Historical Autographs and Americana

RUFUS PUTNAM (1738-1824). Putnam, a Revolutionary War officer from Massachusetts, was a top engineer for the Continental Army with a specialty in fo

Manuscript Document. Three pages, 7 7/8” x 10”. Philadelphia. March 10, 1824. . The document reads, in part: “ … We take the liberty to address you o

Forty pages, 9” x 11 ½”. Printed in Philadelphia by “T.B. Peterson and Brothers, 306 Chestnut Street. No date. In addition to the multi-laye...

Application submitted to the Board of Naval Surgeons for a position as Assistant Surgeon. 5 pages. December 20, 1861. Skiff provided answers to 8 que

Application submitted to the Naval Examining Board for a position as Assistant Surgeon. 4 pages. Naval Hospital, New York. August 23, 1861. Knorr pro

Autograph Letter Signed, “A.G. Lane.” Two pages, 7 7/8” x 12”. Russelsburg, Warren Co, Pa January 27, 1860. Lane writes to a Mr. Hiller, in part: “ …

Partially Printed Document. One page, 17” x 14”. No place. December 22, 1864. Image of an eagle perched atop flags at upper right. Yellow paper wafer

5 ½” x 8 ½”. 4 pp. Two copies of “Regulations for the Enlistment and Government of Apprentice Boys for the Navy.” Navy Department, May 27...

HENRY SEWALL (1742 – 1845). General during the War of 1812, served during the American Revolution. ALS. 1 page. 6” x 7 ¼”. Augusta, June 26, 18...

WILLIAM SHUBRICK (1790 - 1874). Rear Admiral. Served in the United States Navy from 1806 - 1861. Received a congressional medal for his service on the