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Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg in one of the pivotal battle

Complete set of Photographic History of the Civil War books, Volumes 1–10, New York, Review of Reviews Co., 1912, hardcover, 8 x 11. These volumes are

Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. War-dated ALS signed “W. S.

American songwriter (1820–1895) who found particular fame during the Civil War for his patriotic songs. AQS on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card, signed “Ge

Union officer (1837–1863) who commanded the all-black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. He was killed in action during his regiment’s famous charg

Union general (1831–1888) whose cavalry command blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan, Maj Genl,” three pages on two sheets,

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, January 18, 1880. Letter to

War-dated ADS, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj Genl Cmdg,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, April 19, 1865. Pass issued to two officers, including one Confederate. I

Archive consisting of three multi-page ALSs and a one-page LS, ranging in date from November 1888 to July 1890. The LS is dated November 27, 1888, si

An outstanding pairing of two pair of Sherman’s shoulder straps, one set worn at Shiloh, and a war-dated letter of provenance from Sherman himself. Th

Civil War–dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Gen. Comdg,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters Army of the

War-dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj Genl,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi letterhead, O

German military officer, revolutionist, and immigrant to the United States (1824–1902) who served as a Union major general. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de

Highly regarded military officer (1807–1862) who served in the Mexican and Civil Wars; during the latter, he injured his leg while jumping into a rowb

Uncommon engraved military pass, 4 x 2.5, issued to Charles A. Jones on January 23, 1868, signed in black ink, “Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War.” I

Rare original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of New York, signed below the image in black ink, “Edwin M. Stanton.” Surface loss to lower bo

Magnificent pair of ALSs, each one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, Washington, addressed to Attorney General of Pennsylvania John C. Knox. The first,

English dramatist and editor (1817–1880) who wrote Our American Cousin, which was being performed in the presence of President Lincoln when he was ass

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, March 17, 1871. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I think you are misinformed with regard to what I ha

Eccentric American entrepreneur who helped organize the Union Pacific Railroad and circumnavigated the world three times (1829–1904). Original 2.25 x

Two Union artifacts: war-dated DS, one page, 8 x 10, December 31, 1863. A discharge for “John P. Aldrich, a Private of Captain Herman Barries Company,

Ink signatures of 15 Union soldiers and notables on individual slips and cards of various sizes. Signers are: George Dewey, David D. Porter, Benjamin

Fourteen ink signatures of different Union officers on slips, sheets, and cards of various sizes. Signers are: David G. Farragut, Joseph Hooker, Ambro

Outstanding collection of 11 ALSs from notable Union officers, all one page, dated between 1845 and 1874 (predominately 1870s). Signers are: Ambrose B

Collection of 25 signatures of Union Army and Navy officers (almost all generals) on various size cards, sheets and slips, with most adding their rank

Collection of nine items consisting of ALSs, a document, a check, and a signature. The letters, some single-page and some multi-page, most pre-or post

War-dated ALS, in pencil, signed “Lew,” five pages on one set of adjoined sheets and one additional sheet, 5 x 8, ornate and colorful patriotic letter

War-dated partial ALS, four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters 3d Division letterhead, March 1864. Letter to his

American military officer (1784–1869) who served in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quart

Unsigned manuscript DS, one lightly-lined page, 8 x 12.5, May 3, 1865. Period field copy of General Wilson’s “Special Field Orders No. 29.” In full: “

Original albumen photo of the officers of companies, F and K, 3rd Regiment Massachusetts Artillery, posing out in front of a building at Fort Stevens

Original printed circular by Abby H. Folsom announcing an abolitionist meeting in Boston, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, bearing an ink notation to the lower b

Rear admiral in the US Navy (1810–1877). Two items: original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter-length portrait of Alden in uniform, signed in the

Books: The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, two volumes, by Horace Greeley. Hartford: O. D. Case...

Union general and Medal of Honor recipient. Ames was the last general officer of the Civil War from either side to die, passing away at 93 years of ag

Union soldier who served as a lieutenant in a regiment of the US Colored Troops. Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. L. Ames,” one page, 9.

Vintage lithograph, made from the oil painting ‘An August Morning with Farragut’ by William H. Overend, 26.25 x 17, which shows Farragut and his crew

Union general (1805–1871) who commanded three United States forts: Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter. In the face of South Carolina’s im

Union officer (1840–1864) who served with the 113th New York Volunteers. He was wounded at Cold Harbor on June 5, 1865, and died the next day during a

Union officer (1834–1893) who had the distinction of being chosen to receive the stacked arms of General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virgin...

Attorney general in Lincoln’s cabinet during the Civil War (1793–1869). War-dated ALS signed “Edw. Bates,” one page, 5 x 7.75, August 4, 1862. In full

Battle in which Joseph Hooker’s forces defeated Confederate troops at Lookout Mountain in Tennessee on November 24, 1863. Afterward, Captain John Wils

Dramatic original color 26 x 18.5 chromolithograph print entitled ‘Battle of Wilson’s Creek,’ published by Kurz and Allison in 1893. Attractively matt

Union general and politician (1837–1914) who lost his leg in the Battle of Reams’ Station, and later served as the 20th governor of Pennsylvania. Part

US Naval officer (1832–1903) who served on board the St. Louis and the New Ironsides. Original 4 x 6.5 seated cabinet photo, by an unknown studio, sig

Lawyer who served in Lincoln’s cabinet as postmaster general (1813–1883). Ink signature, “Montgomery Blair,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. In fine con

Lawyer who served in Lincoln’s cabinet as postmaster general (1813–1883). Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “M. Blair,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75,

Union general who saw action in the Battle of Chickamauga and Atlanta Campaign (1819–1892). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Brannan

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Brown in his kepi and coat by Manchester Brothers of Providence, R. I., signed in black ink, “Capt. E. P. B

Union officer in the 4th Rhode Island Volunteers. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Brown in his kepi by B. Moses of New Orleans, signed belo