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Textile Printing of the Declaration of Independence

Adjusting the Ropes for the Execution of the Lincoln

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Rare Battle of Falling Waters, Virginia in July 1861: A rare early war-date Pennsylvania soldier's battle letter, 3pp., 4to., written by Pvt. George W. Fitzinger, 8th Penn. Vols. (3 Months), Vols., Philadelphia, Aug. 29, 1861 to his cousin, in part:

0167: Rare Battle of Falling Waters, Virginia in July 1861Est. $400-$600Lot Passed

The Son of Gen. George Meade Writes from West Point,: A West Point Cadet letter written and signed by George Meade (Jr.) who on 11/20/1862 he mustered into "C" Co. PA 6th Cavalry and was mustered out on 9/1/1866. The 4pp. letter is datelined West Point

0170: The Son of Gen. George Meade Writes from West Point,Est. $200-$300Lot Passed

5th Vermont Vol. - Camp Holbrook, St. Albans: A Union soldier’s letter written and signed by Eugene A. Hamilton who on 9/4/1861 he was commissioned into "F" Co. VT 5th Infantry and mustered out 9/15/1864. The 3pp. letter is datelined Camp

0172: 5th Vermont Vol. - Camp Holbrook, St. AlbansEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

Excellent Charles Magnus “View New York City” Trade: Nice trade token for the famous printer Charles Magnus with George Washington and “100 ENTITLED TO A $2.00 VIEW NEW YORK CITY”, with verso bearing patriotic eagle and “C. MAGNUS NATIONAL

0174: Excellent Charles Magnus “View New York City” TradeEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Union General McCook Fears The Rebels Have Outflanked: War-date Union officer's letter, 3pp. 4to., written by 2nd Lt. Wallace McGrath, Co. K, 15th Ohio Vols., "Head Qurs. 6th Brigade, Camp near Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1862," in part: "…we have just

0180: Union General McCook Fears The Rebels Have OutflankedEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

A Slight Skirmish Results In Three Dead Following The: War-date Union officer's letter, 3pp. 4to., written by 2nd Lt. Wallace McGrath, Co. K, 15th Ohio Vols., "Head Quarters. 1st Brigade, [n. p., but Murfreesboro, Tenn.], Mar. 15, 1863," in part: "…on

0181: A Slight Skirmish Results In Three Dead Following TheEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Burnside's Arrest of Vallandigham "Is Not Severe Enough: War-date Union officer's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by 2nd Lt. Wallace McGrath, Co. K, 15th Ohio Vols., "Head Qurs. 1st Brigade, Murfreesboro, Tenn., May 15, 1863," in part: "…I like drilling very

0184: Burnside's Arrest of Vallandigham "Is Not Severe EnoughEst. $300-$600Lot Passed

Rare Maryland Governor Hicks Memorial Certificate: A rare war-date partly-printed and illustrated lithograph document being a Maryland loyal contribution certificate, 1p. oblong 4to., Baltimore, [Maryland], Jan. 8, 1862 issued to raise funds to honor

0186: Rare Maryland Governor Hicks Memorial CertificateEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Father's Arm is Amputated After Rebel Guerrillas Attack: A rare war-date Missourian's letter, 7pp. first sheet 8vo. on patriotic "LIberty and Union" stationery, second sheet plain paper slightly smaller than 8vo., written by a certain Henry Roberts, Cedar,

0187: Father's Arm is Amputated After Rebel Guerrillas AttackEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

. This Pennsylvania Soldier's Country Need His Services: War-date Union soldier's letter, 3pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. George Y. Weimer, Co. C, 131st Penn. Vols., "Camp Stoneman," Aug. 8, 1862, in part: "…I arrive safe in camp…we have had a great deal of

0193: . This Pennsylvania Soldier's Country Need His ServicesEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

General Shields Remains Weak After His Winchester: War-date Union soldier's letter, 2 1/2pp. 8vo., written by Morris Baxter, Co. B, 7th Ohio Vols., [MWIA Ringgold, Ga., 11/27/63 as 1st Lieut. & Adjt. Buried Chattanooga National Cemetery], Camp Tyler,

0194: General Shields Remains Weak After His WinchesterEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

The Vermonters Fire on Rebel Cavalry Killing A Horse: Union soldier's war-date letter, 5pp. 8vo., written by Pvt. Herbert C. Rice, Co. F, 14th Vermont, Vols., "Camp near Fairfax Station, Va., Dec. 29, 1862, in part: "…we had a little excitement here

0196: The Vermonters Fire on Rebel Cavalry Killing A HorseEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Harvard Grad and General Banks Volunteer Aide Rejoicing: A good war-date letter, 1p. 8vo., written by William Sturgis Hooper, future volunteer aide-de-camp to General Nathaniel Banks who died as a result of his service on Sept. 24, 1863, Boston, May 10,

0197: Harvard Grad and General Banks Volunteer Aide RejoicingEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Wounded and Capture, Col. William Dwight: Stereoview “Review of Col. William Dwight's "Excelsior Brigade”, on yellow mount, moderate focus. From the series “War Views” published by Anthony from Brady negatives. As commanding officer

0198: Wounded and Capture, Col. William DwightEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Missouri Oath of Allegiance to the United States: Preprinted and left blank, “Oath of Allegiance to the United States Government,” 10” x 8,” minor old folds, else clean. The text in part reads, “ ... do solemnly swear that I will support,

0199: Missouri Oath of Allegiance to the United StatesEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Peninsula Campaign Battle Letter April 14th, 1862 -: Union soldier’s letter written by William F. Smith although signed using his alias, Wm Wallace. Smith served in the 1st Mass Infantry in company B., mustered out on 5/25/1864 at Boston, MA.

0200: Peninsula Campaign Battle Letter April 14th, 1862 -Est. $400-$600Lot Passed

Thanks be to McClellan’s wise and bloodless policy: Union soldier letter written and signed by Charles A. Fisk who enlisted June 13, 1861 into the 11th Mass Infantry, discharged october 29, 1864, having suffered a severe wound to his left arm at

0201: Thanks be to McClellan’s wise and bloodless policyEst. $100-$200Lot Passed

Written just after the Battle of Antietam: Union soldier letter, written by Josiah C. Fuller who was commissioned into "E" Co. MA 32nd Infantry, 12/2/1861 and was discharged for disability on 6/22/1864. Lengthy 7pp letter to his wife, Camp

0202: Written just after the Battle of AntietamEst. $300-$500Lot Passed

His Last Letter Home - Written Two Weeks Before He Is: A Union soldier’s letter written and signed by Theodore W. Hodges who on 10/31/1861 mustered into C Co. IL 55th infantry and was KIA on 4/61862 at Shilo, TN. The 3pp. letter to his niece is

0209: His Last Letter Home - Written Two Weeks Before He IsEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Born in Canada, This New Yorker Received the Medal of: A pair of Union soldier’s letters written by John P. McVean who on 9/7/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. NY 49th Infantry; ee-enlisted on 12/25/1863, and was Killed on 5/5/1864 at Wilderness, VA. The

0211: Born in Canada, This New Yorker Received the Medal ofEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Scarce “Certificate of Disability For Discharge” Signed: Issued for Private George R. Holden who on 10/19/1861 he mustered into "E" Co. NH 5th Infantry and was discharged for disability on 5/15/1862. Preprinted 8” x 10” form filled out by hand. In

0212: Scarce “Certificate of Disability For Discharge” SignedEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Poking Fun At Her "Terrible Revolving Five Shooter.": War-date Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 12 mo., written, on patriotic (Long May It Wave) stationery, by Corp. David F. McGowan, Co. I, 47th Illinois Vols., Otterville, [Mo.], Jan. 8, 1862, to his

0215: Poking Fun At Her "Terrible Revolving Five Shooter."Est. $200-$300Lot Passed

Getting ready To Leave For The Front. His Female Friend: War-date Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., written by Corp. James Harvey Mitchell, Co. I, 47th Illinois Vols., [n. p., but Peoria, Ill.], Sept. 12, [1861], reading, in part: "…they make a fellow

0217: Getting ready To Leave For The Front. His Female FriendEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Contrabands Are Coming In Pretty Fast-A Soldier Loses: War-date Union soldier's letter, 6pp. 8vo., written by Corp. David F. McGowan, Co. I, 47th Illinois Vols., "Camp Rienzi, Miss., Aug. 14, 1862", reading, in part: "…the heat here is stunning. we can

0219: Contrabands Are Coming In Pretty Fast-A Soldier LosesEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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