Fine Selection of Autographs and Manuscripts

Auction Details

We are pleased to announce our latest auction catalog featuring fine autographs and manuscripts in all fields of collecting. The auction will be in two parts and will include a live auction to take place at the Shelburne Murray Hill Hotel, 303 Lexington Ave. (@37th. St.) New York, NY on March 2, 2002 with an absentee auction closing March 6, 2002 at 10:00pm Eastern Time.

Dozens of lots shall include prominent figures and events of the Civil War and the American Revolution, including a proposal in the hand of Signer Arthur Middleton calling for the death penalty for people caught trading with the British; fine Civil War correspondences and images; a letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson detailing the faculty recruitment efforts for the University of Virginia. Of particular interest are documents from the estate of Judge Irving Kaufman who tried and sentenced Ethel and Julius Rosenberg to death for espionage in 1951 including his appointment as District Judge for the Southern District of New York signed by Harry Truman as well as his appointment to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals signed by John and Robert Kennedy. We are also pleased to offer a fine selection of material concerning the assassination of John F. Kennedy including candid snapshots taken on November 22, 1963, suits worn by Jack Ruby, as well as fine content documents and letters of Kennedy, Oswald and Ruby. As usual we will also offer lots sold on an absentee basis, closing Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

We will hold a public viewing for lots offered in the live auction on Friday, March 1, 2002 at the Shelburne Hotel from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Saturday, March 2, 2002 from 9 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Viewings at our offices may be arranged by appointment.
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HANCOCK, JOHN1 - HANCOCK, JOHN
Alexander Autographs
(1737 - 1793) American Revolutionary politician and first signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress and two-ti
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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HANCOCK, JOHN2 - HANCOCK, JOHN
Alexander Autographs
(1737 - 1793) American Revolutionary politician and first signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress and two-ti
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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MIDDLETON, ARTHUR3 - MIDDLETON, ARTHUR
Alexander Autographs
(1742 - 1787) Signer of the Declaration of Independence. While serving in the militia he was captured by the British at Charleston in 1780 and impriso
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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PINCKNEY, CHARLES COTESWORTH4 - PINCKNEY, CHARLES COTESWORTH
Alexander Autographs
(1746 - 1825) American diplomat and general, an aide to Washington at Brandytown and Germantown, member of the Constitutional Convention and first to
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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GREENE, NATHANIEL5 - GREENE, NATHANIEL
Alexander Autographs
(1742-1786) American Revolutionary General who served with distinction as Quartermaster General and later commanded the Southern Department, successfu
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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GREENE, NATHANIEL6 - GREENE, NATHANIEL
Alexander Autographs
(1742-1786) American Revolutionary General who served with distinction as Quartermaster General and later commanded the Southern Department, successfu
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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HAMILTON, ALEXANDER7 - HAMILTON, ALEXANDER
Alexander Autographs
(1755 - 1804) American politician who, with Madison and Jay, supported the Constitution through contributions to The Federalist, first Secretary of t
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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PICKERING, TIMOTHY8 - PICKERING, TIMOTHY
Alexander Autographs
(1745 - 1829) American politician and Adjutant General of the Continental Army, Secretary of War (1795) and Secretary of State (1795-1800). Important
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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PICKERING, TIMOTHY9 - PICKERING, TIMOTHY
Alexander Autographs
(1745 - 1829) American politician and Adjutant General of the Continental Army, Secretary of War (1795) and Secretary of State (1795-1800). Very fine
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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JAY, JOHN10 - JAY, JOHN
Alexander Autographs
(1745 - 1829) American jurist and statesman, member of the Continental Congress who also helped Franklin negotiate peace with Great Britain, first Ch
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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VON STEUBEN, FRIEDRICH WILHELM11 - VON STEUBEN, FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Alexander Autographs
(1730 - 1794) American Revolutionary general who reported to Washington at Valley Forge to undertake the training of troops, later led Continental Ar
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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ALEXANDER, WILLIAM (LORD STIRLING)12 - ALEXANDER, WILLIAM (LORD STIRLING)
Alexander Autographs
(1726 - 1783) Revolutionary War General captured at the Battle of Long Island, later served under Washington at Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth. W
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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BALDWIN, LOAMMI13 - BALDWIN, LOAMMI
Alexander Autographs
(1745 - 1807) Officer during the battle of Lexington, his contingent from Woburn was the first to ambush the British during their retreat from Concord
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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BURR, AARON14 - BURR, AARON
Alexander Autographs
(1756 - 1836) Vice President under Jefferson with whom he had been tied in the Presidential election of 1800, defeated through the efforts of Alexand
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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CLINTON, GEORGE15 - CLINTON, GEORGE
Alexander Autographs
(d. 1761) Colonial governor of New York, later becoming an admiral in the British Navy. Father of Sir Henry Clinton (1738 - 1795). Good financial cont
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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ELLERY, WILLIAM16 - ELLERY, WILLIAM
Alexander Autographs
(1727 - 1820) Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Ellery was a prominent Rhode Island lawyer who represented the state in the Continental Cong
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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HAMILTON, ALEXANDER17 - HAMILTON, ALEXANDER
Alexander Autographs
(1755 - 1804) American politician who, with Madison and Jay, supported the Constitution through contributions to The Federalist, first Secretary of t
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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HANCOCK, JOHN18 - HANCOCK, JOHN
Alexander Autographs
(1737 - 1793) American Revolutionary politician and first signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress and two-ti
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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HOWARD, JOHN19 - HOWARD, JOHN
Alexander Autographs
(1752 - 1827) American politician and patriot, member of the Continental Congress and Governor of Maryland. Fine content A.L.S. ""J. E. Ho...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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KNOX, HENRY20 - KNOX, HENRY
Alexander Autographs
(1750 - 1806) American Revolution major general and advisor to Washington, Knox served throughout the war and was responsible for building the Contin
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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LAFAYETTE, MARIE JOSEPH DE21 - LAFAYETTE, MARIE JOSEPH DE
Alexander Autographs
(1757 - 1834) French statesman and military officer who served as a Major General under Washington and was instrumental in the defeat of Cornwallis at
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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LAFAYETTE, MARIE JOSEPH DE22 - LAFAYETTE, MARIE JOSEPH DE
Alexander Autographs
(1757 - 1834) French statesman and military officer who served as a Major General under Washington and was instrumental in the defeat of Cornwallis at
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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LAFAYETTE, MARIE JOSEPH DE23 - LAFAYETTE, MARIE JOSEPH DE
Alexander Autographs
(1757 - 1834) French statesman and military officer who served as a Major General under Washington and was instrumental in the defeat of Cornwallis at
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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LAFAYETTE, MARIE JOSEPH DE24 - LAFAYETTE, MARIE JOSEPH DE
Alexander Autographs
(1757 - 1834) French statesman and military officer who served as a Major General under Washington and was instrumental in the defeat of Cornwallis at
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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LINCOLN, BENJAMIN25 - LINCOLN, BENJAMIN
Alexander Autographs
(1733 - 1810) American Revolution major general, commanding an army in the south, captured at Charleston and later exchanged. Later Secretary of War
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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MCKEAN, THOMAS26 - MCKEAN, THOMAS
Alexander Autographs
(1735 - 1817) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Continental Congress and Governor of Pennsylvania. A.D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Phi
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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MORRIS, ROBERT27 - MORRIS, ROBERT
Alexander Autographs
(1734 - 1806) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, financier and politician. Morris was instrumental in the financing of Washington's arm...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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MOULTRIE, WILLIAM28 - MOULTRIE, WILLIAM
Alexander Autographs
(1730 - 1805) American Revolution major general who repulsed the British attack on Sullivan's Island, defended Charleston, and was captured and...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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READ, GEORGE29 - READ, GEORGE
Alexander Autographs
(1733 - 1798) American lawyer and revolutionary leader, a member of the Continental Congress and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, instrum
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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RUTLEDGE, EDWARD30 - RUTLEDGE, EDWARD
Alexander Autographs
(1749 - 1800) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Continental Congress, and Governor of South Carolina. E.S. on the verso of a p
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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SCHUYLER, PETER31 - SCHUYLER, PETER
Alexander Autographs
(1657 - 1724) First mayor of Albany and the chief negotiator with the Five Nations. Led a force which defeated a French invasion of the Hudson valley
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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SCHUYLER, PHILIP32 - SCHUYLER, PHILIP
Alexander Autographs
(1733 - 1804) American Revolution major general commanding the northern department, member of the Continental Congress and one of the first senators
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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SHAYS, DANIEL33 - SHAYS, DANIEL
Alexander Autographs
(1747 - 1825) American insurgent. Served as ensign at Bunker Hill and promoted captain in the Continental Army. Shays is better remembered for his le
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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STARK, JOHN34 - STARK, JOHN
Alexander Autographs
(1728 - 1822) American Revolution brigadier general engaged at Bunker Hill, Trenton and Princeton, winner of the battle at Bennington against Burgoyn
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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VON STEUBEN, FRIEDRICH WILHELM35 - VON STEUBEN, FRIEDRICH WILHELM
Alexander Autographs
(1730 - 1794) American Revolutionary general who reported to Washington at Valley Forge to undertake the training of troops, later led Continental Ar
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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WAYNE, ANTHONY36 - WAYNE, ANTHONY
Alexander Autographs
(1745 - 1796) ""Mad Anthony"", American Revolutionary brigadier general who distinguished himself at Brandywine, Germantown, Mo...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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(LAST SURVIVOR OF LEXINGTON)37 - (LAST SURVIVOR OF LEXINGTON)
Alexander Autographs
JONATHAN HARRINGTON (1757 - 1854) The oldest living survivor of the Battle of Lexington, who served as fifer in Capt. John Parker's company"...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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(MILITIA ORDERLY BOOK)38 - (MILITIA ORDERLY BOOK)
Alexander Autographs
"Orderly book kept by Ensign Samuel Camp of Samuel Cook's company of Connecticut Militia, 14pp. small 8vo., Camp Manoah (near Peekskill), ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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(GREENE, NATHANIEL)39 - (GREENE, NATHANIEL)
Alexander Autographs
"Good content A.L.S. from one of Greene's subordinates JOHN STORY, 3pp. 4to., New York, Dec. 9, 1783, shortly after the British evacuation...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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(REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECRUITMENT)40 - (REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECRUITMENT)
Alexander Autographs
"Good content printed document, 2pp. large 4to., Hartford, Jan. 1782, entitled ""An ACT for filling up this State's Quota of the ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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(SIR JOHN JOHNSTON)41 - (SIR JOHN JOHNSTON)
Alexander Autographs
(1742 - 1830) Loyalist leader in the Mohawk Valley, son of Sir William Johnston, led numerous raids in upstate New York in cooperation with Joseph Bra
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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LEE, ROBERT E.42 - LEE, ROBERT E.
Alexander Autographs
(1807 - 1870) Confederate General and commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, arguably the most brilliant commander of field armies in American h
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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LEE, ROBERT E.43 - LEE, ROBERT E.
Alexander Autographs
(1807 - 1870) Confederate General and commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, arguably the most brilliant commander of field armies in American h
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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ROBERT E. LEE FAMILY LOCKET WITH A LOCK OF LEE`S HAIR44 - ROBERT E. LEE FAMILY LOCKET WITH A LOCK OF LEE`S HAIR
Alexander Autographs
An extraordinary relic, a locket and chain descended within the family of Robert E. Lee and containing within a generous lock of Lee's hair! The...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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GRANT, ULYSSES S.45 - GRANT, ULYSSES S.
Alexander Autographs
(1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of the United States and Union Lieutenant General. Fine content war-date A.L.S. ""U. S. Grant Brig. Ge...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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JACKSON, THOMAS J.46 - JACKSON, THOMAS J.
Alexander Autographs
(1824 - 1863) ""Stonewall"", Confederate lieutenant general and a brilliant yet somewhat eccentric tactician, he gained his nic...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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DAVIS, JEFFERSON47 - DAVIS, JEFFERSON
Alexander Autographs
(1808 - 1889) President of the Confederacy who led his armies beyond the surrender at Appomattox. Rare S.P., a carte-de-visite image by Washburn...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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JONES, DAVID R.48 - JONES, DAVID R.
Alexander Autographs
(1825 - 1863) Confederate brigadier general who served as Beauregard's chief of staff at the siege of Fort Sumter, led a division with solid com...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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GARNETT, ROBERT S.49 - GARNETT, ROBERT S.
Alexander Autographs
(1819 - 1861) Confederate brigadier general who became the first general from either side to be killed in the Civil War, at Carrick's Ford. Rare...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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ELZEY, ARNOLD50 - ELZEY, ARNOLD
Alexander Autographs
(1816 -1870) Confederate major general who commanded a brigade of Kirby Smith's division at Manassas, also throughout Stonewall Jackson's Va...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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