Collectibles, Original Historical Documents +

Death Sentences. Two Union General Orders, 1863, 18 pp. in all, describing courts martial of numerous soldiers. In all cases, Pres. Lincoln lessened e

Inciting Insurrection Postwar. Significant A.L.S. of Donn Piatt, Cincinnati-born founder of the Capital (1871-80), a Washington weekly, in which he tr

Relics of Identified Soldier. Cabinet photo, about Civil War era. Name on verso Robert Longenhagen, shown in uniform, bugle insignia, three campaign r

Drummer Boy. Ambrotype, c. 1861, of young teenage boy, his blonde hair neatly combed, a strap over one shoulder supporting a large military drum. Wear

Charles Sumner. Senator during Civil War, abolitionist, and victim of a beating in the Senate from which he never fully recovered. Brief A.L.S., (18)6

Edward Everett. "The other speaker" at Gettysburg on the occasion of Lincoln's fabled address; abolitionist, Gov. of Mass., Secretary ...

A Union Rarity. Signature of (Rev.) Samuel Fisk, in pencil on small glazed card. Left his post as Connecticut clergyman to join Union Army; prisoner a

How Lee was Whipped.... Very scarce Civil War songsheet, "How Lee was Whipped at Gettysburg," printed in red and blue, "written and s...

Leslie's "The Soldier in Our Civil War." Two vol. set, oversize (12 x 17), about 900 pp., illustrations on nearly every page, includin...

Gen. Lew Wallace. Lower half of check, including his signature.

Washington during Civil War. Letter, Nov. 22, 1862, 3 pp., from H. Sikes to Lt. Ed K. Russell, 1st Long Island Volunteers. Excellent content: "...

Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Of the United States. Impressive document, 18 x 23, appointing Lt. Col. Chas. Rodman Paul, signed by Union Gen. Wi

Lincoln Replaces McClellan. General Orders, Washington, Nov. 5, 1862, "by direction of the Pres...Maj. Gen. McClellan is relieved from the comm...

Medical & Surgical History.... Of the War of the Rebellion, 1861-65. Second issue, 1875, 2 vols. from set: Part 1 of Vol. 2 (650 pp.), and Part ...

Little Eva. Song sheet, 1852, dedicated to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Illustration on cover of Uncle Tom and Eva. For piano and voice, 6 pp., 10 x 13 1/2

From the Home Front. Letter, Mar. 23, 1862, 4 pp., from young woman to brother in Army, presenting a full picture of life during the Civil War from th

These robbers and assassins.... Printed Union General Orders, Missouri State Militia, St. Louis, May 29, 1862, 5 x 8, 2 pp. "The enemies of the...

Prelude to Gettysburg. Printed Union General Orders, Washington, June 24, 1863, 4 1/2 x 7, 1 p. "Maj. Gen. W.S. Hancock, United States Voluntee...

Court Martial of Henry Wirz. A significant item: Printed Union General Orders, Washington, Nov. 6, 1865, 16 pp., comprising the court martial of Capt.

Alabama's Confederate Constitution. Highly important imprint: Ordinances and Constitution of the State of Alabama, with the Constitution of the ...