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14th New York Heavy Artillery Letter

Written by a former private of the 34th New York Infantry who was wounded in the battle of Antietam

Captured at the battle of the Crater at Petersburg and confined in Danville Prison

2 pages, 5 x 8, in pencil, written by Orlando R. Chamberlin. Comes with cover addressed to Mr. William Chamberlin, Pikeville, Allegany Co., N.Y., with C.D.S., Washington, Jun. 29, 1864, and 3 cents rose George Washington [#56] postage stamp.

Camp near Petersburg, Va., June the 24th, 1864

Dear Friends at home, it is with...  

14th New York Heavy Arillery Letter

Written by a former private of the 34th New York Infantry who was wounded in the battle of Antietam

Captured at the battle of the Crater at Petersburg and confined in Danville Prison

3 2/3 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by Orlando R. Chamberlin. Comes with cover addressed to Mr. William Chamberlin, Pikeville, Allegany Co., N.Y., with C.D.S., Washington, Jul. 11/64, and 3 cents rose George Washington [#56] postage stamp, with bullseye cancellation.

Near Petersburg, Va., July the 11th, 1864

Dear Brothers and...  

Autograph Joseph W. Chalmers

United States Senator from Mississippi

(1807-53) Born in Halifax County, Va., he studied law at the University of Virginia, at Charlottesville, and in Richmond, was admitted to the bar and commenced a practice. He moved to Jackson, Tenn., in 1835, and to Holly Springs, Miss., in 1839, practicing law in both cities. Served as U.S. Senator from Mississippi, 1845-47. Returned to his law practice at Holly Springs until his death in 1853. He was the father of Confederate General James R. Chalmers.

Signature With State: 3 3/4 x 1...  

Autograph General William P. Carlin

Autograph With Rank

(1829-1903) Graduated in the West Point class of 1850. Prior to the Civil War he participated in the expeditions against the Sioux in 1855, and the Cheyenne in 1857, and in Albert Sidney Johnston's celebrated Mormon expedition of 1858. In August 1861, Carlin was commissioned colonel of the 38th Illinois Infantry. He distinguished himself at the battle of Perryville, Ky., and was promoted to brigadier general. He fought at Stone's River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Atlanta campaign, and the Carolinas campaign....  

CDV General Solomon Meredith

Commander of the famous Iron Brigade

(1810-75) Served as sheriff of Wayne County, Indiana and was later elected to four terms in the state legislature. In 1849, he was appointed U.S. Marshal for the district of Indiana. Meredith had a most distinguished Civil War career, first being elected colonel of the 19th Indiana Infantry. In 1862, he saw action in the second battle of Bull Run where he was severely wounded. He was promoted to brigadier general on Oct. 6, 1862. At the battle of Chancellorsville, his brigade of one Michigan, two Indiana,...  

Patriotic Cover, When Shall We Three Meet Again

Unused patriotic envelope with spoof theme on Confederate President Jeff Davis, Vice President Alexander H. Stephens and General P.G.T. Beauregard, all portrayed as donkeys. The question Davis asks is, "When Shall We Three Meet Again." The devil holding a pitchfork in the background replies, "Very soon." 1861 imprint of J.E. Hayes, Mass. Very fine.  

Autograph General Daniel E. Sickles

Medal of Honor Recipient

Typed letter signed with rank regarding a memoir written by one of his veterans!

(1819-1914) Controversial New York State senator and congressman. He first achieved national notoriety in 1859 when he shot down, in the shadow of the White House, his young wife's lover, who was the son of the author of the "Star Spangled Banner." His lawyer during the lurid trial was none other than Edwin M. Stanton, Abraham Lincoln's future Secretary of War, who got him off. During the Civil War, Sickles fought in the...  

Letter Regarding Veteran of 58th Ohio Infantry

7 3/4 x 9 3/4, in ink.

Columbus, Ohio
June 22d, 1866

P.A. Bishop, Esq.
Elyia, O.[hio]

Dear Sir,

I have to respectfully call your attention to the following:

Christian Bauman, Late Pri.[vate] Co. "A" 58th Ohio Vols. has left a claim in my office for extra duty as teamster of Co. "A" aforesaid Regiment from Feb. 20/62 to September 20/62 (inclusive) 213 days at 25 cents. $53.25. He has the necessary vouchers &c, & the certificate of his Captain of the Service, and now the Department. Your...  

Confederate Blockade Runner Relics

Includes relics from 3 different Confederate blockade runners, the Georgiana, the Minho and the Nashville.

The Georgiana was a Confederate blockade runner built in 1862 and launched in 1863. She was sunk after a desperate chase on the night of March 19, 1863, while attempting to run past the Union Blockading Squadron near Charleston, South Carolina. Her cargo contained supplies that were manufactured in England. Included in this display recovered from the wreck are a ceramic button, and brass sewing pin.

The Minho ran the Union blockade...  

19th Ohio Infantry Letter

3 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, on patriotic letter sheet, trimmed in red and blue, with embossed shield with Union on it. Written by Henry C. Elson to his father. Comes with patriotic cover addressed to Mr. John Elson, Waynesburg, Stark Co., Ohio, with indistinct postmark. The envelope is trimmed in red and blue on the reverse and has an embossed American shield with spread winged eagle and motto, Union and Constitution.

Dec. 13th/62, Camp near Nashville, Tenn.

Well Pap,

I received your letter yesterday and was mighty glad to...  

5th Maine Infantry Letter

Written by Captain Clark S. Edwards, future colonel of the regiment and Union brigadier general

He led the 5th Maine Infantry in the battle of Gettysburg!

6 pages, 7 3/4 x 9 3/4, in ink.

Camp Lyon, Va., Oct. 11th, 1861

Dear Wife,

It is now Friday noon. All is still in camp. I have just ate dinner. We had a very good one. We had stewed chicken & duck. Jimmy cooked them very nice. We also had some nice potatoes, good bread & butter, coffee, pickles, &c, so you see that we get enough and that tis good....  

Autograph General James Wood, Jr.

Colonel of the 136th New York Infantry

1864 Document Signed, at Lookout Valley, Tenn.

(1820-92) Born at Alstead, N.H., he graduated from Union College, in Schenectady, N.Y., in 1842, and was a lawyer by occupation. He enlisted at Albany, N.Y., on August 17, 1862, and was commissioned colonel of the 136th New York Infantry. He was brevetted brigadier general, and major general, on March 13, 1865, and was mustered out of the service on, June 13, 1865.

8 1/2 x 11, imprinted form, filled out in ink.

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