RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Secessionist politician from South Carolina (1800–1876). ALS, three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, May 13, 1870. Letter to

Union general (1786–1866) who was a hero of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War, and became General-in-chief of the US Army in 1841, a position he sti

Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-v

Union general (1831–1906) who served as army commander in Sherman’s Atlanta campaign and who later became general-in-chief of the army. Original 2.25

Former Democratic congressman (1815–1880) who served as Confederate Secretary of War. War-dated LS, one page, lightly-lined, 8 x 9.75, Confederate Sta

Union general (1813–1864) who was killed by Confederate sharpshooters at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, ironically while berating his men for

Confederate naval commander (1809–1877) who was captain of the famous commerce raider CSS Alabama, taking a record 69 prizes. Ink signature, “Raphael

Union general (1831–1888) whose cavalry command blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Sheridan, by T.

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

Impressive and distinguished print of Sherman in uniform, 24 x 30, made from an engraving by L. N. Rosenthal of Philadelphia, headed at the bottom, “M

German military officer, revolutionist and immigrant to the United States (1824–1902) who served as a Union major general. Civil War-dated original 2.

American military officer (1824–1893) who, after serving as lieutenant and captain in the Mexican-American War, became an officer in the Confederate A

Union general (1827–1890) who fought at First Bull Run and Port Royale, and who, after the war, became commander of the expedition against the Sioux d

Union general (1816–1870) whose most decisive victory earned him the sobriquet ‘Rock of Chickamauga.’ Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait o

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

American military officer (1784–1869) who served in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quar

Samuel Reed served with Company E, 5th Iowa Vols. Infantry, and served for five years. At the battle of Champion Hills, his skull was fractured and he

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

Confederate general (1820–1863) noted for his defeats at Pea Ridge and Corinth in 1862. Known as an impulsive, emotional womanizer, he was murdered by

Ink franking signature, “Free, John Adams,” on an off-white 2 x 1 slip clipped from a free frank. Mounted to a slightly larger slip with an affixed po