RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts

Confederate cavalry general (1824–1864), killed while leading a charge against a superior attacking force at the Battle of Piedmont. Civil War–dated A

LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, May 6, 1829. An intriguing letter regarding an exiled friend. In part (translated): “I would n

War-dated vellum manuscript DS, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 14.25 x 9.25, October 5, 1791. Untranslated official military document, signed by Lafaye

Scarce and extremely desirable handwritten check, 7.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, “R. E. Lee,” payable to “Cash—B—Farmers Bank of Va” for $

Ink signature, “R. E. Lee,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card, mounted to a mat also featuring an ALS from his son George Washington Custis Lee, signed “G

Partial self-contained partly-printed DS, signed “R. E. Lee, Capt. Engrs.,” one page, 8 x 2.75, no date but circa June 1839. Lee certifies the necessi

War-dated autograph telegram, signed “Loring,” two pages, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, April 10, 1865. Colonel Charles G. Loring transcribes the telegram

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren

Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surren

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.5 x 9, Piedmont Hotel letterhead, June 1, 1880. Letter to Senator L. Q. C. Lamar, who would later serve on

Choice 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Meade, boldly signed below the vignette image in black ink, “Geo. G. Meade, Maj Gen’l USA.” Published

American pioneer, soldier, and congressman from Virginia considered one of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the Revolutionary War (1736–1802)

Desirable collection of ink signatures of five figures of the American Revolution on individual off-white slips, including: Jonathan Trumbull, Ebeneze

French military officer (1725–1807) who made a substantial contribution to the American Revolution, including a leading role in the defeat of Lord Cor

World War II–dated DS in German, signed in pencil, “Rommel,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, October 2, 1941. Untranslated document awarding the War Merit Cro

Exceptional 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Scott seated with his sabre by his side, signed on the reverse in bold black ink, “Winfield Scott, 186

Partly-printed pass for the Grand Review of the Armies, 5 x 4.75, filled out and signed in pencil by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Gen’l.” In full: “A

ALS signed “Sherman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, May 1, 1850. Letter to Lieutenant Edward O. C. Ord. In part: “We have hoped till

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, General,” three pages on two adjoining lightly-lined sheets, 5 x 8, Headquarters, Army of the United States letterhead, Oct

US Army officer (1828–1868) who served in the Seminole Wars and Civil War, as well as in the Old West. Partly-printed DS, signed “A. J. Slemmer, Brig.

British fighter pilot shot down by Baron von Richthofen in 1918 and taken as a prisoner of war. Oval matte-finish 3.75 x 5.25 photo of Sparks in unifo

Fantastic ALS, one page, 5.25 x 9.25, January 5, 1861. Letter to Lieutenant George L. Campbell. In part: “I am fully sensible of the dangers that bese

Scottish-born doctor and military officer (1718–1791) who served under George Washington during the French and Indian War and American Revolution. Man

Vice President of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, Liberty Hall, Crawfordville, Georgia, June 14, 1

ALS signed “Alexander H. Stephens, Chairman,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 8, House of Representatives letterhead, May 2, 1878. Letter to Dr. Henry

ANS signed “Alexander H. Stephens,” on the reverse of Stephens’s personal calling card engraved with his name and title as a congressman of Georgia, 3

Officer dismissed from the US Army for ‘treachery to the flag of his country’ after surrendering his command in Texas to the Confederacy; he subsequen

Civil War–dated manuscript field orders, signed “A. M. Van Dyke, Asst Adj Genl,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Head-Quarters Department and Army of the Tenne

Historically important war-dated manuscript general orders, two pages, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, April 16, 1865. A fair copy of General Orders No. 1

Confederate major general (1836–1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. AQS,

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943-1944, ranging in size from 16 x 22.5 to 22 x 28. The first shows two men working toge

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1942-1945, ranging in size from 18.75 x 26 to 28.5 x 40. The first shows a grizzled GI hol

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943-1945, ranging in size from 18.5 x 26 to 28.5 x 40. The first shows the hand of Uncle

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1943-1945, ranging in size from 20 x 28 to 24 x 36. The first shows a sailor carrying a la

Collection of four original World War II posters from 1943-1945, ranging in size from 18.5 x 26 to 22 x 28. The first shows a pair of pretty nurses an

Collection of four original World War II posters from 1943 (one undated), ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 40 x 28.5. The first shows a worker on his l

Collection of four original color World War II posters 1943–1944, ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 20 x 28. The first shows an unassuming housewife and

Collection of four original color World War II posters from 1942–1945 (one undated), ranging in size from 11 x 17 to 21 x 28. The first shows two scho

Collection of three original color World War II posters, all from 1942, and ranging in size from 20 x 28 to 28 x 40. Titles are: ‘We Can’t Win Without

Attorney general during the Civil War (1793–1869). War-dated ALS signed “Edw Bates,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, Attorney General’s Office letterhead,

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bradley in formal uniform with his medals proudly displayed on his lapel, signed in the lower border in fountain

Two items: war-dated LS signed “Benj. F. Butler,” one page, 5 x 8, Head Quarters Eighteenth Army Corps letterhead, December 10, 1863, in part: “Permis

Collection of five items, each signed by Butler, including: an 1890 TLS concerning election law; an 1873 LS sent to introduce a gentleman who formerly

Italian-American soldier, diplomat, and archaeologist (1832–1904) who received the Medal of Honor for his service during the Civil War and later becam

Lieutenant general (1900–1982) in the Soviet Red Army during World War II known for commanding the 62nd Army during the Battle of Stalingrad. Uncommon

Three items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima plume, signed in blue felt tip, “George R. Caron, Hiroshima, 8/16/45”; a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo

Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue and black felt tip by Paul Tibbets, George Marquardt, and Charles W. Sweeney, each adding his plane and flight ass

American admiral (1801–1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Farragut with Perci

French military officer (1851–1929) who served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies in the final months of World War I. Handsome World War I-era

Prominent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890). ALS signed “J. C. Fremont, Maj. Gen. USA,” one page, 5.25 x 8, April 4, 186