WAR BETWEEN THE STATES

Confederate

LEE SEEKS GERMAN OR PRUSSIAN TO FILL VACANCY AT WEST POINT
144. ROBERT E. LEE (1807-1870). Revered commander in chief of the Confederate Armies. ALS, "R E Lee" as superintendent, 11/4pp on single sheet, 8"x10", West Point, Oct 14, 1852. To Major William D. Fraser of the Corps of Engineers at NY. Lee asks Fraser's assistance in his effort to find a new lithographer at West Point, discussing qualifications and pay. In part, "The term of service of the person formerly employed as Lithographer has expired, & the Academy is now without one. I have thought you might aid in procuring another. A man of common aptitude, who can write a fair, plain round hand, can print, draw...& occasionally copy topographical sketches, can fill the place. Among the young Germans and Prussians in New York, are many of fair education & qualified for the situation. A single man is preferred, as he can sleep in a room adjoining the Lithographic office..." Boldly penned and signed, adding "Bt. Col Supt Mil Acady." Fine. A graduate of West Point, Lee was appointed Superintendent in 1852 after spending most of his previous military career as an engineer. Although the assignment was not really to his taste, he had a good rapport with the cadets and made changes which some feel elevated the Academy to the level of the best European military academies. Lee corresponded with Fraser from time to time when he needed to find skilled employees. Lithography had only come into wide use in this country around 1825, so there must have been a shortage of experienced practitioners. Est: $5000-8000

   145. ROBERT E. LEE Darkly penned signature, "R E Lee Capt Engrs," removed from printed document relating to improvements of the Mississippi River above the "Mouth of the Ohio." Overall 6"x13/4". Irregular right edge evidences wear and light creasing; small hole in blank area of right margin away form signature; else VG with bold signature area. Accompanied by CDV bust portrait vignette of the young officer in uniform. No backstamp. Light soiling and toning; else very nice with clearly defined image. Est: $2200-2800

   146. JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808-1889). President of Confederate States of America; secretary of war appointed by Franklin Pierce (1853-57); US senator from Mississippi. Partly printed DS as secretary of war, 1p, 71/4"x9", Washington, DC, Mar 20, 1855. On War Department letterhead to Alexander Murray in Murraysville, PA. Notification of Murray's appointment as second lieutenant in the Tenth Regiment of infantry. Boldly signed. Fine. Handsomely matted beside a very attractive colorized oval portrait engraving, 5"x63/4", and contained under glass within custom beveled wood frame. Overall 23"x183/4". Very nice. Est: $800-1200

   147. [JEFFERSON DAVIS] Humorous CDV sketch of the capture of Davis by Union troops. Depicting the female-attired CSA president fleeing from Union soldiers, it is captioned "The Last Ditch Of The Chivalry, Or A President In Petticoats." Mounting remnants on verso; mount trimmed; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   148. VARINA HOWELL DAVIS (1826-1906). Second wife of Jefferson Davis, the CSA's only First Lady who acted as his personal secretary. Clipped full signature beneath closing, "Very truly yours," 5"x11/4". Boldly penned. Mounted. A 1/2" tear at top right corner where detached from mount away from signature; else VG/Fine. Est: $80-150


WALLPAPER NEWSPAPER FROM VICKSBURG "GEN. GRANT HAS 'CAUGHT THE RABBIT'"
149. [VICKSBURG WALLPAPER NEWSPAPER] War-date rare edition of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen, 1p, 111/2"x191/4", Vicksburg, Jul 4, 1863. Printed on verso of a sheet of floral-design wallpaper as the city was under siege and there were no incoming supplies. Though imprinted Jul 2 at top of first column, it was actually printed two days alter by Union soldiers who had seized the presses and issued the identical news with their own addendum. The Confederate content relates to the ongoing siege for the most part, containing taunts to the Union forces inviting them "to dinner" in the city. When the paper was reprinted on Jul 4, the Union soldiers added their own observation at bottom right corner in part, "...Two days bring about great changes. The banner of the Union floats over Vicksburg. Gen. Grant has 'caught the rabbit'; he has dined in Vicksburg, and he did bring the dinner with him..." Moderate wear with some paper loss at margin and folds. Silked for preservation. Est: $1500-3000

   150. JUDAH P. BENJAMIN (1811-1884). CSA attorney general, secretary of war (1861-62), and secretary of state (1862-65). He fled to England when Jefferson Davis was captured where he practiced law (1866-83) and was appointed counsel to Queen Victoria (1869). The British-born American lawyer and statesman served as senator from LA (1853-61) until that stated seceded. War-date DS "J. P. Benjamin," as secretary of state, 1p, 181/2"x5", [Richmond], Dec 31, 1863. Confederate pay order in the amount of $900 for the salary of George Eustis, "Secretary of the Commission to France," for the quarter Oct 1 to Dec 31, 1863 at $300 per month. Boldly "Approved" and signed, adding "Sec. of State." Boldly signed. Docketed on verso. Light mounting stains on blank verso; minor stain at bottom edge; vertical center fold; else Fine example. George Eustice had been a LA representative and a secretary to John Slidell. He was taken prisoner with him from the British mail steamer Trent in 1861 in the widely publicized Trent Affair and eventually released. Est: $2400-3400

   151. ROGER PRESTON CHEW (1843-1921). Confederate colonel who raised a battery of horse artillery, "Chew's Battery," which became part of the famous Laurel brigade under Jackson's command. He participated in all his campaigns until his death; and was promoted to chief of cavalry's guns serving through the Wilderness, Petersburg and Appomattox. Partly printed DS as president, a stock certificate for 12 shares in the Charlestown Mining, Manufacturing and Improvement Co, Serial No. 602, Charlestown, WV, Sep 30, 1891. Orange corporate seal affixed. Attractive WV seal at top margin. Boldly signed "R P Chew" at conclusion. Light general toning; light foxing at right edge; else Fine. Est: $100-200


TEXAS LAND GRANT BY GOV EDWARD CLARK COL 14TH TX
152. EDWARD CLARK (1815-1880). Delegate to Texas Constitutional Convention (1845); Mexican War veteran; Confederate governor of Texas who assumed office when Sam Houston refused to swear allegiance to the Confederacy. After his defeat in the election, Clark became colonel leading 14th TX in Walker's Division in repulse of Union invasion in Red River Campaign. War-date DS as governor, 1p, 143/4"x121/2", Austin, Jun 28, 1861. State of Texas and three other embossed seals present. Land grant to Aaron M. Sikes as assignee of Charles T. Phillips of 320 acres in Houston County "on the waters of the Noches River..." Large signature darkly penned. Light general toning, darker along folds; light occasional foxing; some feathering of ink in signature; else in very good condition. Est: $150-250


153. PULLED

   154. [CONFEDERATE BOND] CR-125 $1000 coupon bond at 8%, CSA Act Feb 20, 1863, Serial No. 36148 of 49,510 issued. Approved in Richmond, Feb 20, 1863. Bond features vignette portrait of Jefferson Davis and a view of Richmond. Lithographed by "Evans & Cogswell, Columbia, S.C." at bottom center and "G. Wojciechowski Lith." in lower right corner inside frame. Seven coupons attached. Light soiling; small stain at right border; else VG/Fine. Est: $100-200

   155. [CONFEDERATE TREASURY DOCUMENT] Deceased soldier settlement. War-date partly printed DS, 1p, 81/4"x131/4", [Richmond], Aug 12, 1863.. Certificate authorizing payment to the father of Private John Ray, Co. C, 16th NC Regt, deceased, in the amount of $121. Signed by L. CRUGER as comptroller. Also signed by representative of A L RAY and witnessed. Docket on verso. Light stain at top margin; two small notches at left edge of no affect; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   156. JAMES CONNER (1829-1883). Confederate brigadier general serving as captain at 1st Bull Run, was wounded at Mechanicsville and a second time near Fishers Hill resulting in the loss of his leg. He led the 22nd NC at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Darkly penned clipped signature, 41/2"x2", adding "6 Fifth St. Richmond Va" beneath. Closely cropped at top affecting top stroke of "J" in first name; light foxing and soiling; else VG. Est: $80-100


"ENEMY FIRED 5 30 PD. PARROTT SHELLS AT THE FORT"
157. [CSA DEFENSES OF FORT SUMTER] Daily report of Chief Engineer in charge of the fort Major JOHN JOHNSon to Major William H. Echols, chief engineer of South Carolina. War-date ALS, 1p, 8"x10", Fort Sumter, May 8, 1864. On blue line paper Johnson writes, "I have the honor to report that today the enemy fired 5 30 pd. Parrott shells at the Fort, without damage or casualty. A large invoice of sand and lumber was discharged last night. Today the hands brought it inside and it being Sunday were allowed to rest. Lt. Young reports that a large supply of lumber necessary for the Fort is lying ready for hauling in the woods of Christ Ch. Parish but without his being able to get teams to haul it to the landing. As the construction of both the interior crib work for sea front and the exterior crib for N.E. front are waiting on this timber I respectfully urge that every assistance be afforded..." Boldly penned and signed. Docketed on verso. Small partial fold separations with negligible paper loss repaired with clear tape on verso; occasional edge nicks; tiny ink erosion; some ink bleed in two letters; else VG/Fine. Fine example. Major Johnson was twice wounded at Fort Sumter during his 15 months as engineer-in-charge, during its severest bombardments. He had participated in the fortification of Savannah, Wilmington and Charleston and later served on the staff of General Hardee, participating in the battles of Averysboro and Bentonville. He was then transferred to the staff of General J. E. Johnston as acting chief engineer of the army. Est: $600-900

   158. JOHNSON HAGOOD (1829-1898). Confederate brigadier general who participated in the reduction of Sumter and took part in the battle of First Manassas. Also fought in Walthall's Junction, Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor, and included in the Sherman-Johnston convention. ALS, 1p, 5"x8", Barnwell, SC, Feb 21, 1871. On lightly lined paper to Messrs. Rutledge & Gorning regarding his railroad stock which he has referred to his brokers "to take such action as their judgment prompts..." Darkly penned and signed. Light general toning, slightly darker at folds; else Fine. Est: $250-350

   159. WADE HAMPTON (1818-1902). Confederate lieutenant general, one of only three civilians without formal military training to attain that rank. Wounded at Fair Oaks and three times at Gettysburg, he commanded a cavalry brigade under J.E.B. Stuart, becoming the commander on Stuart's death at Yellow Tavern. Boldly penned signature on card, 31/2"x2", and adding "Nov 15th 1898" beneath. Nicely mounted on album leaf portion beside clipped printed bust portrait vignette. Overall 71/4"x21/4". Fine. Est: $250-350

   160. HENRY R. JACKSON (1820-1898). Confederate brigadier general and major general of Georgia Militia, fighting with Hood in his 1864 expedition to TN. Taken prisoner at the Battle of Nashville (1864), he was not released until the end of the war. Postwar Jackson was US Minister to Mexico (1885). Before the war, he was engaged for two years in the prosecution of persons connected with the importation of slaves on The Wanderer. ALS as US Minister to Austria, 11/2pp with integral leaf, 41/2"x7", Vienna, May 6, 1855. A letter of introduction to Governor Peter Vroom of NJ, at that time US minister at Berlin, acquainting him with a gentleman from MA en route to Berlin. Darkly penned and signed. Tipped to card stock along left edge on verso; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   161. JAMES SIMONS (1813-1879). Confederate SC Militia brigadier general, 4th Brigade. He fought at Morris Island. DS, 1p, 73/4"x5", n.p., Apr 28, 1856. Receipt for payments made from C. H. Henot to James Simon for coal and other specified goods Nov 20 - Apr 5. Boldly signed. Right edge toned; else Fine. Est: $180-360

   162. WILLIAM SMITH (1796-1887). Known as "Extra Billy," this energetic Confederate major general was wounded five times during the war, including Antietam. He attended sessions of the Confederate congress between battles and was elected governor of VA in 1864. Boldly penned signature on card, 31/4"x13/4", adding "Warrenton Va" beneath. Slight paper loss at left corners; else VG/Fine. Est: $80-160

   163. AUGUSTINE T. SMYTHE (1842-1914). Confederate officer present on the firing on Ft. Sumter; signal operator and observer at Ft. Sumter, battery Wagner, the steeple of St. Michael's Church and on the ironclad Palmetto State in Charleston harbor; made several ascents in captured observation balloon; with 5th SC Cavalry, he fought at Battle of Bentonville. ALS, 1p, 53/4"x91/4", Charleston, SC, Apr 28, 1874. On Attorney and Counsellor letterhead regarding a legal case. To Messrs. Simons & Simons making "formal demand upon you for your answer" in referenced case for which they had files for two months. Boldly penned and signed in full. Light general toning and ink transfer; browning at top edge with few nicks; small paper loss at top right corner; else Good/VG. Est: $100-200

   164. [SOUTH CAROLINA SOLDIER] Sixth-plate tintype, a full-length standing portrait a young Confederate SC soldier holding rifle at his side. Slightly dark; light alligatoring; though image remains clear. Preserved in full case. Est: $300-500

   165. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS (1812-1883). Vice President of the CSA; elected to US Senate in 1866 but was refused his seat; governor of Georgia (1882). Signed card, approx 4"x21/2", adding "M.C. of Ga. / Ho. of Rep. / 27. Jan. 1879." Boldly penned. Fine. Accompanied by excellent engraved portrait with facsimile signature. COA by Helen Sanders. Est: $80-160

   166. THOMAS N. WAUL (1813-1908). Confederate brigadier general; colonel in Waul's Texas Legion. Captured and exchanged at Vicksburg, he was appointed brigadier general in 1863 commanding a brigade at Pleasant Hill and Jenkins' Ferry. MsS "T. N. Waul," 8"x10", Gonzales County, TX, Oct 20, 1852. Legal agreement for the continuation of a court case. Boldly signed. Docketed on verso. Light folds; else Fine. Est: $200-400

   167. ABSALOM M. WEST (1813-?). Confederate brigadier general of Mississippi state troops commanding the 2nd brigade; postwar railroad executive and politician. Boldly penned signature "A. M. West" on card, 31/4"x2". Fine example. Est: $150-250

   168. JOSEPH WHEELER (1836-1906). Confederate major general. "Fighting Joe" was a brilliant cavalry officer who raided Rosecrans at Chattanooga and harassed Sherman's Georgia campaign all the way to Raleigh. Signed card, 4"x21/4", boldly penned "Jos Wheeler." Mounting traces on verso; else Fine. Est: $60-80

Union
   169. [GEORGE G. MEADE] (1815-1872). Union major general leading the costly victory at Gettysburg as commander of the Army of the Potomac, a position he held throughout the rest of the war. Offered is his worn folding black beaver chapeau or full dress cocked hat with ten gold bullion tassels on each end displaying at center a 43/4" black cockade with mounted oval gold velvet board ornament with raised bullion border, 21/4"x41/2", insignia lacking. On either side of the cockade are 1 7/8" black ribbons. Two ribbons only are displayed on the opposite side. The hat measures 16" in length by 61/2" in height, not including detached black plumes. It is constructed with a beige liner and a 2" sweat band with dark red cord and tassel attached to band. The chapeau evidences some wear at inner rims; one ribbon is separated in two areas and frayed; gold bullion is tarnished; attached plumes at outer rims are partially detached and plumes are somewhat worn. Accompanied by LOA stating the hat came from a direct descendant of Meade with notarized signature. A very desirable identified Civil War relic belonging to the only commander of the Potomac who was never fired! Est: $5000-10000

   170. [GEORGE G. MEADE] One of General Meade's gold uniform epaulettes, the other lost many years ago. Constructed of gold brocade cloth with raised bullion border, 61/4"x3", and cloth and cotton batting underside with paper liner. Gold bullion fringe attached. Sequins lining fringed edge are tarnished. Two of the fringes almost completely detached; three others are fraying. Some bullion lacking where fringe is attached to raised area of shoulder board. Accompanied by LOA stating the epaulette came from a direct descendant of Meade with notarized signature. A desirable relic worn by this important Union general. Est: $1750-2850

   171. [GEORGE G. MEADE] Rare bronze medal presented by the Union League of Philadelphia in 1866 commemorating his victory at Gettysburg in 1863. Measuring 3 1/8" in diameter, the obverse displays a profile bust portrait and tracing the edge are the words "Presented July 4, 1866 to Major Gen'l George G. Meade by The Union League of Philadelphia As A Token Of The Gratitude Of His Countrymen." "Paquet F." appears at lower left of portrait. The reverse depicts an allegorical tableau of the general receiving laurels from Columbia with the text "The Victor At Gettysburg, The Deliverer Of Our State, The Faithful Soldier Of Our Country" around the perimeter and "July 1863" beneath image. One of only a dozen given to attending dignitaries. Meade himself was presented the same medal in gold while his immediate family received silver medals. This medal sold for $10,000 in 2002 Meade auction at Alderfer's. Est: $1750-2850


IMPORTANT FIGURE IN CAPTURE OF AMISTEAD
172. [R . W. MEADE] Two postwar imprints identified as belonging to General George Meade's brother, Lieutenant Commander R. W. Meade. As a lieutenant, he was in charge on deck aboard the Washington when he discovered and was instrumental in the capture of the infamous Spanish slave ship L'Amistead. He was a central figure in the trial of the mutineers. He later served in the East Gulf Blockade during the Civil War and retired with the rank of commodore (1867). Included is a Congressional booklet entitled "Laws of the United States, Relating To The Navy," 17pp, 53/4"x9", 1866-67. Enumeration of the various Acts affecting Navy and Marine conduct and responsibilities, i.e. authorization to accept League Island in the Delaware River for naval purposes, disposing of the site of the Navy yard at Philadelphia; various naval appropriations and assorted private resolutions. Also present is "General Order No. 86" from the Navy Department, 2pp, Feb 10, 1868. Signed in print by Secretary Gideon Welles regarding the Court Martial of Captain Napoleon Collins and Lt. Commander George M. Bache of the USS Sacramento on charges of "Suffering a vessel of the Navy to be run upon a shoal through inattention." Both were found guilty and sentences adjudicated. Each is identified "Lt. Com R W Meade, USN" in blue pencil on cover pages. Light general toning; Laws evidence minor foxing and wear; else Fine. Est: $100-200


SHERMAN'S FAVORITE DOUBLE SIGNED IMPERIAL SARONY IMAGE
173. WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN (1820-1891). Union major general whose infamous "March to the Sea" was a major event of the war, effectively cutting the South in two. He was promoted to General of the Army upon Grant's election to the presidency (1868). Very nice large Imperial cabinet card, 71/2"x13", attributed to Sarony, NY, at bottom mount. Darkly signed "W. T. Sherman / General, 1888" at bottom mount. On reverse, Sherman writes at center mount "With affectionate regards of / W. T. Sherman / General, / New York City, August 20, 1888." Right corner mount corner tip wear; minor soiling and toning; mounting residue, light abrasions and toning on verso; else a Fine example. At bottom mount on reverse is penciled annotation, "On Sept. 28, 1888, General Sherman wrote a personal letter to Sarony, paying for a 'photograph which is exactly right. I will have it framed with those of Grant and Sheridan, same size, and they will remain after I die as my judgment the best extant.' General Sherman was n doubt referring to this photo." From "Argus Ogborn Collection No. 417." Est: $1500-2500

   174. [10TH NEW HAMPSHIRE] Special Orders No. 21. Manuscript DS, 1p, 8"x10", Manchester, VA, Jun 15, 1865. By order of Major Timothy B. Cranby, Commanding, Lieut. J. C. Richardson is to relieve Capt. Geo. H. L. Head as commander of Co. J; and Capt Head is to turn over "all government property pertaining to Company 'J' to Lieut. Richardson..." Signed by D. A. WORTHLEY, Adjutant. Light general toning; else Fine. Est: $50-80

   175. [10TH VERMONT REGIMENT] Union soldier GEORGE W. BARNES, Co. R, writes to his siblings in Orange County, VT. War-date ALS, 3pp with integral leaf, 5"x8", "Conrads Ferry, M,D," Feb 20, 186[3]. In part, "...I don't see any more rebbels now than I did before I come into the army. I see now and then a musk rat. I want you should write what the old yellow belleys think about the war and the news. I am getting fat as a hog...Sarah says she has got a little young Jeff Davis so I think I had better kill old Jeff Davis, because I think one is enough to have at a time..." He encloses two rings that he has made for Esther and Casrael and hopes they will not be received "as an insult..." Small fold separation with no paper loss; minor wear; else Fine. Accompanied by worn bright orange transmittal envelope. Est: $150-300

   176. [4TH INDIANA CAVALRY] Voucher for pay, clothing and subsistence for two black servants. War-date partly printed DS, 1p, 161/2"x11", [Louisville], May 4, 1864. Major GEORGE H. PURDY signs receipt for $317.82 in payment to his two "colored" servants while on 15-day leave of absence by authority of "Spl Field Order No. 107" issued by command of Major General Thomas. Darkly accomplished and signed. Folds and small partial fold separations with negligible paper loss reinforced with clear tape on verso. Est: $50-100

   177. [77TH INDIANA] Notification of arrest and transport of deserter. War-date LS, 1p, 71/2"x93/4", Davenport, Iowa, Apr 25, 1864. Capt WM. R. WARD of the 26th Iowa informs the commanding officer of the 77th IN Infantry that he has arranged for the transport to his Regiment in Chicago one "Isaac D. Clark Private a deserter of your command. Deserted Indianapolis Ind and arrested in Rock Island Ill April 1st/64. You will please see that the following charges are carried forward to his a/c Expenses of arrest and reward $30.00, Transportation from this Post to Chicago Ill $3.80..." Boldly signed. Light general toning; else Fine. Est: $100-150

   178. [7TH NJ SOLDIER'S LETTER] Archive of 1st Sgt. WILLIAM W. MUTCHLER, Co. E, 7th NJ Volunteers, mustered in Aug 24, 1861 for three years. KIA at Battle of Williamsburg, VA, May 5, 1862. His regiment was attached to Casey's Provisional Brigade, and to the 3rd Brigade, Hooker's Division and then 3rd Army Corps, Division of the Potomac. Collection of eight letters, 19pp, 5"x8", Sep 29, 1861 - Feb 13, 1862. To his wife Caroline, and two to his mother Sarah in Lehigh County, PA. Most are neatly penned on several colorful patriotic letterheads, including one scarce 7th NJ illustrated regimental letterhead. Single intact patriotic red white and blue transmittal cover with flags and shield emblems included. A sampling includes Nov 29, 1861, Camp on Meridian Hill, Washington, DC. McClellan bust vignette at top margin. To his wife, "...We have got marching orders and we leave here tomorrow afternoon or Sunday morning to go to Mathias Point in Virginia. We go to Washington and take the Steamboat and go down the Potomac we expect to have to pass some Rebel Batteries and they may fire upon us but they cannot [?] us all at one fire and then it will be our turn to fire..." Jan 8, 1862. Colorful patriotic flag tableau with Winfield Scott portrait at center. Camp on Lower Potomac. Personal family content to his wife. "...I am sorry that you are not very well and I expect you will not be very well until the child is born...happy to hear that Franky was well. I hope he will keep well and by the time I come home he will be a little man..." Jan 27, 1862. Camp on Lower Potomac. Engraved bust portrait vignette of Gen. McClellan at top margin. To Caroline who apparently expressed her desire for him to resign, he writes "...I cannot resign as you will find that none but Commissioned Officers can resign, but I think the war will be over before next winter..." Feb 13, 1862. Beautifully engraved Seventh Regiment New Jersey volunteers illustrated letterhead. "...We have good news from the South our men have taken Fort Henry and also whipped the Rebels out at Roanoke Island taken a great number of prisoners. I think if it goes on this way the war will soon be over..." Darkly penned. Occasional paper loss at edges of little affect; else VG/Fine examples. Accompanied by three prewar receipts, a bound booklet entitled "Constitution and By-laws of the Infantry Corps of the National Guards," Easton, PA, 1858. Annotated by Williams on flyleaf. Plus a worn broadside, "Odes of the I.O. of O.F." [International Order of Odd Fellows]. Est: $400-800

   179. [BANGOR LIGHT INFANTRY] New recruit JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM of MA writes to his family of his new experiences aboard the steamer State of Maine on its way to Washington. War-date ALS, 3pp with integral leaf, 8"x10", Philadelphia, May 17, 1861. After leaving Boston and arriving in New York he and his compatriots were "escorted to the Park, where a splendid flag was presented the Maine Regt. after which they marched at once aboard the Str. Coatzacolcos...on board the State of Maine I slept on the cabin floor with my knapsack for a pillow...The colonel and in fact all the staff and Capt. Bartlett...are first rate fellows and looked after us as though we were their own children: we had the honor of dining with he staff on board the State of Maine..." Finding they would not sail to Washington for a week, they were given passes "and arrived in company with the members of the 71st, one the Salem Zouaves, and a Lieut. in the Haverhill Co...where we have good quarters...We have just returned from a fire down town, and such a host of fire engines...steam ladder trucks, hose carriages I never saw before..." He closes with personal sentiments, "...and receive this from your son who is bound to live under the good old stars and stripes, so long as he can do anything to preserve them..." Neatly penned on blue stationery. Nicks with small paper loss at bottom blank border of integral leaf of little affect; else Fine. Est: $80-100

   180. NATHANIEL P. BANKS (1816-1894). Union Major General, veteran of the Valley Campaign, later replaced Benjamin Butler as military governor of Louisiana. Prewar he was Speaker of the House of Representatives. ALS "Nath P. Banks," 41/2"x7", "Revere House," Dec 26, 1860. To General Schouber in full, "Will you bring me the Records of your department which contains Governor Brooks General Order on retiring from office..." Darkly penned and signed. Some ink transfer at top portion touching date; slight ink bleed in signature; mounting remnants on verso; else VG. Est: $60-80

   181. CLARA BARTON (1821-1912). American nurse and humanitarian who tended the wounded in the Civil War; founder of American National Red Cross; awarded the Iron Cross of Germany for her efforts during the Franco-Prussian War. Printed SP, b/w, image 4"x5", overall 61/2"x81/4" quarter-length portrait. Attributed to J. E. Purdy, Boston, 1907. Large signature boldly penned beneath sentiment, "Very Sincerely Yours..." National First Aid Association of America seal affixed at bottom left border. Fine example. Est: $500-700

   182. CLARA BARTON TLS as founding president, 11/2pp on separate leaves, 81/2"x11", New York, Jul 21, 1903. On American National Red Cross letterhead to her sister Harriette Reeds in Dorchester. Barton writes regarding her coming trip to Brunswick to attend a reception at the Hotel Brunswick and of her need to visit Mr. Olney on Red Cross in Boston as part of her journey. She asks her sister for advice in scheduling, fully expecting her to attend the Brunswick reception as well and also to go with her on a recreational side trip with her to Oxford. Barton concludes, " I wonder if I have succeeded in making you understand this tangled mesh of thought which I hope will straighten out as it develops. I shall post this directly, and if any thoughts come to you let me know..." Purple typescript boldly signed in black ink. Original folds; else Fine. Accompanied by original Red Cross stamped transmittal envelope. Est: $350-750

   183. [BLACK SOLDIER'S DISCHARGE] Private James Fielding of Captain S. P. Smith's Co H, is discharged from the 115th New York Regiment. War-date partly printed DS "Sol P Smith, Capt," 1p, 8"x11", Gloucester Point, VA, Apr 27, 1864. Born in Great Britain, the 29-year-old seaman enlisted at Brooklyn, NY on Aug 27, 1863 and served three years in the Dept. of the South. He is discharged pending his enlistment in the Navy. He has received his clothing allowance and a $25 bounty in addition to his knapsack, a haversack and canteen plus an Enfield rifle musket. Also present is his signed voucher of payment and receipt document from the Army Paymaster of $5.57 in settlement of his account. Light general toning; light dampstains along left edges; else VG/Fine. Est: $100-200

   184. MONTGOMERY BLAIR (1813-1883). Civil War postmaster general of the US (1861-1864). As attorney, he represented the slave Dred Scott before the US Supreme Court (1857). Partly printed DS, "M Blair", 1p, 161/2"x13", Washington, DC, Mar 27, 1861. Large Post Office Department eagle engraving at top center. Appointment of Simeon S. Buzzerdo as Postmaster at Berkley Springs "in the County of Morgan State of Virginia..." Boldly signed. Center quarter fold separations with small paper loss at engraving center repaired with tape on recto; tiny paper loss at fold separation in blank area; else Good/VG. Matted and contained under glass within simple frame. Overall 201/2"x161/2". Est: $100-200

   185. FRANCIS P. BLAIR JR. (1821-1875). Union major general financially ruined in supporting the Union cause, he led the 15th and 17th Corps; became politically active postwar opposing what he considered vindictive politics of reconstruction. Darkly penned signature "Frank P. Blair" on 5"x3" card. Light general toning; minor soiling; else VG/Fine. Accompanied by magazine image in uniform. Est: $80-100

   186. [BLOOD STAINED TESTAMENT] Bound pocket edition of the New Testament published by the American Bible Society, New York, 1860. Colorful patriotic presentation leaf laid to inside front cover, April 1861. Several pages of the Book of Matthew are splattered with blood and occasional small stains on outer margins throughout. Cover somewhat loose from otherwise tightly bound spine with worn edges; tiny portions of cover lacking at top and bottom spine; internal gilt-edged pages are lightly toned; else in very good condition. A wounded Union soldier may have found comfort in these pages where occasional verses are noted with tiny pen marks. Est: $300-500

   187. [CHATTANOOGA BATTLES] Booklet with fold-out map entitled Campaign of 1863, "Battles Around Chattanooga", 20pp, 53/4"x83/4", Chattanooga. Illustrated cover depicts the environs around the city and an enlarged view of "Lookout Mountain and Fort Michalotzki from Cameron Hill." Description of the events derived from memoirs and participants. Occasional edge tears and nicks with paper loss at bottom left corner of blank back cover; Light general soiling and wear; else VG. Est: $60-80

   188. [CIVIL WAR BULLETS] Limited Edition collector's set of four lead rifle bullets. Included are a Union musket minie ball; a .58 caliber Williams cleaner musket bullet; a .69 caliber smooth bore musket ball; and a .52 caliber Sharps Carbine rifle bullet. All identified with gilt lettering and magnificently housed in custom display case, 81/2"x6". Very Fine. Est: $50-80


JOURNAL OF COLONEL MARQUIS D. L. BURNETT
189. [CUMBERLAND GAP] Events of the 5th TN Mounted Infantry of S. P. Carter's 24th Brigade, Brigadier General George W. Morgan's 7th Division, Army of the Ohio. Recorded by Lieutenant Colonel MARQUIS D. L. BURNETT (1825-1894), of Roane County, TN., Mar - Aug, 1862 and his travels throughout the mountains of KY and TN until Aug 1963. Marble board and leather spine journal, 61/2"x73/4", consisting of over 30 pages regarding his wartime service plus drafts for "preparing claims for soldiers pay"; a draft of an affidavit by J H Copeland regarding Burnett's injury; application for arrears of pay and bounty; various account details related to military provisions and accouterments. Also included are several pages relating to his postwar career as a Baptist minister in which he records various ordination services, sermon topics, etc. The journal begins Feb 26, 1862, as he travels to Barboursville where his battalion was organized. In part, "...I went to Williamsburg and got up about one hundred and forty recruits and on my return to Barboursville after five days absence I found our Regiment had been changed to the fifth..." Apr 9, "In my tent writing by a small smokey fire hoping that by the help of the God of battles that I shall soon have the privilege of seeing not only my own native state (Tennessee) redeemed from under the oppressive hand of rebellion but may the time speed on when secession in all its hideous forms may be driven to its native darkness..." Apr 10, "...there is still appearances of rain, the Cumberland river is very high and the consequence is we are surrounded by back water and our provision cut off. Our men has been living on half rations for three days...I have just returned from a tent where I have been to see a sick man struggling with death, as I passed along the line of camps I see some cooking some eating some singing some cursing while I hear others moaning while they are scorched with fevers and racked with pain..." Apr 11, "...the boys has been up to Flat Lick and drawed their guns are returning this evening, each with a Tennessee rifle upon his shoulders and they are as proud a set of fellows as ever you saw..." Apr 21, "This morning Col. Shelly takes leave for Woodson's Gap leaving in my charge about two hundred sick men..." Apr 25, "This morning while at breakfast I am informed that there has been heavy musket firing heard in the direction of our pickets on the Big Creek Gap road but after riding in that direction for four miles I find it to be the guns of Tennesseeans coming to our ranks...returned to camp where I found two women who reported they had lately came form Tennessee whereupon I had them arrested and held in custody till General Spears arrived...After an examination he released them." Apr 26, "This morning is the first time that Col. Shelly has drilled the officers. It is a fact that rushes upon my mind at this time that I left my family two months ago today...O God protect them I pray thee and shield them from all harm..." He continues, "We took up the line of march and marched about four miles and incamped in Campbell county, Tennessee at the foot of Pine Mountain. Immediately upon our arrival I recd. a dispatch to report myself at Headquarters for duty...which I did & was sent from there to Genl. Morgans headquarters in charge with a prisoner Vaughn a distance of about forty miles. I reached here on the 1st day of May where I met with General Carter & General Morgan after delivering my prisoner and a short talk with Generals Morgan & Carter. I started back for camp on my return I passed through the 23rd Kentucky Regt and the boys told me they had the small pox... and you may be sure I skedaddled in a hurry from that place....Richard Nipper gave me a letter from my wife [Nancy Nipper Burnett] and it seemed as I run over these lines that they were so many angels of peace administering consolation to a troubled heart..." May 4, "...Our pickets has been fighting on the road leading to Woodson's Gap....we are informed the enemy is trying to flank us and we are making every preparation we can to receive them. The boys are all firing and loading their guns and all seem anxious to get a pop at the Rebels. Col Cooper's command is moving near us and a dispatch from General Morgan says General Carter is on his way here with the 1st and 2nd Tennessee Regts. Another dispatch says they are not coming." Later he writes from Campbell County, Mar 18, 1862, "...another dispatch says Carter is ordered back to the ford and we are ordered to Barboursville upon which we started, went to Barboursville in two days stayed there five days and then returned to this place by of Williamsburg...we are to be reinforced in a short time with Johnson's regiment and a battery of six guns. We are making preparation to go to Tennessee." May 28. "...We have been engaged in making expeditions into Hickory Valley across Pine Mountain in the direction of Big creek. We send 2 to 3 hundred men every day over in that direction. Yesterday our men was fired upon at the foot of the big mountain; when they returned the fire the rebels fled...Yesterday was the first time I have ever saw the luck of our boys tried...we was ordered from head quarters to get immediately into battle line...most of the boys seemed anxious for an engagement though some few looked pale and trembled. It was a false alarm..." June 9, "Camp Pine Knot. We returned from Camp Lampdon on the 7th inst. and are here to day about six hundred men are gone across the Pine Mountain to clear out the blockade and learn the whereabouts of the enemy there, is evidently a move anticipated toward Tennessee. Some are cooking some eating some cursing some laughing some melancholy and weeping some rubbing their guns while others set about doing nothing knowing nothing and caring for nothing." June 20, Camp Cumberland Gap. "We are today in Cumberland Gap, the great Gibraltar of the mountains...We started from Camp Pine Knot cleaned out the blockade to Big Creek Gap, cleaned out the Gap and traveled up Powell's Valley to this place. We had some sharp skirmishing at Big creek, killed three of the Rebels, took some prisoners and horses, destroyed their camp equipage &c. The Rebels hearing of our approach to Cumberland Gap fled in the direction of Knoxville leaving 8 pieces of cannon, all their tents, which they literally destroyed by splitting them with their knives. They also left a quantity of provisions upon which our boys are feasting heartily all seem in good spirits, health improving. Jul 7, Camp Morgan, Lee County, VA. We left Cumberland Gap on the 4th day of July. We are here in a beautiful campground, good water &c health improving. News from Richmond had spirits low. Spear's Brigade is camped at this place, Carter's 3 miles south of the gap, Blair's 3 miles south east of the gap, Decoucy's north of the Gap and General Morgan...keeps his head quarters at Mr. Newley's south of the Gap at the foot of the mountain..." Aug 4, Whelley County, KY, "...Our brigade was ordered back into Kentucky. Started back, got to Barboursville & stopped where myself and Maj. Rose resigned after which we got a leave of absence. Bragg invaded Kentucky the 9th of August 1862." Dec 20, Burnett is in Whelley County, KY, having just "returned form Cincinnati Ohio on m route thither I visited Louisville, Ky where I had the pleasure of meeting with my old regiment, all in good health had fine spirits...after the manner of East Tenn soldiers, nobody grumbling..." He continues traveling in KY returning to Whelley County in Feb 1863. "May the Gods of heaven speed the time when this infernal Rebellion shall be put down and the constitution administered as it is and the union restored...and all that is exiled from their homes may be permitted to return to their families and friends and live in peace...when I shall meet my family in health..." Apr 17, 1863. "I have been for the last fourteen days staying in Whelley County and am almost surrounded by rebels with whom a company of cavalry under Capt. Stow has been skirmishing. I learn today the rebels are at Beame on the clear fork of Cumberland and also on Jelico..." Jul 5, Pulaski County, KY. "On the 1st day of May last I started to Tennessee and made my way to Summers's in Morgan County. The rebels were so thick I returned from that place to Whelley County and after being confined some four weeks...I started again about 1st of June for Tennessee...with the troops bound for East Tennessee..." Jul 5. Burnett writes that he is two miles from Summerset near the Stanford Road. "Morgan's men is in down about Jamestown. I think I hear cannonading in that direction...The news from Vicksburg is encouraging as also from Tullahoma the news this morning is that General Rosecrans is in Tullahoma..." Burnett plans to meet his brother-in-law Nipper "in Scott County for the purpose of going home..." but Nipper does not meet him. He also learns "there is very troublesome times over about Roane county, Rebels taking up conscripts and catching all the scouts they can that is passing through the mountains. When will our troubles cease?" Burnett continues his travels in the mountains trying to make his way home, writing of his several stops and news of rebels and Union troops in the area. Aug 3, he writes about a local election for governor and legislature but does not attend. Aug 4. "This day I went to Major Gillis's on Watts Creek, become satisfied from what I learn that John H. Morgan with pretty near all his command has been captured in the state of Ohio." Aug 14. "Heavy rain...extremely warm this evening. I learn there are troops crossing at Mill Springs going toward Tennessee, how true I can't say. I pray it may be so for I long to see my section of country taken form the rebels so I can return to my beloved wife & children." Aug 16, "...While the national heart is throbbing with joy at the final fall of the great rebel stronghold on the Mississippi, it is worthy of remark that the first rebel shot was fired at Vicksburg early in January 1861 three months before the attack on Fort Sumter. The shot was fired to bring to the steamer A. O. Taylor by the quitman battery which was ordered to Vicksburg by General Bettus on the 12th of January to hail and bring to all passing boats. The A O Taylor was soon after transformed into a Union gunboat and has avenged herself a hundred times over upon the waters of the Mississippi." Burnett discusses John Crittenden's speech to his constituents at Lexington May 11, 1863 referencing "his long life spent in the public service...and said when he left Washington this spring it was with the expectation and desire of returning to private life..." He goes into some detail regarding Crittenden's political views and then records his own views on the prosecution of the war. Aug 17. He writes of hearing musket fire "in the direction of Watts Creek..I am making preparations to go to Scott County [TN]. I expect to start in three or four days. I will mention that Chapman Cooley and son and my brother Wm C. Burnett was here when I returned from Scott County on the 30th of July. They are still with me and will start to Tennessee with me." Aug 19. "...There is a portion of the 23 Kentucky Cavalry commanded by Col. John Eve about Wmsburg. and on Watts Creek. There is a strong talk of a move toward Tennessee. My faith is weak." After hearing that about 1,000 Rebels were close by near Williamsburg, his last entry on Aug 22, 1863 states, "I learn the rebels are not gong toward London [KY] but are about Wmsburg in considerable numbers. Tomorrow I expect to start to Scott County Tenn." Cover evidences occasional light abrasions and edge wear; light rubbing; some pages removed; few occasional portions of pastoral pages are very light; generally VG. Burnett was mustered in Mar 28, 1862, and was honorably discharged on tender of resignation Aug 3, 1862 for disability resulting from an injury of his left leg near the knee joint by a log falling on it while raising blockade and leaving him lame for the remainder of his service. The father of thirteen children, postwar he was the first Pastor of Grassy Valley Baptist Church, Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, and continued there for fourteen years (1879-93). Est: $1000-2000

   190. SAMUEL RYAN CURTIS (1805-1866). A Mexican War veteran having served under Taylor, this Union major general commanded at the victory of Pea Ridge. War-date ALS "S. R. Curtis," 1p, "Head Quarters Army of the South West," 73/4"x61/2", Mar 25, 1862. Soon after this victory at Pea Ridge, General Curtis writes to Captain N. H. McLean, AA Genl, St. Louis. In full, "News from Kansas troops arrived. Col. Deitzler at Ft. Scott. Some Cavalry at Carthage. About as they were one month ago, when the General thought they would 'turn Price very soon.' Nothing else of moment..." Boldly penned. Docketed on verso. Est: $400-600

   191. JOHN A. DIX (1798-1879). Union major general noted for his threat to shoot anyone hauling down the American flag and his suppression of the bloody New York City draft riots. He also served as US Secretary of the Treasury (1861) and Governor of NY (1873-75). Darkly penned war-date signature on card, 31/2"x2", adding sentiment and rank as "Maj. Genl." Mounting traces on verso. Accompanied by ALS, 1p, 8"x101/2", Thomson, NY, n.d. On his imprinted stationery to Judge Robert L. Fowler expressing appreciation for the interest he has taken in "Mr. Jacob Katz" and sending every "good wish for your health and happiness..." Fine examples. Est: $60-120

   192. [ELMER E. ELLSWORTH] (1837-1861). Colonel, 11th NY, an early Zouave unit. He became a martyr after tearing down a CSA flag from the Marshall House Tavern in Alexandria that could be seen from the White House. Shot and killed by the hotel's proprietor, he was deeply mourned by his friend President Lincoln and lay in state at the White House. CDV bust portrait engraving in uniform wearing kepi. No backstamp. Minor toning; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   193. JOHN ERICSSON (1803-1889) Swedish-American engineer and inventor who designed and built the Monitor, the first naval ironclad vessel, which engaged the Confederate ironclad, the Merrimac, in the historic Hampton Roads naval battle of 1862. ALS, "J. Ericsson," 1p, 73/4"x93/4", n.p., Aug 11, 1860. To unnamed colleague regarding an important assignment given a young employee. In part, "Linnan will go to Richmonville any time next week at my request. I found his feelings in such excited state in relation to 16th that any reconciliation was out of the question. The young man is fully sensible of the importance of the trust confided to him and will do his duty. He will report to me and return to N. Y. As soon as the machinery is in perfect working condition. I have promised L. to keep his place open...on his return. He says $60 will be requisite to get to the place of operations and he only asks $1.75 a day...[which] certainly speaks well for the young man's principles..." Boldly penned and signed. Mounting residue along slightly irregular edge on verso with minor show-through; red check mark at top margin; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   194. JOHN ERICSSON ALS "J. Ericsson," 1p, 8"x93/4", n.p., Aug 9, 1860. He issues instructions for repair of machinery. In part, "...Remove the furnace front - Unscrew all the nuts of the heater flange. Take out he heater and scrape the flanges perfectly clean and rub the same with sandpaper. Then paint the fan of the cylinder flange with white lead, put the heater back and screw the nuts up and keep tightening the same when the heater begins to warm at the first firing up after repair. The joint between the heater and cylinder is strictly speaking a metallic joint; hence the white lead should be put on thin. This Cincinnati engine is just where nineteen out of twenty of the calorics will be if New York alone supplies the demand as you appear anxious it should..." Boldly penned and signed, adding a postscript regarding the order of another heater. Light mounting traces along edge on verso; red check mark at top margin; else Fine. Est: $100-200

   195. [BARBARA FRITCHIE] (1766-1862). Legendary Union heroine immortalized in the 1864 poem "Barbara Fritchie" by John Greenleaf Whittier. Albumen copyprint oval half-length portrait on original mount with gilt-ruled border, image 61/2"x41/2", ca. 1862, picturing the elder Fritchie holding a small book. Reportedly from an original Brady negative. Whittier's story of Mrs. Fritchie's defiant flag-waving at Confederate troops under Stonewall Jackson passing through Frederick, MD, in Sep 1862, was published in 1863, ten months after she died at the age of 96. In late 1863, Brady was to have obtained a family copy of a portrait actually made at a local studio, made a copy negative, and then distributed prints. Some fading; mount age toned. . Attractively presented under glass within ornate oval frame, 10"x121/4". Est: $200-400


COUCH ORDERS HARPERS FERRY UNDER MILITARY LOCKDOWN
196. [HARPERS FERRY] War-date DS, 1p, 8"x121/2", Head Quarters, 2nd Corps, French's Division, Harpers Ferry, Oct 13, 1862. "General Orders No 25" in which Major General Darius Couch directs the Provost Marshall to "proceed forthwith to take the census of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar, registering all houses and stores, and the number of permanent residents" and transits. "All persons not showing honest occupations or a lawful reason for their presence will be sent across the river with as little delay as practicable. Gamblers, sharpers and persons clandestinely introducing liquor into Camp will be set at work upon the fortifications. Civilians wearing the garb or semi-garb of officers will be required to take off the same [and] leave the place." Further, "After the 17th Inst women will not be permitted to cross the bridge into Virginia without a pass signed by a General Officer..." Boldly penned and signed by AAG FRANCIS A. WALKER (1840-1897), later brevetted brigadier general. He would go on to be president of MIT and write a history of the 2nd Corps. Penned at the beginning of McClellan's reconnaissance beginning at Harpers Ferry and ending in Charlestown as part of an expedition from Sharpsburg, MD, to Smithfield in western Virginia. Irregular left edge due to paper loss from water damage with attendant toning and some affect to text. For the most part, the document remains in nice condition with this exception. Handsomely matted under glass and preserved within gilt frame. Overall 13"x16". Est: $200-400

   197. [PATRIOTIC COVER] Colorful postal envelope with Revolutionary War cachet displaying a circular U.S. Ship postmark. Intact. Addressed in ornate period handwriting to "Mr. A. A. Muzzey, Lowell Mass." Annotated at left margin with another name and "Chaplain 21, Mass" and at top border "Soldier Letter." Light toning, soiling and wear; else VG/Fine. Est: $50-80

   198. [PERRYVILLE AFTERMATH] Following the Battle of Perryville, the most significant battle to occur in KY, reports continue to be published in its aftermath. Two WAR-DATE newspapers, Oct 25 and Nov 3, 1862, issues of the Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 4pp each, 171/4"x231/2". Official report of Col. Beatty describing "Glorious Conduct of the Third Ohio at the Battle of Perryville" in spite of the growing discontent among Army officers and men over the dwindling hopes of action against the enemy by McClellan before winter. Other war news from the Department of the Mississippi as it relates to Ohio troops is included together with an article urging the promotion of General Fremont to head of the Army "who represents universal liberty, as Lee of the rebel army stands the acknowledged representative of Slavery..." A lengthy letter urging President Lincoln to issue an Emancipation Proclamation is published and also an explanation of the suspension of habeous corpus. In the Nov 3 issue, a letter form a hospital near the Battle of Perryville is published together with more battle reportage of the Third Ohio; also the official reports of the Battle of Chaplin Hills, on General Thomas at Nashville, a report from Harpers Ferry, western Virginia and the Valley Campaign. Much more military content. Fine examples. Est: $60-80

   199. [NEW YORK CIVIL WAR FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM] Superb ornately bound Curtis-Howell family album containing 42 CDVs, some identified and most from Wayne County, NY. Nine images are tintypes and three are identified as Vern R. Howell, 9th NY Heavy Artillery, Co. B; Albert Curtis, 111th NY Vol., Co. B; and almost certainly Albert's brother Asa Curtis, 111th NY, Co. A. Vernon Howells enlisted at Marion, NY on Jan 14, 1864 at age 19 as a private. He was wounded at Monocacy Junction, MD and discharged from his Regiment at McClellan General Hospital in Philadelphia on Jul 6, 1865. Albert Curtis enlisted at age 21 on Jul 30, 1862 at Clyde, NY, and was mustered in as a corporal. Captured in action on May 5, 1864 at the Wilderness, he was released on Mar 1, 1865 at Wilmington, NC. He was mustered out on Jun 27, 1865 at Rochester. Asa jointed the 111th NY at age 31 at Wolcott, NY, as a private, Co. A, on Sep 6, 1864 and was mustered out with the company on Jun 4, 1865 near Alexandria, VA. He died in Camden, NJ, Feb 23, 1883. The 111th NY was situated at the Brian farm at Gettysburg and helped repel Pickett's charge. Accompanied by additional Regimental histories of the 9th NY Heavy Artillery and the 111th NY Regt. These beautifully preserved images are mounted within gilt filigree framed leaves and housed in a green ornately decorated leather album with gilt decorative appointments and brass fittings. Light normal shelf wear; else very nice. Est: $1000-1500


SIGEL ORDERS TWO MOUNTAIN HOWITZERS TO MADISON COURT HOUSE
200. FRANZ SIGEL (1824-1902). Union major general who rallied immigrant Germans to the Union; fought Jackson in the '62 Valley Campaign and later Breckenridge at New Market; engaged at Pea Ridge and Carthage. War-date ALS "F. Sigel," 1p, 5"x8", Sperryville [VA], Jul 27, 1862. "General Order. B. Gen. Schurz will detail the two mountain howitzers of his division to march at two o'clock on the road to Madison Court House and to report to Col. Cluseret. The commander of the pieces will report for instructions at these Headquarters this evening..." Boldly penned and signed, adding rank as "Maj. Gen." Est: $300-500

   201. WINFIELD SCOTT (1786-1866). Mexican War army officer whose role in the War of 1812 made him a national hero. He was made lieutenant general by Congress in 1852, the first since Washington, resigning his office in 1861. Boldly penned clipped signature, 21/4"x1/2". Laid beneath half-length portrait of the young major general ca. 1852 above printed identification. Fine. Handsomely presented under glass within custom double matting and wood frame. Overall 93/4"x113/4". Est: $120-240

   202. HENRY W. SLOCUM (1827-1894). Union major general wounded at First Bull Run; fought at Second Bull Run and Chancellorsville. He commanded the extreme right wing of the Union line at Gettysburg; postwar US congressman. ANS "H W Slocum," 1p, 5"x9", Brooklyn, NY, n.d. On his address imprinted letterhead to unnamed general. "I have signed and herewith deliver the papers. I am troubled with rheumatism, and am confined to the house..." Darkly penned and signed. Small ink transfer above signature; light stain; else VG/Fine. Accompanied by nice quarter-length portrait vignette in uniform with facsimile signature. Est: $100-200

   203. [TULLAHOMA PROVOST MARSHAL] Citizen's Pass. War-date partly-printed DS, 1p, 43/4"x3", Tullahoma, TN, Mar 22, 1864. No. 793. By command of Col. Wm Cogswell, Com'dg Post, Lt. & Provost Marshal H. K. Parker issues a three-day pass to E. S. Miller "from town." Signed in red ink. Three vertical folds; light soiling and toning, darker on verso; else VG/Fine. Est: $100-200

   204. [UNION GENERALS] Two brigadier generals. Two partly printed DsS, each 8"x31/2". WILLIAM BUEL FRANKLIN (1823-1903), who graduated at the top of his class at West Point in 1843, managed the Colt Fire Arms Co. postwar. He signs "W. B. Franklin" as President and acting-treasurer of the National Home for Disabled Veterans above a signed receipt, Des Moines, May 12, 1893. THOMAS S. ALLEN led the 5th WI at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg. He signs a Wisconsin State Treasury pay order "Thos. S. Allen" as secretary of state at Madison, Dec 24, 1886. Allen's signature only a little uneven; else Fine. Est: $80-150

   205. [UNION GENERALS] Two Civil War generals. Major General CADWALLADER C. WASHBURN (1818-1882) who commanded at Yazoo Pass, Vicksburg, West TN, and other battles; plus Brigadier General HALBERT E. PAINE (1826-1905) who lost his leg at Port Hudson. Two partly printed DsS, bank checks boldly signed. "H. E. Paine" has also completed the check in his holograph, Jul 30, 1903 at Washington, DC. "C. C. Washburn" signed his Madison, WI, check on Nov 15, 1880. Washburn signature evidences small ink splotch on last stroke of his name; Paine document has blue pencil cancellation drawn over length of check well away from signature; else VG/Fine. Est: $50-100

   206. [UNION SOLDIER'S LETTER] J. M. WILLIAMS writes to Miss Ruth L. Bradley on letterhead imprinted "U.S. Christian Commission sends this as the Soldier's messenger to his Home. Let it hasten to those who wait for tidings..." War-date ALS, 3pp with integral leaf, 5"x8", Washington, DC, Aug 17, 1864. In part, "...My health is improving very fast and I shall soon be well enough to return to the Reg't....The news from Hancock & Sherman is very good. There was a dispatch sent here yesterday stating that our Forces were between Malvern Hill and Richmond driving the rebs before them...for if we can only get possession of the R. R. somewhere in the vicinity of where our Forces are now driving the Johnnies and hold it, we can soon dispose of what there is in Petersburg..." Williams provides news of other soldiers and discusses personal affairs. Boldly penned and signed. Fine. Accompanied by original U.S. Christian Commission stamped transmittal envelope. Est: $100-200

   207. [UNION SOLDIER'S LETTER] THOMAS P. CONREY writes to his sister from a Union hospital near Cincinnati. War-date ALS, 2pp on single sheet, 51/4"x8", "Hospital Camp Dennison," Sep 11, n.y. The disheartened young soldier writes that he is desperate for money, not expecting to be paid for two months. "...I am not well and feel almost discouraged. I want to come home so bad. If Mother is failing I am afraid I never shall see her again in this world. Aunt Mary wrote that she was not so well since Father died but God grant to restore her health once and to restore me to my home again alive and well that I may in a measure defray her for the care and trials I used to give her when I lived at home..." He asks forgiveness for any wrongs he has done and closes, "and may God be with you all..." Darkly penned. Fine. Est: $80-100

   208. ISRAEL WASHBURN JR. (1813-1883). Governor of Maine; Whig congressman. He called the meeting that resulted in the formation of the Republican Party, so named at his suggestion. ALS "I. Washburn Jr., 1p with integral leaf, 5"x8", Washington, DC, Jan 12, 1858. From the "House of Representatives" Washburn writes to Lieutenant George R. Preble, USN. In full, "I have to-day attempted to procure for you a copy of the Camel book which you wrote for, but could not find one. The entire issue I am informed has been exhausted. Sorry for it..." Darkly penned and signed. Fine. Est: $60-80