RR Auction: August 2016 Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction

Collection of six items signed by world leaders and royalty, including: Prince Emanuele Filiberto (SP), Leon Gambetta (ANS), Robert C. Schenck (ALS an

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “J: Burgoyne,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, March 27, 1778. Letter to Major General William Heath, in full: “I should be g

General during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (1751–1829) who served as secretary of war under Thomas Jefferson. ALS signed “H. Dearborn,”

Physician and general in the Continental Army known for his service during the siege of Yorktown (1744–1802); he was appointed adjutant general to Was

American soldier and politician (1737-1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his

Contemporary manuscript copy of a letter by Horatio Nelson, one page, 9.75 x 15.75, October 21, 1805. In part: “The eminent services of Emma Hamilton…

Fantastic hand-addressed free frank panel, 4.75 x 3, addressed in Nelson’s hand to his sister-in-law, “Merton, October Twenty fifth, 1802, Honble. Mrs

LS signed “G. T. Beauregard,” one page, 5 x 8, Office New Orleans and Carrollton R. R. Co. letterhead, October 22, 1870. Letter to W. J. Hardee, in fu

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, October 13, 1883. Letter to former Confederate General Marcus Wright, in full: “When your memo was rec

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, April 11, 1854. As superintendent of West Point, Lee authorizes a discharge. In par