., Camden, S.C., June 15, 1877, in part: "...I have been waiting for the opportunity to write you to thank you for your noble and distinguished support in the recent elections...It will be the aim of my life to justify your good opinion...". Kershaw was elected a judge on the 5th South Carolina Circuit in 1876. Very good, with postal cover.$1,200-1,500

93. A LOCK OF ROBERT E. LEE'S HAIR An extraordinary relic, a lock of 10-15 strands of Robert E. Lee's hair. The lock was removed by us from a larger lock contained within a ca. 1870 locket (picture of locket included). The locket was obtained by our consignor from Butterfield's in Los Angeles, who describe the provenance of the item: "Descended in the Robert E. Lee family to Mr. Beverly Middleton, nephew to Robert E. Lee III". Sold with a copy of the Butterfield catalog listing and Letter of Authenticity issued by Alexander Autographs, Inc. $400-600

94. JAMES LONGSTREET (1821 - 1904) Confederate major general who commanded Lee's right wing at Antietam, and the left flank at Chickamauga. Longstreet has been accused of delaying his attack at Gettysburg, leading to the Confederate defeat there. Probable war-date pencil signature on blue paper cut from a letter: "very truly & Respect'y Your obt Servt J. Longstreet Lt. Gen". Writing a bit shaky, mounted, very good. $400-600

95. JOSEPH K. F. MANSFIELD (1822 - 1862) Union General mortally wounded at Antietam, leading his men in a charge. Early A.L.S. "Jos. K. F. Mansfield" 1p. 4to., Boston, July 5, 1849 to Major William Fraser in New York, in part: "...I will thank you to forward to this place by first packet convenient one cask Gaudron for the service of Fort Independence...". Very good with slight ink bleed through and a small hole, not affecting content. $400-600

96. JAMES B. MCPHERSON (1828 - 1864) Union major general who fought in Grant's Tennessee campaigns, let the right wing at Vicksburg, and was killed in battle at Atlanta. Rare, nice content war-date A.L.S. "Jas. B. McPherson Brig. Genl. & Supt." 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], July 4, 1862 to a colonel. In part: "...Please have Nelson Newell Co. D 11th Ills. Cavalry, detailed for Extra Duty detached service, on the Rail Roads - He is a good fireman and has run on Roads with one of my Engineers. He has the consent of his officers and says he cannot ride on horseback...". Mounted, very good. $800-1,200

97. DIXON MILES (1804-1862) Union colonel who was accused of drunkenness at First Bull Run and commanded the garrison at Harper's Ferry where he was mortally wounded after the town's capitulation. Fascinating war-date A.L.S. "D. S. Miles" adding rank, 2pp. 4to.Washington, Sept. 9, 1861 to a Mr. Charles Ogden concerning the accusation that Miles was drunk during the retreat from First Bull Run. In part: "...I regret very much the position you assume...your reason for declining does not [appear] in justice to my case. Your evidence I want...my case has nothing whatever to do with the Bull Run fight...I have been maliciously charged with being drunk on that date...a volunteer captain swore I was...by my getting into my carriage or being helped in, bidding people good bye, etc...did I get into my carriage...in Centreville, Va.? Who did get in the carriage besides yourself? And was I drunk? If you refuse to answer these questions. I shall be unable to summon you...[and] you...have given me not the slightest point on which I could make an affidavit...not [to] mention that you were the gentleman, on foot, almost helpless when I offered you the use of my carriage. If Mr. Harper got into my carriage will you please state where a letter would reach him...". Miles' chief accuser was future Gen. Israel Richardson who along with many others confirmed that Miles could not maintain his balance on his horse, was observed wearing two hats and had issued many nonsensical orders throughout the day. Miles was eventually acquitted because of lack of sufficient evidence and contradictory testimony, and assigned to the out-of-the-way post at Harper's Ferry. Very good. $600-800

98. JAMES A. MULLIGAN (1830 - 1864) Union officer who raised the Irish Brigade, he was mortally wounded at Winchester and begged his men to "Lay me down and save the flag!". Rare war-date A.L.S. penned shortly after the formation of the Irish Brigade, 1p. 8vo., in full: "Head Quarters `Irish Brigade' Chicago Nov. 18 `61 Dear Sir, I have rec'd yrs. of the 16th inst.. With my kind regards, I am, Truly, James A. Mulligan To: O.K. Brooks Cleveland Ohio". Fine.
$400-600

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100. ALEXANDER "SANDIE" PENDLETON (1840-1864) Stonewall Jackson's youngest staff member and aide, who Jackson apparently loved like a son, killed a few days short of his 24th birthday while trying to rally the troops at Fisher's Hill. Rare war-date D.S. "A. S. Pendleton" as Jackson's aide, 3pp. legal folio, "Hd. Qrs, 2nd Army Corps", Mar. 21, 1863, headed "General Orders No. 20". Pendleton's document summarizes the finding of six courts martial involving Confederate soldiers and officers, with charges including desertion, looting of liquor from a private home (for which the offender received six months hard labor with a ball and chain), conduct to the prejudice of good order, and so on. A few stray spots and short, very minor fold tears, overall very good.$700-900

101. WILLIAM PRESTON (1816 - 1887) Confederate brigadier general who led a brigade at Corinth, Vicksburg and Chicamauga. Signed endorsement removed from a document, in full: "Appd and Respy forwd W. Preston Brig. Gen Comdg Division". Very good.$300-400

102. THOMAS E. G. RANSOM (1834 - 1864) Union brigadier general who fought (and was often wounded) from Shiloh to Atlanta, finally dying while still commanding his troops from an ambulance. Boldly signed war-date CDV signed "T.E.G. Ransom, U.S. Vols." as brigadier general. Back stamp by Rockwood, New York. Very light spotting with corners of mount clipped, else very good. $500-700

103. 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. Rare war-date A.L.S. "J. C. Rice Col. 44th N.Y.", 2pp. 8vo., New York, Oct. 25, 1862 to New York Gov. E. D. Morgan. In part: "...I am ordered to report to your excellency for the purpose of taking charge of such drafted men as may be placed under [Gen. George McClellan's] command, for regiments serving in the army...I feel it is to be my duty to report to you, at once, by means of this letter...so soon as I gain strength by rest, I shall report in person...". Very good to fine. At the time, Rice was recovering from a bout with typhoid fever.$400-600

104. DAVID A. RUSSELL (1820 - 1864) Union brigadier general who led a regiment at Antietam, later fighting at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and the Wilderness, killed leading his men at Opequon. Very rare war-date signed endorsement cut from a document: "Approved D. A. Russell Brig. Gen'l Vols", ca. 1863. Mounted, very good. $600-800

105. PAUL J. SEMMES (1815 - 1863) Confederate brigadier general who commanded a brigade at Seven Pines and in the Seven Days, defended Marye's Height at Fredericksburg, and was killed at the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. Rare A.L.S. "Paul J. Semmes" signed at conclusion and again within the text, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 10, 1860 arranging the transport of some unknown goods to Georgia Gov. Joseph E. Brown. In part: "...Ship to Savannah Ga. to Joseph E. Brown Governor of Ga. care Central R.R. Agent, Savannah...Gov. Brown will be furnished without delay with a copy of the contract...". Expertly inlaid, near fine. $1,000-1,500

106. 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. Rare signed carte de visite photograph, possibly war-date, 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" chest, up portrait of Sherman in uniform, signed "W.T. Sherman Gen'l" on the lower mount. On verso Sherman wrote "Washington DC" but date illegible due to scuffing or wear. No backstamp, very good condition. $2,000-3,000

107. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN Superb, oversize S.P. approx. 7 1/2" x 12" b/w, an excellent three-quarter length standing portrait of Sherman in uniform with sash, epaulets, sword and hat, his hand on his hip, signed at left: "W. T. Sherman General New York Feb. 8, 1889". But for a few tiny specks on the image, condition is fine. With period inscription on verso, nicely framed (no backstamp visible). Ready for display! $2,500-3,500

108. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN Unusual S.P. "W. T. Sherman General 1887" 4 1/4" x 6 1/2" b/w, a cabinet photograph showing Sherman in a chest, up view in civilian garb. Photographed by Falk, New York. Crease in both upper corners with edge wear to all the corners, some spotting at left of image, overall good condition. $600-800

109. GUSTAVUS A. SMITH (1820 - 1885) Union brigadier general, as colonel he led the 35 Illinois, wounded at Pea Ridge, later served in guarding critical railroad routes. Excessively rare D.S. "G. A. Smith" as Tax Collector, 1p. 3 1/2" x 7", a "Stub for Special Tax Stamp" issued to a "Wholesale Liquor Dealer", signed by Smith in blank. Fine condition. Smith is certainly one of the most difficult Union general's signatures to obtain. $500-700

110. 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. Rare war-date A.L.S. "Isaac I. Stevens Brig. Gen. Com.", 2pp. 4to., Beaufort, SC, May 12, 1862 to New York Gov. E. D. Morgan, a letter recommending a candidate for a position as an officer. In part: "...Capt. Elliot is a very superior and efficient officer. I pronounce him altogether the ablest officer in the line of the Regiment. I invariably select him for important duty in preference to any other officer. For his gallant conduct and general efficiency, he has won quite a reputation...". Near fine, expertly inlaid.$700-900

111. ALEXANDER P. STEWART (1821 - 1908) Confederate major general who commanded at Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Atlanta, and replaced Polk after that general's death. Scarce war-date E.S. "Alex. P. Stewart Majr. Genl." on a small slip removed from a document measuring 3" x 2 1/4", datelined "Hd. Qurs. Stewarts Div. Jany 6, 1864". Very good condition. $700-900

112. GEORGE H. THOMAS (1839 - 1906) Union brigadier general who fought under Buell at Shiloh and lost a leg in the Red River campaign. Interesting A.L.S. "George Thomas Maj. Gen. USA", on Dept. of the Cumberland letterhead, 2pp., 8vo., Louisville, Nov. 14, 1867, to Bvt. Gen. William Landram, in part: "...I received by express a few days since a pair of silver spurs enclosed with a note from you to me and a note from Judge Barton to you in which the judge, after explaining the history of the spurs, expressed himself in very complimentary terms in regards to my to my surviving the late war. The chivalric conception which prompted the judge to set apart these spurs for me; my grateful thanks for the compliment he has paid me...". Tipped onto mount, very good.$400-500

113. WILLIAM H. T. WALKER (1816 - 1864) Confederate major general who commanded a brigade at Pensacola. Walker, a much admired leader, was killed in action before Atlanta. Rare war-date L.S. adding rank and holograph postscript, 1p. 4to., "Camp Walker", Jan. 8, 1862 to Col. and A. & I. Gen. H. C. Wayne in Georgia. Walker advises that he has appointed Octavus C. Myers to serve as his assistant adjutant general, and asks that the man's commission be back-dated to December 25, 1861. Fine condition, expertly inlaid. $1,200-1,500

114. HENRY C. WAYNE (1815 - 1883) Confederate brigadier general who retained his commission for but 26 days, resigning in order to maintain Georgia's militia which Gov. Joseph Brown was intent on keeping under his own control. Rare war-date A.D.S. 1p. 9" x 5", Milledgeville, Oct. 24, 1863, a partly-printed pass permitting a South Carolinian to visit Macon for business purposes, signed as Adjutant and Inspector General. Signature brushed in places, two chips at upper blank corners, else very good.$750-1,000

115. GABRIEL C. WHARTON (1824-1906) Confederate brigade general who commanded troops in the Shenandoah Valley, principally at New Market and Waynesboro. Great war-date E.S. "G.C. Wharton" as colonel, 1p. folio, "Headquarters, Dept. of W. Va.", June 13, 1863 declaring that a certain Martin Conner is a native of England and would like to serve as a substitute in the 30th Battalion Virginia Sharpshooters. Wharton approves and forwards the document on the verso. A rare unit from which to find material, the 30th served throughout East Tennessee and the Shenandoah Valley only to be disbanded after Wharton's command was ruined at the battle Waynesboro in 1865. Overall a very rare document. Very good to fine.$800-1,200

116. JOHN A. WHARTON (d. 1865) Confederate major general who commanded a regiment at Shiloh, later heading a brigade at Stones River and Chickamauga. Killed on April 6, 1865 in a private duel. Rare A.L.S. "Jno. A. Wharton", 1p. 4to., Braznia, May 9, 1859 to Capt. Louis Strohel in El Dorado. In part: "...I cannot rest easy until I say to you that whilst I live your own solicitude & interest for my success...will never be effaced from my memory. No man loves his friends more devotedly than I do...My withdrawal was a sore disappointment , but I feel your good sense tells you it was [?] for my future advantage...". Wharton offers more praise for Strohel, and concludes asking the man to pass on his love to Wharton's wife and children. Some toning, otherwise very good. Expertly inlaid.$750-1,000

117. 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. Good content war-date A.D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., but likely Richmond, n.d.], in full: "The Artillery Knives spoken within has [sic] been transferred by Col. Estran to Mr. Paine -- any disposition to be made of them will be made with Mr. Paine instead of Col. Estran. Jno. H. Winder Brig Genl". With an A.E.S. by COL. ESTRAN on verso, Richmond, Mar. 17m 1862. A few pinholes and some toned folds, otherwise very good.$300-500

118. CIVIL WAR TINTYPE OF BLACK SOLDIER A very rare 1/6th plate tintype of a young Black Union private with a camp scene backdrop showing a cannon, drum, stack of guns, with nicely tinted pants and American flag. Housed in a half case with brass preserver, frame, and glass. Emulsion flaking affects jacket and pants, else very good. $800-1,200

119. WOUNDED UNION SOLDIER TINTYPE A rare and desirable 1/9th plate tintype showing a wounded Union private whose arm is in a sling that has been slightly tinted red. The sitter wears a regulation shell jacket, making him either an artillery or cavalryman, but either way a most unusual image. Housed in a full papier-mâché case, with brass patriotic mat, frame and glass. Minor brush marks somewhat affect image at edges, else very good. $400-600

119A. NEW YORK STATE PRIVATE A great 1/6th plate tintype of a New York state private with lightly tinted cheeks, wearing a nine-button frock coat, N.Y.S. belt buckle, belt with cap box, and holding at his side a bayoneted rifle. The young soldier stands in front of a patriotic backdrop with an American flag flying in the background. With brass preserver but no case. Minor spotting, else overall very good. $300-400

120. WOMAN POSING AS MALE SOLDIER CDV A highly unusual and very rare war-date carte-de-visite by Masury, Boston, showing Frances Clalin who posed as a man in order to serve with the Missouri state militia. Clalin is shown in uniform as a cavalryman holding a sword, with period ink identification or signature on verso indicating that she served in a heavy artillery and cavalry unit for twenty-two months. A great image which has been possibly signed by the famous heroine. Minor soiling, very good.$500-700

121. ALABAMA CLAIMS The signatures of the twelve American and British representatives who drew up the Treaty of Washington which settled the amount of reparations due the U.S. from Great Britain, thereby doing much to outfit Confederate cruisers which greatly disrupted American trade during the Civil War. The signatures, on two 8vo., sheets [n.p., n.d.] include: HAMILTON FISH, ROBERT C. SCHENCK, SAMUEL NELSON, EBENEZER ROCKWOOD HOAR, GEORGE. H. WILLIAMS, DE GREY & RIPON, STAFFORD H. NORTHCOTE, EDWARD THORNTON, JOHN A. MCDONALD, MOUNTAGUE BERNARD as well as two unidentified negotiators who were not signatories to the treaty. Two horizontal folds, otherwise very good condition. $400-500

122. SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICER IMAGES A great group of four items related to Confederate Lieutenant Amory Coffin. The first item is a war-date CDV of a full-standing view of Coffin wearing an Confederate officer's frock coat and armed with a sword and pistol. Backstamp by: Quinby & Co., Charleston, S.C. Very minor creases affect mount. Second is a post-war CDV showing him as a medical doctor possibly signed with minor spotting. Along with a calling card as doctor and showing his residence as Aiken, S.C., minor soiling; and finally, a bookplate from his library showing the family coat of arms, with minor soiling. Overall very good except, and worthy of further research.
$1,000-1,500

123. 35TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLS. CORRESPONDENCE A good archive from Segt. Alfred Ellis, Co. I, 35th Massachusetts Vol. consisting of 26 letters, some with transmittal envelopes, totaling 44pp. mostly 8vo., in period ink and pencil covering Dec. 21, 1863 through April 12, 1865, with some routine camp news, troop movements, his being shot plus comrades being wounded and dying In small part: "...Camp Falmouth, Va., Feb. 7, 1863...we are going to Fortress Monroe and from there to North Carolina...Apr. 6, 1863...we traveled about 15 hundred miles...we can go out and kill a pig...there are plenty of them here, and niggars...Mount Sterling, Ky., Apr. 9, 1863...in a good place here guarding the town...Vicksburg June 14, 1863...we are in sight of the city of Vicksburg and can hear and see cannonading...Nicholsville, Ky., Sept 5, 1864...we have not had 3 died in our company...John Birch is dead...he was taken crazy...Annapolis, Md., Apr. 17, 1864...we are...[to] recruit up and organize Burnside's great show...we are going to take Richmond...Petersburg, Va., June 20, 1864...Albert was hit with a piece of shell but was not hurt much...we have had quite a number wounded in our regiment...we expect to take this place soon...it is the key to Richmond...[Battle of Weldon Railroad] Petersburg, Aug. 25, 1864...had a battle here the other day. We had two wounded in our company. Charley Force was hit on the wrist....City Point, Oct. 7, 1864...I got wounded last Friday [Battle of Poplar Springs Church] in the leg...it is nothing but a flesh wound...I am in the hospital...City Point Hospital, Oct. 30, 1864...my wound is getting along well...City Point, Dec. 3, 1864...there will be some more fighting before long. The pickets are firing all of the time...Depot Field Hospital, Dec. 26, 1864...we got good news from Sherman's army [Sherman's Christmas present of Savannah to Lincoln] and I think the war will be over soon...Farmville, Va., Apr. 12, 1865...you have heard...about the great victories we have had...the war will be over with soon...we are now about 60 miles from Petersburg guarding the railroad...". Also included in the lot are three pension documents reading, in part: "A gun shot wound in back at Antietam Sept. 17, 1862...three months on furlough wound dressed by nurses...". Ellis gallantly served throughout the war and survived, but was wounded at Antietam and Poplar Spring Church. Some soiling with negligible paper loss, else very good. $600-800

Desecration of the Union dead...

124. UNIONSOLDIER'SLETTER An outstanding, very lengthy and detailed Union soldier's letter, 20pp. 8vo., New Brn, Mar. 12, 1863 in which First Sgt. Samuel H. Putnam of the 25th Mass. Infantry writes his brother. He opens giving a detailed account of a night attack with cavalry upon a Confederate camp, in small part: "...[We had to] take the outposts and surprise the camp...if the pickets fired upon us, the cavalry was to sail in and grab them...our cavalry boys caught the devils...the horsemen came on, our boys challenge them - Halt ...'You are our prisoners' say some boys, and grappled them...our left section was ordered to be deployed as skirmishers...my little line of skirmishers advanced...slowly the boys advanced, rifles cocked...there is no reserve for us...why don't they fire at us, it's good rifle distance...a single shot might tell the tale for any one of us...Sergeant, Sergeant - there is fire in the woods. Tents, Tents says another...we had discovered the Rebel camp. I concealed my men...ordered the skirmishers to advance and close in...found the camp deserted by a few moments before...the rebs fired one volley and skedaddled...ordered the camp and everything there burned...". After leaving his post for a reconnaissance, Putnam describes reading the letters found in Confederate knapsacks: "...Horrified at what he hears they have been doing to the Yankee dead, digging them up, standing them on their feet, pulling their eyes and mouths open and cursing them...". The following day, he describes more action: "...The Rebs were advancing in force...a sham breastwork had been thrown up by our lads and a quaker gun mounted on a big pair of wheels...couriers had been sent to town for artillery and infantry...soon had grape and canister flying over us...[Rebels] charged gallantly on our breastwork and quaker, which they took ha ha...we fell back towards New Bern...our lines were attacked at the same time in four or five places, and the rebs came down opposite the town...". A vivid letter which reads like a novel, clearly-penned and in very good condition. $800-1,200

125. NO LOT

126. CONFEDERATE ARTIST CONRAD W. CHAPMAN A great war-date 2 1/2" diameter round albumen photograph of the famous artist seated in a studio holding his rifle and in 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 the 59th Virginia, but within a year he was sent to Charleston, where he was ordered by General Beauregard to create a pictorial record of Charleston Harbor. Subsequently, he completed a series of 31 paintings of Charleston and various scenes showing Confederate soldiers. Mounted to a piece of heavy card stock with a brief biography of Chapman finely penned on the verso. Very good to fine. A most unusual and rare pose. $300-500

127. GETTYSBURG 15TH MASS. MUSTER ROLL An outstanding partly-printed muster roll for Company C, 15th Massachusetts Volunteers, 2pp. folio, July 17, 1863, Pleasant Valley, Md. endorsed by Lieut. Col. George Joslin. Covering a two-month period from April 30, 1863 through June 30, 1863, just one day prior to the battle, 55 men are listed as present for duty. Completed in two different hands, it appears that company commander Captain Gale started the document, but did not have the time to finish it while the regiment marched to Gettysburg and also because he was wounded at the battle. The regiment heavily engaged at Gettysburg, and helped to fill a major breach in the Union line caused by Sickles' forward movement on July 2nd. The next day, it helped stem the tide of Pickett's Charge. Records indicate that 16 of these men became casualties as a result of their heroics. Capt. George Brown, who temporarily replaced Gale, quickly completed the document after the battle, only commenting briefly that their appearance was "good" and weapons were "serviceable", but leaving out all detail as to the battle showing that the regiment was actively engaged in pursuit of Lee. A fascinating item from a regiment actively engaged throughout the war were almost all the men listed experienced either Confederate prison, wounds or death. One private who returned to the company on June 28, after being wounded at Antietam, was again wounded at Gettysburg. He remained unlucky and was killed the next year in the Wilderness. Stains affect endorsement with only light soiling affecting the muster roll list itself, overall very good. $500-700

128. GETTYSBURG LEGAL CLAIM FOR BATTLE DAMAGES A great legal document 2pp. folio, [Gettysburg], Oct. 20, 1863 regarding the claim of John Slyder against the United States for damages that occurred to his farm during the battle of Gettysburg. On July 2, the Confederates trampled the farm's crops during their attack on Devils' Den, and Union cavalry Brig. Gen. Farnsworth was killed, just south of the farm, in an ill-advised attack upon the Confederate flank the next day. In part: "...At the time of the battle at Gettysburg his land laying south of the town was occupied by the Union army that on the afternoon of the Second July his house was occupied by Union soldiers and he was obliged to leave on account of the danger...[he] returned on Sunday July 5th and the soldiers were still in his house and his fencing, crops were destroyed...he has not received any compensation...". A inventory list indicates that from July 1 to July 6, seven acres of wheat, two acres of crop, one ton of hay, 30 bushels of corn, fence rails, fences and land was destroyed. Claims such as these enraged Union soldiers who felt that the farmers of southern Pennsylvania were acting miserly. Minor tape repair on the verso with some fold separations, else very good.$800-1,200

129. HARPER'S FERRY SEIGE Good group of twelve pre-Civil War documents signed by two prominent personalities present at John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry in 1859. Included are six pieces signed by Harper's Ferry mayor FONTAINE BECKHAM who was killed during the raid along with 21 men at the U.S. Armory. The documents signed by Beckham include three partly-printed D.S.'s 8vo., 1847-48, one manuscript D.S. signed twice, 1p. 4to., Jefferson County, Va., Feb. 1, 1849; as well as two other manuscript D.S.'s dated 1847 and 1849. The balance of the group consists of six documents signed by ISRAEL RUSSELL, the Justice of the Peace taken hostage by Brown during the raid. The documents include five partly printed D.S.'s 8vo., dated 1856- 1860 as well as a manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to., Jefferson County, Va., Jan. 26, 1860. Usual folds, light soiling, a few other minor defects, overall very good condition.$500-700

130. "NEGRO" BUSINESS IS PLAYED OUT A great A.L.S. "Geo. H. Schley" 4pp. folio, Richmond [Georgia], Dec. 15, 1865, concerning the management of Richmond Cotton Factory during the Civil War. A successful corporation before the war, the net worth of the business was over $30,000 after just sixteen years of incorporation. By the time of the war two of the Schley brothers had an interest in the business: George managed the factory while his brother Henry inexplicably remained away. Henry sought information from other family members, apparently not trusting George's judgment. Finally, George discovered his brother's mistrust through letters found among his dead son's effects after the boy died while serving the Confederacy. He writes in part: "...I received your...two letters to my poor lost son Walker about 10 days ago...will you never rise to the dignity of a gentleman. What earthly excuse can you give to your own selfishness even, for such rude and uncalled for tampering with me...a statement of your affairs...are not flattering...I paid Hall for...6 bales of that scattered cotton...Moore has a hell of a bill amounting to $300.00...and he wants specie. I offered him greenbacks...there was not a lock of cotton made in 1864...and not enough this year...the war wasted all your mules but 4 and someone has stolen one of them...why have you not come out and attended to your business...the negro business is played out and I have gone to work...everything in the country eatable or rideable will of course be stolen...[I] rented your place to Nath. Davis...he is to furnish the labor...and have one half of the crop...no man is broke who keeps a cheerful spirit...may God bless you with a like manly spirit...my poor boy Walker died in camp in the wilds of Louisiana...I know your distrustful disposition and regret it...". An accounting list for the war years indicates that the business gave pork to Southern soldiers, payments had been made to the Confederate government for war tax, negro help had to be hired out, money was used to help clothe the freedmen workers, and that damaged cotton crops all put a strain on the budget. Additionally, a notation indicates that the figures are off because a conversion of assets from Confederate money. A great document showing the downfall of a once-successful Southern factory because of the shattered economy. Minor fold splits with some light soiling and stain, else very good. $300-400