Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 35

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Civil War-Union

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 329		*(Lincoln, Abraham) The Richmond Times, April 21 & 22, 1865.* Extremely rare issues of The Richmond Times, being the first two issues published in the former Confederate capital after it was occupied by Federal troops, 4pp each, 19" x 11½". Very good; some toning and wear to small areas. The first issue contains detailed reports of "The Great Tragedy! Particulars of the Assassination! The President's Death-Bed Scene! Funeral Ceremonies"; "The evacuation of Richmond. A Complete History," etc. The second issue contains "The President's Remains. Their Removal to Illinois. Condition of Mr. Seward. Address of President Johnson," as well as information about the assassination and the arrest and questioning of various people, including the actress Laura Keene, who was arrested and then discharged. Richmond was evacuated on 2 April 1865. On 3 April Federal troops under Major General Godfrey Weitzel received the city's surrender and occupied it. These two issues of the newly-published Richmond Times are of great historic interest. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 330		20 Union Patriotic Covers. Cacheted with pro Union and anti Confederate vignettes and slogans. Very good to fine; most have mounting remnants on verso. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81
Lot 331		Brady Photograph of A Company of Soldiers. 16x24" photograph (image is 13¾x21½") of an unidentified company of soldiers in uniform, all standing at ease, their weapons in front of them, no place, no date. The group is posed in front of a building, probably in Washington, D.C., where Brady had a studio; his name is in the plate in the lower right border. Lower edge has a faint pencil notation "F.C.L." and a line to a soldier in the front row. Mount has chipping and edge tears, one reaching into photo but not touching the soldiers; cracked lower right corner with old tape, easily matted and framed out. A terrific image. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 332		Burnside, Ambrose E (1824-1881) Union general. Autograph Letter Signed "A.E. Burnside,"1½pp, 8x5", Annapolis, 13 Apr. 1876. Fine. To Surgeon H.W. Rivers regarding "the transfer of the old 3rd Div. back to the Corps. It…will not be done at once, but…will be made without doubt. You know how anxious I am to have the old men back…." Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 333		Cameron, Simon (1799-1889) Lincoln's first Secretary of War; forced to resign because of corruption allegations. Letter Signed as Secretary of War, 1p, 10x8", War Department, 21 May 1861. Fine. To the governor of Indiana, enclosing copies (not present) of General Orders No. 15, containing "the plan of organization of the volunteer forces called into the service of the United States by the President….". Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 334		Clem, John L (1851-1937) "Drummer Boy of Chickamauga"; joined the 23rd Michigan at age 10; rose to rank of Major General. Autograph Letter Signed "Jno. L. Clem" on "The Army and Navy Club" letterhead, 1p, 10 1/2x7 ¼", Washington, 20 Jan. 1921. To General William H. Bisbee, endorsing "…the ringing resolutions passed by your commandery…It meets the approval of all red blooded Americans….". Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 335		Custer, George Armstrong (1839-76) Union general; best known for "Custer's Last Stand" at the Battle of the Little Big Horn on 25 June 1876, where he and his men were all killed. Signature "G A Custer" with "U.S.A." in purple ink on a 2x3¼" piece of white paper, laid to a slightly larger piece of brown paper. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 336		Emory, William Hensley (1811-87) Union General; led the 19th Corps & Dept. of the West. Autograph Letter Signed "W. H. Emory,"as Major General USV, 3pp, 8x5", Cumberland, MD, 23 Oct. 1865. Fine except for minor discoloration at lower edge. To U.S. Senator A.J. Creswell, asking him to call General Grant's "attention to my claims to be appointed a Brevet Major General in the Regular…." Good content. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 337		Five Civil War Documents. An 1862 muster roll for Co. II, 7th Regt. of Michigan Cavalry (Custer's future regiment), under Captain Hugh Richards; discharges for Privates Joseph Akins and Theodore Semmis, both of the N.Y. State Volunteers; a certificate for pay for Private Augustus A. Prugh, 40th Ohio Infantry; and an 1864 pay voucher for Major William Clinton, 13th Infantry. Age wear to all; old tape repairs to muster roll. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 338		Grant, Ulysses S (1822-85) 18th President of the United States (1869-77); Union general. Autograph Telegram Signed "U.S. Grant" on a Western Union form, 5¼x8", n.p., 11 Jan. 1882. Grant wrote, "To Gen. P.H. Sheridan, Chicago Ill. Whem may we expect you & Mrs. Sheridan?" Very good; overall age yellowing; partial fold splits at lower edge; upper right corner missing, affecting nothing. The Sheridans were probably going to visit the Grants in New York City, where they had moved in 1881. A communication between two of the major figures in the Union victory. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 339		Grant, Ulysses S. Carte de visite Signed "U.S. Grant / Lt. Gen. U.S.A." at the lower edge, n.p., n.d. With backstamp of E. & H.T. Anthony. Very good; minor chipping at left margin affects nothing. Grant was promoted to Lt. Gen. March 9, 1964 after his victories around Chattanooga; three days later, he was made Gen. in Chief of the Armies of the United States. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,240
Lot 340		Hardie, James A (1823-76) Union Brigadier General; carried the orders giving George Meade command on the eve of Gettysburg. Autograph Letter Signed "Jas. A. Hardie" as Inspector General, on War Department letterhead, 8x5", Washington, 9 May 1866. Fine. To Joseph Barrett, Commissioner of Pensions, thanking him for his attention in the "case of the widow of the late Capt. Stevenson." Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 341		Howard, Oliver Otis (1830-1909) Union general; engaged at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg; commanded the right wing of Sherman's Army in the March to the Sea. Fine. Autograph Letter Signed "O.O. Howard" on a 3½x4½" card, Burlington, VT, 17 Sept. 1897. To Miss Raub, "It is odd how people place me at Brattleboro!…I have never stopped there over night. I think it furnished omnibusses for old New York…." With 10x8" photo. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $253
Lot 342		Humphreys, Andrew A. & du Pont, Henry A. Autograph Letter Signed "A.A. Humphreys," 1p, 5½x4½", Washington City, 31 Oct. 1879. Fine. To Col. Nicholson, offering congratulations. Humphreys (1810-83) was a Union general. With a Typed Letter Signed "H A du Pont" on U.S. Senate letterhead, Washington,1p, 10½x8", 8 Jan. 1913. Very good; toning and folds. Enclosing payment for "High Cost of Living." Du Pont (1838-1926) reached the rank of Lt. Col. and earned a Congressional Medal of Honor for Cedar Creek. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 343		Kearny, Phillip (1815-62) Attended French cavalry school and fought with the Chasseurs d'Afrique in Algeria; aide-de- camp to Gen. Winfield Scott; Union general; killed during the battle of Second Manassas when he accidentially rode into Confederate lines. Mexican War Requisition Signed "P. Kearny" as Lt. 1st Regt. Dragoons, 6¾x8", Vera Cruz, Mexico, 11 April 1847. Fine. For two days' rations. Four months later at Churusbusco, Kearney would be severely wounded and his left arm would be amputated. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 344		McClellan, George (1826-85) Union general. Autograph Letter Signed "Geo. B. McClellan Maj Genl," 1½pp, 9¾x7¾", Barrett's Ferry Chickahominy, 17 Aug. (18)62. Fine. To Maj. Genl. H.W. Halleck, Comdg U.S. Army, Washington D.C. In part: "I have had this morning a full conversation with Genl Burnside. To be perfectly frank with you…I did think from some of your recent telegrams that you were not disposed to treat me in a candid or friendly manner….I am glad to say that Burnside has satisfied me that you are still my friend. In return I think he can satisfy you that I have loyally carried out your instructions, although my own judgment was not in accordance with yours…. So long as I remain in command of this army I will faithfully carry out the new programme. I feel quite confident that I will have everything across the Chickahominy by daylight. If all is then quiet I will regard my command as normally safe & will feel justified in moving it solely with reference to its speedy embarkation…." Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 345		McClellan, George B. War-date Autograph Letter Signed "Geo.B. McClellan / Maj. Genl. USA," 1 p, 9½x6", New York, 10 April 1863. To Dr. Thomas Ellis, an English physician who volunteered his services to the Union army and was a great admirer of McClellan. In part: "I…am glad to hear that you are about to publish the result of your observations during the recent campaigns of the Army of the Potomac….[and] for the compliment you pay me in desiring to dedicate your work to me…." Lincoln, however, was not so admiring of McClellan; he ordered Burnside to take command of the Army of the Potomac as of Nov. 7, 1862. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 346		Meade, George G (1815-72) Union general. War-date Autograph Letter Signed "Geo. G. Meade / Maj. Genl. Cav. com" on Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac" letterhead, 1p, 8x5", n.p., 8 Apr. 1864. Fine. To Brig. Genl. Sprague in Albany, N.Y. thanking him for "sending me a copy of the N.Y. Legislative Manual." Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 347		Rare Civil War Naval Discharge. A rare Civil War Naval discharge, issued 30 June 1862 to Robert Questrin, from the U.S. steam frigate "Colorado"; with 1867 auditor's stamp. Document has sailing ship and federal eagle vignettes. Fair; paper loss at upper left; age worn; numerous old tape repairs on verso. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 348		Scammon, Eliakim P (1816-94) Union general. Autograph Letter Signed "E.P. Scammon / Col Comg" 1p, 4x7 �", Fayetteville, 5 Apr., n.y. (probably 1862). Fine; uneven lower edge. To "Col. Hayes," the future President: "If the 6 Bushwackers are of the character to be sent to Wheeling, or Ohio, send them on with papers.". Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 349		Scott, Winfield (1786-1866) Hero of the War of 1812 and the Black Hawk War; General-In-Chief of the Army. Autograph Letter Signed, 2pp, 10x8", New York, 26 June 1841. To Secretary of State Daniel Webster, recommending Col. Arthur P. Hayne, an "old brother officer," for the office of counsul at Liverpool and giving Hayne's 1812 war record, etc. With an engraving of Scott. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 350		Wool, John E (1784-1869) Veteran of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War; Union general. Autograph Letter Signed, 1p, 8x5", Troy (NY), 21 Jan. 1866. To George Smith, requesting an invitation for his aide-de-camp for a reunion of the "patriotic, brave and gallant 7th Regiment…." With an engraving of Wool. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 351		Civil War Commemorative Accolade for a Musician Soldier Mentioned For Gallantry. A large framed full color print recording the Civil War service of George L. Cooley, who "Entered the service as a Musician in Company F, 10th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Sept. 2, 1861 Mustered in Oct. 1, 1861, Re-enlisted for three years or the war, January 1, 1864, Mustered out, August 25, 1865, Veteran." In addition to his dates of service, there is a brief account of the 10th Connecticut, along with a month by month listing of the battles and campaigns Cooley participated in, including an engagement at Kinston on Dec. 14, 1862, where he was "Especially mentioned by General Foster for gallantry." This personal service history is hand inscribed in white ink on a black background in the center of the print and placed within a rectangular border of Civil War Corps badges below a federal eagle over four flags. Print size aprox. 25 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches, marked at bottom Copyrighted 1893 by W.C. Strickler and in in the original gilt wood frame aprox. 30 x 20 inches. There is slight water staining near the upper right corner of the print, not affecting the image, and old damage to various portions of the gilt decoration. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 352		(Civil War) Four Letters. Gen. Montgomery Meigs LS "MC. Meigs" as Quartermaster General, Washington, 1p, 11x7 �", 20 Aug. 1864, telling Col A. Vinton, Dep. QMG, that he has been assigned to the depot at New York; George Boutwell ALS "Geo. S. Boutwell," 1p., 10x8", Groton, 5 June 1857, regretting a missed invitation; S.D. Sturgis ALS, 1p, 10x8", 21 Feb. 1880, sending an autograph; and John Rodgers Partial-Document Signed as commodore of the U.S.S. Vanderbilt, 3½x3¼". Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 353		Rare One-half Plate Tintype Of Two Union Soldiers in Uniform and Kepi. One soldier is seated; the other leans against a post. The camp is in the background. Very good; some surface defects. Half-plates are rare. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 354		One-ninth Plate Ambrotype of A Union Soldier in Uniform. Seated,waist-up portrait; hand-tinted gold buttons. Displayed in a thermoplastic ("Union") case with gilt surround. Darkened area over the soldier's left soldier else very good. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 355		One-ninth Plate Tintype Of A Soldier In Uniform and Kepi. A chest-up portrait with gilt surround, both in fine condition. The leather-covered wooden case is worn and the top separated (easily changed). Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 356		One-ninth Plate Tintype Of A Union Soldier in Uniform and Kepi. Waist-up portrait; hand-tinted gold buttons. Displayed in a thermoplastic ("Union") case with gilt surround. Fine condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 357		One-sixth Plate Tintype Of A Soldier In Uniform. Full-length portrait; tinted cheeks and buttons. Leather-covered wooden case with gilt surround; top separated. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 358		One-sixth Plate Tintype Of A Union Soldier With Bayonet. Three-quarter portrait of a soldier in uniform and kepi/cap; his musket, with bayonet affixed, is held at his side. Tinted cheeks, belt buckle and buttons. Minor background blemishes. Leather-covered wooden case with gilt surround; top separated. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 359		One-sixth Plate Tintype of An Armed Union Soldier in Uniform and Kepi. Three-quarter portrait, holding his musket upright; hand-tinted gold buttons and belt buckle. Displayed in a thermoplastic ("Union") case with a patriotic gilt surround. Very good; some lifting of emulsion. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 360		One-sixth Plate Tintype Of An Artillery Soldier In Uniform. Seated three-quarter portrait. Stripes on sleeves and trousers are tinted, as are his cheeks, belt buckle and buttons. Leather-covered wooden case with gilt surround; patriotic theme on cover. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 361		Patriotic Covers From the Civil War and World War II. 30 Civil War covers, fronts only, with patriotic cachets, with 33 covers from World War II, 10 of which are used; includes Alfred E. Nueman. Good to fine condition. Estimated Value $80 - 120. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46
Lot 362		Photograph of Fifteen Soldiers In Uniform. A handsome 14½x19" portrait (image is 12½x17") of fifteen soldiers in full uniform and with swords, no place, no date. The same soldier ("F.C.L.") is identified in the lower border of this photo as was identified in the Brady photo also offered in this sale; there is no photographer's imprint on this photo. Very sharp and clear. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 363		Sons of Veterans of the Civil War Sword. Established in 1881, this prominent Civil War related society, went through several name changes over its life. Known as Sons of Veterans (SV) in its early days, after 1904 it became the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUV). Membership required direct or close descent from a Union ancestor who served honorably during the war. It is still active with over 3500 members presently and operates a Civil War museum in Philadelphia. This ca. late 19th century sword, from the earlier period of the society is marked "SV". Overall length is 36 1/2", with an etched and decorated steel blade maker named "Liller & Co. Columbus Ohio" with a crested helmet impressed logo. The handle is gilt bronze with a wire wrapped sharkskin grip. The guard is decorated with Union patriotic symbols. The 31 inch nickel plated scabbard has bronze fittings, rings and tip protector. The blade with signs of rust having been removed and the gilding substantially worn off. Light oxidation to the scabbard, but no damage or bends. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $385
Lot 364		Max M. Connell. Surrender At Appomattox. Original watercolor showing General Robert E. Lee mounted on his horse Traveler and Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant standing on the front steps of the McLean home in the town of Appomattox Court House, Virginia, where Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia on 9 April 1865. The two generals raise their hats in a mutual gesture of respect, as do the Union troops standing on the porch behind Grant. A splendid painting, handsomely matted and framed to 19½x21½". Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $546
Lot 365		Three Civil War Newspapers (1) The New York Herald, April 12, 1865, with Lincoln's important speech after Lee's surrender, on the front page; toned and worn; small tears. (2) New-York Tribune, April 11, 1865, with words and music to "Victory At Last," to be sung at the Fort Sumter celebration, fine; and (3) Harper's Weekly, March 22, 1862, with story and images of the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and more; fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 366		Two British Newspapers On the American Civil War. Two 1865 issues of The London Times: 9 Jan. with battle news and thoughts on possible resolutions; 13 Jan. with the full text of Jefferson Davis' proclamation concerning the raid mounted from Canadian territory on the Vermont town of St. Albans (1864) and the U.S. demand for the extradition of Bennett G. Burley, who was a master in the CSA Navy and on an authorized military expedition, according to Davis. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 367		(Two Generals and A Naval Officer) Sawtelle, Hunt, and Schley. Charles Green Sawtelle ANS to Capt. Pitkin, 13 Aug (1862), 4½x7¾": "Will send down to assist…at the mail wharf eight negroes." Lewis Cass Hunt 4pp ALS to "General E.O. C. Ord," 8¼x5¼", Fort Duncan, 28 July n.y., re commissary supplies for Generals Treviño and Cavada. Winfield Scott Schley 1p ALS as Admiral, 7x4½", Washington, D.C., 28 Oct. 1899, thanking a lady for hospitality in Colorado; with holograph envelope. Overall fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 368		Union Cartridge Box Belt Plate. Made of sheet brass with lead and tin filling, 2½" in diameter, with embossed eagle having a nice brown and chestnut patina; a few edge dings from use. On the back are two eyes embedded in the lead filling, approximately 2" apart, for attaching the plate to the belt. From a Vicksburg, Mississippi dig in 1997. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58