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SUMMER VOL. XVI, 2008

NO. 61

 

NOTE: WILL BE AWAY JUNE 11 - AUG. 11 (BULGARIA) & RETURN FOR RICHMOND SHOW

 

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Orders may be taken by phone, fax, e-mail or mail. Please list alternates when ordering by mail. Payment is required in full prior to shipping unless previous credit has been established. Please add $5.50 for shipping & handling for items under $500.00 and $12.50 & up for items over $500.00. N.C. residents please add 6.75% sales tax. Invoices over $100.00 can be charged to your VISA, MASTERCARD or AE account. First-time card users must supply a photocopy of the card and a letter of authorization signed & including account number and expiration date. All material is guaranteed to be genuine. Any item may be returned for refund if found to be not as described by sending it insured within (7) days of receipt & notification of seller. Item must be received in same condition as sent.

 

ADS = Autograph document signed; AES = Autograph endorsement signed; ALS = Autograph letter signed; ANS = Autograph note signed; AQS = Autograph quote signed. CS = Card signed; DS = Document signed; ES = Endorsement signed; LS = Letter signed; SB = Signed book; TLS = Typed letter signed; CDV = carte de visite; XF = Extremely fine; VF = Very fine; n.p. = no place; n.d. = no date; n.y. = no year; o/w = otherwise; 4to. quarto (8” X 10”); 8vo. octavo (5” X 7”); 12mo. duodecimo (3” X 5”); folio = large sheet; recto = first page of letter/document; verso = reverse side of letter/document.

 

1. ADAMS, JOHN (1825-64), Brig. Genl.,CSA (TENN). Depts./Memphis, Tenn. And Jackson, miss., Grierson’s Raid, Vicksburg and Atlanta campaigns (Franklin - KIA). Clip with sentiment and rank as Capt. Comdg. (Dist. of Memphis). XF. Rare autograph. $2,250.00.

 

2. ANDERSON, (JAMES) PATTON (1822-72), Maj. Genl., CSA (TN/WASH/FLA). Pensacola, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Jonesboro (WIA). Wartime clip with rank as Brig. Genl., Comdg. Div. XF. $425.00.

 

3. BATE, WILLIAM R. (1826-1905), Maj. Genl., CSA (TN). Shiloh (WIA), Chickamauga, Atlanta campaign, Franklin. Signed check, Wash. D.C. 12/31/04. Bank cancel lightly affects few letters of signature o/w XF. $125.00.

 

4. BEALE, RICHARD L.T. (1819-93), Brig. Genl., CSA (VA). “Lee’s Legion.” Brandy Station, Gettysburg, Ream’s Station. Large clip with address. XF. $135.00.

 

5. BENJAMIN, JUDAH P. (1811-84), Att. Genl., Sec. of War, Sec. of State CSA (Virgin Is., L.A.). Large clip autograph with city (New Orleans) as U.S. Senator.XF. $395.00.

 

6. BRAGG, THOMAS (1818-72), Gov. N.C. and Attny. Genl., CSA (11/61 - 3/62). N.C. DS, 2pp., folio with approx. 7-1/2” x 6” attachment (with state seal) land grant, Raleigh, N.C. 2/4/57 as Gov. Some aging and fold splits (mostly reinforced) o/w Fine with XF bold signature. $250.00.

 

7. BRANCH, LAWRENCE O’B. (1820-62), Brig. Genl., CSA (NC). New Bern, 2nd Manassas, Sharpsburg (KIA). Huge clip autograph with address as MC. XF. $350.00.

 

8. BUCKNER, SIMON B. (1823-1914), Lt. Genl., CSA (KY). Fort Donelson, Perryville, Chickamauga. Clip wardate AES as Brig. Genl. VF. $475.00.

 

9. CABELL, WILLIAM L. (1827-1911), Brig. Genl., CSA (VA). Helped design CSA battle flag. 1st Manassas, Elkhorn Tavern, Corinth, Ft. Gibson (Ind. Ter.), Prices’s 1864 raid (POW in Kansas), ALS (signed twice, once with initials) 1-1/3pp., 4to., HQ, Trans-Miss. Dept. U.C.V., Dallas  Tex. imprint letterhead with multicolorbattle flag and list of officers dated 3/2/96 pert. to an autograph request. XF and colorful. $550.00.

 

10. CAMPBELL, JOHN A. (1811-89), Asst. Sec. of War, C.S.A. and ex-U.S. Supreme Court Justice (1853-61), ALA.Clip AES in magenta ink 3/2/63 pert. to an appointment. XF. $95.00.

 

11. CHEATHAM, BENJAMIN F. (1820-86), Maj. Genl., CSA (TN). Shiloh, Perryville, Chickamauga, Atlanta, Franklin, Bentonville. AES 12/2/62 verso ARMY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES imprint document (Disability for Discharge) pert. to 27th Tenn. Inf. soldier (Skelton) who was being discharged for wounds received at Shiloh and Perryville (stated on document). With 5 surgeons ES/AES plus AES Generals ALEXANDER P. STEWART as comdg. 1st Div., 1st Corps, GEORGE E. MANEY as Brig. Genl. plus GEORGE W. BRENT as A.A.G. to Genl. Bragg. Rare imprint. Tiny scattered faults but main signatures fine. $2,250.00.

 

12. CLARK, JOHN B., JR. (1831-1903), Brig. Genl., CSA (MO). Wilson’s Creek, Elkhorn, Little Rock, Jenkins Ferry. Large clip autograph with address. XF. $125.00.

 

13. CLAYTON, HENRY D. (1827-89), Maj. Genl., CSA (GA/ALA). 1862 KY Campaign. Murfreesboro (WIA), Chickamauga (WIA), Atlanta campaign, Nashville, Carolinas campaign. Clip AES HQ Clayton’s Brig. 1/16/64 as Brig. Genl. VF-XF. $325.00.

14. CORSE, MONTGOMERY D.(1816-95), Brig. Genl., CSA (VA). 1st Manassas, Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, Sharpsburg, Petersburg campaign, Five Forks, Sayler’s Creek (POW). Small ANS (approx. 4” x 2-1/14”) written while blind pert. to a photograph. Small tape stain spot at top right (affecting nothing) o/w VF. $225.00.

 

15. DAVIDSON, HENRY B. (1831-99), Brig. Genl., CSA (TN). Island No. 10 (POW), Wheelers Cav. Corps., Shenandoah Valley campaign of 1864, N.C. DS (signed twice) 1p., 8vo., oblong, Atlanta, Ga. 7/1/64 requisition for stationery (Massengale archives). Signs as Brig. Genl. VF. Scarce genl. $950.00.

 

16. DAVIS, JEFFERSON F. (1808-89), Pres. CSA (KY/MISS). Clip autograph with full signature. Scarce thus. With picture. VF. $575.00.

 

17. DIBRELL, GEORGE G. (1822-83), Brig. Genl., CSA (KY). Forrest’s Cav. Brigade. Chickamauga, Atlanta campaign, Bentonville. ANS, 1p., 4to., House of Representatives. Wash. D.C. 12/6/80 pert. To giving personal info to Clerk of Senate for directory. Tipped to sheet. XF. $295.00.

 

18. ELZEY (JONES), ARNOLD (1816-71), Maj. Genl., CSA (MD). First Manassas, 1862 Shenandoah Valley campaign, Seven Days (WIA), Dept. of Richmond. DS, 2pp., 4to., HQ, Dept. of Richmond 5/26/63 verso ALS, Battery No. 6, Richmond Defenses 5/22/63 pert. to British subject who deserted (18th Va. Bn. Hvy. Arty.) and now in 4th Va. Cav. Addl. ES, AES of various officers incl. Marylanders and lengthy AES by Lt. Col. Walter Taylor of Genl. Lee’s staff pert. to status of this soldier (Foster). Also includes an endorsement of Genl. J.E.B. Stuart below Elzey which as been affected by damp staining and is thusly very, very light. Elzey’s AES is not affected and in very bold ink. Some very slight damp staining elsewhere but not like that affecting Stuart. Mostly F-VF and great opportunity to acquire a Stuart at a fraction of his true wartime cost. Elzey is a scarce wartime autograph in its own right. $1,895.00.

 

19. EWELL, RICHARD S. (1817-72), Lt. Genl., CSA (Georgetown, DC). 1st and 2nd Manassas (WIA), Gettysburg, Va. Overland Campaign. Cover with imprint “HQ, Dept. of Richmond/O.B.” crossed out as not govt. use. With 10¢ Davis stamp (Scott 12) with part legible Richmond, Va. pmk. (1864-65). Addressed by Ewell to relative (Miss Lizzy S. Ewell, Whitlock, Va.). Sight water staining o/w F-VF. $525.00.

 

20. FAGAN, JAMES (1828-93), Maj. Genl., CSA (KY). Shiloh, Prairie Grove, 1864 Mo. campaign. DS, 2pp. legal folio, Fort Smith, Ark. 6/6/76 as U.S. Marshall pert. to service as possee comitatus in Indian Territory. VF and scarce autograph.$795.00.

 

21. FLOYD, JOHN B. (1806-63), Brig. Genl., CSA (VA). Ex-Gov. Va. and Sec. of War (Buchanan). 1861 West Va. campaign, Fort Donelson (1862). Bottom portion DS (approx. 8” x 5”) with sentiment as Sec. of War to Bvt. Col. John Tayloe (later 9th Va. Cav.) as A.D.C. to Gov. of Va. (Letcher). VF. $250.00.

 

22. FRENCH, SAMUEL G. (1818-1910), Maj. Genl., CSA (NJ). Richmond and Ft. Fisher fortification, Atlanta, Franklin, Mobile. Large clip autograph with place (NJ), date (8/16/07) and rank. XF. $155.00.

 

23. GORDON, GEORGE W. (1836- 1911), Brig. Genl., CSA (TN). Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Atlanta campaign, Franklin (WIA and POW). Clip AES as Col., Comdg. 11th Tenn. Regt. Ex-Bond collection. VF. $395.00.

 

24. GREGG, JOHN (1818-64), Brig. Genl., CSA (ALA/TEX). Ft. Donelson, Vicksburg campaign, Jackson, Chickamauga (WIA), Wilderness, Petersburg campaign (KIA) 10/7/64. Small clip with

rank as Brig. Genl. Comdg. Div. Light medium (legible) ink. Slight staining at top left o/w F-VF. Scarce autograph of KIA genl. $395.00.

25. HAGAN, JAMES (1822-1901), Col. 3rd Ala. Cav. and in “More Generals in Gray.” (IRELAND/PA/ALA). Shiloh, 1862 Ky. campaign incl. Perryville (led heroic charge), Genl. Wheeler’s old cav. brigade, Army of Tenn. campaigns incl. Atlanta, Carolinas campaign. Clip from mil. doc. as Col. Comdg. Brig. XF. $165.00.

 

26. HAGOOD, JOHNSON (1828-98), Brig. Genl., CSA (SC), Ft. Sumter, 1st Manassas, Charleston, Petersburg, Ft. Fisher campaign. Enamel CS as Gov., S.C. and dated 1882. VF. $275.00.

 

27. HAMPTON, WADE (1818-1902), Lt. Genl., CSA (SC). Famed ANV Cavalry Comdr. DS, 8vo. oblong, Camp Wigfall (Va.) 12/31/61 as Col. Comdg. (Hampton Legion) pert. to disposal of condemned tents. Two edge nicks (affecting nothing) o/w VF. Scarce early Hampton. $995.00.

 

28. HARRIS, NATHANIEL H. (1834- 1900), Brig. Genl., CSA (MISS). Peninsula campaign (WIA), 2nd Manassas, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Va. Overland campaign incl. Wilderness and Spotsylvania, Petersburg campaign, Sayler’s Creek. TLS, 1p., 4to., mining co. letterhead, San Francisco, 7/19/95 to Genl. Marcus Wright, War Dept. pert. to needing copy of O.R.’s with reports of operations around Richmond and Petersburg 1864-65). XF. $395.00.

 

29. HAYS, HARRY T. (1820-76), Brig. Genl., CSA (TN/MISS/LA). First Manassas, 1862 Shenandoah Valley campaign (WIA), Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania (WIA), Trans-Miss. Dept. ANS, HQ, Lynchburg (VA) 6/29/64 pass for Topographical Engineer. Signed as Brig.Genl. Comdg. Slight over-inking in date and “H” of Hayes o/w XF and dark ink. Very scarce autograph wardate. $995.00.

 

30. HILL, AMBROSE P. (1825-63), Lt. Genl., CSA (VA). ANV campaign, incl. Gettysburg. KIA (Petersburg campaign 4/2/65) DS, HQ, 3rd Corps, A.N.V. 12/20/64 as Lt. Genl. pert. to pay and leave for Sgt. Maj. Hemphill (Orr’s Rifles). Document, 2pp., approx. 8” x 7”, has addl. AES of Cadmus Wilcox, Maj. Genl. (very light ink) and Walter Taylor, AAG (Genl. Lee) plus paymaster and Provost Marshal indorsement/h/s. VF and a dark brown ink Hill for a change (usually light gunpowder gray). Rare and desirable. $3,850.00.

 

31. HILL, BENJAMIN (1825-80), Brig. Genl., CSA (TENN). Shiloh, 1862 Ky. campaign, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Provost Marshal, A of T(1863-64), Hood’s 1864 Tenn. campaign, Selma. DS, 1p., 8vo., oblong (McMinnville, Tenn.) 6/26/60 pert. to sending money by Adams Express. XF. $195.00.

 

32. HILL, DANIEL H. (1821-89), Lt. Genl., CSA (SC/NC). Big Bethel, Seven Days, Sharpsburg, Chickamauga, Benton­ville. ALS, 1p., 8to., Charlotte, NC 8/1/66 pert. to his magazine “The Land We Love.” XF. $675.00.

 

33. JOHNSON, BUSHROD R. (1817­80), Maj. Genl., CSA (OHIO/TN). Ft. Donelson, Shiloh (WIA). 1862 KY cam­paign, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Peters­burg. Large clip AES as Brig. Genl. Comdg. dated 6/20/63. XF. $450.00.

 

34. JOHNSON, EDWARD “ALLEGH­ENY” (1816-73), Maj. Genl., CSA (VA/ KY). Cheat Mtn. (WVA), Gettysburg, Va. overland campaign (POW - “Mule Shoe,” Spotsylvania), Franklin, Nashville POW). ALS, 2pp., 4to. Fort Warren (Bost harbor) 4/19/65 as a P.O.W. Discusses mail mat­ters, fellow POW Genl. Barton, suffering of Richmond citizens, appalled at death of Pres. Lincoln at hand of assassin, event most unfortunate for South, hopes no Southern man participated in it, Southern people have no sympathy with assassins, Genl. (H. R.) Jackson wishes to be remembered, asks addressee (cousin in Baltimore, Md.) to write him about hap­penings in Richmond etc. Signs as Maj. Genl. Desirable POW letter from a scarce genl. Letter censored (by L.M.M.) at Fort Warren. XF. $4,250.00.

 

35. JOHNSTON, ALBERT S. (1803­62), Genl., CSA (KY/TEX). Shiloh (KIA). Clip with rank, Lt. and Adj., from Jef­ferson Barracks, Mo. (Mo.) 8/15/31. Two separate clips (place/date and name/rank) both mounted with contemporary write up (covering period 1836-62) beneath. Slight slight glue staining o/w VF and scarce autograph. $1,250.00.

 

36. JOHNSTON, JOSEPH E. (1803-91), Genl., CSA (VA). Comdr. Army of N. Va. and Army of Tenn. CS. Bold signature. Slight aging o/w XF. $250.00.

 

37. KEMPER, JAMES L. (1823-95), Maj. Genl., CSA (VA), 1st Manassas. Get-tysburg(WIA and captured in “Pickett’s Charge”). ALS, 1p., 8to., House of Del­egates, Richmond, Va. 2/25/58 to Pres. Buchanan pert. to recommendation of U.S. Dist. Attny. VF. $675.00.

 

38. KENNEDY, JOHN D. (1840-96), Brig. Genl., CSA (SC). Ft. Sumter, 1st Manassas(WIA), Fredericksburg, Chancel­lorsville, Gettysburg (WIA), Knoxville, Va. Overland campaign, Bentonville, ALS, 1p., 8vo., Camden, S.C. 1.26.85 on firm’s letterhead pert. to legal matters. Two filing indentations at top o/w XF. Scarce auto­graph. $525.00.

 

39. LEE, FITZHUGH (1835-1905), Maj. Genl., CSA and USA (Span. Am. War). (VA). CSA Cav. comdr. Sharpsburg, Chan­cellorsville, Gettysburg, 1864 Shenandoah Valley campaign. Large clip autograph signed as Gov. 4/12/87. Mounted on album page. XF. $175.00.

 

40. LEE, GEORGE W.C. (1832-1913), Maj. Genl., CSA(VA). Aide to Pres. Davis, Dept. of Richmond. ANS, 1p., approx. 7-1/2” x 5”, Lexington, Va. 6/5/73 pert. to receipt of funds for transfer of an organ from the W & L chapel to a local church sabbath school. XF. $495.00.

 

41. LEE, ROBERT E. (1807-70), Genl., CSA (VA). Legendary ANV Comdr. Field usage cover with his signature “frank” at upper right above C.S. 10¢ Davis stamp with an August (1864) pmk. of Richmond, Va. “Frank” badly damaged when opened by addressee (Mrs. Lee) tearing away most of signature incl. top of ‘R”, most of “E” and “L” but leaving “Genl.” mostly intact. Beautifully addressed to “Mrs. R. E. Lee/ Dr. C. C. Cooke/Bremo Bluff/Flavanna Co./Virginia” by Genl. Lee incorporat­ing his autograph. Cover VF other than top right corner torn away in Mrs. Lee’s opening. Only 16 postally used field covers recorded. Non-faulty ones range in the $5,500-$8,500 upwards for a single autographed Lee field cover w/o stamps and more for those stamped. This does have one superb autograph (incorporated) plus remnant of the other (“frank”). An opportunity to get a Lee field usage at an economical price. $3,950.00.

 

42. McLEAN, WILMER (1814-82), Va. House owner at Bull Run whose home was Genl. Beauregard’s HQ. Moved to Appomattox, C.H. when shell hit home. On 4/9/65 his home used for agreement for surrender of Army of No. Va. ALS, 1-1/2pp. (plus address leaf)Centreville(Va.)3/18/49 love letter to woman in (West) Va. VF (two nicked corners) and rare autograph. Only second one we have seen. $950.00.

 

44. MYERS, ABRAHAM C. (1811-89), Lt. Col. and QM Genl., CSA (SC/LA). Highest ranking Jewish CSA military officer. ALS, 2pp., 8vo., Orangeburg, S.C. 4/17/70 in dark pencil pert. to the tobacco business. Addl. 2pp. ALS, Danielsville, Ga. 7/7/70 on same subject but signed with initials. The pair $275.00.

 

45. O’NEAL, EDWARD A. (1818-90), Brig. Genl., CSA (ALA). Seven Pines (WIA), Maryland campaign (WIA), Chan­cellorsville, Gettysburg, Atlanta campaign. ALS, 1p., 4to., State of Ala., Bottom part document clip approx. 10” x 2”, Marietta, Ga. 7/1/64 for horse forage. Signed as Col. Comdg. Brigade. XF. $495.00.

 

46. PAYNE, WILLIAM H. (1830-1904), Brig. Genl., CSA(VA). Williamsburg(WIA and POW), Brandy Station, Gettysburg campaign (WIA and POW), Cedar Creek, Five Forks (WIA), TLS, 1p., 4to., Rich­mond and Danville RR Co. imprint 6/13/91 to Genl. H.M. Cist pert. to an officer’s ad­dress and receipt of Battle of Chickamauga pamphlet. VF-XF. $350.00.

 

47. PEMBERTON, JOHN C. (1813-81), Lt. Genl., CSA (PA). Philadelphia-born genl. Known for surrendering Vicksburg (1863). Clip autograph with pre-war rank in 4th U.S. Arty. XF. $335.00.

 

48. PETTUS, EDMUND W. (1821­1907), Brig. Genl., CSA (ALA). 1862 Ky. campaign, Vicksburg campaign (POW), Chattanooga, Atlanta, Tenn. and Carolinas campaigns (WIA). Large wartime clip as Brig. Genl. VF. $295.00.

 

49. PRICE, STERLING (1809-67), Maj. Genl., CSA(VA/MO). Wilson’s Creek, Pea Ridge, Corinth, 1864 Mo. Raid. DS, 1p. fo­lio (oblong), State of Mo., Jefferson 4/7/53 as Gov. for commission for director of State Bank at Lexington. VF. $575.00.

 

50. QUARLES, WILLIAM A. (1825-93), Brig. Genl., CSA (VA/KY). Ft. Donelson, Port Hudson, Atlanta campaign, Franklin (WIA and POW). ANS, 1p., 7” x 8” (ap­prox. 8vo.), Post HQ 12/26/61 pert. to 48th Tenn. Inf. officers reporting to him at the Military Board office. Signed as Col. Comdg. Post. VF. Scarce. $795.00.

 

51. RANDOLPH, GEORGE W. (1818­67), Brig. Genl., CSA and Sec. of War, CSA (VA). Grandson of Pres. Thomas Jefferson. Big Bethel, Peninsula campaign. DS, 1p., 4to., C.S.A. War Dept., Richmond (Va.) 10/20/62 imprint pert. to appointment for 2nd Lt. J. B. Moore as Drill Master. Moore later in Mosby’s 43rd Va. Bn. and POW Madison C.H., Va. 9/22/63. VF-XF. $1,500.00.

 

52. SEDDON, JAMES A. (1815-80), Sec. of War, CSA (VA). Large clip autograph as Sec. of War plus 2 additional signatures (Lewis Cruger as Comptroller and .W.H.T. Taylor as Auditor). XF. $195.00.

 

53. SHELBY, JOSEPH D. (1830-97), Brig. Genl., CSA (KY/MO). Wilson’s Creek, Elkhorn Tavern, Helena, Price’s Mo. raids. DS, 1p., approx. 7-1/2” x 3-1/4” Lexington, Mo. 10/23/58 promissory note. Bold signature slight ink smudge affect­ing “by” o/w VF and scarce. With picture. $550.00.

 

54. SMITH, E. KIRBY (1824-93), Genl., CSA (FLA). 1st Manassas, Trans-Miss-Dept. Comdr. large clip with rank as Genl., CSA. XF. $475.00.

 

55. STEUART, GEORGE H. (1828­1903), Brig. Genl., CSA (MD). 1st Manas­sas, 1862 Valley campaign (WIA), Gettys­burg, Spotsylvania (POW), Appomattox. DS, 1p., 8vo., oblong, Camp on Arkansas River 5/29/60 pert. to appointments for 2 sgts. in 1st U.S. Cav. Signed as Capt., 1st (U.S.) Cav., Comdg. Co. K. XF. $475.00.

 

56. STEVENSON, CARTER L. (1817­88), Maj. Genl., CSA (VA). 1862 Ky. campaign, Vicksburg(POW)Chattanooga, Atlanta campaign, Nashville, Bentonville. Clip autograph with sentiment and rank as Brig. Genl. VF. $295.00.

 

57. STUART, J.E.B. (1833-64), Maj. Genl., CSA (VA). First Manassas, Seven Days, 2nd Manassas, 1862 Maryland cam­paign, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Brandy Station, Gettysburg, Va. Over­land campaign (MWIA -Yellow Tavern 5/11/64). Clip autograph with rank as 1st Lt. 1st Cav. (circa Ft. Leavenworth). VF. $3,750.00.

 

58. WALLACE, WILLIAM H. (1827­1905), Brig. Genl., CSA (SC). 2nd Manas­sas, Sharpsburg, Petersburg (“Crater affair”). DS, 1p., Charleston, S.C. 2/24/86 pert. to legal matters. XF. Scarce genl. $295.00.

 

59. WAUL, THOMAS N. (1813-1903), Brig. Genl., CSA (SC/TX). CSA Congress (1861-62), recruited Waul’s Tex. Legion, Vicksburg (POW), Mansfield, Pleas­ant Hill, Jenkin’s Ferry. ALS, 3pp., 4to., Galveston, Tex. 4/10/91 to Chairman of Conf. Survivors Assocn. and Memorial Day Reunion pert. to invitation to honor Lt. Genl. Wade Hampton. Regrets he can­not attend to meet with the “lessening army survivors” and honor Hampton as he had known him since boyhood in S.C. Describes Hampton’s wartime career and how he rescued S.C. after the war “from internal strife and minority rule.” VF and historic letter. $550.00.

 

60. WHEELER, JOSEPH (1826-1906), Maj. Genl., CSA and USA (Span-A. War). (GA/ALA). A.T. Cav. Comdr. ALS, 1p., 4to., Mt. Sandy 7/3/82 to Col. Frank Cole­man on personal matters. VF. $250.00.

 

61. ZOLLICOFFER, FELIX K. (1812­62), Brig. Genl., CSA (TN). Dist. of East Tenn., Mill Springs, Ky. (KIA). Large clip autograph with address. XF. $395.00.

 

UNION GENERALS/ NOTABLE

 

62. ALVORD, BENJAMIN (1813-84) Brig. Genl., (USA (VT). Dist. of Oregon and Paymaster, U.S. Army. Clip autograph with rank. XF. $25.00.

 

63. ANDERSON, ROBERT (1805-71), Brig. Genl., USA (KY). Ft. Sumter. Huge clip autograph with sentiment, U.S.A., place (Ft. Sumter, S.C.) and date (1/16/61). VF. Scarce. $595.00.

 

64. AYRES, ROMEYN B. (1825-88), Brig. Genl., USA (NY). 1st Bull Run, An­tietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Va. Overland campaign. CS with rank and comd. VF. $110.00.

 

65. BAKER, EDWARD D. (1811-61), Maj. Genl., USA (ENGLAND/ILL/ORE). Ball’s Bluff (KIA). Franked soldier’s (A.T. Paist, 71st Pa. Inf.) cover as U.S. Senator while Col. of unit. Pmked. Westchester, N.Y. 6/24/(61). Incl. orig. soldier’s let­ter (3pp.). Solider KIA -Antietam. XF. $450.00.

 

66. BARLOW, FRANCIS C. (1834-96), Maj. Genl., USA (NY/MASS). Penin­sula campaign, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (badly WIA and life saved by CSA John B. Gordon), Va. Overland cam­paign. ALS, 4pp., 8vo., New York 3/19/69 to Attny. Genl. Hoar concerning the N.Y. district attny. and original papers now in Pres. Grant’s possession. XF. $375.00.

 

67. BEATTY, JOHN (1828-1914), Brig. Genl., USA (OHIO). 1861 West Va. cam­paign, 1862 Ky. campaign incl. Perryville, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, Chattanooga campaigns, Knoxville, U.S. Congress. Huge clip autograph with ad­dress as M.C. XF. $55.00.

 

68. BIERCE, AMBROSE G. (1842­1914?), 1st Lt., 9th Ind. Inf. (Ohio/IND). Shiloh, Chickamauga, Atlanta campaign (WIA), Franklin. Noted author who used his Civil War experiences as basis for his short stories incl. “An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge,” “Chickamauga” etc. Au­tographed frontpiece from book. XF and scarce. $195.00.

 

69. BROOKS, WILLIAM T. H. (1821­70), Maj. Genl., USA (OHIO). Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, Antietam (WIA), Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Cold Harbor. AES verso ALS, 3pp.(1 blank), HQ 10th Conn. Vols., North Bend, Va. 6/29/64 pert. to shortage of junior officers in regt. by Col. (later BBG) J. L. Otis. Also incl. AES of Genl. A. H. Terry and BMG H. M. Plaisted. XF. $595.00.

 

70. BUCKLAND, RALPH P. (1812-92), Brig. Genl., USA (MASS/OHIO). Shiloh, Vicksburg campaign, Dist. of Memphis, U.S. Congress. DS, 1p., 4to., 9/64 as Comdg. Post (Dist. of Memphis) pert. to a 55th U.S.C. Inf. officer. XF. $125.00.

 

71. BUFORD, JOHN (1826-63), Maj. Genl., USA (KY/ILL.). 2nd Manassas (WIA), 1862 Md. campaign. Fredericks-burg campaign, Stonemans 1863 raid, Get­tysburg, Rappahannock campaign (died of typhoid fever). Large clip ES, HQ Reg. Cav., Res. Brig. May 21, 1863. Signed as Brig. Genl. Vols, Comdg. XF. Rare auto­graph. $2,950.00.

 

72. BUFORD, NAPOLEON B. (1807­83), Brig. Genl., USA (KY/ILL). Half-brother of Genl. John Buford. Belmont, Is. No. 10, Corinth, Vicksburg. CS with rank. XF. $135.00.

 

73. BURNHAM, HIRAM (1814-64), Brig. Genl., USA (ME). Antietam, Freder­icksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Ft. Harrison (KIA). DS, 1-1/3pp., 4to., 10/6/62 pert. to requisition for clothing for 6th Me. officer (Haycock) who was KIA 2nd Fred­ericksburg 5/3/63. VF. $150.00.

 

74. CASEY, JAMES S. (18?-99), Capt. 5th U.S. Inf. (PA/NY). MOH (Wolf Mtn. 1/8/77). ADS, 1p., approx. 8” x 3-1/4”, Ft. Columbus, N.Y. 1/31/63 receiving a de­serter from 70th N.Y. Inf. XF. $85.00.

 

75. CHAMBERLAIN, JOSHUA L. (1828-1914), Maj. Genl., USA (ME). Antietam, Fredericksburg(WIA), Chancel­lorsville, Gettysburg (WIA and MOH), Va. Overland campaign (WIA, Appomat­tox. DS (Check), Globe Nat. Bank, Boston 11/18/71 to (Genl.) N(ewton) Curtis (MOH) whose endorsement is verso. With 2¢ orange Washington revenue stamp with Chamberlain’s ms. initials. Punch cancel­lation hole (affecting nothing) in middle of check o/w VF and nice usage (2 genls.). $975.00.

 

76. CHRYSLER, MORGAN H. (1822­90), Brig. Genl., USA (NY). Peninsula campaign, 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Chan­cellorsville, Red River campaign, Mobile campaign. DS, 2pp., folio, Morganza, La. 10/31/64 muster roll of Field and Staff of 2nd N.Y. Veteran Cav. Also signed by Maj. John S. Fassett (late 22nd NY Inf.) as Major of unit. VF. $425.00.

 

77. CULLUM, GEORGE W. (1809-92), Brig. Genl., USA (NY). Corinth, Supt. of West Point (1864-66). Wartime clip with rank as Brig. Genl. from Willard’s Hotel registry. XF. $50.00.

 

78. CUTLER, LYSANDER (1807-66), Brig. Genl., USA (MASS/ME/WISC). Apt. Col. 6th Wisc. Inf. (Iron Brigade) 1861. 2nd Bull Run(WIA), Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Petersburg campaign. DS, 2pp., 4to., HQ, 1st Div. 10/1/63 verso ALS from soldier (Wm. Faskett in 14th N.Y.S.M. to Capt.  L.B. Norton, Chief Signal officer, A of P 9/22/63 seeking transfer to Signal corps. Besides Cutler, other endorsements incl. J. A. Kellogg (6th Wisc. Inf. and BBG), E.B. Fowler, 84th N.Y. Inf. and BBG, John Newton, Maj. Genl., USA, Robert Monteith (Capt. 7th Wisc.) et al pert. to transfer of soldier (Faskett) to the Signal Corps. VF. $750.00.

 

79. DENNIS, ELIAS S. (1812-94), Brig. Genl., USA (NY). ES, HQ, 1st Div., 17th A.C., Vicksburg, Miss. 5/24/64 verso ALS Col. (later Bvt. Brig. Genl.) F.A. Starring, 72nd Ill. Inf. pert. to having unit ordered forward for service in the filed. Addl. AES by Henry W. Slocum, Maj. Genl., USA and ES by William T. Clark, Brig. Genl., USA. Slocum at Bull Run (WIA), Antie­tam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg. Atlanta campaign. Clark was Genl. McPherson’s adjutant and was in Atlanta campaign. XF.  $595.00.

 

80. EATON, AMOS B. (1806-77), Brig. Genl., USA(NY). Commissary Genl., U.S. Army. Large clip autograph with rank. XF. $25.00.

 

81. EDWARDS, OLIVER (1835-1904), Brig. Genl., USA (MASS). Peninsula campaign, Fredericksburg, Chancellors­ville, Gettysburg, NYC (draft riots), Va. Overland campaign Incl. “Bloody Angle,” 1864 Shenandoah Valley campaign, capture of Petersburg, Sayler’s Creek (captured Ewell and Custis Lee). ALS, 1p., 4to., Camp Briggs, Pittsfield, Mass. 8/13/62 to Gov. Andrews of Mass. recommending bearer to be an officer which was done. VF. $335.00.

 

82. EGAN, THOMAS W. (1834-87), Brig. Genl., USA (NY). Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, 2nd Bull Run, Chancellors­ville, Va. Overland campaign, Petersburg (WIA). ALS, 3pp., 4to., HQ, 40th N.Y. Regt. (“Mozart Regt.”) 9/18/63 to Adj. Genl. (NY) Sprague pert. to promotion of various officers. Signed as Col. of unit. AES verso (page 4) of DAVID B. BIRNEY, Genl., USA (DOD 10/18/64)HQ, Birney’s Div., Culpeper, Va. 9/19/63 concurring. XF and scarce combination. $595.00.

 

83. EMORY, WILLIAM H. (1811-87), Brig. Genl., USA (MD). Peninsula cam­paign, Red River campaign, 1864 Shenan­doah Valley campaign, Dept. of West Va. Clip with rank. XF. $65.00.

 

85. GRANGER, ROBERT S. (1816­94), Brig. Genl., USA (OHIO). Camp and garrison duty in Ky., Tenn. and North Ala. ANS, 1p., 4-3/4” x 5-1/8”, HQ, Dist. No. Ala. imprint, Huntsville, Ala. 1/8/65 pert. to sending autograph with rank. VF. $95.00.

 

86. GRANT, ULYSSES S. (1822-85), Genl. and Pres. USA (OHIO/ILL). CS with note pert. to referring a claims matter to Genl. Sherman. Possible Presidential use. Some creasing o/w F-VF. $695.00.

 

87. GREGG, DAVID McM. (1833-1916), Brig. Genl., USA (PA). Peninsula and Maryland campaigns, Stoneman’s Raid, Gettysburg (fought Stuart), Va. Over­land campaigns. ALS, 1p., 8to., Reading, Pa. 3/18/89 pert. to writing a book on the history of the cavalry of the Army of the Potomac. XF. $265.00.

 

88. HAMBLIN, JAMES E. (1828-70), Brig. Genl., USA(MASS/NY). Big Bethel, Peninsula campaign, Antietam, Freder­icksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Va. overland campaign, 1864 Shenandoah Valley campaign(WIA-Cedar Creek), Ap­pomattox campaign. DS, 10., approx. 8vo. oblong, Camp near White Oak Church, Va. 6/4/63 pert. to receiving stand of colors for 65th N.Y. Regt. Signed as unit comdr. XF. $350.00.

 

89. HANCOCK, WINFIELD S. (1824­86), Maj. Genl., USA and Pres. candidate (1880). (PA). Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (WIA), Petersburg. Huge clip with rank, place and dated 2/22/85. XF. $365.00.

 

90. HATCH, EWARD (1832-89), Brig. Genl., USA. New Madrid/Is. No. 10, Corinth, Greerson’s Miss. raid, Hood’s 1864 Tenn. campaign. Dept. of South. DS, 1-1/3p. 4to., np, 10/23/73 as Col., 9th U.S. Cav. perto to pay. VF. $125.00.

 

91. HOLABIRD, SAMUEL B. (1826­1907), Brev. Brig. Genl., USA (CONN). Chief QM, 2nd A.C. and Dept. of Gulf. Ft. Holabird, Md. named for him. Large AES 1/20/65 verso LS, office of Special Inspector of Cav., Dept. of Gulf impt. New Orleans 1/29/65 pert. to lack of forage. XF.  $125.00.

 

92. HOWARD, OLIVER O. (1830­1909), Maj. Genl., USA(ME). Seven Pines (MOH), Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chan­cellorsville, Gettysburg, Chattanooga, Atlanta. Panel clip ES, HQ, 2nd Corps 1/31/63 pert. to a court martial decision. Mounted. Ex-Battles and Leaders collec­tion. XF. $360.00.

 

93. HUNTER, DAVID (1802-86), Maj. Genl, USA (Wash. D.C.). 1st Bull Run (WIA), Dept. of MO. 1864 Shenandoah Valley campaign (burned VMI). Pres. of­ficer, Lincoln assassination trial. CS with rank. XF. $95.00.

 

94. JUDAH, HENRY M. (1821-66), Brig. Genl., USA (MD). Washington Defenses, Shiloh and Corinth campaigns (Grant’s staff), Morgan’s 1863 Ohio raid. DS, 2pp., folio, HQ, Dept. of the Etowah, Chatta­nooga, Tenn. 5/29/65 pert. to QM stores as Brig. Genl. Comdg. XF. $95.00.

 

95. KIMBALL, NATHAN (1822-98), Brig. Genl., USA (IND). 1861 West Va. campaign, 1862 Shenandoah Valley cam­paign incl. Kernstown (defeated “Stone­wall” Jackson), Antietam, Fredericksburg (WIA), Vicksburg, Atlanta campaign, Franklin, Nashville. DS, 1-1/4pp., folio, In the field, Tenn. 6/65 pert. to expenditure of QM supplies. Signed as Bvt. Maj. Genl. Comdg. XF. $225.00.

 

96. LAMON, WARD H. (1828-93), Pres. Lincoln’s law partner, Col. and Marshal of Wash. D.C. (ILL). Self-appointed body­guard to Lincoln due to his pugnacious­ness. Huge clip autograph with rank from a hotel register dated 8/2/69. VF and very scarce autograph. With picture and back­ground info. $365.00.

 

97. LOGAN, JOHN A. (1826-86), Maj. Genl., USA(ILL). Ft. Donelson, Vicksburg, Atlanta campaign. CS. XF. $65.00.

 

98. McDOWELL, IRVIN (1818-91), Maj. Genl., USA (OHIO). 1st and 2nd Bull Run, Dept. of Pacific. ANS, 1p., approx. 4-1/2” x 5”, HQ Div. Pacific and Dept. of Col., Presidio 9/28/81 as Maj. Genl. Comdg. XF. $150.00.

 

99. McKINLEY, WILLIAM (1843­1901), Capt. 23rd Ohio Inf. and Pres., USA (assassinated). DS, 1-1/4pp. folio, Camp White West, Va. 9/30/63 pert. to transfer of QM stores. McKinley signs as 1 Lt., 23rd Ohio Inf. and Acting Asst. QM. Extremely rare WBTS document signed by McKinley. Only 2nd we have ever had and nicest of the two. VF-XF. $2,150.00.

 

100. McPHERSON, JAMES B. (1818­64), Maj. Genl., USA (OHIO). Ft. Donel­son, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Atlanta campaign (KIA). CS with rank. With picture. XF. $675.00.

 

101. MEADE, GEORGE G. (1834-72), Maj. Genl., USA(SPAIN/PA). Gettysburg hero and Comdr. A of P. AES 2/19/62 as Brig. Genl. verso ALS, 2pp., 4to., HQ, Co. B, 4th Regt. Pa. Reserve V.C. (33rd Pa. Inf.), Camp Pierpont, Va. 2/1/62 pert. to leave for officer (Blundin). With addl. AES/ES of Genls. GEORGE A. McCALL and JAMES A. HARDIE. Also incl. HQ, A of P approval handstamp. VF. $895.00.

 

102. MILES, NELSON A. (1839-1925), Maj. Genl., USA (MASS). Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville (WIA and MOH), Va. Overland campaign, Indian Wars, Span-Am War. Large clip as Maj. Genl., U.S. Army. VF. $65.00.

 

103. PAINE, ELEAZER A. (1815-82), Brig. Genl., USA(OHIO). New Madrid, Is. No. 10, Corinth, Dist. of Western Ky. DS, 1-1/3pp., folio, np. 6/1/62 pert. to pay for self and 3 (incl. 2 black) servants. Signed as Brig. Genl. VF. $225.00.

 

104. PENNYPACKER, GALUSHA (1844-1916), Brig. Genl., USA (PA). Youngest U.S. genl., Dept. of South, Charleston, Petersburg, Ft. Fisher hero. DS, 1p., folio, New Orleans, La. 1/15/77 appointment of soldier (Wilford H. Rick) as Sgt. in 16th U.S. Inf. Vellum document. XF and attractive. $425.00.

 

105. PORTER, DAVID D. (1813-91), Admiral, U.S.N. New Orleans, Ark. Post, Vicksburg campaign. Red River campaign, Ft. Fisher, Commandant at Annapolis. LS, 1p., 8vo., U.S. “Black Hawk,” Memphis, Tenn. 12/18/62 requesting guards to pass an officer (Howard) of the U.S. Signal Corps while he is in Memphis “on busi­ness.” Signs as Acting Rear Admiral. VF. $350.00.

 

106. PRINCE, HENRY (1811-92), Brig. Genl., USA (ME). 1862 Shenandoah cam­paign, Cedar Mtn. (POW), Gettysburg, Rapidan campaign. Clip autograph with rank. XF. $55.00.

 

107. REYNOLDS, JOHN F. (1820-63), Maj. Genl., USA(PA). Peninsula campaign (POW), 2nd Manassas, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg (KIA). Wartime clip. ES as Maj. Genl. XF. Very scarce autograph. $1,750.00.

 

108. ROBERTS, BENJAMIN S. (1810­75), Brig. Genl., USA (VT/IOWA). 1861­62 New Mexico campaign, 2nd Bull Run, “Fitz John Porter affair,” Dept. of Minn. Clip autograph with rank. VF. $70.00.

 

109. ROBINSON, JAMES S. (1827-92), Brig. Genl., USA (OHIO). Rich Mtn. 1862 Shenandoah Valley campaign, 2nd Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg(WIA), Atlanta campaign, Carolinas campaigns. DS, 1-2/3pp., folio HQ, 2nd Brig. 20th A.C. 1/5/65 pert. to worthless equipment. Also signed by H. M. WHITTELSEY, BBG. VF. $250.00.

 

110. RODGERS, CHRISTOPHER R.P. (1819-92), Comdr., USN (later Rear Admiral).(NY). U.S.S. Wabash. Battles of Port Royal, St. Augustine, Ft. Pulaski. ALS, Wash. (DC) 2/12/84 sending autograph. With cover (stamp removed). XF. $35.00.

 

111. ROSECRANS, WILLIAM S. (1819­98), Maj. Genl., USA (OHIO). Rich Mtn. (West Va.). Stone’s River, Chattanooga, Chickamauga Dept. of MO. Wartime clip AES, HQ, 14th Army Corps, Nashville 12/7/62 with rank as Maj. Genl. Comdg. XF. $195.00.

 

112. RUGER, THOMAS H. (1833-1907), Brig. Genl., USA(NY/WISC). Cedat Mtn., Antietam (WIA), Chancellorsville, Get­tysburg, Atlanta, Franklin, Carolinas cam­paign. Large clip autograph with rank as Comdg. 3rd Brig. 1st Div., 12th A.C. from 1864 Sanitary Fair Album. VF. $75.00.

 

113. SHERIDAN, PHILIP H. (1831-88), Genl., USA (NY/OHIO). DS (twice) with AES, HQ, 3rd Div., 20th Corps 3/18/63 pert. to t a furlough for a 1st Mo. Lt. Arty. soldier (Follett - awarded MOH for Perryville) and ES 3/23/63, both as Brig. Genl. Comdg. Addl. ES of Genl. A. McD. McCook 3/18/63. Both verso descriptive document 2pp., 4to., of soldier (Follett) granting furlough and subsistence. Few tiny edge faults o/w F-VF and scarce Sheridan wardate document. Also scarce unit. $1,850.00.

 

114. SICKELS, DANIEL E. (1819-1914), Maj. Genl., USA (NY). Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (WIA and lost leg but earned MOH). ALS, 4pp., 8vo. 5th Ave.(NYC)(1880’s)to Col.(John M.) Coyne (MOH) pert. to Gettysburg reunion and unit monument there. XF. $295.00.

 

115. SLOCUM, HENRY W. (1827-94), Maj. Genl., USA (NY), 1st Bull Run (WIA), Antietam, Chancellorsville, Get­tysburg, Atlanta campaign, ALS, HQ, 1st Div., 6th Corps, New Bridge (Va.) 6/3/62 as Brig. Genl. perto to promotion of 16th  N.Y. Inf. officer (Wead). Has addl. AES of General W. B. Franklin verso concurring. XF. $495.00.

 

116. SMITH, GILES A. (1829-76), Brig. Genl., USA (NY/OHIO/ILL). Ft. Donel­son, Shiloh, Corinth, Ark. Post, Vicksburg campaign, Chattanooga campaign (WIA), Atlanta campaign, “March to Sea,” Caroli­nas campaign. Clip ES, HQ, 15 A.C. Camp Sherman, Miss. 9/17/63 as Brig. Genl. Comdg. XF. $85.00.

 

117. STANLEY, DAVID S. (1828-1902), Maj. Genl., USA (OHIO). Wilson’s Creek (WIA), Stone’s River (WIA and MOH). Custer Yellowstone River Expedition (1873). Large CS with rank. XF. $85.00.

 

118. TAYLOR, NELSON (1821-94), Brig. Genl., USA (CT/CALIF./NY), Pen­insula campaign, 2nd Manassas, Freder­icksburg, N.Y. City draft riots. CS with address (N.Y. City). XF. $85.00.

 

119. TERRY, ADRIAN, Lt. Col., USA (CT). 7th Conn. Inf. and staff of brother (Genl. Alfred H. Terry). Small clip as Maj.,A.A.G. (Terry’s staff). VF. $5.00.

 

120. TYLER, ROBERT O. (1831-74), Brig. Genl., USA (NY/CT). Peninsula campaign, Fredericksburg, Chancellors­ville, Gettysburg, Va. overland campaign (WIA-Cold Harbor). ANS, with embossed crest, 1p., 8vo., Phila., Pa. 2/16/65 sending autograph with rank. XF. $150.00.

 

121. UPTON, EMORY (1839-81), Brig. Genl., USA (NY). Antietam, Fredericks-burg, Chancellorsville, Spotsylvania, 1864 Shenandoah Valley campaign. ALS, 1p., 8vo., HQ, 2nd Brig. 1/28/64 to Adj. Genl. Sprague pert. to a vacancy for a major in the 121st N.Y. Inf. Signed as Col., Comdg. that unit. Tipped to sheet. XF. $425.00.

 

122. VODGES, ISRAEL (1816-89), Brig. Genl., USA (PA). Fort Pickens, Pensacola (POW), Charleston harbors. Small clip autograph with rank as Brig. Genl. Probable wartime. Mounted. VF. $60.00.

 

123. WALLACE, WILLIAM H.L. (1821­62), Brig. Genl., USA (OHIO/ILL). Ft. Donelson, Shiloh (MWIA). LS, 1p., 4to., HQ, 2nd Brig. 1st Div., Ft. Donelson, Tenn. 2/17/62 to Col. (John E.) Smith (later Brig. Genl.) pert. to sending report of action of your comd. ... resulting in capture of Ft. Donelson along with names of KIA and WIA plus noting “any acts of individual bravery and daring that occurred.” Written one day after surrender of Ft. Donelson by Genl. Buckner. Excessively rare wardate autograph with great content. Multiple folds o/w XF. $1,350.00.

 

124. WARD, WILLIAM T. (1808-78), Genl., USA (VA/KY). Victim of Morgan’s 1862 raid, “March to Sean,” Carolinas campaign. Large clip autograph with Ky. address. XF. $35.00.

 

125. WARREN, FITZ-HENRY (1816­78), Brig. Genl., USA (MASS/IOWA). Dept. of Mo., Dept. of Gulf, Red River campaign, Comdg. U.S. Forces o Rio Grande River (Brownsville). DS (circa 1864) pert. to furnishing clothing for a “deserter from the Confederate Army” who is “destitute.” Addl. AES verso of NAPOLEON J.T. DANA, Maj. Genl., USA(ME/MINN)who was Col., 1st Minn. (Ball’s Bluff) and WIA - Antietam. XF. $125.00.

 

126. WARREN, GOUVERNEUR K. (1830-82), Maj. Genl., USA (NY). Big Bethel, Peninsula campaign (WIA), 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg (“:Savior of Little Round Top”), Va. Overland cam­paign, Five Forks. DS, 1p., folio Bristoe Station, Va. AES verso HQ, 4th Corps 4/27/64 pert. to ordnance report for 1st Pa. Inf. Reserve Corps. Signed as Maj. Genl. Comdg. XF. $465.00.

 

127. WEBB, ALEXANDER S. (1835­1911), Brig. Genl., USA (NY). Ft. Pick-ens, 1st Bull Run, Peninsula campaign, Antietam, Gettysburg (MOH -Pickett’s Charge), Va. Overland campaign (WIA Spotsylvania). DS, 1p., 8vo., on illus (train and waterfalls) billhead of a N.Y. printer and stationer 6/12/88 for debate and com­mencement tickets for College of the City of N.Y. Signed by Webb as Pres. XF and attractive. $165.00.

 

128. WEBER, MAX (1824-1901), Brig. Genl., USA (GERMANY/NY). Antietam (WIA). Clip autograph with rank. XF.  $55.00.

 

129. WEED, STEPHEN H. (1831-63), (NY). Brig. Genl., USA (NY). Peninsula campaign, 2nd Manassas, Antietam, Fred­ericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg (KIA). Large clip ES, HQ, 3rd Brig., 2nd Div. 6/22/63 (Gbg. campaign). XF and very rare autograph. First we have had. $3,500.00.

 

130. WELLES, GIDEON (1802-78), Sec., of Navy (1861-9). (CT). ALS, 2pp., 4to., Hartford,(Ct.)10/13/37 to Sec. of War Poinsett (for who XMAS flower named) recommending app. of an assist. surgeon. Folded and mailed with red Hartford, Ct., pmk. XF. $175.00.

 

131. WELLS, WILLIAM (1837-92), Brig. Genl., USA (VT). 1862 Shenandoah Valley, 2nd Bull Run, Gettysburg(MOH), Kilpatrick’s Richmond Raid (1864), 1864 Shenandoah Valley campaign, Appomattox campaign. Signed check, Burlington, Vt. 10/24/74. VF. $145.00.

 

132. WHEATON, FRANK (1833-1903), Brig. Genl., USA (RI). 1st Bull Run, Pen­insula campaign, Fredericksburg, Chancel­lorsville, Gettysburg. VA. Overland cam­paign, 1864 Shenandoah Valley campaign, Modoc Indian War. DS, 1p., folio, Wash. D.C. 9/12/61 pert. to appt. of Sgt. Co. E 2nd R.I. Vols. Folds and repaired tears, signature XF. VF appearance. $275.00.

 

133. WINSLOW, JOHN A. (1811-73), Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (NC). Western Gunboat Flotilla, USS Kearsarge (battle with CSS Alabama 6/19/64). Large clip autograph as Commander, U.S. Navy. XF. $195.00.

 

134. WOOD, FERNANDO (1812-81), “Copperhead” Mayor of New York City (who advocated secession) and later US Representative. Large clip autograph w/US House of Representative gothic impt. XF. $25.00.

 

LETTERS (CSA AND USA)

 

135. PORT HUDSON/1st ALA. INF. ALS, 4pp., approx. 5-1/2” x 9”, Port Hud­son, La. 4/22/63 soldier’s(Beauchamp)let-ter to wife. Ment. enemy has not passed this place, expects Vicksburg will be attacked from rear, should Vicksburg be taken Port Hudson will have to be vacated in a hurry, camp activities etc. VF. With background info. $395.00.

 

136. 6thARK. INF. ALS, 2pp., 8vo., Mont­gomery, Ala. 7/3/62 soldier’s (Thompson) letter in dark blue ink. Soldier discusses his ill health, news from the East incl. “Stone­wall” Jackson in fight, Genl. McClellan surrounded, Beauregard moving armies etc. Scarce unit. With postally used cover(CSA stamps removed). VF. $395.00.

 

137. 3rd GA. INF. ALS, 8pp., 8vo., Camp Gwynn Portsmouth, Va. 7/14/61. Soldier (J. W. Perry, Jr.) writes about a review by Genl. Huger, news that the 1st (Ga.) Regt. had been attacked by 7 Federal Regts. but held their ground killing 162 of the enemy and losing but 1 man (West Va. campaign), early march thru Portsmouth and its fields where there were the “ebony faces of real genuine darkies peering at us from the cornfields resting on their plow or hoe,” marched to near Ft. Monroe, made camp and could see the blockading squadron, review by Genl. Huger, marched back to Camp Gwynn, description of camp life and the unbearable heat, afraid they won’t see a fight and will be branded as “the Regt. that sat out the war.” (Ironically soldier MWIA at Antietam.) VF-XF. $475.00.

 

138. 7th GA. CAV. ALS, 3pp., 8vo., Columbia (SC) 5/8/64 from soldier (Co. A, 7th Ga. Cav.) discussing unit’s trip to Richmond(allowed 10 days @ 30-40 miles per day), clothes, body lice, fight between Lee and Grant in Va. to be decisive battle of War. VF. $250.00.

 

139. 17th MISS. INF./“FIGHTING” CHAPLIN. ALS, 4pp., 8vo., Capt. G. Langs 7/26/64 from Chaplain Wm. B. Owen, 17th Miss. Inf. to sister. Owen WIA -Spotsylvania C.H. Va. 5/11/64 and recuperating at private home. Writes receiving first letters since wounded, extensive ministerial work here and hopes “Jesus may make me a ‘fisher of men,’” looking forward to visitors incl. “friends of prison life” etc. Incl. postally used cover with Owen’s chaplain’s “frank” ID and Richmond, Va. pmk. and Due 10 postal mkgs. After Battle of Gettysburg Owen remained behind to attend to needs of Genl. McLaws wounded in hospitals along Marsh Creek.