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A BOND FOR RAISING A REGIMENT LESS THAN A MONTH AFTER LEXINGTON AND CONCORD!

* 1 OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). Revolutionary pa- triot; Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Manuscript Document Signed, “Olv. Ellsworth.” One page, 7 ¼” x 12”. . May 17, 1775. The document reads, in part: Know all men by these present that we Benjamin Herman of CONNECTICUT MILITIA Woodbury & John Segwick of Hornell both in Liverpool CAPTAIN HUBBARD County are holden & hand firmly bound solely unto the Gov- BURROWS PAID FOR HIS ernor & Company of the English Colony of Conecticutt[sic] COMPANY’S ROLE IN in New England in the sum Three thousand pounds lawful THE DEFENSE OF HIS money to be paid to sd. Governor & Company to the which STATE payment well & truly to be made & done we jointed & sever- * 3 ally bind our selves our Heirs & c by these presents … The Manuscript Document. One page, Condition of the above Obligation is such that Whereas the 8 1/8” x 6 3/4”. Hartford. April 12, above […] Benjamin Herman is appointed Paymaster of the 1777. The document reads, in 6th Company in the Regiment now to be raised . Now if the part: “Sir Pay Capt. Hubbard Bur- sd. Benjamin shall faithfully & justly dispose of all the monies rows on order, twenty one pounds he shall receive out of the publick Treasury for the purpose of thirteen shillings & six pence for […] paying the soldiers in sd. Company & account with the Wages & c. for his Compy. Of Committee of Pay Table for the same when thereto required. Militia in the Alarm Augst 1775- A Choice early example of the raising of troops for the long Also fourteen pounds six shillings conflict to come. $750 - up & ten pence for Ditto Sept 1776…” The August Alarm noted in our document is most likely the Au- CAPTAIN’S BOND FOR THE RAISING OF A REGIMENT OF gust 30, 1775 attack on Stonington, Connecticut. This at- MATROSSES DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR tack, only the second British na- val assault on the shores of the * 2 American continent, would be the [AMERICAN REVOLUTION]. Document Signed. One only naval attack on the shores of page, 8” x 13 ½”. Connecticut. May 18, 1778. Partially Connecticut and the first time a Printed Bond obligation between William Seymour and British naval force was repelled Thaddeus Sturgis and the state of Connecticut. “THE CON- by colonists. Captain Hubbard DITION OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATION IS, That Whereas Burrows, whose Groton militia the above named William Seymour above named is appointed has been activated weeks prior to first lieut of a Company of Matrosses [Matrosses were Gun- the British assault on Stonington, ners’ Assistants whose duties included guarding the guns and was a member of the military for wagons on the march and assisting when breakdowns oc- much of his adult life. At the age curred.] to be raised in this state for the defense of the Same. of 20, he enlisted as a private in Now, if the said William Seymour shall truly and faithfully Capt. John Stanton’s Company pay over all the Monies he shall receive from the Treasurer by during the French and Indian War. Orders from the Pay-Table, agreeable to the Trust reposed in In December of 1775, Hubbard him by his Appointment aforesaid, and his Account thereof was appointed a Captain of his render to the Committee of the Paytable when required, then own militia. During the course of the above Obligation to be void. Signed, Sealed, and Deliv- the war he command troops dur- ered, the Day and Year abovesaid, In Presence of...” The docu- ing the Siege of New York and ment is signed by William Seymour, Thaddeus Sturgis and marched under Lafayette before James Church. The document’s edges are irregular. Very fine. being killed in action during the $500 - up Battle of Fort Griswold near his hometown of Groton Connecti- cut. Some paper loss. $300 - up 1

* 4 JOHN DURKEE (1728-1782). American pioneer and Revolution- * 9 ary War officer. Partly-printed JEDEDIAH HYDE (1761-?) Document Signed on verso, “J. Revolutionary War soldier. Manu- Durk.” One page, 7 ¾” x 4 ½”. script pay order Signed on verso, “ Hartford. June 1, 1780. Treasury Jedh. Hyde.” One page, 8 ¼” x 6 Office order to pay “Col. John ¼”. Hartford. July 1, 1777. The Durkee, who has served in the Con- document reads, in part: “Pay Capt. necticut Line of the Continental Jedediah Hyde of Col. Wyllys’s Army…” A leading member of Regt. 1776 Nine Pounds Thirteen the Connecticut Sons of Liberty, Shillings for Expense of Sickness John Durkee led the group that for himself & Son…” Jedediah forced Jared Ingersoll, a colonial REVOLUTIONARY WAR PAY ROLE FOR Hyde served in both the Army and agent for Connecticut, to resign at CONTINENTAL SOLDIERS FROM RHODE ISLAND the Navy of the young American the time of the Stamp Act. Upon * 6 nation. During the Revolution, he the outbreak of the American Manuscript Document. One page, 15 ½” x 12 ¼”. Sutton. Janu- saw action at the Battle of Bunker Revolution a decade later, Durkee ary 15, 1778. “A Pay Roll of Capt. Joseph Sibley’s Company in Hill as wells as at the battle of raised a company that fought with Col. Danforth Keys Regiment for Bounty due from the Time of Flat-bush on . great distinction at the Battle of Each man Inlisting[sic] Until their service Ending; Excluding $175 - up Bunker Hill. Subsequently, Durkee three Months Bounty they have Received.” 62 soldiers are listed saw action in numerous other as members of the company, which was stationed mostly in battles, including Long Island, Tren- Providence and Kingston. Very Fine. $2,000 - up ton and Monmouth. Tape repairs. Else Very Good. $125 - up for you- I have paid for both seats that we may not be disap- pointed…” Minor paper loss at left, not affecting text. Else Very REVOLUTIONARY WAR Fine. $150 - up SOLDIER RECEIVES A MEDICAL DISCHARGE * 10 Manuscript Document. One page, STATE OF CONNECTICUT 8 ½” x 5 ¼”. Camp Highland. No- TREASURY OFFICE ORDER vember 30, 1782. The document FOR SAMUEL JOHNSON, reads, in part: A SIGNER OF THE CONSTITUTION “Otis Ensign […] Soldier in the 2d * 5 Connecticut regiment whose SAMUEL JOHNSON. (1727 - * 8 terme[sic] of inlistment [sic] expires 1819). Revolutionary patriot; * 7 ELIJAH HYDE (1735-1800). the last day of December next hav- Signer of the Constitution from EBENEZER MATTOON Revolutionary War officer. Post- ing been certifyed[sic] by Doctor Connecticut. Partially Printed Trea- (1755-1843). Revolutionary War humous payment to an Express Simplon Surgeon of the regiment sury Office Order to be paid unto officer and a Repre- Rider paid to Major Elijah Hyde to be unfit for Duty and that it is Samuel Johnson. One page, 7 3/8” sentative from . Au- on his behalf and Signed, “Elijah not likely he will be fit for further x 4 ½”. February 1, 1781. tograph Letter Signed, “E. Hyde.” One page, 8” x 5”. Hart- duty before the terme[sic] for which As a member of the Federal Con- Mattoon.” One page, 8” x 10”. ford. March 11, 1777. Elijah Hyde he is ingaged[sic] expires- The sd. vention, Johnson was one of the Washington. July 19, 1803. To fel- served as an officer in the Second Otis Ensign is hereby Discharged most generally respected members low Massachusetts’ Representative Regiment of the Connecticut Light the service of the united States and and was one of the two signers of Dwight FOSTER (1757-1823). Horse. He was wounded at is permitted to return to the State the Constitution from Connecti- Mattoon writes, in part: “…I have Stillwater in 1777 and was present of Connecticut…” Minor paper cut. Punch cancelled. Minor paper this day secured a seat in the Mail at the surrender of Burgoyne. Fine. loss and separation at folds. Else loss at bottom edge, scalloped left Stage of Thursday next 5 o clock $225 - up Fine. $300 - up edge. Fine. $150 - up in the morning at Capt. Coyles- the stage cannot go to your lodgings 2 SUPPORTING THE FAMILIES OF SOLDIERS SERVING IN THE

As farmers and other workingmen left their families to support the American Revolution, their families often faced great hard- ships. Responding to the needs of the suffering individuals, the governments of the colonies rose to the occasion and provided much needed support and supplies to the families who suffered so much for independence.

EARLY AMERICAN CRIMINAL HISTORY DOCUMENT SIGNED BY SAMUEL H. PARSONS * 11 SAMUEL H. PARSONS (1737-1789). Revolutionary War general. Manuscript Document Signed on verso “Saml H. Par- sons.” One page, 8 ¼” x 7 ¾”. Norwalk. March 5, 1775. The document reads, in part: “…I pledge to pay Esq. King’s Attorney for New London County the Sum of Twelve Pounds thirteen Shillings & Eleven pence Lawful money taxed in a Case & Plea vs Edward Sloan on an Indictment on Suspicion of Burglary not found by the Grand Jury … and also the sum of Eight Pounds nineteen shillings and seven pence lawful money taxes in a cast & plea vs. John Russell who confesst[sic] the crime of burglary…” A heavy financial contributor to the government during the war, ACCOUNT OF SUPPLIES Parsons became preoccupied with his financial security after the RECEIVED BY war, and became heavily involved in land speculation prior to his THE FAMILIES OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR accidental death. In 1785, Congress named him a commissioner REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS’ FAMILIES to extinguish Indian claims to the territory northwest of the SOLDIERS RECEIVE * 14 Ohio. He was very active in the formation of the Ohio Com- MONETARY SUPPORT Manuscript Document. One page, pany, created to secure lands for Revolutionary War soldiers in FROM THE STATE OF 7 ¾” x 12 ¼”. Haddam. 1780. exchange for their government pay-certificates, and in 1787 was CONNECTICUT The document, listing sums paid made a director of the company. Late that year, he was ap- * 15 to 16 relatives of soldiers serving pointed the first judge in the . $500 - up Manuscript Document. One page, in the Continental Army, reads, in 7 3/8” x 12 ¼”. Farmington. No part: date. The document lists “amount “The account of the Sum of ar- of supplies to the families of the ticles Delivered to the Soldiers’ following officers and Soldiers in families in Haddam Since the first Continental Army…” for twenty- of January 1780 … the above is a six Connecticut soldiers. Some pa- true account of the Sums Deliv- per loss at edges. Else Fine. ered Errors Excepted at the Stated * 12 $400 - up Price…” Very Fine. $400 - up Manuscript Document Signed. One page, 7 5/8” x 2 1/2”. Dartmouth. Aprill[sic] 8, 1777. The document reads: “These are to certify the sol- diers that March with Capt. Ben- * 13 jamin Willcox for the three months Manuscript Document. “Received ALL ITEMS MAY BE VIEWED ON EBAY Service in the State of Rhode Is- from the Comitte[sic] of Soplyes[sic] LIVE AUCTIONS UNDER OUR SELLER land found themselves fire arms and Paid to the soldier family accord- NAME SCOTT WINSLOW other accuterements[sic]. Tho ing to Law.” One page, 8 ¼” x 8” Kempton Fortunatus[?] Shearman Guilford. March 22, 1782. Accom- Selectmen of Dartmo.” Some very panied by separate sheet that reads: minor edge wear. Else Very Fine. “Guilford Family Supplies in $200 - up 1781.” Both Fine. $400 - up 3 STATE OF CONNECTICUT PAY ORDER FOR A BLACK SOLDIER WHO SERVED DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR * 17 Partially Printed Document signed “X,” on verso. One page, 7 ¾” x 3 ¾”. Treasury Office. June 1, 1782. Punch cancelled. Scalloped left edge. During the Revolutionary War, four black soldiers by the name of Nero Cross served in the , but we are unable to ascertain specifically which soldier * 16 this order pays. Very Fine. $1,200 - up JOSEPH SPENCER (1714- 1789). American lawyer, solider LOT OF THREE ITEMS and statesman. Document Signed, RELATING TO THE “Joseph Spencer.” One page, 5” x MEDICAL DISCHARGE OF 5 ¼”. Saybrook. September 7, A CONTINENTAL 1780. The document certifies that SOLDIER Zephaniah Bowers served in the * 19 6th Connecticut Regiment. Very Manuscript Document. One page, Fine. Accompanied by a Partially 9” x 6 ¾”. No place. March 18, Printed Military Pay Order for 1782. The document reads, in part: Zephaniah Bowers. One page, 7 3/ “I do certify that Benjamin Talbut 8” x 6 ¼”. Hartford. September of the 1st Connecticut Regiment 13, 1780. Fine. hath a Rupture, which at present does, and in my opinion ever will, In addition to serving as judge a render him incapable of perform- lawyer, Joseph Spencer was very ing military Duty- he is therefore active in the Continental Army. At recommended for discharge from the outbreak of the American the Army. John R. Matrons Surg… Revolution, Spencer, who had pre- Benjamin Talbut Solider of the 1st viously served in both King Connecticut Reg for the Reasons George’s War and the French and above certified by Surgeon Matrons Indian War, had advanced to the is hereby discharged from the Ser- rank of Brigadier General in the vice of the Untied States…” Connecticut Militia, which he led Manuscript Document. One page, in support of the Siege of . 5 ¼” x 3 ¼”. Killingly. April 2, Following this militia’s absorption 1783. The document reads, in part: into the Continental Army, Spen- A BLACK SOLDIER IN THE CONNECTICUT LINE “Please to Deliver the Barrer[sic] cer advance to the rank of Major RECEIVES PAYMENT FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE my Notes for Service Done in the General in the Continental Army. REVOLUTIONARY WAR Continental Army in Col. Durkey’s In 1778, Spencer resigned his com- * 18 Regiment in Capt Wilkot’s[sic] mission in the wake of his highly Manuscript Document Signed, “X.” One page, 8 3/8” x 6 3/4”. Company …” controversial choice to cancel a Litchfield. March 3, 1783. The document certifies the service of Partially Printed Pay Order for planned attack on British forces in Hubbell in the Connecticut Line and transfers money due him to eight pounds and seventeen shil- Rhode Island. Subsequent to the Joseph Pratt. Hubbel signs with an X. Uneven edges. Else Fine. lings due Benjamin Talbut. One end of his military career, Spencer Accompanied by a Partially Printed Military Pay Order for page, 7 ¾” x 7”. Hartford. Sep- served on the Connecticut Council Prime[sic] Hubbell Very Fine. $1,200 - up tember 19, 1783. All Very Good. as well as the Continental Congress. $225 - up $500 - up

4 PAY ORDER ISSUED TO , THE INVENTOR OF THE “,” THE FIRST TO BE USED * 20 IN BATTLE RETURN JONATHAN * 22 MEIGS (1740-1823). Revolu- Manuscript Document. One page, tionary War soldier; Indian Agent. 7 1/8” x 4 ½”. Pay Table Office. Autograph Document Signed, April 1, 1785. The document reads, “R.F. Meigs.” One page, 7 ¼” x 5 in part: “Pay Capt. David Bushnell ½”. Westfield. April 28, 1780. The agent to the Corps. Of Sapper and document certifies the service of Miners Two Pounds ten shillings th Caleb Tuttle in the 6 Connecticut Lmy out of the Monies appropri- Regt. in the Continental Army. ated for the payment of the Con- Some edge wear. Split at fold re- necticut Line.” paired on verso with archival tape. Else Very Good. Accompanied by DAVID BUSHNELL (1742- a Partially Printed Military Pay PAY ORDER SIGNED BY EZRA LEE, 1824). Revolutionary War era in- Order for Caleb Tuttle. One page, ventor. David Bushnell is best 7 ¼” x 7”. Hartford. December THE OPERATOR OF BUSHNELL’S FAMOUS “TURTLE” know for creating the “Turtle,” the 12, 1782. Some toning. Else Very first submarine ever used in com- * 21 Good. bat. In addition to the “Turtle,” EZRA LEE (1749-1821). Revolutionary War solider best known which was used three times during as the operator of David Bushnell’s “Turtle”. Partially Printed Meigs served with great distinction the course of the American Revo- Pay Order Signed, “Ezra Lee,” as proxy for Eleazar Hudson. in the Connecticut militia during lution, Bushnell is also noted for One page, 6 ¾” x 6 ½”. Hartford. August 25, 1780. Very Fine. much of the Revolutionary War. inventing the first time bomb and He was captured, and later ex- proving that gunpowder exploded Accompanied by a certification of service for Eleazar Hudson. changed, during Arnold’s ill-fated underwater. Very Fine. $400 - up expedition to Quebec. At Sag Har- One page, 7 ¾” x 3 ¾”. Lyme. August 25, 1780. Fine. bor, he surprised the British and destroyed many vessels, a large In August of 1776, Ezra Lee operated the worlds first subma- quantity of military stores, and rine to be used in battle, the “Turtle,” in an attack against a took many prisoners, a feat for British ship in New York harbor. Following this partially suc- which Congress voted him a sword. cessful mission, Lee made another unsuccessful submarine as- In 1780 he received a personal note sault on a British frigate and participated in the battles of Tren- of thanks from George Washing- ton, Brandywine and Monmouth. In 1777, Lee would once again ton for his action in suppressing a take command of the “Turtle” in an attack on a British vessel mutiny among the Connecticut that killed several sailors but failed to do any significant damage REVOLUTIONARY WAR troops. He retired from the militia to the vessel. Earning the congratulations of George Washing- GENERAL ENOCH POOR in 1781 and became surveyor for ton for his service to the colonies, Lee was moved into the * 23 the Ohio Company. In 1788, Meigs special forces of the Continental Army. Interestingly, Lee’s is the ENOCH POOR (1736-1780). accompanied a small group of set- only tombstone of all the patriots who fought in the American Shipbuilder and merchant from tlers when they landed at the mouth Revolution inscribed “in service to Gen. George Washington.” A Exeter New Hampshire who served of the Muskingum and drew up a fine, exceedingly rare signature from a daring American patriot. as a brigadier general in the Conti- code of rules for the colony. In $1,500 - up nental Army during the American 1801 he was appointed Indian agent Revolution. Receipt Signed, to the Cherokee and, over the next “Enoch Poor.” One page, 6 ½” x several years, negotiated numerous 3”. No place. November 6, 1774. treaties with the Indians. $275 - up Tape repair at center slip. Minor paper loss at top and left edge, else Fine. $275 - up 5 A RETURN OF WAGONS UNDER THE COMMAND OF WAGON MASTER GENERAL DAVIS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, INCLUDING THOSE ASSIGNED TO THE FRENCH MILITARY LEADER THE DUC DE LAUZUN * 27 WAR DATE SUPERIOR Manuscript Document. One page, 12 ¼” x 5 ¼”. Williamstown. COURT DOCUMENT RENT FROM ESTATES January 15, 1782. Addressed to “Messrs. Wadsworth & Carter.” SIGNED BY SAMUEL CONFISCATED BY [Philadelphia merchants contracted to supply French and Ameri- HUNTINGTON, A SIGNER CONNECTICUT can forces during the American Revolution]. The document pro- OF THE DECLARATION OF * 25 vides a list of conductors, the number of horses assigned as INDEPENDENCE AND Document Signed. One page, 7 5/8” “presnt fit,” “unfit” “on duty,” “4 H. teams” or “3 H. teams” and PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS x 12 1/4” Hartford. October 20, the number of casualties and their current location. Among these * 24 1781. The document reads, in part: casualties are 8 horses “at Hampton with the Duke’s Legion.” SAMUEL HUNTINGTON “Received of Mr. Jacob L Gurley The duke referenced here is the French military leader Armand (1731-1796). Signer of the Dec- One Hundred & Nintey pounds in Louis de Gontaut. the duc de Lauzun. On his arrival in the laration of Independence from odl Continental Bills and twenty United States, Lauzun was warmly welcomed by the continental Connecticut. Manuscript Docu- pounds Six Shillings and five pence leaders and was given command of a troop of 500 cavalry, ment Signed, “Sam Huntington.” in Connecticut bills for use of this which became know as “Lauzun’s legion.” Among the battles Also Signed by WILLIAM Staet for which have Signed three Lauzun participated in were the and the PITKIN (1725-1897) Connecti- Receipts the sd. Sums being for attack on New York in 1781. $500 - up cut Jurist. One page, 7 ¾” x 12 Rent of Confiscated Estates…” ½”. No place. August 13, 1777. Some paper loss at edges. Else Very The document reads, in part: “De- Good. $300 - up benture of the Adjournd Supr Court at Norwich and Windham in June & July 1777 … To Wm Pitkin Esq. 13 day £11:10 Wm Pitkin To Saml Huntington Esq. 13 days £11:1:0 Sam Huntington… please to pay to the Judges of the Sup Court the Several Sums to their Respective names … and charge the same in amount against the state…” Active in the judicial and legislative affairs of Connecti- PAY ORDER SIGNED BY cut prior to the revolution, Samuel DANIEL BENNETT, A Huntington served in the Conti- MEMBER OF THE nental Congress 1775-84 and was CONTINENTAL its president 1779-81. During the CONGRESS A SUPERB HIGHLY DETAILED FOURTH CON- revolution, he also served on nu- * 26 NECTICUT REGIMENT CLOTHING ACCOUNT merous state committees, such as Document Signed on verso, “ Danl. * 28 the Council of Safety, and served Bennett.” One page, 8 ¼” x 6 ½”. Rare Accounting of Officers Cloathing [sic] for the 4th Con- as Connecticut governor 1786-96. Connecticut. December 22, 1780. necticut Regiment, including Beaver Hats, uniforms, overcoats Uneven edges, and some paper loss. The document pays Bennett ten and shoes. Two pages, 29 1/2” x 11 7/8” Aug 1779 - July 1780. Else Very Good. $750 - up pounds in Connecticut currency on Very Good. An exceedingly rare document from the American the account of the State Pay Table Revolution. Very Good. $1,000 - up Office. Very Fine. $150 - up 6 CONTINENTAL SOLDIERS STATIONED NEAR PEEKSKILL RECEIVE RATION PAY * 29 Manuscript Document. One page, 8 ½” x 12”. Ammawak near Peekskill. August 19, 1777. The document reads, in part: “We the Subscribers do ac- knowledge to have received of Capt. Noah Phelps as ration money the several sums […] to our respec- tive Names for the present Campaign (viz) Eighteen Shillings LM…”

As a source of much needed supplies for the Conti- nental Army, the mills at Peekskill, New York made very tempting targets for British raiding parties dur- ing the American Revolution. In the early spring and late fall of 1777, two devastating British attacks forced the Hudson Valley Command for the Conti- nental Army to abandon Peekskill for West Point, where it remained until the end of hostilities. In A CALL FOR MEN TO FILL addition, the soldiers garrisoned at Peekskill and the THE RANKS OF THE surrounding area helped keep General Howe and CONTINENTAL ARMY British his troops from advancing through the Hudson AND FUND Highlands to support General Burgoyne in the North. THE WAR EFFORT $1,000 - up * 31 Manuscript Document. One page, 7 ¾” x 12 ½”. Cambridge, State of Massachusetts Bay. June 19, PAYROLL FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIRST AND EIGHTH CONNECTICUT 1779. The document reads, in part: REGIMENTS ENCAMPED AT THE HUDSON HIGHLANDS NEAR WEST POINT “…In the Name of the Govern- * 30 ment & People of the State of Manuscript Document. One page, 8” x 13”. the Massacshs. Bay you are hereby Camp Highlands.. August 7, 1782. The docu- required forthwith to warn all the ment reads, in part: “These certify that the men freeholders & their inhabitants be- whose names are signed to the Underwritten tween Charles River & Menotomy order served in 1st and 8th Connecticut Regi- River in sd town qualified to vote ment of Infantry previous to the first day of in town affairs to assemble at the January 1781- David Smith Major Comdg Of- court house in Cambridge on Tues- ficer. Gentlemen Please to deliver the bearer day the Twenty Second…1st To your order on the Treasurer for the balance due know what way the town will to us for serves as above.” Below this are the come into for to get men to fill up names of the fifteen soldiers who are seeking the Continental Army. And also payment. Some dampstaining, Else Very Fine. for to go to Rhode Island…2d To $1,000 - up grant a further sum of money to defray the necessary charges aris- ing in the town…4th To chose a Committee for to Supply the familys of the non Commissioned Officers & soldiers in the town …” Very Fine. $500 - up

7 PRINTING ORDER FOR THE NATION’S SECOND THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION AND PROCLAMATION FOR EMBARGO

* 32 Important Manuscript Document. One page, 7 ¾” x 12 ¼”. State of CT. Nov. 6, 1778. The document lists the cost for printing and paper. It reads, in part: “Printing 100 Proclamations for embargo….to print 12 dozn. Military Commissions….to printing 400 copies Proclamation for Thanks- giving…” The 1778 Thanksgiving Proclamation, the nation’s second, called for “…the 30th day of December next, to be observed as a day of public thanksgiving and praise, that all the people may … express a just sense of his unmerited favors; particularly in that it hath pleased him, by his overruling providence, to support us in a just and necessary war, for the defense of our rights and liberties, by affording us seasonable supplies for our armies, by disposing the heart of a powerful monarch to enter into alliance with us, and aid our cause; by defeating the councils and evil designs of our enemies, and giving us victory over their troops; and, by the continuance of that union among these states…” (Thanksgiving Proclamation 1778). Our document also references the printing of the recently passed Embargo Act, which prohibited the export of grain and flour. By 1779, this act had reduced Philadelphia’s foreign trade by one to two-fifths of its prewar size. A unique and historically rich document from the dawn of the American nation. Very Good. $1,000 - up

page, 8” x 6 ½”. Hartford. March 22, 1783. The document reads: “Received, of Pay-Table-Commit- tee, their Order on the Treasurer 4, 1789. The order reads, in part: of this State, to secure the Pay- “…Pay to Doctr. Benjamin Dyer ment of Twenty six pounds eigh- Forty Pounds and Eleven Shillings teen shillgs & 6 d. being the Bal- lawful money…” Some minor ton- ance due to me on the first day of ing. Else Very Fine. January, 1781 as stated by the Com- mittees of the State and the Army. The order is accompanied by a £26,18,6. Joseph Watterman” Manuscript Document. One page, The ruins of the Revolutionary 8” x 12 ½”. Hartford. May 1789. War Fort Constitution still stand The document reads, in part: “A on Constitution Island, located on General Assembly of the State of the Hudson River opposite West Connecticut holden at Hartford on Point. Destroyed by fleeing Ameri- the 2d Thursday May 1789. RARELY SEEN LETTER can Soldiers before construction on Whereas Doctor Benj. Dyer ad- FROM A COMMANDER OF the fort could be completed in vance for the state of Connecticut THE INVALID CORPS 1777, Fort Constitution was never several years before the year1783 SIGNED AT rebuilt. Still Constitution Island in drugs & medicine to the amount CONSTITUTION ISLAND, continued to play an important role of fourty[sic] pounds in Lawll Sil- ACCOMPANIED BY A PAY in the Revolutionary War. Under ver money on Account of which ORDER FOR ONE OF HIS the direction of Col. Thaddeus on Decembr 4, 1783 he obtained SOLDIERS Kosciusko, three redoubts and a on order on the Treasurer from the * 33 battery were built on the site in ELIPHALET DYER SIGNS pay table office for the aforesd sum Letter Signed. One page, 7 ¾” x order to protect the eastern por- A PAY ORDER FOR payable out of the tax of one Shil- 4”. Constitution Island. March 17, tion of a great chain that had been MONEY OWED TO ling on the pound Granted in Janu- 1783. The letter reads: “I hereby stretched across the Hudson River REVOLUTIONARY WAR ary 1783, and on which Order the certify that Joseph Watterman was in order to prevent further British DOCTOR BENJAMIN DYER Treasury was directed to give his transferred from the Connecticut incursions. The Invalid Corps was * 34 Notes on Interests … Resolved by Line to the Invd. Regt. Whare[sic] established in June 1777. Made up ELIPHALET DYER (1721- this Assembly that the Treasurer be he is now serving a privit[sic] and of injured or otherwise debilitated 1807). American lawyer, jurist, and he is hereby Authorized & Di- that he is accounted in the Quota soldiers and officers assigned to military leader and statesman. rected to give his Note to the sd. of the State of Connecticut. Con- guard duty, the unit was also to Printed Connecticut Pay-Table Dyer drawing Interest from the stitution Island March 17th 1783 serve as a training ground for young Office Order signed on verso, “ Aforesd. 6th of March 1785…” E. Hills[?] Capt Comd Invd.” officers, though there is no evi- Elipht. Dyer for Benj. Dyer.” One Some toning. Else Fine. $250 - up Partially Printed Pay Order. One dence that this activity ever com- page, 6 ¾” x 5 ¾”. No place. June menced. $250 - up 8 MONTHS INTO THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, A CONCORD RESIDENT WRITES TO A FRIEND SERVING AT : “…All flesh is as grass and as the flower that faideth and death has no respecter of persons…there’s a number of our young men drawd[sic] out for New York they are expecting orders to march in a few days I think we shant[sic] scarcely have a young man to be seen walking our streets…” CLIPPED SIGNATURE OF * 35 REVOLUTIONARY WAR Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, 6” x 7 ½”. Concord. September 25, 1776. Addressed on integral SURGEON JAMES leaf. The letter reads, in part: THACHER ACCOMPA- NIED BY AN UNSIGNED “…I now take my pen in hand to write a few lines AUTOGRAPH LETTER which I hope will find you in better State of health * 37 that I understand you have been it is a general time JAMES THACHER (1754- of health at Concord tho[sic] there’s some of our 1844). American physician and acquaintance cald[sic] from among us all flesh is as writer. His clipped signature grass and as the flower that faideth[sic] and death has mounted to a 7 ¾” x 9 ¾” sheet. no respecter of persons but when death comes no The sheet contains a brief, hand- bonds of nature or ties of friendship nor rich written account of Thacher’s life. aparel[sic] or gaudy shew[sic] can save us from travel- Accompanying this is an Auto- ing thro[sic] that dark and shadowy valley but the graph Letter (Signature cut). One monarch as well as beggar must be mouldring[sic] page, 7 7/8” x 9 3/4”. Plymouth. into dust and be made a dish for worms. There’s a January 23, 1834. Addressed on number of our young men drawd[sic] out for New integral leaf. In the letter, Thacher, York they are expecting orders to march in a few days currently at work on a history of I think we shant[sic] scarcely have a young man to Plymouth, asks Mr. Drake of the been seen walking our streets…pray remember me to Antiquarian Bookstore in Boston my dear brother I hope you will embrace every op- for permission to use excerpts from portunity of writing to us as we hear different re- his Indian biography. Minor paper ports…” loss and edge wear on letter. Else The recipient of our letter, David Hubbard, was a Fine. $200 - up Concord, Massachusetts resident who enlisted as a private in the Continental Army early in the Revolution. Following service at Roxbury in the spring of 1776, Hubbard was stationed at Fort Ticonderoga subsequent to its capture by Continental forces under the command of and Ethan Allen. A truly eloquent piece of correspondence. Some minor paper loss. Else Fine. $750 - up

Silliman.” One page, 8 ½” x 7 ¾”. ticed him according…” During the Newport, R.I. February 5, 1810. Revolutionary War, Gold Silliman * 38 To SAMUEL LATHROP ([1772- fought in the New York Campaign ABRAHAM TYLER (? – 1804) 1846]. U.S. Representative from of 1776 and also distinguished him- Captain in the Lexington Alarm, Massachusetts). The letter reads, in self during the British raid on Marched from town of Haddam, part: Danbury the following year. Two Connecticut, in the Lexington “Sir, I took the liberty of address- years later, In 1779, Silliman and Alarm to the Relief of Boston, ing you, by mail, under […] 31st his son were taken prisoner by the April 17, 1775.; Captain 17th Con- Dec. 1807, but have never been British during a midnight raid on tinental Infantry, 1st January to 31st favoured[sic] with a reply. Allow the Silliman residence. The two December, 1776; served subse- me to beg you reference to that remained prisoners until 1780, at quently as Major and Lieutenant- letter & that of satisfactory, you which point they were exchanged Colonel Connecticut Militia. Manu- * 36 for a highly reputed loyalist. Un- Autograph letter from Revolution- will affix your signature to the script Document Signed, “Abraham above account with the state even edges. Intact wax seal affected Tyler.” One page, 8 1/4” x 9 3/8”. ary War Brigadier General Gold two words of first line. Minor pa- Selleck Silliman. GOLD thereof and that you will return Connecticut. March 13, 1783. The the same, thus signed, to your very per loss at fold, not affecting text. document concerns payment “To SELLECK SILLIMAN (1732- Else Fine. $250 - up 1790). American Lawyer and Revo- Obt. Servt. Gold S. Silliman…your riding express from Saybrook to lutionary War General. Autograph favor introductory of Dr. Colman, Guilford per order of Col. Document Signed, “Gold. S. has been duly re. and I have no- Tyler….To Horse hire 20 Miles…” Very Fine. 250 - up 9 tifies the service of David Bishop, deceased, in the Connecticut Line and also certifies that Esther Bishop is the administrator of the late David Bishop’s estate. Accompa- nied by Partially Printed Military Pay Order for Esther Bishop. One page, 6 ¾” x 5 ¾”. Hartford. Janu- SOLDIER’S CERTIFICA- ary 16, 1783. Fine. $225 - up TION OF SERVICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS REQUEST FOR PAY SIGNED TWICE BY * 42 COLONIAL ERA Autograph Document Signed. One MILITARY LEADER page, 7 3/4” x 4 3/8” Braintree. ZEBULON BUTLER September 2, 1778. The document * 40 reads, in part: ZEBULON BUTLER (1731- “These may Certify that William 1795). Naval and Army officer. Blanchard was a Soldier in my Manuscript document signed twice, Company at Providence for Conl. “Zebn. Butler Col.” Camp. August Jona. Tilcombs[?] Regiment Re- A PRISONER OF WAR 27, 1782. the document reads in ceived in May […] 1777 for Two NURSED BACK TO part: months Service and that the said MANUSCRIPT PAY ORDER HEALTH BY THE “…Please to deliver my State Notes Blanchard Drawd pay as a Soldier RELATING TO A CITIZENS OF POMFRET due to me for service in the 4th for one Month and one Day and BURGLARY CASE SIGNED CONNECTICUT DURING Connecticut Regt. for the years then Inlisted[sic] into the BY NOTED THE AMERICAN 1780-1781 to John Thomsan[?] … Contenantal[sic] Services Moses REVOLUTIONARY REVOLUTION This certifies that Charles Mayfield French Capt. N.B. The Said FIGURE BENJAMIN * 39 of the 4th Connt. Regt. was in ser- Blancahrd Was Some days in the HUNTINGTON Manuscript Document. One page, vice, the years 180 and 1781 in sd. Service Before my Company got in * 44 7 ¼” x 11 7/8”. Pomfret. June 21, Regt.- and Sigd. The above order wich[sic] is included in the time he BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON 1783. The document reads, in part: in my presence…” Some minor has paid.” The verso of the docu- (1736-1800). American lawyer, “…one Wm. Dodd who had been dampstaining and very minor pa- ment reads, “this may Sertify[sic] jurist and politician. Manuscript a prisoner in New York Belonging per loss. Else Fine. $275 - up Whom it may Consern[sic] that Document Signed on verso, “B. to Falmouth Casco Bay was Re- William Blanchard Enterd. In my Huntington.” One page 8” x 5 1/ leased and on his way home through Company June 4, 1777 in the 4”. Norwich. April 20, 1787. The the Town of Pomfret was taken Contentle[sic] Army Jacob Waly[?] document reads, in part: “Pay to Sick in August in the Year 1781 Capt.” Tipped around edges to Benj Huntington Esq. State Atty and Remained there in Said Town another sheet of paper. Some pa- for New London County the Sum until the 22 day of January 1872. per loss at edge. Else Very Good. of Five Pounds fifteen shillings & The Necessary Expenses for Board- $250 - up ten Pence out of the Monies ap- ing, Nursing & Doctors and Carry- propriated to the Support of Civil ing him our of the state amounted Government it being a part of a to £15-16-11 Which sum we bill of Cost taxed for prosecuting disere[sic] may be reimbursed to us * 41 Elisha Green for Burglary in New Again…” Minor paper loss. Else ZEBULON BUTLER (1731- London County…” In addition to Fine. 1795). Naval and Army officer. serving as a delegate to the Second Document Signed “Zeb Butler” Continental Congress and as a mem- William Dodd name can be found 7/8 1/2 ber of the First United States Con- twice. 6 ” x 7 ”. Camp. June * 43 among the many prisoners held in gress, Benjamin Huntington played 23, 1781. The document certifies JOSEPH PLATT COOKE the infamous British prison ships a major role in the early history of the service of Henry Johnson in (1730-1816). Delegate to Congress moored in Wallabout Bay during th Connecticut. Among other posts, the 6 Connecticut Regt. Edge and militia officer. Joseph Platt the American Revolution. Between Huntington served as the first Mayor wear, minor dampstaining and mi- Cooke served with Connecticut 1776 and 1783, more than ten thou- of Norwich, a judge of the supe- nor tear. Else good. Accompanied troops during the New York Cam- sand men died on these vessels, rior court of Connecticut and a by a Partially Printed Military Pay paign of 1776 and was one of the more American death that from member of the upper house of the Order for Henry Johnson. One state commanders at Danbury, ever battle of the war combined. Connecticut Legislature. $150 - up page, 7 ¼” x 7 ½”. Hartford. July Connecticut when the town was $350 - up 3, 1781. Edge wear and small split sacked by British forces. Document at fold. Else Fine. $275 - up Signed, “Joseph P. Cooke.” One page, 6 5/8” x 8 3/8”. Danbury. Oc- tober 14, 1782. The document cer

10 LOT OF THREE ITEMS CONCERNING PAYMENT DUE FOR CLOTHING SUPPLIED TO THE CONTINENTAL ARMY INCLUDING A MEMORIAL REQUEST WITH A NINE LINE STATEMENT ACCOMPLISHED AND SIGNED BY SAMUEL HUNTINGTON

* 46 1)Manuscript Document with nine line state- ment accomplished and signed “Saml. Hun- PAY ORDER FOR OLIVER tington” by SAMUEL HUNTINGTON WOLCOTT ACCOM- [(1731-1796). Signer of the Declaration of PLISHED AND SIGNED BY Independence from Connecticut.] Two pages, OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. 7 7/8” x 12 1/2”. Hartford. January 2, 1783. AND SIGNED ON VERSO The document concerns money owed to one BY OLIVER ELLSWORTH ! George Merrill for clothing purchased for * 45 the use of the Continental Army. OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. (1760-1833). Secretary of the 2)Manuscript Document. One page, 7 7/8” Treasury under Washington and x6 1/2”. Middletown. January 16, 1783. The Adams; Governor of Connecticut. document certifies that George Merrill is due OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745- £41.4.4 for articles supplied to the Conti- 1807). Revolutionary patriot; nental Army. Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Ellsworth was a commit- 3)Manuscript pay order. One page, 13” x 8 ted patriot, a member of the Con- ¼”. Pay Table Office. January 23, 1783. The necticut Pay Table and member of order pays George Merrill for sundry articles the Continental Congress during the of clothing delivered for the use of the Con- Revolutionary War. Unique Auto- tinental Army with interest. Some minor graph Document Signed, “Olivr. edge wear on all three items. Else Fine. Wolcott Jnr.” One page, 9 ¼” x 7 $1,000 - up ¾”. Connecticut. May 11, 1784. The document reads, in part:: “…Pay The Honble Oliver tem. Among his many accomplish- Document Signed on verso, “Benj. Wolcott Esquire Three pounds thir- ments, Ellsworth is best remem- Huntington.” One page 7 1/2” x 3 THE PURSUIT OF teen Shillings and Eleven pence bered for his service as the second 5/8”. Norwich. April 4, 1788. The PRISONERS FROM THE three farthings Lawful Money out Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme document reads, in part: “…pay GOAL AT HARTFORD of the Monies appropriated for the Court. A great association of three Benjamin Huntington Esq. States * 48 payment of the Civil List- - and leading American figures of the Attorney for New London County EZEKIEL WILLIAMS (1729 – charge the state Pay Table Office...” Revolutionary period. Some rip- out of any of the Money raised for 1818). Merchant from Verso bears the signature of Oliver pling and minor paper loss. Else the Support of Civil Government Wethersfield, Connecticut. Order Ellsworth, “Oliver Ellsworth Esq,” Fine. $250 - up the Sum of One Pound & Six of the Council of Safety to pursue acknowledging receipt of said Pence being a part of a bill of Cost prisoners. Signed on verso by Wil- funds. taxed by the Supr. Court now sit- liams. One page,8 ½” x 6”. Hart- Oliver Wolcott Jr. served the trea- ting in Norwich against James ford. September 5, 1781. The or- sury Department faithfully and su- Hamilton a State Prisoner…” In der reads, in part: “....Ezekiel Wil- perbly under Alexander Hamilton, addition to serving as a delegate to liams Esqr. Sheriff of the County and was instrumental in develop- the Second Continental Congress of Hartford for the Sum of Six ing a plan for the establishment of and as a member of the First pounds in Lawful silver money out branches of the Bank of the United States Congress, Benjamin of the One penny Tax payable first United States (founded 1791). Huntington played a major role in of March last to enable him to pur- Ellsworth was instrumental in forg- the early . sue a number of Prisoners who ing the compromise which pro- Among other posts, Huntington broke the Goal at Hartford last vided for equality of representa- MANUSCRIPT PAY ORDER served as the first Mayor of Nor- night and made their escape...” tion in the Senate, and is believed RELATING TO A STATE wich, a judge of the superior court Williams was a captain in the Con- to have introduced the term, PRISONER SIGNED BY of Connecticut and a member of tinental Army in 1761, sheriff of “United States.” Additionally, he NOTED REVOLUTIONARY the upper house of the Connecti- Hartford County from 1767 to served as Senator from Connecti- FIGURE BENJAMIN cut Legislature. $200 - up 1789, a member of the Committee cut from 1789 to 1796, during HUNTINGTON of the Pay Table for Connecticut which time he played a major role * 47 beginning in 1775 and also U.S. in drafting the legislation which BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON Deputy Commissary of Prisoners established the federal court sys- (1736-1800). American lawyer, of Connecticut. Fine. $200 - up jurist and politician. Manuscript 11 HISTORIC PAY ORDER FOR THE BURNING OF the County of New London or his Deputy, or either of the Constables CONNECTICUT BILLS of the Town of Groton with said * 49 Country, Greeting. Whereas Joseph OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). Revolutionary pa- Woodbridge of Groton in sd. triot; Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Manuscript county on the Eight day of August Document Signed, “”Oliv. Ellsworth” One page, 7 3/8” x 11 A.D. 1786 before me Ben A Gallup 1/4”. Hartford. April 5, 1781. The document reads, in part: Esq; Justice of the Peace for New “The State of Connecticut to Col. Elisha Williams, Capt. Elisha London County recovered Judg- Pitkin & R. Lawrence … To 9 days service in receiving from the ment against Thomas Avery Esq. Treasurer, Connecticut bills, Notes & c and burning and con- of sd. Groton in sd. County … suming the Same 10.16.0 To Expences[sic] 2.3.6 £12.19.6 therefore, by Authority of the State Hartford April 5, 1781. Sir Pay the aforementioned person the of Connecticut, to command you, above sum of twelve pounds, Nineteen Shillgs. and six pence in That of the Goods, Chattels or bills of this State & charge the State. Hartford April 5, 1781 Lands of the said Avery … And Oliv. Ellsworth…” Oliver Ellsworth was a committed patriot, for want of such Goods, Chattels a member of the Connecticut Pay Table and member of the or Lands of the said Avery to be by Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War. Ellsworth him shewn[sic] unto you, or found was instrumental in forging the compromise which provided within your Precincts, for the sat- for equality of representation in the Senate, and is believed to isfying the aforesaid Sume[sic] you have introduced the term, “United States.” Additionally, he are hereby Commanded to take the served as Senator from Connecticut from 1789 to 1796, during which time he played a major role in Body of the said Avery and him drafting the legislation which established the federal court system. Among his many accomplish- Commit unto the keeper of the ments, Ellsworth is best remembered for his service as the second Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Goal in Norwich in the County Court. $500 - up aforesaid…” In addition to serving as a Captain of Rangers in the French and Indian War at Fort Edward, Ben A. Gallup also served Constitution of the United States. the half Day Training, by order of as a Colonel of Militia during the Manuscript Document Signed Assembly…” Contrary to the im- American Revolution. $175 - up “Titus Hosmer,” and “Jedediah age of the patriotic citizen soldier Strong.” One page, 8 ¼” x 13 ¼”. who spontaneously took up arms Hartford. May 1780. The docu- against the British, the American ment reads, in part : “…to Titus Colonies had instated rather exten- Hosmer To his Time and horse hire sive half days training for militia- … to adjust amounts with the Con- men beginning in late 1774. Dock- necticut Line of the Continental eting on verso. Fine. $200 - up Army Jany 11 to 15 Inclusive to Attendance at Durham 5 days … Horse hire to do … two days at Hartford … Errors Excepted of Titus Hosmer … The within Accot. being examined is allowed and the PAYMENT FOR SERVICE Treasurer is ordered to pay the Sum TO TREASURY of£14..13..3 in Bills of the late COUNTERSIGNED BY Emissions … Jedediah Strong OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR. Clerk…” Docketing on verso. Very * 53 Fine. $250 - up OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. (1760-1833). Secretary of the TRAVEL ORDER TO Treasury under Washington and ADJUST SOLDIERS’ PAY Adams; Governor of Connecticut. SIGNED BY TITUS Manuscript pay order Signed, “Oliv. HOSMER Wolcott.” One page, 9 7/8” x 7 7/ * 50 * 51 8”. Hartford. January 12, 1789. TITUS HOSMER (1736-1780). * 52 The document details payments American lawyer, delegate to the Manuscript Document. One page, BEN ADAM GALLUP. Colonial 7 ¾” x 3 ¼”. New London. June owed to and received by Charles Continental Convention and signer and Revolutionary era military fig- Hopkins for his service in of the Articles of Confederation. 14, 1775. The document reads, in ure. Partially Printed Document part: “Please to pay out of the Connecticut’s Treasury Office. JEDEDIAH STRONG. (1738- Signed, “Ben A Gallup Justice of $100 - up 1802). Member of the Continen- Colony treasury the Sum of Fif- Peace.” One page, 7” x 9”. Groton. tal Congress and Secretary of the teen pounds Seven Shillings to Capt. October 19, 1786. The document Convention which Adopted the Elijha Fox for paying his Company reads, in part: “To the Sheriff of 12 cents…” Paper loss at bottom left. Glassine repair on verso. Tape re- pair at fold split. Else, Good. $250 - up

LOT OF THREE ITEMS CONCERNING AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN SOLDIER IN THE CONTINENTAL ARMY * 56 * 55 1) Manuscript Document Signed “X” [his mark] by Samson Cuff. ROBERT BROWN (1744-1823). One page, 8 ¼” x 6 ¾”. Windsor. January 17, 1784. The docu- DISTRICT OF BOSTON AND American brigadier general and ment requests the balance due to Samson Cuff for his service in CHARLESTOWN ACCOUNT politician. Manuscript Document the Continental Army. FOR SHIPPING DUTIES Signed, “Robert Brown.” One 1/8 1/2 SIGNED BY BENJAMIN page, 8” x 9 ¼”. 2) Partially Printed Pay Order. One page, 8 ” x 6 ”. Hart- LINCOLN AND “Know all Men by this presents ford. January 22, 1784. The document secures a payment of JAMES LOVELL that we Henrick Best and Frederick “eighteen pounds and ten shillings being the Balance to Samson * 54 Kuntz[?] of Lehight[sic] Township Cuff…” BENJAMIN LINCOLN. in the County of Northhampton 1/8 1/4 (1733-1810). Major General in the and state of yeomens 3) Manuscript Document. One page, 8 ” x 4 ”. Windsor. Continental Army. Following the are held and firmly bound until January 9, 1784. The document certifies the enlistment and ser- war, Lincoln worked for the ratifi- Anney Bely widower of the same vice of Samson Cuff in the Continental Line for Connecticut. cation of the Constitution in his place in the sum of one hundred state, served as Massachusetts’ lieu- pounds of good and lawfull money Samson Cuff was an African-American patriot from Windsor, tenant governor and also as Collec- in silver or gold … The Condition Connecticut who served in the Continental Army from 1781 to tor of the Port of Boston. JAMES of his obligation is such that if the 1783. All three items in Fine condition. $1,250 - up LOVELL. (1737-1789). Ameri- above bouden Henrick Best and can educator and statesman; del- Frederick Kuntz their heir Execu- egate to the Continental Congress. tors & Administrators Do and shall Subsequently, Lovell served as col- well and truly pay or Cause to be Scarce Partially Printed Document lector of custom for the port of paid unto the Sg. Anney Bely … Signed “Jn Nicholson.” Comptrol- Boston in 1786 and also as a naval the first and full sum of fifty ler-Generals Office, Philadelphia, officer for Boston and Charleston pounds of good and lawfull money Pennsylvania. September 29, 1789, until his death. Partially Printed in silver and gold of the State of 1 page. Octavo. Nicholson held Document Signed, “B. Lincoln” Pennsylvania at on or before the the office from 1782 to 1794 and and “James Lovell.” One page, 7 twenty second day of May in the was often regarded as “the finan- 5/8” x 12 1/2”. Port of Boston year of our Lord one thousand cial dictator of the state.” and Charlestown. March 7, 1800. seven hundred and ninety four … The document reads: “Theses cer- The document reads in part: “We without the least fraud or any fur- tify William Leary late private 11th Certify that the Merchandize herein ther delay…Sealed and delivrd in Penna. Reg’t hat been allowed a after specified, which are now the presents[sic] of us Robert pension of four dollars per month, shipped by Edw. H. Robbins on Brown…” RARE REVOLUTIONARY by the State pf Pennsylvania, agree- board the Sch. Little Sally of Wm Just a few months after being com- WAR DISABILITY STATE- able to Acts the United States, on Whitmash[?] Master, bound for the mission as a first lieutenant, Rob- MENT 1789 SIGNED BY account of would or disabilities Port of Baltimore were duly im- ert Brown was captured at the sur- JOHN NICHOLSON received or incurred in the army of ported into this District on the 25th render of Fort Washington on * 57 the United States during the late Day of September lately[?] by November 16, 1776 and remained JOHN NICHOLSON (d. 1800). war, and that the same hath been Edw. H. Robbins in the Ship Four a British prisoner until December State official; Land speculator. paid him until the first day of May, Sisters of Boston Isaac Rea Mas- 10, 1777. Following the war, Nicholson was a shady Pennsylva- 1789 and no longer…” Uneven ter, from St. Petersburgh and the Brown served as a member of the nia state official who resigned all edges as made, light stains. Overall Duties thereon paid, or secured to Pennsylvania Senate and also his state offices in 1794, having Fine condition. A rare original pe- be paid, according to law…Net served three terms as a U.S. Con- been impeached, but acquitted, by riod form and one of the first we amount duties secured, For Hun- gressman. Paper loss at lower right. the Pennsylvania Legislature just have encountered. $1,000 - up dred & Three Dollar, eighty two Else Very Good. $150 -up prior to his resignation. 13

A SPY DURING THE REVOLUTION AND A POST-WAR DEED WITNESSED BY GENERAL COMFORT SAGE ADS COUNTERFEITER REVOLUTIONARY WAR CERTIFYING A SOLDIER’S SERVICE IN THE * 60 OFFICER GEORGE REID CONTINENTAL ARMY ELI LEAVENWORTH (1760- WITH A FOUR LINE * 59 ?) Revolutionary War soldier, in- POSTSCRIPT COMFORT SAGE (1730-1799) Revolutionary War General. telligence officer and counterfeiter. 7/8 ACCOMPLISHED AND Autograph Document Signed, “Comfort Sage.” One page, 7 ” Autograph Document Signed, “Eli 1/4 SIGNED BY REID x 4 ”. Hartford. May 30, 1783. The document certifies the Leavenworth.” One page, 7 ¾” x * 58 service of George Anger in the Continental Army. Very Fine. 8 ½”. New Haven. December 25, GEORGE REID (1733-1815). Accompanied by a Partially Printed Military Pay Order for George 1780. The document certifies the Revolutionary War officer. Manu- Anger. One page, 8” x 6 ½”. Hartford. May 31, 1783. Fine. service of Daniel Ford in the 6th script Document Signed twice, Connecticut Regiment. Uneven “Geo. Reid,” with a postscript in Gen. Comfort Sage served with George Washington at Valley edges. Fine. Accompanied by a Reid’s hand. One page, 12 ¾” x 8”. Forge and he was also an early friend of Benedict Arnold. When document transferring the notes Rockingham and Londonderry. Benedict Arnold was found to be a traitor, maddened crowds due from Daniel Ford to Capt. Jo- September 8, 1794. The document swarmed Middletown and hanged Arnold in effigy. During the seph Mansfield. One page, 7 3/8” x is a transfer of deed. Reid writes, excitement, Gen. Comfort Sage hid Benedict Arnold’s two small 4 3/4”. New Haven. January 4, 1781. in postscript: “…Then the above sons in his home on Cherry Street to protect them from mob Some toning. Else Fine. Also ac- named John Mormon personally violence. Comfort Sage remained a close friend of George Wash- companied by a Partially Printed acknowledge the above instrument ington, and many years after the war, he entertained Washington Military Pay Order for Daniel Ford. by him subscribed to be his volun- at his home in Middletown. $500 - up One page, 7 ¼” x 6 ¾”. Reinforced tary act. & Deed Before Geo folds. Else Fine. $350 -up Reid…”

When news of the Battle of Lex- NEW HAMPSHIRE’S PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME ington and Concord reached EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DURING THE REVOLUTION George Reid’s New Hampshire farm, he marched to Boston at the * 61 head of a militia company. Dur- MESHECH WEARE (1713-1786). American farmer, lawyer ing the course of the war, Reid and revolutionary statesman. Partially Printed Document Signed, served at, among others, the battles “M. Weare.” One page in brown wood frame, 15 ¼” x 13”. April of Bunker Hill, Trenton, 12, 1785. Exeter. With paper-wafer State Seal of New Hamp- Princeton and Monmouth. A shire. The document reads, in part: “We reposing especial trust Brigadier General by the close of and Confidence in your Fidelity, Courage and good Conduct, DO, the war, Reid assisted in putting by these presents, constitute and appoint you said Jabez James the down the Exeter Rebellion in his Ensign of the tenth company in the tenth Regiment of the Mili- home state and also served as Sher- tia…” A wonderful piece signed late in the life of Meschech iff of Rockingham County, New Weare, the first “President,” the then official title for Governor, Hampshire. Some dampstaining of New Hampshire! Some minor discoloration, else Very Fine. and minor paper loss. Else Fine. $600 - up $200 - up 14 PRESIDENTS AND FIRST LADIES

THE ONLY BACHELOR PRESIDENT, JAMES BUCHANAN, ADVISES HIS SISTER ON MARRIAGE

“… I think you ought to marry, should a favorable opportunity offer. There is nothing very desirable in the situation of an old maid; still it is less comfortless than that of an unhappy wife.” * 62 JAMES BUCHANAN (1791-1868). President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “James Buchanan.” Two pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Lancaster. April 11, 1831. Buchanan writes to his sister Harriet: * 63 “Dear Sister, I have received yours of the 30th ultimo & am quite satisfied that you should have taken the proceeds JAMES BUCHANAN (1791- of the corn & rye. Indeed it was not necessary that you should have said any thing about it, as I had often told you 1868). President of the United the income of that farm should be yours until I sold it & whilst you remained in a state of singleblessedness. Since States. Autograph Letter Signed, my return from Washington I have lived with Mrs. Anne Haymaker the lady with home I boarded when I first came “James Buchanan.” One page, 6 to Lancaster. She is now widow and my situation with her is very comfortable. She does not keep a boarding house ¼”” x 8”. Wheatland, near & has merely taken me in for the sake of “auld lang syne”. I am now, under her auspices, furnishing some rooms Lancaster. August 8, 1866. in my house. When you have determined (as I trust you will not) never to marry I shall cheerfully provide you a Buchanan writes: comfortable home. It would afford me great pleasure & promote my own comfort & happiness to have you for a house “My dear Sir, Absence from home keeper. Still I think you ought to marry, should a favorable opportunity offer. There is nothing very desirable in the from which I returned yesterday situation of an old maid; still it is less comfortless than that of an unhappy wife. I hope the doctor may be able to do has prevented an earlier answer to something for Elisabeth’s hearing. Please to write to me his opinion. Whether or not however she ought to remain in you favor of the 21st ultimo. In Baltimore for some time. I am well & busy. I shall probably visit Mercersburg a little earlier in the season this compliance with your request I now summer than common. It is my intention to go towards the North towards the Fall & then endeavor to escape from the enclose you the letter to yourself bilious fever. Remember me kindly to the Doctor & Mrs. Miller & Aunt Betsy & believe me to be your affectionate from the Bureau of Refugees, brother. James Buchanan.” Freedman & c dated on 26 April 1866. With my best wishes for your Some separation and paper loss at folds and some dampstaining. Else Very Good. $1,500 - up welfare I remain yours very re- spectfully, James Buchanan.” Mi- nor dampstaining at edges, else Very Fine. $500 - up

GROVER CLEVELAND ALS AS PRESIDENT “I AM GETTING AS CROSS AS A BEAR WHICH IS A VERY BAD SIGN I THINK.” * 64 GROVER CLEVELAND (1837-1908). President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “Grover Cleveland,” as President, on Executive Mansion Washington letterhead. Four pages, 5” x 8”. Washington, D.C. August 18, 1887. Accompanied by original Execu- tive Mansion envelope. Cleveland writes: “…Nelly arrived safely yesterday (Wednesday) morning as expected, and was received from a delegation from the White House and taken immediately to Oak View. Pending the completion of her yard she is in a large hen yard where she can be quite comfortable for a few days. I hope to have her in the […] quarters as a surprise for Mrs. Cleveland when she returns. She (the farm I mean) has I think been pretty well stuffed today with milk and butter and carrots … I am having a dreadful time with invitation to go everywhere and delegations urging such invitations. I feel sometimes as if I would like to … “take to the woods”. I am getting as cross as a bear which is a very bad sign I think. But I must stick it through… Please give my regards to Mr. and Miss Rasman and thank them for giving up their claims to Nelly for our pleasure. …” $1,500 - up

15 Cleveland writes, in part: “…An September seventh (7th). Perhaps afternoon last week found me you prefer waiting until Lilian has alone, with the Head of the Fam- gone to school or until you close ily fishing & the rest “berrying” on your house at the shore. It is lovely the mountains, and I spent it in my here and I rather think you would hammock reading “The Trojan enjoy it. We can promise you both Woman.” The tears which the won- a quiet time- Do say “Yes” to us. derful photos brought testified to With much love Sincerely your my interest and I thank you very friend Grace C.” $200 - up much for giving me the opportu- nity to spend the after noon as I did. -sad as were the pictures at which the beautiful lines let me gaze. I shall be glad to keep the book if you will let me-for itself- but mainly because if comes from * 70 you … Mr. Cleveland is well. I am MAMIE EISENHOWER * 65 trying to teach him to love New (1896-1979). First Lady of the GROVER CLEVELAND Hampshire as well as I do and while United States. Typed Letter Signed, (1837-1908). President of the he has good fishing I “Mamie Doud Eisenhower,” on her United States. Typed Letter Signed, succeed…Don’t you hope that name-imprinted stationery. One “Grover Cleveland.” One page, 7 Wayne Wilson is going to succeed page, 6 ¼” x 8 ¾”. Gettysburg, ¾” x 10 ¾”. Princeton, N.J. De- in this new venture out here? Poor Pennsylvania. November 13, 1967. cember 8, 1903. To the Chairman fellow it is all “hard lines” for him Accompanied by original envelope. of the University of Kansas. Cleve- isn’t it …” $225 - up The letter reads: land writes: “Dear Marty: It was so nice of you “…In reply to your letter of Nov. * 68 to remember my birthday. We have 30th, I am obliged to say that I can- Black and white photograph of thought of you often and sorry to not entertain the proposition to Calvin Coolidge inscribed, “To have lost touch with you. The chil- visit your University and address Albert D. Callan Miss Reynolds, dren are quite grown up. They are its students. I do not contemplate Calvin Coolidge”. 7 ½” x 11”. coming for Thanksgiving which any trip to the West, but if I should Printed by Harris & Ewing, Wash- will be the last time we will see do so, for the purpose of making ington, D.C. Some minor oxidation them for six months as we decided addresses in your neighborhood, I at edges and mounting tape on to go to California for Christmas should be glad to include your Uni- verso, Else Fine. $250 - up this year and will be leaving the versity in the trip- but there is not end of this month. We certainly he least prospect of such a thing. shall miss them. Thank you again Yours very truly, Grover Cleveland.” for your thoughts of me. Mamie $500 - up Doud Eisenhower” $150 - up

* 67 GRACE COOLIDGE (1879- 1957). First Lady of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “Grace C.” on her gold monogrammed letterhead. Two pages, 5 ¾”x 7 ¾”. No place. Tues- day [August 4, 1929]. Accompa- “…MR. CLEVELAND IS nied by original envelope. Coolidge WELL. I AM TRYING TO writes: TEACH HIM TO LOVE “Dear Mollie K. Because of the NEW HAMPSHIRE AS daily dispatches which go out to WELL AS I DO AND WHILE the newspapers Mr. Coolidge finds * 69 HE HAS GOOD FISHING I it impossible to get away and so we GRACE COOLIDGE (1879- SUCCEED…” must forego accepting your tempt- 1957). First Lady. Black and White * 71 * 66 ing invitation. We hope that you Photograph of an angelic Grace MAMIE EISENHOWER FRANCES CLEVELAND will make that visit for us and come Coolidge Inscribed, “To Mrs. Nen (1896-1979). First Lady of the (1864-1947). Autograph Letter up here for a few days- week-end in token of friendship Grace United States 5” x 7” Black and Signed, “Frances F. Cleveland.” if you prefer- middle-week if more Coolidge.” No place. February 14, White Photograph Signed, “Mamie Four pages, 5 1/4” x 6 ½”. convenient. The only time when Tamworth, NH. August 20, 1905. 1929. Very Fine. $200 - up Doud Eisenhower.” Fine condition. we are booked up is the week of $125 - up 16 MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER OFFERS HER AND HER HUSBAND’S WISHES FOR A FRIEND’S SPEEDY RECOVERY

* 72 MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER. (1896-1979). First Lady of the United State. Attractive Typed Letter Signed, “Mamie Doud Eisenhower,” as First Lady, on White House, Washington stationary. One page, 6 1/8” x 9 1/4”. Washington, D.C. July 15, 1957. Accompanied by original The White House Wash- ington envelope with “3 cent Na- tional Capital Sesquicentennial” stamp and “Washington postal cancellation.” Eisenhower writes: “Dear Mrs. VanRaalte, I was truly sorry to hear that you have not been well, and I sincerely hope FILLMORE AUTHORIZES A LETTER TO that this note finds you feeling NAPOLEON III JUST AFTER THE LATTER very much better indeed. Do not HAD PROCLAIMED HIMSELF EMPEROR lose your fine spirit, there are many whose thoughts and prayers * 74 are very much with you. The MILLARD FILLMORE (1800-1874) Thirteenth President President joins me in sending warmest regard. Mamie Doud of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon Eisenhower” $200 - up the death of Taylor. Important partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Feb. 16, 1852, an order to the Secretary of State to affix the Seal to: “...the envelope of a letter addressed to the President of France , in answer to one just received from His Excel- MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER RELATES HER lency, relative to the causes which induced him to adopt measures to REMEMBRANCES OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON change the form of Government in that country...” The Presi- dent of France at this time Fillmore is addressing Louis Napoleon, who, by a masterly coup d’etat, had just pro- * 73 MAMIE DOUD claimed himself Emperor. The well-planned coup took EISENHOWER (1896- place Dec. 2, 185 whereby, Napoléon III, as he was now 1979). First Lady of the proclaimed, had the legislative assembly dissolved and its United States. Autograph Let- meeting place occupied by the army, and a plebiscite autho- ter Signed, “M.D.E.,” on sta- rizing the revision of the constitution was announced. An tionery bearing an image of the attempted uprising was brutally repressed. The new consti- Eisenhower’s Gettysburg, tution was formed in January of 1852 and gave the presi- Pennsylvania residence. One dent dictatorial powers and created a council of state, a sen- page, 7” x 10”. Gettysburg, ate, and a legislative assembly subservient to the president. Pennsylvania. November 4, 1976. Eisenhower writes: This important document addresses formal response given to the Emperor, who had sent a letter on why he “changed “Dear Mr. Pruett- There is the form of government.” No doubt Fillmore was alarmed, little I can add to that you al- seeing the return of a dictator to France. Louis Napoléon III ready have about President would continue at the head of government until the end of Johnson- One vivid memory the disastrous Franco-Prussian War. Two bits of tape at was when President Johnson right margin else very good, sun fading where it had been landed by helicopter right in matted and framed, else Fine. $1,500 - up front of our house at Eldorado Country Club just at dusk- (Spooky) - When the two gentlemen played golf together and […] through the kitchen to get to golf carts in the garage - was another time. M.D.E.” Very Fine. $200 - up

17 him… Jackson’s house was trimmed inside with evergreens and elegeant boquets[sic]…There was about eighty guests Legislature and all, they held a public banquet at Insti- tute Hall…” Fine. $300 - up

AN ACCOUNT OF A VISIT BY PRESIDENT GRANT: * 76 “…Well the President had Flossie upon his leg about a dozen times and * 77 gave her as many kisses…Flossie said LUCRETIA GARFIELD (1832- he kissed them all, but he kept pulling 1918). First Lady of the United her on his lap all the time and kissing States. Autograph Letter Signed, her. I presume from the peevish way “Lucretia R. Garfield,” on her Flossie told us about it that she did not monogrammed black-bordered so fully appreciate it”… mourning stationery. Four pages, 3 5/8” x 5 5/8”. Williamstown Autograph Letter Signed. Eight Mass. June 24, 1909. Accompanied A TERMINALLY ILL ULYSSES S. GRANT WORKS pages, 5” x 7 ¾”. Home. February by original envelope Free-Franked DILIGENTLY ON HIS MEMOIRS 12, 1873. Accompanied by a se- “Lucretia R. Garfield.” Garfield * 75 verely damaged original envelope. writes: ULYSSES GRANT (1822-1885). President of the United States The letter reads, in part: “My dear Miss Sabine- Anna asks and Union General. Autograph Letter Signed, “U.S. Grant.” me to say to you that she is in bed One page, 4 ¾” x 7 ¾”. . February 4, 1885. Grant “…Mrs. Jackson and her cousin with an attack of indigestion, and writes: came here … and invited our chil- instead of attempting to continue dren to attend the reception of her trip with me to New York and “I am much obliged to you for the ten copies of the Century, President Grant at their house … Long Island will go from here di- containing my article on Shiloh, which you were kind enough to They gave a dinner at five oclock. I rectly home as soon as she is able. send on Saturday last. I am also pleased at the success of the dressed Elsie all in white and sent She feels very anxious to get home, magazine. For three of four weeks prior to about last Saturday I her along with our children … Well and I understand how she feels, but suffered so much pain that I did but little work on my book. I am the President had Flossie upon his we are all so sorry and disappointed now however able to devote from four to six hours each day leg about a dozen times and gave that this trouble has overtaken her. upon it, and, if this continues, I shall hope in the course of two her as many kisses…Flossie said he I don’t believe the doctor will per- or three weeks to have progressed for enough to justify me in kissed them all, but he kept pulling mit her to go this week, however making arrangements for its publication. Very truly yours, U.S. her on his lap all the time and kiss- much she hopes to do so. She will I Grant.” ing her. I presume from the pee- presume take the Nickle[?] plate vish way Flossie told us about it train as on that she can go through Swindled by his banking investment partner and suffering from that she did no so fully appreciate without change and stop at the throat cancer, a destitute Ulysses S. Grant turned to writing as a it … He[Grant] went through the Euclid Avenue station. When she means of financial support in the final months of his life. In factory shortly after dinner. Our is ready to go she will telegraph addition to publishing a very popular series of articles on his children … went over to the fac- you and hopes you will meet her at military campaigns in The Century, Grant diligently worked to- tory and sat in their handsomest the station. Mrs. Mason and Belle wards the completion of his memoirs during this period. Given Pony Phaeton each with a flag and would be glad to keep her any a generous contract by Mark Twain, the terminally ill Grant when President Grant passed by length of time; but she will go as worked at a furious pace, sometime completing as many as 50 them waived it in honor. He soon as she is able. The weather is pages in a single day! Completed just five days before Grant’s stopped and took of his hat to excessively warm, but we have death, The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant proved a fi- these tiny ones. We all of us were hopes there may be a change soon nancial and critical success and still draws praise for their high over there. The factory looked its & then we shall all feel better. With literary quality. A content rich letter penned in the final months prettiest trimmed with flags & c. love and regard yours- Lucretia R. of Ulysses S. Grant’s life. Very Fine. $2,000 - up … There were great crowds as- Garfield.” Very Good. $300 - up sembled there. I shook hands with

18 TWO ITEMS RELATING TO PRESIDENT WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON’S DEATH * 79 [Death of William Henry Harrison, U.S. President]. Stampless Printed Orders. One page, 7 ¾” x 10”. Details the arrangements to be observed by the militia of New York “…as to a manifestation of respect to the memory of [Wm. H. Harrison] that illustrious General and Magis- trate…” Third blank page of orders bears an Autograph Letter Signed “R. Halsey Brig. Gen.” Halsey writes, in part: “…I feel it due to the memory of the deceased, to the nation, to his late elevated position, as Commander in Chief of the Army & Navy of the United States, & Chief Officer of the American people, that the order be effi- ciently executed…” Accompanying this item is an Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Peterborough, N.H. April 12, 1841. The letters reads, in part: “How melancholy the President’ death seems! He enjoyed but one month the high station, to gain which, so much was done and said-! THE FORMER PRESIDENT He is removed from much perplexity and trouble-”. Both DECLINES A REQUEST TO items are in Fine condition. Two interesting, contempo- OFFER AN APPOINTMENT rary pieces detailing the demise of the first U.S. President RECOMMENDATION to die while in office. Minor discoloration, else Fine. $750 - up * 78 BENJAMIN HARRISON (1833-1901). President of the ON THE DEATH OF FIRST LADY . United States. Manuscript Letter LUCY WEBB HAYES Signed, “Benj. Harrison,” on his name-imprinted letterhead. Two pages, 4 ¾” x 7 ¾”. Indianapolis. graphic message, letter, floral trib- November 26, 1894. Harrison utes and newspaper articles, tokens writes: of their regard for Mrs. Hayes, and “My dear Sir: I have your letter of of sympathy with me and my fam- the 22nd, and regret that it is not * 80 ily, are so numerous that I can not, possible for me to comply with your MARY LORD HARRISON by the use of the pen alone, within request. I do not deem it at all ap- (1858-1948). Second wife of Ben- the time it ought to be done, suit- propriate that a citizen of Indiana jamin Harrison. Autograph Letter ably express to all of them my grati- should attempt to advise the Gov- Signed, “Mary Lord Harrison,” on tude and thanks. I therefore beg ernor of New York as to State ap- 29 East Sixty-Fourth Street letter- them to excuse me for sending in pointments; and I have uniformly head. Three pages, 5 ½” x 6 ¾”. this form my assurance of the full- declined to interfere in such mat- New York. December 29, 1943. est appreciation of their kindness, ters. I have before m, this morning, The letter reads: and of my lasting and heartfelt several such requests from differ- “My dear Mr. Stern- Thank you obligation to each of them. Sin- ent states; and I think you will see, very much for the copy of the cerely, Rutherford B. Hayes.” on reflection, that I ought not to supplement to the History of the Presiding over a myriad of social interfere, and that my interference, “Free Franking” of mail, very beau- events and introducing the custom would be of no avail; because the tifully published. I am delighted to of a children’s Easter egg roll, Lucy appointing officers will be and have a copy. Thank you also for Hayes earned a reputation as the ought to be guided by the advice your complimentary liner about me- most popular White House hostess and wishes of the citizens whose For your own knowledge, I would * 81 since Dolly Madison. Upon the interests are to be affected by the like to make a correction, other- RUTHERFORD B. HAYES death of this much praised public appointment. Very truly yours, wise it is of little importance to (1822-1893). President of the figure (the first American First Lady Benj. Harrison.” $450 - up the public- but I am a native born United States. Printed Document to graduate from college) flags Pennsylvanian, and my husband, in Signed, “Rutherford B, Hayes.” One across the nation were lowered to my first marriage, Mr. Dimmick, page, 4 ¼” x 7”. Spiegel Grove, half-mast in honor of the indi- died in New York City in 1882 of Fremont, O[hio]. July 2, 1889. The vidual newspapers referred to as typhoid fever-. Fine. $200 - up document reads: the “most idolized woman in “The friends who have sent tele America.” Fine. $750 - up

19 * 85 A NICE LOT OF FOUR CLAUDIA “LADY BIRD” FIRST LADY FORMAL JOHNSON (1912-2007). First PHOTOGRAPHS Lady of the United States. Typed * 82 Letter Signed, “Lady Bird 1) Lucretia Garfield by Ryder Pho- Johnson,” on The White House tography. Fine. 2) “Mrs. Benjamin Washington letterhead. One Harrison” by Collins of New York. page, 6 ¼” x 9 ¼”. Washington. Fine. 3) “Mrs. President Cleve- October 28, 1968. Accompanied land” by “C.M. Bell, 463, 465 by original The White House en- Penna. Ave. Washington, D.C.” velope. Johnson writes: Fine. 4) Lucy Webb Hayes by PRESIDENT HAYES PARDONS A MAN Brady, Washington, D.C. Mounted CONVICTED OF MAIL FRAUD “Dear Mrs. Alexander: Thank you with Brady’s banner to a larger sheet. * 84 so much for your letter in sup- Tear at right of image repaired and RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893). Nineteenth Presi- port of the beautification pro- multiple tears repaired on Brady dent and Union general during the Civil War. Manuscript Docu- gram. I am so pleased to know banner. All photogaphs measure ap- ment Signed, “R.B. Hayes,” as President. Also Signed by Secre- that you have noticed an im- proximately 4 ¼” x 6 ½”. tary of State WILLIAM M. EVARTS. [(1818-1901). Ameri- provement in the countryside $250 - up can lawyer and statesman; Evarts served as Secretary of State during your cross-country trip, and Attorney General.] Two page, 10 1/4” x 15 3/8”. City of Wash- and it was thoughtful of you to * 83 ington. August 2, 1880. The document reads: take the time to write. Our Na- HERBERT HOOVER (1874- “Whereas, Milton G. Abbott, on conviction of “devising a scheme tion has been blessed with a rich 1964). 31st President of the United or artifice to defraud by means of the mails,” was sentenced by scenic heritage, and it is my hope States. Typed Letter Signed, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, that future generations of Ameri- “Herbert Hoover.” One page, 7” x on the 2nd day of December 1879, to pay a fine of $500, with cans ill be even more proud of 7 ½”. No place. No Date. To costs, and to imprisonment for the term of 10 calendar months our country than we are today. NATHAN L. MILLER [(1868- in the Eastern Penitentiary of Pennsylvania; And whereas, he as With best wishes, Sincerely, Lady 1953). Governor of New York.]. never before, it is represented, charged with any violation of Bird Johnson Mrs. Lyndon B. The letter reads: “My dear Gover- law, but always was of good repute and engaged in legitimate Johnson.” Stain at upper right, nor: When you get around to the business; And whereas, he has served seventh-tenths of the said not affecting text. Else Fine. job of considering your Conserva- term, and is unable to pay said fine and costs; And whereas, he is $500 - up tion Commissioner, I would like to a young man, with a wife and child dependent upon his daily take the liberty of suggesting to exertions for support; Now, therefore, be it known, that J. Ruth- you that the present commissioner, erford B. Hayes, President of the United States of America, in Mr. George D. Pratt, is an unusual considerations of the premises, divers other good and sufficient find for any State government in reasons me thereunto moving, do hereby grant to the said Milton Please contact us if that his position is his one sole life’s G. Abbott, a full and unconditional pardon. In testimony whereof, you’d like to include ambition, and he is devoting liter- I have hereunto signed my name and caused the seal of the your collection or ally thousands and hundred of United States to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington, thousands of his own resources to this Second day of August A.D. 1880, and of the Independence better single items in its successful consummation. He of the United States the one hundred and fifth. R.B. Hayes…” an upcoming sale. has done a great service to the With paper wafer Seal of State. Minor paper loss at folds and people of New York ...” Fine. dampstaining. Else Fine. $2,000 - up $150 - up

20 RHODE ISLAND POLITICIAN NEHEMIAH KNIGHT ON HIS ARDUOUS JOURNEY TO WASHINGTON AND HIS DINNER WITH PRESIDENT THOMAS JEFFERSON * 86 [THOMAS JEFFERSON]. NEHEMIAH KNIGHT (1780-1854). Statesmen from Rhode Island. Autograph Letter Signed, “N. Knight.” Three pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Washington City. Sunday October 16, 1803. Addressed on integral leaf and Free-Franked “N. Knight R. U.S.” Knight writes, in part: “In the first place I will give you a short detail of our Rout[sic] to this City, the next day after I left home, was occupied in visiting the fort in Newport, viz. Fort Adams on Brinton’s point … well mounted with 18 & 24 pounders … very fine barracks … Fort Hambleton on Rose Island … no cannon a Sergeant & file of men … got up the sound as far as Fisher’s Island, got becalmed Monday morning 10 o’clock … got as far as Heart Island at the head of the sound, came on a violent wind at N.E., & rained exceedingly … 2 o’clock P.M. went on by Extra Stage to Newark in the Ferries … passed thro’ Elisabeth Town, Bridge Town to Brunswick … then to Kingston … Thursday went on thro’ Princetown[sic], Trenton, then to Bristol … then to Frankford within 5 miles of Philadelphia, then to avoid going into Philadelphia went to German town, the street is 3 miles in length all Stone Buildings Inhabited by Germans … Wednesday the 12th arrived in the City of Washington … Thursday visited the President, he appeared very pleasant, and Sociable, Today recd. a billet from the President requesting me to dine with him the next day- yesterday dined with the President he is an exceeding fine man, so easy & pleasant, helps all this Guests at table himself …it has been very Sickley [sic] in the City this Summer & fall especially the fever & ague, but it is very much subsided… they tell me that there has not been more than four or five deaths in the City during the Summer, and two of those were persons from Alexandria that had taken the fever previous to their leaving that place … it still remains exceeding sickley[sic] in Alexandria …I was told yesterday by a Gentleman from that Quarter, that there were not more than 60 or 70 persons left in the whole city out of that number there was 4 or 5 deaths every day…There are a great many Elegant Buildings in the city such as Publick office & c. The capitol is a great pile but does not make a very good appearance, the Representatives House looks like an old Hay Cap on the outside, but the inside is most superb… 17th October, this day the House met and appointed a Speaker & other officers. Shall have the president’s message this afternoon, I do not expect to have an opportunity of writing any more this day … had the president’s message I shall send you one if it can be procured before the male[sic] shops which will be kept open this evening till near 9 o’clock…” Paper torn away at wax seal and slightly backed, else Fine. $300 - up

* 87 ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865). Sixteenth President of the United States. Autograph fragment from a larger legal docu- ment. One page, 8” x 3 7/8”. [Illinois]. Circa 1858. Over thirty * 88 words in Lincoln’s hand. Lincoln writes: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. (1809-1865). Sixteenth President of the United States. Autograph Fragment from a larger legal docu- “Joseph Peters, the defendant who pleads the above plea, being ment. Approximately 8” x 1”. 1858 Over 10 words in Lincoln’s first duly sworn, states on oath that said plea is true in substance hand. The document is encapsulated and accompanied by a PASS- and in fact Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 11th Day of CO Certified Silver PASS. Very Fine. $1,250 - up May 1858...”

This item has been authenticated and encapsulated by PASS-CO, LLC., and is accompanied by a Certified Silver PASS. Tape repair on verso. Else Fine. $2,500 - up

21 A LENGTHY FOUR PAGE JANE PIERCE ALS

AFTER LEAVING THE HEALTH RESORT AT BAD SCHWALBACH FOR THE HIGH SOCIETY OF PARIS, JANE PIERCE LAMENTS

“…I would gladly have remained there longer with my invalid powers and need of rest and little fondness for general society it was just the place for me. I also felt the further use of the water would be satisfactory…” * 91 JANE PIERCE (1806-1863). First Lady. Very Rare Autograph Letter Signed, “ Jane M. Pierce.” Four pages5 ¼” x8 ¼”. Paris. June 25, 1859. Pierce writes, in part: “I am sure my dear cousins know how truly and deeply I am sympathizing in their loss & sorrow, and also in their consolation. When I heard how serenely & hopefully our dear May took her departure fr. the world when so many precious ones had preceded her. But, it drains out this world sadly, and it seems, not like the same one, we used to live in… She is no doubt experiencing the blessedness of life begun in the presence & smile[?] of the Savior who has said “because I live, ye shall live also.” … I have been obliged to restrain myself from seeing people or talking much- having at Brussels taken a most FORMAL PORTRAIT OF heavy cold- which in addition to other ills has kept me down very much. We are now thinking of FIRST LADY IDA leaving for England very soon- Paris is not the place for us and I can do nothing in the way of seeing MCKINLEY or doing- but we are much confused and interrupted from my husbands being obliged to meet so many * 89 friends and acquaintances for Paris is full of Americans. We enjoyed Swalbach [sic] exceedingly for its IDA MCKINLEY (1847-1907). quiet loveliness & I would gladly have remained there longer with my invalid powers and need of rest First Lady. Formal Black and and little fondness for general society it was just the place for me. I also felt the further use of the White Photograph. 3 7/8” x 5 1/2”. water would be satisfactory … May God bless you - and comfort you … and oh that we all might be No Place. No Date. Mounted on looking for as well as hasting to, the coming of our Lord that we may, as our dear May did, resign this a stiff 4 7/8” x 7 1/8” backing board life calmly & hopefully by the grace of Christ our Savior…” Fine. $2,000 - up imprinted, “Vignos Canton O.” Minor edge wear and mounting traces, else very good. $100 - up

The remainder of the document dent and Vice President, Regan provides background on the GOP Bush” seal. One page, 8 ½” x 11 Victory Fund and offers informa- ½”. The document reads: “The tion regarding levels and benefits Presidential Inaugural Committee of sponsorship. Fine. $400 - up request the honor of your presence to attend and participate in the In- auguration of Ronald Wilson Reagan as President of the United States of America and George Herbert Walker Bush as Vice Presi- dent of the United States of America on Tuesday the twentieth of January one thousand nine hun- dred and eighty one in the City of STEREOVIEWS OF Washington.” Fine. $75 - up PRESIDENT AND MRS. MCKINLEY * 90 1)Stereoview of “President * 92 McKinley at his desk in the White RONALD REAGAN (1911- House, Washington, D.C.” 2) 2004). President of the United Stereoview of “Mrs. McKinley in States of America. Printed Docu- the Conservatory of the Executive ment signed, “Ronald Reagan,” at Mansion, U.S.A.” Verso of Mrs. top of first page. Four pages, 5 ½” INVITATION TO THE * 94 McKinley’s stereoview identifies x 8”. No place. [1983-4]. The first INAUGURATION OF EDITH ROOSEVELT (1861- the image in five languages. Both page reads: “The Honorable Ronald RONALD REAGAN AND 1948). First Lady of the United printed by Underwood & Wilson Reagan, President of the GEORGE H.W. BUSH States. Her Free Franking Signa- Underwood, Publishers. Both Fine. United States, requests the honor * 93 ture, “Edith K. Roosevelt,” on a 5 $100 - up of your support and participation [Ronald Reagan, George H.W. 3/8” x 3 3/8” envelope. Decem- in the congressional elections as a Bush] Printed Document with em- ber 15, 1942. With OYSTER BAY Sponsor of the GOP Victory Fund” bossed gold “Inauguration of Presi- postal cancellation. Cancellation affects signature. Fine. $100 - up 22 * 98 BESS TRUMAN (1885-1982). First Lady of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “ Bess Truman,” on 219 North Delaware Independence, Missouri letterhead. Four pages, 4 ½” x 6 ¾”. Indepen- dence, Missouri. No date, no year. Truman writes, in part: * 95 “…I am hastening to thank you for HARRY TRUMAN (1884- your very kind invitation to dinner 1972). Thirty-third President of on September twenty-fourth. I the United States. Typed Letter understand the President has an Signed, “Harry S. Truman,” on his * 97 engagement and I am not at all sure name-imprinted stationery. One BESS TRUMAN (1885-1982). that I shall be able to go back to page, 7 ¼” x 10 ½”. Independence, First Lady of the United States. Washington by that time, as my Missouri. June 28, 1972.Accompa- Autograph Letter Signed, “Bess W. mother has had a fall & is quite laid nied by name-imprinted envelope Truman,” on The White House, up. As to Margaret’s plans, I just Free Franked “Harry Truman.” Washington letterhead. Three pages, can’t say but perhaps Mrs. Helen Truman writes: “Dear Bishop 4 ½” x 6 ¾”. March 13, no year. would know. I am so sorry that we Hunt: It was extremely nice of you The letter reads: cannot accept your invitation…” to write me as you did and the many “Dear Natalie- Mother enjoyed so $300 - up things you had to say are deeply much hearing from you, and has appreciated. I was pleased to have your card on a table by her bed. your generous comments regarding Your are one of her greatest favor- your visit to the Library and hope ites and she often asks if I have A PHRENOLOGICAL you will have occasion to come heard anything of you. She enjoyed ACCOUNT OF again. Mrs. Truman and I are glad the letter you wrote me last sum- MARTIN V. BUREN to comply with your request for an mer as much as I did- and you were * 99 autographed photograph, which is sweet to do it. It was a great thrill Autograph Letter Signed. One enclosed. With best wishes, Sin- for Mary to see you there at Perle’s page, 7 3/4” x 12 7/8”. Greenburgh. cerely yours, Harry S. Truman.” and added a lot to her visit. I saw July 6, 1839. Addressed on integral Very Fine. $350 - up your mother just once while I was leaf. The letter reads, in part: at home Christmas and she was “…I had the pleasure of seeing the looking fine. Didn’t get close President (Martin V. Buren) the 5th, enough to talk to her tho! Isn’t this and if I were able to judge as accu- your summer to come home? I hope rately from appearance as Phre- so. We still miss you. Two of your nologists pretend to from the oversea’s friends were with the bumps I should say he is a Man of Veterans who have come to tea here intense thought, quiet of appre- this winter- Miss Dom and Miss hension, and profound of Todd & they wanted to be remem- judgement[sic]; A penetrating eye, bered to you. Thank you, loads, and easy in his manners-. I think Natalie for giving mother so much we will elect him again…” Aside pleasure. She really seems to be from this account of Van Buren, pulling out of this severe illness. our author speaks about his recent We are keeping our fingers crossed. travels and the overabundance of Lots of love Bess. W. Truman.” English cherries. Minor Fine. $300 - up dampstaining, paper loss. Small tears at bottom and top edge, not * 96 affecting text. Else Very Good. ELIZABETH TRUMAN $275 - up (1885-1982). First Lady of the United States. 3 ½” x 5” Black and White Photograph Signed, “Bess. W. Truman.” Fine condition. 23 THE CIVIL WAR

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CONFEDERATE GENERAL B.F. CHEATHAM CUT SIGNATURE * 100 BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM CONFEDERATE MAJOR (1820 -1886). Confederate Major GENERAL DABNEY H. General. Saw action from Shiloh MAURY to Atlanta. Cheatham’s Hill at * 103 Kennisaw mountain is named af- DABNEY H. MAURY (1822- ter him. 3 ½” x 2 1/4". Endorse- WITH UNION FORCES THREATENING, 1900). Confederate Major Gen- ment with rank. “Resp. forwarded REBEL GENERAL HUMPHREY MARSHALL eral. Fought at Pea Ridge, Corinth BF Cheatham Maj. Genl.Comdg. ORDERS ALL TROOPS TO RETURN FROM & Hatchie Bridge; commanded Polk’s Corps.” Only Cheatham’s FURLOUGHS TO DEFEND THE CONFEDERACY District of the Gulf. War-date signature is in his hand. Mounting * 102 Document Signed. Two pages, 9” traces away from writing. HUMPHREY MARSHALL. (1812-1872). General in the x 13 ¾”. Mobile. March 18, 1865. $250 - up Confederate Army and Confederate Statesman. Manuscript Or- Recto lists 24 “non-commissioned ders Signed by Confederate General Humphrey Marshall. One officers and privates detailed as page, 7 5/8” x 12 1/2”. “Hd. Qtrs. Dist. Of Lebanon, Lebanon, Acting Ordinance Sergeants at the th Va.” May 2, 1862. To “Col. Moore 29 Va. vols.” The order Batteries and Redoubts compris- reads: ing the line of City Defenses.” Endorsed on verso “Dabney H. th “General Orders No. 8 - All volunteers who belong to the 29 Maury” also on verso is a state- th Regiment onto the Pound Gap Battalion- to the 54 ment concerning the efficiency of Virginia, and to the command of Genl. Marshall, generally are the men noted. Moderate soiling required to rejoin their companies without delay. An account of and some marginal tears, other- the Time lost from the furloughs already granted shall be kept, wise Very Good. $750 - up and to him who obeys, the time lost shall be requited at a more propitious season. Events render it imperative that there shall be no delay in executing this order. The country demands the ener- gies of all its soldiers, and the General relies upon them to fulfill BOND SIGNED BY CON- their whole duty at any sacrifice. By order of H. Marshall Gen’l FEDERATE GENERAL comdg.” STERLING PRICE * 101 As the spring of 1862 gave way to summer, the Confederacy 1853, Missouri. $1000 Bond. Vi- found itself threatened by Union forces on a number of fronts. gnette of reclining female at top In western Virginia, Confederate General Marshall was forced to center. Ornate, partially illustrated hurriedly recall all troops under his command as Union forces border. Signed as governor by posed possible threats to his position from Tennessee. In addi- CONFEDERATE STERLING PRICE [(1809- tion to these widespread threats, Marshall had recently lost to OFFICER & SECRETARY 1867). American politician and future President Polk in eastern Kentucky at the Battle of Middle OF THE NAVY Confederate major general during Creek, undoubtedly another motivating factor behind Marshall’s * 104 the American Civil War.] Bond and hurried command that all his war wearied troops return to their HILARY ALBERT accompanying Interest Coupons regiments to defend the beleaguered Confederacy. $2,000 - up HERBERT (1834–1919) Con- are mounted to a larger sheet. federate Officer and Secretary of $300 - up the Navy under President Grover

24 Cleveland. In the Confederacy he CHANCELLORSVILLE: was promoted to colonel of the THE DEATH OF GENERAL Eighth Regiment, Alabama Infan- STONEWALL JACKSON try and was wounded at the Battle * 109 of the Wilderness 1864. Autograph “…We wounded Stonewall Jack- Card Signed. 3½” x 3": “The clerk son and he died before they got of the Ho. Of R. Wash. D.C. could him to Richmond…” name a page who would be glad to fur- [Civil War] Autograph Letter nish you with an Album of Autographs.” Signed. 3 pages, 5” x 8”. May 10, Fine. $75 - up 1863. Camp near Bell Plain, Vir- ginia. The letter reads, in part: “My dear Sister … We have been across the river and we had a little fun with the Rebels. We wounded Stonewall Jackson and he died be- SOUTHERN LIFE fore they got him to Richmond and INSURANCE COMPANY General Hill was killed. The Rebel POLICY SIGNED BY loss was heavy and we lost a great CONFEDERATE GENERAL many. We are on the side of the J.B. GORDON river again. The Rebels almost cap- “THERE IS A GOOD MANY * 107 tured our Regiment for we were WHITE FOLKS AROUND JOHN BROWN GORDON the last coming off the field. The HERE BUT THEY ALL (1832 - 1904). Confederate Major Rebels were close behind us. We PRETEND TO BE UNION VIRGINIA’S CIVIL WAR General. 1870, Memphis. Partici- left a grate[sic] many wounded back OF COURSE BUT ARE GOVERNOR pating life insurance policy for in the Rebels hands and I tell you I SECESH AT HEART.” * 105 $1000 signed as president “J.B. Gor- would not like to be one of them. * 110 JOHN LETCHER (1813-1884). don”. One page 14 ½” x 18”. Green The Rebels are trying to come over Autograph Letter Signed. Three Lawyer, journalist and politician border. Vignette of a mother bird here. Our Pickets killed eight yes- pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. In Camp near who served as Governor of Vir- feeding her young. Gold corporate terday Cornelius Smith…” In pen- Clear Creek, Mississippi. June 18, ginia during the Civil War. Auto- seal and adhesive revenue stamp. A cil but very legible. Written just 8 1863. The letter reads, in part: graph Note Signed, “J. Letcher,” as couple of splits. Split at signature days after the death of Confeder- “…Our present camp is pleasantly United States Representative. One repaired on verso with archival ate General Jackson and his situated, we are about two miles page, 5” x 8”. Washington, D.C. tape. Else Very Good. $225 - up regiment’s near capture. $300 - up from any other troops, all by our- January 3, 1859. Letcher writes: selves, and we are more than living “Dear Sir: your letter has been re- good. The boys bring in wild plums ceived, and I comply with your re- WHILE THE CIVIL WAR RAGES ON A REBEL and black berries by the bushel, and quest with pleasure. I am truly yr SYMPATHIZER ADMONISHES HIS SON the apples and peaches are com- obdt servt J. Letcher.” Fine. TO OPPOSE LINCOLN AND THE mencing to get ripe and we just go $100 - up REPUBLICAN PARTY out in the country and get what we * 108 want, whenever we want fresh Autograph Letter Signed. Three pages, 5” x 7 ¾”. St. Charles, meat we go out and bring in a hog Arkansas. September 16, 1864. The letter reads in part: or something else. There is a good many white folks around here but “…Now Johnny I would like to know whether you are a they all pretend to be Union of McClellan, Fremont or Lincoln man, and how you intend to course but are Secesh at heart. vote this fall. Your Ma I believe is a strong Lincoln man, and White ladies make their appearance believes the Nigger is pretty near as good as a white man, but I in camp, occasionally, for something hope you are a democrat, and advocate democratic principles for to eat…We have awful easy times, they are the only true principles, and if you do not want to seize we can sleep all day and all night my gun and fight on, advocate the democratic principles, but if … I want you to read the letters you want the war to continue four years more, and through father sent to me, and see if you many generations to come, advocate Republican principles and can find anything in them disloyal, CONFEDERATE POSTAL vote for Abraham Lincoln this fall. I wish you would talk to your if you can, you can do more than I RECEIPT Ma and try and convince her of the error of her ways, so she can can…” Fine. $225 - up * 106 reform before it is too late…I would say in conclusion, if you are Partially Printed Postal Receipt for a democrat, which I believe you are, stand firm to the faith, for letters sent from Caledonia, Mo. to it is the party that will yet be the redeemer of our country, and Canton Nm. in the amount of bring back peace to our once happy and prosperous, but now $1.01. One page, 4 ½” x 4”. Small bleeding and distracted country…” Fine. $275 - up hole at center. Else Very Fine. $50 - up

25 A UNION PRISONER WRITES OF THE DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS AT LIBBY PRISON IN A LETTER THAT WAS SMUGGLED FROM THE INFAMOUS PRISON

“…four including myself, were taken to a cell where we found six of the officers of the Kilpatrick and Dalghren Raiding Party then lately captured and four negro soldiers… Our food is of the poorest quality but starvation compels us to devour it…” * 111 Autograph Letter. Two pages, 7 ½” x 9 ¾”. Libby Prison Richmond Va. June 21, 1864. The letter reads, in part:

“… hoping fortune may favor me in forwarding this letter to you by some secret channel, I will endeavor to give you some slight idea of my present condition … after sharing similar treatment with other Officers for seven months, the 11th of March the officers of colored Regt’s, four including myself, were taken to a cell where we found six of the officers of the Kilpatrick and Dalghren[sic] Raiding Party then lately captured and four negro soldiers… two more negroes were brought in with us. For a sink we were allowed an open tub which we emptied twice in twenty-four hours, one Officer of the negro regt. and one negro carrying it out, of late we have been excused from that duty. Our food is of the poorest quality but starvation compels us to devour it. It consists of a small piece of very coarse corn bread, a few spoonfuls of black beans boiled in salt and water, and for the past few weeks a small piece of spoiled bacon, though for two months we received no animal food. The small quantity of food together with the bad quality and want of exercise is fast reducing our strength, and what is this abuse for? Was it for any crime committed I would not trouble you with my case…Some of your Freedom loving friends could easily obtain a special exchange, if they could be induced to interest themselves in the matter … the 6th of May all of the officer then here (except us specials and a few hostages) were sent to Macon Ga …” Located at Richmond, Virginia, Libby Prison gained an infamous reputation for the harsh conditions Union prisoners faced during their confinement. In addition to lack of food, over-crowding and unsanitary conditions contributed to the astoundingly high death rate for which Libby Prison in known. In addition to offering a firsthand account of the aberrant conditions at Libby Prison, our letter’s length and clandestine means of transmission also deserve note as prisoners were only allowed six lines when corresponding with their friends at home. A harrowing glimpse into the conditions at the infamous Libby Prison. Minor edge wear. Else Very Fine. $1,000 - up

A CONFEDERATE PRISONER OF WAR WRITES FROM JOHNSON’S ISLAND * 112 Autograph Letter Signed. One page, 11” x 8 ½”. Johnson’s Island Ohio. May 13, 1863. Accompanied by original envelope with “Sandusky” and “Prisoner’s Letter, Johnson’s Island” postal cancellations. The letter reads, in part: “…have been expecting daily to be released for the last week and have neglected to write the news journals say that we will all be released in a few days now a few in the Hebrew tongue according to Scripture means eight but what it means in the yankee tongue I never could tell, may be you are Yankee enough to guess. I have no I have no idea when I will be released … I am well at this time … you say that you want me to come home that you want to see me once more. Well really it does seem that I have become an object of curiosity, I believe that rebel soldiers in the yankee states are looked on as the most conspicuous part of some renowned menagerie at least I have been viewed as a specimen, I have really enjoyed myself every since I been a prisoner (except my first few weeks on the island) … you say you can hear the cannons … I don’t like that I’m afraid of them things … tell me if one of the Confederates would be safe to go down there after taking the oath, as I have never been there I have no idea what feelings would be entertained toward one of the old Genuine played out Rebs … 7 months ago to day I fell into the enemy’s hands … Jeff Thompson I supposed surrened[sic] my company with Freeman’s Brigade on the Mississippi…” Compared to other Civil War prisoners, Johnson Island was far safer. During the course of the war only about 200 prisoners died while at the prison, which was the only Union prison used exclusively to house Confederate officers. In addition to being more sanitary and safer than many of its counterparts, Johnson’s Island was also notable for the many activities available to Confederates held there, including amateur theatrics, publishing and craft projects. Rough right edge affecting a few lines of letter. Else very Good. Cover is Fine overall. $500 - up

26 Potomac at the beginning of the “D. Sickles.” Printed revenue THE UNION war. Buell was an accomplished of- stamp, round punch hole in bank ficer who was selected by name. Very Fine. $175 - up McClellan to lead a force from Kentucky into East Tennessee and helped Grant to victories at Fort Henry and Donelson. Helped turn SCARE DOCUMENT Shiloh from a Union defeat into a SIGNED BY BENJAMIN victory. 2pp. ALS from Kentucky, L.E. BONNEVILLE Dec 21, 1870 regarding a portrait * 113 from the Rebellion Record to Rob- BENJAMIN L.E. ert Clarke & Co. of Cincinnati: BONNEVILLE (1796-1878). “Mrs. Buell desires that I should United States Army officer, fur send the accompanying photograph trader and explorer of the Ameri- which she had taken specifically for can West. Document Signed, herself…the profile portrait is, I “B.L.E. Boneville Col. U.S.A. C.M. believe, tho truly one of a kind Dept. of Mo.” One page, 10 ½” x that has her taken…D.C. Buell.” 31”. St. Louis, Mo. September 25, Folds, slight fold separation. Bold A GEORGE McCLELLAN PHILIP SHERIDAN 1865. The document is a muster writing. $250 - up ALS REGARDING STEAM AUTOGRAPH LETTER roll for a private in the Illinois cav- NAVIGATION ON THE SIGNED alry. Benjamin Bonneville was an CANALS explorer and career military man, * 118 * 116 who, after attending West Point PHILIP SHERIDAN (1831- GEORGE McCLELLAN. ALS. military school, was assigned to 1888). Union general during the 2pp. New York. May 23, 1871. An Fort Smith in the Arkansas Terri- Civil War; Commander of the U.S. autograph letter signed “Geo tory in 1821. Over a decade later, Army.. Two and 1/3rd page ALS McClellan” on “Department of the Bonneville took a leave of absence Docks, Engineer’s Bureau” letter- from the famous General dated from the military and led a 110 man st head to an Andrew H.N. Dauson. March 31 1876: “My Dear Jonnie expedition into the Wyoming Ter- th An important letter regarding a (?) Your note of the 12 came ritory. Funded in part by John Jacob “commission...appointed to deter- duly to hand. I am glad you are Astor, Bonneville’s expedition for mine the best system of steam navi- furs proved ineffective, but he and satisfied. I hated to part from you gation for canals...”. McClellan his men were highly successful in in the active service but we must notes that he has received a “vast blazing a trail through new areas, acknowledge & submit to the wear number of letters on the subject” including California and the Oregon & tear of long active service. I and is passing on the information Territory. Returning to active mili- shall always cherish the warm feel- to the committee chairman. The tary duty in 1835, Bonneville went “SIEZE THE FIRST writing is clean and bold, however, ings of friendship so long ago cre- on to service in both the Mexican OPPORTUNITY TO OVER- McClellan’s penmanship is charac- ated & will hope to have the plea- War and the American Civil War. TAKE THE COMPANY ON teristically difficult to read. The sure of often meeting you. Yours Some wear and soiling at folds, but IT’S MARCH TO UTAH” $400 - up signature is very strong. The letter Truly, P.H. Sheridan” Light age ton- Bonneville’s signature remains fine. * 115 IRVIN MCDOWELL (1818- has the original folds and a small ing, fold at center and across; in 1885). Union Major General. L.S. historical mount in lower margin VeryFine condition. $300 – up 1page. “Head Quarters of the of second page not affecting any Army”, West Point, Aug. 10, 1857. parts of the letter. It is in very As Assistant Adjutant general, good condition overall. $500 - up McDowell signs an extract of “Spe- cial Orders No. 99” ordering Artil- lery Lt. George A. Kensel: “….to proceed immediately to Fort Leavenworth and seize the first op- portunity to overtake the company [of light artillery] on its march to GENERAL SICKLES Utah…” Kensel was participating SIGNED CHECK in the famous “Utah Expedition”, * 117 a military force ordered by GENERAL DANIEL EDGAR Buchanan to protect the authority SICKLES (1825-1914): Ameri- GENERAL D.C. BUELL ALS of his appointed Governor of * 114 Utah, Alfred Cumming. Fine. can soldier and diplomatist, Briga- DON CARLOS BUELL: Union $250 - up dier General of Volunteers in Sept. Major General who helped to or- 1861. ADS. Bank of Metropolis, ganize and train the Army of the NY check dated 1878 boldly signed 27 WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN ON THE CHICAGO FIRE * 119 WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN (1820-1891). American soldier, businessman, edu- cator, and author. Autograph Letter Signed, “ W.T. Sherman,” on Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead. Four pages, 5” x 8”. Washington, D.C. October 13, 1871. The letter reads, in part:

“…I was traveling from St. Louis to Louisville Ohio during the terrific fire, which has swept away nearly all of Chicago & could only get snatches of news from the smaller telegraphic officers. I got home yesterday and like all the world am amazed to know what to do- your letter of October 7 written in Coolbaugh’s Ranch […] is a strong reminded that Coolbaugh must be almost ruined- but I see occasionally REQUISITION FOR ROAST his name in the papers showing that he lives BEEF FOR LIEUTENANT and has hopes in he restoration of the City. Of GENERAL U.S. GRANT course all he asks will be granted & more … I * 120 believe the people of Chicago will receive form 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Requisition on Office all parts of the world not only sympathy but Assistant Quartermaster, U.S.A. let- practical aid and sympathy. If you get this I would like you to tell me how this fire leaves you. terhead. From the Head Quarters Also Coolbaugh and other friends … You will have seen that your friend Wheeler was the […] of Lieutenant General U.S. Grant, candidate for the professorship of Engineering. The appt. was made by the President in my April, 1864. “I certify that I require absence and before I had a chance to mix in the controversy, but I am really glad that so good for the use of Head Quarters, Miss. an officer got the place, though were I a Major of Engineers I would hesitate to take the place. The following articles of Subsis- A professor must gradually settle with a kind of drudge- round & round on the same ground … tence Stores viz. 11 lbs. Roast yet if Wheeler wanted it he should have it. And I am glad that you choice has been ratified. I Beef…” Signed by the Capt. and may avail myself of the chance to go to the Mediterranean in the U.S. Frigate “Wabash” …” Asst. Qr. Master, Head Quarters $1,500 - up Lieut. Genl. U.S. Grant. $400 - up

PRESCIENT COMMENTARY ON ULYSSES GRANT “…Gen. Grant has just been promoted to Lieut. General. His next promotion will make him Commander in Chief of our Army and Navy, and ocopant[sic] of the White House; I hope…” * 121 Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. U.S. Naval Asylum, Philadelphia. April 23, 1864. The letter reads, in part: “…I had a letter from Francis, he requested to get Col. Prevost’s directions and send them to him; Col. Prevost is his old Col. formerly of the 188th Regmt. And now Col. of the Invalid Corps stationed in this city; I have succeeded in finding him, and have sent Francis his address, I intend to see the Col. myself and see if I can get Francis transferred to this city to do duty; and them he will have opportunity to visit his friends occasionaly[sic]…Well Jesse what do you think of the war now, when will this strife end; I suppose you will say that is a difficult question to answer; I think so too after such a record as the Army of the Potomac furnishes us with for the last two years, is it any wonder that the country has finally lost all faith in the administration’s management of the war, and has come to the conclusion that the President and his advisers are utterly incompetent to conduct even the most inconsiderable military opperation[sic]. But now a new man comes on the scene, a man whose military career has been one uninterrupted success, one who has studied war, in the active operations of campaigns made on an immense scale and in the actual contact of the masses in battle. Gen. Grant’s history is unlike that of any other Gen. his achievements, measured by their actual results, sound like the achievements of a practical man of the present day than like those of the fabulous heroes of gone by days; such a man must necessarily differ with the men at Washington in his ideas as how the war should be carried on; and it remains to be seen what the result of his difference will be. Grant far from Washington was able to pursue his own plans to their successful end. Will it be so now? Will Grant be hampered by politicians, as Gen. McClellan was, or will he be permitted to do what he thinks ought to be done? The fate of the country will depend upon the answer that the next three or four months will give to these questions. I do not doubt that Gen. Grant left to his own plans, will have the same sucess[sic] in his new sphere that he has in all others, and that he will soon put matters in such a position that we shall be able to judge when the end will come. But my faith in Grant’s abilities I fear will be mared[sic] by the apprehension that he will not be permitted to use them for the benifit[sic] of the country. I have far more fear that the radical politicians will meddle and mar, as they have done before, than[sic] I have of hope that Grant will be left to finish the war. Gen. Grant has just been promoted to Lieut. General. His next promotion will make him Commander in Chief of our Army and Navy, and ocopant[sic] of the White House; I hope. …my opinions are not worth much I will admit, but still I like to give them…” Separation at fold. Else Fine. $400 - up

28 “THE RECRUITING ADVERTISEMENTS ARE ALL VERY FINE, AND THE OFFICERS ARE A FIRST HAND ACCOUNT OF BURNSIDE’S VERY FLATTERING WHEN ILL-FATED “MUD MARCH” WISHING TO GET RECRUITS. BUT * 123 THE WAR IS A DIFFERENT THING. Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, 5” x 8”. 1st Mass. HERE YOU SEE THE SUNNY SIDE, Vols. Camp near Falmouth, Va. January 27, 1863. The letter BUT BY AND BY THE SCENE IS reads, in part: CHANGED” “… I am sorry to inform you dear Will that your wish in * 122 regard to our moving done me no good, nor did our move- Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, 5 ¼” x 8 ment benefit the “Glorious Cause” in the least, except it ¼”. Mason. November 6, 1861. Accompanied cause Burnside to be removed and a better man put in his by original envelope. The letter reads, in part: boots, Say McClellan and then the movement will be of a “…. Do not, oh, do not enlist as a soldier vast benefit to that suffering part of the community known as the Army of the Potomac. I don’t know as I am much the Charlie. I can not let you go. Dana has told me SPECIAL ORDERS NO. 139, worse off now for the jaunt through the mud, and if Burnside startling news. She says Truman has almost de- NO FEMALES WITHIN be removed I will not complain but I think I got off cheaply, cided to go, and if he goes you say you go too. CAMP LINES WITHOUT A for it was about time for another slaughter, but kind provi- You will not, will you? Truman’s mother says it PERMIT, SIGNED BY ASST. dence interceded, stretched out her hand and lo the army will kill her if he goes, and I think it will me ADJUTANT GENERAL was stuck fast in the mud, thus saving many lives form being also if you go with him …. “a bad promise is JOHN A. RAWLINS sacrificed. I will give you a hasty account of our tramp and better broken than kept”. You see I call it a * 124 a rough time we had of it too. Tuesday noon the 20th we “bad promise” your agreeing to go if he does! I JOHN AARON RAWLINS broke camp and commenced our march but after some two wish I might see Truman and I would urge him (1831 – 1869) Major General, miles had been gone over, we halted till shortly after dark not to go … The recruiting advertisements are United States Army, Secretary of and then marched back to our old camping ground, pitched all very fine, and the officers are very flattering War under President Grant. 7 ¾” our shelters and turned in for the night nearly wet through, when wishing to get recruits. But the war is a x 10”. MDS John A. Rawlins. it having commenced to rain about dusk. Next morn struck different thing. Here you see the sunny side, but “Head Quarters District of West tents and again started, mud deep and the rain making it by and by the scene is changed … many a poor Tennessee. Corinth, Miss. July 20th worse all the time, traveled till middle of that afternoon, solider after it is “too late” regrets the step he 1862. Special Orders, No. 139. No artillery up to the hubs, trains stuck, horses played out, has taken … I think Boston & Charlestown can females will be allowed to leave soldiers too from struggling in the mud, pitched tents some not possess many young gentlemen equal to you. Columbus, Kentucky, or any inter- 7 miles from our starting place, built fires, dried up a little, If so, there would not so many ladies be mediate railway station by Rail- and turned in … Will, you just tell those men that think the charmed…I think the city ladies must think a road, to join any part of the Army South are going to conquer us, to trot out here and give us gentleman’s attentions to them to mean a great of this District without a special a life, there is plenty of room for them. Burnside would like deal more than country girls usually do. I think written permit from Department a fresh lot for his slaughter pen. If we could have had should I ever come to the city to live your lady Head Quarters or these Head Quar- Mc____ left with us the South would have been about friends would be very jealous of me and not ters. All females from abroad re- whipped now, and not so many lives lost either. Oh this give me a cordial reception! … You ask “shall maining within Camp lines after the American army is a big thing, and I ought to feel proud of we be married if I go?”. I shall not, can not, let 21st instant, not having such per- belonging to it but I can’t hardly see it quite yet…” you go. Do not think one word about it. You mits, shall be arrested and sent out Following his defeat in the disastrous Battle of must not go. I hardly think I should like being of the District. Division, Brigade, Fredericksburg, Union General Ambrose Burnside planned married and have my husband leave me at once Post, Regimental and Company a surprise winter offensive in an attempt to restore his repu- … Charlie, are you vexed with me or shall you Commanders will see to the faith- tation and boost the morale of the Army of the Potomac. be because I love you so much I can not bear to ful execution of this order Despite objections from some disaffected officers on his have you go to war? Can not bear to think of throughout their respective Com- own staff and drenching rains, Burnside launched this of- the hardships you would endure, even if your mands. By Command of Maj. Gen. fensive on January 20, 1863. After struggling for two days life were spared? … The day I rec’d your letter U.S. Grant.” Signed by John A. to move troops, wagons and artillery, Burnside finally yielded stating you were not going … Uncle Everett of Rawlins as Asst. Adjnt. Genl. An st to his subordinates and reluctantly ordered his army to re- Swampscott belong to Company D 1 regiment apparent attempt to rid the Army turn to their camp near Fredericksburg. Responding to this of Cavalry, now stationed at Readville Camp. Camps of undesirable females, failure just six days after the ill-fated “Mud March” began, He has been out of business most of the time prostitutes. Folds. Very Fine. Lincoln replaced Burnside with Major General Joseph for more than two years … and felt that he $1,500 - up must go to war in order to support his family … Hooker, one of the very same officers who had raised ob- You have no excuse or reason to go like that jected to Burnside’s failed offensive. Some minor …” Small hole at center fold, else Fine. dampstaining, else Fine. $400 - up $300 - up

29 You may think I want a great deal Lower Potomac. March 2, no year. “…WE HAD AN but if you had been starved as long The letter reads, in part: AWFULL[SIC] TIME as I have and get where there is “…I heard that the papers were * 125 COMING THROUGH IN anything good you would want to giving reports that this regiment [1st Autograph Letter Signed. 4 7/8” x 7 THE CARS … HOW YOU get at it…If we could nly stay here MA Infantry] was going into a 7/8”. Ship Island. April 23, 1862. LIKE TO RIDE IN A the rest of our time we are as com- fight, soon. I thought perhaps you The letter reads, in part: FREIGHT CAR WITH NO fortable in these tents as we could might hear of it and feel anxious “…I would like to write you all I STOVE AND 60 MEN be in barracks…” Some discolora- about me. Now you must not be- know of the movements here, of PACKED IN. I CAME NEAR tion. Else Very Good. $200 - up lieve any of these reports for no the forces & c but we are ordered FREEZING TO DEATH…” one knows anything about it. It is not to do so and perhaps it would * 126 true there is such a report in camp not interest you if I could. We were Autograph Letter Signed. Three “…IF I EVER COME IN but we do not attach much impor- in the 1st Brigade Under Gen. pages, 4 ½” x 7”. Near Washing- THE SERVICE AGAIN I tance to it for we are accustomed Phelps but the order has been ton. January 30, 1865. The letter SHANT COME IN AS to hearing all sorts of rumors. I changed somewhat. Half of the reads, in part: PRIVATE OR NONCOM- wish we were going into a fight troops that were here when I can “…we arrived in Washington night MISSIONED OFFICER. I but there is not any such luck in left here five or six days ago. We before last we stayed at the sol- MIGHT JUST AS WELL store for us for the other day the heard heavy firing at the next day diers rest till noon yesterday then HAVE WORN SHOULDER Colonel came to inspect our quar- after they left and today we hear it we marched across the river and STRAPS AS TO HAVE BEEN ters and told us to keep them neat again but have not heard a word camped beside the Potomac. We WHERE I AM…” as quite likely we should stop here from them. They are probably at drew large tents and I hoped a little * 128 all summer, but I think we shall be the mouth of the Mississippi at Ft. stove and pipe, and put a floor in Autograph Letter Signed. Four at home before summer is out for Jackson. We are expecting to leave our tent, ther[sic] are 5 of us in a pages, 5 3/8” x 7”. On Board the the rebels are getting used up out soon and yet no one known when. tent and we are pretty comfort- transport Palistine. Sunday, Janu- West. As we have got our roads all We have orders to be ready. We able, but we had an awfull[sic] time ary 22, no year. The letter reads, in built we have turned to drilling had a review of all the troops un- coming through in the cars and on part: harder than ever. Our new general der Butler just before he left with the boat I was a good notion to go “…this is our 5th day on the boat is a hard one and keeps us at it the expedition and it was a grand home when we got to Columbus we have had a nasty time and we well. We are all down on him. One sight. They formed in line on the … the talk now is we are going to have not got over it yet, but Capt. of the names the boys have given south beach & the line extended relieve the 22 V.A.I and stay in the told me we would get off the boats him is General Christ, and it is four miles. Gen. Phelps said our Fortifications around here, I hope at Cincinnati and take the cars to about the name he goes by because Regt. Did well. We had troops from so for we have had a hard time. Pittsburg…there is much ice in the he thinks so much of himself. It Maine N.H. Mass. Conn. Vt. Michi- How you like to ride in a freight river we cannot go up on the boats was only his money that got him gan. Ind. & MIs. There is one Regt. car with no stove and 60 men and we will have to go by Cleve- the appointment. Col. Cowdin is here now, the Connecticut 13th, packed in. I came near freezing to land. It looks cold to us to see snow now in command of the regiment that has the best uniforms I have death … I want you to take that and ice, if we could have taken and he will use us as easily as pos- seen. They are dressed in good broad musket to Hattersley’s and get it this trip in may it would have been sible so I guess I can get along…” cloth- regulation cape, white bored out and get a new stock on it nice, but it has been awfull[sic] cold Fine. gloves- brasses on the shoulders, the same irons will do…” Fine. the fog is so thick that we had to The much disliked General noted Minnie Rifles and saber bayonets. $275 - up lay over … we shall get in about above was General Joseph B. Carr. May of the soldiers are better dark then if we have to get off the Though hard on his troops, Carr dressed than we are … we have boat and march up town and pitch was praised for commanding the Battalion drill from 7 A.M. till INSUFFICIENT FUNDS our tents on the snow it will be MA 1st Infantry with conspicuous 9…we practice the common Bat- IN THE CITY OF nice but its all in a soldier’s life… bravery at a number of important talion moves of forming and de- WASHINGTON TO PAY if I ever come in the service again I battles, including Second Bull Run, ploying by division … ours is the UNION SOLDIERS shant come in as private or non- Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg “color company” we form first and * 127 commissioned officer. I might just and Gettysburg. $200 - up the other companies form on each Autograph Letter Signed. Three as well have worn shoulder straps side of us. We have no band ex- pages, 5 3/8” x 7”. Camp near Wash- as to have been where I am, but I CAMP UNION cept drums and fifes, and never use ington. January 31, no year. The shall make as much as an officer them while drilling…” letter reads, in part: for it costs them a great deal to * 130 Ship Island served as a Union stag- “…We are going to stay here some live…the boys are making coffee Autograph Letter Signed. Three ing ground for both the Battle of time and then we are going to and say if I don’t come I wont get pages, 5” x 8”. Camp Union, Fork Jackson and the Battle of Sherman, but I guess we will stay any…” $200 - up Bladensburg. October 16, 1861. The New Orleans. I addition to serving long enought[sic] for me to get my letter reads, in part: as a temporary home to 15,000 sol- box there are not funds in the city CAMP HOOKER “… I have found out when were diers in April of 1862, the island to pay us off this month but we * 129 called upon to be ready to march, a also boasted as a prison for cap- will get it next if we stay here but Autograph Letter Signed on blue large battle was expected, and as tured Confederate soldiers as well I want you to send me 10 ten dol- and red bordered stationery bear- we are a reserve, we were wanted as civilians charged with aiding the lars and if we get paid off then I ing a blind embossed bust of “Gen. to back the other forces up, but as Confederacy. Some soiling. Else can send you enough to make it up, McClellan His country’s hope.” no fight took place, we did not Very Good. $300 - up send it the firs[sic] time you write. Three pages, 5” x 8”. Camp Hooker, have to go. Colonel Cowdin is now 30 in command of the Brigade and I A SICK UNION SOLDIER 1862. The letter reads, in part: hur [sic] letter with out a stamp … presume he will be promoted to AWAITING DISCHARGE “I am yet in good sound health, when I rote [sic] it before I thought Brigadier General, though I think WRITES HIS WIFE FROM after all this great retreat from Fair of sending it to you first and then I he had much rather remained Colo- FT. KEARNEY, NEBRASKA Oaks. It was a pretty hard time and thought that I would send it to you nel of this regiment … Mother * 132 we had fighting nearly every day first and then if there was army must not worry for I shall not have Autograph Letter Signed. Three for most a week, but I managed to lies told about it you would no [sic] any fighting to do without our pages, 5” x 8”. Ft. Kearney, Ne- come out right side up, though we it. We are six miles south of Nash- grand army gets beat.” Some minor braska. July 9, 1865. Accompanied saw some hot work. We lost nearly ville I do not no [sic] how long we dampstaining, else Fine. $200 - up by original envelope. The letter one hundred during the skedaddle, will stay here. A soldier don’t know reads, in part: but I only got a buck shot through any thing beforehand I wish this “For the first time I must tell you the blouse. I don’t think the rebels ungodly war would soon come to a that I am in the hospital at this are able to wipe me out … Since close I am tired of it and then and place am not very sick but an not we have been encamped here we then I no [sic] you don’t take any A MASSACHUSETTS able to go on with the train. I have have been very busy throwing up comfort of you life and that makes SOLDIER RECOUNTS THE had the diarhia[sic] ever since I left fortifications but they are mostly my life more unhappy. There is a DIFFICULT PASSAGE TO Ft. Leavenworth, and my bowels finished now. I think the rebels will cainbrake [sic] close to our camp NEW ORLEANS AS PART go so sore that I would not ride my fare hard if they attack … When I and there is oceans of robbins OF GENERAL N.P. BANK’S horse and the ambulance were full get home I can tell of things that comes their to rost [sic] every knight ARMY OF THE GULF so I could not get in there. There will make your eyes open, but they [sic] and we go out in the cain[sic] * 131 was seven of us left here in the are too hard to write about. We with a candle and take a stick and Autograph Letter Signed. Four sick list three out of my company made a bayonet charge on the 31st we can knock them down. They pages, 7 ¾” x 12 ¾”. In Camp at we all got our descriptive lists so of June and drove the rebs right are good to eat … I suppose you Carrollton La. February 7, 1863. we can get discharged here within before us. I wish you could have get more war news there than we The letter reads, in part: ten day…our command has gone seen us…” can here the weather is pleasant “…You may like to know the his- on and droped[sic] us from their With the inconclusive Battle of here … Their[sic] was twelve tory of my journey when Saturday rolls so we are virtualey[sic] dis- Seven Pines, the largest battle in drafted men sent to our company Morning Jany. 17th came we were charged except our papers…this is the Civil War up to that point, from Finley, they ware [sic] all ordered to pack our knapsacks and an awfull[sic] poor country for a Union forces under General Dutch they just make a mess by take one days rations, which we man to live in one can travel from McClellan were halted in their themselves …” Some dampstaining. did and bidding goodbye to Park five to 20 miles without seeing a march towards Richmond. Mount- Else Fine. $250 - up Barracks and marched to the wharf tree large enough to make a ship ing an offensive against the stalled . and passed through the narrows just stalk and it has been so dry that Union troops, Confederate Gen- at daylight. Made a good sail and thousands of acres of grass is dead eral Robert E. Lee initiated the “I cannot tell you how many on Monday at 10 o’clock the men … I feel better than I did when I Seven Days Battle and succeeded have deserted from this anchored in Hampton Roads For- came here yesterday but I bloat so in driving the Union forces back to regiment, but a good many tress … on Jany. 20th we men safely bad that it seems as though I should Harrison’s Landing at the banks of start off after every pay day, anchored at New Orleans, we were burst my feet swell so that I can the James River. This retreat but a good many get caught not allowed to get off then …I hardly get my boots on I am very crushed Union morale and allowed and sent back, no one who was in hope our company would poor but still I look very fleshey[sic] Lee to continue his aggressive mili- has once been in the Army lose no men, but alas out company because I am bloated so bad the tary strategy through Second Bull can blame one for leaving, for is broken by the death of Ron doctor says I am not sick for me Run and the Maryland Campaign. we see some hard times” Macomber … he was laid out in looks don’t show it but the doctor $250 - up * 135 his pants and shirt with stockings that was with us knew I was and Autograph Letter Signed. Three … his body was then sewed up in a by hi I got out. I hope to be home pages, 4 ¾” x 8”. Camp Hooker, blanket … the company was drawn soon…” Some minor discoloration. Lower Potomac. January 2, 1862. up in line and with uncovered head Else Very Good. $175 - up “A SOLDIER DON’T KNOW The letter reads, in part: listened to the ceremonies … after ANY THING BEFORE- “…We have been busy the past the Chaplin had read the service HAND I WISH THIS week building our house and shall the plank was lifted and his body UNGODLY WAR WOULD move into it the last of the week. I descended to the water…The Ship FOLLOWING THE SEVEN SOON COME TO A CLOSE I shall be glad when it is finished for Geo. Peabody has not yet arrived DAYS BATTLE, A UNION AM TIRED OF IT” we shall be quite comfortable and the delay has caused a good SOLDIER WRITES: * 134 then…The rebels fire about the deal of anxiety and if she is not “We lost nearly one hundred Autograph Letter Signed. Four same as ever, last night two boats here pretty soon I shall make up during the skedaddle, but I pages, 5” x 8”. Last two pages full of men attacked our pickets my mind she has either got taken only got a buck shot through trimmed to 5” x 6” by author. and drove them into camp many by the rebels or gone under, for she the blouse. I don’t think Camp Hamilton Tenn. December volleys were fired on both sides but left New York January 2nd …” Tape the rebels are able to wipe 19, 1862. The letter reads, in part: one of our men were hurt, we think repair at center hinge, some discol- me out” that two of the rebels were oration, else Very Good. $250 - up * 133 “…I am glad to here [sic] that you wounded … I cannot tell you how Autograph Letter Signed. Three have a plenty of wood I was afraid many have deserted from this regi- pages, 5” x 8”. Camp near you might suffer for wood. You ment, but a good many start off Harrison’s Landing, Va. July 17, said if you was me your would send after every pay day, but a good many 31 get caught and sent back, no one before and after the speach[sic] safe. We have a general order to who has once been in the Army most traitorously tried to break the A UNION SOLDIER march to Washington Tuesday to can blame one for leaving, for we force of Gov. Wright’s patriotic ap- STATIONED NEAR be reviewed by Gen. McClellan see some hard times …” $250 - up peals and Warnings. This was done WASHINGTON WRITES OF with his whole division this side not of course by argument, but by THE CITY AND ITS MANY of the Potomac which will be quite the lowest kind of patent home SURROUNDING ARMY a sight this may be preparatory to a LENGTHY POLITICAL secesh blackgard[sic] and party clap- CAMPS grand march …” Fine. $300 - up COMMENTARY trap. This was the immediate occa- * 138 CONCERNING THE sion of the cleaning out of this Autograph Letter Signed. Three CONFLICT BETWEEN Rebel Organ … Many of the Illi- pages7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Bladensburg UNION AND REBEL nois democrats will now refuse to M.D. Camp Casey. November 24, SYMPATHIZERS IN follow their treasonable leaders- 1861. The letter reads, in part: ILLINOIS DURING and again I say to Union soldiers, THE WAR take courage. Carthage has more “…We are very pleasantly situated * 136 loyal righteous men than would at Camp Casey about five miles from Autograph Letter Signed. Four have saved Sodom- and a Union Washington and on the same ground pages, 6 ½” x 8”. Hamilton Illi- fire is spreading … permit me to where the E.N.H.[?] Regt. Camped nois. February 22, 1863. The letter say that you are considered there as for some time and left a few weeks reads, in part: a bold Noble and Model Soldier- before we arrived here. It is a very “…When I received your last And I your friend share this opin- pleasant location in fair weather, (about the 20th of Jan) I was just ion- say to all the boys God bless but in raining it is very disagreeable starting for Springfield where I them for me …” Folds reinforced, and muddy…We arrived here staid[sic] about two weeks. This minor rippling at bottom left of Thursday night after leaving Con- was just the time our Semi-trea- first page. Else Fine. $300 - up cord … passed throughout Balti- sonable legislature was trying to aid more and marched through the city Jef Davis by concocting traitor everything was all quiet and lovely measures in Illinois. You may be A UNION SOLDIER at Philadelphia we were very kindly SEAMEN FORCIBLY sure that Gov. Yates and the friends RECOUNTS THE LOSS OF received and invited to partake of RETURNED TO DUTY of freedom& Union (including at HIS VIRGINITY a dinner provided by the daughters ABOARD A UNION VESSEL least a few democrats) were not * 137 of William Penn, in a very gor- * 139 idle even if all that they did is not Autograph Letter Signed. 3 pages, geous style. The first night we ar- Partially Printed Document. One known abroad. Suffice it to say that 5” x 8”. Fort Greble Washington, rived here we had to sleep on the page, 6” x 5 ½”. Cape Town, De- measures were taken to thwart the D.C. February 7, 1864. The letter ground without our tents as our cember 26, 1862. The document schemes … had they prosecuted reads, in part: luggage train was delayed … re- reads: there[sic] purpose to open resistance maining here two days we were “Water Police Officer Received to the administration and the laws “…I am enjoying my self in the ordered to march to Marlboro from Captain T.C. Post Master of of the state- the which purpose best possible maner[sic]….I wish I about 50 miles distant without tak- the American Ship Berkshire 40/ was stayed more by the fears than could been their to toak[sic] a little ing our tents this being our first costs in the case of David James & the patriothism[sic] of these sla- old rye…I went to the city last march it was very muddy traveling Albert Mathews seamen charged very worshipers. For several weeks Sunday and got a pint for 50.cts & and was very fatiguing. The object with refusal of duty. Sentenced to things looked very squally both in I got prety[sic] comfortable on that. of our march was to attend the return to duty & pay the costs. Indiana and Illinois, but the skies Then I went up to Miss Randolph’s Elective and so that there was no December 24th 1862. also 40 /~ brighten now. Many of the loyal & got a ...... what do you think of foul play. We passed through the Reward and 20/~Costs for appre- democrats cannot be pulled by that…Tell the squire that I will be barren and deserted country I ever hending and putting on board John party chains into the toils of the along about the first of April to beheld. I though if that was the Joseph and William Williams sea- sympathizers in Illinois. There is no work for him or to the front with a country we were fighting for we men absent without leave. Total doubt however that Knights of the bullet hole throw[sic] me one of had better return home. The elec- £5”0”0” W.H. Scott Collector.” Golden Circle or an organization the two … James I went to the city tions passed of quietly and we re- Accompanied by an 8 ½” x 10 ½” very little less treasonable, are or- last Sunday & got a pint of old rye turned to our camp…the boys handwritten receipt totaling ganizing all over the state, but they for 50.ct and I got pretty[sic] then I think we shall have a fine Regi- £22”8”10 for goods purchased be- are checkmated by a counter orga- went up to Miss Alice Randolph’s ment after they have been tween November 25th and Decem- nization that with the Army loyal & their I plunged the old fellow practiced…I was much disap- ber 26th 1862. in the field will secure peace a t for the first time. I thought my ass pointed in the appearance of Wash- With over 70,000 seamen brought home and aid from the sate to those was between to[sic] pancakes with ington City. I expected to find a into the service of the Union Navy who are fighting treason abroad. some body pouring molassies[sic] very neat City, nut found it quite during the American Civil War, it “The Keokuk (treason sheet) Con- on…” A vivid and humorous the reverse. Most of the buildings is no surprise that some sailors stitution” Office was cleaned out glimpse into a less chronicled as- looked very shabby and the streets would, like the four men named by some 300 soldiers from the Hos- pect of the Civil War. Fine. very dirty being cut up by heavy above, try to elude service when- pital. Glorious old Joes Wright $400 - up government teams…It is a grand ever an opportunity presented it- (Indiana’s loyal Democratic Sena- sight to look from the Capitol and self. Both in Fine condition. tor) made a great speach[sic] there see the camps about Washington $400 - up on Tuesday night last- Claggett both one would think our country was 32 the U.S. Supreme Court. Some of the officers belonging to the Qr. from here who went out with the Mr. Department U.S. Army were company is now dead shot by an present at the trial and were re- Indian he was thought a good deal markably uneasy concerning the of. His Mother and friends live in matter and one of the officers called Pa. his body has been sent for and u p O’Flanagan [the author of accom- it is going to be sent “home” he panying pamphlet] one side and was in the war two years and never asked him if he did not know that wounded, and it seems to have bad what he has been testifying to was to have him killed by a “Savage”. UNION SOLDIERS PASS implicating the Qr. Mr. Dept. and He was first-Lieunt,. It was on “elk * 140 he told them he did and could not river” I don’t know exactly how Manuscript document . One page, help if it…The enclosed pamphlet far it is from here … Well I’m sorry 5” x 4”. Camp Abercrombie. Oc- was printed at the time and we can’t agree, but I suppose that tober 24, 1862. The pass grants O’Flanagan showed it to the office each has a right to his own opinion “Capt. Cross” leave to “Washing- and he stepped back struck with has he not? Though I think with ton and back at 6 oclock this dumb amazement at the printed & you that this war has lasted long evening.” TWO HOSPITAL neat appearance it present….at the enough that I don’t think McClellan This pass was issued very shortly STEWARDS IN THE UNION same time don’t wish my name is the one to end it. I like him as a after the establishment of Camp ARMY WRITE TO THE mentioned as being connected with man very much and have nothing Abercrombie. Located between EDITOR OF THE NEW it as I am now getting important against him. But “Old Abe is the For Ethan Allen, Va. and Chain YORK HERALD IN AN information every day …” man for the next years and he will Bridge, Va., Camp Abercrombie ATTEMPT TO EXPOSE The June 1st letter, written by be so I think. … Tell me when you served as the base of operations FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES O’Flanagan himself, reads, in part: think this war will end. How many for some of the Union regiments THAT “…MAY “I forwarded on the 29th, a pam- more must fall. I don’t suppose you engaged in the defense of Wash- MATERIALLY INJURE, A phlet to your office, entitled “a can answer that very easily nor any ington, D.C. Very Fine. $200 - up COUNTRY’S EFFORTS TO chapter on frauds”, which I would one else. Well! Well!! Well!!! I must PUT FORTH ITS imagine should call forth some re- stop…” Very Fine. $300 - up ENERGIES AT THE sponse from the press of the coun- MOMENTS OF ITS try, if it was only an GREATEST PERILS…” acknowledgement of having re- * 142 ceived such an exposure…If you Two Autograph Letters Signed on should think as I do, that those U.S. General Hospital. (Circle,) let- frauds concerned even the future terhead. Both Two pages, 7 ¾” x 9 wealth of our children, a simple ¾”. Washington, D.C. May 28, notice of the idea upon which the 1862 and June 1, 1862. Accompa- pamphlet is based, would I think nied by a 17 page pamphlet entitled go good; and could work no evil. I “Chapter on Fraud” that details the should also mention that the stew- facts and proceedings of ard Fallings referred to I the pam- “Joe went out into the Bull O’Flanagan’s investigation. The phlet, is now in the Central Guard Run Battle field May 28th letter reads, in part: house, and is willing to testify to Thanksgiving day. He “I have the honor to forward to the amounts he has received…” An brought in a bayonet from the you the enclosed pamphlet asking interesting lot in Fine condition. field which he says he means A WAR DATE PASS ISSUED your attention to its perusal show- $750 - up to carry home” UNDER ORDERS FROM ing in a small compass some few of * 144 GENERAL SHERMAN the many existing frauds. These are “…I think with you that this Autograph Letter Signed on letter- * 141 sworn statements adduced from war has lasted long enough head bearing an image of a soldier Manuscript Document on head- known and existing frauds and that I don’t think McClellan guarding an encampment with the Quarters Military Division of the facts relative to them. And the con- is the one to end it. I like him Capitol Building in the background. Mississippi letterhead. One page, tents of this small work is but a as a man very much and have Four pages, 5” x 8”. Camp Ver- 5” x 6 5/8”. Washington, D.C. May small matter compared with one nothing against him. But mont, Va. December 9, 1862. The 22, 1865. The document reads: now in course of compilation and “Old Abe´is the man for the letter reads, in part: “Guards and Patrols Will pass in fact nearly completed marking next years and he will be so I “…You wished to know how we Arthur O. Granger, Clerk at these some of the most outstanding de- think…” managed to wash our clothes Head Quarters through the City at velopments of frauds that have * 143 whether we washed them in warm all times, with further orders. By been and are at present being com- Autograph Letter Signed. Four water or cold. Before we moved order of Maj. Gen. W.S. Sherman. mitted on the U.S. Govt. and in pages, 7 ½” x 8”. Nebraska. Octo- down to Bull Run we got us a vin- D.W. Dayton Asst. Adjt. Genl.” fact countenanced by some of our ber 31, 1864. The letter reads, in egar cask and sawed it into[sic] and Fine. $250 - up members of Congress. Keys the part: it made us two good washtubs but local contractor for the Govt. was “… Don’t be alarmed about the we had not used them but once arrested last week and tried and Indians for I have no fears what- before we went away and now we held to bail for his appearance at ever. Frank Benner a young man are back here but our washtubs 33 have come up a missing but there is will meet his approval, If this fails Patriotism brought me hither, and suffering and money expended to one in the company which we can then we are doomed to linger out I must confess that, Albeit, the keep the Southern States from get- borrow until we can get us another. the summer months …” Very Fine. “ears”[?] I was somewhat of an ting out of the Union, to applaud We wash them through two warm Autograph Letter Signed. Two “ass”… Things in P.R. remains in a any legislative measure as looking waters and then rinse them out in pages, 5”x 8”. U.S Bark Midnight. huge state of inactivity with the upon them as being out in any cold. We think that the next time October 10, 1863. The letter reads, only exception of the Midnight, shape… Nor do I want, as some we wash we shall boil our clothes. in part: who manages to keep up a series do, the rebel leaders to escape the Joe went out into the Bull Run “…It is understood that we are to of scraping and painting expedi- punishment they deserve- hanging. Battle field Thanksgiving day. He remain here all Winter, and the tions…” Very Fine. Neither would I consent to admit brought in a bayonet from the field thought is allmost[sic] madness. We The U.S. Midnight served in the any person in Congress or to any which he says he means to carry are to send home by the next Union Navy from July 1861 to early Governmental position that as a home John Dane[?] has come out Steamer, 39 men whose terms of 1865. During this period, the Mid- rebel in our late war. But if any here he came into our camp last service have expired, and now night captured the Confederate State lately in rebellion should send Saturday he tents with Joe and when all looks so gloomy I have blockade running Schooner Defy a full delegation to Congress, and Andrew and myself. Well it is al- bethought me of a grand project it twice and also destroyed the Con- only one of the number could take most roll call and we have got to is this, the study of the French federate Salt Works at St. Andrew’s the test oath, I would admit that go out on picket tomorrow to be Language as we have on board some Bay, Florida, the final blow to this one and the others of course could gone t Else Very Good. $250 - up excellent spoken Frenchmen But vital Confederate industry. not be admitted. I would regard where am I to get the Books. Now $500 - up the case as if N.H. or any state brother will you be kind enough to should send men that were not of send me the following …” Very age…I hope in forming your opin- Fine. ions of political matters you will Autograph Letter Signed. Four not partake of the selfish feelings pages, 5” x 8”. Port Royal. No- and the misrepresentations of the vember 9, 1863. The letter reads in northern Republican press. We part: must regard the South people as “…I am happy to say my spirits people of the United States and have improved, not by anything that the late rebel states members of has happened about the “bark” but the grand and Glorious family! I by the reception of those useful think individuals ought ought[sic] and instructive Books kindly sent to be punished for violating law, THREE FINE LETTERS by you …I do wonder at your opin- but I do not think whole commu- DETAILING LIFE ON THE ion of those of “cheap livery” etc. nities in which they happen to live U.S.S. MIDNIGHT, A UNION yet some credit is due them for ought to suffer.- - - Excuse this clearing from the Keystone State transgression upon your time and BLOCKADE VESSEL IN THE WAKE OF THE * 145 those Chivalrous sons of the South patience. I scarcely ever mention and the terror of Pensylvania[sic] CIVIL WAR, A STAFFER IN political matters & do not meddle Autograph Letter Signed. Two Dutchman. As for myself I do not THE ADJUTANT with politics, but I cannot help say- pages, 5” x 8”. U.S. Bark Midnight, want to rise to a more significant GENERAL’S OFFICE ing a word when I think the ten- Port Royal. June 10, 1863. The let- position in the “Knavey”, and as to INFORMS HIS BROTHER: dencies which surround you are to ter reads, in part: following the sea for a livelihood I “…I have contributed too much my mind so dangerous …” Fine. “…I suspect we will go South again have no notion of it, I’d rather have myself and seen too much suffering $275 - up after we refit, and give the boys a a cot by the sea and live on the and money expended to keep the run on Hilton Head. For my part, I smell of Salt Water with a “con- Southern States from getting out of the “IT SEEMS THE SOLDIERS intend to get transferred if pos- tented mind” than to be covered Union, to applaud any legislative ON BOTH SIDES ARE sible, for the majority of us, is heart- with gold lace and gilt buttons”, measure as looking upon them as being TIRED OF THIS WAR ily disgusted with the late proceed- and the Barbers Clerks for O’s[?] out in any shape… Nor do I want, as THEY DON’T WANT ings of our “Volunteer Officials, poor devil s they must live and I some do, the rebel leaders to escape the ANY MORE WINTER there is a petition going to the Com- suppose Uncle Same is better able punishment they deserve- hanging...” QUARTERS” mander, tomorrow morning signed to support them, than any public * 146 * 147 by 20 men, every one of them Petty or private Institution at home, it Autograph Letter Signed. Five Autograph Letter Signed. Two Officers, for his approval, stating 7/8 3/4 seems to be a point of Patriots pages, 4 ” x 7 ”. Washington pages, 6” x 8”. October 12, 1862. to him, that we are 3 yrs men and nowadays, who while they appear DC. March 31, 1866. Accompa- East St. Johnsbury. The letter reads, shipped for general service, and not to serve their country they also nied by original envelope. The let- in part: giving been present at any large en- manage to fill their empty pockets, ter reads, in part: “… Our soldiers left last Wednes- gagement yet, we would like to be but that is nature however Patri- “…I suppose you can guess that I day it seems like Sabbath all the transferred to an Iron Clad, or a ots we may be, Patriotism must be sympathize with the policy of the time it is so lonely here. After they gunboat, where we would be able feed, and I’ve no doubt that our President, and am decidedly op- went to Brattleboro some of the to participate in the next attack on worthy Secty of Navy is sorely posed to the programme of the soldiers thought they would have a Charleston, relying on his firm pa- bothered with applications … So I radicals as exemplified by Sumner good time brought cider, water triotism we will take the opportu- will rest contented with my lot re- and Stevens. I have contributed too melons, and apples. Fifty of them nity of addressing him hoping it membering at the same time, I twas much myself and seen too much were taken sick. Doct. Ballard was 34 up with them all night Friday night of Capt. Pitkin’s men was out one pages, 4 ½” x 7”. Townsend City. can crush the rebellion, to do it & had the blues the next day. I guess day and called on a station to buy a June 24, 1864. Accompanied by and reopen the cotton trade, oth- he will have them many times. You luncheon, but was told by the fe- original envelope and a short re- erwise she will reopen the trade are highly favored to what some male sprout of “Chivalry” that she sponse from recipient. The letter herself, and then good bye to pros- boys are. George McCurely writes would feed no Yankees.” Seeing a reads, in part: perity here for a fifty years to come. they don’t any thing to eat now good cow at the door, he asked for “My darling friend, Although it is It will take all our strength to meet but raw pork and hard bread … It a cup of milk but was told she not my turn to write yet I fell as her. We can do it, but we must seems the soldiers on both sides are “would throw it on the ground though I must. I cannot think you suspend improvements, science, re- tired of this war they don’t want first.” He coolly unhitched the said have forgotten me … I presume finement, till the long struggle is any more winter quarters … the cow, and now has milk daily, from you have heard about my Brother, over. When we set out in this war thought of your absence and the a good “Union Cow.”…” oh Emie, may you never know we expected a public debt of 500 suffering and privation and fatigue Following a disastrous defeat at the what it is to have a dear brother millions to be sufficient. 2000 mil- you are willing to endure that our Battle of Chickamauga, Union wounded and perhaps dead. We do lions is the present estimate by some government may be sustained … General Rosecrans and his 40,000 not know for we cannot hear from our best men. I do not mean to Do take as good care of health as man Army of the Cumberland re- him in any way. Perhaps I never blame the government for this possible. We expect to hear every treated to Chattanooga, Tennessee, shall see him again on earth, but slowness, for it may be necessary, letter you are moving, a bug went with Rebel forces in pursuit. Fear- hope to meet him in Heaven. Mr to our success, but by it to prove into the 10th regiment to sell ing a second, possibly crushing de- Holman was the last one to leave that we cannot afford to be mealy- peaches, two of those that bought feat, the Union government him. He said Frank gave him his mouthed, about what plans to pur- and ear died. …” Very Fine. quickly sent re-enforcements, in- watch and diary and begged him sue, or be slow to indicate our $250 - up cluding the Western Armies under with tears in his eyes to leave him. policy, when it is resolved on. We Grant and a smaller force under He was wounded in the wrist and do not realize that our freedom and the command of General Hooker thigh about three inches below the our very existence are in peril. We as noted in our letter. Routing one body. Mr. Holman said he took his suppose, that if we fail in suppress- of the Confederacy’s two major handkerchief and bound them up ing the rebellion, that we will still armies in this battle, Union forces as well as he could in the time that be able to erect and sustain a might were able to gain control of Chat- he had…” Fine. $200 - up nation in the Northern States. But tanooga, which served a strategic we of the West are already feeling supply and logistics base for the burden, which we must bear Sherman during his 1864 Atlanta “…We have expected to then continually; namely; the lack Campaign. Fine. $250 - up complete the suppression of of a market for our produce. Since the rebellion this winter yet the closing of the Mississippi, the we have not advanced one railroads, which are new our only step towards it, except in the outlets, have doubled our trebled raising of the army, which the tariff or freights to the east. owing to sickness, and deaths Can we then refuse to adopt any will require our constant plan that will strengthen ourselves UNION FORCES PREPARE exertions to keep recruited or weaken our adversaries? As for FOR THE HISTORIC up to the mark. About one not saying it publicly this has been THIRD BATTLE OF fourth our Army are in the the error of our statesmen for CHATTANOOGA hospital or dead. Every day’s years. Till the statesmen has been * 148 delay renders our success sunk in the politician. The Savior Autograph Letter Signed on Assis- more uncertain….” in announcing his mission to the tant Quarter Master’s Office, Head * 150 world, made known his truths, the th Quarters 2d Div., 6 Corps letter- Partial Autograph Letter Unsigned. eternal truths of God, without any head. Five pages, 5” x 8”. Septem- Four pages, 5” x 8”. Corydon, In- reference to whether the people ber 28, 1863. The letter reads, in diana. June 29, 1861. The letter were ready for them or not. … part: reads, in part: Look at Luther. Did he wait till “… The Army of the Potomac re- “…I think you are not entirely the people were ready? True his ref- mains in status quo with the ex- awake yet to the realative[sic] of ormation was gradual, but it was ception of some one or two Corps. A SISTER FEARS FOR HER the contest before us. We have ex- because the light broke gradually The Eleventh & Twelfth Corps WOUNDED BROTHER’S pected to complete the suppression on his own mind…So with Calvin. under the command of Maj. Gen. LIFE AS THE CIVIL WAR of the rebellion this winter yet we So with Wesley. So with Knox. So Hooker have taken transportation, CONTINUES: have not advanced one step towards with our father in the Revolution for, it is supposed Rosencrans… “Mr Holman was the last one to leave it, except in the raising of the army, …There are too many Christian Many feel very doubtful about the him. He said Frank gave him his which owing to sickness, and deaths men and women praying for our issue, at Chattanooga, but if Ros. watch and diary and begged him with will require our constant exertions salvation as a people for it to fail, has got a position as he claims that tears in his eyes to leave him. He was to keep recruited up to the mark. and though I fear we are trusting he can hold till reinforcements wounded in the wrist and thigh About one fourth our Army are in just now too much to our armies reach that point, he is safe. Public about three inches below the body.” the hospital or dead. Every day’s and too little in Jehovah, yet there sentiment at and around Culpepper * 149 delay renders our success more un- need be no fears for the future …” is as before strong by “Secesh”. One Autograph Letter Signed. Four certain. Europe expects as if we Minor soiling. Else Fine. $275 - up 35 to judge…I spoke to Judge Scarbaner[?] this morning and he A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE advised me to come down here, but he seems to be of the opinion BATTLE OF HAMPTON ROADS, THE that I would do better without go- FIRST BATTLE BETWEEN TWO ing into partnership with Dr. IRONCLADS, PENNED BY THE NIECE Oakley. He thinks Dr. Oakley is OF THE COMMANDER OF THE USS too often sickly and is of the opin- MONITOR ion that I would have eventually all the work to do. …I think Johns * 151 is bothered about what to do when Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, 5” x 8”. New York. March he leaves the Army, but do not tell 19, [1862]. Accompanied by original envelope. The letter reads, his wife…” $275 - up in part: “…I suppose you have heard of Daniel’s going away with Uncle Worden, and of the great battle he has been in We have received two letters from him; he gave us the description of the fight. They had quite a dangerous passage out to Fortress Monroe, twice they thought they were lost; once the water rushed down the smoke stacks and the gas unable to get out of Engine room A CIVIL WAR ARMY spread about so that the two Engineers, and coal heavers fell DOCTOR TO HIS WIFE down from exhaustion they were carried out, and for some time “…Heaven prevent that you may it was thought they would not recover; but after some time they have to learn from southern women did revive. At another time they went over a shoal and the tillers how to keep house. They are as rope dragged. At both times they were compelled to hoist a flag ignorant in that respect as their of distress. They next morning after Arriving at Fortress Monroe negroes, and more so because the they went out to attack the reble [sic] iron clad steamer latter keep house for them, and how, I “Merrimac” Daniel says they put 3 shots right through her. They leave for you to judge…” fought 2 hours. The last shot which was fired wounded Uncle * 152 Worden he was looking out through a small aperture I the pilot Autograph Letter Signed. Four house when a shell busted right in front of where he was looking pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Hawkinsville RETAINED COPY OF AN out, and small particles of iron & powder went into and about Ga. November 21, 1865. Accom- IMPORTANT, WAR-DATE his eyes. The next day Aunt Olive sent over for us to take her panied by original envelope. The COLT’S PATENT FIRE children and bring them over here to our house (where they are letter reads, in part: ARMS MANUFACTURING now) as She wished to go on to Washington to take care of “…I would advise you to con- CO. LETTER REGARDING Uncle Worden … Daniel seems to like it very much he says the tinue to address your letters Sur- THE SUPPLY OF GUNS are honoured very much on account of saving all the ships about geon Arnold Steel 90 N.Y.V.V. ALREADY PURCHASED BY there this reble[sic] steamer being dreaded very much.. They call Hawkinsville via Mason Ga, be- THE UNION them the “Godsend” “redeemer” and like names. All the Cabinet cause the regiment may leave here, * 153 have been to visit the ship Uncle Worden and the officers are and unless the number of the Regi- Autograph Letter Signed on illus- honoured very much in New York. His likeness is in the ment is on the address it would trated Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Illustriated[sic] Papers. He deserves it as Daniel says he acted not follow the Regiment…. What Manufacturing Co. letterhead. bravely. They have an[sic] new temporary Captain. It is hoped you say about men occupying high Three pages, 8 ¼” x 10 ½”. Hart- that Uncle W. may recover his eysight[sic] so as again take com- stations are often drunk is unfor- ford Connecticut. September 6, mand of the “Monitor” as his ship is called….” tunately true and others must suf- 1861. The letter reads, in part: Famous for being the first battle between two ironclads, the fer on account of it. Well I hope I USS Monitor and CSS Merrimack (later rebuilt as the CSS Vir- will be released from all this red “…Our letter of 27 ult. advises ginia), the Battle of Hampton Roads clearly showed the world tape some time or an other, may you that we positively sold to the that the future of naval warfare rested firmly with these cutting- the time come soon. …I sincerely U.S. Government, although[sic] at edge vessels. As our letter highlights, wooden Union vessels were hope you will not learn from cost, the 2000 short & 10,000 long outmatched and terrorized by the CSS Merrimack during the Southerners to keep house, be- Enfield Rifles, which you Con- first day of this two day battle; however, with the appearance cause they have a miserable tracted for. Our agreement as of the USS Monitor the tide turned. Though neither vessel was way…that Southern lady who told stated to you is to deliver 1000 per able to inflict significant damage to the other during their mul- you that your northern experience week. Consequently you see the tiple hour duel, the Monitor earned a strategic victory by defend- will do you no good, known noth- necessity of sending them forward ing its fellow Union vessels, thus ensuring the continuation of ing about housekeeping! Heaven without delay …we observe you the Union blockade. Severely wounded during the battle, the prevent that you may have to learn had notified the Birmingham Small Monitor’s commander, Lt. John Worden, eventually recovered from southern women how to keep Arms Trade that as they were not and subsequently took command of another Union ironclad, the house. They are as ignorant in that up to time you should annul the USS Montauk. $1,500 - up respect as their negroes, and more Contracts. Col Colt wishes us to so because the latter keep house express his deep regret at this for them, and how, I leave for you course, which may prove of seri 36 ous inconvenience in replacing the hand in due season but it was my A SOLDIER WRITES FROM arms, for you will see at a glance turn guard Sunday & Monday & “McClellan had a deep plan CAMP DISTRIBUTION, the absolute necessity of having the we have build [sic] our houses or to surround the rebels THE CENTRAL SUPPLY Rifles to fill our contract with our tents up ... for cold weather … We but it was betrayed by some DEPOT FOR GENERAL Government here, & he says you are all well with very few excep- of his officers and the rebels GRANT must on no account cancel the con- tions … I will have to put my last left in a hurry but I guess we * 156 tract but on the contrary hold the stamp on this letter. I wish you shall get them this time as Autograph Letter Signed. Three parties responsible if they are not would send me some more … I every thing is kept very pages, 5” x 8”. Camp Distribution, up to time - If however you have want to hear the city news. We kept secret” Alexandria Va. July 28, 1864. Ac- so far compromitted yourself that thanksgiving last Thursday in fine * 155 companied by original envelope. the balance of these rifles have stule. Did not have to drill and Autograph Letter Signed. Three The letter reads, in part: stepped through your fingers, you dined on junk instead of turkey … pages, 5” x 8”. Camp Union, must at once replace them by Hook If I knew that we were going to Bladensburg. September 3, 1861. “…I left home on Wesday[sic] & or by Crook & send them forward stay here long I would send for a The letter reads, in part: went to Madison’s & stayed there as fast as possible to enable us to blanket but if we should leave here “…We got orders to be ready to over night and then started for fulfill our engagement with this I could not carry it. The picket march at a moment’s notice last Washington D.C. we got to the lat- government … it is as you can about 5 miles from our camp had a night, and our cooks had to sit up ter place just one week from the readily see a very serious affair & little fight last Wednesday and about and cook up two days rations, day that I left home we are here may get the Colonel into difficul- 30 were killed but it was all quiet troops are marching against the en- now waiting to be sent to the Regt. ties which no amount of money next day we were ordered to pack emy and probably we shall have a & expect to go every day but to tell can remedy. The Colonel will be up and get ready to start at a mo- large fight soon, and I hope we shall the truth we do not know when glad if you succeed in getting rid ments warning … We had singing … We have to drill pretty hard now, we will go but I hope soon for this of the Liege contracts for rifle bar- school last night and are going to for the orders are from head quar- is an awful mean place and I don’t rels, but wishes to hold on to all have whistling school tonight. We ters that the time is short before like to stay here … there is some the English ones that come up in have lots of books & magazines & we fight and we must improve it. of my Regt. here but only a few length to the Springfield Govern- papers to read. Some of the boys We had a street drill over to and we are in hopes that we will be ment rifled musket standard …You have little stoves that they can take Bladensburg yesterday. I think we sent to our Regt. as soon as pos- will of course not make any new all apart and put in their showed them how it was done. It sible … There was quite a stir here contracts for gun barrels with any knapsack…I am satisfied with my is a Rebel place and most of the when the Rebs was up this way on parties whatever. The Colonel situation and shall do the best I can men are in the secession army … their raid. It scared the Citizens here would also be glad to have you dis- or our common interests and one We had orders to march about a awfully…” pose of part of the flasks con- of these days we shall be together week ago as McClellan had a deep tracted for if it can be done with- again …” plan to surround the rebels but it Camp Distribution served as Gen- out loss…” Very Fine. $250 - up The 44th New York Volunteer regi- was betrayed by some of his offic- eral Grant’s central supply depot ment was also known as the ers and the rebels left in a hurry but during his 1864 offensives. Before People’s Ellsworth Regt., a name I guess we shall get them this time this the camp, know first as Con- chosen The 44th New York Volun- as every thing is kept very secret…” valescent Camp and then as Camp teer regiment was also known as Though transmitted secondhand, Misery, served as homes to conva- the People’s Ellsworth Regt., a our letter provides insight into lescents, stragglers and recruits in name chosen in honor of the fa- Union General McClellan’s mindset the wake of 2nd Manassas. mous Col. Elmer Ellsworth, the first during the fall of 1861. Influenced $225 - up Union Officer to be killed in the by the overestimated accounts of war. Enforcing strict requirements Confederate troop strength offered NEW YORK’S CHIEF OF A LETTER FROM A for its members, the regiment was by his secret service chief, Allan THE BUREAU OF MILI- COLONEL IN THE composed entirely of men under Pinkerton, McClellan chose to pur- TARY RECORD REQUESTS 44TH NY VOLUNTEER the age of thirty who were of sue a cautious military strategy that INFORMATION FROM INFANTRY, “sound moral character” and ab- sapped the drive from his army and BENSON J. LOSSING “ELLSWORTH’S stained from alcohol. During the led to condemnation by the Union CONCERNING DUTCHESS AVENGERS” course of the war, the 44th lost government. Additionally, COUNTY’S ROLE IN THE * 154 nearly four-fifths of its men and McClellan, who claimed not to AMERICAN CIVIL WAR Autograph Letter Signed on Union saw action in, among others battles, trust anyone in the administration, * 157 letterhead bearing an image of the Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, angered his officers by refusing to Manuscript Letter Signed on State U.S. flag and a mythic female. Four Gettysburg, Wilderness, and Cold divulge even the most mundane of New York Bureau of Military pages, 5” x 8”. Camp Butterfield, Harbor. Minor separation at folds, details of his strategy. This soon Record letterhead.9 3/4” x 7 1/8”. Hall’s Hill Virginia Headquarters. Else Fine. $250 - up led to an open rift between Albany. December 29, 1865. To P.Ellsworth 44 Reg. N.Y.S.V.. De- McClellan and General Scott. Not BENSON J. LOSSING [(1813- cember 4, 1861. Accompanied by long after this letter was written, 1891). American historian and original envelope bearing an image Scott became so disillusioned over wood engraver best known for his of E.E. Ellsworth, the first con- his relationship with McClellan illustrated books on the American spicuous casualty of the American that he resigned his commission Revolution and the American Civil Civil War. The letter reads, in part: Fine. $300 - up War]. The letter reads, in part: “Dear sister Your letter came to “…I am now engaged on my re 37 port to the Legislature, the first American Flag shield. Four pages, baggage of this command has been Autograph Letter Signed. Three indeed in which I have felt it proper 5” x 8”. Old Kentucky Camp Bush. inspected by the officer properly pages, 5 ½” x 9”. Burlington, Iowa. to attempt anything like a formal November 21, no year. The letter detailed for that business and has July 8, 1861. The letter reads, in sketch of the part taken by this reads, in part: “… I thought I would been passed. It is not your prov- part “…Our town has been very State in this war, and in this I shall sit down and answer your very ince to say of what that baggage quiet & dull for sometime past, but only bring the account down to the welcome letter which I received shall consists if it does not exceed we shall soon have more excite- first Bull Run. I expect to present the morning we left camp … we the weight proscribed in orders nor ment as this is to be the rendez- briefly New York’s unprepared had a very pleasant ride to do I recognize your right to take vous of four regiments of Iowa condition, and the promptness of Jeffersonville where we remained the enforcement of orders in my Volunteers & the companies are her response; the action of the in camp three days yesterday we command out of my hands unless beginning to arrive- when 4000 Military Board; a sketch of the early got orders to cross the Ohio into you are specially authorized to do men are added to our population, regiments, and a general reference Kentucky we crossed the river so. Believing then that you order it will make considerable more stir, to what each County did at the about noon and was received in was entirely unauthorized and the in a small town like ours. The first outbreak and during the first three Louisville with cheers & the wav- weight of my baggage conforming three regts of Iowa Vols have been months of the war, down to the ing of hankerchiefs[sic] by the pa- to the order and the loss of my organised[sic] sometime & are now first Battle of Bull Run, embracing triotic citizens … the windows of cooking stove being a serious per- on service down in Missouri any incident or fact worthy of some houses showing them to be sonal inconvenience I have to re- endeavouring[sic] to prevent that mention. I shall not attempt until secesh. If they dare to express their quest that you will replace the ar- state from committing suicide by nex[sic] year a formal account of sentiment but their features told ticle which you ordered to be aban- secession; The President’s-message towns and Counties, still is the plainly what they was. We was doned…” A window into the con- seems to give general satisfaction present report, I should be glad to marched up to a large Building and voluted command structures and out this way. We think there’s a refer particularly to the manner in had a good dinner and then we infighting that plagued the Union fresh N.W. breeze blowing through which Dutchess County responded, come to camp … about 4 miles Army during the American Civil it which is a wholesome, & then is and should like the sketch or memo- southwest of Louisville. It was a War. Fine. $125 - up as plain, practical & to the purpose randa from your hands. It need not very handsome encampment on a & I should think it satisfactory to exceed a page or thereabouts of large field formerly owned by a the people generally. Congress seems manuscript …” Very Fine. secesh. … There is a great many likely to get along harmoniously & $150 - up secesh about here but they have have a short session. They will prob- to keep still there is a house a little ably legislate for a vigorous policy way from here owned by a secesh & to bring the War to a speedy ter- that is in the rebel service. There mination. I do not think there will are three regiments of Infantry be very much fighting & have very here. They are the third Minnesota, little faith in this Southern Chiv- which passed through your city, the alry. I doubt very much their abil- Ohio 19th & 51st Ohio besides sev- ity to keep up a very large force of eral other regiments that are a ways men, after a few serious reserves, off. Mrs. Willits[?] Mrs. Bush & (which they will surely meet with Stace[?] are with us. I do not know before long) the North are united how long they will stay they want & determined to crush out rebel- to go through the campaign with lion. Our Armies will be better dis- us if they can. … You speak about ciplined, more handy & better sol- me writing to a number of girls in diers than theirs, & having the right the city. As god is my witness I tell ton their side are bound to prevail. you I have not written to any girls I recd a paper … this morning that in your city or any other place ...” contg[sic] an acct of a Flag presen- Very Good. $225 - up “…Congress seems likely to tation from Mrs. Donladson to the “…WE CROSSED THE get along harmoniously & “Grey Reserves” I suppose Tom is RIVER ABOUT NOON AND have a short session. They a member of that Regt. …” Fine. WAS RECEIVED IN will probably legislate for a $275 - up LOUISVILLE WITH * 159 vigorous policy & to bring CHEERS & THE WAVING Autograph Letter Signed.Two the War to a speedy termina- *160A OF HANKERCHIEFS[SIC] pages, 4 ½” x 7 ½”. Hdqrs. 1 Rgt. tion. I do not think there will Autograph Letter Signed. Two BY THE PATRIOTIC OV Infty. In Camp. June 27, 1862. be very much fighting & pages, 4 ¾” x 7 ¾”. Camp CITIZENS … THE WIN- The letter reads, in part: have very little faith in this Stevenson. December 21, 1862. DOWS OF SOME HOUSES “Captain, I regret to learn that on Southern Chivalry. I doubt The letter reads, in part: SHOWING THEM TO BE yesterday you gave a peremptory very much their ability to “… thank God Co. B have not lost SECESH….” order to the officer in charge of keep up a very large force of a man in the expedition we have * 158 my train to throw away several men, … the North are united had three fights since we have been Autograph Letter Signed on illus- stoves belonging to the officers & determined to crush out gone Co A lost 10 killed and trated Union! letterhead bearing an baggage and the Seargt. in charge rebellion…” wounded both Whipple boys are image of a bald eagle with an supposing that you had a right to * 160 safe and sound some of the other give such an order obeyed it. The Co. lost some … 38 we have got to shift quarters in the foraging we must have a pass to get have been dismissed the service re- 6 pages, 5x7½, with last page short- barracks it is rough the boys had outside the Pickets or else manage cently, I reckon they have gone, ened to 6” (by Owen). Camp 36th better be in their bunks than be to give them the slip. This is not so presume we shall have little cause U.S.C.I., Chaffin’s Farm, Va.. Feb. moving I will write again and give good a place to get provisions as to blush for any conversation, 21, 1865. This Letter touch upon a the particulars in a day or two...tell Warrenton- yesterday I went out which may be heard from our range of topics, including where all the folks that all of Co. B are in and got some berries and my room. Day before yesterday, we various classmates, Lincoln among the land of the living some have hankerchief [sic] full of Apples not received ten men from Nashville them, are serving; mentions release not got back into quarters yet we hardly ripe but do very well to … one we hardly know what to of Jack Read, graduate of the class made a march yesterday of 27 miles, cook. I made some first rate sauce make of. He reported himself Col. of 1862, “after 7 months imprison- more by and by …” Fine. $150 - up and makes hard Bread relish much of the Ind. Cav. but did not wish ment”; and notes that classmate better. We get fresh Beef about us to let any one know that he was Sedgwick, imprisoned for several once in 3 days. The Troops here to anything but private. Says that he months at Libby Prison, was “still day have observed the obsequies came from War 1 of No 8, of Nash- very low”. Our author also notes that of […] by marching in review the ville, that he there reposted him- “6 Sophs have been out in the Bands playing a Dirge a Prayer and self as Priv. except that he made a Chris. Com. & have devoted Old Hundred. I’ll try and write “friend of the little wardmaster, their time to teaching the Col- again this week …” Fine.$225 - up entrusted him with his sachel[sic] ored Troops”. Moreover, Owen his regimentals & his purse con- proudly informs his correspondent taining $3,700. He says the that of the Capture of Charleston Wardmaster promised to bring and Columbia: “11-15 am- at this A CIVIL WAR NURSE down his sachel[sic] to the depot & moment, the orderly has just . WRITES CONCERNING see him off, but did not do it. He brt. in the following dispatch HER FELLOW WORKERS seems perfectly sane, & still we do ‘By telegraph :from Dept Hd.Qrs AND PATIENTS AT not believe him exactly right -as Armies U.S. Feb 21 / 65 Maj. Genl. INDIANA’S what is perhaps more probable an Ord- I am in receipt of a despatch from JEFFERSON HOSPITAL imposter… His name is Jonathan J. Admiral Dahlgren that Charleston is * 162 Jones, has had typhoid fever, & has evacuated & that he is running up to Autograph Letter Signed on U.S. not the use of his limbs. Will you take possession- You will fire a Sanitary Commission letterhead. or Miss Chamberlain please send shottest (sic) salute at 12 m to- A SOLDIER LAMENTS THE Four pages, 5” x 8”. “Jefferson me a line soon as to the truth of his morrow, for the Capture of PRIVATIONS OF WAR: Hosp.” November 10, 1864. The statement. …” Fine. $225 - up Charleston & Columbia US “…We don’t get much letter reads, in part: Grant Lt. Gen. U. S. A. ‘ Hurra besides rations at this place- “…The work is not heavy, the ward for Dahlgren & Sherman- the no peddlers bring anything pleasant - my Surgeon, & fall of Ch. & Columbia -Yea! into camp and if we go out wardmaster & nurses pleasant. Verily the end approaches & one last foraging we must have a pass With the fare I’ve no fault to find, fight more & then peace...the price of to get outside the Pickets or but still there are discomforts the- victory will be gladly paid if this else manage to give them the which are rather hard to bear. These accursed Rebellion can only be crushed- slip…” discomforts, as I perhaps improp- ” * 161 erly termed them, appear in the John Owen Jr., Enlisted in January Autograph Letter Signed on letter- shape of being obliged to occupy 1864 and rose to the rank of Sgt. head bearing an image of bald eagle sleeping rooms with several ladies- Major in the 2nd N. C. C. Infantry and numerous American Flags. no not ladies but calling themselves (afterwards changed to the 36th Two pages, 5 ¼” x 7 ¾”. Waterloo. such, whose vulgar conversation U. S. C. Troops). The 36th US Col- Thursday July 31, no year. The let- being overheard by men in an ad- ored Regiment took part in many ter reads, in part: joining room, lay us liable to be important battles including siege “…everything is so quiet and dull suspected of the same. Again, we operations against Petersburg and here that I’ve nothing to write are expected to be nuns outwardly FROM THE 36TH Richmond, Battle of Fair Oaks, about. Gen. Pope came to having been already given to un- REGIMENT U.S. COLORED Appomattox Campaign and the Warrenton yesterday from Wash- derstand that I must not accept the TROOPS: occupation of Richmond. A few ington- perhaps he will be along escort of any gentlemen, although DRAMATIC ANNOUNCE- small spots,. A colorful and historic here in a day or two the President a Christian, to church as on last MENT OF THE CAPTURE letter from an officer in a scarcely and some others were also at Sunday eve, and although with OF CHARLESTOWN AND found regiment. Mostly Fine. Warrenton…matters are getting other couples. … We are even re- COLUMBIA $300 - up very strict in Gen. Pope’s Army- quired hereafter to absent ourselves “…the price of the victory will no getting in or out of the lines. from our wards entirely during the be gladly paid if this accursed our […] went to Wash some days evening -in which the patients Rebellion can only be crushed-” ago to get supplies and cannot get would like to have us read to them. * 163 permission to come through. We …It seems we now have permis- JOHN OWEN JR. [Captain in the don’t get much besides rations at sion to visit our wards, in the U.S. Colored Infantry. & Harvard this place- no peddlers bring any- evening, provided the men are ex- 1864 classmate of Robert Todd thing into camp and if we go out pecting us. Seven female nurses Lincoln]. Autograph Letter Signed. 39 few days orders were received This statement reads, in part: complimenting me for the service “Your attention is called to the fol- “We want no Southern rendered and to send the navy re- lowing extracts from the laws of Confederacy, no secession, volver to the Secretary of War and this State and of the United States, nothing but the “Union the to give the balance of the articles in full force, authorizing and re- Constitution and the enforce- to me. The money and watch were quiring the employment of a mili- ment of the laws” …It is John sent with his body to his friends. tia upon occasions like the present Bell the patriot, the tried The body was taken in an ambu- …” friend of the South, the lance, under a flag of truce and After citing the laws that allow for faithful State man of the Clay delivered to the rebels, myself driv- the raising of such a force, the & Webster school, or Abe ing the ambulance…J.J. Weiler…” document continues: Lincoln the rail splitter, the Accompanying this interesting ac- “…avoidance of duty by members sectionalist, the fanatical count is a sample leaf of the pub- of the enrolled milita, is punished disorganizer. All others are lished account and related stories. by our State laws with a fine of out of the question…” This sample leaf also contains pho- fifty dollars each, in fault of pay- * 166 tographs of Major Weiler during ment of which they will be held Autograph Letter Signed. Four the war and in his 74th year. Both and treated as deserters, and the pages, 8” x 10”. Elton Ky. August items in Fine condition. $400 - up laws of the United States autho- 19, 1861. The letter reads, in part: AN EYEWITNESS rize a fine of one hundred and fifty- ACCOUNT FROM THE six dollars each; or in fault of pay- “…For the last 2 or 3 hundred OFFICER WHO KILLED ment, six months imprisonment years we have had drouth[sic]! CSA COLONEL JOHN A. …With the $100 cash bounty, $25 Drouth[sic]!! And nothing but WASHINGTON of which, with $2 premium, and drouth[sic]. Consequently “Crops” * 164 one month’s pay will be paid in are deplorably short. In fact worse Typed Manuscript Signed, “J.J. advance to all volunteers, and no than I ever knew them. Seriously, I Weiler.” 1 page, 6 ½” x 9”. No part of which can be received by de- do not believe this country can place. No date. The manuscript tached or drafted men, the advantages bread itself another year … Bread- reads, in part: of entering the service by volun- stuffs will have to come from Indi- “On Sept. 13, 1861, Co. E., 17 Ind. tary enlistment, rather than by be- ana & Illinois at a high figure and was ordered to go to the outposts ing detached or drafted, are most the very best that can be done I to support the force there on duty apparent. The adoption of the lat- fear the some are destined to suffer as the enemy, under Gen. R.E. Lee, ter course, for want of volunteers, during the next twelve months. were reconnoitering our camp and while it will deprive our citizens With the RR facilities which for- preparing to attack us with their of the Government Bounty, pre- tunately our southern folks will entire force reported by them as mium and advance pay, will also soon have (the cars will be through 20,000 men . Soon after arriving deprive them of the honor of vol- from Bowling Green to Clarksville there it was reported that the rebels unteering in this hour of the in a month) our country can be were moving a force to our right Nation’s peril, for its defense. No supplied…so you see we are in a and rear. Capt. G.W. Stough, of richer legacy than this honor can hard up condition generally mer- our Co, was ordered to take his Co. any man transmit to his children. chant farmers & all with no pros- and go up the valley towards Delays are dangerous. You must be pect of an improvement for some Brady’s Gate … I being a Serg. at drafted or detached, if you will not time to come … We want no South- the time, he gave me 10 men, with enlist” ern Confederacy, no secession, orders to go in advance up on the As the content and tone of this nothing but the “Union the Con- side of the mountain, and he would broadside makes clear, the Union stitution and the enforcement of follow in the road in supporting faced great difficulties during the the laws” Tell your friends, nay urge distance with the balance of the summer of 1862. In addition to them to vote for Bell & Everett, Co. When we had advanced about their demoralizing defeat by for Breckenridge is practically out a mile we met the rebels out on a “Stonewall” Jackson’s forces in the of the race. It is John Bell the pa- HIGHLY UNUSUAL scout, three of them riding in spring, the Union had more recently triot, the tried friend of the South, FORMAT UNION BROAD- advance…W.L. Birney, Wm. been forced to abandon the Penin- the faithful State man of the Clay SIDE FROM THE AMERI- Johnson and myself fired on them, sular Campaign following the very & Webster school, or Abe Lincoln CAN CIVIL WAR killing one, who proved to be Col. costly Seven Days Battles. Despite the rail splitter, the sectionalist, the * 165 John A Washington, of Gen. Lee’s its best efforts to raise additional fanatical disorganizer. All others Printed broadside. 9 ¼” x 24”. Two Staff. By the death of Washington troops, the Union continued to find are out of the question…I was glad Executive Orders and Three Gen- it is supposed we were saved a heavy itself undermanned as the war pro- to learn that you had been at work eral Orders (# 16, #17, & #18). battle and undoubted defeat. Wash- gressed. Ultimately, this shortcom- in the temperance cause. … work from the State of Maine. All five ington has on his person two re- ing forced the U.S. Congress to pass of a sober & temperate people orders pertain to the necessity of volvers, a large knife, field glass, the Enrollment Act of March 3, are[sic] almost sure to be an intel- raising additional troops for the compass, gold watch, $1500 in 1863, a controversial piece legisla- ligent and prosperous one….” Union cause. Below these official money, a map of all our works, tion presaged by the tone of this $400 - up orders is a statement “To the Patri- with number of troops, and the earlier broadside. $750 - up plan of Gen. Lee’s advance…In a otic Citizen Soldiery of Maine.”

40 of New-York” Document. One orders are stabling horses (March page, 8 ½” x 3 ½”. The document 1862), arming regiments (August acknowledges receipt of seventy 23, 1864), the return of missing four dollars and 80 cents from weapons (July 19, 1861), the sick County Comptroller for publication report for the U.S.S. Winona (June of an advertisement. 12, 1865) and a court-martial (De- cember 20, 1864). A nice, varied County Expenditures warrant for lot of Civil War orders. Some publication of a notice in The dampstaining, tape repair on one World. One page, 8 ½”x 3 ½”. order. Else Very Good. $200 - up

Affixed to warrant is a Partially Printed “State of New York, City and County of New York” docu- Items relating to the publication ment certifying the state’s debt to of an advertisement for the The World for the publication of THREE ILLUSTRATED reception of the 37th and 38th an advertisement CIVIL WAR ERA MAGNUS Regiment N.Y. Volunteers in the SONG SHEETS New York Daily Era and New Also affixed is the clipped News- * 171 Yorker Democrat paper proof of “The Draft Post- [MAGNUS]. Three Color, Illus- * 167 poned!” received by the state and trated Civil War Magnus Song New York Daily Era account state- “The World Company” Sheets: “Johnny, fill up the bowl,” ment for “… Publishing special no- acknowledgement of payment for “Nellie of the North” and “The tice reception and programme of the publication of “The Draft Battle of the Wilderness.” Minor 37th & 38th Regiments N.Y. Vol.” toning. Else Very Good. $225 - up Postponed!” All Fine. $150 - up One page, 8 ¼” x 4 ¾”. Very Good.

Affixed to this statement is the sworn statement of the New York Era’s publisher concerning the pub- lication of the notice. Very Good. One page, 7 3/4” x 3 1/8”. SCARCE MAGNUS SONGSHEET The Mayor, Alderman and Com- * 170 monalty of the City of New-York “The Brave Boys” Magnus General Expenses account for Songsheet. 5” x 7 7/8”. Color image “…advertising programme of Ar- “Picket Post- Farmhouse in Vir- rangement for the Reception of the ginia” at top. Words and music by 37th and 38th Regiment N.Y. Vol- Henry C. Work. The first verse and unteers…” One page, 8 ½” x 6 ¾”. chorus follows: Good. “Heavily falls the rain, / Wild are * 172 the breezes to-night; / But ‘neath Pinned to this General Expenses [MAGNUS]. Three Color, Illus- the roof the hours as they fly, / account is document is a German trated Civil War Magnus Song Are happy, and calm, and bright. / language Newspaper proof of the Sheets: “A Yankee Man-of-War,” Gathering round our firesides, Tho’ announcement that was forwarded “Give us Back our Old Com- it be summer time, / We sit and to the state. Very Good. $150 - up mander” and “The Battle of the talk of brothers abroad, / Forget- Wilderness.” Minor soiling, Else ting the midnight chime. CHORUS: Very Good. $225 - up Brave boys are they! / Gone at their LOT OF FIVE CIVIL WAR countries call; and yet, and yet we MILITARY ORDERS cannot forget, / that many brave * 169 boys must fall.” $75 - up Five Civil War Military Orders, four of which are on the following im- printed letterheads: “Navy Depart- Lot of items relating to the ment,” Headquarters First Divi- WORLD’s publication of a sion, Seventh Army Corps,” “Head notice postponing the draft Quarters, Cairo District,” and during the Civil War. “Commonwealth of Kentucky, * 168 Office Secretary of State.” The Partially Printed “City and County

41 “…The death of the great and good must always bring sorrow to the LINCOLN heart; and when the honored Chief Magistrate of a great nation, on who, through all the trials and vi- cissitudes of such a four-years’ ex- perience as our country has never before seen, has labored and waited, watched and endured, pa- tient and serene alike under the malignant attacks of enemies and the mistaken zeal of friends … In view of this great national bereave- ment, I think it fit and proper that we should place upon our city records, in some form, an expres- sion of the feelings which I believe animate the hearts of all our citi- “LINCOLN LIES zens…” Minor staining. Else Very SLEEPING” SONG SHEET Fine. $500 - up * 176 “Lincoln Lies Sleeping” One page, 5 ¼” x 8 ¼”. Ornate border. The first verse and chorus follow: “Up from the homes of the land a cry, / PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S Comes from a nation bewailing; / “THE NATION MOURNS” FAVORITE POEM LINCOLN, the merciful doomed * 175 to die! / Ah! Merciful e’en to a * 173 Printed copy of “Mortality or Oh, failing. / CHORUS- “Strike, strike “The Nation Mourns.” One page, why should the spirit of mortal be the traitor down!” / Cry a sad 5” x 8”. Illustrated with a vignette proud?”. One page, 5” x 8 ¾”. Il- people while weeping, / “Crown, of Lincoln flanked by a soldier and lustration of a bald eagle perched crown, the martyr crown, / Weep two women in mourning. First atop American flags and shield hold- o’er the grave where he’s sleep- verse and chorus follows: “From ing an “E Pluribus Unum” banner. ing…” Dampstaining throughout. all churches / Sad and slow, / Toll Poem published by A.W. Auner, Tears repaired. Mounted to another the bells / The knell of woe. / Philadelphia. The poem begins: sheet. $225 - up Hark! their sad and solemn notes “Oh, why should the spirit of mor- attend, Abraham Lincoln to his last tal be proud? / Like a swift-fleet- way’s end.” Reinforced fold at ing meteor, a fast-flying cloud, / A lower right. Else Fine. $250 - up flash of the lightning, a break of the wave, / He passes from life to his rest in the grave…”

“Mortality or Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?” was authored by a Scotsman named William Knox (1789-1825). Lin- coln was first introduced to the poem by Dr. Jason Duncan when the two were living in New Salem, and the future president recited it so often from memory that some * 178 people mistakenly thought Lincoln MANCHESTER NH [LINCOLN ELECTION BAL- was its author. William Herndon, OFFICIAL MAYORAL LOT] 3 7/8" x 12 1/2". A manu- Lincoln’s law partner, thought the STATEMENT ON THE script Lincoln-Johnson Ticket. poem was (for Lincoln) a remem- DEATH OF ABRAHAM Miami County, Ohio. Electors brance of Ann Rutledge as well as LINCOLN WITH listed below. A few pinholes, oth- a discourse on the delicate nature * 174 RESOLUTIONS erwise fine. $150 – up of human life. $300 - up Color print of Abraham Lincoln in * 177 bust pose bordered by allegorical Printed Document. Four pages, 7 images related to Lincoln’s life. 7” 7/8” x 9 3/4”. Manchester. April 18, x 9”. Very Fine. $100 - up 1865. The document reads, in part: 42 fell like a thunder clap upon the our Regiment are a going down in I had a seat on a platform built on people here as every where else. the city to guard the contraband. the side of the street right near the He was a man of great kindness of They are a fixing up some barracks house in which the President of heart & too tender of the Rebels east of us for the wounded the Nation lives- called the White that were sucking his life.- The as- solgiers[sic] I expect we will have House. I was only a few rods from sassin who cut him off met with a to guard them when they come. I where the great men sat. I saw Presi- speedy & terrible retribution. On wish you cold be here with me to dent Johnson, Gen. Grant, Gen. the day of the funeral there was a go around the City and see the Capi- Sherman, and many others. I went great demonstration at our Village. tal it covers 3 acres of ground ….” to Ford’s theater where Mr. Lin- Seven companies of Infantry with Splits repaired with archival tape. coln was shot. Soldiers were all two fire companies headed by Mili- Else Fine. $400 - up around it and I could not go in; but tary Officers & Marshall with mu- I saw the back door out of which sic and a numerous concourse of Booth run, and … where his horse citizens found in procession passed was standing for him, and I have through several of the principal been down the road he went and MOURNING BROADSIDE streets to the Congregational across a bridge. It leads almost up UPON THE DEATH OF church where services were held to this camp. I paid 50 cents and PRESIDENT LINCOLN though but a small share of those went into the room where good * 179 present could gain admittance to Mr. Lincoln died. On the bed was Printed Document. “National Vi- the church. During the movement a pillow and two pillow cases cissitudes by Humanitas.” One of the procession the Bells of the much stained with his blood. page, 8” x 10”. Broadside consists Village were tolled and minute guns …There are 8000 soldiers in this of three quotations from the Bible were fired during the services. It camp; they are called Hancock’s and two odes, “The Death of now appears that a well organized corps. He was here yesterday and Abraham Lincoln” and “Our Late plot was concocted by Confeder- they all marched before him, with Victories.” Broadside is illustrated ates in Canada & Richmond to de- bands and flags and drums. Out of with an image of “Honest Abe” stroy our government by whole- these 8000 men we can find but flanked by two American flags and sale assassination. The abettors of about 20 who love the blessed sav- a bald eagle. Tears and splits re- which I trust will come to a speedy ior… All the men are veterans; they paired with archival tape. & condign punishment…” Fine. have been in the war three years $350 - up $300 - up before they enlisted in this corps. …we live in a tent and the hard rain today wets us some. Our cook is a black man 72 years old- but he is smart. His name is Cornelius, and he loves Christ. He was a Slave in Maryland and his master promised to make him free, - but never did it; and his children were sold to A MEMBER OF THE U.S. men who live far south. … When CHRISTIAN COMMISSION Mr. Lincoln proclaimed the slave WRITES ABOUT LIFE free, he would not go back to his AMONG UNION master any more, and now he is * 181 SOLDIERS, HIS RECENT free … Our tent is on a bluff; right Autograph Letter Signed on letter- VISIT TO FORD’S before us is the Potomac; on the head illustrated with Lincoln re- THEATER AND THE flats between us and the river, only viewing the 86th regiment of New HOUSE WHERE a little way to the right, are long, York Volunteers. Four pages, 5” x LINCOLN DIED white buildings that hold 24,000 8”. Washington, D.C. June 21, * 182 government horses. Across the river 1861. The letter reads, in part: Autograph Letter Signed on U.S. we see Alexandria, and Gen. Lees “…The enlisted men of our Regi- Christian Commission letterhead. home, and at night the camp fires ment have bought our Collonol[sic] Four pages, 5” x 8”. Camp glow for miles and miles …” Very a new saber and yesterday it was Stoneman. Friday May 26, 1865. Fine. $350 - up presented to him by Senerter[sic] RUTLAND VERMONT Accompanied by original U.S. Haris. We had the Marine Band to Christian Commission Soldier’s Let- MOURNS PRESIDENT play … Senator Haris made a short LINCOLN ter envelope with postal cancella- speech to us and then our tions. The letter reads, in part: * 180 Collonol[sic] he spoke to us and he Autograph Letter Signed. Four made a smart speech. He talked like “Here I am far away from home pages, 5” x 8”. Rutland, Vt. May 6, a father would to his children We among the soldiers … got to Wash- 1865. The letter reads, in part: had a nice time the saber cost over ington Wednesday morning. I saw 300 dollars it is a splendid one … Gen. Sherman’s great army passby; “…The death of President Lincoln 43 a nice home, she has one now in of our will, / Baptized in blood of DAWES. [(1816-1903). Republi- Springfield worth $40,000 I have heroes way down on Bunker Hill, can Senator] and JOHN quite and intimate acquaintance CHORUS: Stick to the Wagon, the CONNESS. [(1821-1909). U.S. here that was a school friend and great Union Wagon, / The trium- Senator from California]. Dawes is associate of Mrs. Lincoln’s all her phant Wagon, Abe Lincoln’s bound best remembered for the epony- life, she says her home is elegant & to ride.” Very Fine. $250 - up mous 1887 act which authorized good enough for any lady. And the President of the United States when I see such funds being to survey Indian tribal land and di- raisd[sic] & see (as I have seen) our vide the area into allotments for poor soldiers in the hospital & their individual Native Americans. Fol- wifes[sic] and children, starving for lowing his Senate career, Dawes bread- themselves in need of luxu- went on to serve as chairman of ries, yes & necessaries for their the Commission of the Five Civi- comfort, I lose all taste for such lized Tribes, which negotiated for show, and respect for her if she the dissolution of tribal govern- permits it. I hope & trust (as you ments so that the tribes could be- say) that the war is over, but I am come a constituent part of the very much afraid that they are us- United States. John Conness, a ing to[sic] great haste in disbanding Douglas Democrat who eventually ON THE DEATH OF our soldiers- and I fear they will became a Union Republican, was LINCOLN AND THE have again to be organized the spirit highly praised numerous times by AFTERMATH OF THE is not yet quenchd[sic], by any President Lincoln during his po- CIVIL WAR means, and there is a large army yet litical career. Interestingly, Conness * 183 in Texas unsubdued[sic]…” Fine. LINCOLN’S PALL sided with a group of Radical Re- $300 - up Partial Autograph Letter Signed. BEARERS publicans who, feeling that Four pages, 5” x 8”. New Orleans. * 185 Lincoln’s peace terms were too le- May 13, 1865. The letter reads, in HENRY G. WORTHINGTON nient towards secessionist state, part: United States Representative from conspired to have Lincoln removed Nevada. Autograph Letter Signed, from office prior to his assassina- “…You write me of the great ex- “H. G. Worthington” and tion. A fine Lincoln related piece. citement that prevails in N.Y. on “”H.G.W.” Two pages, 8” x 9 ¾”. Very Fine. $400 - up account of the assassination of 201 C. St. Washington D.C. Janu- President Lincoln, I think such a ary 12, 1903. Worthington writes: tragedy is enough to create an ex- SLAVERY & citement even in a private circle “Dear Sir: In response to your en- BLACK HISTORY and when the head of a nation is quiry of Jany. 7th Ex Senator John made the victim, the indeed is the Conness of Cala. is now living near murder brought home to every loyal Boston Mass, the place of his resi- heart, & that he was a conscien- dence I do not know, but is easily tious good hearted man, I think all ascertainable. Hon. Henry L. Dawes also lives in Mass. but I do will ever admit but when you be- gin to compare him with Washing- not know his local residence. He is ton, why I think its time to drop a Member of the Indian Commis- the subject. I believe if any Presi- sion- and his prominence will en- dent of the United States ever had able you very readily to obtain his 1768 RECEIPT FOR THE had been murdered in the diaboli- ILLUSTRATED COLOR address. Hon. A.H. Coffroth[?] is USE OF A SLAVE cal manner of the late one, they MAGNUS SONG SHEET: still living in Sommersett Penna- * 186 would have received equal respect, “ABE LINCOLN’S UNION These with myself are the only sur- Manuscript receipt. One page, 7 ½” I cannot believe him to be a supe- WAGON” viving Pall Bearers of President x 4 ¼”. The receipt reads: rior, or even an equal to the present * 184 Lincoln. I have a Photograph group “Mr. James Tanner to Pardon “Andy” Johnson now President of “Abe Lincoln’s Union Wagon.” One of all of them, which if you de- Tillinghast, June … 2 days of my the United States. When Senator page, 5” x 8”. Illustrated with im- sire, will be pleased to furnish you. Negro Prince on board … July … Douglas died there was great talk ages of Liberty and of Abraham Very truly yours, H.G. Worthington. 3 Days of Prince on Loading … of raising a monument to his Lincoln in a bust pose inside a gold The photos will be furnished you molasses … July … 2 days on Load- memory much money was sub- star flanked by numerous Ameri- at the rate of 6 for $5.00 and larger ing boards … August … 2 days on scribed, & (I think) the monument can Flags. Lyrics by James D. Gay, number at reduced rates.” board … Save errors … 1766 Oct. commencd[sic] - the novelty worse Army Song Dealer and Publisher. … 2 days Prince’s omitted … and away and there it rests. This I hope The first verse and chorus follow: Aside from Worthington, our let- in full of all accnts Pardon will not be the case in the present “The Eagle of Columbia in maj- ter notes two other prominent in- Tillinghast.” Minor paper loss at instance I merely allude to it as be- esty and pride, / Still soars aloft in dividuals who served as pallbear- folds, Else Fine. ing very likely to be the case. I see glory the traitors have defied, / The ers at the funeral of President Though Rhode Island passed the another fund for procuring Mrs. L. flag we fondly cherish, the emblem Abraham Lincoln: HENRY L. first law prohibiting slavery in 44 pages, 8” x 10 ¼”. White House North America in 1652, the slave neously served to reinforce the ra- trade continued to play a major role [Martha Washington’s familial cial hierarchies between white and in the state until in the years fol- home]. January 11, 1803. To blacks as well as among members lowing the American Revolution, GEORGE WASHINGTON of the black community regarding during which time Rhode Island PARKE CUSTIS [(1781-1857). skin color. Exploited by both their merchants are estimated to have American writer, orator, agricul- former owners and abolitionists controlled between 60% and 90% tural reformer and adopted son of who marketed their image in the of the total American trade in Af- United States President George name of the laudable cause of abo- rican slaves. A great, early slave re- Washington]. The letter reads, in lition, Fannie Lawrence and oth- lated document. $250 - up part: ers like her continue to serve as “…In consequence of my wishing powerful reminders of the com- 1870 SATIRICAL BROAD- to give you an account of the saw- plexity of the hierarchy and repre- SIDE CONCERING THE mills performance in my first letter sentation of race in nineteenth- RECENTLY-ADOPTED after informing you of her being century America. 15TH AMENDMENT finished … on trying at first we * 187 found that she would not do until Printed Advertisement for the number of buckets … were “Hedgehog’s Grand Combination not increased and some other al- of the Powers of Darkness,” on teration made in the works, this * 190 May 5, 1870. One page, 6 ½” x was the set about immediately and Carte-de-visite of Fannie Virginia 10”. The evening includes, “Nigs, I finished yesterday and another Casseopia Lawrence wearing a want to be Sheriff,” by “Prof. trial[sic] made today. I am happy to black dress and holding a dress hat Hedgehog,” and “XVth Amend- have it in my power to say that she seated before a black curtain and a ment Exemplified, Benefits of the will now do I think very well … I seashore backdrop. 2 1/8” x 4 1/4”. Civil Rights Bill.” Advertisement have killed 10741 […] of pork and Backstamp of “J.W. Black 173 also promises that “The whole to have some hogs that were caught Washington St. Boston.” Text be- conclude with Hedgehog’s cel- off the marsh in King William yet low CDV reads : ebrated feat of swallowing A LIVE to kill which will make I think “Fannie Virginia Casseopia NEGRO. During the performances about 2000 […] more , I have al- Lawrence. A redeemed SLAVE of this celebrated troop, the Roost ready sold 5743 lb @ 6$ …. I will CHILD, 5 years of age, redeemed will be hermetically sealed so as to give you a full statement of the in Virginia, by Catherine S. retain the delightful odor of the quality and how disposed of. I have Lawrence; Baptized in at Negroes.... No white 6 ½” x 10", finished geting[sic] in and measur- Plymouth Church, by Henry Ward and in excellent condition. ing corn on this side and made in Beecher, May 1863.” $275 - up $1,200 - up all 1158 barrels … I was offered two Negroes at 75£ which price is out of reason and I am in great ABOLITIONIST want. Your cider shall be sent on PROPAGANDA: by the first opportunity to Nor- FANNIE VIRGINIA folk…” Paper loss at wax seal af- CASSEOPIA LAWRENCE, fecting two words. Minor A FIVE YEAR OLD “RE- dampstaining. Else Fine. $200 - up DEEMED SLAVE CHILD” * 189 SLAVE CHILD CDV’s Carte-de-visite of Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence wearing a Portraits like these were sold dur- black dress and cape, leaning against ing the Civil War era to raise money a balustrade. 2 1/8” x 4 1/4”. for the welfare of slaves, a cause Backstamp of “J.W. Black 173 that Henry Ward Beecher of Brook- Washington St. Boston.” Text be- lyn strongly supported. Featuring low CDV reads : the five year of Fannie Virginia “Fannie Virginia Casseopia Casseopia Lawrence, a “redeemed Lawrence. A redeemed SLAVE AN OVERSEER WRITES slave child,” this cartes-de-visite CHILD, 5 years of age, redeemed GEORGE WASHINGTON was used to illustrate that the hor- in Virginia, by Catherine S. PARKE CUSTIS CONCERN- rors of slavery were being forced Lawrence; Baptized in Brooklyn at ING A NEWLY BUILT upon light skinned children in the Plymouth Church, by Henry Ward SAWMILL, THE YEAR’S hopes that sympathy for the aboli- Beecher, May 1863.” $275 - up CROPS AND A RECENT * 191 tionist cause. Ironically, though a OFFER TO PURCHASE Carte-de-visite of Fannie Virginia powerful tool of liberation that re- TWO “NEGROES” Casseopia Lawrence standing bare- inforced public outrage at the * 188 foot in a striped one-piece dress in sexual exploitation of female slave, Autograph Letter Signed. Three front of a black balustrade and a this propagandist image simulta tree lined arcade backdrop. 2 1/8” 45 x 4 1/4”. Backstamp of “J.W. Black chusetts. February 20, 1840. Ad- upon the negro, and that was about of all contest might have ensured, 173 Washington St. Boston” Text dressed on integral leaf. The letter all you could hear, I did at one time to the reproach, if not to the below CDV reads : reads, in part: “I have attended the think after the emancipation of the extiction[sic] of the Christian name. “Fannie Virginia Casseopia abolition lecture tonight delivered blacks we should hear no more The truth is, the emancipation of Lawrence. A redeemed SLAVE by Mr. Hurlburt. I was very sorry I about them! But alas no! Slavery in slaves should be gradual, and be CHILD, 5 years of age, redeemed went as it did not seem to be the this country was certainly a great carried on by provisions of laws, in Virginia, by Catherine S. place for ladies. Every straggler in curse. When slaves in Africa are and under the protection of civil Lawrence; Baptized in Brooklyn at town was there ….there was a great brought to market, no questions government. Christianity can only Plymouth Church, by Henry Ward deal of noise out, but I did not feel are asked about the origin or jus- operate as an alternative, by the Beecher, May 1863.” $275 - up much disturbed till the window tice of the vender’s title (I have mild diffusion of its light and in- behind me came rattling in accom- been on the cost of Africa consid- fluence. And I trust that as the panied with a pail of water or some- erable and have had an opportu- knowledge and authority of the THE SALE OF SLAVES ON thing else. I jumped so quick as to nity of seeing how the trafic[sic] is same religion advances in the A ARKANSAS FARM escape a wetting and took another carried on) The slave dealers, by world, they will banish what re- * 192 seat. The next we heard of them encouraging the natives to supply mains of this odious institution. Autograph Letter Signed. Four was around the other side of the the market, the natives are excited (Note) You must not come to the pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. State of Ar- house where they achieved a won- to war and mutual depredations, conclusion that I have been engaged kansas Columbia County. Septem- derful victory over us Abolition- for the sake of supplying the mar- in the slave trade, from the famil- ber 2, 1855. The letter reads, in ists by sending through the win- ket with slaves. With this the wick- iarity of which I have been giving part: dow a dead animal (the name un- edness begins. The slaves, torn away you this description of how the “…we want to have an other sale mentionable). The meeting was from wives, children, homes and slave dealers procure their slaves; as soon as we cane get the order closed without any farther mani- country, are transported with no however as I said above I have seen from court … we want to sell the festations of their valour[sic], but other accommodations on ship for myself, and I must confess in land and negroes of the estate if I fear we have not seen the end of board than that which is provided my younger days I was bad enough we can get the order from court to it yet … My worst fears were for brutes, this is the second stage to engage in any business, however do that it requires a petition … the realised[sic]. I retired last night of cruelty; from which the miser- it is never to late to reform, whilst court as myself and all the rest of about ten o’clock and in about fif- able exiles are delivered, only to be you can keep you head above wa- the heirs that live in this country teen minutes was alarmed by what placed, and that for life, in subjec- ter! I expect I am bothering you think it will promote the interest I supposed was the crashing of the tion to a dominion and system of with my long letter and perhaps of the estate and the interest of windows in the basement story at laws, the most merciless and tyran- running on about something which those that re heirs to sell the land the meeting house … Every win- nical that ever were tolerated upon does not interest you in the least and slaves …by selling the negroes dow was broken (sash and all) the face of the earth. The great … I will now close by sending my that will prevent them from being lamps scattered about all broken revolution which has taken place love to you …” Wonderful, rich hired out if they was hired they but one, the pulpit torn in pieces, in this country may probably con- content concerning the evils of the might fall in to bad hands and be though not materially duce to accelerate the fall of this slave trade! Split at edge, some abused them and they would not injured….The perpetrators will abominable tyranny…there may separation at folds. Else Fine sell for so much …” $300 - up probably be found out. But these succeed perhaps a season for re- $400 - up abolitionists are making more flection, slavery was a part of the trouble than all the good they will civil constitution of most coun- accomplish…The people here are tries when Christianity appeared, very much excited about the aboli- yet no passage is to be found in the tionist and rioters. There have been Christian scriptures by which it is none taken upon suspicion, but condemned or prohibited. But does there is a committee chosen for that it follow, from this silence of scrip- purpose. I feel ashamed to have ture concerning them, that all the people know that Lee is such a civil constitutions which then pre- quarrelsome place…” Some paper vailed were right? Or that the bad loss from wax seal and at folds. should not be exchanged for the Else Very Good. $500 - up better. Besides, this the discharge of all slaves. (as that time, for one THE AFTERMATH OF AN A LENGTHY, DETAILED half of the population of the DIATRIBE AGAINST THE world were slaves) from all obliga- A UNIQUE AND ABOLITIONIST MEETING INTRIGUING SLAVE IN MASSACHUSETTS: SLAVE TRADE IN THE tions to obey their masters, would AFTERMATH OF THE have no better effects, than to let RELATED DOCUMENT CIVIL WAR loos[sic] one half of mankind upon * 195 “…Every window was broken…the Autograph Note Unsigned. Two pulpit torn to pieces…these * 194 the other, and slaves would have Autograph Letter Signed. Four been tempted to embrace a reli- pages, 4 ¾” x 2 ½”. No place. No abolitionists are making more trouble date. The note reads: than all the good they will ever pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Naval Asylum, gion which asserted their right to Philadelphia. April 1, 1866. The freedome[sic]; masters would “I do know you should have your accomplish…” money and the negroes does him * 193 letter reads, in part: hardly have been persuaded to con- “…Whilst in Washington every lady sent to claims founded upon such no good for he can hardly support Autograph Letter Signed. Three them for they will not work for pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Lee, Massa appeared to be wholly taken up authority; and the most calamitous 46 him. You can make your money out than three fourths of what she said place where vice holds sway, not board. How they looked. All of of uncal[sic] Jacob Dewald[?] of the usage or treatment of slave wearing the garb of virtue in which them had there heads shaved & negroes if you would come or send in the south I know to be false. A she oft appeared, nor chooses the painted red and red blankets on for I think he has awrite[sic] to them few nights after this in the same darkness of night to hide her deeds- account of belonging to the Brit- tho[sic] do not show this or let on church 2 individuals who had been but undisguised stalks through the ish forces. They are trying to have for they nealey[sic] kill me they imprisoned in the penitentiary of streets in open delight, unmolested old Black Hawk reprieved but can would be so angry” An intriguing some slave state for negro stealing by the laws of the land -like New not make out…” Autograph Let- slave related piece. Very Fine. or as they say, for aiding one of Orleans it is at present one of the ter Signed. Three pages, 8” x 9 ½”. $250 - up their brethren to obtain his liberty sewers of the United States- the Lower Alton. March 27, 1833. The gave a history of their arrest trial receptacle of Gamblers, some who letter reads, in part: “Most affec- sentence and sufferings in prison, live by swindling their neighbors, tionate parents Nothing gives me after which there was a collection and many who have fled from the so much pleasure as to withdraw taken up to relieve their present just vengeance of the law else- from my ordinary pursuits of busi- wants. I fear the preacher who gives where… We laid by for the night ness for the purpose of communi- up his pulpit for such purposes in- at Keokuck (a trading station) foot cating to you an answer to yours, stead of preaching himself must of the lower rapids- At this place your last I received the evening of have but little Christianity at when I ascended the river there ere the 25th dated the 5th of the present heart…” Folds reinforced. Else encamped 1 or 200 Indians- but month. I am pleased to learn you Fine. $250 - up now they had all with the excep- are well … You mentioned to me tion of a few squaws turned their respecting doing business in New faces towards the setting sun. The York, — —. I am convinced that I NATIVE AMERICAN only traces left of them were the could do nothing there. I had rather twigs that held up their wigwams, deal with one man in this state the ashes before the sites of their (suckers so called) than to deal with “…Three weeks since there tents-their fires had gone out … ten Yankees. The reason why is, was a nergoe[sic] woman who bows and scraps of cloth & skins because they are much more lib- said she was a fugitive slave lying around- It was just after sun- eral. These people are southern from Mississippi, got up in down when I wandered among people formerly. I have had them the pulpit of one of the these remains of the red man. On come in some times and pull out churches here and related the bluff overlooking the river I 20 or 30 dollars and give it to me her suffering while in cam across an Indian grave above and say, put that in your drawer, slavery, more than three ground- With sacrilegious hand I and now go to putting up such ar- fourths of what she said of made an opening & looked in where ticles as I care for, until I take that the usage or treatment of rested an Indian in the frock leg- amount up. If you do not cheat slave in the south I know to gings & moccasins which he worn them in any way, they will always be false…” when alive, his blanket rolled up call on you even afterwards. … * 196 and lying by his side- his plaited Business is better with me at this Autograph Letter Signed. Three lock of hair with a painted feather time than it ever was. On Monday th pages, 7 5/8” x 9 3/4”. Cleveland, attached laid on the fleshless skull- last the 25 I sold & took in cash Ohio. November 16, 1846. Ad- no weapon, wampum, or pipe of $106 70/100 being the best days dressed on integral leaf. The letter peace was there- With still greater sale that I ever made since I came th reads, in part: sacrilege I took some beads from to Alton. Yesterday 26 , I took “…The lectures of Western reserve his neck…” Separation at folds, else $26 50/100 week before last my Medical College commenced on last Very Good. $300 - up cash sales were $250 dollars. I am Wednesday week, there is not a “On the bluff overlooking the successful this week. I shall prob- great quantity of talent yet the pro- river I came across an Indian ably take nearly or quite $300 dol- fessors appear to understand their grave above ground- With lars. I have 12 or 13 open accounts respective branches, and I think that sacrilegious hand I made an on good and substantial men who I as far as more lectures are con- opening & looked in where credit, for certain lengths of time. cerned we will do nearly as well as rested an Indian … With still Some 3 months some 4 & not ex- at any other institution…I am here greater sacrilege I took some ceeding six. I have taken in all I surrounded by abolitionists, yea in beads from his neck …” think about $2600 hundred dol- the very hot bed of this class of * 197 lars. And have one active out about people, to illustrate, I will here re- Autograph Letter Signed. Four BOOMING BUSINESS AND $500 dollars. I commence business late some incidents that have oc- pages, 7 ¾” x 12 ¾”. Palmyra, A NATIVE AMERICAN on the 27 day of Nov last, making curred here. Three weeks since there Missouri. December 1, 1836. The PETITION FOR THE about four months. I suspect that was a nergoe[sic] woman who said letter reads, in part: RELEASE OF BLACK HAWK I get net far from 25 percent. My she was a fugitive slave from Mis- “…One Nov. 1st or rather the 2nd * 198 profits are not so great as they once sissippi, got up in the pulpit of one (as it was after midnight) The “…I just received my freight, & were owing to there being more of the churches here and related Steamer Dubuque left Dubuque … the boat brought up 86 sioux and competition. We have eleven or her suffering while in slavery, more I left it not with regret -far the fox Indians those who have been twelve stores in this place. I do reverse- I had seen enough of that fighting us. Old Klokuak was on more retailing business than any one 47 in town, & do more business that over land rights that ultimately cul- shot at them killing 4 of them and hunt in the winter they are a lazy, any excepting one, M Gilman, who minated in the Black Hawk War. wounded the other the one that dirty set, they are the same that does an extensive wholesale busi- was wounded escaped when the were engaged in the massacre of ness, probably sells to the amount In this conflict, the warrior chief pasenger[sic] train came a long they the whites in Minnesota several of 40 thousand dollars a year. I Black Hawk lead a band of Sauk saw them and pick them up and years ago. One Indian who comes have an idea of purchasing a lot of tribesmen who refused to migrate feched[sic] them in to Omaha. I got to town frequently is known to ground after a while, but they sell west of the Mississippi. Joined by and Indian mad the other day and have murdered a whole family at very high at present. These pecan members of the Fox and he was a going to shoot me and I that time. There is no danger of nuts which I have mentioned to Winnebago, these warriors held picked up a piece of iron and told their doing any more of their work you about are nuts which grow in their traditional lands for only a him if he shoot I would hit him again for they are at war with all this country. They resemble that few months before their defeat by with it …” Fine frontier content. the surrounding tribes and there are of a long acorn. … You said that U.S. forces. Released after several Fine. $400 - up only a few hundred of them in their Reastius Colton had written home months of imprisonment at a se- settlement. You mentioned in your expecting Col Ely—and not speak- ries of forts, Black Hawk was given letter that your scholars fainted in ing very nice of him. I probably a tour of the United States before school, I think that ought to teach know what it all is, but never in- returning to the banks of the Iowa you a lesson, namely Not to whip tended to let any of you know River, where the remnants of his so hard on a hot day … There is a about it in the world, nor any other tribe had established their new reaper running a short distance Reastius friend. But as Reastius home. Some separation at folds, from our house today, cutting bar- has probably written to his father paper loss on last page. Else Very ley, Perhaps they don’t know it is respecting it, I would say to you, Good. $1,000 - up Sunday … There was a sad affair (but never lisp a word to any per- happened here last week, a young son in the world) that the Col drinks man living alone is his claim shanty to much ardent spirits. He is “…I saw a man that was died and his death was not known bloated up as much as the man that kild[sic] and scalped by the for several days after- He died a I used to live with before I left W. Indians last week. I saw natural death …” $400 - up Springfield. It was probably com- where the arrows stuck him menced in this country in the first their[sic] was 4 of them play, by disappointments & from kild[sic] at the same time but that to (Gambling) He is getting one was all I wanted to see it six hundred dollars per year & all most [sic] made me sick to “…The Indians here are very keeps a boarding house besides, but look at him…” peaceable, they have land lays up nothing I presume. For the * 199 about 40 miles from here, up world do not say any thing about Autograph Letter Signed. Three the river, they farm a little in this. … Our usery law has been pages, 5” x 8”. Omaha, Nebraska. the summer and trap & hunt altered lately, so that you can not May 24, 1868. Accompanied by in the winter they are a lazy, take over 12 pr ct for money original envelope. The letter reads, dirty set, they are the same loaned, wheat crops look well this in part: that were engaged in the season, & is thought generally that “…you must excuse me for not writ- massacre of the whites in wheat can be bought for 37 ½ cts. ing sooner for I have not got a very Minnesota several bush after harvest. I expect to take good place to write now. I sleep years ago …” an inventory of my stock at the down in the shop they will let any * 200 expiration of six months and as- body that wants to sleep here for Autograph Letter Signed. Four “…Everybody thinks that the certain how much I am making. I nothing if they work for the com- pages, 5” x 8”. Sioux Falls D.T. July Indian War is over, but we cannot help but to think that I shall pany. I sleep by my work bench in a 16, 1871. Accompanied by origi- are not quite certain yet …” clear something handsome. … I bunk that I made myself … I saw a nal envelope. The letter reads, in * 201 just received my freight, & the boat man that was kild[sic] and scalped part: FREDERICK SCHWATKA brought up 86 sioux and fox Indi- by the Indians last week. I saw “…I have been at work on the (1849-1892). American Army of- ans those who have been fighting where the arrows stuck him claims for the last three weeks ficer and polar explorer. Autograph us. Old Klokuak was on board. their[sic] was 4 of them kild[sic] at building sod houses, we have built Letter Signed, “Fred.” Two pages, 1/8 How they looked. All of them the same time but one was all I 5 in that time, one on each claim, 5” x 8 ”. Camp Sheridan, Ne- had there heads shaved & painted wanted to see it all most[sic] made my house if quite a fine Palace … braska. May 2, 1887. Schwatka red and red blankets on account of me sick to look at him there was If you could have seen me after I writes, in part: “…Everybody belonging to the British forces. to[sic] men out on a hand bar fix- had been laying up sod on a hot & thinks that the Indian War is all They are trying to have old Black ing the track when seven Indians windy day I am sure you would not over, but we are not quite certain Hawk reprieved but can not make came up and shook hands with have recognized me, for I would yet, but I think we will know in a out. Yours with respect, Edward them and ask them for sum[sic] be several shades blacker than the short time at least by the end of Bliss” tobakco[sic] and their coats the Indians( and they are black enough) this month…You said that you had Following the War of 1812, an in- men did not want to have any fuss … The Indians here are very peace- Harvey’s organ, but you didn’t say creasing number of non-native set- with them so they gave them their able, they have land about 40 miles what kind it was. If it turns with a tlers began to flow into the Illi- coats and the Indians walked off a from here, up the river, they farm a crank, I will bring you a monkey nois, leading to a spike in disputes little ways and turned round and little in the summer and trap & from San Francisco…” $400 - up 48