RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction

Famous frontiersman and soldier (1755–1836) who was a friend of Daniel Boone and served in the American Revolution, Northwest Indian War, and War of 1

ALS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, January 20, 1816. Letter to Mr. Albin Michel in New Orleans. In full (translated): "Th...

Untranslated LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 2, no year. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Noted French admiral (1720–1791) who participated in the American Revolution. Manuscript DS in French, signed “la motte picquet,” one page, 8 x 4.75,

American general (1711–1777) remembered for his service in the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War; he was killed in action at the Battle of R

ALS signed “Nelson & Bronte,” one page both sides, 7 x 8.75, May 20, 1803. Letter to John McArthur, in part: “I did not expect such a letter aft...

Military officer (1822–1898) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Buena Vista and served as a Union general in the Civil War. ALS, three pages o

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, May 26, 1846. Letter to the future president, “General Zac. Taylor, the U.S. Army in Mexico.” In full: “This will be handed

ALS signed “Jeffer. Davis,” one page, 5 x 8, December 20, 1858. Letter to William E. Baker. In part: “I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your’s.” In

Handwritten letter, unsigned, three pages on two adjoining lightly lined sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 26, 1879. Headed “Memo,” at the top by Davis, addressed

Partly-printed DS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 10.5 x 17, October 5, 1852. Indenture mortgage document between Doubleday, his wife Mary, and

Two items related to Gettysburg: a letter in pencil, Wheatland, July 4, 1863, in part: “We got here safely without being mistaken by the Rebels though

Civil War–dated ALS signed “F. A. Dick,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, September 28, 1862. Letter to Attorney General Edward Bates. In part: “Seeing it state

Manuscript DS, signed “T. J. Jackson, 1st Lt. 1st Arty, AAQM,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 20, 1848. Jackson, stationed in Mexico City, confirms receip

ADS, signed “E. P. Jones,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12, February 2, 1863. A pass written by Colonel E. P. Jones of the 2nd South Carolina Infantry.

Civil War–dated ADS, signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” one page, 7.25 x 3.5, May 22, 1862. Document issued from “Hd Qrts Richmond,” instructing that a gentlem

Civil War–dated ALS signed “Wm. Henry Shelton,” three pages both sides, 5 x 7.5, April 9, 1864. Letter describing an encounter with Lincoln at Ford’s

Interesting early printed recruitment broadside, 13.5 x 16.5, April 22, 1861, encouraging enlistment in a Union rifle company. The top features a hand

Large printed map of Germany’s central Rhine Valley near Koblenz with watercolor annotations, consisting of several panels affixed together to a size

Sought-after matte-finish 12 x 10.75 photo of Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, signed and inscribed in the lower border