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Union lieutenant (1840–1894). Member of Co. A, 11th New York Infantry. On May 24, 1861, Union troops in Alexandria, Virginia, took exception to a Conf

American military officer (1818–1898) who served in the Seminole, Mexican-American, and Civil Wars. His actions in the last were the source of much co

Railroad executive and shipbuilder who was instrumental in developing ironclad ships for the Union Navy (1829–1896). Civil War–dated ALS signed “C. S.

Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889). Scarce war-dated LS, as secretary of war, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, October 4, 1

Union general (1829–1903) who commanded brigades at the Battle of Chickamauga. Lookout Mountain, and Missionary Ridge. War-dated ALS signed “W. P. Car

Union naval officer and a lieutenant commander of the USS Arkansas. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Washburn’s of New Orleans, signed on th

Politician (1808–1873) who served as secretary of the treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln's term, after which Lincoln appointe...

AQS, signed “S. P. Chase,” on an off-white 5 x 8 sheet. In full: “Democracy is the everlasting antagonist of all oppression: and the uttermost of oppr

Handmade and ornately decorated Civil War newspaper, 5 x 8, 18 lightly-lined pages, entitled “Semi-annual Olio" and is devoted to "Science...

Collection of 59 Civil War–era pieces, consisting of 45 patriotic covers and 14 clipped cover vignettes. Includes three scarce and desirable hand-colo

Handwritten poem on a 5.25 x 3 envelope bearing an affixed three-cent George Washington stamp, canceled in Beverly, MA, circa 1862–3. In full: “To Cha

Color 29.5 x 21.5 chromolithograph print of a violent Civil War battle, depicting Union forces on foot and horseback engaging Confederate troops, publ

Antique decorative Civil War clock. Manufactured by Sessions, clock face measures 3? in diameter, with the inside mechanism apparently in working orde

Original souvenir 1889 A28 ‘Heroes of the Civil War’ tobacco album distributed by W. Duke Sons & Co., 10.25 x 6.75, featuring colorful portraits...

Civil War-era drummer’s pin, 2.25? long, featuring an eagle atop a hand-painted American flag, with a small snare drum and a pair of drumsticks hangin

Original ambrotype of a young Confederate soldier in his uniform and infantry overcoat, a cigar clenched in his teeth, by Schoonmaker of New York, hou

Rear admiral in the US Navy (1824–1899) who helped enforce the blockade of the Confederacy's east coast. Civil War–dated ALS signed “Pierce Cros...

Two original Currier and Ives Civil War hand-colored prints, one 16.75 x 10.75 print entitled ‘The Battle of Antietam, Md., Sept. 17th, 1862,’ and one

Lawyer and politician (1817–1894) who served as the governor of Pennsylvania during the Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of C

Union general and surgeon (1810–1884). Handwritten war-dated pass, signed “Jno. M. Cuyler, Medl. Inspector U. S. A.,” on an off-white 8 x 4.5 sheet, d