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FORT MCHENRY

• CSA CHAPLAIN WITHERSPOON DIARY,
  CSA CHAPLAIN WITHERSPOON DIARY, AUTOBIOGRAPHY1862 Confederate diary of T. D. Witherspoon, Chaplain of the 2nd and 42nd Mississippi Regiment, starting July 7th, 1862-Dec. 31, 1862, together with an 1875 autobiography penned by Chaplain Witherspoon. Chaplain Thomas Dwight Witherspoon was born in Greensborough, Alabama in 1836. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1856 and became pastor of the Presbyterian church at Oxford, Mississippi. He became a chaplain in the Confederate army and served for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he was awarded a Doctorate of Divinity from University of Mississippi in 1868 and an Honorary Doctorate in 1884. For most of the war, Witherspoon served as part of the 42nd Mississippi Infantry, Davis' Brigade, Heth's Division, A. P. Hill Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. At the Battle of Gettysburg, Witherspoon was captured on Sunday, July 5th, 1863 while conducting a service for the wounded in a hospital tent. Chaplain Witherspoon was imprisoned at Fort McHenry, Baltimore, and paroled in 1863. He returned to the Confederate army until the surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. Witherspoon was an influential and outspoken Chaplain in the Confederate Army (ref. "Pastor Witherspoon Goes to War", Ronald Coddington, New York Times, April 09, 2011). 1st item - Diary starting July 7th, 1862 and concluding December 31st, 1862 (222 pages total). A large portion of the diary covers Chaplain Witherspoon's period in Richmond and the battle of Fredericksburg, VA. On 7/22/62, Witherspoon writes of visits to the battlefield of Seven Pines, "The first thing that attracted our notice was the immense swarm of flies which blackened the ground, and which having tasted blood of decaying flesh were perfectly rabid in their attacks upon our horses.." On page 65 titled "Frazier's Farm", Witherspoon's group came upon a "free negro whose house is perforated with hundreds of balls, says the victory was very complete on our side but our loss was fully as great as the enemy's he thinks even greater...the Yankees carried off great numbers of their dead while ours was all buried in the field." 7/28/62 - Witherspoon applies for a furlough to visit hospitals in Lynchburg at General Hood's office. He overhears General Hood say, "Grant it, of course...Let chaplains go to see the sick and wounded or anywhere else they want to go. I don't care, sir, where they go or how long they stay". Witherspoon wonders if this is an insult or compliment. On 8/28/62 - He is called to conduct a funeral service for a fallen officer. He goes to the hospital 'death house' with a group to retrieve the body and finds that during the night, "rats have eaten the face (of the deceased) so as to disfigure it most shockingly". 9/18/62 - Witherspoon goes to the War Department to inquire on a petition and is ushered into the Secretary's office. The individuals present include Senator Brown of Mississippi (who is "pacing up and down the floor"), an unnamed Senator from Kentucky, and the Speaker of the House, Mr. Bocock. On page 187 regarding Fredericksburg titled "Defending the Ford", Witherspoon gives a detailed account of the placement of the 42nd Mississippi at the fords of the Rappahannock River to prevent Union forces from crossing. He writes, "The fact was apparent that we were left without any support whatever. Neither cavalry or artillery were willing to support us..." Later, Witherspoon's regiment is sent to Goldsboro, NC, and the diary closes in December 1862 with an account of Witherspoon battling Typhoid fever (transcription summary courtesy Jay Warrick). 2nd item - 1875 autobiography penned by Chaplain Thomas Dwight Witherspoon (136 pages total). Witherspoon writes the autobiography from Petersburg, VA to his children. Insight is given to events that shaped Witherspoon's life and philosophy. Early in the diary, Witherspoon discusses the efforts of his wealthy uncle to leave provision upon death for all of his uncle's slaves to go to Liberia in Africa and set up a functioning society there. Unfortunately, it was not successful and may have influenced Witherspoons views on slavery for the remainder of his life. In his early years, Witherspoon's schooling was fairly extensive in Latin, Greek, and the Classics. He also shared sicknesses of youth including typhoid fevor and being bitten by a poisonous snake. He decided his senior year to seek the Gospel ministry as a profession. Regarding the Civil War, Witherspoon goes into depth on the causes of it and his views regarding the conflict. Condition: Both diaries in overall very good condition. It appears the 1862 diary may have incurred some water damage in the front of the diary and there appears to be traces of earlier writings, as this diary begins on page 35.
• GROUP OF 5 CIVIL WAR
  GROUP OF 5 CIVIL WAR WATERCOLORS(American, 19th century Five Civil War Watercolors, all unsigned, some inscribed variously, including one inscribed "Captain Abel Smith Jr./Co A 3rd Infantry N.Y.V./Fort McHenry Md. 1861", all watercolor on paper, the largest 8-1/2 x 7 in.; the smallest 4-1/4 x 6-3/4 in.; matching wood frames, the largest 9 x 7-1/2 in.; the smallest 7-1/4 x 5 in. Condition: all with toning, fading, small stains, most with losses to at least one corner; frames with wear and abrasions, replaced hangers, separation
• A. HOEN & CO. "FORT MCHENRY,"
  A. HOEN & CO. "FORT MCHENRY," LITHOGRAPH Lithograph, sight size: 9 3/4 x 16 1/4 in., framed.
• M. Paul Roche American b. 1888
  M. Paul Roche American b. 1888 ''Reville Fort McHenry'' etching signed ''Paul Roche'' lr 13 x 10 in. framed Estimate $ 50-100 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination of each lot prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• [Baltimore Harbor] Eight items
  [Baltimore Harbor] Eight items including: 1) Anonymous; ''Curtis' Bay; .....the Only Existing and Available Deep Water Harbor Contiguous to the City of Baltimore'' (Baltimore: Patapsco Land Co. 1874) 8vo cloth with folding map in pocket; 2) an original typed scripted draft of a report ''Improvement of the Patapsco Below Fort McHenry'' (circa 1890) etc. Estimate $ 125-200
• [Civil War Ephemera] Twelve
  [Civil War Ephemera] Twelve Patriotic Covers three of them postally used; together with three imprinted letter sheets one a letter from Fort Federal Hill March 10 1963 another Fort McHenry May 7 1861 the third from Stewart's Mansion July 31 1862 Estimate $ 150-250
• [Civil War Soldiers' Letters]
  [Civil War Soldiers' Letters] Five items on pictorial stationery including two of Fort Marshall with camp view by E. Sachse Sachse bird's-eye view of Fort Federal Hill another Sachse bird's-eye view of Baltimore looking south from the Washington Monument and a woodcut view of Fort McHenry published by Bond Estimate $ 150-250
• [Civil War Soldiers' Letters] Two
  [Civil War Soldiers' Letters] Two items written on printed letterhead of the office commissary of prisoners Fort McHenry Maryland one September 12 1864 and the other October 14 1865 the latter with original stamped envelope Estimate $ 100-150
• [Civil War Soldiers' Letters]
  [Civil War Soldiers' Letters] Four items all written by soldiers posted at Fort McHenry Baltimore 1862 and 1863 Estimate $ 150-250
• [Civil War Soldiers' Letters] Eight
  [Civil War Soldiers' Letters] Eight items four letters and a part printed general order written on letterhead of Fort McHenry another patriotic letter sheet addressed from ''Fort Lion '' October 1861 and two from Fort Marshall Estimate $ 100-200
• [Civil War Ephemera] Group of
  [Civil War Ephemera] Group of part-printed and hand-written documents relating to hospital administration including: an order to have awol soldiers from the Jarvis Hospital arrested and sent to Fort McHenry November 24 1863 and an inventory of possessions of a private who died in the hospital in Annapolis September 23 1864 Estimate $ 80-125
• [Postcards] Approximately ninety
  [Postcards] Approximately ninety cards with emphasis on military subjects including: Fort McHenry World War I operations and training at Camp Meade etc. Estimate $ 80-125
• [War of 1812] H. Niles Ed. ''The
  [War of 1812] H. Niles Ed. ''The Weekly Register'' Volume III (September 1812 - March 1813) octavo full sheet bounded Other Notes: This is the personal copy of John Stuart Skinner (the companion of Francis Scott Key during the bombardment of Fort McHenry) with his hand stamp and dated 1823 on the title page. Estimate $ 300-500 Spine is quite deteriorated hinges repaired with glue toned.
• [War of 1812] Two titles concerning
  [War of 1812] Two titles concerning the Battle for Baltimore (September 1814) 1) ''The Citizens Soldiers at Northpoint and Fort McHenry September 12 and 13 1814'' (Baltimore Freeman & Goodsmith circa 1840) octavo wraps with printed paper label; 2) ''The Citizens Soldiers at Northpoint and Fort McHenry September 12 and 13 1814'' (Baltimore C. S. Saffell 1889) octavo pictorial cloth Estimate $ 60-90
• [Star-Spangled Banner] Sheet
  [Star-Spangled Banner] Sheet music containing ''The Battle of the Wabash'' together with ''Anacreon in Heaven'' and ''Fort McHenry or the Star-Spangled Banner'' (Philadelphia: G. E. Blake late 1814) Estimate $ 300-500
• [Star-Spangled Banner] Group of
  [Star-Spangled Banner] Group of printed titles connected with Fort McHenry and the Star-Spangled Banner Centennial including a printed cotton handkerchief; the official programme of the ''National Star-Spangled Banner Centennial'' 1914; Francis Scott Key III ''Our Flag'' pamphlet 1914; S.S. Sheads ''Guardian of the Star-Spangled Banner'' (Baltimore: Toomey 1999) wraps; Rev. S. F. Smith America.''Our National Hymm'' Boston (Lothrop 1879) a quarto pictorial cloth Estimate $ 60-90
• [Photographs] Group of twelve
  [Photographs] Group of twelve vintage prints mostly with a military theme including: ''Photograph of the Old Guard Band Aboard a Pungy '' by McCabe the late submarine ''Agronaut '' under construction at the Columbian Ironworks (possibly a vintage copy photo) series of views inside Fort McHenry late 19th century military event at the Baltimore Schuetzen Park probably 1870s etc. Estimate $ 150-250
• [Civil War Camp Views] Five
  [Civil War Camp Views] Five chromolithographs 1) ''Camp of the Duryea's Zouaves Federal Hill Baltimore Md. '' by E. Sachse 1861; 2) ''Fort McHenry '' by A. Hoen; 3) ''Camp Belger Baltimore Md. '' by E. Sachse 1862; 4) ''U.S.A. General Hospital McKims Mansion Baltimore Md. '' by E. Sachse. 1862; 5) ''Camp of the 7th Main Regt. at Potter's Hill Baltimore'' Estimate $ 250-500 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• [Civil War Camp Views] Eight
  [Civil War Camp Views] Eight chromolithographs by E. Sachse Baltimore 1) ''Camp Andrew 17th Regt. Mass. V. Stewart's Grove Baltimore Md.;'' 2) ''Camp Duryea's Zouaves Federal Hill Baltimore Md. '' 1861; 3) ''Fort McHenry Baltimore Md. '' 1862; 4) ''Fort Federal Hill Baltimore Md. '' 1862; 5) ''Camp of the 7 Me. V. Rgt. Patterson Park Baltimore Md. '' 1861; 6) U.S.A. Gen. Hospital Patterson Park Baltimore Md. '' 1863; 7) Camp Chaseborough Baltimore MD. '' 1863; 8) ''Camp Belger Baltimore Md. '' 1862; framed Estimate $ 600-900 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• [Civil War Camp Views] Eight
  [Civil War Camp Views] Eight chromolithographs 1) ''Camp of 21st Indiana Regt. at Druid Hill Park Baltimore '' by Hunckel & Son; 2) ''Lafayette Barracks Baltimore Md. '' E. Sachse 1862; 3) ''Camp of the Massachusetts Second Compy. Light Artillery E. Sachse 1861; 4) ''Fort McHenry Baltimore Md. '' E. Sachse 1862; 5) ''Camp of the 6th N.Y. St. V. Artillery Regt. at Millington Baltimore '' by Hunckel & Son; 6) ''Fort Marshall Baltimore Md. '' by E. Sachse 1862; 7) ''Camp Chapin Baltimore Md. '' by E. Sachse 1862; 8) ''Camp Washburn '' by E. Sachse 1861 Estimate $ 700-1 000 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• [Civil War Camp Views] Six
  [Civil War Camp Views] Six chromolithographs 1) ''Fort Federal Hill Baltimore Md. '' 1862; 2) ''Fort McHenry Baltimore Md. '' 1862; 3) ''Camp Patterson Park Baltimore Md. '' 1862; 4) ''Camp Belger Baltimore Md. '' 1862; 5) ''Jarvis General Hospital Baltimore Maryland;'' 6) ''Camp Burnside Annapolis Md. '' 1862 by E. Sachse Estimate $ 500-800 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• [Civil War Camp Views] Two items 1)
  [Civil War Camp Views] Two items 1) ''Fort McHenry Baltimore Md. '' by J.H. Bufford 1861; 2) ''Camp Andrew 17th Regt. Mass. V. Stewart's Grove Baltimore Md. '' by E Sachse 1861 Estimate $ 200-300 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• [Civil War Camp Views] Two
  [Civil War Camp Views] Two chromolithographs 1) ''Fort McHenry Baltimore Md. '' after Cpl. E.S. Lloyd (New York: J.H. Bufford 1861); 2) ''Camp Andrew 17th Regt. Mass. V. Stewart's Grove Baltimore Md. '' by E. Sachse 1861 Estimate $ 300-500 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• [Civil War Camp View] E. Sachse;
  [Civil War Camp View] E. Sachse; ''Fort McHenry Baltimore Md.'' 1862 chromolithograph 16 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. framed Estimate $ 150-250 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• [Civil War Camp Views] Two items 1)
  [Civil War Camp Views] Two items 1) ''Fort McHenry from a sketch by Corporal E.S. Lloyd 3rd Bat. Rifles M. V. M. '' by Hoen; 2) ''Fort McHenry Baltimore Md. '' by E. Sachse 1861 Estimate $ 200-400 All property is sold as-is. No condition report is supplied. Prospective buyers should submit an inquiry requesting detailed examination prior to bidding. Back   Inquiry   Email Lot   © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
• Pair of restrike Fort McHenry
  Pair of restrike Fort McHenry prints framed and Edward Sachse. ''Fort McHenry Baltimore '' color lithograph framed Estimate $ 100-200 No condition report supplied.
• Two reproduction prints including
  Two reproduction prints including Fort McHenry and Battle of Patapsco Neck framed Estimate $ 40-60 No condition report supplied.
• William M. Apple Civil War
  William M. Apple Civil War historical memorabilia including two tintypes, family letters from Fort McHenry, Cedar Creek, Camp Russell, etc., a scent bottle with eagle clasp, and two books: "Views of Gettysburg Battlefield" and "Battles of the War for the Union". Tintype: 3 1/4" x 2 1/2".