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ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
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Sheet Music1861 - Sheet Music
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Sheet music for ‘Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! or the Prisoner’s Hope,’ five pages, 10.25 x 13, featuring a printed wartime composite image on the cover. Publi
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Sheet Music1862 - Sheet Music
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Sheet music for ‘Tenting on the Old Camp Ground,’ five pages, 10.25 x 13.25. Published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston. In very good condition,...
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Sheet Music1863 - Sheet Music
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Sheet music to ‘How Are You Green-Backs!,’ five pages, 9.5 x 12.25, featuring a composite image of United States currency on the cover. Published by W
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Sheet Music1864 - Sheet Music
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Cover only for the sheet music for ‘The Drummer Boy of Shiloh,’ 9.25 x 12.5, featuring a printed etched drawing of injured men in the midst of battle.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sheet Music1865 - Sheet Music
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Sheet music to ‘The Contraband,’ four pages, 10 x 13, featuring a printed etched image of a slave owner chasing after four negro boys. Published by Le
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Philip H. Sheridan1866 - Philip H. Sheridan
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Crisp ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” one page, 5 x 6.5, April 12, 1882. In Sheridan’s difficult to decipher hand, he writes to General Strong requesting
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Philip H. Sheridan1867 - Philip H. Sheridan
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War-dated endorsement, signed in pencil “Appr. A., P. H. Sheridan Mj. Genl. Comdg” on a pay order between the certification clause and the “Received a
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Philip H. Sheridan1868 - Philip H. Sheridan
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Florid ink signature, “P.H. Sheridan, Lieut. General," on an off-white 4.75 x 2.25 slip. In fine condition, with some light toning.
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William T. Sherman and Generals1869 - William T. Sherman and Generals
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Wet plate, albumen 4 x 2.5 carte-de-visite photo. Pictured at the center, seated with his arms and legs crossed is Commanding General William T. Sherm
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Philip H. Sheridan1870 - Philip H. Sheridan
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War-dated handwritten endorsement, “Apprd P. H. Sheridan, Maj Genl Comdg,” in the center of a one-page partly-printed document, 7.75 x 9.75, June 8, 1
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Thomas W. Sherman1871 - Thomas W. Sherman
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Union general (1813–1879) who led an assault on the Confederate works at Port Hudson, during which time he sustained an injury resulting in the amputa
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1872 - William T. Sherman
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LS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one page, 4.75 x 8, May 19, 1890. Letter to the secretary of the 185 New York Volunteer Association. In full: “Your printed
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William T. Sherman1873 - William T. Sherman
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ALS signed “W. T. Sherman Lt. Genl,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri letterhead, Novem
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William T. Sherman1874 - William T. Sherman
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Famed Union general (1820–1891) best known for his devastating campaigns in the deep South, including the ‘March to the Sea,’ that led to the capture
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William T. Sherman1875 - William T. Sherman
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Bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Dft on New York for $720.00, August 17, 1880. In fine condition,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1876 - William T. Sherman
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ADS, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Gen. Comd.,” one lightly lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi letterhead, Apri
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1877 - William T. Sherman
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Archive consisting of three multi-page ALSs and one page LS, ranging in date from November 1888 to July 1890. The LS is dated November 27, 1888, sign
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1878 - William T. Sherman
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War-dated handwritten endorsement, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. G. Comdg,” on the reverse of the second page of a two-page ALS by Colonel Jno. Corse, d
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1879 - William T. Sherman
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Desirable wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Superb quality image of General William T. Sherman on horseback taken in 1864 during the A
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1880 - William T. Sherman
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Commanding wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo. Half-view of Sherman in uniform with rank of major general. Backmark: E. & H.T. Ant...
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William T. Sherman1881 - William T. Sherman
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Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 3 x 1.5 card. Matted and framed, with two portraits of Sherman, to an overall size of 15 x 12
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William T. Sherman1882 - William T. Sherman
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Color cigar label, 4.25 x 4.25, featuring a vibrant composite image of General Sherman, with the advertisement printed on the reverse, ‘Geo. S. Harris
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1883 - William T. Sherman
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Original oversized sepia 16.5 x 21 albumen photo of a seated Sherman in uniform, affixed to its original, but trimmed mount, undoubtedly done by Saron
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1884 - William T. Sherman
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Manuscript war-dated DS, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Genl,” one page, 15.5 x 9.75, May 1862. A "Roll of a private on extra duty as teamster,&qu...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1885 - William T. Sherman
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War-dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj Genl Comdg,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, embossed US letterhead, August 13, 1862. Letter to General James B. McPhe
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1886 - William T. Sherman
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ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, February 7, 1884. To Mary Audenried, widow
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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William T. Sherman1887 - William T. Sherman
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A rare official copy of General Sherman’s Field Order #65, in pencil, made by a Confederate adjutant general, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Daniel Sickles1888 - Daniel Sickles
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Controversial and colorful American politician and military officer (1819–1914). After discovering his young wife was having an affair, Sickles shot t
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Julius Stahel1889 - Julius Stahel
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Union general (1825–1912). When Lincoln went to Gettysburg in November 1863 to deliver his immortal address, Stahel commanded the president's ho...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George J. Stannard1890 - George J. Stannard
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Union general (1820–1886). He fought at the First Bull Run, in the Virginia Peninsular campaign, in the Second Bull Run campaign, and he was captured
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Isaac I. Stevens and Staff1891 - Isaac I. Stevens and Staff
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Union general (1818–1862). appointed colonel of the 79th New York Infantry, known as the "Highlanders." He was killed instantly by a bull...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Charles Sumner1892 - Charles Sumner
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American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was se
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Edwin Stoughton1893 - Edwin Stoughton
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Union general (1838–1868). Appointed colonel of the 4th Vermont Infantry. Wet plate, albumen 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo. Seated view in uniform
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Thomas Sweeny1894 - Thomas Sweeny
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Union general (1820–1892). Sweeny participated in the capture of Camp Jackson, successfully defended the Union line at Shiloh, commanded troops in the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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George H. Thomas1895 - George H. Thomas
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Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ War-dated ALS signed “Maj. Genl. Geo. H. Thomas,
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George H. Thomas1896 - George H. Thomas
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War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. H. Thomas, Brig. Genl. U. S. A.,” one page, 9.75 x 15.5, November through December of 1861. “List of Quarter
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George H. Thomas1897 - George H. Thomas
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War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. H. Thomas,” one page, 7.5 x 10, 1862. Special Requisition report detailing a request for “One Wall Tent, One
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George H. Thomas1898 - George H. Thomas
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Union general (1816–1870). His heroic stand on Horseshoe Ridge earned him the sobriquet of "The Rock of Chickamauga." Wet plate, albumen ...
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Alfred T. A. Torbert1899 - Alfred T. A. Torbert
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Union general (1833–1880). In 1864, he was assigned to command a cavalry division under Gen. Phil Sheridan. He drowned in 1880 when the steamer Vera C
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Joseph Torrance1900 - Joseph Torrance
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Union General in the 105th Ohio volunteer infantry (1843–1896), Torrance began the Chicago Elevated Terminal Railway Company in 1890, traveling aroun
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Edward D. Townsend1901 - Edward D. Townsend
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Union general (1817-1893) who was killed in Washington after an accidental shock from a cable car. Lengthy endorsement, signed “E. D. Townsend,” dated
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George F. Train1902 - George F. Train
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Presidential candidate in 1872. During the Civil War he helped form the Union Pacific Railroad, and gave numerous speeches denouncing the Confederacy
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Erastus B. Tyler1903 - Erastus B. Tyler
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Union general (1822–1891). At the outbreak of the Civil War he helped raise the 7th Ohio Infantry and was elected their colonel. Wet plate, albumen 2.
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Union Broadside1904 - Union Broadside
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Civil War-dated manuscript broadsheet, titled “Show Your Colors,” one page, 6.25 x 8, dated April 27, 1861. This original Civil War broadside was prob
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Union Broadside1905 - Union Broadside
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War-dated printed broadside, 9 x 12, published by the National Union Executive Committee, Astor House, New York, entitled “Is The War A Failure?” Broa
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Union Broadside1906 - Union Broadside
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War-dated printed Union broadside, tall format printing measures 4 x 11.75, dated September 20 [1864], with the headline announcing “BRILLIANT VICTORY
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Union Broadside1907 - Union Broadside
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Original Civil War-era soldier’s bounty broadside, 13 x 19, dated March 1, 1866, with the top announcing “BOUNTIES AND LAND WARRANTS!” Produced by “T.
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Union General1908 - Union General
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Distinguished full-length 16 x 20 oval portrait of a Union officer standing with sword, signed “M. Wolfe 1889,” at lower left. Framed to an overall si
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Union Generals1909 - Union Generals
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Bold ink signatures of Philip Sheridan, adding his rank and “Washington D. C., May 16, 1865,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4.5 sheet, with signatures of A. T
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Union Medical Officer1910 - Union Medical Officer
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Rare circa 1862 carte-de-visite of a Union medical staff officer with his young African American orderly, trimmed to a size of 2.25 x 4, with photogra
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