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1862 Civil War Letter a Death at Battle of Shiloh

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Civil War Letter Detailing Death of Friend: Four inked manuscript pages on folded letter sheet, 6 5/8 x 8", headed Harrisons Landing July 12th 1862. Tells his friend of the death of his friends brother who were both in 9th Pa. Reserve Infantry

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Civil War Letter 32nd Indiana - Battle of Chickamaugua: Letter written in German on September 27th, 1863 from a “camp near Chattanooga, Tennessee” by Louis Ellerbruch of the 32nd Indiana. The 32nd Indiana was also known as the “1st German” regiment

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CIVIL WAR, MEXICAN WAR & AMERICANA LETTERS, ETC.: In 2 binders, including approx. 15 civil war letters (some with battle content), a few Mexican war letters, and general Americana letters regarding politics, religion, family, business, land purchases

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Framed Print Civil War Battle The Battle of Shiloh: 9 x 11 Framed Print Battle of Shiloh April 6-7, 1862. Grant's Union troops were attacked by surprise early in the morning

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Large Group of Dug Civil War Artifacts: Large Group of Dug Civil War Artifacts. From the Battle of Shiloh, Corinth, Mississippi, and East Port, Mississippi. See photos. ***CASE IS FOR DISPLAY ONLY. NOT FOR SALE*** Condition - See Photos.

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Battle of Shiloh, Civil War, Buttons, Etc.: Battle of Shiloh, Civil War, Buttons, Etc. See photos. (1) U.S Calvary hat insignia from Pebble Hill, Tennessee. (1) Bayonet sheath tip found in the vicinity of Peach Orchard at the Battle of Shiloh.

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115th Illinois Infantry Civil War Letter Archive of John Cummings Describing Battles Chattanooga: FULL LETTER TRANSCRIPTION BELOW DESCRIPTION.This is a wonderful set of letters from John Cummings to his sister and mother presented in floating frames. There are four letters and each is written fron

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Civil War And The Battles Of Corinth And Shiloh. 1961: Daily Corinthia, Mississippi. Civil War And The Battles of Corinth And Shiloh. 1961 Reissue. Specially Bound. Inv. 279

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Civil War Letters from Ithemar Barbur: Please see link at www.centralmassauctions.com for scans of each letter. Corporal Ithemar Barbur noted on Page 167 in "History of the Battle Monument at West Point". See photos for condition and detai

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Battle of Shiloh, Excellent Content [Civil War]: “In that hour, God sheltered me. How otherwise could I have escaped? When bullets flew around me like hail, my comrades fell by my side. We were soon conducted off the field and placed on our wa

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Historic Battle of 2nd Bull Run Letter [Civil War]: “The [rebels are] a dirty, filthy, greasy-looking set of devils. I saw Stonewall Jackson and he looks as bad as the common soldier. You could not tell that he was a general.” -Anthony Gard

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FRAMED CIVIL WAR LETTER, ARLINGTON, SEPT. 12, 1861 BY: FRAMED CIVIL WAR LETTER, ARLINGTON, SEPT. 12, 1861 BY BRIG. GENERAL GERARD E.D.KEYER COMMENDING CAPTAIN HASCALL AT BATTLE OF BULL RUN

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Civil War Letter New Orleans May 23,1865: Civil War Letter Dated May 23,1865 (10 days following the last battle of the Civil War) From Annie M. Bostick of New Orleans, Louisiana to her Cousin Ms. Monica Rutledge of Hartford County, Maryland.L

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Handwritten Civil War Letter. Great Content: 8 page letter, not sure if it ended, no signature but great content regarding Battles including Bull Run, Fredericksburg etc.

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Book From Sumter To Shiloh, Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: The provenance of this item is from a WWII veteran collector in Georgia. This lot is located in Boca Raton, Fl and its shipment will be made directly by Artelisted. Shipping insurance is the responsib

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April 10, 1862. Civil War letter regarding the death of Sgt Joshua Allen after the battle of Shiloh. Reading "Whereas it has pleased divine providence to receive by death Sergeant Joshua Allen of Co. B 17th reg't Illinois Voluntiers... We mourn the loss of our late companion and friend who has laid down his life for his country. We cherish his memory and rejoice in the hope that he died no only as a patriot but as a Christian."