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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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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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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