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Free Shipping Location: Gold Beach, United States Handwritten letter dated December 20, 1864. Send from somewhere in the western US to someone at Houghton Seminary in Clinton, New Jersey. Envelope has ... morea postmarked three cent stamp. Lovely handwriting, embossed vintage paper
$14.45 Shipping Location: Torrington, United States Circular scarificator fleam blood letter. rare antique Civil War era Blood Letting surgeon tool. Very good aged condition. Do not want to force anything. ... moreI am very easy to get along with.
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$40.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: North Platte, United States Old Antique Civil War Era wooden voters ballot box case that measures about 20" tall x13" in depth x 18" wide and the ballot box weighs about 20lbs. This ... moreprimitive handmade wooden ballot box is in descent used condition with some wording on the front that says Ballot Box and there is some lettering on top of that looks like the word “county”Some of the pictures show the yellow/black table top that’s holding the box. Just ignore that in the photosMsg me with questions
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$8.70 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The section of “Bar Lead” with lettering was used to make bullets in their personal molds. The camp was located near Dumfries, Virginia and was part of ... morethe Confederate “Occoquan Defense Line”. Terry hunted many of the sites here in Stafford County, the Confederate 1862 Occoquan Defense Line and other sites over the years.
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$4.76 Shipping Location: Sarasota, United States Antique 1856 Pre Civil War Letter Speaks Of Temperance Movement - Transcribed.
$3.99 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Eatontown, United States Credit for developing vaccination is given to Dr. Edward Jenner, who in 1796 used cowpox to stimulate an immune response that afforded protection against ... moresmallpox. Born of the mind of Dr. H.M. Alexander, the Lancaster County Vaccine Farm started in 1882 with just one cow.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States It has the hand written serial number “4734” and was hand signed by Robert Tyler. The vignette is of the Treasury Building in Richmond. There were 15,046 ... moreissued of this type Bond. Plain back.
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$4.99 Shipping Location: Fairview, United States The first editions have the letter red printers mark of the castle in the bottom right corner stating "Printed by AMS.". A copy of the title page is included ... morefor authenticity. Condition: It is in Excellent condition for its age with overall tonal aging, blank on reverse, printed on an off-white page, basically as seen in the pics.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Bolivia, United States Circa 1910 Handwritten Letter Regarding a Cache of Confederate Currency & The U.S. Secret Service during the Civil War. Vineland, New Jersey: Two sides, ... morehandwritten on pink paper. When we moved to Mass.
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$5.85 Shipping Location: Highlands, United States Cast iron letter opener shaped like a civil war era musket. IN good condition as shown.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States This issue was designed and engraved on steel by John Archer and transferred to either copper plates or steel plates. Original 1863 - 65 Confederate stamp ... moreand envelope sent to “Miss Anna Drake” of “Anderson C.H.” in “S.C.”.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The note was engraved by “Engr. by J.T. Paterson & Co. Augusta, Ga.”. It has a hand inscribed serial number “92580”. It was issued with a plain back; ... moresignature of the governor was engraved. The Governor is pictured at left.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The note was issued out of Charleston and has the hand inscribed serial number “90”. The note is printed on one side only. The Bank of the State of South ... moreCarolina was chartered in 1812 with the assets of the state and operated as an arm of the State Treasury.
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$6.23 Shipping Location: Marlboro, United States An exceptional mid-19th century coin silver desert server circa 1850.Makers mark for L.B.Gay in a faint lozenge, and 'pure coin' stamped just below. Elaborately ... moredecorated in brite-cut work with flowers and foliage throughout. The letter M is engraved in a fine Gothic script on the anterior surface of the handle.Length: 10.0", Width: 2.6"Weight: 2.80oz, 51.5 dwt.This maker's mark is not found in'Green's Marks ofAmericanSilversmiths'revised edition of 1984, however we did find a single spoon sold at auction.A beautiful example of brite-cut work done in the years leading up to the Civil War.8! 5 Photos Saved+iMessage
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$9.95 Shipping Location: Tampa, United States A sterling silver letter opener in the Calvert pattern by S. Kirk & Son of Baltimore, MD. 5 7/8 inches, 19.1 gm. Monogrammed WSH. Originally Kirk & Smith, ... morethe company was founded in Baltimore Maryland in 1815 by Samuel Kirk and John Smith. Henry Child Kirk, joined their team in 1846 and the company name was changed to Samuel Kirk & Son. Charles D. and Clarence E. Kirk joined the company in 1861 but left following the Civil War. After his father's death in 1872, Henry Child Kirk ran the company alone until his son, Henry Child Kirk Jr., became his partner in 1890. An American classic, S. Kirk & Son became revered for their family heritage of fine silver craftsmanship.
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$14.50 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Hampden, United States VERY EARLY, Patented Antique Cast Iron Apple Peeler, PATENTED 1882, Hudson Parer Co., Leominster, Mass. Nice early iron machine generally, with an interesting ... moredesign. VERY INGENIOUS OPERATION. Cast in it, in large letters as shown, is "Manf.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States Original 1862 hand signed “Thirty Cents” fractional currency issued by the “City of Richmond” in Virginia. It has the plain back with the hand inscribed ... moreserial number “1900”. These fractional notes were issued due to the coin shortage in both the North and South.The note measures 2 ¼” x 5 5/8”.The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About” on front page for more information on the framing and artifacts.
$4.00 Shipping Location: Topeka, United States Charles Badger Clark Sr. hand type written letter and poem and picture. Born 74 years before he wrote this. Served in the Civil War. Said the real work ... moreof his life began on September 14, 1864 when he was admitted to the Iowa Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.Elected Commander of the Department of South Dakota in the Grand Army of the Republic.He wrote the poem Fifty Years.Had a son who was a famous person from South Dakota and also is a well known poet.Don’t know if the photo is of him in his Civil War uniform or Grand Army of the Republic.Most likely it was a greeting at Christmas time.I believe it is signed in his own handwriting, but not sure. You be the judge of that.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States There is a list of family ties. This issue was designed and engraved on steel by John Archer and transferred to either copper plates or steel plates.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: La Crosse, United States Here we have an Antique GENEVA HAND FLUTER. Dated 1866. USED. Top surfaces of the hand-held piece are a bit dirty and crusty (with light corrosion). Lettering ... moreon very bottom isvery bold ; with just a little chipping.
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$4.65 Shipping Location: Rochester, United States Rockton, Illinois. Breast cancer is usually classified primarily by its histological appearance. Most breast cancers are derived from the epithelium lining ... morethe ducts or lobules, and these cancers are classified as ductal or lobular carcinoma.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The hand inscribed serial number, signature and date have faded but the note was issued from the mid 1850’s up until the Civil War. It has the plain back.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The note is printed on one side only and has the hand inscribed serial number “26616” in red ink.
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$8.70 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States It has in small letters at top “Atlanta, Ga. June 1862” but this is an Alabama note. Tredegar produced cannon barrels and artillery shells for the Confederacy. ... moreIt has a plain back, the serial numbers have faded.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The original hand signed 1863 “Two Dollars” North Carolina note was issued from Raleigh, N.C.. The serial number “140” was hand inscribed. It has a plain ... moreback as is common for the period. The note was printed by “J.T. Paterson & Co. Augusta, Ga.”; the center vignette is the State Capitol building in Raleigh.The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About” on front page for more information on the framing and artifacts.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States Original hand signed and dated 1862 “Twenty-Five Cents” note issued by “Greensboro Mutual Life Insurance and Trust Co.” in Greensboro, North Carolina. ... morePrinted on one side, the note has the hand inscribed serial number “3923”.The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About” on front page for more information on the framing and artifacts
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$6.35 Shipping Location: Tucson, United States This unique brass button is a true piece of history, making it a must-have for any antique collector. The button features the initials "G.W." and "Railway ... moreConductor" in raised lettering, along with a stunning design that showcases the intricate craftsmanship of the maker, Smith Young. The button is in its original condition and is a perfect addition to any antique collection. The button's age is unknown, adding to the mystery and intrigue of this one-of-a-kind piece. Add this antique brass button to your collection today! Listed in Van Court's book as 36/4.
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$8.70 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States It has the hand written serial number “4962” and was hand signed by Robert Tyler. The vignette is of the Treasury Building in Richmond. There were 15,046 ... moreissued of this type Bond. Plain back.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Angier, United States The predecessors of the United States Coast Guard were life saving volunteers organizations established in the 18th century and continued into the 19th ... morecentury. Edge wear, minor age stains, Overall VG.
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$12.45 Shipping Location: Los Angeles, United States Ceased its operation in 2015. Gorgeous Antique, stunning museum quality 19th Century Artifact • REED & BARTON, USA 1875. • Stamped on the bottom of the ... morebase: MF’D & PLATED BY REED & BARTON, 2840 7 and hand marked –(signed) scribed with letters “ J ” & “ S ” by the master-silversmiths.
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$12.00 Shipping Location: Bulgaria Century drip by drop Chloroform Anaesthesia amber colored glass bottle. With "Rooster" drip purer stopper. If needed in double box. They are described ... morethe best way I can.
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$11.00 Shipping Location: Serbia The single moneyer mint at Pembroke (given on the coins as P/PA[I/N]) opened in the reign of Henry I and closed permanently in the reign of Henry II. ... moreHe strikes during the reign of Henry I. He is referred to on the website of the Pembroke and Monkton Local History Society.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States Original hand signed and dated 1861 “Two Dollars” note issued by “Greensboro Mutual Life Insurance and Trust Co.” in Greensboro, North Carolina. Printed ... moreon one side, the note has the hand inscribed serial number “2198”. The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About” on front page for more information on the framing and artifacts.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Georgetown, United States G 44th Mass. Infantry and Co. F 56th Mass. Infantry throughout the Civil War. Tines on forks show much use; spoon in good shape but has not been cleaned; ... moreletter has expected fold, light toning. I have owned this item for forty-plus years.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States Original hand signed fractional currency issued by the “State of North Carolina” in 1862. The “Fifty Cents” note is also hand inscribed with the serial ... morenumber “2039” in red ink. The note was issued out of Raleigh, North Carolina and was printed by “J.T. Paterson & Co.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The note was engraved by “Engr. by J.T. Paterson & Co. Augusta, Ga.”. It has a hand inscribed serial number “16226”. It was issued with a plain back; ... moresignature of the governor was engraved. The Governor is pictured at left.
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$6.05 Shipping Location: Hamden, United States Nice condition with some light normal oxidation on the surface. Can clean up but I leave stuff original. About 7" long
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States An original hand signed 1850’s “Five Dollars” note issued by “The Central Bank of Alabama” from Montgomery, Alabama. The hand inscribed serial number ... morehas faded at top. Notes like this were still in use through out the southern states during the Civil War.NOTE; Small period split on right side.The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About Collectors Frame” more information on the framing and artifacts.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Waxhaw, United States VTG Cast Iron Flintlock Musket Rifle Bayonet Civil War Replica Toy/Letter Opener.
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Condition: Used Location: Woodstock, United States Never sanded or stripped. The hardware is original, all back plates are there but missing 5 bail pulls. One letter signed George T. Wallace. This desk ... morewas on the plantation before and during and after the Civil War and has seen a lot of history.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The original hand signed 1865 “The State of Georgia” $10 note was issued from Milledgeville, Georgia. The note has the hand inscribed serial number “6700”. ... moreThe black protective seal was stamped on the back. It is printed on one side only.The top edge is a bit rough but the 1865 series are rare.The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About” on front page for more information on the framing and artifacts
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$6.99 Shipping Location: Williamsburg, United States Letter B 1850s-60s superieur france button Original 45d70 Civil War New York. Shipped with Economy Shipping.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States Original 1863 - 65 Confederate stamp and envelope sent to “Tibby Station” in Mississippi. It has the Selma, Alabama cancel mark. This issue was designed ... moreand engraved on steel by John Archer and transferred to either copper plates or steel plates.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States An original hand signed 1864 note issued by “The State of Louisiana” from Shreveport, Louisiana. The “One Dollar” currency has the hand inscribed serial ... morenumber “8365” at right side. The note was printed by “South-west Print”. The note has vignettes of a steamship at center and Minerva at left with a plain back.The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About Collectors Frame” for more information on the framing and artifacts.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The engraved bond was printed by “Evans & Cogswell, Columbia, S. C.” and has the vignette of Alexander H. Stephens. There were 29,996 of this type Bond ... moreissued. Plain back.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The note was engraved by “B. Duncan Richmond” with the hand inscribed serial number is “19771” in red ink. There were about 200 different people who signed ... morefor each treasury official.
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$19.00 Shipping Location: New York, United States An original letter, written in blue ink and signed by the famous General Custer of the Civil War. This unique piece of history is a double-sided letter, ... morepenned in General Custer's own hand, on official headquarters Civil War stationery.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States Original hand signed fractional currency issued by the “State of North Carolina” in 1862. The “Fifty Cents” note is also hand inscribed with the serial ... morenumber “7667”. The note was issued out of Raleigh, North Carolina and was printed by “J.T. Paterson & Co.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The note has the hand inscribed serial number “6674” in brown ink with the plain back. Notes like this were still in use through out the southern states ... moreduring the Civil War.
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$8.70 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The engraved bond was printed by “Evans & Cogswell, Columbia, S. C.” and has the vignette of Alexander H. Stephens. It is hand numbered “18334” and was ... morehand signed by Robert Tyler. There were 29,996 of this type Bond issued.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States An original hand signed 1863 note issued by “The State of Louisiana” from Shreveport, Louisiana. The “Five Dollars” currency has the hand inscribed serial ... morenumber “24?80” at right side. The center vignette is a personification of the North and South in conflict. It has the fancy back and was printed by “B. Duncan. Columb.”. The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About” on front page for more information on the framing and artifacts.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States Printed on one side only, it has the hand inscribed serial number “8574” in red ink. The note was printed by “A. Malus N.O.” on cream colored paper.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States Original 1855 “The State Bank of South Carolina” issued from Charleston, S.C. The note is hand signed and inscribed with the serial number “430”. Pre ... more1861 dated notes like this were still in use during the Civil War.
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$19.00 Shipping Location: New York, United States Sadly, he died just two years after they got married. There are 24 pages of her personal thoughts and diary entries. 1864 Sallie E. Moore's Love & Death ... moreDiary And Letter Amidst Civil War. In Reference, Relates To, And/Or Special Content : The Civil War, Slavery, Sallie E. Moore, Walter B. Haldeman, Slavery.
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$8.70 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The vignette is of the Treasury Building in Richmond. There were 15,046 issued of this type Bond. Plain back.
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$6.00 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States An 1863 hand signed “The County of Fluvanna” fractional currency issued in Palmyra, Virginia. It has the hand inscribed serial number “10618”. The notes ... morewere printed on the backs of larger un-issued Richmond bonds. These fractional notes were issued by most institutions due to the coin shortage in both the North and South.The note measures 1 7/8” x 4 3/8”.The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About Collectors Frame”, below the reviews on the front page, for more information on the framing and artifacts.
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$6.80 Shipping Location: Fredericksburg, United States The original hand signed 1861 “State of North Carolina” - “One Dollar” note was issued from Raleigh, N.C.. The serial number “1963” was also hand inscribed. ... moreThe vignette is Commerce and Industry holding a 1. It has a plain back as is common for the period.The note will be shipped in a protective sleeve with a dated, hand signed Letter of Authenticity with a photograph of the currency above. All of the artifacts on our site are guaranteed to be original Civil War issue or as stated. Please see our "About” on front page for more information on the framing and artifacts.
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$21.30 Shipping Location: Greenville, United States TEA SERVICE, MADE BY REED & BARTON, EST 1824, TAUNTON, MA. THE HALLMARK ON ALL 3 PIECES IS A GLOBE OVER MF'D & PLATED BY REED & BARTON, 3233. ON THE TEAPOT ... moreTHE LETTER C IS ADDED AND ON THE CREAM & SUGAR IS THE ADDITION OF THE WORD GILT.
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$7.48 Shipping Location: SALFORD, United Kingdom Robert Watson-Watt, Scottish pioneer of radar (died 1973). Coronation 28 June 1838. Persia:[250]. Woodham-Smith, p. 281. Reign 20 June 1837 – 22 January ... more1901. Sorry about the poor quality photos. Queen of the United Kingdom (more. ).
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1864 St Louis Civil War Letter General Sherman Militia
1864 St Louis Civil War Letter General Sherman Militia This is a great 4 page handwritten letter from St Louis from 1864. It says in part, I saw Mr Aydlett. One of our old merchants yesterday and he told me that Genl Sherman had knocked the Malish into a cocked hat, is it so? Well you’re right. Yes I intend to steer clear of the Secesh in this town…I had a long ride out to the fairgrounds and Camp Jackson and all round the city a day or so ago… Check out my! Be sure to add me to your!
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1864 UNION CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER 121st OHIO INFANTRY REGIMENT
Very interesting 3-1/2 pp. letter dated Tiners Station. Tennessee, Feb 15 1864, from Private William E. Scott, Company"I, 121st Ohio Infantry Regiment, to his mother, Mrs Scott and sisters, Leesburgh, Union County, Ohio with original postal cover franked with contemporary 3c Washington postage stamp, postmarked Chattanooga TN, Feb 22 1864. The content reads. In part: my health is good. I have not had a letter from you for over 2 months and I begin to think please take more time in informing your dear son the particulars of affairs in Union County, especially in Leesburg Town. Tell me all the news. Write a general history of the past. The boys is all well. in our company. The weather is nice here. The roads is good. We moved camp whilst John Wood was gone home. He is here and got back on the 4th of the month. Was in the brigade hospital. ... moreHeard from him. he is about the same as he was when he left the regiment. We are camped at Tiners Station on the Chattanooga& Knoxville Railroad, 8 miles from Chattanooga. At the time Union troops were guarding the railroad every 10-20 miles. There is a great many deserters coming through our lines every day. I think this cursed rebellion is near to a close. I hope so. At least there is no chance for us to get furloughs now or I could come home. I will be home in about 1-1/2 years. signed] W. E. Scott. William E. Scott(1839-1911) 23 years old, enlisted on Aug 22 1862 as a Private, and was mustered into Company"I, 121st Ohio Infantry Regiment, on Sep 11 1862. He was mustered out on Jun 8 1865 at Washington DC. Scott was buried in the Scott Cemetery, Leesburg Township, Ohio. John A. Wood. Mentioned in the letter, was also a Private in Company"I. Our brief research file is included. Letter is in good condition. Some splits at fold skillfully repaired, postal cover has age wear, roughly opened at right. We have been in the paper Americana business since 1953 and are members of both the Manuscript and Ephemera Societies as well as numerous other collector orga
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RARE CIVIL WAR HAND COLORED MAGNUS PATRIOTIC ILLUSTRATED LETTER SHEET c1861
An original and rare hand-colored illustrated letter sheet published 1861 by Charles Magnus of New York. The front of this unused letter sheet is divided into two parts. The top half showing a view of the Capitol and the City of Washington, D.C. and the bottom half is a map showing that section of Virginia between Washington and Manassas Junction, the site of the recent Battle of Bull Run. These patriotic letter sheets were published before and during the Civil War, and were designed to be used for correspondence but many were saved for the graphics and views. This is one of the rarest of the Magnus series. Size 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" very good condition, possibly trimmed slightly along the right edge. A wonderful example of a Civil War letter sheet.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. ... moreCheck our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking.
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1863 UNION CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS LETTER - 21st MISSOURI INFANTRY REGIMENT
Very interesting 4 pp. letter dated Clinton. Kentucky, Mar 11 1863, from Corporal William E. Demoney, Company"B, 21st Missouri Infantry Regiment, to friend, John H. Donaldson, Greenwich Station, Huron County, Ohio, with original postal cover franked with contemporary US 3c Washington postage stamp, Columbus KY, Mar 14 1863 postmark. The content reads. In part, Your letter found me well and hearty. I was waiting for pay. Which came at least, but not as much as I expected, consequently I shall not be able to send you as much as I had calculated. I only received two month's' pay. I was expecting four, so you see I shall be obliged to disappoint you, but it is a disappointment to me as it is to you. If I had received as much as I expected to, I should[have] sent you sixty dollars, but. I will only send you thirty five dollars, and ... moreI am obliged to send it in a letter as there is no express office here. if you get it, I should like to have you send me an answer immediately. You can endorse. the note that you hold against father and send him a receipt. You wanted to help me in the payment of that note, if I could, I will aid all I can. I will send you more perhaps the next time I receive pay. There is four months' pay due me yet, but how soon I get it is more than I can tell. I saw Levi Christmas day at Columbus, Kentucky. He went through Union City while we were there, but as I was on duty the day he went through, I did not see him, nor have not heard from him since. I shall be very glad to accept your invitation when I get through soldiering, if I am alive, which I hope, and trust I may. We are now stationed about twelve miles from Columbus at an outpost for Columbus. The weather is fine today. We have had a great sight of rain down here. It has rained almost very day for the last two months, consequently the mud is awful deep. We have had snow to the depth of 15 inches down here this winter. signed] William Demoney. We found only one man with the name William E. Demoney in the Civil War re
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1862 Battle of Shiloh Civil War Letter Wisconsin Graves Bullets Slaves
1862 Battle of Shiloh Civil War Letter Wisconsin Graves Bullets Slaves A wonderful Civil War letter from Francis S. Marshall from Wisconsin Letter describing the battlefield at Shiloh. It was written to his brother Herbert. It is 4 pages long and was written from Pittsburg, TN, 20 May 1862. Marshall later became an officer in the 88th United States Colored Infantry. He was a resident of Linwood. WI. His regiment had fought at Shiloh six weeks before: Herbert, this is a hard-looking place here. I wish you were to see it, and see the graves there is here, and see the bulletts and cannon balls that lay on the ground. Next day after the battle I saw sights that I never want to again. This battle ground will be visited for years to come to see the place were the battle of Shilaw was fought. He adds that"the inhabitants here are of a poor ... moreclass and very ignorant. The niggers are smarter than the whites here. Check out my! Be sure to add me to your!
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1863 UNION CIVIL WAR PRIVATE'S LETTER-25th MAINE INFANTRY REGIMENT-CHANTILLY VA
Very interesting envelope filled with(4) Union Civil War letters(two are partial) from Private Charles S. Sweetser. Company"G, 25th Maine Infantry Regiment to Miss H. E. Reta" Rowe, and another woman, identified only as"Nell, North Yarmouth, Maine. Postal cover has US 3c Washington postage stamp tied Washington, DC, Mar 25 1863. The content reads. In part: Chantilly. Virginia, May 23 1863, to Retta] This is on the last month of service in Va. I suppose at any rate, I hope so far, for I want to go home and eat bread and milk, while the milk is good and then- what- Why to tell you the truth, Reta, I don't have any idea of coming back if I can make things go right. But as they go as bad as they used to, I will make no promises at all. We have good times here, only I don't like the grub very well, but continue to get enough ... moreto eat. La says she don't believe I have changed one bit, and she don't want me to come back again. Thinks she can spare Randall better. I wouldn't wonder if La caught me yet in a civil hour, when you looked not for it. You supposed I wrote the widow several times after she wrote. I reckon you are. mistaken. I didn't write at all. She sent me a paper and when I got ready I returned the compliment and Tues I got another[letter] from her. I received yours last night and La Brad's also. A friend wanted Sweetser to let his hair"grow out, but writes, I am going to have it all cut off today. She don't know how hot it is here. and how uncomfortable. I should want my overcoat. But I haven't got[use] for it if it doesn't rain. I would sooner have my woolen blanket to keep me warm, and if does rain I can put on my drip coat, blouse and rubber blanket and roast if it is hot. signed] Charlie. Undated. No place named, to Nell] Yours[letter] came to hand last night as the celebrated Chinaman was out on picket looking for a Rebel, but nary Reb did he see. I sent you a long letter last week, and would now, but I have no time, for the mail goes in the mor
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Antique Letter 1861 Bantam Ohio Civil War Era VTG Paper Ephemera United States 1
An original antique letter written by a Lizzie M. Simpkins. This letter is dated the year the Civil War occured January 27 1861. It looks like it is from Bantam Ohio. The letter has some staining and tearing. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for looking. Please note I list new items every week. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Winning bid will pay $2.00 for shipping and handling. Shipping discounts available for multiple items won. For orders shipped in America take 50% off the regular shipping charge for each additional item won. Please note: The highest shipping and handling charge will be charged the full amount first. If you would like me to hold any items won to combine shipping with a future auction let me know and I will accommodate. I accept PayPal. Will ship to any location world wide. All shipping and handling rates to ... morelocations outside the United States are twice the listed amount in the item description. Buyers are responsible, for all customs, and international taxes, etc. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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CIVIL WAR 1864 SOLDIER LETTER 207TH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT WITH GOOD CONTENT
An original Civil War soldier letter with very good content. Written during the campaign against Richmond.Dated December 22, 1864 and written by Henry Gruver of the 207th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, Ninth Army Corps. to his father, he writes about the usual family information, gifts for Christmas and more. The major thrust of the letter is his description of night raids into the rebel held countryside, night marching, cold, hail and snow, and what was essentially a scorched earth policy. Rebel homes are burned, the corn, wheat, apples and livestock all taken or destroyed, skirmishing with the enemy, and threats to hang captured rebels. Four pages, 5" x 8" folds, original envelope, slight ink fading but still easily readable. Needs further research as Henry does not state where this is taking place. The 207th Pennsylvania was ... moremustered into the Army of the Potomac in September 1864 and served until May 1865. They fought in the Richmond campaign, Petersburg and Appomattox. They suffered heavy losses during that year due to battle and disease. Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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1861 CAMP ONONDAGA DC CIVIL WAR UNION SOLDIER LETTER-12th NEW YORK INFANTRY RGT
Very interesting 2 pp. Civil War Union soldier's letter. Written on patriotic letterhead depicting Union General Winfield Scott surrounded by American flags, dated Camp Onondaga(near Washington DC) Jun 14 1861, from Private Charles N. Charlie" Sterling, Company"F, 12th New York Infantry Regiment, to his sister, Miss Libby Sterling, Liverpool, Onondaga, New York, with colorful Union patriotic cover free franked by New York Congressman Charles H. Van Wyck, depicting"Columbia" holding flag, Washington DC, Jun 14 1861, postmark. Van Wyck commonly utilized his governmental free franking privilege to endorse soldier's letters to help them defray postage costs. The content reads. In part: You can't imagine how I would like to see the old'Cow. Lord bless her. I should like some of her milk very much indeed. If ... morewe had her down here. We could make lots of money, for her milk would be worth 10c a quart. Butter is two shillings a pound and common potatoes two dollars a bushel. It is rather an experience living here, isn't it? It don't cost much to keep us tho' for we have bread and meat for breakfast, meat and bread for dinner, coffee, meat and bread for'tea. Quite a bill of fare isn't it? I should like to see the old cat and her family. Are they doing well? How is Elmira? I remember her, too, however, I shall see them all, for I'm coming home before long. Not that I tired of'sojering' but the Secessionists shoot very careless, and moreover don't care who they hit. So I think that three month's practice in the'gloriest of war' will do. I have found out who'Porte Crayon' is. His name is[David Hunter] Strother. He is now a Col. in the Southern Army[this is incorrect. Please see below] a mistake. Mrs. Locke has to work like fury since she has come here, and I think she is getting somewhat sick of the business. She is all the time"sniveling' for fear Milo will get'shot or something' signed] Charlie. Union officer David Hu
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CIVIL WAR LETTER APRIL 28th 1865.UNION SOLDIER SEE BOOTH'S BODY BROUGHT INTO DC
Historiesbest: Bay Member since July 1999 ORIGINAL. AUTHENTIC COLLECTIBLES BY HISTORIESBEST OFFERING: 10" X 8" OVERALL IN SIZE LETTER WRITTEN TO HIS HOME AND TALKS ABOUT BOOTH'S BODY BEING BROUGHT INTO THE NAVAL YARD IN WASHINGTON D.C. AS WRITTEN: IN PART. I AM ON PICKET IN THE? OF WASHINGTON D.C. APRIL THE 28/65. BOOTHS BODY WAS CARIED INTIEW THE U.S. NAVEYARD YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND HIS? CO, WAS CONFINED IN CAPITAL HOUSE.FROM YOUR TRUE FRIEND.HENRY W. STUBBS" John Wilkes Booth(May 10. 1838– April 26, 1865) was a famous American stage actor who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. In Washington. D.C. On April 14, 1865. Booth was a member of the prominent 19th century Booth theatrical family from Maryland and. By the 1860s, was a well-known actor. 1] He was also a Confederate sympathizer. Vehement ... morein his denunciation of Lincoln, and strongly opposed the abolition of slavery in the United States PHOTO FOR REFERENCE ONLY! AUTHENTIC SIGNATURE. NOT A REPRINT OR PREPRINTED. NOTE.ANY STREAKS OR LINE ON THE PHOTO IS FROM MY SCANNER AND NOT ON THE PHOTO! CHARACTERISTICS ~~~TYPICAL MAILING FOLDS WITH TONING. NO SEPERATIONS VERY NICE FOR IT'S AGE. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS. GRAY BORDER FOR DEFINITION.~~~ PSA/DNA OFFERS AN ONLINE OPINION OF ANY AUTOGRAPH FOR A SMALL FEE. IF IN DOUBT USE IT. I HAVE AND IT'S VERY EASY. ALL SALES COME WITH MY SIGNED PERSONAL RECEIPT(COA) FOR YOUR PROTECTION. IT WILL BE A SIGNED RECEIPT. I STAND BEHIND ALL SALES. SHIPPING INCLUDES INSURANCE! Thank you for viewing my auction. Should you have time please view my other auctions. ~~Thank You~~
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1862 Civil War Letter Maryland Heights Stonewall Jackson McClellan
1862 Civil War Letter Maryland Heights Stonewall Jackson McClellan This is a great rare Civil War letter from October 11. 1862 from Pleasant Valley, Maryland. It was written by John L Phelps a member of the 11 th Regiment. NH Volunteers and is written on their letterhead and with their envelope. Phelps was taken prisoner at the battle of Wilderness and died before the end of the war. It has great content and says in part: We are in Burnside care. We have got very good camping ground. It is on the hill where we get good air and water and the boys are in good health and spirit. It is thought that we shall not see much more hard fighting. Jackson is all henned in with McClellan on one side and Segal and on another General in his rear. It is said by the officers in this camp that we shall be at home by the first of January… It is general talk ... morethat the rebels have made proposals to settles this thing…there was seventeen rebels come into our lines when we are at Sandy Hook. They just about starved. There was one of our company saving their swill for a man that lived right by where they were in camp and when they see that they took that and turned it on the ground and eat it up before they could stop them or get them into the house to feed them… They were the most ragged and forlorn looking beings that I ever seen in my life and they say that they are about a fair sample of Jackson’s whole army… Check out my! Be sure to add me to your!
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1863 UNION CIVIL WAR PRIVATES LETTER-19th IND. BATTERY OHIO LIGHT ARTILLERY
Very interesting 2+ pp. Union Civil War Private's letter. Dated Camp near Lexington, Kentucky, Mar 23 1863, written on patriotic bordered stationery with small blind embossed American flag at upper left with legend"Union, from Private Orrin L. White, 19th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery, to his parents. The content reads. In part: I have not heard anything from home in some days. But as there is some excitement here at present, I thought perhaps you would like to hear from me. You see, the Rebs are trying to catch us in a trap, but I hardly think they will do it, although the report is that they have driven our forces back from Danville& across the Kentucky River about 20 or 25 miles from here. This report was brought in by a negro from Danville, and I rather think this report needs confirmation, though I think there ... moreis no doubt that there is quite a force at Danville and that the Rebs have driven our men from that place. Hurrah, there comes Ace with a letter for me. Must stop& read it. signed] O. F. Wait. Direct to Lexington KY. Orin L. Wait. 19 years of age, enlisted on Aug 6 1862 as a private. On Sep 10 1862 he mustered into the 19th Independent Battery, Ohio Light Artillery. He was shot through the heart and killed, while talking to some comrades, at Kenesaw Mountain, on Jun 29 1864, and was buried at Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia. The 19th Independent Battery was organized at Cleveland OH on Sep 10 1862. During Private White's service. The 19th Independent Battery fought, before he was killed, at the Battles of Campbell's Station, Rocky Faced Ridge, Resaca, New Hope Church, Pine Hill, and Kolb's Farm and the Assault on Kenesaw. Our brief research file. Including regimental history, is included. Good condition. We have been in the paper Americana business since 1953 and are members of both the Manuscript and Ephemera Societies as well as numerous other collector organizations. Check out my! Be sure to add me to your!
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CIVIL WAR SOLDIER LETTER 6TH UNITED STATES CAVALRY IN DEFENSE OF WASHINGTON 1861
An original Civil War soldier's letter with good early in the war content that needs careful reading as the writer does not seem to have been well educated. Dated"Camp East of the Capitol Washington City. November 16, 1861, and written on patriotic stationery, C. Frost[ writes to his brother a long letter about camp life and daily activity in the 6th United States Cavalry. He explains the daily routines, starting with reveille and stable call, guard mount and dress parade, and ending with taps, how to identify different U.S. regular cavalry regiments and those from state cavalry regiments. He seems to have been kicked by a horse"below the nee on the rite lage" but he will soon"be in my Sattle again" Much more. The 6th Cavalry at this time was involved in the defense of Washington. The regiment later spent the ... moreentire war with the Army of the Potomac, and fought in the Peninsula Campaign, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Yellow Tavern, Cold Harbor, and Appomattox.Four pages, 4 3/4" x 8" folds, very good condition, no envelope.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf54%3E-140502fe242-0x105-
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1862 CIVIL WAR NEW YORK ABOLITIONIST LETTER DEMANDING EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES
An original and important manuscript letter written during the Civil War by Dr. Henry A. Hartt to former New York Governor John A. King. Dated May 1, 1862, forwarding a copy of the Constitution of the"Liberty and Union Association" for King's approval and endorsement. The organization had been created to unite all those in favor of"Emancipation as the grand result" of the war, and to prevent the"threatened dangers of a reconstruction with slavery" At this time, President Abraham Lincoln was already considering freeing the slaves within the Confederacy, but not those in states that remained loyal. It was a major political issue, pushed strongly by the abolitionist movement who feared a peace with the South that would leave slavery intact.Two pages, size 5" x 8" folds, very good condition, no envelope.HENRY ... moreALLAN HARTT[c1815-1893] was a prominent New York physician and leader of the Abolitionist movement in the City, whose house was later marked for burning during the Draft Riots of 1863. He founded the first hospital for incurable diseases in New York.JOHN A. KING was a former Governor of New York, a founder of the Republican Party and a strong supporter and advisor of President Lincoln.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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Civil War Letter David Bell Birney Gettysburg General 1864
Civil War Letter David Bell Birney Gettysburg General 1864 This is a great handwritten letter from David Bell Birney to Edward C Dyer requesting kegs of whiskey. Tobacco and cigars sent to his camp. It is from July of 1864 and Bell would die just a few months later. It is signed and guaranteed original. Check out my! Be sure to add me to your!
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April 1865 Civil War Letter Abraham Lincoln Assassination Lee Surrender
April 1865 Civil War Letter Abraham Lincoln Assassination Lee Surrender Battle Siege of Petersburg Battle Slaves Free This is one of the best end of war letters we have ever had. It was written by Will A White. 3 rd Brigade. 1 st Division. 6 th Army Corps on April 17 th. 1865 and talks in deep detail about the Battle of Petersburg, Lee’s Surrender, the reception by the former slaves and the murder of President Abraham Lincoln. There is even talk about the Confederates arming their slaves and the slaves saying that they were going to turn and fire on the rebels. It is 8 pages long and is handwritten and in very good condition. It says in part: Oh What glorious times we have had and at present our army is fairly crazy with joy Richmond that proud stronghold of Southern Chivalry at last in our possession. Petersburg ours Lee and his whole army ... moreprisoners of war to us. The despised Yankees. I told you in previous letter that the war was then virtually settled…the greybacks(rebs) have no organization that they can call a disciplined army. We have had a hard campaign of it while it lasted and the division to which I belong had the honor of fighting the last battle with Lees army before they surrendered and in this fight my regiment lost heavily. 9 officers and 196 enlisted men my company lost 5 killed and 15 wounded out of 40 which was just one half that went into the fight and some of the wounded will never recover. Our Corps has the Honor of being the first troops to break the lines of Lee’s army in front of Petersburg and right nobly they done it too in the first days of fight we captured 36 pieces of artillery and 24 battle flags and the city of Petersburg first placed its surrender into Lieut Col Neiler hands of our regiment although the 9 Corps were the first troops to enter the city… Our Corps was commanded by Major General Wright since the fight he has been promoted to Brigadier General in the Regular Service our Division was commanded by General Frank Wheaton our Brigade by Col Edwards Dreven Brigadier. I ne
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1819-1867 WILLIAM P. MASON FAMILY LETTER ARCHIVE w/ CIVIL WAR + US STAMP COVERS
I will be listing a variety of nice Antique and Vintage Items this week. Here is a Large 19thC LETTER AND CORRESPONDENCE ARCHIVE of the WILLIAM POWELL MASON(1791-1867) and Wife HANNAH Family of BOSTON. MA, WALPOLE, NH and LENOX, MA. This family collection includes everything you see. There are 34 LETTERS RANGING IN DATE FROM 1819-1867 MOSTLY OF EITHER HUSBAND TO WIFE OR WIFE TO HUSBAND plus Extra Envelope containing 1828 Family Written Mourning Poetry as well as a Cut Sheet of 19thC Paper with a FAMILY CREST WAX SEAL which has written"Seal in use in my family since the Revolution" not sure which family crest this is of. Since there are several different family names in the archive- see close-up photo) The MASON FAMILY were members of prominent Boston families. WILLIAM POWELL MASON(1791-1867) had a career in law and politics. He ... morewas the son of Jonathan Mason. A Federalist U.S. Senator and Representative from Massachusetts from 1786-1796. He married HANNAH ROGERS. A descendant of John Rogers(1630-1684, President of Harvard College) The letters are a fine documentation into Mid-19thC Upper-Class Boston Brahmin life. There are 19 LETTERS FROM WILLIAM POWELL MASON TO HIS WIFE HANNAH RANGING FROM 1844-1867(one folded April 11. 1844 letter with a partial remnant Scott#L51 Local Stamp on front) 11 LETTERS FROM HANNAH TO WILLIAM FROM 1835-1845; 2 1867 LETTERS FROM THEIR SON, WILLIAM POWELL MASON, JR. TO HIS MOTHER which speak mostly about the health condition of William Sr. while with William, Jr. in Walpole, NH(He would die shortly later) 1 EARLIER GENERATION 1819 ROGERS FAMILY LENGTHY LETTER from HENRY B. ROGERS TO MISS. MARTHA ROGERS written from Cambridge, MA to Exeter,NH; a c.Early 1860's Wedding Invitation Response with a Scott#26 Stamp on Cover; and AN ENVELOPE CONTAINING DATED 1828 HANDWRITTEN POETRY WRITTEN BY A YOUNG"LILLIE" ON THE DEATH OF A MISS. ELLEN SLADE. Included in the William Mason letters to his wife Hannah are A GROUP OF FOUR AUG.24-27. 1862 CIVIL WAR RELATED LETTERS written by
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1862 Civil War Letter Camp Curtin PA Standoff w/Guns Officers
1862 Civil War Letter Camp Curtin PA Standoff w/Guns Officers This is a great Civil War letter from 1862 from a soldier at Camp Curtin in Pennsylvania. It is handwritten and 4 pages long and says in part: I enlisted the next week after I saw you though at the tat time I did not think I should. I went to Warren and stayed 4 weeks then to Camp Crossman at Huntington. Whence we came here about the last week of Nov. This is very old camp and very healthy. Our Regt is not filled up yet but it will be in a week or two when we shall go to Washington I think. There was an attempt made to consolidate us with Col Murray’s regt and throw out Col Curtis from his office but we armed ourselves with our pistols and knives, we have not got our guns yet, clubs and spades and told them we would fight till we died rather than obey the order… I suppose the Bucktails ... moreare satisfied now they have fought a battle they were always so eager for a fight. I am very glad they suffered so little. I hope their victories may always be as bloodless… Check out my! Be sure to add me to your!
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June 3 1863 Vicksburg Civil War Letter Battle Soldiers Killed
June 3 1863 Vicksburg Civil War Letter Battle Soldiers Killed Trying to Destroy Rebel Works Champion Hills This is a wonderful letter from the Vicksburg Campaign during the Civil War. It is from June of 1863 from a soldier named Charlie who was an officer in the 20 th Illinois Regiment. It is 8 pages long and handwritten with detailed accounts of their battles up until encountering the Rebel Army in Vicksburg. It is a fantastic letter and is in good condition. It says in part: Being within short range of the enemies works we are continually harassed by his sharp shooters and it is rather dangerous to be safe most any place for his balls are continually whistling in our ears and we are at all times more or less exposed to his fire yet we have become so accustomed to it that we do not seem to realize the danger of our positions and but very ... morefew take any care to shield themselves from enemy fire. Consequently there are more of our men killed and wounded than would be if they did not unnecessarily expose themselves… From the time we placed our feet on Mississippi soil. Every foot of ground has been contested by the enemy but we have gradually driven him before us beating him at every point until we now have him within his entrenchments at this his stronghold completely surrounded… On the first day of May we met him and gave him Battle at Thompsons Hills where after a hotly contested engagement of about eight hours we drove him from the field camping that night on the battlefield among the dead and wounded. Early next morning we pursued him after a light skirmish he retreated him and followed him ten miles when we camped on Bayou Pierre for the night…had scarcely crossed the Bayou when we were fired into by his artillery…yet heavy skirmishing was kept up until night at which time we had driven him across Big Black River and so closely pursuing him that he did not have time to destroy the bridge after him here we remained in camp for several days awaiting supplies on its arrival we moved towards Jackson… On arriving a
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CIVIL WAR RECONSTRUCTION ARMY GEORGIA LETTER 1867 COL JOHN RITTER 33 INFANTRY
An original and interesting letter reflecting the slow pace of service in the post-Civil War Army of Reconstruction of the South. Dated Macon. Georgia, February 3, 1867, from Colonel John F. Ritter to his friend Colonel James Lofland, who is retired at his home in Milford, Delaware. News about the command, his unhappiness in Georgia and desire to go to Natchez, afraid he may be transferred to Chattanooga. He hopes Congress will pass the Army Bill to raise salaries for"poverty-stricken" officers but is not hopeful. He starts service on a General Court, which has at least 60 cases waiting, and urges Lofland to return to the service. Very interesting letter. Four pages, 5" x 8" folds, very good condition with original envelope[stamp missing]Colonel James Lofland had served as an Army Paymaster during the war and early Reconstruction.Colonel ... moreJohn F. Ritter was serving at the time of this letter with the 33rd Infantry. He graduated West Point in 1856 and served in the Infantry and the Cavalry during the Civil War. He was breveted in 1862,for gallantry at Apache Canyon, New Mexico, and died in 1872. Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty years in business. 14 day return if not as described. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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VERY GOOD AUG 1865 UNION CIVIL WAR SOLDIER'S LETTER-12th MAINE INFANTRY REGIMENT
Very interesting 5 pp. Army of Occupation Union Civil War soldier's letter. With some better content, dated Thomasville, Georgia) Aug 10 1865, from Private Elwood S. Daley(listed in official records as Elwood S. Daley) Company"G, Maine 12th Infantry Regiment, to his brother, F. W. S. Frank" Daly, and his father, at Lowell, Massachusetts. The content reads. In part: I received your letter last night with three dollars in it. my health is very good. I was never so well in all my life. You would laugh I guess. I wish you could just see me in my tent. You would laugh. I guess my weight is about 128-1/2 pounds. All I had on was pants and a shirt[ cap. I am so darn lazy that I have a Negro boy to work for me. I don't have the first thing to do. Only go on guard. I did not think that I was going to have such a nice time of it when ... moreI came out here& the 14 Maine Reg. are on their way home. All the Maine Reg. have gone] home, but this[Regiment] Our Colonel says the 12 Me. Regt. have got to serve their time out. We should have been home by this time, if it had not been the same officers. We was ordered home when we got into Savannah from Augusta& the boys in this Regiment are now raising Hell. They get drunk, sing and holler about the officers. I should pity the officers if I was going into a battle, for I believe the boys would shoot them all. The Companies are all to gather now.Well I am thinking now when I get home I shall go to sea the rest of my days to see some more of the world. I dreamed has night that I was sailing'round Cape Horn and I saw lot of ships that got wreck[ed] I never dreamed of being home yet, only I have seen you in a strange place. Frank, there may be some bad words in this letter, but I don't care. signed] E. S. Daly. Our brief research file. Including regimental history, is included. Poor condition. Some staining, otherwise complete and readable. We have been in the paper Americana business since 1953 and are members of both the Manuscript and Ephemera
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CIVIL WAR 138 PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS 1864 LETTER NAMING CLERKS FOR SUTLER
An original Civil War manuscript letter dated February 6. 1864, from the Headquarters of the 138th Pennsylvania Volunteers to the Provost Marshal General from Sutler H.A. Pinkham, requesting five men named be registered as clerks for the Sutler of the 138th Pennsylvania Regiment.Overall size 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" folds, normal aging, ink somewhat faded, overall very good condition, forwarding information through chain of command on reverse. A rare Civil War Sutler's document.H.A. Pinkham was the Sutler chosen in 1863 by the officers of the 138th Pennsylvania to service the needs of the men of the regiment. These five assistants were named to replace earlier appointed assistants.The 138th Pennsylvania was one of the true fighting regiments of the Army of the Potomac. They fought at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Cedar Creek, ... morePetersburg and Appomattox and sustained many casualties.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking.
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2 Page Letter 1885 General Lewis Merrill Civil War Missouri Guerillas
2 Page Letter 1885 General Lewis Merrill Civil War Missouri Guerillas This is a wonderful 2 page handwritten letter from General Lewis Merrill. Who commanded a group of soldiers against Missouri Guerillas during the Civil War and fought against the Ku Klux Klan in South Carolina after the war. The letter is from 1885 when he retired to Philadelphia and is all in the hand of Merrill who is writing about family matters. It has great content and is guaranteed original and signed. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list!
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SURRENDER OF LEE & ABRAHAM LINCOLN NEW YORK FUNERAL & MORE 1865 CIVIL WAR LETTER
An interesting manuscript letter written by a well educated woman about the end of the Civil War.L.D. Thompson writes to her cousin Elizabeth. Dated New York, May 4, 1865, about all that has transpired since her last letter. These is some news about family and friends toward the end, but the beginning is filled with news about the surrender of Lee's Army, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the surrender of Joe Johnson, and the reward and hunt for Jeff Davis. She witnessed the New York funeral procession for the dead President Lincoln and notes it"was the greatest procession that ever took place in this city& perhaps in the world" She expresses sympathy for General Lee"as he has fought so well though in a bad cause" but she claims he could have easily prevented the"cruel treatment of our prisoners" ... moreShe hopes the Nation will get back to normal soon. Three pages, size 5 1/4" x 8" folds, one fold separating otherwise good condition, no envelope.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty five years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. We accept PayPal and other forms of payment. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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50TH NEW YORK ENGINEERS 1864 CIVIL WAR LETTER SICK SOLDIER PLEADS TO RETURN
An original Civil War letter from William Brooks. A recovered sick soldier of the 50th New York Engineers, to Captain Michael McGrath, commander of Company F, pleading to return to his old position in the Company. Dated Washington, D.C. September 20, 1864, well written and addressed to Captain McGrath at Petersburg, Virginia, Brooks tells how he is cured of his illness, and the many men he has met who want to join the 50th Engineers, and his own willingness to return to the cause. He closes his letter in a Masonic fashion.Three pages, size 5" x 8" folds, very good condition with original envelope. Captain Michael McGrath was a member of the 50TH NEW YORK ENGINEERS. This regiment served throughout the Civil War with the Army of the Potomac, building roads, pontoon bridges, fortifications and more. They served in the Peninsula Campaign, ... moreFredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and Appomattox. Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty years in business. 14 day return if not as described. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28e013%3F%3E%3A-143e571cacf-0xed-
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1860 Civil War Phillips Academy Andover MA General Andrew A Humphreys Letter
This auction is for an Antique Handwritten Letter of Recommendation. Envelope reads: Harry H. Humphreys. Care of Capt. A. A. Humphreys, War Department, Washington D.C. Lightly(written in pencil) showing how he was regarded as a youth when at Andover. Letter reads: Mr. H. H. Humphreys has been a member of the Eng. Dept. of Phillips Academy during the past two years. Studying Grammar, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Surveying, Conic Sections& Analytical Geometry. Mr. H. is a young man of fair abilities, good habits& generous feelings. He has been uniformly courteous to his teachers& obliging to his associates, faithful in study& punctual in attendance to school duties& has had fair success in his various studies. I consider him a young man worthy of confidence& encouragement. Signed: J. S. Eaton. Teacher ... morein Eng. Dept. of P. A. Andover. Ms. July 25, 1860 Google information we found listed below: The paper has an embossed watermark in the upper left corner. Measures 8 x 10 inches and had been folded in half with one side of the page written in ink. Envelope is written in ink. The document is authentic and not a reproduction. We acquired this at a local estate sale here in Charleston South Carolina. Colors are not true. Due to the reflections from the camera or scanner. Please email with any questions that you may have or for additional photos. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS. READ AUCTION DESCRIPTION, TERMS, SHIPPING FEES& ASK A LOT OF QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING! Paypal Only Payment is due within 3 days after the close of auction. You will receive an automated ebay notice on the 4th day. If you have a(0) feedback. Please email before bidding or we will cancel your bid. This has been an ongoing problem because either the bidder cannot be identified, non-payment, or they are no longer registered bidders after our auction ends. With ebay's new policy on shipping. Insurance, etc. we will display the fees on the shipping labels. Insurance will be included if needed. You will receive track
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RARE Dorothea Dix 1866 Autograph Letter to Civil War General Blunt - ALS Signed
RARE Old Manuscript Letter Famous Activist& Superintendent of Army Nurses- Civil War Dorothea Dix 1866 Autograph Letter Signed To Civil War General Asa Blunt For offer. An early ORIGINAL signed manuscript document. Estate find. Vintage. Old, antique, Original- NOT a Reproduction- Guaranteed! Interesting letter. With very good content. Please see below for more on this famous 19th century woman. 2 pgs. Signed at top of first page. In very good condition. Please see photos for details. If you collect Americana history. 19th century American autograph manuscript handwriting, letters. Correspondence, Civil War, etc. this is one you will not see again. A nice piece for your paper/ ephemera collection. Perhaps some genealogy research information as well. Combine shipping on multiple bid wins! Dorothea Lynde Dix(April 4. 1802– July 17, 1887) ... morewas an American activist on behalf of the indigent insane who, through a vigorous program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, created the first generation of American mental asylums. During the Civil War, she served as Superintendent of Army Nurses. Early life She was born in the town of Hampden. Maine, and grew up first in Worcester, Massachusetts, and then in her wealthy grandmother's home in Boston. She fled there at the age of twelve, to get away from her alcoholic family and abusive father. She was the first child of three born to Joseph Dix and Mary Bigelow. Her father was an itinerant worker.1]a] About 1821 she opened a school in Boston, which was patronized by the well-to-do families. Soon afterwards she also began teaching poor and neglected children at home. But her health broke down, and from 1824 to 1830 she was chiefly occupied with the writing of books of devotion and stories for children. Her Conversations on Common Things(1824) had reached its sixtieth edition by 1869. In 1831 she established in Boston a model school for girls, and conducted this successfully until 1836, when her health again failed.2] In hopes of a cure, in
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WAR DEPARTMENT LETTER TO GENERAL CADWALADER 1864 TO RAISE A CIVIL WAR REGIMENT
An official manuscript copy of a Civil War letter dated Provost Marshal General's Office. War Department, January 8, 1864, from Provost Marshal General James B. Fry to Major General George Cadwalader, commanding defenses of the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This letter informs Cadwalader he has been authorized by the Secretary of War to raise a new regiment of volunteer infantry to serve as"guard, provost, and other like duties in the City of Philadelphia" The steps to be followed in doing so are then outlined, with note that the officers of the regiment will be appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania. A notation then follows that this is a"true copy" made July 22, 1865 by the Adjutant General's Department.Two pages, size 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" folds, very good condition.JAMES B. FRY[1827-1894] served ... moreas Provost Marshal General on the staff of President Abraham Lincoln. He was in charge of recruitment of soldiers, defense of the City of Washington, searching for rebel spies, controlling civilian unrest and care of military prisoners. His tenure was an extremely controversial one, often criticized for being too extreme.GEORGE CADWALADER[1806-1879] served in the Mexican War and as Major General in the Civil War. He held commands in Maryland, the Army of the Shenandoah, and at Corinth. He was later placed in command of the defenses of the City of Philadelphia after Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. We accept PayPal and other forms of payment. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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CIVIL WAR 7TH CONNECTICUT REGIMENT SOLDIER LETTER WITH GREAT BATTLE CONTENT
An original handwritten Civil War soldier's letter written by Sergeant Albert B. Kinney of the 7th Regiment. Connecticut Volunteers, dated"Before Richmond" November 24, 1864. He outlines his history with the regiment beginning at Port Royal and the Siege of Charleston, through Richmond and Petersburg. He notes the extensive casualties, that the Regiment once numbered 1100 men at the beginning of the campaign and had less than 200 left for picket duty. He has reenlisted for three years, been wounded, promoted to Sergeant, and is preparing for winter camp by building log cabins. A great letter with one man's experiences during the war as he moved from recruit to battle hardened veteran. Three pages 5" x 8" folds, staining but easily readable, no envelope. A very good Civil War letter that needs further research. ... moreGuaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking.
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CIVIL WAR UNION NAVY RECRUITING LETTER 1864 PAY OF ADVANCE BOUNTIES TO SEAMEN
An original manuscript"retained" copy of a letter sent from the Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting. United States Navy, dated Washington, February 26, 1864, to the recruiting officer in Chicago, Illinois, outlining a new directive from Congress that newly enlisted seamen will be paid three months advance pay as a bounty to be drawn against any future prize money[ from capture of rebel ships and blockade runners] Two pages, size 8" x 14" too large for scanner, shown in parts] folds, part of left edge on page one trimmed without affecting content, very good condition.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. We accept PayPal and other forms of payment. ... moreForeign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking.
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CHARLES S. OGDEN U.S. AMBASSADOR TO CANADA CIVIL WAR 1862 LETTER ABOUNT UNIFORM
An original manuscript letter written to CHARLES SMITH OGDEN from the firm of E.Owen& Company. Suppliers of uniforms, related to the type of uniform and buttons worn by a member of the Consular Service of the United States. Dated Washington, D.C. April 14, 1862, this historic letter explains that buttons for his consular uniform are being forwarded, and describes a U.S. Consul's uniform coat and cap in detail as the same as a Naval Captain but with consular buttons. Etc.Three pages, 8" x 10" folds, ink is somewhat faded but legible, good condition with no envelope present.CHARLES SMITH OGDEN[1822-1904] was a Philadelphia businessman and politician. He was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as the first United States Consul to Canada. His office was established in Quebec, and he served 1861-1865 during the Civil War, ... morea time of great tension between the two countries due to many Confederate sympathizers, agents and spies in Canada.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking. 0fe.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d70f%2B%3E0fe-145a6a03116-0x103-
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LETTER FROM CREWMAN ON BOARD WHALING SHIP "EUPHRATES" HAWAII 1863 CIVIL WAR
An original manuscript letter written over several days by Jacob Ashley to his sister Ella describing his time ashore in the Hawaiian Islands aboard the whaling ship"Euphrates" The letter is dated Hilo. November 2, 1863,and deals with family matters, and his brothers Luther and Albert who are in the army. The ship came to Hilo to provide liberty and recruit new crewmen, and is moving to Honolulu in a few days. He later writes about brother Luther who he has heard is ill and may not make it home. He meets a friend who is sailing home and should be back by April. He sails again for the Coast of California"fishing" and will return to the Islands in April. They have taken about 1200 barrels of whale oil to date. Four pages, 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" folds, original envelope as found with Honolulu and San Francisco postmarks.The ... moreship"Euphrates" sailed from New Bedford, Massachusetts, August 5, 1863 under Captain Thomas Hathaway, bound for the Pacific Ocean and the Northwest Coast. She was captured and burned by the Confederate Raider"Shenandoah" in 1865 near the end of the Civil War. Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty five years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf52%3E-145a7cd4ed4-0x10e-
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Antique Letter 1861 Oakley Williamsport Pennsylvania Civil War Era VTG Paper USA
An original antique letter including the envelope. This letter is dated during the year of the Civil War. Oakley Jan 20 1861. The envelope appears to have the postmark of Williamsport Pennsylvania. The letter has some staining and and wear. The envelope has wear. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for looking. Please note I list new items every week. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Winning bid will pay $2.00 for shipping and handling. Shipping discounts available for multiple items won. For orders shipped in America take 50% off the regular shipping charge for each additional item won. Please note: The highest shipping and handling charge will be charged the full amount first. If you would like me to hold any items won to combine shipping with a future auction let me know and I will accommodate. I accept PayPal. Will ship to any location ... moreworld wide. All shipping and handling rates to locations outside the United States are twice the listed amount in the item description. Buyers are responsible, for all customs, and international taxes, etc. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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1864 CIVIL WAR ERA LETTER from PARIS KENTUCKY to MOBILE ALABAMA Hildreth Family
This is a 2 page handwritten letter. Written on the front and back sides of a single fold sheet. Written on laid paper that feels sort of glossy. The letter is to: DEAR UNCLE” and is dated“PARIS. Feb 4th, 1864” At the top of the first page is written“Hildreth” And on the side of the back page the letter is signed“Your affectionate Nephew Hildreth” The letter measures 5.25” x 8.25” It is in generally GOOD condition. With some age toning, a few age spots, and creases from where it was probably folded to fit into a small envelope(envelope is not present) overall the letter remains solid and the writing is bright and clear. It took me a moment or two to realize that the letter is from PARIS in BOURBON COUNTY. KENTUCKY(and not Paris, France) The writer talks about(James) MAGEE. The BRITISH CONSUL to MOBILE, ALABAMA during the CIVIL WAR, who reportedly ... moreEXTORTED PROTECTION MONEY from BRITISH CITIZENS LIVING IN THE SOUTH; plans to move his daughter to Paris(Kentucky) andplans to make money on the Civil War by giving credit to buyers because“the continuation of the War. appreciates rather than depreciates the paper in which the debt for the purchase of said security need by paid. and other matters. I have provided 3 scans of the letter: front page. Opened showing both pages, opened showing the backside(with the handwriting from the front side showing through) My transcription of the letter is below(I could not make out all words. The handwriting being somewhat difficult) Paris Feb 4th 1864 Dear Uncle: Yours of Jan 9th is at hand and was a very welcome( both as showing you are well enough to write and as renewing a correspondence which in old times was. I believe, mutually agreeable- and perhaps sometimes mutually advantageous. I wish I could renew it by giving you some hope of a favorable( to the MAGEE claim of which you write to me- but what you desire is perfectly impracticable- I have seen much of Mr. Magee for the last 3 o
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HEADQUARTERS LETTER TO GEN JOHN A LOGAN 15TH ARMY CORPS 1865 CIVIL WAR
An original OFFICIAL COPY of a letter dated Headquarters. Army of the Tennessee, Goldsboro, North Carolina, March 31, 1865 to GENERAL JOHN A. LOGAN, commanding the 15th Army Corps, reminding him that the appointments of Assistant Quartermasters for each Brigade and Division must be forwarded to headquarters by evening. A second letter from 15th Army Corps states this information had been forwarded to General John M Oliver, commanding 5th Brigade, in the absence of General Logan.Two pages, 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" folds, lined paper, very good condition. No envelope.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are ... moreobeyed. Thank you for looking.
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CIVIL WAR ARMY SURGEON 1863 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM MAINE CONGRESSMAN
An original Civil War letter from a member of Congress to the Army Surgeon General recommending the appointment of a Surgeon to the volunteer service. This handwritten message from John Hovey Rice. A member of Congress from Maine, is dated July 11, 1863 and addressed to Surgeon General William Hammond, and recommends the appointment of P.C. Porter of Waterville as a Surgeon in the Medical Service.Size 5" x 8" folds, no envelope, very good condition.JOHN HOVEY RICE[1816-1911] was a Maine attorney and politician. He was a founding member of the Republican Party in 1856, and served in Congress from 1861-1867.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty years in business. 14 day return if not as described. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless ... moreother arrangements are made. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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MAINE CHAPLAIN LETTER 1864 WONDERFUL CONTENT ON BATTLE FOR RICHMOND CIVIL WAR
An original and exceptional Civil War letter with wonderful content written by an educated man who was obviously a volunteer chaplain with the Union Army. The letter is dated the Theological Seminary. Bangor, Maine, December 20, 1864, and is written to"Brother" Nathaniel Melcher by N.W. Grover, who has apparently just returned from spending time at the front with the Christian Commission. He begins by bantering with Nathaniel about his spending his time with the ladies of the Western Prairies, and cautions him to"beware the ladies" before he is trapped. The writer then begins to describe his activities since he was at Petersburg when he last wrote. His Corps was ordered toward Richmond, they struck their tents and headed to the"Capital of Rebeldom" twenty miles away. The march is through torrential rain, mud ... moredeep and sticky, with the wagons following him in the dark as he leads them with a candle in a lantern. They wait to cross the pontoon bridge over the James River and arrive on the other side soaking wet, with no fires and dry clothes. The Corps moves on after breakfast and coffee, and his wagons make coffee and tea for the men by the barrel. There is desperate fighting, he is with the surgeons in an old house, sleeping on the floor and working as an assistant at the amputation tables. He gives a graphic description of the madness of the hospital with wounded laying all over the floor and grounds, rebels included. He writes letters for the wounded and tends to the dying, and is very proud of the work of the Christian Commission. They are under artillery fire every five minutes, not very pleasant birds to have flying around" more. He has returned to Bangor and teaching, and ends his letter with local news and talk of old friends.12 pages, size 5" x 8" folds, easily readable, very good condition, no envelope.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add
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PENNSYLVANIA DRAFT RIOTS 1862 CIVIL WAR LETTER WITH ORDERS FROM U.S. MARSHAL
An original and historic official Civil War manuscript letter from W.G. Reid. Deputy United States Marshal for Franklin County, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, to Major Scott, U.S. Army Provost Marshal at Hagerstown, Maryland. This letter, dated August 28, 1862, directs the Provost Marshal to take a posse of men to Quincy, Pennsylvania, to assist the Deputy Marshal with putting an end to groups that have been making threats of violence and interfering with officers trying to enroll men for the army.taking"a pretty strong force there may see no resistance" The second page offers directions for the route to follow.Two pages, size 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" folds, very good condition, no envelope.In August 1862, President Lincoln called for states to draft militia for the Civil War. This call led to riots in Pennsylvania and other states, ... moreand Secretary of War Stanton decided to postpone the draft for another year. This letter is obviously written in response to those threatened riots.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking.
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CHARLES S OGDEN U S AMBASSADOR TO CANADA CIVIL WAR 1862 LETTER ABOUT CONDITIONS
An original manuscript letter dated Quebec. October 19, 1862, written by CHARLES SMITH OGDEN, United States Consul to Canada, to his parents with news of his family, their relocation to Canada, the beauty of Quebec, their hotel accomodations and adapting to Canada. In addition, he writes of visitors from the States, the international community, the ex-President of Mexico in town, Parliament soon to open, and many speakers hoping to keep"war fever before the Canadians" trying to raise a militia[ probably to aid the Confederacy] A short note from his son to his grandmother is added as a post script. Four pages, 8" x 10" folds, U.S. Consulate blind stamp, very good condition with no envelope present.CHARLES SMITH OGDEN[1822-1904] was a Philadelphia businessman and politician. He was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln ... moreas the first United States Consul to Canada. His office was established in Quebec, and he served 1861-1865 during the Civil War, a time of great tension between the two countries due to many Confederate sympathizers, agents and spies in Canada.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking.
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Civil War Soldier's Letter Jeseph Mead Upper Bartlett NH Roanoak Island Rebels
I have no idea for sure if the young man writing this letter was a Civil War Soldier or not and I can’t find a date on the letter or envelope but I know anyone who knows postal history can tell better than I can. I did add an additional envelope with this letter because I found it in the same box as the other one. Don’t know if it even belongs but thought I’d throw it in. It’s just an envelope with a postmark from 1864 and addressed to“Selectmen of Carmel Me. It has no letter. However the other envelope that is addressed to“Mr. James Mead Upper Bartlett N. H. does have a letter. There are a few clues that tell me our author might be a soldier. The first is that he does mention the“rebels” in his letter and the second he signs the letter as“Jeseph Mead. Roenoak Island. 6 th Rig N. H. V. Co. So does he mean Regiment when he writes“Rig” and ... moreis it the New Hampshire Volunteer Company? Plus I do know that there was a famous battle called“The Battle of Roanoke Island” that took place in February of 1862. Much more on this too on the web. He’s a bit illiterate so perhaps this is what he means. Here is the actual letter exactly like he writes… Dear father. I thought I wod rite you a few lines today. I was glad to hear that you was geting a lon so well with you planting this spring and hope you will have a good crop this summer. I hope this rebellion will close so that I shall be to home in season to help in haying. I don’t hardley give up yet. The papers seam to say that they think that the rebells are on their last ledgs now. I hope they are but I think they will run so that we shall have to foller them. I want you to right to me and let me now how things are up there. I should like to have you rite what you under stand about the town paying Lisabeth eight dollars a month. How does the grass look up there and is there going to be eney pealing bark up there this spring and is business prety good up there. I should like to be up there and see the folks and the children and mother and want you to right…I wil
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HAWAII LETTER FROM CREWMAN ON WHALING SHIP BURNED IN ARCTIC 1865 CIVIL WAR
An original and historic manuscript letter written by Jacob Ashley to his brother. Describing the loss of his whaling ship, captured and burned in the Arctic by the Confederate Raider"Shenandoah" The letter is dated Honolulu, November 13, 1865,and details how his ship was the first of twenty to be burned, how over 200 crewmen were put aboard several ships, and he sailed as boat steerer on the"Brig Kohhola" for the return to Hawaii, whaling along the way[ we got about five hundred bbls after I joined her" He states he is sailing home to Massachusetts in the ship"Corinthian" another whaling vessel.One page, 8" x 10" folds, very good condition.Jacob Ashley served on the whale ship"Euphrates" which had sailed from New Bedford, Massachusetts, August 5, 1863 under Captain Thomas Hathaway, bound ... morefor the Pacific Ocean and the Northwest Coast. She was captured and burned by the Confederate Raider"Shenandoah" in 1865 just before the end of the Civil War. The"Corinthian" was also a New Bedford whale ship.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty five years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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Antique Letter Cover 1861 Civil War Era Niles Michigan Stamp Paper Postal USA 61
An original letter and cover. The letter is dated Niles Oct. 19, 1861 which was during the year of the Civil War. Niles is in Michigna. The letter is in good condition with some wear. The cover has some wear. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for looking. Please note I list new items every week. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Winning bid will pay $2.00 for shipping and handling. Shipping discounts available for multiple items won. For orders shipped in America take 50% off the regular shipping charge for each additional item won. Please note: The highest shipping and handling charge will be charged the full amount first. If you would like me to hold any items won to combine shipping with a future auction let me know and I will accommodate. I accept PayPal. Will ship to any location world wide. All shipping and handling rates to ... morelocations outside the United States are twice the listed amount in the item description. Buyers are responsible, for all customs, and international taxes, etc. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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1862 Civil War Letter Stanmore School Sandy Spring Maryland
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CAPT ISAAC SHELBY CSA CONFEDERATE LETTER FOR CATTLE ARMY OF TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR
An original Confederate Civil War letter from Major W.M. Hopkins. Acting Chief of the Cavalry Division of Jones' Brigade, Army of Eastern Tennessee, dated May 1, 1864. The letter is sent to Captain Isaac Shelby, Jr. in response to a request for beef cattle, no doubt for feeding the army. Hopkins reports he has"88 Beef Cattle,remaining on my hands" but they are in bad condition for immediate use, and"it would be a great waste of meat to kill them now" He offers to keep them, as the grass is becoming abundant, and he"would be glad to graze my cattle a month longer"One page, pale blue paper, size 8" x 9" folds, very good condition.ISAAC SHELBY JR. of Kentucky was the grandson of Colonel Isaac Shelby, Revolutionary War hero and first Governor of Kentucky. He served on the Staff of General Simon Buckner, ... morecommander of the Army of Eastern Tennessee.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. We accept PayPal and other forms of payment. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking.
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Antique Letter 1864 Horse Car Baby Quincy Civil War Era Paper VTG America Old US
An original letter. The letter is dated during the year of the Civil War. Quincy May 29th 1864. The writer mentions a horse car and talks about a baby. The letter is in good condition with some wear. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for looking. Please note I list new items every week. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Winning bid will pay $2.00 for shipping and handling. Shipping discounts available for multiple items won. For orders shipped in America take 50% off the regular shipping charge for each additional item won. Please note: The highest shipping and handling charge will be charged the full amount first. If you would like me to hold any items won to combine shipping with a future auction let me know and I will accommodate. I accept PayPal. Will ship to any location world wide. All shipping and handling rates to locations ... moreoutside the United States are twice the listed amount in the item description. Buyers are responsible, for all customs, and international taxes, etc. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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CIVIL WAR SOLDIER LETTER WITH GREAT DESCRIPTION OF WARTIME WASHINGTON c1861-62
An original well written and historic Civil War soldier's letter. Dated Washington, D.C. June[ circa 1861-62] from Roman to his friend Ellen. He is a soldier from Pennsylvania who has managed to be assigned as a United States Army Commissary Department clerk and storekeeper in charge of the grocery storeroom in the United States Capitol. His comfortable office is under the Capitol dome, and he and his staff deal out provisions to the soldiers in Washington. He describes his job as such, but also gives an excellent description of wartime Washington, D.C. including the buildings, the streets, public parks and monuments, the Potomac River and the Capitol building with its partially completed dome. He has apparently included a view of the city, but that no longer accompanies the letter] Roman says he sees the"great men of our country" ... morenow that Congress has assembled, but he expects they will pass a few bills to carry on the war and then leave. At night, he listened to band music and several speeches by politicians. He remarks the ladies"take great pains to make the soldiers contented" A great letter from a soldier who is passing the war in comfort, and he knows it.Four pages, size 8" x 10" folds, some weakness and separations easily repaired with archival tap, no envelope.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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CIVIL WAR OFFICER LETTER 1865 GREAT CONTENT GOING TO TEXAS & POSSIBLY MEXICO
A very interesting Union officer's manuscript letter written at the very end of the Civil War.Lieutenant A. B. Ashley of the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment writes to his sister Ellen with news of his activities. The letter is dated Fort Johnson. James Island, South Carolina, July 13, 1865. He is obviously bored being commander of his company, and complains of his old wound being quite painful, another piece of bone is working its way out" Another officer has been married to a girl from Charleston, and he says he might do the same"for it is general among the officers here" He expects the Regiment will be ordered to Texas, and possibly"from there to Mexico"He would rather go there than stay where he is with all the paperwork. He later comments"I dont understand why there is so many troops going to Texas. We have ... morethe idea that it is for the purpose of driving"Mr French" from Mexico"3 pages, size 5" x 8" folds, very good condition with envelope.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 40 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking. 1?RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2B%3E%3B1%3F-1482ea64812-0x118-
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CIVIL WAR U.S. NAVY RECOMMENDATION LETTER FOR ENGINEER "U.S.S. ARKANSAS" 1865
Please note this is a ten day auction.An original retained copy of a manuscript letter of recommendation for a Civil War naval officer.This letter is dated West Gulf Squadron. Engineers Department, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 7, 1865, and is a testimony to the abilities of Arthur Clements, Second Assistant Engineer on board the"U.S.S. Arkansas" Signed by Joseph Cree, first Assistant Engineer.Size 8" x 10" folds, very good condition but the ink is starting to fade from age.U.S.S. ARKANSAS" was a steamer assigned in 1863 to the Gulf Blockade. She was sold after the war and lost in 1866 off Key Largo, Florida.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over 45 years in business. 14 day unconditional return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five ... moredays. Foreign shipments are not insured and are shipped at buyer's risk. All customs regulations are obeyed. Thank you for looking.
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COL ANDREW COWLES SIGNED LETTER 1875 75TH NORTH CAROLINA C.S.A. CIVIL WAR
Please Note: This is a ten day auction.An original manuscript letter dated Hamptonville. North Carolina, July 4, 1875 from ANDREW C. COWLES to his Uncle Hugh, discussing family and business.Size 8" x 10" folds, good condition, poor quality paper with some separation at folds and rodent damage, but readable with a good strong signature.If you collect Confederate autographs, this belongs in your collection.ANDREW C. COWLES[1833-1881] was a North Carolina businessman and politician. He was Colonel of the 18th Brigade, 75th North Carolina Militia, and was influential in gathering weapons for the defense of the State. After the Civil War, he served in the State Senate from 1865-1866 and 1870-1874. Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty five years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York ... moreresidents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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FRANK KING - Smethport Pennsylvania Civil War Vet Bucktails Ceres Letter 1866
Type: Handwritten Letter. From: Frank” Francis“Frank” John King) To: Marth” Martha Bell King) Origin: Smethport. McKean County, Pennsylvania) Date: April 17 th. 1866. Size: 5 x 7 3/4 inches Pages: 4. Content: The Frank King wants his future wife to write him for he has not heard from her. He also writes about the funeral of Lucy Smith(who Frank King thinks is George Smith’s daughter) at Ceres. Pennsylvania. Some of the other names found– C. Rounds, Jane Williams, Ella Carter, and Judge Morse. The place, Cuba(New York) is also found. Condition: Folds/creases. Few small tears, and some yellowing/soiling. Provenance: The letter comes from a collection of letters and papers related to the King and Bell families of Pennsylvania. History: Francis“Frank” John King(b. January 26th. 1838 at Sudbury, England. d. January 28th, 1903 at Washington, D.C. ... morewas a union soldier in the 13th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment(aka 42nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, or the 1st Pennsylvania Rifles, Kane's Rifles) or better known as the"Bucktails" King took part in many of the battles fought by the regiment. He reenlisted, like many in the regiment after it was mustered out on June 11th, 1864, and was sent to the 190th Pennsylvania Regiment. King was captured and spent the remainder of the war at Salisbury Prison Camp, North Carolina. He was married to Martha Bell(b. March 3rd, 1832 at Kings Run, Pennsylvania. d. November 28th, 1921 at Kings Run, Pennsylvania) They had one son, Frederick Bell King(b. July 12thm 1869 at Smethport, Pennsylvania. d. October 18th, 1923) Item Number: 000001. PAYMENT METHODS I DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL. I DO ACCEPT U.S. CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS Please contact me if you have any questions. Or any suggestions you have about payment methods. I am always happy to help. CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED: Visa. MasterCard, and American Express. MORE ON MY CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD PROCESSOR- PROPAY: You do not need an account to pay with Propay. All you need is a credit or debit card. ProPay is an
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ILLINOIS ADJUTANT GENERAL EWERT CIVIL WAR VETERAN DUNCAN GEN. HOWARD LETTER 1886
I DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL. I DO ACCEPT U.S. CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS PLEASE READ THE PAYMENT METHODS SECTION AT THE BOTTOM BEFORE BUYING Type: Handwritten letter. From: Theodore Ewert. To: Capt. Wm. Duncan. Origin: Springfield(Illinois) Destination: Elk Point. Dakota(Union County, Dakota Territory) today: South Dakota) Date: March 30 th. 1886. Size: 8 1/4 x 11 inches. Pages: 2 pages. Letterhead: State of Illinois. Adjutant General’s Office. Content: The letter deals with records relating to William Duncan’s service during the American Civil War. The names of Gov. R.J. Oglesby(Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby(1824-1899) And Gen. Howard(Civil War General, Oliver O. Howard) are found in the letter. Condition: Folds/creases. Rough/ bumped edges, small tears, several pin holes, and some soiling/discoloration. Provenance: The letter comes ... morefrom a small collection of letters related to William Duncan. History: Theodore Ewert(b. March 11 th. 1847 at Prussia(Germany) d. November 27 th. 1906 at Quincy, Illinois) was a U.S. Army officer during the American Civil War and post-Civil War period, and was the Illinois Adjutant General during the late 19 th century. During the American Civil War Ewert served in Thielman's cavalry. And later in the 12th U.S. colored heavy artillery. After the war, Ewert served in the 36th U.S. infantry(1867-69) U.S. Cavalry(1871-76) and 5th U.S. artillery(1878-83) After he left the army he served in the Illinois National Guard, and as Illinois Adjutant General. Capt. William Duncan(b. July 20 th. 1840 at Edinburgh, Scotland. d. February 4 th. 1925 at Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota) was a U.S. army officer in the American Civil War and politician. After leaving Scotland, Duncan eventually settled in Elgin, Illinois and graduated from Elgin Academy. During the American Civil War, he served in the 36 th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He distinguished himself serving under Gen. Oliver O. Howard during General William Tecumseh Sherman’s“March to the Sea” His exp
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KANSAS CITY FRANK KING CIVIL WAR VETERAN CHOLERA MO PENNSYLVANIA LETTER 1873
I DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL I DO ACCEPT U.S. CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS PLEASE READ THE PAYMENT METHODS SECTION AT THE BOTTOM BEFORE BUYING Type: Handwritten Letter From: Frank” Francis“Frank” John King) To: Marth” Martha Bell King) Origin: Kansas City(Missouri) Destination: prob. Pennsylvania Date: June 18 th. 1873 Size: 5 x 7 3/4 inches Pages: 6(2 sheets) Content: This is a letter from Frank King(for his biography see the history section below) to his wife Martha during the time Frank was in Kansas City. Missouri. The content of the letter deals with local and family matters. King writes about the horde of flies invading his dining area, an outbreak of Cholera, and the cattle and agriculture industry in Kansas and in the Arkansas Valley. He also writes about reading, The man who laughs, by Victor Hugo and the, Spy, by Cooper which he got from ... morethe new library. Some of the names found in the letter– Oscar Hamilton, Kenway” Mrs Moore, John Roberts, and“Jones” Condition: Folds/creases. Rough edges, and some soiling/discoloration. Provenance: he letter comes from a collection of letters and papers related to the King and Bell families from Pennsylvania. History: Francis“Frank” John King(b. January 26th. 1838 at Sudbury, England. d. January 28th, 1903 at Washington, D.C. was a union soldier in the 13th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment(aka 42nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry or the 1st Pennsylvania Rifles, Kane's Rifles) or the"Bucktails" King took part in many of the battles fought by the regiment. He reenlisted, like many in the regiment after it was mustered out on June 11th, 1864, and was sent to the 190th Pennsylvania Regiment. King was captured and spent the remainder of the war at Salisbury Prison Camp, North Carolina. He was married to Martha Bell(b. March 3rd, 1832 at Kings Run, Pennsylvania. d. November 28th, 1921 at Kings Run, Pennsylvania) They had one son, Frederick Bell King(b. July 12thm 1869 at Smethport, Pennsylvania. d. October 18th, 1923) Item Number: 1502030. PAYMENT METHO
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1870 NEW ORLEANS LETTER ABOUT RECOVERY OF QUITMAN FAMILY PLANTATIONS CIVIL WAR
A very interesting original manuscript letter that reflects conditions in the South as a result of the Civil War.Henry V. McCall. An apparent land broker and possible attorney reports from New Orleans, April 2, 1870, to F. Henry Quitman in Palmyra, Mississippi,that he is familiar with the Quitman family plantation lands in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas, and proposes an offer to work to redeem"all lands that have been lost" no doubt because of the Quitman support of the Confederacy. He proposes paying all expenses and defending all lawsuits, and working on consignment for half of what he may recover.Two pages, 8" x 10 1/2" folds, pale blue paper, overall very good condition.F. Henry Quitman was a member of Congress before the Civil War, and the son of General John Quitman[1798-1858] a hero of the Texas Revolution ... moreand Mexican War, Governor of Mississippi, and owner of four plantations and one of the largest slave owners in Mississippi and Louisiana. Needs further research. Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty five years in business. 14 day return if not as described. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign shipments are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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1862 LETTER TO FATHER VISIT TO DYING BROTHER CSA RICHMOND VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR
An original handwritten letter. Obviously done in haste, dated Richmond, Virginia, July 8, 1862 from an unknown correspondent to"Father" The letter is written in pencil on typical blue Confederate quality paper, probably by a woman, and is not easy to read. It describes a visit to the bedside of"Brother Billy" who is obviously dying but is"still with us" The doctors come every day to visit, but his condition seems desperate and"you would not know him" The writer promises to keep Father advised but bluntly warns to"prepare your self for the worst" I have a strong suspicion that Billy was a wounded soldier who could have been brought to a hospital in Richmond at this period during the war.This letter came with a group of business letters from the Cowles family of North Carolina, all dated after ... morethe Civil War. Needs further research.Two pages, size 6" x 7 1/4" folds, good condition, obviously saved and read many times.Guaranteed original.$4.00 shipping. Over forty five years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. New York residents add 8.625% sales tax. Payment expected within five days unless other arrangements are made. Foreign orders are not insured and all customs regulations are followed. Thank you for looking.
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TREASURY DEPT. KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE RECONSTRUCTION CIVIL WAR VETERAN LETTER 1875
Type: Handwritten letter with envelope. From: Allan Rutherford. To: F.S. Heiskell. Origin: Washington. D.C. Destination: Knoxville. Tennessee. Date: March 30 th. 1875. Postmark: Washington/ D.C. black cds) Letterhead: Treasury Department. Third Auditor’s Office. Size: 8 x 10 inches. Content: The letter deals with claims from the American Civil War. He names of Hon. Horace Maynard and Parker. Chiles& Co. are found. Condition: The letter has some folds/creases. Few tiny tears, and some soiling/ discoloration. The envelope is in poor shape, missing the stamp, with large tears, creases, wear, and soiling. Provenance: The letter comes from a collection of papers and letters related to Frederick Steidinger Heiskell. History: Allan Rutherford(1839-1900) was an officer in the American Civil War and held several government posts in the U.S. government ... moreand in Maryland. During the American Civil War. Rutherford enlisted as a private in the 7th New York and later joined the 9th New York Regiment(or 83rd Volunteers Regiment) and rose through the ranks to a brevetted brigadier-general. He was wounded in the head at the Battle of Second Bull Run. Rutherford was appointed to the Treasury Department by Ulysses S. Grant. He would later be elected as Clerk of the Court of Appeals in Maryland. He married Della J(Neff) Rutherford(1857- 1928) Frederick Steidinger Heiskell(1786-1882) was a Tennessee printer. Journalist, and politician. Heiskell is considered one of the pioneers of journalism in Tennessee by founding the Knoxville Register in 1816. After he retired from the newspaper business he purchased a farm called, Fruit Hill, near Knoxville. He also served several terms in the state senate. Heiskell was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, to Frederick Heiskill and Catherine Steidinger. He married Eliza Brown. He had several prominent family members, including his brother, William Heiskell(1788-1871) who was a Tennessee politician. Horace Maynard(1814-1882) was an educator. Lawyer, politician and diplomat. Maynard wa
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DATED SIGNED 1867 "Beauty" ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR ERA POETRY? LETTER hand written
Hello and welcome to my auction! Here's an original hand writing dated 1867 and signed Pattie Cobb"Beauty" poetry? 5" x 7 1/2" Very nice condition- see pictures. Estate find. Great addition to your collection! Look at my other items! Any questions? Contact me! I love to help! Please. Look at my other auctions! Thank you!
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Antique Letter 1863 Millersville Maryland Cover Stamp Baltimore Civil War Era US
An original antique letter dated during the year of the Civil War Baltimore Md Nov/63 or 65. The cover is included which has the send to address of Millersville Maryland. The paper has wear and staining. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for looking. Please note I list new items every week. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Winning bid will pay $2.00 for shipping and handling. Shipping discounts available for multiple items won. For orders shipped in America take 50% off the regular shipping charge for each additional item won. Please note: The highest shipping and handling charge will be charged the full amount first. If you would like me to hold any items won to combine shipping with a future auction let me know and I will accommodate. I accept PayPal. Will ship to any location world wide. All shipping and handling rates to locations ... moreoutside the United States are twice the listed amount in the item description. Buyers are responsible, for all customs, and international taxes, etc. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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LETTER 1860 - NEBRASKA TERRITORY NORTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR SUCCESSION CRISIS
Type: Handwritten Letter. From: William A. Gwyer. To: Linus Scudder. Origin: Wilmington. North Carolina. Date: February 10 th. 1861. Size: about 5 x 7 3/4 inches. Content: Gwyer writes about land in the Nebraska Territory(probably near Bellevue. Sarpy County) He notes how the land was owned by the Sauntee Co. Sauntee Land and Ferry Company) but was purchased by him using a“land shark” Gwyer writes that the land has a stone hotel and a red sandstone quarry on it. He also writes about the city of Omaha and a man named“Mr. Hays” The second part of the letter deals with North Carolina during the succession crisis before the American Civil War. Gwyer thinks the state will leave with the other southern states, although he notes conservative feelings which will delay that decision, and disunion will become a established fact. He also writes about ... morethe“Peace Conference” Condition: Folds/ creases. Some rough edges, and some light soiling. Provenance: The letter comes from a collection of letters and papers related to Linus Scudder who was a prominent land developer and builder in the mid-19 th century. History: William Augustus Gwyer(1820-1905) was involved in real estate and the money lending business. Until he became a politician in the Nebraska Territory. Gwyer would hold several positions in Omaha and later in the territorial legislator. He was born in Middleton, Connecticut. Linus Scudder(1815-1881) was a New York City builder and land developer. It appears the land noted in this letter was same land disputed over in the U.S. Supreme Court Case: Langdon vs. Sherwood in 1888. The names Sauntee Land and Ferry Company and William A. Gwyer appear in the various reports. Item Number: 15021502. PAYMENT METHODS I DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL I DO ACCEPT U.S. CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS Please contact me if you have any questions. Or any suggestions you have about payment methods. I am always happy to help. CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED: Visa. MasterCard, and American Express. MORE ON MY CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD PROC
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1864 Hong Kong Letter Travel to Macao Civil War General Sherman Takes Atlanta
1864 Hong Kong Letter Travel to Macao Civil War General Sherman Takes Atlanta This is a wonderful 2 page letter from C.T. Smith in 1864 in Hong Kong to his brother. Ethelbert in New York. It is handwritten and guaranteed original and says in part: I returned from Macao yesterday and have received your chits from Pekin and Formosa. Note that the Samuel Russell was going into FooChow the F came out… Mr Low remarks in a letter to me that the allowance for the family is inadequate owing to the high cost of everything…A good many Teas are being sent from NY to England against wills from China and the fluctuations in gold was awful… I have about 2000 packages lying in NY of teas… You will have noticed that a NY telegram of 23rd July reports that Sherman occupied Atlanta. This is highly important and I hope may prove true. I have not much doubt ... morebut what it is. It is next to Richmond the most important place in the South as it commands all the railway communication in every direction and is the center of? that is the principal support in stores of chow and war rations to the South. Times are dark now but there will be a lightning of which the taking of Atlanta is the forerunner Check out my! Be sure to add me to your! We do combine shipping. I do work a"regular job" so invoices are usually sent out on Friday evening. I prefer to ship priority but it is your call. We will be glad to ship media or first class if the items can be shipped that way. Please remember these methods are slower than priority. Ask questions before you bid! We are selling most items on consignment. Sometimes it is difficult to answer your questions. Please be patient as we contact the owner for answers. If you feel there is a problem with anything I sell. PLEASE contact me first through my email and let's work it out! International bidders: Because of problems we have experience with international shipping. We ship through global shipping through ebay.
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1863 Civil War Letter Battle of Murfreesboro 89th Reg Illinois Volunteers Lincol
1863 Civil War Letter Battle of Murfreesboro 89th Reg Illinois Volunteers Lincoln Proclamation This is a great rare 4 page partial letter from George Sinclair who was serving with Company C 89th Regiment Illinois Volunteers. It is from early 1863 after the Battle of Murfreesboro and has great content including: Would rather see Wendell Phillips shot today than the worst firewater of the south. It is rumored here today that Wisconsin. Illinois, Indiana and Ohio had repudiated the President’s proclamation refusing to raise another dollar or send another man to aid and to call in their own troops in case he did not recall his proclamation how true it is I can’t say but the men here or in this Army Corps all seemed mad with joy hoping that it was so and I heartily hope it is the case… Our commanders have all gone to Washington to find out what ... morewe are fighting for and I hope that they will find the truth before enlisting another 600.000 had the present army been at home and such a proclamation issued Old Abe would have had to call and continue calling for some time… But dear Aunt I wish that the accursed war was over and all the world peaceful for whatever I may do here and my officers are not ashamed of me on a reason of two or three little skirmishes that we have been into… nor realized my danger until I went back over that awful field and saw the dead and wounded the latter were of course cared for an in houses used as hospitals we can’t complain of the rebels treatment to our wounded but they stripped the dead for the clothing that they needed our regiment was engaged a part of three out of five days hard fighting and lost 191 out of 500 taken out from Nashville that includes killed. Wounded and taken prisoners, I never wish to see another such battle… We are cut off from the North by that devil Morgan I think that we had better get back to Kentucky and clean as we go rather than push on and leave the next full behind Check out my! Be sure to add me to your! We do combine shipping. I do work a"regular job&quo
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