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Civil War Recruitment
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION ON ACCOUNT OF HAVING FURNISHED A SUBSTITUTE. WE THE SUBSCRIBERS COMPOSING THE BOARD OF ENROLLMENT OF THE 5TH DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MAINE PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 8 ACT OF CONGRESS "FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES" APPROVED MARCH 3 1863 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT COLLINS McRAE OF TREMONT OF HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF MAINE BEING PROPERLY SUBJECT TO DO MILITARY DUTY. IS EXEMPT BY REASON OF HAVING FURNISHED AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE NOT LIABLE TO DRAFT
Belfast Maine 1864. Printed document completed in ink manuscript oblong 10-1/4" x 8." Very Good. Signed in ink by the Provost Marshal and President of the Board of Enrollment; A.G. Crocker a member of the Board of Enrollment; and the Surgeon of the Board of Enrollment.<br/><br/> Collins's Substitute who is not named agreed to a "term of Service 3 Years. unknown books
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CIVIL WAR Richard L. Maury
A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE WORK OF MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY DURING THE WAR 1861-1865
Richmond: Whittet and Shepperson 1915. First Edition. Stapled Pamphlet. Very Good binding. A pamphlet discussion of mine warfare of interest as Maury perfected the "electric torpedo" which wreaked havoc with northern shipping. The Nevins bibliography considers the work to be "satisfactory" Nevins I 229. A decent copy with some light creasing to the cover. There is a previous owner name at top of the first page and a gift inscription by the same person at the top of the front cover. Nevins I 229. Very Good binding. Whittet and Shepperson unknown books
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Civil War Rose Myron E. 1834 1910
CIVIL WAR ERA HOLOGRAPH DIARIES Of A NORTHERN DEMOCRAT "COPPERHEAD". 1859 - 1879
Champion NY 1878. Leather wallet bindings black purple navy and green with gilt or marbled edges year or "Excelsior Diary" in gilt to some wallet flaps. Rubbing and wear to leather of all volumes; cracked hinge or hinges to some volumes; endpaper and one leaf removed from two volumes respectively; occasional light soiling or staining in rare cases minimally affecting readability. Good condition overall. 10 diaries one per year here offered. Smallest volume: ~ 375 unnumbered pages dates printed one entry per page plus front and rear matter. Remaining volumes: ~120 unnumbered pages dates printed 3 entries per page plus a varying number of printed pages at rear for memoranda accounting etc.; ~20 printed pages of yearly calendar tables statistics etc. to beginning of some volumes. Most entries contain writing though occasional blanks; some unused pages of back matter particularly in later diaries. Total manuscript word count conservatively estimated at 55000. Sizes vary. Smallest 4" x 2-3/4"; largest 6-13/16" x 3-1/2". Most ~5" x 3-1/4" <br/><br/>An archive of ten Civil War and Reconstruction era manuscript diaries kept by Myron E. Rose a Democrat from Champion New York whose political views during the war coincided most strongly with those of the Peace Democrats or “Copperheads.” Although Rose never self-identifies as such only as a staunch Democrat he voted for Horatio Seymour in the 1862 election for NY governor makes no secret of his loathing for abolitionists lauds the possibility of Lincoln’s capture by Confederate troops and resents a war fought to “free the n----- — it takes more men than there were negroes what works” July 19 1864. His diaries offer a near-daily if often terse portrayal of the experience of a Northern Democrat during and after the Civil War including not only notes on the progress of the war drafts and draft riots local and national politics and the deaths of friends and fellow townsfolk but also his move to Iowa following the war and efforts to homestead there his life back in Champion after the death of his wife his attendance at Spiritualist meetings and disdain for Adventists readings and his many jobs social life successes and lack thereof with women book purchases accounting and more. The diaries begin in 1859 when Rose was a 25-year-old new schoolteacher still working toward getting his teaching certificate doing a variety of additional odd jobs and seemingly more interested in dating the local women than in national events: “Went home with Cor. Hormer and went in she gave me an introduction to ‘for the cool’ confound her” Oct. 21 1859. He notes the 1860 election the next year — “Election day . . . S. A. Douglas Dem A. Lincoln Rep Bell Union Breakenridge Administration seceders. Morgan Gov Rep Kelly Dem. Quite an exciting day. . . . Lincoln Elected” Nov. 6 - 7 1860 — and mentions that one Mr. Winslow a Democrat was elected School Commissioner suggesting that there was perhaps a small concentration of Democrats in the Champion area. By 1862 the war has started to impact him: “Have been roof-boarding. Some towns will have to draft it is expected. A good many have gone to Canada. The war begins to affect sic us here now” Aug 26 1862. That November Rose notes that there has not been “a great turn out at the polls. Will be a close rub voted for Seymour” Nov 4 1862. The next year he comments: “The war progresses about the same turning out the Generals and putting in new ones &c &c. The rebels will gain their independence I guess and that by d___d Republican mismanagement” Feb 9 1863. Shortly thereafter he learns that his brother Arthur “is proclaimed a deserter”: “Harnessed up my colt single and put him on my cutter drove him down to Tylersville. John went down with me saw quite a number there Arthur also. Willard is dead died in hospital of consumption so his Captain wrote . . . Snows P. M. Arthur feels very bad” March 11 1863. In July 1863 Rose reports on the New York City draft riots : “A great riot in N.Y. City on acct. of drafting no call for men but they are giving orders for drafting by number of men a mean miserable proceeding a good many killed and a good deal of property destroyed” July 18 1863 and the next day that “the draft is postponed for the present. I am most afraid that there will be hard times all over” July 19 1863. Nevertheless he places the cause entirely on the Republican party: “A good deal of excitement in Wtn Washington so Warren says. If there are riots & murder & robbing it is the teachings of the Abolition Republican party for they have trampled the Constitution underfoot in more ways than one” July 21 1863. Rose’s views about the Republicans and “shrieking Abolitionists” never waver though he seems to relish debating politics and feels he’s a good ideological counterbalance. Nevertheless as the following passages indicate he remained strictly antiwar/ anti-Republican: - “News to night Greely & old Lincoln’s sec. have been to see Geo. Sanders & others in Canada all rebels and should go over the falls together.” July 21 1864 - “News that Atlanta is taken. I don’t care how soon they wind up the rebels and then return to something else.” Sept 3 1864 - “Staid to Mr. Knowls’s talked politics. He says that we have a king now and that it is all right — is for it until peace is obtained. He is not fit for a republic.” November 17 1864 In a curious precursor to modern politics Rose even notes that “Ohio Penn & Indiana hold their election today. As they go so goes the election next month” Oct. 11 1864. Rose makes little mention of politics after the war and in 1866 moved with his wife and his brother Arthur and his wife to Iowa where they bought 160 acres of land possibly utilizing provisions of the Homestead Act of 1862 cleared it built a house and farmed for approximately 6 years. Research indicates that Rose’s wife and newborn child died in 1872 and that he moved back to Champion shortly thereafter; aside from 1866 the diaries from these years are absent. Rose seems to have continued teaching school both in Iowa and upon his return to New York and also remarried started a cheesemaking business and attended Spiritualist meetings back in Champion as well. All in all a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a Northern Democrat during the Civil War. hardcover books
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CIVIL WAR SMITH Page
TRIAL LBY FIRE: A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION: VOLUME 5
NY MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY 1982 1982. DUST JACKET UNCLIPPED BOOK CLUB EDITION VERY GOOD. Hardcover. NY, MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY, 1982 hardcover books
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Civil War Song / Letter Sheet
HE'S GONE To The ARMS Of ABRAHAM
Cincinnati / Philadelphia: Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 879e. Staining & wear to top & bottom edges with some loss. An About VG copy. Single sheet folded once vertically 4 pp. Printed p. 1 only on blue ruled paper. 7 verses of song lyrics. Hand-colored lithograph image 4-1/4" x 4-1/2" at top of sheet depicting 3 bedraggled Union soldiers. 9" x 5-5/8" <br/><br/>P. 3 with 8 lines of faded handwriting. apparently a soldier writing to his true love: ". I love you now as heartly as ever ." Shortly thereafter cut off in mid-sentence the letter was unfinished. Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens unknown books
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Civil War Song / Letter Sheet
The GIRL I LEFT BEHIND ME
Cincinnati / Philadelphia: Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens n. d. Ca late-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 748k. Crinkled & stained with small 1cm triangular hole just under 4th verse affecting Stephens advert verbiage. 4" horizontal closed tear from left edge along fold-line. A Good copy. Single sheet folded once vertically 4 pp. Printed p. 1 only on plain paper. 4 verses of song lyrics. Hand-colored woodcut image 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" at top of sheet depicting woman reclining on blue divan. 8-3/8" x 5-7/16" <br/><br/>P. 3 & 4 with some lines of faded handwriting. Geo. P. Jenkins / Wm. A. Stephens unknown books
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Civil War Song Sheet
GENERAL SCOTT & CORPORAL JOHNSON
Cincinnati Ohio: Geo. P. Jenkins Agent for the Publisher n. d. Ca early 1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 728e. A VG copy. Single sheet printed recto only. 5 verses. Hand-colored lithographic image 3-3/8" x 4-1-2" depicting a seated aged General Scott holding a rolled paper entitled "To the People of the US". 8" x 5" 20.3 cm x 12.6 cm. <br/><br/>Jenkins imprint stamped vice printed at bottom slightly over the right half of the last line of text. Geo. P. Jenkins, Agent for the Publisher unknown books
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Civil War Song Sheet. Cooper George 1840 1927. Foster Stephen 1826 1864 Music
WILLIE HAS GONE To The WAR
New York: Chas. Magnus fl. mid 1860s n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Fuld 200 for the 1st printing published by Pond; Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 2653c. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Modest wear & age-toning VG. Single sheet lithographically printed recto only. 3 verses of 8 lines each 4 line chorus text printed in blue. Advert at bottom. Hand-colored lithograph image 2-7/8" x 4-7/16" at top of sheet depicting 2 officers on horseback in front of an armed squad of men. 8" x 5" <br/><br/> Chas. Magnus [fl. mid 1860s] unknown books
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Civil War Song Sheet. Holt George P. Work Henry Clay 1832 1884
The CONSCRIPT'S LAY. Air: Kingdcom Coming. published with HOW ARE YOU CONSCRIPT
New York: Chas. Magnus fl. mid 1860s n. d. Ca mid-1860s. Cf. Wolf AMERICAN SONG SHEETS 379b. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Modest wear & age-toning VG. Single sheet lithographically printed recto only. 1st song with 3 verses of 8 lines each 4 line chorus; second with 4 8 line verses with 4 line chorus. Text printed in blue. Hand-colored lithograph image 2-7/8" x 4-7/8" at top of sheet entitled "Review of United States forces by the President. Va. 1863." 8" x 5" <br/><br/> Chas. Magnus [fl. mid 1860s] unknown books
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CIVIL WAR SONGSHEET BROADSIDE
The Battle of Cedar Creek October 19th 1864. 8 inches x 10 inches broadside sheet/writing paper
Philadelphia: J. Magee 1864. unbound. fine. with blind stamp of papermaker Southworth CO. folded in half creating four pages decorated with two American flags and the words "Liberty and Union Forever." Lyrics contain thirteen verses including those mentioning the Eighth Corps General Grover and General Sheridan. Printed in red and blue against a white backdrop. Philadelphia: J. Magee 1864. Fine<br/><br/> An exceptional example of this printing that remains fresh and without creases or tears.<br/><br/> J. Magee unknown books
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CIVIL WAR STARR Louis M
BOHEMIAN BRIGADE: CIVIL WAR NEWSMEN
NY KNOPF 1854. 12 PAGES OF PLATES FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F. NY, KNOPF, 1854 unknown books
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CIVIL WAR THE MORNING CHRONICLE
THE MORNING CHRONICLE; Wednesday May 6 1863
Washington: The Morning Chronicle 1863. Folio folded 4 pages a good copy. Civil War news:. The Morning Chronicle unknown books
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CIVIL WAR The World
THE WORLD; Thursday Janueary 3 1861
NY: The Globe 1861. Folio folded good copy. The War! Fortifications in Charleston harbor the South Carolina Convention speech of Senator Baker that the southern states have the right of self protection and much more. The Globe unknown books
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CIVIL WAR UNION CORRESPONDENCE HENRY RW. R. W.
Reporting from the front at Atlanta just before its fall in an autograph letter signed 12 July 1864 from Chattahoochee Valley Ga. to his wife in Ontario County New York
Folio. 4 pages approximately 600 words. "Atlanta: we can see in the distance her spires the smoke of business each tending heavenward betraying her locality to those that would be boistrous and bully-proud of being the agents of her downfall and gloat over the form in the posture of subjugation." Written in a flowery artistic hand. Folded some small breaks at fold corners with original mailing envelope with a "Nashville Ten." postmark. <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence HOOR Edward
No News of any importance" in an autograph letter signed 21 March 1862 from Camp Tenaly D.C. to his father
8vo. 3 pages approximately 200 words. "We had a wild goose chase over in to Virginia . when the rebels heard of our army moving they evacuated Manassas." Folded. Very good. <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence PEARSE HC. H. C.
Commenting on the progress of the Second Battle of Bull Run and Lee's ensuing invasion of Maryland in two autograph letters signed 30 August and 7 September 1862 from Washington D.C. to "Dear Brother."
8vo. 8 pages approximately 1750 words. "There has been very heavy cannonading all day above here. I should judge it may pssibly be as far off as Centerville actually Manassas although the report is that they are fighting at the chain bridge . I saw a long line of troops passing on the west boundary of our farm & thought they must be forming into lines of battle O the cannonading is truly awful just now . the battle is so furiously raging constant roar of heavy guns still . if they have any reflection they must feel that they are marching on to sure death . I expect Pope is battling with the rebels. Jackson is between him and us . "August 31 You doubtless have hear the news the glorious news that the enemy are driven & that Jackson & his army are taken. I do hope it's so . later Sept. 7 "startling news this morning of the rebels having taken Frederick & crossed the river in large numbers . believe me if worse comes to worst I could use a gun in the cause with a good heart . I do wish we had a Jackson in our army; he has brains & activity both." For the pair <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence PRICE Robert
Describing surroundings in an autograph letter signed 5 February 1862 from Meridian Hill Washington D.C. to his "Dear friends."
8vo. 3 pages approximately 225 words. "We have a nice view of the city and of the ever flowing waters of the Potomac and of the Capitol of the United States and of the President's house." Red and blue patriotic letterhead a flowing American flag and eagle "The Star Spangled Banner Must Be upheld." Folded. Very good. <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence WHITE Isaac
Discussing the politics of the war in an autograph letter signed 12 February 1863 at "Camp near Falmouth Va." to a friend John Vrooman in Herkimer County New York
8vo. 4 pages approximately 450 words. Fighting with the 34th New York Infantry White asks "don't you think it is all for the nigers sic I think it is and I am played out fiting sic for the damn nigers . unless we get McClellan back we shall lose our glorious union." Folded with mailing envelope. <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War Union Correspondence WILEY G. Harper
Concern from home as recorded in a pair of autograph letters signed 3 July and 22 August 1862 from Springwater New York to a brother in the field in Virginia
8vo. 7 pages approximately 1100 words. "We are feeling very anxious at present about affairs at Richmond. We can get nothing definite in regard to the fighting . they must prepare for a long and bloody war . later we hear the rebels are moving upon Pope with their whole army." Folded for mailing. Very good. For the pair <br/><br/> unknown books
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Civil War United States War Department
Military Maps Illustrating the Operations of the Armies of the Potomac & James May 4th 1864 to April 9th 1865 Including Battlefields of the Wilderness Spottsylvania North Anna Totopotomoy Cold Harbor the Siege of Petersburg and Richmond Battlefield of Five Forks Jetersville & Sailor's Creek Highbridge Farmville & Appomattox Court-House
Washington D.C.: War Department Office of the Chief of Engineers Lithographed by Julius Bien New York 1869. First Edition. Prepared under the direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. N. Michler Major of Engineers and Bvt. Lieut. Col. P.S. Michie Capt. of Engineers. 16 maps on 17 sheets. All but one double-page. Folio 23-5/8 x 18-1/2 inches. Unbound sheets. Light stains at top edges of several maps title with tape repair. First Edition. Prepared under the direction of Bvt. Brig. Gen. N. Michler Major of Engineers and Bvt. Lieut. Col. P.S. Michie Capt. of Engineers. 16 maps on 17 sheets. All but one double-page. Folio 23-5/8 x 18-1/2 inches. The topographic maps comprise:<br/>1A. Gettsburg to Appomattox Court House northern<br/>1B Gettysburg to Appomattox Court House southern <br/>2. Fredericksburg<br/>3. Chancellorville <br/>4. The Wilderness<br/>5. Spottsylvania<br/>6. North Anna single page<br/>7. Totopotomoy <br/>8. Cold Harbor<br/>9. Richmond<br/>10. Bermuda Hundred <br/>11. Petersburg and Five Forks <br/>12. Jetersville and Sailor's Creek<br/>13. High Bridge<br/>14. Appomattox Court House<br/>15. Antietam<br/>16. Harper's Ferry. Phillips Atlases 3688 listing only 15 maps; Civil War Maps 518; Stephenson and McKee "Virginia in Maps" p. 194: "Topographers had already surveyed more than 1300 miles and issued more than 1200 maps prior to the army's passage over the Rapidan River on the night of 3-4 May 1864 the beginning of U.S. Grant's major offensive in Virginia that led from the Battle of the Wilderness on 5 and 6 May to the ten-month siege of Petersburg beginning in mid-June and finally to R.E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox on 9 April 1865. Bvt. Brig.-Gen. Nathaniel Michler's men made more than 1600 photographic sketches between the time of the river crossing and 30 July 1864. The vast number of surveys that Michler directed led to the publication of this atlas. War Department, Office of the Chief of Engineers [Lithographed by Julius Bien, New York] unknown books
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CIVIL WAR UPHAM Charles W
SPEECH OF CHARLES W. UPHAM
SALEM GAZETTE 1849 1849. CREAM PRINTED WRAPPERS FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F. Soft cover. SALEM, GAZETTE, 1849 paperback books
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Civil War Women Cushman Pauline Sutterley & Co
Carte-de-Visite of Pauline Cushman
Virginia City: Sutterley and Co 1867. Albumen photograph on mount 4 x 2 ½ inches. Pauline Cushman was an actress and one of the most successful spies for the Union Army. She ingratiated herself with the Confederate army by toasting Jefferson Davis after one of her performances. She was eventually caught and sentenced to death by hanging. She was spared only due to the arrival of the Union Army. <br /> <br /> After the war she toured the country giving lectures and performances recounting her experiences as a spy. She eventually headed west marrying in 1872 in San Francisco and eventually working a range of jobs in Arizona Territory Texas and eventually back in San Francisco where she died in 1893 at age 60 from a morphine overdose. <br /> <br /> We find no record of this portrait which was taken by the Sutterley brothers James and Clement in their Virginia City Nevada studio somewhere between 1864 and 1867. The Sutterleys operated out of their studio on the Union block of Virginia City for five years before dissolving their partnership in 1867. It is likely that the portrait was taken during one of Cushman's tours throughout the region during these years. <br /> <br /> A beautifully preserved example in very good condition with a small chip to upper margin and some fading. Though Cushman ostensibly would have sold cartes-de-visite in support of her touring few survive on the market today. Sutterley and Co unknown books
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Civil War Wyker Lieutenant William H.
Sketch of Winter Quarters captioned and signed on the rear
Virginia 1861. 1 p. pencil on paper. 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. Very Good. WIlliam H. Wyker. 1 p. pencil on paper. 3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. Original Civil War Sketch by a Union Officer. A folksy sketch of an officer's cabin at the outbreak of the war reading: "Camp Big Chestnut Winter Quarters in old Virginia 1861."<br/><br/>A native of Easton Pennsylvania William H. Wyker enlisted in the First Pennsylvania Regiment at the outbreak of the Civil War. After his three-month term of enlistment he reenlisted in the 47th Regiment and was promoted to lieutenant of Company E. He served for three years and four months. After the war he returned to Easton and built several mills. He was later employed by the John T. Noye Manufacturing Company. <br/><br/>In the winter of 1861 the 47th Pennsylvania as part of the 3d Brigade set up winter quarters in Virginia roughly 10 miles from Washington D.C. They christened the encampment "Big Chestnut" for a large chestnut tree located there. The site was later officially designated "Camp Griffin.". unknown books
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Civil War)
SOCIETY OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC TWENTIETH ANNUAL REUNION
n.p.: n.p. 1889. First Thus. Soft cover. Good. Original color folder on heavy card stock. Annual reunion "at the Armory Orange N. J. June 12 1889. Decorative front cover with American flags in color & ribbon/badge in color. Verso of cover: Menu with red titles. Page 3: Toasts red titles to U. S. & President to New Jersey & vets Army & Navy Army of the Potomac Volunteers Armies of the West & Sister Societies Orator of the Day Poet of the Day "Woman-Her Heroic Devotion in the War." Rear: list of officers of the Society: Pres. Maj-Gen. Joshua L Chamberlain Cor. Sect'y Treas. Rec. Sect'y 16 vice presidents. Good condition. Lightly soiled. Back cover has 1" tear at bottom edge archivally closed. Program was printed by the American Bank Note. Co. Scarce. n.p. unknown
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Civil War, African Americana
1864 Massacre of Black Soldiers by Confederate Forces: Report on the Fort Pillow Massacre First edition
1864. Congressional Committee report on the Fort Pillow Massacre 38th Congress. First edition. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office 1864. Measuring 6" x 9" 128 pages plus 42 unpaginated pages. This book contains two reports concerning the Fort Pillow Massacre an American Civil War incident. The Battle of Fort Pillow also known as the Fort Pillow massacre was fought on April 12 1864 at Fort Pillow on the Mississippi River in Henning Tennessee during the American Civil War. The battle ended with soldiers commanded by Confederate Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest massacring U.S. Army soldiers many of them African Americans attempting to surrender. Military historian David J. Eicher concluded: "Fort Pillow marked one of the bleakest saddest events of American military history." The first section is an investigation and includes haunting testimony from witnesses "Most of the men that were killed on our side were killed after the fight was over. they were wounded and could not walk. They put them in the houses and then burned the houses down." The second section concerns prisoners returned by the Confederates including testimony taken. Most of the prisoners returned were white and often from the officer class while those massacred were black former slaves who had joined the Union cause. This section includes illustrations of six such subjects. Covers worn some foxing and toning overall good condition. unknown
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Civil War, William Sherman
3 Original 1864 Civil War Newspaper: Sherman Atlanta Campaign and "The War in Tennessee.Our troops attacked and routed the enemy.
1864. Archive of 3 Historic newspaper printed during the Civil War. All 3 are The New York Times and dated 1864. First one is dated November 22 1864 issue New York NY. The first front-page story in this issue is on General William Sherman and his army's movement. In part: "Sherman's Movement.A Mistake of the enemy at Atlanta the Rebels rush in for plunder Nine Hundred of them are captured.The morale of the entire army is unequaled and the vigor and determination of Gen. Sherman will push it triumphantly through the glorious work it has to do." Most of the articles on the front page are war-related. Slight wear. Comes with another Vintage newspaper printed during the Civil War. The New York Times December 13 1864 issue New York NY. The entire front page of this historic war-dated paper has stories of the War including "The War in Tennessee." In part: ".Seventy-four shots were fired at it doing however no damage.Our troops attacked and routed the enemy. The Federal loss was four killed and forty wounded. The enemy's loss is unknown." Slight wear and light foxing. The 3rd is also a Civil War The New York Times newspaper . October 7 1864 issue New York NY. The first front-page story is on a clash between rebel forces and Sherman's garrison at Allatoona. In part: "At 6 o'clock yesterday morning the enemy attacked with artillery and infantry . every move of the enemy was handsomely repulsed with severe loss to the rebels. leaving their dead and 400 to 600 wounded in our possession." Front page is war-related. Slight wear rough around the edges. All 3 in excellent condition. unknown
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Civil War, Black Servant
Civil War Pay Voucher for Union Mounted Officer and his Black Servant
1865. Autograph pay voucher for 1st Lieutenant Terrence Reilley a white Union officer in the 4th U.S. Artillery Regiment dated May 31 1865 that allocates pay for his Black servant. Includes handwritten certification of service and expenses during the final months of the Civil War. Two pages partially printed with manuscript entries 17" x 11" when unfolded.<br /> <br /> Reilley certifies: "I hereby certify on honor that I am on serving with Battery H. 4th U.S Arty. which is a mounted Battery & that I am mounted & equipped at my own expense." The document specifies that from April 1 to May 31 1865 Reilley received $69.33 in pay $72.50 for subsistence $6.50 for forage and was reimbursed $5.17 for clothing totaling $148.16. He was also compensated for the use of a private servant not a soldier for whom the voucher allocates just $16.00. The servant is listed only by the racial identifier "Black" with a physical description noted as "dark." This document starkly illustrates the sanctioned use of unpaid or poorly compensated Black labor within Union Army ranks even as the war was ending in the name of emancipation. It was common for Union officers to employ contrabands—escaped or freed slaves—as personal servants or orderlies often without formal enlistment or remuneration. Though not enslaved under federal law after the Emancipation Proclamation such laborers occupied a gray legal status and their presence in military camps reflected persistent racial hierarchies. While Black troops served in segregated U.S. Colored Troops regiments Black servants like the one mentioned here were often unacknowledged in the military record apart from payroll forms such as this.<br /> <br /> Battery H of the 4th U.S. Artillery to which Reilley belonged was a Regular Army unit involved in numerous engagements throughout the Civil War. Mounted batteries were often deployed for mobile operations sometimes in support of cavalry actions or garrisoning contested areas Battery H of the 4th U.S. Artillery was originally attached to 5th Division Army of the Ohiobut in Feb 1965 it was Reorganized at Washington D.C. in duty in the defenses of D.C until August 1865. Folded with light creasing and toning; minor offsetting from ink signatures. Very good condition overall. unknown
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Civil War, Battle of Atlanta
Civil War Battle of Atlanta Chromolithograph Print 1888
Civil War Art Thulstrup Siege of Atlanta. Boston: L. Prang & Co. 1888. Chromolithograph of the Union victory that ensured the loss of the Confederacy and led to President Lincoln's re-election in 1864. Painted by popular American military illustrator Thure de Thulstrup this colorful scene depicts a band of notable Union Generals and soldiers strategizing their next attack on Confederate troops. In the center is General William T. Sherman as he receives news of the Union Army's decision to overtake Atlanta. Surrounding him on horseback are officers: Brigadier General William F. Barry chief of artillery; Brigadier General John M. Corse inspector-general; Colonel L.M. Dayton an aide de camp; and Colonel Orlando M. Poe chief of engineers. A line up of combat soldiers discuss plans while one readies a canon for battle. This print was first issued by the Boston Prang firm and then reissued a few years later by the American Lithographic Co. The image was made by 19 century chromolithography where each color was printed by a separate stone. Some moderate edgewear and chipping to the margins print itself is unaffected. Overall very good condition. unknown
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Civil War, Military
Civil War Signed Document Regarding Assignment of Officer 1864
CIvil War Signed document regarding temporary assignment of an officer. Department of the South: 1864. Measures 5 x 8 inches. Order reads in part "During the temporary absence Lieut-Col James F. Hall 1st Regt N.Y Vol. Engineers Provost Marshal General Department of the South.All orders and instructions heretofore given to Lieut-Col Jas F. Hall will be carried into execution by Lieut-Col Bennett." The 1st New York Engineer Regiment was an engineer regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It was also known as Serrell's Engineers1 New York Volunteer Corps of Engineers2 or Engineer's and Artisans.2 The regiment served initially in the Lower Seaboard Theater and later in the Richmond–Petersburg Campaign. Very light toning along edges. Overall very good condition. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18338
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Civil War, Congress
Civil War Congressional Document Regarding Cavalry Forces from the Secretary of War
8 page Civil War date congressional document titled "Report of The Secretary of War" regarding the cavalry forces of the United States. 9.75" x 5.75. 1862. The subject writes: "A resolution of the Senate of the 29th of January in relation to the number of troops raised for the service of the United States in each State of the Union." 7 of the pages show a table of the number of cavalry forces and their ranks from each state it reads "Report of the cavalry forces of the United States furnished in compliance with letter of Captain George D. Ruggles assistant adjutant general of Febrary 14 1862." Overall very good condition with minor wear to edges. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 12666
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Civil War, Congressional
Civil War Congressional Document
15 page Civil War date congressional document titled "Letter from the Secretary of War Transmitting Statement of the expenditure of the contingent expenses of the military establishment for the year 1862." Printed on short pages. The document consists of a 3 column table listing the expenses of war. Very good condition. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 12664
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Civil War, Congress
Civil War Congressional Document Regarding Military Volunteers from the Secretary of War
4 page Civil War date congressional document titled "Report of The Secretary of War" regarding the number of three year volunteers in the Service of the United States. 9.75" x 5.75. 1862. The subject writes: "A resolution of the Senate of the 7th of January in relation to the number of three years volunteers in the service of the United States and the number of brigadier generals and other brigade officers that have been nominated to the Senate for its confirmation." Two pages show a table of the number of three year volunteers and their ranks from each state it reads "Return of the aggregate number of three years volunteers that have been mustered into the service of the United States the number of such volunteers also the nmber of regiments from each State and Territory designating the number of infantry artillery and dragoons." Overall very good condition with minor wear to edges. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 12665
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Civil War, Lead Case Shot Balls
Collection of Civil War Era Lead Case Shot Balls found in Fort Huger
1964. Collection of Civil War Era lead case shot balls and fragments. Fort Huger was an earthwork fortification located on Harden's sometimes called Hardy's Bluff along the James River in Virginia. The bluff is directly across the river from Newport News Virginia. Fort Huger along with nearby Fort Boykin were built in order to prevent Union forces from trying to move up the river towards the Confederate capital of Richmond. The fort was named after Major General Benjamin Huger. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 14072
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Civil War, African American
Fort Pillow Massacre of African American Union Soldiers 1864
1864. Civil War African American troops Reports on the Committee on the Conduct of the War Fort Pillow Massacre Returned Prisoners. House of Representatives: 1864. 38th Congress 1st session. First edition. Bound in green boards with gold letters. 6 x 9.25 inches. The Fort Pillow Massacre occurred on April 12 1864 when Confederate forces attacked the Union-held fort set at a crucial point on the Mississippi river just north of Memphis. Confederate forces claimed they continued to fire in self-defense but widely publicized reports held that Confederate forces slaughtered Union soldiers long after their surrender. Fort Pillow at the time was occupied by 600 Union soldiers half of them African American following President Lincoln's deployment of black troops which coupled with the Emancipation Proclamation infuriated the Confederate Command. Surviving members of the Union garrison claimed that Confederate soldiers shot and bayoneted Union soldiers with particular brutality to African American troops who fell to their knees hands raised in surrender. Water stains to front and back free end papers. Some foxing throughout. Overall in good condition. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18181
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Civil War, Illustration
Hand-colored Engraving of the Retreat at the First Battle of Bull Run
Felix Octavius Carr Darley illustration of the retreat at the first Battle of Bull Run also known as the Battle of Manassas. George Virtue: New York. 1862. 6.5 x 10 inches. Hand-colored steel-plate engraved print. Lines are crisp and clear with colors bright and vivid. Illustrated print shows soldiers in battle on bridge bodies crushed beneath their feet. A horse rears its head in the background as an American flag waves. One man rides a horse through the water while another lies partway on shore. A dramatic scene commemorating the first battle of the Civil War a crushing defeat for the Union and early victory for the Confederate army. Text beneath image reads "An Incident in the Retreat at the Battle of Manassas." Smaller text just beneath image reads "F.O.C Darley." Darley was a prolific illustrator during the time famous for working with major authors like Edgar Allen Poe and Charles Dickens. Extremely minor stains to white border surrounding illustration does not affect image or text. Piece of tape on verso. Very good condition. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18127
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Civil War, Portrait
Large Civil War Era Hand-Colored Albumen Portrait of a Young Vivandiere Woman in Uniform
Civil War Hand-colored albumen photograph of a vivandiere. This is a scarce large image in an antique oval frame measuring 11.5 x 13.5 inches. Studio portrait of a young lady wearing a red white and blue vivandiere's costume with patriotic crown one hand holding an American flag. Vivandiere were woman who wore uniforms similar to that of the regiment in which they served and they displayed great courage by giving immediate medical assistance to the wounded in the midst of battle or worked n canteens. When the Civil War began in 1861 hundreds of American women were ready to brave those same conditions for the Union Army. Uniforms of vivandieres in the American Civil War varied from regiment to regiment. All had in common a knee-length skirt worn over full trousers a tunic or jacket They served on both sides of the Civil War. This image of the vivandier and the flag she is holding has been colored with red white and blue the Union colors The flag has the word Columbia indicating that this girl may have been a part of the a regiment from the District of Columbia such as the 1st Cavalry or the 2nd Infantry. Some surface abrasions near top edge. Short edge tear to one side does not affect image. Unexamined out of frame. Back of frame loose. Overall very good condition and very rare in this size. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18329
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Civil War, Slavery
Notes on the Progress of the Colored People of Maryland Since the War Jeffrey R. Brackett 1890
Notes on the Progress of the Colored People of Maryland Since the War. Jeffrey R. Brackett. Johns Hopkins University: Baltimore 1890. Original paper wrappers. 6 x 9 inches. 96 pages. "In some respects Maryland is a most interesting and instructive field for a study of the progress of the colored people" begins Brackett. "A very intelligent colored man has said that his people there would have been much further advanced had the State seceded and shared the fate of the more Southern states." A slave state close to the capitol but bordering north and south Maryland was uniquely situated the site of some of the first fatalities of the war. The impacts of Civil War in states across the nation but particularly those with strongly opposing factions would be a subject of fascination for scholars for many decades to come. Crease to front wrapper. Tear down paper-wrapped spine with front wrapper partially detached. Textblock tight and clean. Very good condition. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18189
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Civil War, Military
Rifle Tactics Book Captured by Confederate Captain in Battle of Bull Run and Bearing Inscription from Original Union Soldier Owner 1861
1861. Civil War Military Owned by a Union soldier named "R. Whitcomb" and later picked up by a Confederate soldier Capt Brooks in the Battle of Bull Run - the first major battle of the Civil War. Civil War infantry handbook two volumes. 1 Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics; for the Exercise and Manoevres of Troops When Acting as Light Infantry or Riflemen. Prepared Under the Direction of the War Department by Brevet Lieut.-Col. W. J. Hardee U.S. Army. Volume I. Schools of the Soldier and Company; Instruction for Skirmishers. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co. 1861. 32mo. 250 pages. Original brown boards with black spine with gilt title. Inscription on ink on front end-paper seeming to notate a code with markings above the letters "A W F I C H K E G B".<br /> <br /> Volume two is stamped with original owner's name and title "R. Whitcomb--Co. I. 4th. Reg. P.M.M" and inscribed in ink underneath "Captured on the field of Battle July 21st 1861-- --Capt Brooks 2nd Reg. ---" The book was taken as a trophy of battle by Capt Brooks 2nd Reg after the Confederates' early victory at Bull Run.<br /> Folded frontispiece bears some creasing and tears. Significant wear to spine at top bottom and hinges front board almost fully separated from spine at joint. Inner pages clear and legible with textblock tightly holding. 2 U.S. Infantry Tactics for the Instruction Exercise and Manoeuvres of the United States Infantry Including Infantry of Line Light Infantry and Riflemen. Prepared Under the Direction of the War Department and Authorized and Adopted by the Secretary of War May 1 1861. Volume II. School of the Batallion. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippinscott & Co. 1861. 32mo. 232 pages. Original brown boards with black spine with gilt title and publisher. Stamped and inscribed on the front paste down in ink. Foldouts bear some creasing and tears. Wear to front hinge and back outer corners chips to bottom of front and back boards. A fascinating memento from the battlefields of the Civil War which passed through the hands of both Union and Confederate owners. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 20647
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Civil War, Colored troops
The 14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery: Colored 1861-1865 First Edition
1898. CHENERY William. The Fourteenth Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery: Colored 1861-1865. Snow & Farnham Printers and Publishers. 1898. First Edition. 337 pp. Some black and white photographs of lieutenants colonels and generals throughout. Bound in red cloth board. 8vo. This book is a dedication to the history and battles won by the Fourteenth Regiment which was made up of primarily black soldiers during the Civil War. The Fourteenth Regiment played a crucial role in protecting Union-held territory from Confederate attacks under the command of Colonel Viall who's portrait is shown alongside the title page. Private William H. Carney a member of the Fourteenth Regiment became the first African American to earn the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Fort Wagner. The contents in this book showcase the appreciation for former enslaved black men for their participation in the war as the preface reads: "In the War of the Revolution we learn that the colored soldier proved a valuable auxiliary to the Continental forces. While there were only a few distinct organizations of colored troops yet side by side with their white compatriots they fought gallantly for American Independence from Bunker Hill to Yorktown." Book is in overall very good condition the pages are crisp and text is clear. Very minor wear to front and back cover. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18730
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Civil War, Slavery
US Colored Troops 9th Cavalry Soldier Minos James Enlisted From Slavery Maryland 1865
Civil War Slavery Compensation application by slave owner of identified Black soldiers who enlisted in the United States Colored Troops. Ca. 1865. Worcester County Maryland. Consists of 3 documents ranging in size from 8.5" x 14" to 5.5" x 8.25". Documents are tipped together at the top edge with various signatures revenue stamps embossed seals and docketing. Maryland April 1865. The 9th Cavalry was established by Congress in 1866 as segregated regiments composed of Black enlisted men led by white officers.<br /> <br /> This set of documents is for a Colored Troop Minos James who served in Company H of the 9th Regiment USCT and was owned by Elisha P. Parker of Worcester County. Documents included are: 1 Office of Board of Claims signed certification noting Elisha Parker's "Deed of Manumission and Release of Service of Minos James"; 2 Office of Board of Claims ceritifcation that "Minos James of Co. H 9th Reg't USCT was enlisted in the United States service from the State of Maryland prior to the first day of April eighteen hundred and sixty-four." with an adhered payment order from the Treasurer of the State of Maryland for "the sum of One Hundred Dollars being the sum appropriated for my slave Minos James of Worcester County Md. enlisted as described in the above Certificate" signed by Parker; 3 Elisha Parker's Proof of Ownership of "Minos James at the time of his enlistment". <br /> <br /> Border-state slave owners who allowed their enslaved workers to enlist in the Union Army were entitled to monetary compensation. Slavery in the Union states was unaffected by the Emancipation Proclamation but was ended in Maryland by a new state constitution on 1 November 1864. Each of these applications consists of 3 partially printed forms certifying a soldier's service along with a "proof of ownership" affidavit signed by witnesses who knew the owner. The regiment was at the Siege of Petersburg the Battle of Fair Oaks and the occupation of Richmond then were stationed in Texas for a year after the war. After the Civil War these troops became known as "Buffalo Soldiers" a name believed to have been given by Native American tribes in reference to their tenacity and bravery and served primarily on the Western frontier. Despite their essential service Black soldiers endured racial discrimination poor conditions and institutional inequity within the ranks. Some wear and chipping to edges partial separations at folds. Writing is legible and pages remain in tact. Overall good condition. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21735
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Civil War.
American Caricatures Pertaining to the Civil War.
<p>Oblong 8vo cloth gilt title on top cover and spine illustrated. Top hinge a little weak but firm some extremity wear and back cover wear normal aging; otherwise very good plus. This little work includes a short history of political caricature from James Gillray to Thomas Nast. This is a charming collection of political humor that includes views on major events to those that have long been forgotten. The themes are of course relevant to the day and express sentiments at that time. Some are racist like a cartoon of Abe Lincoln sitting on a woodpile labeled the 'Republican Platform' showing a black person under the pile and with a caption "The Nigger in the Woodpile." Another cartoon features a general representing the Union hitting various Southern leaders linked to secession with a club. </p> Brentano's, books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 104188
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Civil War.
American Caricatures Pretaining to the Civil War…
Oblong 8vo cloth illustrated. Minor edgewear some minor water staining along the bottom of first few pages not affecting images front endpaper with small chipp back cover stained or marked; contents very good overall. Illustrations provide a useful record of political humor during the Civil War years. Not surprisingly many feature Lincoln including one of him leading the Republican Party into an insane asylum. Brentano's, books
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Civil War.
Collection of 11 Official Letters and Documents Relating to Kentucky in the Civil War.
11 manuscript letters six on official letterheads of Quatermaster's or Assistant Quartermaster's offices. Archive appears to have been saved from a fire at some point as there is a bit of scorching paper a bit dry some staining darkening at some folds writing often faded a few tears at folds with some minor paper loss; otherwise in good condition. Despite the somewhat faded nature of the writing the content appears to relate mostly to transportation matters and supplies. The letters are from Louisville Columbus and Paducah mostly and provide some insight into the behind the scenes activities of the Union Army in this area. books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 101892
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Civil War.
Congressional Directory for the Second Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress of the United States of America. Compiled and Published for the use of Congress. By the Postmaster of the House of Representatives.
8vo original printed wrappers folding map 71 8 ad pp. Partially disbound top of front wrapper missing a few chips rear wrapper and spine significantly damaged old tape repair to spine map detached with significant tears and splits at folds but complete normal aging. Despite the somewhat significant imperfections the text and ad pages are in very good condition. This is the first Congressional Directory to appear during the Civil War. The large folding map shows some of the early battles of the war. It lists key committees and membership and also indicates diplomatic assignments to other countries. books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 102019
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Civil War.
General Orders No. 32 67 71 72 142 and 191. War Department. Adjutant General's Office.
Pamphlets small 8vo disbound 2 1 1 2 4 5 pp. Completely disbound series of orders removed some chipping where removed normal aging and browning. A series of six General Orders from the Adjutant General's Office L. Thomas concerning the treatment of prisoners. The first orders relates to the process of handling and treatment of prisoners of war including appropriate documentation on transfers to prison depots. The final order 191 includes a list of prisoners of war Union soldiers exchanged with Southern soldiers on November 11 1862 at Aiken's Landing.
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Civil War.
General Orders No. 32 67 71 72 142 and 191. War Department. Adjutant General's Office.
Pamphlets small 8vo disbound 2 1 1 2 4 5 pp. Completely disbound series of orders removed some chipping where removed normal aging and browning. A series of six General Orders from the Adjutant General's Office L. Thomas concerning the treatment of prisoners. The first orders relates to the process of handling and treatment of prisoners of war including appropriate documentation on transfers to prison depots. The final order 191 includes a list of prisoners of war Union soldiers exchanged with Southern soldiers on November 11 1862 at Aiken's Landing. books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 102059
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Civil War.
Gettysburg. The Pictures and the Story. Revised Edition.
<p>Gettysburg Tipton & Blocher 1910. Soft Cover. 68 pages oblong octavo 23 x 30.5 cm. 9 x 12 inches. Album tied with red string. A guidebook with map of Battlefield Park which had --even by 1910 --become a favorite tourist attraction. Very Good except for a 1-cm 1/4-inch chip off top corner. Stock#100713/house.</p> Gettysburg, Tipton & Blocher, 1910 paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 100713
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Civil War.
Green-Back to His Country Friends.
Pamphlet 8vo original green printed wrappers 17 pp. Wrappers chipped and torn with a few small pieces missing from the margins back wrapper almost detached vertical tear on cover repaired on verso a few pages with tears at extremities light toning; else very good.This is a scarce and unusual item that gives a different political message from the Civil War period. The author who calls himself Green-Back seems to object to the failures of politicians of his day and in fact this is an open letter to the 37th Congress. Sounds like he has Copperhead leanings but his key message is that it was time for the Representatives and represented come to an understanding. He seems to think that Congress is too busy or distracted with the needs of slaves and related issues to take care of other business. According to Green-Back Congress doesn't seem to have much time for other affairs because of their plans "for the full development of their much admired and more beloved Congo men". He also seems dissatisfied with the press who he suggests instigated or helped cause the war and whom only present a one sided view of the war. books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 100852
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Civil War.
Harper’s Weekly Vol. LX. No.442.
<p>Folio newspaper extracted illustrated 369=384 pp. Disbound some pages separated double page illustration torn and separated a bit at the center with some loss tear at left side; normal aging; otherwise about good. This issue features Secretary of State William H. Seward on the cover. This issue contains a short article on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Also double page panoramic view of Richmond based on a photograph of Alexander Gardner. Included is an almost full-page picture of Major General William T. Sherman.</p> Harper's
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 106614
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Civil War.
Harper’s Weekly Vol. LX. No.442.
<p>Folio newspaper extracted illustrated 369=384 pp. Disbound some pages separated double page illustration torn and separated a bit at the center with some loss normal aging; otherwise about good. This issue features Secretary of State William H. Seward on the cover. This issue contains a short article on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Also double page panoramic view of Richmond based on a photograph of Alexander Gardner. Included is an almost full-page picture of Major General William T. Sherman.</p> Harper's books
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 106614
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