RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 384 and Civil War Auction

Union general who was mortally wounded at the end of a war as a result of a horse riding accident. War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Mar

Union General (1810-1883) and Chief Engineer of the US Army. Humphreys became an aide to General George B. McClellan in 1861 and was promoted to briga

War-dated ALS signed “Henry J. Hunt, Brig. Gen. Chief of Ary,” one lightly-lined page, both sides, 5 x 8.25, embossed Office of Chief of Artillery, Ar

Chief of Artillery in the Army of the Potomac (1819–1889), he was considered a master of gunnery. War-dated ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, embossed

Signed book: U.S. Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, and Maneuvers of the United States Infantry. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1862. H

Union general (1818–1893). At the beginning of the Civil War, Ingalls was appointed Chief Quarter Master of the Army of the Potomac. In 1864, his inti

Union general (1835–1933). Appointed colonel of the 20th Maine Infantry, he led his troops in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsv

Original U. S. Senate pass to the impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson, 3.5 x 3, dated April 20, 1868, signed at the bottom by Sergeant-at-A

In the Civil War Kearny distinguished himself during the Peninsula Campaign, rising to major general. In the build-up to that campaign, 2nd Lt. George

American military officer (1836–1881), who, as a general in the Civil War, earned the sobriquet “Kill-Cavalry” for his gung-ho disregard for the lives

Union general (1836–1881). He had the distinction of being the first Regular officer to be wounded in action during the Civil War, this coming in June

Union general (1814–1876). He was appointed minister to the Papal States by President Lincoln, but resigned when Fort Sumter was bombarded, and was ap

Union officer (1837–1872). Lee served in the 18th Connecticut Infantry and utilized his skills as a printer while stationed at Harper’s Ferry, working

Three items: Special Orders, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Headquarters 1st Division 1st Army Corps, Camp Stoneman, DC letterhead, May 31, 1865. Special Orde

Three items pertaining to Lee’s military service: War-dated Special Orders, one lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 27, 1862. Order sent from Head Quarter

War-dated manuscript report in an unknown hand, being a transcript of a letter from Lee sent on July 3, 1863, providing information on the Battle of W

Four worn Confederate currency notes, all of which were carried by Stephen Lee during his time as a prisoner at both Andersonville and Libby Prisons.

Pocket Hymn Book for the Army and Navy, 2.75 x 4.25, published by the American Tract Society, 96 pages. First free end page bears an ownership pencil

Two attached letters signed “Stephen J. Lee” at the conclusion of each, four pages on two adjoining lined sheets, 7.75 x 9.75. LS, February 15, 1864,

Six examples of printing done by Stephen Lee while at Harper’s Ferry. Collection consists of two 5 x 8 invitations to a “Concert and Social Assembly”

Two items: rare partly-printed DS, one page, 8.25 x 4, May 24, 1852. A pay order for L. H. Goodrich for $200, signed at the conclusion by Lee; and a s

Partly-printed DS, signed “F. Whittelsey,” one page, 7.5 x 7, October 1, 1868. Form letter issued to Lee by the Adjutant General’s Office of Connectic

In a 19 page narrative regarding her experience at Harper’s Ferry, Mary Jane Lee, Lee’s Indian wife, also known as ‘Singing Bird,’ writes, in part: “I

Partly-printed DS, signed “T J Pratt,” one page, 7.75 x 2.5, July 25, 1864. Guards and Pickett pass issued to Lee’s wife “to Sandy Hook & Baltim...

Five pieces of Civil War patriotic images (one original and four printed), ranging in size from 5 x 3 to 8 x 5, each done by Lee while at Harper’s Fer

Detailed and intriguing collection of 13 letters and legal documents relating to Mary Jane Lee’s problems in receiving her husband’s pension after his

Embossed invitation for a Friday Evening, Feb. 17th, 1865, Compliments of the Staff of Maj. Gen’l. Crook at the ‘Revere House,’ 5 x 8, printed by Lee

An ALS sent to Lee, from J. W. Randall, three lightly-lined pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 11, 1868. Randall writes to Lee about an u

Two small booklets, The Little Deserter and The Babes in the Wood in Verse, printed in 1824 and 1828 respectively, both carried by Lee during the war.

Partly-printed DS signed by Lee’s commanding officer, one page, 14.75 x 10, February 7, 1864. Lee’s appointment to Corporal “in Company ‘B’ of the 18t

Antique brass four-barrel collapsing telescope, 1.25 x 13.25, used by Lee at Harper’s Ferry. In fine condition, with the expected wear from age.

DS signed by commander John R. Craig, one lined page, 31 x 10.25, December 31, 1864. “Muster Roll of a Detachment of the 18th Regiment of Connecticut

Lee’s original copy of the New York Herald, April 15, 1865, 17 x 23, cover page. Headline on the front page covers “Assassination of President Lincoln

Lee’s original Windham County Transcript, May 11, 1865, four pages, 15.5 x 21.75. A few headlines on the front page read: “President Lincoln’s Favorit

Author of The Lieber Code and The Code for the Government of Armies in the Field, the latter becoming the foundation from which wartime conduct amongs

Classic wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo. The village drums were beating, and the shrill call of the fife filled the midwestern air, a

American balloonist (1832–1913) whose Union balloon corps tracked enemy movements, known as the father of military aerial reconnaissance in the United

Union general (1803–1862). On May 18, 1861, he was appointed Brigadier General in the regular army and assigned to the command of Washington and its

Manuscript DS, signed “John H. Martindale, Brigadier General, Commanding,” and endorsed on the reverse, “Approved and earnestly recommended for immedi

Union Army general (1815–1881) who later served as New York State attorney general. War-dated ALS signed “J. H. Martindale,” two lined pages on two ad

Eight hardcover, gold imprinted volumes of Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the Civil War, Norwood Press, published 1931 through 1935,

Union general (1826–1906) regarded as one of the ablest Federal commanders in the Western Theater. Wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. B

ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.5 x 11, Office of the Atlantic & Great Western Railroad Co., New York letterhead, Jun...

ALS signed “Geo B. McClellan,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, rare Grand Belt Copper Company letterhead, May 18, 1885. Letter to an associate. In full: “Will y

Union general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee’s army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ra

War-dated ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, 4.5 x 7, November 13, 1861. McClellan writes to a colonel, in part: “Your letter of the 25th has j

Book: McClellan’s Own Story. NY: Charles L. Webster & Co., 1887. Hardcover with gold embossed lettering, 6.25 x 9.25, 678 pages. A printed signa...

Signed book: Key to the Exercises in Ollendorff’s New Method of Learning To Read, Write, and Speak the German Language. NY: D. Appleton and Co., 1850.

Desirable wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.25 carte-de-visite photo. 1862 Barnard & Gibson imprint on the front of the mount. Group of four Union office...

Union general (1826–1885). Hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the "Young Napoleon." He was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by...

Sheet music for ‘Hail! Glorious Banner of Our Land,’ five pages, 10 x 13, featuring an image reminiscent of Lady Liberty holding up an American flag,

Sheet music for ‘Gen. McClellan’s Polka for the Piano,’ five pages, 10.5 x 13.5. Published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston. Scattered light ton...

Sheet music for ‘General McClellan’s Grand March,’ five pages, 9.5 x 12.25, featuring a full-page, majestic color image of General McClellan and a whi

Railway ticket, signed “Geo. B. McClellan, Genl Supdt,” 4 x 2.5, 1860. Free ticket on the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad issued to Miss Mary E. Cah...

Union general (1818–1885). He was appointed brigadier general May 14, 1861. By July, political pressure demanded an advance by his half trained army o

Union general (1828–1864). He saw service at Forts Henry and Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth and Vicksburg. On March 26, 1864, he was given command of the A

Civil War period surgeons Pocket ‘Field’ cased medical kit, circa 1860, with five medical tools included. Items included in the kit are: a pair of sci

Near flawless wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust photo of General Meade, signed below the image in ink, “Geo. G. Meade, Maj. Gen. USA.” I

Union general (1810–1875). At the battle of Chancellorsville, his brigade of one Michigan, two Indiana, and three Wisconsin regiments, known as the...

Union Lietenant Colonel killed in action at Gettysburg leading his Connecticut regiment in a charge. War-dated ALS signed “Henry,” three pages on two

American soldier (1839–1925) who earned a niche in military history as the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-

A Union general (1831–1886) who also served as a California representative in the Senate from 1881–1886. Scarce partly-printed DS, twice signed “Jno.

Collection of 45 ALSs written by Union soldier George Morgan; 164 total pages; written from various places in Kentucky, Maryland, and Virginia, as wel

Union general and Pennsylvania representative who played an integral role in the victory at the Battle of Murfreesboro (1826–1901). New York, Pittsbur

War-dated LS signed “P. H. Watson,” one page, 7.75 x 8, War Department letterhead, April 3, 1863. Letter to D. S. Curtis. In full: “The Secretary of W

Five hardcover volumes, plus one hardcover index, of New York in The War of the Rebellion, 1861–1865, third edition, 1909, published by D. B. Lyon Com

Original copy of the New York Tribune, Vol. XXIV, No. 7,213, 15.75 x 20.5, May 18, 1864. Detailed account of Sherman taking Resaca, Georgia: "T...

Handmade and ornately decorated Civil War newspaper, 5 x 8, 18 lightly-lined pages, entitled “Semi-annual Olio" and is devoted to "Science...

Hearty and comprehensive collection of approximately 157 items, including a wide range of formats such as signed photos, letters, documents, checks, a

Antebellum hardcover autograph album, 6.5 x 8, containing approximately 143 ink signatures penned by famed Civil War era leaders and politicians. Sign

Union general (1822–1895). Promoted to major general Mar. 30, 1863, he was conspicuous in storming Marye's Heights during the Chancellorsville c...

Union Lieutenant Colonel in the 56th Pennsylvania Regiment. War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. B. Osborn,” one page, 17 x 14, April 15, 1864. A

Union general who lost his leg at the Battle of Port Hudson, and was later elected to Congress. Partly-printed DS, signed “H. E. Paine,” one page, 10.

Head of the Union Intelligence Service during the Civil War who later founded the first detective agency, the Pinkerton Agency, whose open-eye logo is

Union general (1824–1897). Pleasanton commanded a division of the Cavalry Corps in the Antietam, Fredricksburg and Chancellorsville campaigns. Promote

ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, embossed Headquarters Department of the Lakes, Detroit, Michigan letterhead, January 29, 1869. Pope wri

War-dated ALS signed “Jno. Pope,” one page, 8 x 7.5, embossed Head-Quarters, Department of the Northwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin letterhead, January 12,

Sharp and desirable wet plate, albumen photograph, mounted to a 6 x 4.5 card. Spectacular outdoor view of General Fitz John Porter and his staff posin

Wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo. 1862 Barnard & Gibson imprint on the front mount. Union soldiers and African American servants...

Union admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the Superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil Wa

Manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 12.5, January 10, 1863. In part, "The undersigned members of the General Court Martial for the trial of Maj. Gen. ...

Union major general who fought at Antietam and Second Bull Run. Porter was court-martialed in 1863 for disobeying an order from Gen. Pope to attack bu

US Grant’s personal secretary. Porter was also a brevet brigadier general, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in Chickamauga as an aid

Union general (1831–1869). When the Civil War broke out, U. S. Grant asked Rawlins to be his aide de camp, and on Aug. 30, 1861, Rawlins was appointed

American songwriter (1820-1895) who found particular fame during the Civil War. AMQS on a 7.5 x 4.5 off-white album page. Root pens three bars of musi

Union general (1820–1864). He was appointed colonel of the 7th Massachusetts Infantry on Jan. 31, 1862, and fought in the Peninsular and Antietam camp

Wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo. General Winfield Scott is seated at the center, and he is flanked by members of his staff. The offic

ALS signed “Winfield S.,” one page, 7 x 4.25, February 20, 1866. Scott writes to R. L. Stuart of 154 5th Av., NY, from the N. O. St. Charles Hotel, in

Union general (1786–1866). A year older than the Constitution, the venerable Scott, hero of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War, became General in chi

Mexican War and Union commander (1786–1866) nicknamed ‘Old Fuss and Feathers’ for his love of military pageantry. War-dated LS, one page, 5 x 8, embos

Union general (1820–1891). Rising to be one of the Union's most renowned military leaders, Sherman saw action at 1st Bull Run, Shiloh, Chickasaw...

Sheet music for ‘General Scott’s Farewell Grand March,’ five pages, 10 x 12.75. Published by Horace Waters of New York. Scattered light toning and spo

Union general (1813–1864). At Spotsylvania, on May 9, 1864, his aides cautioned him about the unnecessary risks he was taking in exposing himself to t

Lawyer and Whig politician (1801–1872). Governor of New York from 1839-42. He later served in the Senate, vigorously opposed slavery and joined the Re

War-dated DS signed “William H. Seward,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, Department of State, Washington letterhead, June 5, 1861. In a circular to the C

Union general (1828–1900). He served on the staffs of Generals' Joe Hooker, George G. Meade and U.S. Grant. He also served as Deputy Provost Mar...

Sheet music for ‘Parade March of the 22d Regt. N. Y. S. M. Union-Greys,’ six pages, 10.5 x 13.5, featuring a color rendition of three gray coats on th

Sheet music for ‘Four Popular Marches and Quicksteps,’ five pages, 9.75 x 13, featuring a printed drawing of four members of a Union regiment plotting

Sheet music for ‘Drums & Trumpets or Parade in Broadway,’ seven pages, 10.5 x 13.5, featuring a striking color rendition of drums and trumpets o...

Sheet music for ‘On, On, On, the Boys Came Marching! or the Prisoner Free Song & Chorus,’ five pages, 10.25 x 13.25, featuring a detailed compos...