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Career US Army officer, civil engineer, construction engineer for a number of facilities in Washington, DC, and quartermaster general of the US Army d

Union surgeon in the 2nd New Hampshire. Original 2.25 x 4 three-quarter length carte-de-visite photo by an anonymous studio, signed in the lower borde

Original unsigned 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Miles seated and in uniform. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, from a Brady ne...

Union artillery officer from Illinois (1827–1909) who served at Vicksburg, Pleasant Hill, Nashville, Fort Blakely, the Red River Campaign, and Meridia

Major in the 14th New York Cavalry. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust photo by William Klauser of New York, signed below the image in black ink, “

Union naval officer who served from 1861–1866. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by Bradley and Rulofson of San Francisco, signed in

Union general (1815–1886) who commanded a brigade during the Peninsula Campaign. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Charles D. Fredricks of Ne

Union general who commanded a brigade in the Army of the Potomac during the Peninsula Campaign (1815–1886). Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed

Union officer who fought at Vicksburg. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by J. C. Elrod’s, signed below the image in black ink, “Yours truly, I.

Union naval officer who served as chief engineer on the USS Monitor. War-dated ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, February 13, 1863. Letter to A. L.

Printed soldier’s record broadside for the Weddell Light Guard, Company A of the 103rd Ohio Volunteers, 17.5 x 21.5, featuring lists of privates and o

Union officer (1837–1902) who served in the 4th New Hampshire Volunteers, was a pioneer of the progressive school movement, and who founded the Chicag

Original vintage 5.75 x 7.75 full-length photo of Lieutenant Joseph Irvin in uniform, identified in bold black ink, “Lieut. Joseph M. Irvin, 131st Pen

Two AQSs: one AQS signed “Wendell Phillips,” one page, 3.75 x 6, April 20, 1874, in part: “Mankind is made up of two classes: one goes ahead & d...

AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 7.25 sheet. Phillips writes, “Count that day lost whose low descending sun, Lies at thy hand no worthy action done. These o

Naval officer who served in the Civil War and ascended to the rank of Rear Admiral and Commandant of the Boston Naval Shipyard. Original 2.25 x 4.25 c

Civil War-dated LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 10.5, Memphis, September 5, 1863. Letter to two surgeons. In full: “You will hold a careful survey

Union brevet brigadier general. Original 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Potter in uniform, by an anonymous studio, signed at the bottom

Grandson of King Louis-Philippe of France. He fought for the Union in the American Civil War, and then for France in the 1870 Franco-Prussian War. Ori

Union naval officer who commanded the USS Delaware. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. P. Quackenbush,” one page, 8 x 2.75, May 1, 1851. US Navy document c

Union general who built a foundry in Albany, eventually becoming one of the biggest in the world. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Rathbon

Huge color 46 x 30 lithograph entitled ‘Review of the Mass. Volunteer Militia at Concord, Sept. 9, 1859,’ and subtitled ‘By His Excellency [Commander

Union officer in the 55th New York, captured by Confederate forces at Wilderness and later exchanged. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Rockw

TLS signed “W. S. Rosecrans,” one onionskin page, 8 x 10, Treasury Department letterhead, October 11, 1888. Letter to Captain Hunter. In part: “Murat

Vice admiral in the US Navy (1808–1890) who commanded the broadside ironclad New Ironsides on blockade duty off Charleston. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-

Vice admiral in the US Navy (1808–1890) who commanded the broadside ironclad New Ironsides on blockade duty off Charleston. Civil War–dated LS signed

Union surgeon with the 6th Regiment of the US Colored Heavy Artillery. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by F. Gutekunst of Philadelphia, signed

Union Army general (1809–1890) who participated at Bull Run, Battle of Cross Keys, and Jackson’s Valley Campaign. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite ph

Two items: ALS,signed “Robt. C. Schenck,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 8.5, February 7, 1871. In part: “I have to inform you that I was nominated ...

Career Army officer (1786–1866) who became general-in-chief of the US Army in 1841, a position he still held at the start of the Civil War. ALS signed

Union naval officer (1838–1901) who served on the steamer Sumter, part of the South Atlantic blockading squadron. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite ph

ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Department of State letterhead, August 13, 1864. Letter to James L. Pike, US Representative to the Kingdom of Holland

War-dated LS, one page, 7 x 8.5, December 23, 1861. Letter to Daniel Gardner. In part: “I have to state that you may send forward the papers relative

Impressive and distinguished print of Sherman in uniform, 24 x 30, made from an engraving by L. N. Rosenthal of Philadelphia, headed at the bottom, “M

Sharp original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet full-length photo of of Sherman in uniform with binoculars in his hand, bearing a pre-printed signature to the lower

Famed Union general (1820–1891) best known for his devastating campaigns in the deep South, including the ‘March to the Sea,’ that led to the capture

Crisp ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, Lt. Genl,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 sheet affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition.

Original engraved print entitled ‘Sherman’s March to the Sea,’ 27.5 x 22, featuring a detailed and dramatic scene from Sherman’s most famous campaign.

Senator and Civil War general who commanded troops during the Valley Campaign of 1862 (1810–1879). Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Shiel

Controversial and colorful American politician and military officer (1819–1914). After discovering his young wife was having an affair, Sickles shot t

Bank check, 8 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Sickles, “D. Sickles,” payable to L. M. Valdez for $40.00, June 25, 1879. In very good condition, with s

AQS signed “F. Sigel,” one lightly-lined page, 5 x 8, New York, April 23, 1874. In full: “Life is a race for life, in which sometimes the longest legs

Union general (1829–1876) who was wounded at the Third Battle of Chattanooga. He also took part in the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea, and the

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by D. L. Heath of Norwalk, Ohio, signed below the image in black ink, “Yours truly, H. E. Smith,” adding his r

US naval officer (1826–1862) who was killed in action while in acting-command of the USS Congress when she was destroyed by the Confederate ironclad C

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Snell in his hat by Clarkson of Salisbury, Massachusetts, signed on the reverse in black ink, “F. I. Snell,

Union cavalry officer. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite photo by J. H. Van Stavoren of Nashville, signed in the lower border in black ink

Participant in the First Battle of Bull Run who later served as governor of Rhode Island (1830–1915). Original 2.25 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait of

Union officer (1828–1902) and Medal of Honor recipient for his actions at the Battle of Franklin. Two items: original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo,

Unsigned manuscript telegram in from Edwin M. Stanton to General Carl Schurz, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, sent from the American Telegraph Co., Jul