RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Two items: a Civil War–dated LS signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” at the conclusion of a letter of recommendation by William Clarke, one page, 7.75 x 7.25, Oc

World War II–era printed notice in English and Japanese, signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 15 x 13, no date. A notice headed “Proclamation No. 1” addre

American military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive

ALS signed “George Patton,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, West Point letterhead, January 24, 1909. Letter to his mother regarding h

Partly-printed DS, signed “G. E. Pickett. Lt & r Adjt 8th Infy,” one page, 15 x 12.5, May 1848. Document headed “Recruiting Account of Lieut. Ge...

Virginia-born Confederate officer (1825–1875) who famously led the eponymous ill-fated charge at Gettysburg. Twice-signed ALS signed “G. E. Pickett, C

ALS signed “George Royle,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.25 x 11.75, engraved ‘Shanghai’ letterhead, May 20, 1862. Lengthy letter to his cousi

ALS by a Union band leader, one page, 5 x 7, 1892. Letter describing playing for President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. In part: “I am the on

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

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