The George Meade Collection, Furniture, Oriental Rugs, Textiles & Folk Art, Decorative Accessories,

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person PreviewDecember 10- 12-5pm, December 11- 9am-7pm, December 12- 7-9am

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<p>The auction features a diverse group of decorative and fine arts. Session One includes a Historical Ephemera section with an offering of African-American Ephemera inc. 18th & 19th C. books, pamphlets, photography, prints & ephemera concerning abolition & slavery. Photography inc. daguerreotypes of outdoor scenes, fireman, portraits, ambrotypes, & union cases will be sold. Civil War period items will include a CDV album containing officers & men of 3rd Michigan Infantry, other CDV’s, 1856 letter from USS Merrimac, autograph of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, and photograph of Lincoln on battlefield at Antietam, as well as political ephemera, early imprints, and advertising pieces. Estate jewelry will include watches such as Breitling and Patek Philippe as well as many platinum and white gold lady’s watches set with diamonds. There will be a fine Cartier multiple strand pearl necklace and many rings, brooches, and bracelets with gemstones. Another category included in the jewelry auction is Mexican craftsman silver. There is some earlier jewelry in the auction as well including an outstanding enamel and diamond portrait brooch. This collection will be followed by the Fine Art auction. Some notable artists included in this auction are Roy Nuse, Arthur Meltzer, Walter E. Baum, Emile Gruppe, Anthony Thieme, Antonio P. Martino, Walter Koeniger, E. D. Lewis, F. D. Briscoe, and J.G. Tyler.
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Session Two is highlighted by the George Gordon Meade Collection. Included in this collection is a large grouping of documents, photographs, books, and other items that have remained in possession of the Meade family for over 100 years. This family grouping represents one of the largest Meade related archives that is not currently held by a private or governmental institution. The collection itself was gathered and preserved by General Meade and his son, George Meade Jr., who was also a military officer and served on his father’s staff during the American Civil War. The collection was subsequently passed down to direct descendants that have cared for the items for over a century since George Meade Jr.’s death in 1892. This is the first public offering of items from this historical collection. The most important item in this collection is General George Gordon Meade’s commission for Brigadier General in the Regular Army that was issued to date from July 3, 1863 for the services he rendered at Gettysburg. This vellum document is in pristine condition, is contained in its original tin container, and bears the signature of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States. This collection will be followed be a fine grouping of American and English furniture. Highlighting this grouping is a New England tiger maple chest on chest in its first finish, and several tall case clocks inc. John Hagey, Germantown, PA, Daniel Sheid, Sumneytown, PA, and several others. Following this, many decorative accessories will cross the block inc. textiles, folk art, porcelain, glass, silver, mantel clocks, Chinese Export, Japanese porcelain and bronze, carved religious ivory figures and much more.
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Large Albumin Photograph of Cedar Mountain by A.J. Russell.1100 - Large Albumin Photograph of Cedar Mountain by A.J. Russell.
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Albumin photograph titled at bottom of mounting board in pencil "Cedar Mountain-Picture taken 2 miles distant and from the federal position. S...
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Large Albumin Photographic Portrait of General Meade by Gutekunst.1101 - Large Albumin Photographic Portrait of General Meade by Gutekunst.
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Albumin photograph being bust portrait of Major General George Gordan Meade. Photograph by Gutekunst of Philadelphia measures 12.25" x 10"...
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Large Albumin Photograph of General Meade in the Field.1101a - Large Albumin Photograph of General Meade in the Field.
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Albumin photograph by unknown photographer showing Meade as Major General on horseback with eleven other mounted officers and flag bearer. Image meas
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Large Albumin Photograph of Major General George G. Meade.1102 - Large Albumin Photograph of Major General George G. Meade.
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Large albumin of bust view of Major General George G. Meade by John Hurn, Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Image shows Meade waist up with spectacles propp
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Large Albumin Photograph of Meade and Staff.1102a - Large Albumin Photograph of Meade and Staff.
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Albumin photograph by unknown photographer showing Meade and four members of his staff. Photograph measures 15.5" x 19.75" and exhibits s...
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Photograph of Model of Meade Equestrian Statue at Gettysburg.1103 - Photograph of Model of Meade Equestrian Statue at Gettysburg.
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Silver gelatin photograph of artist's working model of Meade Equestrian Statue. Image shows statue in studio. Image measures 8" x 10" ...
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Photograph of Captain George G. Meade as Topographical Engineer.1104 - Photograph of Captain George G. Meade as Topographical Engineer.
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Albumin photograph, showing Meade knees up seated in the uniform of a topographical engineer holding sword. Photograph measures 8.5" x 6.5"...
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Photograph of Mrs. General Meade.1105 - Photograph of Mrs. General Meade.
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Albumin photograph, showing Mrs. Meade knees up seated . Photograph measures 7.25" x 5.5" mounted to larger board. Photograph exhibits bli...
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Photograph of General Meade in Civilian Clothes,  c. 1870's.1106 - Photograph of General Meade in Civilian Clothes, c. 1870's.
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Albumin photograph of General Meade in civilian clothes by Taylor & Brown of Philadelphia. Image measures 7.5" x 5.75" (oval) and is m...
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Grouping of Miscellaneous Prints of General Meade.1107 - Grouping of Miscellaneous Prints of General Meade.
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Grouping of 8 miscellaneous prints of General Meade including: 1) gravure of Meade equestrian statue in Fairmount Park with paste-up marks measuring 9
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Grouping of 3 Prang Lithographs.1108 - Grouping of 3 Prang Lithographs.
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Grouping of three textured chromolithographs by Prang & Co. (c.1887) depicting Civil War battle scenes. 1.) Gettysburg (15" x 21.5"), ...
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MOLLUS Certificate for George Meade Jr.1108a - MOLLUS Certificate for George Meade Jr.
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MOLLUS certificate for Bvt. Lt. Col. George Meade as Companion First Class, dated Nov. 10, 1880. Certificate signed by Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock.
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Army of the Potomac Certificate for George Meade Jr.1108b - Army of the Potomac Certificate for George Meade Jr.
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AOP certificate for Captain and ADC George Meade Jr. Certificate measure 18" x 23.5" and exhibits heavy chipping and toning. Provenance...
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Aztec Club Certificate for George Meade III.1108c - Aztec Club Certificate for George Meade III.
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Aztec Club certificate with original mailing tube issued to George Meade III. Certificate measures 20" x 17". C. early 20th c. Provenan...
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Large Photograph of Veterans of 6th PA Cavalry with Monument.1109 - Large Photograph of Veterans of 6th PA Cavalry with Monument.
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Silver gelatin photograph titled on reverse in pencil "Gettysburg June 8th 1891". Photograph by Mumper of Gettysburg measures 10.5" ...
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Large Photograph of Dedication of John Buford Monument at Gettysburg-1895.1110 - Large Photograph of Dedication of John Buford Monument at Gettysburg-1895.
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Silver gelatin photograph titled in negative "Dedication of Maj. Gen John Buford's Monument, Gettysburg July 1, 1895". Photograph by ...
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Large Photograph of Veterans of 6th PA Cavalry with Monument- Many ID'ed.1111 - Large Photograph of Veterans of 6th PA Cavalry with Monument- Many ID'ed.
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Silver gelatin photograph showing large group of veterans in front of 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry monument. 66 of the men are number coded and identifie
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Pair of Large Photographs of Loyal Legion Members at General Meade's HQ.1112 - Pair of Large Photographs of Loyal Legion Members at General Meade's HQ.
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Silver gelatin photograph titled in negative "M.O. Loyal Legion U.S. Commandery of Pennsylvania at General Meade's Headquarters, Gettysburg...
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Large Photograph of George Meade Jr. with George Meade III at General Meade's Headquarters.1113 - Large Photograph of George Meade Jr. with George Meade III at General Meade's Headquarters.
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Silver gelatin photograph titled in pencil on reverse "Gettysburg June 8, 1891". Photograph by Tipton of Gettysburg measures 10" x ...
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Pair of Large Photographs of George Meade III with School Class.1114 - Pair of Large Photographs of George Meade III with School Class.
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Pair of photographs 1.) Silver gelatin photograph of 12 boys with '94' sign. Photograph by Gilbert & Bacon, Philadelphia measures 11&qu...
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Large Albumin Photograph of General Meade and Members of HQ Army of the Potomac.1115 - Large Albumin Photograph of General Meade and Members of HQ Army of the Potomac.
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Albumin photograph titled on border in ink "Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Washington DC July 1865". Photograph by unknown photographe...
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Large Photograph of General Meade Painting by Hicks.1116 - Large Photograph of General Meade Painting by Hicks.
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Silver oxide photograph of painting by Thomas Hicks of General Meade. Image is ID'ed on reverse in ink. Image measures 17.5" x 11" and...
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Cabinet Card Photograph of Member of First City Troop.1117 - Cabinet Card Photograph of Member of First City Troop.
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Cabinet card photograph showing bust view of young man in uniform of Philadelphia First City Troop (possibly Spencer Meade). Card measures 6.5"...
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Cabinet Card Photograph of Painting of Honest George Meade.1118 - Cabinet Card Photograph of Painting of Honest George Meade.
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Cabinet card photograph of painting of Honest George Meade by MacGregor of Brooklyn. Image exhibits some minor foxing. Provenance: The Meade Family C
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Early Meade Family Letters.1119 - Early Meade Family Letters.
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Early Meade family letters with letter of conveyance dated 1912. Grouping includes: 1) Letter of conveyance from T. Duncan Whelem to George Meade III
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Grouping of Magic Lantern Slides and Meade Engraving Plate.1120 - Grouping of Magic Lantern Slides and Meade Engraving Plate.
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Grouping of 4 magic lantern slides being maps of the Gettysburg campaign. Three slides measure 3.25" x 4" (one cracked) and other slide me...
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Grouping of 5 Zinc- and Lead-Based Printing Plates for Various Mexican War and Civil War Maps.1121 - Grouping of 5 Zinc- and Lead-Based Printing Plates for Various Mexican War and Civil War Maps.
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Maps include: 7 Days' Battles (7.75" x 6.75"); parts of Texas and Mexico (8" x 5.5"); unidentified map (10.5" x 7"...
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Grouping of Documents and Photographs Related to Meade Family.1122 - Grouping of Documents and Photographs Related to Meade Family.
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Grouping of documents including: 1) bank draft dated Jul 26, 1783 from "Honest" George Meade. Document measures 6" x 8.5". 2) 19...
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Original Baptismal Certificate for George Meade.1123 - Original Baptismal Certificate for George Meade.
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Original Baptismal certificate from Cadiz, Spain for George Gordon Meade. Certificate dated Jan. 8, 1816 and is in Spanish. Certificate measures 12&...
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Copies of George Meade's Baptismal Certificate.1124 - Copies of George Meade's Baptismal Certificate.
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Grouping includes 4 pp in ink in Spanish, 2 pp typed translation, and 1 pp letter explaining group from H. P. Frilay, dated 1882. Provenance: The Me
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Grouping of Letters and Ephemera Concerning Business Concerns of Richard W. Meade.1125 - Grouping of Letters and Ephemera Concerning Business Concerns of Richard W. Meade.
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Grouping of 8 letters and pieces of ephemera concerning business dealings and compensation due Richard W. Meade and his estate. Documents date 1836 to
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Letter from Mrs. M. C. Meade to Lieutenant George Meade About Ink Stand.1126 - Letter from Mrs. M. C. Meade to Lieutenant George Meade About Ink Stand.
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Letter dated Jun 8, 1850 from Mrs. M. C. Meade to Lieutenant George Meade while stationed in Philadelphia. Mrs. Meade states letter is evidence in reg
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Manuscript Article Concerning Margaretta Meade.1127 - Manuscript Article Concerning Margaretta Meade.
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Manuscript 4pp titled "Illustrious Women of the Great Rebellion" by Craig Biddle. Article measures 7.75" x 6.5" and details life...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1128 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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Clip autograph being a portion of a letter signed "Your Obedient Father, George G. Meade. Fragment measures 2.75" x 4.5" with rough e...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1129 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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ALS n.d. being a letter accepting a dinner invitation from George Boker. Signed "Geo. G. Meade, Maj. General". Letter measures 8" x 4...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1130 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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ALS dated Oct. 15, 1866 being a letter of recommendation for Peter Baldwin to George Boker. Signed "Geo. G. Meade, Maj. General". Letter m...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1131 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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ALS dated Oct. 10, 1865 being a letter to George Boker declining invitation to dine at the Press Club. Signed "Geo. G. Meade, Maj. General"...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1132 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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ALS dated Dec. 27 being a letter to George Boker declining invitation to dinner at the Union Club. Signed "Geo. G. Meade, Maj. General". L...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1133 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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ALS dated March 28, 1867 being a letter to George Boker accepting dinner invitation. Signed "Geo. G. Meade". Letter measures 5" x 4&q...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade - Lee Content.1134 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade - Lee Content.
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ALS dated Feb. 12, 1867 being a letter to George Boker regarding publication of article with cryptic reference to General Lee. Signed "Geo. G. ...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1135 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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Fragment signed "George G. Meade" Maj. Gen. Comdg. Fragment measures 3.5" x 7.75". Fragment has holes at top for filing. Proven...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1136 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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Fragment being the bottom portion of a letter regarding 3rd Corps and taking of Four Morris signed "George G. Meade" Maj. Gen. Comdg. Frag...
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Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.1137 - Autograph of General George Gordon Meade.
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ALS dated Apr. 4, 1860 being a letter regarding payment and receipt of moneys spent. Letter dated Detroit and signed "George G. Meade, Captain ...
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ALS from General Meade Concerning Old Baldy's Wounds.1138 - ALS from General Meade Concerning Old Baldy's Wounds.
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ALS from General Meade dated Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Sept. 24, 1864. 4 pp letter to Captain Samuel Ringwalt. Letter measures 8" x 4....
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ALS from George Meade/ ALS from Daniel Webster.1139 - ALS from George Meade/ ALS from Daniel Webster.
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Pair of letters regarding Meade family's claim against Mexican government consisting of 2 letters. 1) Letter from George Meade to Daniel Webster...
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ALS From General Charles P. Stone Requesting His Own Execution.1140 - ALS From General Charles P. Stone Requesting His Own Execution.
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Letter from Colonel Charles P. Stone, Commanding 14th US Infantry. Letter on Headquarters Army of the Potomac letterhead dated Sept.. 11, 1864. Stone
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Archive of Letters Concerning Return of General Meade's Sword.1141 - Archive of Letters Concerning Return of General Meade's Sword.
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Grouping of 4 letters regarding the 1873 return of General Meade's Mexican War Presentation Sword captured during the Civil War. 3 letters from ...
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Typed/Signed Manuscript by George Meade Jr. Defending His Father.1142 - Typed/Signed Manuscript by George Meade Jr. Defending His Father.
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Bound typed manuscript (10pp) by George Meade Jr. that appeared in the New York Herald on July 31, 1878. Meade Jr. defends his father after U.S. Gran
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Two Booklets by George Meade Jr. Defending His Father- One with Numerous Autographs.1143 - Two Booklets by George Meade Jr. Defending His Father- One with Numerous Autographs.
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Two copies of booklet titled Did General Meade Desire To Retreat At Gettysburg? by George Meade Jr., Porter & Coates, Philadelphia. 1883, 29pp. ...
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Bound Sheets About Little Round Top- Presentation Copy.1144 - Bound Sheets About Little Round Top- Presentation Copy.
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Bound 4 pp. sheets titled "Notes on the Taking and Holding of Little Round Top at Gettysburg" by A. P. Case. Margins contain ink notes by ...
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