RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Four items: two glossy portraits, one 3.5 x 5 and one 5 x 7, both signed in black felt tip; one FDC with a cachet honoring Albert Einstein, signed in

Ink signature, “Danl Webster,” on an off-white 2.5 x .75 slip. Matted with a portrait and biography of Webster to an overall size of 10 x 8. A small s

General (1886–1950) who helped develop the Air Force into a unified separate service. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Arnold in full military

British army commander during World War II (1884–1981). Souvenir typescript, signed “C. Auchinleck FM,” one page, 8.5 x 11. A typescript of the August

Virginia-born Revolutionary War officer (1752–1818) whose success in capturing crucial lands in the Northwest Territory greatly weakened British contr

American politician and Union Army general during the Civil War. He commanded a division in the Vicksburg campaign and in the fighting about Chattanoo

Marshal of France and Duke of Castiglione (1757–1816). Two items: ALS, in French, signed “Augereau,” one page, both sides, 7.75 x 10, March 6, 1805. L

French soldier and political figure who rose to Marshal of France (1763–1815). LS in French, signed “Brune,” one page, 8 x 12, Republique Francaise le

Army surgeon and Union general (1829–1892) who was on duty during the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter to start the Civil War and later led troops in

Union general (1798–1879), senator, and secretary of the treasury under Buchanan who famously issued the Civil War order in New Orleans that, ‘If anyo

ALS signed “Abner Doubleday, Bvt. Major General, U.S. Army,” one page, 4.5 x 7, May 10, 1887. Letter to Alice N. Burk. In full: “While there were many

Union general (1819–1893). Famous for his association with the invention of the game of baseball. ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, November 20,

As colonel of the 13th Louisiana Infantry, he fought at the Battle of Shiloh. After being promoted to brigadier general on January 11, 1864, he fought

French commander in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars who rose to Marshal of France and Marquis. LS in French, signed “Gouvion Saint-Cyr,”

Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 9.25 x 13.75, September 1, 1789. Brevet appointment of Mathurin Ganieu as Lieutenant. Sign

French military officer (1762–1833) who Napoleon named a Marshal of France. ALS in French, signed “Jourdan,” one page, 8.25 x 12.75, Etat-Major Genera

French military commander, later the Général d'Armée, and a Marshal of France (1735–1820). Compelling LS in French, signed “Kelle...

Incredible war-dated ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” three lightly-lined pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, May 11, 1861. Letter to his cousin Jane B. P

British general (1833–1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname ‘Chinese.’ Ink signature, “Charles George Gordo

Ink signature, “James Longstreet,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card. Framed with a photo of Longstreet to an overall size of 5.5 x 7.5. In fine condition

TLS, one page, 8 x 6, February 2, 1956. Brief letter to a well-wisher. In full: “Thank you for your birthday greeting. I appreciate your thoughtfulnes

Union general (1803–1862) who commanded the XII Corps at the battle of Antietam, where, seeing his raw recruits waver, he rode into the fray where the

Former Army Chief of Staff (1864–1955). AQS, in pencil, on an off-white 7.75 x 5 sheet of War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff stationery. Mar

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ink “To Mrs. Emma Bracken, with my best wishes, G. C. Marshall.” S

Hand-addressed address panel, 5.5 x 2.25, addressed by McClellan to “Mr. Maepherses, 12 Vicolo di Alibriti, Rome,” and signed in the lower left, “Geo.

Brigadier general in the Confederate States Army and a Confederate Congressman during the American Civil War. War-dated LS signed “H. Marshall, Brig.

TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9.25, Secretary of Defense letterhead, stamp-dated December 5, 1950. Letter to the Secretary of the Treasur

Naval officer and oceanographer (1806–1873) who published the first textbook of modern oceanography. ALS signed “M. F. Maury,” one page, 5 x 8, Richmo

ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to Judge Daly. In full: “In reference to your very kind enqu

French general (1763–1813) who helped Napoleon to power, but later became a rival and was banished to the United States. ALS in French, signed “Moreau

French general and Marshal of France under Napoleon (1768–1835). Two letters. LS, in French, signed Ed. Mortier,” one page, 8 x 12.5, July 27, 1800. L

French soldier and military commander during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars (1769–1815). He was one of the original 18 Marshals

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 6.75, Mounted Service School letterhead, no date, but March 1915. Letter to his mother. In part (with

English rear-admiral and Arctic explorer (1790–1855). ALS signed “W Parry,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 7, April 22, 1842. Letter to A. Kendall. In

Army general (1821–1878) who served in the Mexican-American War and Civil War. Civil War–dated DS, signed “John J. Peck, Brig. Gen’l Comdg,” one gridd

Vintage glossy 5.75 x 4 photo of Pershing addressing Congress after World War I, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to New York Times Washington cor

ANS signed “MR,” one page, 5 x 2.75, January 14, 1985. In full: “No comment on the Patton-Clark incident. Both were outstanding leaders.” Card is affi

Lawyer, politician, and Confederate general in the American Civil War, best remembered for his poor performance at the Battle of Fort Donelson. War-da

Kentucky-born Union general (1822–1892) who led the Army of the Mississippi in a campaign that opened the great river nearly to Memphis. His failures

German-born Union general (1829–1906) who served as secretary of the interior under President Rutherford B. Hayes. Original gilt-edged 4.25 x 6.5 cabi

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at t

German-born Union general (1829–1906) who served as secretary of the interior under President Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS signed “C. Schurz,” two pages o

Confederate Cavalry officer (1830–1897), when the Confederacy's collapse came he refused to surrender and led part of his force to Mexico where ...

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. Light toning and some mounting residue to the corners from previous display

Original carte-de-visite portrait, 2.25 x 4, by Rockwood, signed below the image in black ink, “Winfield Scott, 1863.” Scott has added a twice-signed

Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Sheridan in his military uniform, by H. Rocher of Chicago, signed in the lower border in black ink, “P. H. Sherid

Ink signature, “W. T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Sherman to an overall size of 10 x 15.5.

Riggs & Co. bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Mrs. Genl Sherman for $408, February 25, 1881....

Union general who fought at Gettysburg and accompanied Sherman on his March to the Sea. Ink signature, “H. W. Slocum, Maj Genl., Comg Army Georgia,” o

Army physician (1838–1915) known as the ‘Father of American Bacteriology,’ who investigated the causes of malaria, pneumonia, and yellow fever. TLS si