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U.S. Civil War

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1056		[April 1865 Post Civil War Broadside]. Patriotic broadside poem titled "Our Country Redeemed," celebrating the Union's victory, 24" x 12½", composed by O. Wheelock, Ledger Job Print, Philadelphia. Composed of five verses with eight lines each. He rejoices: "…Davis captured! Free the Slaves!…Saved the Union! War is o'er!" and in the final verse: "Doves shall fly from State to State!…Olive branches in each mouth, Symbols of no North, no South!… Like twin dew-drops in the Sun, Both shall mingle into one!" Light toning and a couple of small edge splits. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1057		Civil War Diaries of Obadiah Sherman Boyden - Over 700 Pages. Boyden was a corporal in Co. K, 2nd NJ Vols. He enlisted on May 13, 1861 for three years and was discharged on June 21, 1864. This archive contains over 700 diary pages, including some 55 patriotic letter sheets, written in pencil and ink on 8" x 5" paper, documenting Boyden's experiences during the War: detailed accounts of battles, of men wounded and killed, descriptions of the places he marched and where he camped, the weather, local citizens, daily life and activities, etc., as well as two letters (12 pages) home to his second wife, illustrations, and countless pieces of material containing first-hand, historical insight into the Civil War. Over 600 pages, with entries from summer 1861 to July 12, 1863, are still bound together; the remainder of the diary is in three smaller bound sections. Faint and difficult to read in places but overall legible and fascinating reading. Among the battles in which Boyden's regiment engaged were Bulls Run, Mechanicsville, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Wilderness, Gettysburg, Mine Run, and others. This archive should be seen personally to be appreciated. The large section begins as a letter, "As I have not written to you in some time…" but the narrative goes on for 30-40 pages, then tuns into date entries with a very detailed, descriptive chronology of a soldier's life in the Army of the Potomac from First Manassas to Gettysburg. Nov. 14, '61: "We…marched…to the right of General Lee's residence. The General now is high in command in the rebel command…they fired 13 more guns as the reception of General McClellan, the Commander in Chief of the government troop." Dec. '61, he describes the desertion, capture and execution of Private William H. Johnston, Co. D. 1st NY Vol. Cav; in Jan. '62 he notes that the 2nd Regt. had a baseball match against the 26th. A smaller, 76-page section of diary covers July through December '63 and another section of approximately 50 pages covers Feb. 24, '64 through June 4, '64. On Mar. 3 he wrote: "The troops came in late last night…they did not sleep any for the two last nights …They went to Madison Court house …the object was to attract attention while a party of cavalry advanced upon Richmond and also to destroy what rebel property they could." A 16-page overview, titled "The March of the 2nd Regiment," covers May 28, 1861 through May 29, 1864. It describes routes taken, number of miles traveled, battle descriptions, places visited, and a list of the officers and privates of Co. K, 2nd NJ Vols., listing dates and places killed or wounded or if they returned home. A few excerpts: Aug. 4, 1861: "Genl Kearney took command of the 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th Regts New Jersey troops and formed us into a Brigade…"; May 3, '63: "Marched to Wilderness church through Fredericksburg…had a battle lost a number of men…My Son Robert taken prisoner and sent to Richmond." July 2, '63: "To Gettysburg through Westminster and Littletown. Here there was a heavy fight for two days, we was supporting a battery. some of our men was killed and wounded in the Regt," and on the 5th: "We was the Advance overtook the rear of the enemy…had a sharp skirmish. we drove the Rebs with our Artillery. it was to dark to follow." The Boyden family had a history of service to its country. Obadiah's father, Seth, was an inventor. Seth's maternal grandfather, Uriah Atherton, Jr., cast the first cannon in North America under a contract with Paul Revere, and his eponymous paternal grandfather was a minuteman who fought at Concord; Seth's father fought in the Revolution and was held on the prison ship Jersey; Seth fought in the war of 1812 and Obadiah and his two sons fought for the Union in the Civil War. Other items in the archive include a CDV of Obadiah, numerous family letters and documents with personal and legal content, a 50-page scrapbook, and 3 issues of the Proceedings of the New Jersey Historical Society from 1927 with diary extracts, "Seth Boyden's Days In California, 1849-'51". Estimated Value $15,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1058		Doubleday, Abner (1819-1893) Union general. ALS as "Bvt. Major Genl U.S. Army," 1p, 10¼" x 7¾", Mendham, NJ, 1890 May 29. Certifying that Milo Loomis of Oneida County, New York, "although not an enlisted soldier served with my command and displayed the greatest gallantry acting as orderly at Cedar Mountain at the action at Rappahannock Station, at the battle of the second Bull Run, at the battle of South Mountain and at the battle of Antietam…" Doubleday asks that Loomis be remunerated for his services since, as an orderly, he was not on the rolls and received no pay. Very good; toned with some spotting. With other documents regarding Loomis' claim, including two ALsS by Capt. E.P. Halstead, whom Loomis served in the 1st Div, 1st A.C. Army of the Potomac, 2 CDVs (both with edge damage) of Halstead; a petition to Congress for Loomis' relief, and a printed "Bill For the relief of Milo Loomis" (ragged) introduced into Congress in 1892. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 1059		Doubleday, Abner. ALS with rank, "Bvt Major Genl. U.S.A.," 1p with blank integral leaf, 8" x 5", Mendham, N.J., 1890 May 29. Fine except for pin marks at top and bottom, affecting nothing. To Milo Loomis (see previous lot) sending "a certificate [not present] which I hope may prove useful. I remember you very well & trust that the government may do you justice." Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $750
Lot 1060		[General Oliver Edwards Archive] (1835-1904). First lieutenant and adjutant for Union army; Colonel of the 37th Massachusetts Infantry. Includes an 1891 pastel portrait of Edwards matted to 25" x 21" in original frame, framed photo CDV of Edwards surrounded by three reunion medals and a reunion ribbon, 32nd Anniversary Ribbon for Battle of Winchester of which Edwards was post commander, 50th Anniversary Reunion Ribbon of the 37th Massachusetts Regiment: Sept 7, 1862 - Sept 7, 1912 with BVT Gen. Edwards portrait, piece of flag from 37th Regiment, DOC listings of Edwards' callers including George Custer, Edwards' letter to his mother three days after Battle of Gettysburg - 1863 July 6, letter to Edwards from George A. Forsyth (hero of Beechers Island fight), copy of newspaper article by Edwards' daughter (Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Custer were the only wives allowed on the front), Edwards' grandfather's service record from the Revolutionary War, a poem about Edwards written by one of his soldiers, and a book given by Edwards to his son containing biographical details. A fascinating archive. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1061		General George A. Custer. Regular army rank captain. Includes a Civil War muster roll listing approximately 55 men in Custer's Company A 5th Calvary. Mentions when each soldier enlisted, deserted, was paid, etc. Entirely handwritten on front and back. A one-of -a- kind piece encased in plexiglass. Also includes a sculpture of General Custer as captain by California artist Robert Tomaino, plus a 1907 print of a photo of Custer on which the sculpture was based. Sculpture has a small chip at back of cap. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1062		Grant, Ullysses S. AES ("U.S. Grant") as President, 1p, 8" x 3½" (Washington), 1877 Feb. 27. Written on the verso of a letter of recommendation addressed to the Postmaster General of the U.S. by a Mr. Redpath for Col. H.C. Fisk. Grant writes, "Referred to the Postmaster General hoping that he may be able to give a position to Mr. Fiske." On the opposite side of the same page, former Union general N.P. Banks (now a member of Congress) also writes a glowing note of recommendation for Col. Fiske. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Robert Batchelder, 1975. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 1063		Lee, Robert E (1807-1870) Legendary Confederate general who was formerly a U.S. army officer, engineer, and Superintendent of West Point Military Academy. ALS ("R E Lee") and postscript signed ("R E L"), 2pp (1sheet recto/verso), 9¼" x 7¾", Lexington, VA, 1869 June 18. To Col. Charles Marshall, a friend and staff office, about Confederate troop strength at 2nd Manasses (August 29-30, 1862): "My dear Colonel I have been unable until tonight to reply to your letter of the 9th Inst; owing to being engaged in the examinations now progressing. Upon referrng to White's statement made after the cessation of hostilities he gives the number of our troops at the 2nd Manassas as follows, 'Jacksons Divn. 17,000 Infy 38,000 / Longstreets [Division] 15,000 Cavy 5,000 / Andersons Divn. 6,000 Arty 4,000.' Col: Taylor in the 91st Arty…gives his estimate--'2nd Manassas'/ 'Infy 37,500 / Cavy 6,000 / Arty 4,000 [Total] 46,500.'' You know that all our records returns &c were destroyed. Unless you can get access to the returns which are said to be in Washington the exact facts cannot be known. I have more reliance upon Whites & Taylors memories than my own. Genl Porter wrote to me in 1867 in reference to our position movements at Manassas to which I replied. I have not time to repeat what I said in my letter…" Lee adds a four-line postscript: "You will of course keep the information I give you to yourself. Col: Allan Jackson, ordnance officer, thinks his command could not have reached 20,000. Let me know if you receive this." Estimated Value $16,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $13,800
Lot 1064		Lyon, Nathaniel (1818-1861) Union general. In early 1861, with F.P. Blair, he kept the weapons in the St. Louis arsenal from being seized by secessionist forces. He was killed in action at Wilson's Creek on Aug. 10, 1861, becoming the first military hero of the North. Rare Signature and rank, "N. Lyon, Capt 2d Inf.y. Com.g Comp.y 'B'," on 3" x 4½" ruled paper, n.p., n.d. Fine. Accompanied by a steel engraving. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 1065		Henry Clay Merriam (1837-1912). Civil War Colonel and General; awarded medal of honor for his "gallantry" at Fort Blakeley on 9 April 1865. Photo Signed "Yours truly HC Merriam Brig. Genl. U.S. Army," on the verso, 4¾" x 3½", n.p., n.d. Another hand wrote "Aunt Taty's friend" at top verso. A right-profile, waist-length portrait in uniform. Very good; one scratch across chest. Framed to 7¼" x 5¾". Estimated Value $250 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1066		Mosby, John S (1833-1916) Commander of Mosby's Rangers, known as the "Gray Ghost" for his ability to make lightning strikes against Union troops, then fade away into the countryside. Autograph note paper with signature, place and date, "Jno s. Mosby / Warrenton Va. / Aug. 4th 1876," 2½" x 4". Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $368
Lot 1067		The New York Semi-Weekly Tribune, Sept. 23, 1862. Complete original 20½" x 15½" newspaper containing front page headline: "A Proclamation by The President of the United States" and signed in type by Abraham Lincoln. This is a front page printing of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln the previous day and a "first day" printing of the important document. Very good condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1068		Schurz, Carl (1829-1906) German-American Union general; U.S. senator from Missouri. War date ALS ("C. Schurz") as Brig. Gen. Commanding 3rd Div. 11th Corps, 1½pp, 8" x 5", Washington, 1863 Jan. 6. To Major General Burnside, Commanding Army of the Potomac, requesting an extension of his leave of absence because of the illness of one of his children. "…if there is nothing of importance going on, I would beg leave to urge it, having had no leave of absence since I entered the service…." Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 1069		Sheridan, Philip (1831-1888) Union general; he was the 4th man in U.S. history to be given the grade of full General. ALS ("P.H. Sheridan / U.S.A."), 1¼"pp, 5th Avenue Hotel, 1873, Feb. 7. To Mr. Schell, thanking him for his "polite invitation to the Union Club" and regretting that he has not yet had time to "take advantages of the privileges granted to me…." Fine except for three small tape repairs on verso, one just under the signature. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 1070		Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891) Union general, famous for "scorched earth" policies. After the Civil War, he became Commanding General of the Army (1869�83). ALS ('W.T. Sherman"), 1p, 9¾" x 7¾", Leavenworth, 1859 Apr. 23. Fine. To "Henry" regarding seeds Sherman is sending, telling him how to plant them and offering to come out if needed. With a steel engraving of Sherman. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 1071		Stanton, Edwin M (1814-1869) Attorney General (1860-1861) and Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. ADS as Secretary of War, 1p, 10" x 8", Washington City, D.C., 1862 Jan. 24. Being a "Pass to Fortness Monroe & back" for a Military Committee composed of Congressmen Henry Wilson (Massachusetts.), Jacob M. Howard (Michigan), James W. Nesmith (Oregon), Milton S. Latham (California), and Henry M. Rice (Minnesota), as well as their clerk. Very good; light soiling; laid to another page. Boldly written and signed, accompanied by a steel engraving of Stanton. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $252
Lot 1072		Approximately 1200 Patriotic Covers. Period album, 14½" x 11", with six covers or panels (it is difficult to tell) affixed to a page. The album probably belonged to a printer, and contained the many various examples it was possible to obtain. Each is different. There are locals representing camps, printer varieties, and printing designs; there are color and embossed examples, as well as about a dozen or so printer mock-ups. There are many patriotic sentiments and a wide variety of images: flags, eagles, patriotic shields, Zouaves, generals, Lady Liberty, George Washington, etc. Album covers are worn and the covers or panels have show-through at corners from glue residue, but this album should be viewed in person for the scope of its contents to be appreciated. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1073		(Civil War and Other Signatures). Eight signatures: Joseph Hooker ("Major General Comdg"); Winfield Scott (with endorsement, "Approved"); Edwin M. Stanton, signature cut from a document with printed title, "Secretary of War"; 1860 Democratic presidential nominee Stephen A. Douglas free frank ("free S.A. Douglas"); Spanish-American War Admiral Pascual Cervera; senator and U.S. attorney general J.J. Crittenden; Ohio representative and senator John Sherman; and Roycroft founder Elbert Hubbard. Very Good to Fine. (8 items). Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1074		Civil War Leaders In Kansas. etc. James H. Lane (1814-1866) Signature and state, with a CDV by E. Anthony and a Prang engraving of the Union general and controversial leader of the "Jayhawkers" abolitionist movement in Kansas. Benjamin Gratz Brown (1826-1885) Signature and title as governor of Missouri (formerly anti-slavery editor who helped organize the Republican Party in Missouri); Wilson Shannon (1802-1877) 1840 ALS as governor of Ohio (later governor of "Bleeding Kansas") asking for a public works report; H.R. Helper, 1860 ALS sending a ticket (not present) for three copies of his famous 1857 anti-slavery book Impending Crisis (letter laid to larger paper). Also, Nelson W. Aldrich (1841-1915) an 1889 2pp ALS from the powerful Republican leader, as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, regretting that he can�t endorse a requested candidate for a job. Overall very good. $250-350. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1075		(Five Union Generals) Burnside, Rawlins, Ruggles, Sigel, & Wool. Franz Sigel Oct. 1861 ANS ("F. Sigel") as Maj. Gen. Commanding, at bottom of a letter from the Provost Marshal of the 3rd Div., Army of the West, regarding a crazy man; Sigel writes to General Fremont: "I resp. recommend that the above named man should be sent to the county farm and kept there." John A. Rawlins LS ("Jno S. Rawlins") as Asst. Adjt. General, "Head Quarters Dept of the Tenn, near Vicksburg, Miss. May 22, 1863," to Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman: "Please send one Regiment to Chickasaw bayou for the purpose of guarding our supplies at that place…." John E. Wool 2pp 1853 ALS (silked) regarding a book about an English soldier who served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War. Ambrose E. Burnside Autograph note paper signed "A E Burnside / Providence / R.I. / Apr 18"/75," 2½" x 3¾". George D. Ruggles Autograph note paper signed "Geo. D. Ruggles. / Asst. Adjutant General USA / Bt Brigadier Gen'l U.S.A. / Dec. 4, 1875." Fine overall. (5 items). Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 1076		Patriotic Envelopes - Group of 40. All different, eight with mounting remnants on verso. Some toning and soiling. A good variety of Union sentiments and cachets. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1077		[Seven Union Generals and a Rear Admiral]. Francis P. Blair 1868 ALS ("Frank P. Blair") 1p, 9¾" x 7¾", giving information about his command of the 15th Army Corps at the battle of Chattanooga; J. Warren Keifer 1907 TLS as a member of Congress, 1p, 8" x 5¼", regretting that he cannot be at the dedication of the William McKinley monument; Benjamin Butler 1875 LS ("Benj Butler") as a member of Congress, 1p, 7½" x 4¾", telling a lawyer his memorial will be presented the next day; Franz Sigel ALS ("F. Sigel"), 1p, 7" x 4½", New York City, n.d., giving instructions regarding copies of a publication; four separate pieces of 2½" x 3¾" paper imprinted Autograph of and Date, three signed by a Union general: Carl Schurz ("C. Schurz / Nov. 21, 1875"); Fitz Henry Warren ("Burlington Iowa…November 21st 1875"); and Nathaniel P. Banks ("N.P. Banks / Waltham Mass. / 16 Nov 1875"), and one signed by a rear admiral, Benjamin F. Sands ("B.F. Sands / Rear Admiral / U.S. Navy / 2nd Dec 1875").Very good to fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold