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