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Mailing envelope, 8 x 4, addressed in Custer’s hand to “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Monroe, Michigan.” Envelope bears four three-cent George Washington postage

Naval leader (1809–1870) who headed the Union Navy's ordnance department during the Civil War and developed a number of guns and cannons. ALS si...

Officer (1755–1805) in the Continental Navy and later the United States Navy, who served on board Bonhomme Richard during its 1779 battle with HMS Ser

DS, signed twice, “N. B. Forrest,” one page both sides, 16.5 x 20, September 1, 1869. A handsomely engraved (including a vignette of black cotton work

Eldest son of Robert E. Lee, who served as a Confederate general and aide-de-camp to Jefferson Davis. ALS signed “G. W. C. Lee,” four pages on two adj

ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 6.5, October 9, 1868. Letter to Mr. Edwin James. In full: “I have forgotten the year in which Mr.

ALS signed “R E Lee,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, October 2, 1869. Letter to his nephew John Mason Lee. In full: “ I recd this mrng

Superb original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo by Vannerson and Jones of Richmond, Virginia, signed below the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee, Genl.” A

TLS, one page, 7.5 x 9, February 9, 1955. Response to an admirer. In part: “Thank you so much for your cordial letter…It was thoughtful of you to writ

American soldier (1839–1925) who is the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War. TLS, one page, 4.25 x

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, General Headquarters United States Army Forces, Pacific letterhead, October 11, 1945. Letter to John Piskorowski. In part: “M

ALS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page, 7 x 7, personal letterhead, June 23, 1956. Nimitz writes to a gentleman in California. In part: “Thanks…for your

Address leaf, 8.75 x 7 unfolded, with the address panel measuring 4.5 x 3, addressed by Nelson to “William Pearce Esq, Admirality, London,” and initia

Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost

War-dated ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, November 4, 1862. Letter to Dr. Henry McSherry. In part: “Have heard as yet nothing from Ma

Rear Admiral in the US Navy (1797–1878) who served from the War of 1812 through the Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “H. Paulding Cmdt,” one page,

Italian nobleman (1599–1656) whose military career included service as a Spanish general and then as a field marshal of the Holy Roman Empire. ALS in

Vintage glossy 10.5 x 5.5 oversized postcard photo of the SS Leviathan, signed on the right side in fountain pen, “John J. Pershing.” Also signed by H

Admiral (1813–1891) who helped improve the Navy as the superintendent of the US Naval Academy after significant service in the American Civil War. Par

Rare ALS signed “G. E. Pickett, Capt. 9th Infy, Comg Co. D,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, July 4, 1856. Brief letter to Colonel H. K. Craig,