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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
Référence libraire : 53960
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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
Référence libraire : List309
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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
Référence libraire : 1912018
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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
Référence libraire : 19080
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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
Référence libraire : 5677
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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
Référence libraire : 20997
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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
Référence libraire : 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
Référence libraire : 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
Référence libraire : 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
Référence libraire : 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
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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
Référence libraire : 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
Référence libraire : 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
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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
Référence libraire : 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
Référence libraire : 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
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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
Référence libraire : 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
Référence libraire : 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
Référence libraire : 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
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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
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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
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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
Référence libraire : 100852
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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
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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
Référence libraire : 106614
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Manuscript Letter Signed by Frederick Steubing a Confederate Soldier to another Soldier.
<p>One plain brown lettersheet 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in folded format about 2 1/2 pages of text. Creased a small hole only affecting one letter some aging; otherwise very good. Includes a typed transcript. This is a letter from Frederick Steubing a Confederate soldier to J.H. Williams another Confederate soldier describing various events and combat in a humorous way. Steubing tells of a very merry Christmas parted that ended with most of the company getting drunk. "We had a jolly time of it Christmas here the biggest part of the company got drunk and we throwed in with them I got as drunk as a fool and you bet I was sick the next day." Steubing asks Williams for news of his friends and tells him about some of the action he saw on the Mississippi. "I got a good look at the old gunboats and you bet I heard them belch several times at us whenever we would shoot at the transport with our cannon and small arms. the cannon balls would cut down trees as big as anybody and you bet that the cannon balls would make boys hug the levy and eat sand." The rough brown paper used for this letter would seem to reflect the scarcity of supplies among Confederate soldiers.</p>
Référence libraire : 101903
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Manuscript Letter From a Union Soldier in Memphis Tennessee.
Letter sheet 8x10 4 pages 3 1/2 pages of text. Some very minor bends at edges a couple of very minor nicks creased a little slight aging and browning; otherwise in really nice condition. This highly legible letter to a father from his son talks about more than the "usual" life in an army camp. There are certainly routine matters covered like receiving letters from family members and requests for money but he also talks about his legal misfortunes. While it is unclear what issues are involved it is clear he has some military legal problems which he hopes to resolve by the time his regiment is 'mustered." The letter makes it sound like it is something important and probably related to his military standing. His father appears to suggest that he should take his case to Washington but the son decides to wait it out. The son Jon indicates that while he feels badly over his misfortunes he really feels badly for his friends and relatives. This suggests along with a comment about handling the impact on public opinion that this case was a visible one. He also complains about the cost of living in the South which he says is twice what it is in the North and indicates he pays $10 per week for boarding. That would seem to be very high when measured at a soldier's pay during this period. He does throw in a couple of comments about the war including that "Sherman too is still in successful pursuit." he also states that nothing is heard from General Smith "but his safety and success is a thing assured." books
Référence libraire : 101905
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Manuscript Letter from General Andrew Porter to Captain William W. Averell.
<p>Folded letter sheet 2 1/2 pages of text with original mailing envelope no stamp. Light wear normal aging legible hand; overall near fine. General Andrew Porter 1820-1872 was born in Pennsylvania and was the grandson of Revolutionary War General Andrew Porter. Porter was also related to Mary Todd Lincoln. He served in the Mexican War and was a Brigadier General at the Battle of Bull Run. Porter was appointed Provost Marshall General of the Army of the Potomac in 1862 and left the service in 1864 for health reasons. This letter to Captain William Averell appears to be written in somewhat secretive style. He tells Averell to mail a letter to a Mrs. P. that is under a newspaper. " I will return when it is safe to leave Mrs. P. or sooner if pub." He tells the captain to "please telegraph me at once if anything of importance turns up or I am needed with the command." He goes on to tell Averell keep the s pol.service with us. Much reputation is to be gained by carrying it on or aiding it successfully. This is probably a reference to the Secret Police that was headed by Allan Pinkerton at that time and who were very busy hunting down Confederate spies at that time. He also talks a little about other military matters including a troop build-up in Philadelphia. find a grave website.</p> books
Référence libraire : 104033
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Manuscript Letter from George H. Bostwick to his Brother Orramell T. Bostwick.
Four pages on one leaf. Light folds text slightly faded on first page normal aging and browning minor wear at folds. Overall in very good condition. This letter offers a graphic account of the Battle of Liberty Mills. The Bostwick brothers both served in the 2nd New York Cavalry for most of the war. George 1836-1913 was a private and his brother Orramell 1840-1922 was a sergeant. After the war both brothers returned to their home town of Stillwater Saratoga County New York. George wrote this letter while his brother was recovering from wounds he received at Culpeper Court House on September 13th and updates him in great detail of the regiment's recent actions at Liberty Mills. In part "It was hand to hand part of the time. A. Laugholm shot a captain in neck he drop dead as a stone. I was hit with a sabre but it did not mont to eney thing. It was a fight for dear life you can bet." Henry A Bostwick: Genealogy of the Bostwick Family; New York 1901. books
Référence libraire : 1002017
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Manuscript Letter Signed by a New Jersey Soldier to His Family Describing Battle Action in the Civil War.
4 pages on one leaf 4to with original envelope and typed transcript. Normal aging and browning slight separation at folds. The letters were written by George Roden who was born in 1841 from Newark New Jersey who was the son of English immigrants and served in the 2nd New Jersey Infantry regiment. He was a corporal when this letter was written. The letter is addressed "Dear Folks at home" and tells his family how happy he was to receive their letters after waiting so long but he also includes a description of the Battle of Gaines' Mills; 'Our four companies left as they were without any support whatever to contend with over a brigade of the enemy surrounding us on three sides they poured in an awful cross fire but even amid that and their insane yells our boys rallied around the dear old flag three times. Once They were taken but as the fellow a Lieut. grasped it from our wounded color sergeant a ball went through his heart and again they were retaken." He also adds an interesting account of his company's reserve role in the Battle of White Old Swamp. See guide to Roden family papers at the William L. Clements Library. books
Référence libraire : 101901
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Manuscript Letter Signed by Frederick Steubing a Confederate Soldier to another Soldier.
One plain brown lettersheet 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in folded format about 2 1/2 pages of text. Creased a small hole only affecting one letter some aging; otherwise very good. Includes a typed transcript. This is a letter from Frederick Steubing a Confederate soldier to J.H. Williams another Confederate soldier describing various events and combat in a humorous way. Steubing tells of a very merry Christmas parted that ended with most of the company getting drunk. "We had a jolly time of it Christmas here the biggest part of the company got drunk and we throwed in with them I got as drunk as a fool and you bet I was sick the next day." Steubing asks Williams for news of his friends and tells him about some of the action he saw on the Mississippi. "I got a good look at the old gunboats and you bet I heard them belch several times at us whenever we would shoot at the transport with our cannon and small arms. the cannon balls would cut down trees as big as anybody and you bet that the cannon balls would make boys hug the levy and eat sand." The rough brown paper used for this letter would seem to reflect the scarcity of supplies among Confederate soldiers. books
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Manuscript Letter Signed by John O. Woods to the Adjutant general of the United States Requesting Official Confirmation of a de facto Promotion to 2nd Lieutenant.
4 page lettersheet 9 3/4x 8 1 1/2 pages of text with docketing and commentary by several officials on the 4th page. Some soiling and aging to the last page a little toning; otherwise very good or better. The letter from Woods attempts to resolve what must have been a common problem in the Union Army during the Civil War which was the red tape involved in battle field promotions. Woods 'was mustered into the Service of the United Sates as an enlisted man. on the 29th day of July 1861 at Washington City D.C. by Lieut. Jno. Elwood. On the 14 day of Decbr. I was promoted to the 2nd Lieutenancy in said Co. vice Lieutenant Donaldson died May 15th 1862 but did not receive my Commission as such until 5th day pf March 1863 since which time I have actually performing the duty of 2nd Lieut. in said company and as such I have been on the muster and pay rolls for March and April. I would respectfully ask the Order mustering me out as an enlisted man being 2nd Serge. of said Company when I received my commission and ordering my muster in as 2nd Lieut. to date from March 5 1863. I have made efforts to be mustered but without success. " Perhaps even more interesting are the comments by several officials on the forth page trying to cut through the 'red tape'. books
Référence libraire : 101904
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PENNSYLVANIA AT SALISBURY NORTH CAROLINA. Ceremonies At the Dedication of the Memorial Erected By the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In the National Cemetery at Salisbury North Carolina.
C.E. Aughinbaugh Harrisburg: 1910-1912. 1912 69 p. Full page illustrations. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding lettered and decorated in gold. Binding soiled. PA 33 Language: eng. Hardcover. Very Good. C.E. Aughinbaugh, Harrisburg: (1910-1912). hardcover
Référence libraire : 180PA1
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PENNSYLVANIA AT COLD HARBOR VIRGINIA 1864-1910. Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Monument.
C.E. Aughinbaugh Harrisburg: 1912. 1912 60 p. Illustrated. Signatures loose. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding. Very XLib. PA 33 Language: eng. Hardcover. Good. C.E. Aughinbaugh, Harrisburg: (1912). hardcover
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PENNSYLVANIA AT CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA. Dedication of the Monuments. To Mark the Positions of the Pennsylvania Commands Engaged In the Battles.
Wm. Stanley Ray Harrisburg: 1897-1900. 1900 499 p. Illustrations. XLib. Spine detached. Binding poor. PRICE JUST REDUCED! Language: eng. Hardcover. Fair. Wm. Stanley Ray, Harrisburg: 1897-1900. hardcover
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PENNSYLVANIA AT CHICKAMAUGA AND CHATTANOOGA. Dedication of the Monuments. To Mark the Positions of the Pennsylvania Commands Engaged In the Battles.
499 p. + Illustrations. XLib. Spine detached. Binding poor. **PRICE JUST REDUCED!
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PENNSYLVANIA AT COLD HARBOR, VIRGINIA 1864-1910. Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Monument.
60 p. Illustrated. Signatures loose. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding. Very XLib. PA 33
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PENNSYLVANIA AT SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA. Ceremonies At the Dedication of the Memorial Erected By the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In the National Cemetery at Salisbury, North Carolina.
69 p. + Full page illustrations. Sm. thin 8vo. Original full blue cloth binding, lettered and decorated in gold. Binding soiled. PA 33
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Register of Officers Commissioned in Volunteer regiments from the State of New York 1861-1865 Annual report of the Adjutant General 1868 Volume Three.
8vo original green cloth gilt title on spine 371 pp. Hinges weak some aging to contents; otherwise about very good. This register provides a fairly complete listing of officers regiment by regiment including the Fighting 69th that fought in the Civil War. It also provides details on the fates of the individuals listed. Charles Van Benthuysen & Sons, books
Référence libraire : 102088
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday January 10 1865. Volume X. Number 15. The Naval Attack on Fort Fisher.
<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some chips and folds and tears at edges one margin tear extends into text with slight loss creasing at folds some offset normal; aging; otherwise in very good condition. Better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the back page about the Naval Attack on Fort Fisher. The article indicates some mistakes were made by land forces. Perhaps more importantly there is a brief description of the role "the monitors" played in the battle. The little gunboats seemed to do well in this encounter. </p>
Référence libraire : 106236
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday December 13 1864. Volume X. Number 12. Annual Message of the President of the United States.
<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some minor chips and folds at edges creasing at folds slight foxing less than normal aging; otherwise in very good condition. Much better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes a short article on the activities of General Sherman on the second page. A back page article presents the President's annual message to the country. While Civil War discussion is absent or limited he comments on everything else from the Indian system to the public debt. # 106237</p> books
Référence libraire : 106237
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday January 10 1865. Volume X. Number 15. The Naval Attack on Fort Fisher.
<p>Newspaper folio folded 4 pp. Some chips and folds and tears at edges one margin tear extends into text with slight loss creasing at folds some offset normal; aging; otherwise in very good condition. Better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the back page about the Naval Attack on Fort Fisher. The article indicates some mistakes were made by land forces. Perhaps more importantly there is a brief description of the role "the monitors" played in the battle. The little gunboats seemed to do well in this encounter. </p> books
Référence libraire : 106236
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CIVIL WAR.
The Game of the Rebellion.
N.p. n.d. but circa 1861. A few splits along the short joints of the top half of the box; otherwise very nice. Approx. 14 x 11 x 1". Original hand-colored lithographed game board and original pictorial lithographed two-part box. The pictorial folding board measures 20-1/2 x 26 inches consisting of 61 numbered squares each with a lithographed vignette depicting a scene from the Civil War. The box is decorated with a large pictorial onlay with hand-colored vignettes and cameo portraits of Union Generals McClellan Dix Banks Lyon Wool Anderson Fremont and Buttler sic. and two battle scenes Mill Spring and the naval battle Port Royal. The game lacks the instructions and playing pieces. Only one other copy located in the New York Historical Society Playing Card and Game Collection. unknown
Référence libraire : 46001
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