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1865

• 1865 Two cent MS 65
  1865 Two cent MS 65
• Dated 1904
  Dated 1904
• CIVIL WAR ERA CARTE DE VISITE OF
  CIVIL WAR ERA CARTE DE VISITE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Circa 1865, albumin print mounted on card, framed.
• 1861-3 CENT SCOTT 65 1861-3 cent
  1861-3 CENT SCOTT 65 1861-3 cent Scott 65
• Each dated 1916-S
  Each dated 1916-S
• PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, CIRCA
  PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, CIRCA 1905-1915Photograph Album, circa 1905-1915,
• 1895 PREHISTORIC AMERICA, GREAT
  1895 PREHISTORIC AMERICA, GREAT ILLUSTRATIONS
• Three Civil War Lithographs
  Three Civil War Lithographs American, mid 19th century or later, all with some hand color: "Fort Peirson, Camp of The Fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, New Berne [sic,] N.C.", by Samuel J.F. Thayer, 1863, tent camp with fortifications, regimented troops marching in background, 19 x 21-3/4 in. (page), heavily toned, fabric tape verso; "Majr. Genl. William T. Sherman, On His Victorious March…", originally published by Currier & Ives, undated, probably a later printing, General Sherman on rearing horse, 15 x 11-1/4 in. (page), minor corner loss; "Map of the Southern States…", as published in Harper's Weekly History of the Rebellion, 1863, showing southern United States and coastline with blockades noted, borders with patriotic vignettes and portraits of Abraham Lincoln, William Seward, Generals Winfield Scott and George McClellan, two joined pages with maps and other views verso, 21-5/8 x 31-1/2 in. (page), numerous tears, separations and losses (some within image), paper tape reinforcement verso,
• Dated 1908 1922 and 1924
  Dated 1908 1922 and 1924
• 1865 Indian Head Penny MS 65
  1865 Indian Head Penny MS 65
• 1886
  1886
• 1864 Two cent MS 65
  1864 Two cent MS 65
• Civil War Stereo Views
  Civil War Stereo Views "Photographic History - War for the Union", series published by E & H.T. Anthony & Co., New York, 1865, after Brady, 32 stereo views on yellow mounts, images include Union officers, living and deceased soldiers, battle sites, forts and other buildings, fortifications and earthworks, southern views in Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia, one view of General Grant and family signed verso by his son, Frederick Grant, all with paper labels verso describing scene, each approximately 3-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.; detailed listing: #1994: Aqueduct Bridge above Georgetown, on the Potomac. Government Vessels and Canal boats filled with Stores, escaping the Raiders, July 12, 1864.#2296: Slave Pen, Alexandria, Va.#2330: Hanover Junction, 20 miles from Richmond; a point of note in McClellan’s and Grant’s Campaigns.#2365: Fortifications near Yorktown, Va.#2428: Lieut. Gen. Grant and chief of staff, Gen. Rawlins, at his Head Quarters, at Cold Harbor, Va. Taken June 14th, 1864.#2432: Group of Generals: Hancock, Birney, Gibbon and Barlow, in the field, near Richmond, Va.#2549: Gen. Butlers’ Dutch Gap Canal. In the centre is a dam to keep out the water, and passage way for workmen; on the left is a railroad track for drawing out the dirt; in the foreground a mud scow.#2590: Gen. Grant’s favorite filed horse Cincinnati. Taken at City Point, Va.#2591: Jeff. Davis, one of Gen. Grant’s saddle horses. Taken at City Point, Va.#2610: Dutch Gap Canal and Group of Soldiers. Taken after the bank was blown out. On the extreme end a portion of the bank remains, which forms a profile, which the soldiers call Jeff. Davis.#2691: Gun boat Kansas. Officers in the foreground. James River, Va.#3094: Group of Relics in Charleston, SC, Arsenal, showing Rebel torpedoes, shot, shell, and breach of the 600 lb. Blakely Gun.#3103: Broad St., Charleston SC, looking East, with the ruins of the Roman Catholic Cathedral and St. Michael’s church in the distance.#3127: Fort Sumpter, east face, Charleston Harbor, SC showing the Palmetto Works erected to strengthen the fort.#3139: Interior of Fort Sumpter, Charleston Harbor, Sc, April 14th, 1865, pending the ceremony of raising the old Flag.#3175: A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay in the Treches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers “Fort Damnation.” The View was taken the Morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865.#3177: C.S. Soldier killed by a shell in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers “Fort Damnation.” This View was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865.#3182: Rebel Soldiers killed in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers “Fort Damnation.” The view shows the construction of their Bomb Proofs and Covered passages, which branch off in every direction. Taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865.#3183: This Picture is a good view of the Covered Ways inside the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers “Fort Damnation.” The Union Soldiers had to charge up and down these obstructions. In the foreground centre is a dead Rebel Soldier sticking out through the debris, and further on lies another Confederate Soldier. This View was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865.#3184: Rebel Soldier killed in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers “Fort Damnation.” This View was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865.#3192: Chevaux de fries, and breast works in the Union Fort Sedgwick, called by the Rebels “Fort Hell,” showing two wounded soldiers. This view was made the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865.#3198: Rebel Prisoners on their way to the rear, captured by Gen. Sheriden at Five Forks April 3d 1865. This View was taken April 3d, after the storming of Petersburgh, Va.#3243: Ruins in the burnt district, from the Petersburgh railroad Depot, showing a portion of the Arsenal grounds, Richmond, Va.#3285: Park of Captured Guns at Rocketts, Richmond, Va.#3362: “Castle Thunder,” Cary St., the place where so many Union prisoners suffered. Richmond, Va.#3288: Residence of Gen. Robert E. Lee, Franklin St., Richmond, Va.#3365: Libby Prison, Richmond, Va.#3366: St. John’s Church, Church Hill, Richmond, Va. This church is the place where Patrick Henry made his immortal speech. #3376: Mansion occupied by Jeff. Davis, during the Rebellion, cor. Clay and Twelfth St. Richmond, Va.#3399: Lieut. Gen. Grant, Wife and Son at his Head Quarters, City Point, Va. (signed)#3624: Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman and Horse. This View was taken in the Trenches before Atlanta, Ga.#3652: Lulu Falls, on top of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.
• A set titled History of the
  A set titled History of the United States from the Compromise of 1850 to the Final Restoration of Home Rule at the South in 1877, by James Ford Rhodes (New York, 1910; complete in seven volumes). Together with a book bound in soft green leather titled Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women by Elbert Hubbard (New York and London, 1902) and a dozen 1970s comic books, including Archie, Beetle Bailey, Sad Sack, Underdog and Bugs Bunny.
• 1909-S Lincoln penny MS 65
  1909-S Lincoln penny MS 65
• Lot of two Pre Civil War
  Lot of two Pre Civil War Daguerreotypes; one with man in stovepipe hat, the other Dated 1854, both also illegibly identified on inner case lining.
• 1865 ENGRAVING OF LINCOLN, BRADY
  1865 ENGRAVING OF LINCOLN, BRADY IMAGEEngraving of Abraham Lincoln from a photo by Matthew Brady, engraved by Ritchie. Circa 1865. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• Large English patent document
  Large English patent document issued 1865, London
• THE UNITED STATES: 1776-1846 AT ONE
  THE UNITED STATES: 1776-1846 AT ONE VIEWThe United States: 1776-1846 At One View. New York: H. Phelps, 1846. Hand-colored lithograph of a variety of statistics related to the United States, including populations, canals, railroads, steam boat routes, mountains, and more. 22 x 30”. Light foxing and creasing particularly at margins. B.
• 1 vol. (American Civil War.)
  1 vol. (American Civil War.) Croffut, W.A.; Morris, John M. The Military and Civil History of Connecticut During The War of 1861-65. Comprising a Detailed Account of The Various Regiments and Batteries. New York: Ledyard Bill, 1868. First edition. Thick 8vo, orig. gilt-pictorial brown cloth, spine gilt; some edge wear, spine scuffed. With 12 steel-engraved plates. Scattered light foxing, title page toned, very occasional minor internal dampstaining. Sound copy.
• FOUR CIVIL WAR ERA CASED IMAGES
  FOUR CIVIL WAR ERA CASED IMAGES IN UNION CASES. American 1860s. Includes a sixth plate tintype of a soldier in front of a patriotic backdrop and a sixth plate tintype of a well-dressed family in a ''Constitution and the Laws'' Union case by Lilttlefield Parsons and Company. Together with a sixth plate tintype of a uniformed soldier and a sixth plate ambrotype of a woman in a Littlefield Parsons and Company Union case depicting a romantic scene.
• 1905 WHITE MARBLE PET CEMETERY
  1905 WHITE MARBLE PET CEMETERY GRAVESTONE MARKER United States,1905Square form tombstone, died July 3 1905.
• [Civil War] Early handwritten
  [Civil War] Early handwritten facsimile of Abraham Lincoln's order to Gen. Grant to force Lee's surrender April 7 1865 dated at City Point VA: ''Gen. Sheridan says 'If the thing is pressed I think that Lee will surrender' Let the THING be pressed'' Endorsed ''The original dispatch sent by Mr. Lincoln to me. Apl. 7th 1865. U. S. Grant'' Ink pen on engineer's glazed linen 7 X 9 in. framed Estimate $ 400-600 The linen has stuck to the straw board backing and stained at upper left and to a lesser extent at the lower left.
• Civil War-Era Diary Containing
  Civil War-Era Diary Containing April 15 1865 Reference to Lincoln's Death Plus Lot of 3 includes 1865 diary and two period pens (one ivory one wood).  The diary published by A. Williams & Co. of Boston contains simple notes on the keeper's movements meetings and the weather for each day of the year.  The unidentified keeper was from the Boston area traveling to Boston almost every morning and Newton almost every evening.  His entries rarely note anything else excepting a few personal items and national news events including: April 3: Great rejoicing over the fall of Richmond April 10: Great rejoicing over the surrender of Lee and his army. April 15: Astounded by news of the murder of President Lincoln. April 16: At Church Mr. Warren preached on the death of President Lincoln. April 19: President Lincoln's funeral and the entire nation is in mourning...At Church at 12 noon... Notes regarding personal matters include references to meetings of a Road Committee a few visits and dinners with Massachusetts Governor John Albion Andrew (governor for the entirety of the war known for his staunch abolitionist views and for promoting the employment of black soldiers) several references to meetings with friend John W. Candler including efforts to get him nominated as representative (Candler was successful and he served as state representative the following year 1866 and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1881-83 and 1889-91) family matters such as Everett buried and Mother died this morning at 8-1/4 o'clock in her 91st year; Mother's funeral at my house Rev'd Warren read the service body taken to (?) departed at the age of 91 & 23 days a most excellent and respectable woman I never saw her equal and holiday notes: (December 7) State & national Thanksgiving children and grandchildren all at home.  At church snow storm.; (December 24) At Church.  All here to dine including 4 grandchildren 19 in all; (December 31) At Church. Cloudy. Sleighing.  All the children and grandchildren at dinner.
• McPherson & Oliver Civil War CDVs
  McPherson & Oliver Civil War CDVs Taken at Baton Rouge LA Lot of 5 cartes all but one with McPherson & Oliver's Baton Rouge La. backmark plus period ink identification. Includes the following manuscript titles: Iron Clad ''Essex'' (S.X.) / At Baton Rouge La / 1863. Originally a St Louis ferry boat and the largest on the Mississippi river the Essex passed the Vicksburg batteries and reached Baton Rouge in July 1862. It supported General Williams and his men when Confederate forces attacked from the east in August 1862; Steam Sloop of War. ''Mississippi'' Burnt off Port Hudson / Mar. 14 1863. The Mississippi survived the passage of the forts below New Orleans but was lost in March 1863 in Admiral Farragut's attempt to pass the Confederate guns at Port Hudson.; Deck of the Steam Sloop of War ''Richmond'' trimmed for action / Baton Rouge La / Mar. 14 63. The Richmond was crippled in Admiral Farragut's attempt to pass the guns of Port Hudson on the night of March 14 1863 with 15 of her officers and crew killed or wounded as a result; ''Hark from the tombs a doleful sound.'' / 24 pounder Parrot mounted amid the tombs Fort Williams. / Baton Rouge La. 1863. The mound upon which the army gun is mounted had served as a burial ground for officers of the post and their families as far back as the 1830s; and U.S. General Hospital / Baton Rouge La. / In charge of Doct. Dolson. Prior to the war this was purportedly a ''Deaf Dumb & Blind'' Asylum. Condition: Few light to moderate creases through cartes; toning to cartes; some scattered staining.
• CIVIL WAR SOLDIER JOHN C WINN
  CIVIL WAR SOLDIER JOHN C WINN LETTER PHOTO ARCHIVE United States,19th CenturyCivil War Archive of John C. Winn 1st Connecticut Artillery Siege of Petersburg Certificate ?Grand Army of the Republic? of Vermont issued to J.C. Winn 1895 3 Daguerreotypes of John C. Winns Father (8) CDV and Cabinet Card Photographs of the Winn family Letters are paraphrased for content with only a small sample given below. There is very good war content. The letters begin in January 1864 with Camp Life at Fort Scott, Horses and conditions, and the Killing of Col. Elsworth. 1864 May 28th Bermuda Hundred? There has been many fighting since we come here. Only two boys out this right killed? we are behind the breast works and no balls are coming through. 1864 June 9th, Bermuda Hundred with cover .. Being attacked by ?Black Rebels? 1864 June 10th Fire the guns for three straight days down the bridge at Apomatics where the Richmond and Petersburg cross? we had a good time they tried to repulse us but old Gilmore was to scary for them. We made the attack on there center forces? Richmond is what we want. You do not know anything what war is until you see 2000000 worth of ammunition shot away in two hours. I have had a man shot next to me. We shot Jonnie and he lays in the corn field and in the fields when we shot cannister at them. 1864 June 16th Old General Grant was here yesterday, The Rebs left there breast works and only half buried there dead so this morning we had to get to work.. 1864 June 21ST I saw outside my tent Old Abe Lincoln and Grant inspecting their Darky?s , they are going to make a charge tonight and tomorrow on Petersburg? Grant gave the order to shell the place of Petersburg. 1864 July 6th The Jonnies are a ? mile away and we are firing at there batteries night and day into Petersburg. 1864 August 1st We had a battle and must say it was a fight! This letter describes a most gruesome battle from Cannon fire and with Black troops fighting. 1864 August 22nd Fighting in the Wilden Rail Road the Rebs charged twice in the fore noon and we repulsed them with heavy loss and again in the afternoon and they did not gain one inch. More content 1864 Sept 26th I have laid within a 130 yards from the Rebs Idid my duty when the Minnie balls flew like hail stones, I stood by the breast works where I could see the Jonnies succeed so plain! I could see the color of there hair and whiskers and I have thrown many mortar shells to them. 1864 Dec 30th ?Sherman is a Hero he has taken Savanna 1865 April 6th ?Petersburg Is Ours! 1865 April 10th Talk about the regt being discharged 1865 July 6th Some 800 of the Boys are in Castle Thunder in Richmond! 1865 Sept 13th We were mustered to notify us the we will be mustered out. I should be home in two weeks
• 1912
  1912
• Books: American Civil War
  Books: American Civil War Richardson James D. A COMPILATION OF THE MESSAGES AND PAPERS OF THE CONFEDERACY INCLUDING THE DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE 1861-1865. Nashville: United States Publishing Company 1905. 2 Vols. Original 3/4 leather and pebbled cloth bindings; RIVERS' ACCOUNT OF THE RAISING OF TROOPS IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR STATE AND CONFEDERATE SERVICE 1861-1865. Columbia: The Bryan Printing Co. 1899. In original wrappers; ARMY LETTERS OF 'PERSONNE' 1861-1865. [F.G. de Fontaine]. Vol. 1. No.1. Columbia SC: War Record Publishing Company 1896. In original Wrappers. (4pcs) Provenance: From the library of a South Carolina scholar.
• 1815 MAP OF THE UNITED STATES,
  1815 MAP OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDINGLouisiana. Published by Riley, New York. Black and white. Shows fading and discoloration, some creasing. Modern frame, UV glass. Sight size 16 1/2" x 18 1/2", overall 24" x 27 1/2".
• 1860, DESILVER'S STEEL PLATES,
  1860, DESILVER'S STEEL PLATES, MILITARY MAP OFTHE UNITED STATES SHOWS LOCATION OF MILITARY POSTS, ARSENALS, BARRACKS, BATTERIES, NAVY YARDS AND RAILROADS, WITH FULL MARGINS, 31" X 38" SHEET SIZE. SHOWS TEARS ON FOLD LINE, CHIPPING TO EDGES, DISCOLORATION IN MARGINS, MOUNTED ON ARCHIVAL BOARD AND MATTING, NOT LAID DOWN.
• 1865 CIVIL WAR LETTER, WAR
  1865 CIVIL WAR LETTER, WAR CONTENT1865 letter from J.H. Tyler from Napoleon, Ohio. Recounts the fate of some soldiers -- presumably those with whom he served. Includes line about Col. P.S. Slevin, in the battle of Limestone Creek, "...shot thro the thigh and died while his leg was b ing amputated." Measures 10-1/2" x 8-1/4". Framed under glass. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• 1885 20? piece
  1885 20? piece
• Civil War Railroad Surveyor's Log
  Civil War Railroad Surveyor's Log dated 1862-1863, by Captain William Cobb of Dighton, Massachusetts (circa 1811-1875), handwritten log of surveys conducted around Nashville, Tenn
• THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 &
  THREE SOVEREIGNS 1910, 1912 & 1913(3)
• 25 pieces. American 19th-Century
  25 pieces. American 19th-Century Photographs - American Civil War Portraits - 12 Union officers in uniform, 13 Union government officials - Albumen prints, C.D.V. formats, mounted to stiff 8vo sheets.
• 1891
  1891