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Confederate politician who served as the assistant secretary of war and commissioner of prisoner exchanges. Civil War–dated ANS signed “Rob’t Ould, As

Confederate politician who served as the assistant secretary of war and commissioner of prisoner exchanges. Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed

Confederate naval officer. Civil War–dated ALS signed “Jno. H. Parker, Lt. in Charge,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Navy Department, Richmond

Delegate to the Confederate Provisional Congress and CSA colonel of the First North Carolina Cavalry who was mortally wounded in combat (1820–1863). F

ADS, signed “Jon. S. Harding, Foreman,” one page, 8 x 4.5, March 1816. Grand Jury ruling reads, “We the Grand Inquest for the body of Frederick County

Vice president of the Confederacy (1812–1883) under Jefferson Davis. Ink signature, “Very truly, Alexander H. Stephens, Liberty Hall, Crawfordville, G

Confederate general (1816–1863) known for his inability to hold Fort Henry, who was killed at the Battle of Champion Hill during the the Vicksburg Cam

American statesman and diplomat (1806–1876) who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army, where he fought beside Lee at Appomattox Court

Confederate brigadier general (1812–1862) who was killed in action at the Battle of Mill Springs, making him the first Confederate general to die in t

A zealous opponent of slavery (1800–1859), Brown was hanged for treason, murder, and conspiracy after an attempt to capture the federal arsenal at Har

Coppock (1835–1859) was a supporter of John Brown who participated in the raid on Harper’s Ferry. He was captured with seven others and sentenced to d

Union officer (1832–1863) who was killed in action on the second day of major assaults on the City of Vicksburg. Quite uncommon war-dated ALS signed “

Complete set of 25 1887 N99 ‘Battle Scenes’ tobacco cards distributed by G. W. Gail & Ax, each approximately 4 x 2.5, depicting many of the most...

Union general and onetime commander of the Army of the Potomac (1824–1881); the distinctive whiskers he sported gave rise to the word ‘sideburns.’ ALS

Woman who disguised herself as a man named ‘Jack Williams’ in order to fight alongside her husband for the Union Army in 1861. They enlisted in a Miss

Practically nonexistent Planters National Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to Thompson & Boyd for ...

Headquarters, Department of the Missouri mailing envelope, 5.75 x 3.25, addressed in Custer’s hand to his wife (and incorporating his signature), “Mrs

Civil War–dated ALS signed “A. Doubleday, Brig. Genl Vol.,” one page, 5 x 7.75, January 15, 1863. Letter to General Marsena R. Patrick. In full: “The

Swedish-American Army engineer (1803–1889) who designed and built the ironclad warship Monitor for the American Navy. ALS signed “J. Ericsson,” one pa

Swedish-American Army engineer (1803–1889) who designed and built the ironclad warship Monitor for the American Navy. ALS signed “J. Ericsson,” one pa

American admiral (1801–1870) who was a flag officer of the Navy during the Civil War. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Farragut in u

A large and very detailed engraving, 34 x 27.5, titled “Fort Sumter, South Carolina at the time of its capture February 18th, 1865. Showing the effect

Union General (1823–1903) blamed for the debacle at Fredericksburg. Unsigned Civil War–dated manuscript ‘circular’ letter, one page both sides, 7.75 x

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to the Civil War

Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th

War-dated ALS signed “John R. Morse,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 5.5, July 20, 1863. Letter to schoolteacher Emily Page, just 17 days af

Two items related to Gettysburg: a three-page handwritten newspaper report, by an unknown author, 5 x 8, concerning the fierce artillery fighting arou

Printed uncolored map entitled “Plan of Gettysburg with the Battlefield of July 2nd & 3rd, 1863 and the National Cemetery,” lithographed by A. M...

Surgeon (1838–1913) who was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Union Army and 1862 and served as a surgeon during the Battle of Gettysburg. Handwr

Union general (1826–1863). On July 1, 1863, at Gettysburg, it was Buford's troopers that fired the first shots of the battle. He was stricken wi...

Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. He late

One-armed Union general (1830–1909) who participated at Gettysburg and commanded the Army of Tennessee during Sherman’s March to the Sea. General Howa

Magnificent collection of five original photographs with accompanying descriptive pages from Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War. High...

Historic typed speech, annotated and signed as president, “Woodrow Wilson,” seven pages, 5.75 x 8, dated by Wilson, “4 July, 1914 [sic, 1913].” This s

Union general (1821–1863) killed in action during the Battle of Gettysburg. Extraordinarily scarce war-dated ALS signed “S. K. Zook, Col 57th, USV,” o

Remarkable and rare engraved DS, one page, 21 x 16.5, no date. An ornately detailed patriotic certificate announcing that “William Beckett, 2nd N. Y.

Partly-printed DS, one page, 14 x 17, Galena, Illinois, August 28, 1865. Unissued document from the “Soldiers Monument Association” which would have c

Civil War–dated unsigned autograph document, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, June 18, 1863. Special Order 164 relieving Major General McClernand of command after

Uncommon original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Grant in uniform by an anonymous studio, signed below the image in black ink, “U. S. Grant, Lt. Ge

Civil War–dated original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Grant in uniform and resting his arm on a table, signed in the lower border in black ink

Color-highlighted map titled “Historical Sketch of the Rebellion, Published by the Office of the U. S. Coast Survey,” originally drawn by H. Linden Ko

Union General (1810–1883) and Chief Engineer of the US Army. Humphreys became an aide to General George B. McClellan in 1861 and was promoted to briga

Notorious and aggressive Union general (1814–1879) who distinguished himself at the Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 and as a result was promoted to maj

President of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln (1802–1886). ALS signed “D.

Geologist and Union officer (1836–1913) who served at Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and South Mountain. He resigned his commi

Civil War–era ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date but circa January 1864. Letter to Edwin Bartlett. In part: “Your kind not

ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7, Washington, May 17, 1883. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Permit me to t

Career US Army officer (1828–1864) who served as a general in the Union Army and was killed in action at the Battle of Atlanta—the second highest rank

Extremely rare field press-printed and battlefield-issued broadside of General Meade’s “General Orders No. 68,” one page, 7 x 6, July 4, 1863. In full

Union officer (1829–1864) who distinguished himself in several battles, including the First Battle of Lexington, who was killed in action at the Secon

Union general (1815–1872) best known for leading his troops to a commanding victory over Lee’s Confederates at Gettysburg in one of the pivotal battle

Complete set of Photographic History of the Civil War books, Volumes 1–10, New York, Review of Reviews Co., 1912, hardcover, 8 x 11. These volumes are

Union general (1819–1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command. War-dated ALS signed “W. S.

American songwriter (1820–1895) who found particular fame during the Civil War for his patriotic songs. AQS on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card, signed “Ge

Union officer (1837–1863) who commanded the all-black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. He was killed in action during his regiment’s famous charg

Union general (1831–1888) whose cavalry command blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan, Maj Genl,” three pages on two sheets,

ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, January 18, 1880. Letter to

War-dated ADS, signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj Genl Cmdg,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, April 19, 1865. Pass issued to two officers, including one Confederate. I

Archive consisting of three multi-page ALSs and a one-page LS, ranging in date from November 1888 to July 1890. The LS is dated November 27, 1888, si

An outstanding pairing of two pair of Sherman’s shoulder straps, one set worn at Shiloh, and a war-dated letter of provenance from Sherman himself. Th

Civil War–dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj. Gen. Comdg,” four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters Army of the

War-dated ALS signed “W. T. Sherman, Maj Genl,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi letterhead, O

German military officer, revolutionist, and immigrant to the United States (1824–1902) who served as a Union major general. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de

Highly regarded military officer (1807–1862) who served in the Mexican and Civil Wars; during the latter, he injured his leg while jumping into a rowb

Uncommon engraved military pass, 4 x 2.5, issued to Charles A. Jones on January 23, 1868, signed in black ink, “Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War.” I

Rare original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Brady’s of New York, signed below the image in black ink, “Edwin M. Stanton.” Surface loss to lower bo

Magnificent pair of ALSs, each one lightly-lined page, 7.75 x 9.75, Washington, addressed to Attorney General of Pennsylvania John C. Knox. The first,

English dramatist and editor (1817–1880) who wrote Our American Cousin, which was being performed in the presence of President Lincoln when he was ass

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, March 17, 1871. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I think you are misinformed with regard to what I ha

Eccentric American entrepreneur who helped organize the Union Pacific Railroad and circumnavigated the world three times (1829–1904). Original 2.25 x

Two Union artifacts: war-dated DS, one page, 8 x 10, December 31, 1863. A discharge for “John P. Aldrich, a Private of Captain Herman Barries Company,

Ink signatures of 15 Union soldiers and notables on individual slips and cards of various sizes. Signers are: George Dewey, David D. Porter, Benjamin

Fourteen ink signatures of different Union officers on slips, sheets, and cards of various sizes. Signers are: David G. Farragut, Joseph Hooker, Ambro

Outstanding collection of 11 ALSs from notable Union officers, all one page, dated between 1845 and 1874 (predominately 1870s). Signers are: Ambrose B

Collection of 25 signatures of Union Army and Navy officers (almost all generals) on various size cards, sheets and slips, with most adding their rank

Collection of nine items consisting of ALSs, a document, a check, and a signature. The letters, some single-page and some multi-page, most pre-or post

War-dated ALS, in pencil, signed “Lew,” five pages on one set of adjoined sheets and one additional sheet, 5 x 8, ornate and colorful patriotic letter

War-dated partial ALS, four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters 3d Division letterhead, March 1864. Letter to his

American military officer (1784–1869) who served in the War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quart

Unsigned manuscript DS, one lightly-lined page, 8 x 12.5, May 3, 1865. Period field copy of General Wilson’s “Special Field Orders No. 29.” In full: “

Original albumen photo of the officers of companies, F and K, 3rd Regiment Massachusetts Artillery, posing out in front of a building at Fort Stevens

Original printed circular by Abby H. Folsom announcing an abolitionist meeting in Boston, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, bearing an ink notation to the lower b

Rear admiral in the US Navy (1810–1877). Two items: original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter-length portrait of Alden in uniform, signed in the

Books: The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, two volumes, by Horace Greeley. Hartford: O. D. Case...

Union general and Medal of Honor recipient. Ames was the last general officer of the Civil War from either side to die, passing away at 93 years of ag

Union soldier who served as a lieutenant in a regiment of the US Colored Troops. Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. L. Ames,” one page, 9.

Vintage lithograph, made from the oil painting ‘An August Morning with Farragut’ by William H. Overend, 26.25 x 17, which shows Farragut and his crew

Union general (1805–1871) who commanded three United States forts: Castle Pinckney, Fort Moultrie, and Fort Sumter. In the face of South Carolina’s im

Union officer (1840–1864) who served with the 113th New York Volunteers. He was wounded at Cold Harbor on June 5, 1865, and died the next day during a

Union officer (1834–1893) who had the distinction of being chosen to receive the stacked arms of General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virgin...

Attorney general in Lincoln’s cabinet during the Civil War (1793–1869). War-dated ALS signed “Edw. Bates,” one page, 5 x 7.75, August 4, 1862. In full

Battle in which Joseph Hooker’s forces defeated Confederate troops at Lookout Mountain in Tennessee on November 24, 1863. Afterward, Captain John Wils

Dramatic original color 26 x 18.5 chromolithograph print entitled ‘Battle of Wilson’s Creek,’ published by Kurz and Allison in 1893. Attractively matt

Union general and politician (1837–1914) who lost his leg in the Battle of Reams’ Station, and later served as the 20th governor of Pennsylvania. Part

US Naval officer (1832–1903) who served on board the St. Louis and the New Ironsides. Original 4 x 6.5 seated cabinet photo, by an unknown studio, sig

Lawyer who served in Lincoln’s cabinet as postmaster general (1813–1883). Ink signature, “Montgomery Blair,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. In fine con

Lawyer who served in Lincoln’s cabinet as postmaster general (1813–1883). Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “M. Blair,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75,

Union general who saw action in the Battle of Chickamauga and Atlanta Campaign (1819–1892). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Brannan

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Brown in his kepi and coat by Manchester Brothers of Providence, R. I., signed in black ink, “Capt. E. P. B

Union officer in the 4th Rhode Island Volunteers. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Brown in his kepi by B. Moses of New Orleans, signed belo