RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

First Union general to be killed during the Civil War, noted for his actions in the state of Missouri at the beginning of the conflict (1818–1861). In

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...

Ink and felt tip signatures of 17 Medal of Honor recipients on individual 5 x 3.5 white cards, each bearing an image of the medal. Signers are: Walter

American World War I ace (1879–1936) regarded as the father of the US Air Force, whose zealous ambition and vocal criticism of the War and Navy depart

Two war-dated TLSs, each signed, “B. L. Montgomery,” adding “Field-Marshall,” under one signature, one-page each, 6.25 x 8, TAC Headquarters stationer

War-dated TLS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 7 x 10.5, embossed four-star letterhead, October 1, 1943. Letter to James McKinley Bryant. In full: “Th

American naval officer (1780–1843) who led the first capture of a British vessel during the War of 1812 and who later served as commander-in-chief of

Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the Superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. ALS

Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 6.25, May 22, 1780. Pay order issued to Aaron Benjamin. In full: “Pay Lieut. Aaron Benjamin Ni

Union general (1831–1888) whose cavalry command blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. LS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75,