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Choice original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Davis as president of the Confederacy circa 1864, boldly signed at the bottom of the imag

Confederate general (1817–1863) mortally wounded during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, where he courageously led his brigade into battle—he fix...

Confederate brigadier general (1822–1891) who, while a colonel, was wounded at Seven Pines, Antietam, Chancellorsville, and finally Pickett's Ch...

Well-known confederate general (1817–1863) killed during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. Civil War–dated ALS signed “R. B. Garnett...

Confederate general (1828–1863) who helped lead Pickett's Charge and was killed in battle just two weeks later. Civil War–dated ALS in pencil si...

Confederate general (1824–1861) mortally wounded at the First Battle of Bull Run, but best known for inspiring Thomas J. ‘Stonewall’ Jackson’s nicknam

Unsigned handwritten endorsement on the final page of an apparently longer manuscript statement signed by Thomas Jordan, one page, 8 x 10.25, no date,

Partly-printed war-dated DS, signed as secretary of war, “J. P. Benjamin,” one page, 8.25 x 7, February 17, 1862. An appointment for an assistant surg

Collection of over 40 items pertaining to the Alabama Claims consisting of multiple imprints regarding the legal wranglings, original legal correspond

Collection of three Confederate items: a partly-printed war-dated DS, one page, 8 x 10, December 5, 1861. A request for “forage for private horses in

Member of the committee in the Confederate Congress that drafted their constitution, and military officer who organized ‘Cobb's Legion’ and was ...

Book: Fac-Simile of the Constitution for the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America. First edition. NY: Joseph Laing, 1883. Hardc

Rare book: Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics, two volumes in one as issued. First edition. Memphis: Southern Publishing House of Hutton & Freligh...

American military officer and politician (1808–1889) who was the first and only president of the Confederacy. Striking original painting of Jefferson

Ornately bordered Virginian electoral ticket for Jefferson Davis and Alexander H. Stephens as well as state representatives, 4 x 6, November 6, 1861.

Memo written by Varina Davis on behalf of her husband, signed by Varina, “Jefferson Davis,” four lightly-lined pages on two adjoining sheets, no date.

War-dated ALS signed “Jeffn Davis,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, November 11, 1861. Letter written as president to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “Upon t

American sculptor and a highly-decorated Confederate soldier (1844–1917). ALS signed “M. Ezekiel,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 9, May 1

Confederate general (1821–1877) who earned a reputation as the greatest cavalry officer of the Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “N. B. Forrest,” o

Confederate general (1832–1904) who surrendered Lee’s army to Union General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Courthouse. Civil War–dated ALS

Confederate Brigadier general (1828–1898), later the governor of South Carolina from 1880 to 1882. Ink signature, “Johnson Hagood, Gov. S. C. 1882,” o

Confederate brigadier general who served at Vicksburg, Chickamauga, and Atlanta, and was one of the six Confederate generals killed at the Battle of F

Confederate general (1837–1919) who commanded troops at the Battle of Seven Pines, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. He was also one of the last surviving

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Confederate general (1807–1891) who, when Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, resigned his commission as a brigadier general in the regular army—

Civil War–dated ALS signed “R. F. Hoke,” three pages both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, Headquarters, Hoke’s Brigade, August 29, 1863. Letter to Governor Zebulon

Clayton (1827–1889) served as a major general in the Confederate Army commanding a division in the Army of Tennessee in the Western Theater. Gibson (1

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, Lexington, Virginia, January 7, 1867. Letter to Judge Ro. Ould. In full: “I have been prevente

Historic war-dated manuscript “General Orders No. 59,” signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” one lightly-lined page, both sides, 7.75 x 12, “Hd Qrs Army N. Va.,”

Superb original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Vannerson and Jones of Richmond, Virginia, signed below the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee, Genl.” A

War-dated ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 9.25, September 10, 1863. Letter written from “Camp,” to Margaret and Carrie, referred

Beautifully engraved partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” as superintendent of West Point, one page, 15.25 x 21, June 16, 1854. United States

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 6.5, October 9, 1868. Letter to Mr. Edwin James. In full: “I have forgotten the year in which Mr.

Uncommon original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Lee in a suit and bow tie, beautifully signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “R.

Gordon was a Confederate general (1832–1904) who surrendered Lee’s army to Union General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Courthouse. Grimes

A substantial archive of material, 46 pieces total, ranging in date from 1851–1892, including a significant cache of Civil War-dated letters from Patt

Confederate officer (1833–1862) who fought at Cumberland Gap and was killed in action while leading his brigade charge against Union artillery emplace

Fabled Confederate ranger (1833–1916) whose guerrilla band specialized in attacking and disrupting Union supply lines. He earned the nickname ‘The Gra

Confederate general (1814–1881) remembered for his defeat and surrender at the Siege of Vicksburg. Ink signature, “J. C. Pemberton, Lt. Genl, C. S. A.

Confederate general (1829–1864) who was killed at the Third Battle of Winchester in the Shenandoah Valley. Rare war-dated ALS signed “R. E. Rhodes, Co

Skilled and effective Confederate general (1836–1910) who commanded a regiment at Gettysburg and later served as a brigadier general in the Spanish-Am

Confederate brigadier general (1821–1864) who designed and constructed the iron-clad battery on Morris Island used in the bombardment of Fort Sumter a

Fabled Confederate general (1833–1864) best known for his consummate skill in reconnaissance and as a cavalry officer. After leading successful offens

Manuscript DS, signed “J.E.B. Stuart, Major Genl Comdg,” one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 10, 1863. This General Order No. 15 was written from

Partly-printed DS, signed “John Thompson,” one lightly-lined page, 8 x 6.25, December 18, 1865. State of Arkansas “Amnesty Oath, under Proclamation of

Bate served in the Confederate forces in the Civil War, attaining the rank of major general and commanding a division in the Army of Tennessee. He als

Unsigned original 2.25 x 2.75 oval portrait of Beauregard in uniform, by an anonymous studio, affixed to a 4.25 x 5.25 mount. In very good condition,

Brigadier General of the Confederate Provisional Army (1818–1893) who commanded the forces at Charleston, where he ordered the bombardment of Fort Sum

American soldier and statesman (1821–1875) who served as a general in the Civil War and as the last Confederate secretary of war. Original vintage mat

Confederate admiral (1800–1874) who captained the ironclad CSS Virginia during the Civil War. ALS signed “Frank’n Buchanan,” one page, lightly-lined,

Soldier and politician (1836–1909) who served as a major general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, a three-term US senator, and a major ge

Unissued war-dated Confederate states receipt, one page, 7.75 x 11, 1864. A receipt for L. Lyon for commutation of quarters from July 30, 1864, to Oct

Partly-printed DS, signed by Thomas Harris with an “X,” his mark, one page, 7.5 x 7, July 7, 1865. Amnesty oath reads, in full: “I Thomas Harris of Au

DS, signed “E. Apperson,” one page, 17 x 27.75, July 1, 1864. Ornately engraved Confederate States of America bond in the amount of $1000, number 5120

Two Confederate banknotes: state of North Carolina two-dollar bill printed on the reverse of un-issued North Carolinian four-dollar currency, number 1

Six pieces of Confederate paper currency, four from Alabama and two from the federal government. The four from Alabama are three 50-cent and one 25-ce

Civil War–dated letter, one page, lightly-lined, 7.25 x 9.75, Castle Thunder, Richmond, Virginia, December 14, 1863. Letter to Governor Zebulon Baird

War-dated Confederate tax receipt, 4.5 x 5.5, Receipt bears two to the page, the first, No. 263 in the amount of $33.16, dated November 6, 1862, and t

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Adolphus J. Mann,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Huger Barracks, Norfolk, Virginia, March 13, 1862. Letter from a

ALS signed “Dolly,” one page, 4 x 6, Huger Barracks, Norfolk, Virginia, February 17, 1862. Letter from Confederate soldier Adolphus J. Mann to his cou

War–dated ALS signed “John H. Munford,” three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9.75, Camp Gregg, December 14, 1863. Letter to his

Three one-page ALSs, various sizes, all dated between 1891–1896, and signed by former Confederate soldiers Colonel J. B. E. Sloan, Young John Pope, an

Large manuscript muster roll, one page both sides (made from several pages stuck together), 7.5 x 51, headed at the top, “List of Vols between the Roa

Scarce partly-printed DS, signed “L. N. Cole Capt CB, 8th Ala Cavalry,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, May 14, 1865. Document, numbered at the top “631,” reads

War-dated ALS signed “E. Steuderman,” one page, 8.5 x 10.75, April 1, 1864. Letter to D. W. Spence in Atlanta. In part: “I send a (Boy Freeman) one of

War-dated ALS signed “Justin L. Heath,” one page both sides, 8 x 8.5, April 13, 1862. Letter to his father, in part (with grammar and spelling retaine

Unsigned manuscript telegram from Jefferson Davis to General P. G. T. Beauregard, two pages, 7.75 x 4, sent from the Southern Telegraph Company in Ric

Original printed pamphlet entitled ‘Confederate Veteran Reunion, Birmingham, Ala., June 9, 10 and 11, 1908,’ 4 x 9, featuring an image of Jefferson Da

Highest-ranking Confederate general (1798–1876) during the Civil War. ALS signed “S. Cooper,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 7.25, near Alexandria, Vi

First steam-powered ironclad warship of the Confederate States Navy, constructed using the raised and cut down original lower hull and steam engines o

Second wife (1835–1899) of the eminent statesman Stephen A. Douglas, remembered for the Lincoln-Douglas debates during his 1858 senatorial campaign. O

Unsigned original 2.75 x 3.5 oval portrait of Davis, affixed to a 4 x 5.5 mount. In fine condition, with scattered surface marks, toning, and soiling,

Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Davis in uniform, by Charles D. Fredricks & Co. of New York, dated 1861 in the lower borde...

Original albumen 2 x 2.75 half-length portrait of Davis, affixed to a 2.5 x 3.75 sheet. In fine condition.

Daughter of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Bingham and Hilliard of Memphis, Tennessee, signed at the

Confederate general and politician (1806–1863) who served as the 31st governor of Virginia and lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson. Ink signature

Original oval albumen 2 x 2.5 photo of Confederate surgeon Simon Baruch affixed to a color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard honoring the Civil War. Postcard is pres

Chief engineer of the Confederate States Army (1818–1883). War-dated LS signed “J. F. Gilmer,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Confederate States of America, W

Confederate general (1814–1864) who served in the Texas Cavalry and was mortally wounded in battle. Ink signature, “Return to Certiorari, & File...

Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlef

Confederate general who commanded the ‘Light Division’ and was killed during the Third Battle of Petersburg (1825–1865). Haunting original 2.25 x 4 ca

Confederate naval commander (1799–1878). War-dated LS signed “G. N. Hollins, Flag Officer C. S. Navy,” one page, 7.75 x 5.5, February 23, 1863. Short

Midshipman who resigned from the US Navy to join the Confederacy. ANS signed “J. H. Ingraham,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 2.75, no date. Note rega

Large oval albumen photograph of Jackson, 7 x 9, reproducing a painting of the general in uniform. Affixed to its original thin cardboard backing, han

Manuscript poem in an unknown hand, one both sides page, 8 x 10, no date. Handwritten poem entitled “A Letter from Jim Crow.” In part: “Pray what’s th

Confederate general (1807–1891) who, when Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, resigned his commission as a brigadier general in the regular army—

Confederate general (1807–1891) who, when Virginia seceded from the Union in 1861, resigned his commission as a brigadier general in the regular army—

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Lee as a young and clean-shaven man. In fine condition.

Original 7 x 3.5 stereoview of Robert E. Lee’s former home in Arlington, Virginia, bearing a lengthy printed description to the reverse. Published by

Youngest Confederate lieutenant general during the Civil War who later served as the first president of Mississippi A&M College (1833–1908). Ink...

Naval officer (1802–1869) who served as chief of the Confederate Navy's Bureau of Orders and Detail, as well as the older brother of Robert E. L...

Second son of Robert E. Lee who served as a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War (1837–1891). Ink signature, “W. H. F. Lee, Virginia,” on

Influential southern clergyman in the Confederacy (1814–1893). Rare war-dated ADS, signed “John Leyburn, Secy. Presbyterian Publication Branch,” one p

Scarce original 4 x 2.25 carte-de-visite image of the Confederacy’s Libby Prison as it appeared in the summer of 1863, showing soldiers and a horse at

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 7.25, April 20, 1896. Le

Confederate general (1821–1904) who distinguished himself at Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. Ink signature, “Your mt. obt. servt., James Lo

Mason (1798–1871) was appointed commissioner of the Confederacy to the United Kingdom and France; Hunter (1809–1887) served as the Confederate States

Soldier, lawyer, and politician (1825–1895) from Paris, Texas, who served as major general for the Confederacy in the Civil War and later represented

Books: A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Confederacy, two volumes, by James D. Richardson. Nashville: United States Publishing Company,

Virginian photographer (1841–1918) known for his portraits of Robert E. Lee. Two checks: bank check, 8.25 x 3.75, filled out in another hand and signe