Fine Selection of Autographs - Session 2

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<p>Dozens of lots shall include prominent figures and events of the Civil War, including rare war-date documents signed by Albert Sidney Johnston, Nathan Bedford Forrest, George E. Picket, Hiram B. Granby, John Hunt Morgan and numerous others, as well as several fine correspondences including an 1863 soldier's diary with Gettysburg content. We are also pleased to feature a fine archive of material which include letters of Diego Rivera and Freda Kahlo relative to the painting and installation of his famous mural at Rockefeller Center. Other fine properties include an original house plan by Frank Lloyd Wright; two triple signed checks, one by Theodore Roosevelt and the other by Richard Nixon; a rare A.L.S. of John A. Sutter; a circular letter singed by Thomas Jefferson defending his oft-criticized embargo; a superb and rare British cavalry officers' account of the battle of Waterloo; original drawings by Jack Kerouac, Bugsy Siegel's green velour fedora; and many other fine properties.
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We will hold public viewings for lots offered at our Greenwich offices on Thursday, June 20, Friday, June 21, and Monday, June 24. Hours for the public viewings will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Viewings at our offices may be also be arranged by appointment.
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Our offices are located at 100 Melrose Avenue, Suite 100 which is just off West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Connecticut. If you are unable to attend for any reason, phone lines will also be available for bidding. You may also bid over the Internet through ebayliveauctions.com. Registration for this service should be available by June 14 at the latest.
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BABCOCK, ORVILLE E.551 - BABCOCK, ORVILLE E.
Alexander Autographs
(1836 - 1884) Union brevet brigadier general who was Grant's aide-de-camp during the Civil War and presidency. He drowned while on an engineerin...
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BANKS, NATHANIEL P.552 - BANKS, NATHANIEL P.
Alexander Autographs
(1816 - 1894) Union major general who defeated Stonewall Jackson at Kernstown only to have Jackson crush his force at Cedar Mountain. Fine content an
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BELKNAP, WILLIAM W.553 - BELKNAP, WILLIAM W.
Alexander Autographs
(1829 - 1890) Union brigadier general and Secretary of War in Grant's administration; impeached by the Senate for accepting bribes from Indian ...
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BERDAN, HIRAM554 - BERDAN, HIRAM
Alexander Autographs
(1823 - 1893) Union colonel in the U.S. Sharpshooters, inventor of a repeating rifle, a twin-screw submarine gunboat, and distance fuses for shrapnel
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BIRNEY, DAVID BELL555 - BIRNEY, DAVID BELL
Alexander Autographs
(1825 - 1864) Union major general who replaced Phil Kearny, he fought at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. In October, 1864 Birney su
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BRAGG, EDWARD S.556 - BRAGG, EDWARD S.
Alexander Autographs
(1827 - 1912) Union brigadier general who led the Iron Brigade at Chancellorsville and during the Petersburg siege. L.S. "Edw. S. Bragg" ...
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BROWN, JOHN C.557 - BROWN, JOHN C.
Alexander Autographs
(1827 - 1889) Confederate major general captured at Fort Donelson, exchanged and led forces at Chickamauga, Chattanooga and Franklin where he was sev
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BROWN, JOSEPH E.558 - BROWN, JOSEPH E.
Alexander Autographs
(1821 - 1894) Civil War Governor of Georgia who resisted the Confederate government's call for Georgia resources, and fought Jefferson Davis th...
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BUCKINGHAM, WILLIAM A.559 - BUCKINGHAM, WILLIAM A.
Alexander Autographs
(1804 - 1875) Civil War Governor of Connecticut who worked closely with Lincoln, raising a greater than required number of volunteers. A.L.S. "...
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BUCKNER, SIMON BOLIVAR560 - BUCKNER, SIMON BOLIVAR
Alexander Autographs
(1823 - 1914) Confederate major general who led his division at Perryville, Knoxville, and in an abortive support of forces in the Trans- Mississippi
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BUSSEY, CYRUS561 - BUSSEY, CYRUS
Alexander Autographs
(1833 - 1915) Union brigadier general who was at Pea Ridge, Arkansas Post, and led a cavalry command during the campaign to capture Vicksburg. A.L.S.
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BUTLER, BENJAMIN F.562 - BUTLER, BENJAMIN F.
Alexander Autographs
(1818 - 1893) Union major general, called "The Beast" for his authoritarian control of occupied New Orleans. Later in the war, he command...
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BUTLER, BENJAMIN F.563 - BUTLER, BENJAMIN F.
Alexander Autographs
(1818 - 1893) Union major general, called "The Beast" for his authoritarian control of occupied New Orleans. Later in the war, he command...
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BUTLER, BENJAMIN F.564 - BUTLER, BENJAMIN F.
Alexander Autographs
(1818 - 1893) Union major general, called "The Beast" for his authoritarian control of occupied New Orleans. He commanded the Army of the...
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CANBY, EDWARD R.565 - CANBY, EDWARD R.
Alexander Autographs
(1817 - 1873) Union major general who commanded the Department of New Mexico stopping Sibley's assault on California. He later commanded the as...
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CASEY, SILAS566 - CASEY, SILAS
Alexander Autographs
(1807 - 1882) Union major general and author of infantry tactics widely used by both sides in the conflict. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Plymouth, Aug. 30, 1880
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CLINGMAN, THOMAS L.567 - CLINGMAN, THOMAS L.
Alexander Autographs
(1812 - 1897) Confederate brigadier general who commanded a brigade at the Wilderness and fought at Drewry's Bluff, Cold Harbor and in the Pete...
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CLUSERET, GUSTAVE P.568 - CLUSERET, GUSTAVE P.
Alexander Autographs
(1823 - 1900) Union brigadier general of French origin, he served as an aide to McClellan and later fought at Cross Keys. Scarce A.L.S. on Chambre de
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COLFAX, SCHUYLER569 - COLFAX, SCHUYLER
Alexander Autographs
(1832 - 1885) Vice President of the United States under Grant, his career was ruined by his involvement in the Credit Mobile scandal. Carte-de-visite
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CORSE, JOHN M.570 - CORSE, JOHN M.
Alexander Autographs
(1835 - 1893) Union brigadier general who was wounded at Missionary Ridge. He also fought with Sherman in the March to the Sea and in the Carolinas.
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COX, JACOB D.571 - COX, JACOB D.
Alexander Autographs
(1828 - 1900) Union major general who distinguished himself at South Mountain and led Reno's corps at Antietam. A.L.S. "J. D. Cox" ad...
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CRITTENDEN, THOMAS T.572 - CRITTENDEN, THOMAS T.
Alexander Autographs
(1832 - 1909) Union brigadier general who was captured at Murfreesboro. He was a first cousin to Confederate General George Crittenden. A.L.S. &qu...
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CROOK, GEORGE573 - CROOK, GEORGE
Alexander Autographs
(1829 - 1890) Union major general and Indian fighter who defeated Crazy Horse at Rosebud Creek and was engaged in the search for Geronimo. Fine, bold
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DAVIS, JEFFERSON574 - DAVIS, JEFFERSON
Alexander Autographs
(1808 - 1889) President of the Confederacy who led his armies beyond the surrender at Appomattox. Bold signature and date: "March 12 1859 ver...
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(JEFFERSON DAVIS)575 - (JEFFERSON DAVIS)
Alexander Autographs
A interesting war-date CDV engraving of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, with the intriguing date of "June 6th 1866" on verso and a...
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DE KAY, DRAKE576 - DE KAY, DRAKE
Alexander Autographs
General Joseph Mansfield's famous aide-de-camp known for his huge signatures on Washington passes. Signature "Drake De Kay" adding ran...
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DIX, JOHN A.577 - DIX, JOHN A.
Alexander Autographs
(1798 - 1879) Union major general most remembered for his threat to shoot anyone hauling down the American flag, and his suppression of the bloody New
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DYER, ALEXANDER B.578 - DYER, ALEXANDER B.
Alexander Autographs
(1815 - 1874) Union brevet major general who invented the "Dyer" shell and worked at the Springfield Armory throughout the war. A.L.S. &qu...
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EATON, AMOS B.579 - EATON, AMOS B.
Alexander Autographs
(1806 - 1877) Union brigadier general who served as Purchasing Commissioner for armies in the field, and later as Commissary General. D.S. "A....
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EVANS, CLEMENT A.580 - EVANS, CLEMENT A.
Alexander Autographs
(1833 - 1911) Confederate brigadier general who served with Jackson, Early, and Gordon whose troops he surrendered at Appomattox. Scarce full signatu
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FRY, JAMES B.581 - FRY, JAMES B.
Alexander Autographs
(1827 - 1894) Union brigadier general and Chief of Staff to McDowell and Buell, with the latter at Shiloh. War-date L.S. "James B. Fry" a...
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GORDON, JOHN B.582 - GORDON, JOHN B.
Alexander Autographs
(1832 - 1904) Confederate major general who led a brigade at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and crushed Grant's line at the Wilderness. Fine ...
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GORMAN, WILLIS A.583 - GORMAN, WILLIS A.
Alexander Autographs
(1816-1876) Union brigadier general who fought at Ball's Bluff, Seven Pines, and Sharpsburg. Later he commanded the District of Eastern Arkansas...
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(ANTEBELLUM CONTRACT MUSKET)584 - (ANTEBELLUM CONTRACT MUSKET)
Alexander Autographs
A great example of a Model 1816 .69 cal. flint-lock musket that was converted to percussion in 1861. Lockplate is marked "U. S., M. T. Wickham,...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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HARDIE, JAMES A.585 - HARDIE, JAMES A.
Alexander Autographs
(1823 - 1876) Union major general on the staffs of McClellan and Burnside, Judge Advocate General of the Potomac. War-date printed D.S. "Jas. ...
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HARRIS, ISHAM586 - HARRIS, ISHAM
Alexander Autographs
(1818 - 1897) Confederate Governor of Tennessee who fled to Mexico with a $5,000 bounty on his head at the end of the war. He also served as a volunt
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HATCH, JOHN P.587 - HATCH, JOHN P.
Alexander Autographs
(1822 - 1901) Union brigadier general who was at Second Bull Run, Chantilly, and Winchester. Later he became a department commander in the South. D.S.
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HAWKINS, JOHN P.588 - HAWKINS, JOHN P.
Alexander Autographs
(1830 - 1914) Union brigadier general who commanded a colored brigade during the Mobile campaign. A.L.S. "John P. Hawkins" adding rank 1p...
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HAWLEY, JOSEPH R.589 - HAWLEY, JOSEPH R.
Alexander Autographs
(1826 - 1905) Union major general who led his men at Bull Run, Port Royal, and at Richmond and Petersburg. L.S. "Jos. R. Hawley" adding c...
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HODGE, GEORGE590 - HODGE, GEORGE
Alexander Autographs
(1828 - 1892) Conferederate brigadier general and congressman. Commanded a cavalry brigade under Wheeler. War-date A.E.S. on a small slip,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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HOOKER, JOSEPH591 - HOOKER, JOSEPH
Alexander Autographs
(1814 - 1879) Union major general who commanded the Army of the Potomac only to be defeated at the hands of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville. N
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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HOWARD, OLIVER OTIS592 - HOWARD, OLIVER OTIS
Alexander Autographs
(1830 - 1909) Union major general and Medal of Honor winner who led his division at Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and was senior commander at Get
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HOWELL, JOSHUA B.593 - HOWELL, JOSHUA B.
Alexander Autographs
(1803 - 1864) Union brigadier general who led a regiment at Fair Oaks and at the siege of Fort Wagner, fatally injured in a fall from his horse. Rare
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HUMPHREYS, ANDREW A.594 - HUMPHREYS, ANDREW A.
Alexander Autographs
(1810 - 1883) Union major general who was at Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Humphreys' replaced Hancock, as commander of the 2nd C...
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HUMPHREYS, ANDREW A.595 - HUMPHREYS, ANDREW A.
Alexander Autographs
(1810 - 1883) Union major general who was at Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. Humphreys' replaced Hancock, as commander of the 2nd C...
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INGALLS, RUFUS596 - INGALLS, RUFUS
Alexander Autographs
(1818 - 1893) Union brigadier general, Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac and under Grant he became Quartermaster General of all forces a
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IVERSON, ALFRED597 - IVERSON, ALFRED
Alexander Autographs
(1798 - 1873) Confederate brigadier general of the 20th North Carolina, captured George Stoneman and 500 of his cavalrymen in southern Georgia during
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JOHNSTON, JOSEPH E.598 - JOHNSTON, JOSEPH E.
Alexander Autographs
(1807 - 1891) Confederate major general who led armies at Bull Run and Seven Pines. Johnston is perhaps best remembered for his stubborn defense of A
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JOHNSTON, JOSEPH E.599 - JOHNSTON, JOSEPH E.
Alexander Autographs
(1807 - 1891) Confederate major general who led armies at Bull Run and Seven Pines. Johnston is perhaps best remembered for his stubborn defense of A
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KEYES, ERASMUS D.600 - KEYES, ERASMUS D.
Alexander Autographs
(1801 - 1895) Union major general who commanded a brigade at Bull Run, and led a corps in diversionary moves during Gettysburg. A.L.S. "E. D. ...
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