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