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MILITARY COMMISSION

• PRESIDENTIAL MILITARY
  PRESIDENTIAL MILITARY COMMISSIONPRESIDENTIAL MILITARY COMMISSION, Abraham Lincoln (U.S. President, 1861-1865) and Edwin Stanton (Secretary of War, 1862-1868), signed in ink. Commission to Edwin Ball, appointed First Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of Cavalry, April 5, 1862, also dated July 2, 1862. Complements Lot 150 in this auction.
• PRESIDENTIAL MILITARY
  PRESIDENTIAL MILITARY COMMISSIONPRESIDENTIAL MILITARY COMMISSION, Andrew Johnson (U.S. President, 1865-1869) and Edwin Stanton (Secretary of War, 1862-1868), stamped signed. Commission to Edwin Ball, appointed Captain in the Second Regiment of Cavalry, July 25, 1865, also dated April 20, 1866. Complements Lot 151 in this auction.
• [Maryland Militia] Four military
  [Maryland Militia] Four military commissions 1) Governor J.H. Stone to Tristram Meridith as Anson in the 35th Regt. of Militia Queen Anne Co. June 1796; 2) Joseph Kent appointing Samuel R. Balenner as Captain of a company in the 52nd Regt. of Militia Baltimore City 1826; 3) T.W. Veazey appointing John E. Stansbury as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Baltimore City Militia 1836; 4) William Grason appointing Samuel Ridenour a First Lieutenant in the Union Rifle Co. Baltimore City 1841 each part printed on paper signed by the sitting Governor Estimate $ 100-200
• FRANCIS BERNARD 1766 MILITARY
  FRANCIS BERNARD 1766 MILITARY COMMISSION DOCUMENT A 1766 military commission document bearing the signature of Sir Francis Bernard, dating to reign of King George III in the Massachusetts Bay Colony of New England, 20"h x 23"w with frame
• FRANCIS BERNARD 1766 MILITARY
  FRANCIS BERNARD 1766 MILITARY COMMISSION DOCUMENT A 1766 military commission document bearing the signature of Sir Francis Bernard, dating to reign of King George III in the Massachusetts Bay Colony of New England, 20"h x 23"w with frame
• MILITARY COMMISSIONMILITARY
  MILITARY COMMISSIONMILITARY COMMISSION, signed by President Theodore Roosevelt to Alexander Wheeler Chilton, appointing him as Second Lieutenant of Infantry. Signed on January 4, 1908. Also signed by Secretary of War, William H. Taft, including Blue US War Office Seal. Opening measures 18.5" x 14.5". In a metal frame; 24.75" x 20.5" overall.
• A NAPOLEON BONAPARTE SIGNED
  A NAPOLEON BONAPARTE SIGNED MILITARY DOCUMENTA Napoleon Bonaparte autographed military commission document, 1806An August, 1806 Military Commision pertaining to General Jacques David Martin de Campredon (1761-1837) who previously commanded the A
• [Civil War - Manuscripts] Civil War
  [Civil War - Manuscripts] Civil War General Orders Referencing the Firing Squad for Union Deserters & a Confederate Spy  Lot of 2 including: General Orders No. 114 dated May 4 1863 ordering William F. Corbin and T.G. McGraw of the so-called Confederate Army to be shot unto death at Johnson's Island Ohio for the crimes of recruiting men within the United States to take up arms against the government and carrying mail intended for those in arms against the government. Issued by Major General Ambrose E. Burnside and approved by the President. and General Court Martial Orders No. 39 dated October 18 1864 at Army of the Potomac headquarters issued by command of Major General Meade listing cases of nine men charged with desertion or drunkenness on duty. All four men found guilty of desertion were sentenced to be shot to death with musketry but three had their sentence commuted to hard labor at Dry Tortugas. The fourth Private John Velon Co. G 5th New Hampshire who deserted while on picket duty and attempted to reach the enemy's lines had his sentence upheld. He was executed October 24 1864 near Petersburg Virginia. Condition: Very good.
• COURT MARTIAL DOCUMENT; FORBES'S
  COURT MARTIAL DOCUMENT; FORBES'S EXPEDITION, 1758 Paul Jackson (1729-1767, Captain in PA Militia, formerly Professor of Greek and Latin and Clerk of Trustees at University of Pennsylvania, later a physician and judge in Chester Co.) Original ADS, comprising a record of the proceedings of a court martial ordered by Col. Hugh Mercer at Ft. Bedford, near Raystown (now Bedford, PA), Sept 8, 1758; 1 p. folio. Three of the four cases involved soldiers under command of Capt James Robertson, 42nd Regt. of Foot, who, upon return from road-building at Laurel Hill, had fired their weapons against orders. One was acquitted, but the other two received 300 and 500 lashes with cat o' nine tails for the infraction. The fourth case involved a wagoneer who defied Major Joseph Shippen's authority and was sentenced to 300 lashes.
• CIVIL WAR COMMUTATION
  CIVIL WAR COMMUTATION DOCUMENTSThree Civil War antique historical documents regarding Samuel L. More. Ohio Commutation papers and CAMP CHASE Discharge certificate. COMMUTATION MONEY document, triplicate form printed by Fitch, Estee, Co., dated June 17, 1864, recording the $300 payment. Accompanying this is the CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION is a printed copy of Form 32, partially redacted to change the exemption from Disability to Commutation. Third document is a DISCHARGE ORDER May 8, 1865. More enrolled as a Private in Company D, 198 Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, March 1865, Camp Chase. Commutation was profitable for the military but wildly unpopular, leading to the New York City Draft Riot, July 1863. Draft Week degenerated into a major conflict with President Lincoln diverting several regiments to the city. Handwritten note, red ink, on the side of the Discharge reading "Paid in Full May 13,1868" and signed by the Paymaster. Commutation papers approx. 8-3/8" x 4-1/4", 8-1/4" x 6-1/2", discharge 8-3/4". Certificate of Exemption and Discharge both having folds, the Exemption with one area of approx. 1/4" break on fold. Some toning and staining, rough edges, all common for age. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA MILITIA
  CONFEDERATE VIRGINIA MILITIA ARTILLERY COMMISSION: Commission to Walter D. Leake appointing him Captain in the Virginia Militia Artillery 2nd Regiment 3rd Regiment 2nd division. Leake's unit was subsequently called Leake's Company Virginia Light Artillery and was attached to the Army of Tennessee and saw service in South Carolina and Tennessee suffering heavy losses at Shiloh. Commission is signed by Gov. John Letcher and dated July 29 1861. Sight size 7 1/2'' x 9 3/4'' framed under glass 9 3/4'' x 12 3/4''.CONDITION: Note toning some minor bleed through of writing on back.
• GEORGE CLINTON 1778 MILITARY
  GEORGE CLINTON 1778 MILITARY COMMISSIONScarce New York military commission conferring the rank of major to Peter Fell, 6th Reg., Dutchess County militia. Wartime document signed in 1778 by GEORGE CLINTON, considered one of the nation's Founding Fathers. Clinton served as Vice Presidentof the US, as well as New York governor. Document signed also by JOHN MORIN SCOTT, New York's first Secretary of State and a founding member of the Sons of Liberty. Document measures about 8-1/4" x 12". This document is one of several dozen important signed pieces in today's sale that were part of a large collection of American historical documents from 1650 through WWII. The estate collection, assembled from about 1920-1960, has never been offered for sale at auction. See images. This itemcan be shipped in-house.
• TWO 18TH CENTURY MILITARY
  TWO 18TH CENTURY MILITARY COMMISSION DOCUMENTS.ONE IS AN APPOINTMENT FOR EBENEZER AKIN TO BE LIEUTENANT OF THE FOURTH FOOT COMPANY IN THE TOWN OF DARTMOUTH, SIGNED BY WILLIAM SHIRLEY, GOVERNOR IN CHIEF, 12 1/2" X 15 3/4". SHOWS OLD REPAIRED CENTER, MINOR TEARS AND DISCOLORATION. THE OTHER IS A MILITARY COMMISSION FOR EBENEZER AKIN TO BE CAPTAIN OF THE FIRST MILITARY CAPTAIN OF FOOT IN THE TOWN OF DARTMOUTH, 1762, SIGNED BY FRANCIS BERNARD, GOVERNOR IN CHIEF, 13" X 16 1/2". SHOWS CHIPPING ON EDGES , OLD REPAIRS AND PAPER LOSS IN LEFT HAND CORNER. PROVENANCE: FAIRHAVEN COLONIAL CLUB.
• U.S. Naval officer's dr
  U.S. Naval officer's dr
• PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY'S
  PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY'S MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPERSPRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY'S MILITARY DISCHARGE PAPERS, President William McKinley's discharge papers from Company E, 23W Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry; presented to First Lady Ida McKinley, as stated at bottom, document with scenes of Civil War battles, paper mounted on canvas, h: 25 x w: 20 in.
• ABRAHAM LINCOLN SIGNED WAR
  ABRAHAM LINCOLN SIGNED WAR COMMISSION DOCUMENTCivil War military appointment commission document signed by both President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton in black ink, dated July 1863, conferring the rank of Captain in the Veterens Reserve Corps to James H. Remington. Housed in black painted wooden frame. Sight - 19 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed - 22 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W. Note: James H. Remington was born in Warwick, RI in 1838. He attended East Greenwich Academy before going to Brown University, where he graduated as valedictorian in 1862. In September of that year he was mustered as captain of Company H, 7th Regiment, RI Infantry. His active military career only lasted until December 13, 1862 when he was wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia. A musket ball shattered his lower jaw and he was formally discharged by reason of disability in May 1863. Remington returned to Rhode Island where he was elected in April l863 to the RI House of Representatives as a representative from Warwick. He resigned his seat in June as he was eager to return to military service. He accepted a captain's commission in the newly formed Veterans Reserve Corps (initially called the Invalid Corps). He was immediately ordered to report for duty at Knight General Hospital in New Haven, CT where he assisted with the formation of companies for the Veterans Reserve Corps. After serving with several different units in Connecticut and Virginia, he settled in as captain with Company E, 1st Regiment of the Veterans Reserve Corps. The company's primary duty was in Elmira, NY to guard rebel prisoners at Camp Chemung from November 1864 to June 1865. (Biography courtesy of the Rhode Island Historical Society). (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Fading of ink to the center of the document, some minor stains to the perimeter, possible tear lower right margin. Nice clear Presidential signature.
• MILITARY COMMISSION WITH ANDREW
  MILITARY COMMISSION WITH ANDREW JOHNSON'S SIGNATURE. Dated March 13th 1865 and October 10th 1866. Promoting Samuel Evans to the rank of Captain ''for faithful and meritorious services in the wilderness campaign Virginia''. Stamped signatures of Edwin M. Stanton and Andrew Johnson. 16 3/4'' h. 13 1/4'' w. Framed and matted with pictures of both men. 29 1/2'' h. 21'' w.
• WILLIAM MCKINLEY AND ELIHU ROOT
  WILLIAM MCKINLEY AND ELIHU ROOT SIGNED MILITARY COMMISSION, 1901 16 X 20 3/4 IN. (40.6 X 52.7 CM.)WILLIAM MCKINLEY AND ELIHU ROOT SIGNED MILITARY COMMISSION, 1901, [Presidential] appointing John J. O'Connell Lt. Colonel of Infantry. Dated July 5, 1901, with seal of the United States and the blue seal at lower left Catalogue note: Signed two months before McKinley's assassination in New York on September 14, 1901. Dimensions: 16 x 20 3/4 in. (40.6 x 52.7 cm.)
• MINIATURE ON PAPER OF MILITARY
  MINIATURE ON PAPER OF MILITARY OFFICER. American or European ca.1820s. Officer in uniform with epaulettes and medals. In a brass frame 4 3/4''h. 4''w.
• ANDREW JOHNSON WAR COMMISSION
  ANDREW JOHNSON WAR COMMISSION DOCUMENTMilitary appointment commission's document with steel engraved stamp signature for President Andrew Johnson and hand signed by Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton, conferring the rank of Major to J. H. Remington, dated May 1866 with blue seal. Housed in black painted wooden frame. Sight - 19 1/2" H x 15 1/2" W. Framed - 22 1/2" H x 18 1/2" W. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Some fading of ink to the center of the document, some minor stains to the upper margin, fold lines visible to the center.
• [Maryland militia] Three part
  [Maryland militia] Three part printed commissions each signed by the Governor of Maryland including 1) to James Amoss Jr. 1st Lieutenant of Captain Paca Smith's Troop of Horse (March 16 1812); 2) to David W. Duncan Ensign of Captain Luke Kierstead's Co. (June 12 1812) signed by Gov. Bowie; 3) Sheppard C. Leakin Captain in the 6th Regiment of Militia (May 31 1813) signed by Gov. Winder Estimate $ 200-300
• TWO MILITARY OFFICER'S CAPSTwo
  TWO MILITARY OFFICER'S CAPSTwo Military Officer's Caps,
• COMMISSIONING DOCUMENT, WILLIAM IV,
  COMMISSIONING DOCUMENT, WILLIAM IV, 1765-1837,King of Great Britain and Ireland, and Hardy, Thomas Masterman, Nelson's flag captain on the Victory and later admiral. Commissioning document signed by William IV and Masterman appointing Major General Sir Charles Cockburn, the Inspector General of the Corps of Marines. It is a one-page oblong folio on vellum with a blue revenue stamp on the left. It is also signed by Sir John Barlow, traveler, explorer, and secretary to the admiralty. Sight size 11 1/2" x 12 1/2", in a modern frame 18" x 19 1/2". Very good condition. Provenance: Webb estate, possibly Mags bros.
• CIVIL WAR OFFICER'S COMMISSION,
  CIVIL WAR OFFICER'S COMMISSION, SIGNED LINCOLN Original part-printed certificate signed in full by the President and co-signed by Simon Cameron, Secretary of War, issued on May 6, 1861, naming Robert L. Eastman a 2nd Lieutenant in the 6th Regiment of Infantry; vellum, 17 3/4 X 14 3/4 in., by sight, framed. Eastman graduate West Point in 1861. He was cited for gallant and meritorious service at Gaines' Mill and Malvern Hill in June and July, 1862, and reached rank of Brevet Major. Shortly after he was assigned to West Point as a drawing and geography instructor, and died on Nov. 7, 1865.
• MINIATURE: MILITARY GENTLEMAN,
  MINIATURE: MILITARY GENTLEMAN, DEPICTS EARLY 19TH C. EAST INDIA COMPANY OFFICER, OVAL SUPPORT, WHITE JACKET WITH STANDING TALL BLUE...MINIATURE: Military gentleman, depicts early 19th C. East India Company Officer, oval support, white jacket with standing tall blue collar, gold buttons and trim, brown hair, long sideburns and mustache, likely ivory, papier mache frame, decorative bezel, floral ring (loose in frame), ss. 2 1/2" x 2"
• Oil on canvas portrait of a
  Oil on canvas portrait of a military officer 19th c. 26"x21"
• 1 piece. (African-American
  1 piece. (African-American Subject.) (United States Congress.) Senate Amendment 41. [Washington], March 15, 1864. 1 sheet (2 pp.), 12 x 8 inches (305 x 203 mm); chipping along gutter edge - no loss of text, heavy staining across middle of document. "That when any person of African descent, whose service or labor is claimed in any state, shall be mustered into the military or naval service of The Unites States, his wife and children... shall foreverafter be free..." Unsold
• COLLECTION OF ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR
  COLLECTION OF ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR EPHEMERA: To include 1) Commission to George Maxwell Chambers by Gov. Thomas Ford to rank of Colonel in the 34th Regiment Illinois Militia. Signed by Gov. Ford & Thompson Campbell Secretary of State dated Sept. 19 1844. Note seam tears. In same frame is a order from Colonel Chambers to Capt. John McDonald to have 50 men ready. 2) Draft notice dated April 8 1865. 3) Mexican War Announcement of victory in 2 battles. Note heavy folds and seam tears. 4) March 1865 appointment of Harrison Weltzhimer to Corporal Co. K 28th Regt. Illinois & 1866 discharge of Weltzhimer. 5) Assorted pensions deeds and other items.CONDITION: Note folds and other condition issues with paper.
• 1 piece. Printed Leaflet .
  1 piece. Printed Leaflet . Supervisory Committee on Colored Enlistments. (Philadelphia), 1210 Chestnut Street, June 27, 1863. 4 pp., 4to; minor foxing. Civil War military recruitment appeal directed to "men of color." With cognate leaf bearing printed fund raising appeal.
• PORTRAIT OF MILITARY MAN, 19TH C,
  PORTRAIT OF MILITARY MAN, 19TH C, OIL ON CANVAS, A MAN WITH DARK HAIR AND EYES WEARS A HIGH COLLAR, AND JACKET WITH SIX GOLD ANCHOR...Portrait of military man, 19th C, oil on canvas, a man with dark hair and eyes wears a high collar, and jacket with six gold anchor buttons, bears signature and date lower right corner, "J. Henson Pir...1812", framed, concave-molded gilt frame with some minor loss, 4 inches deep, a partial stamp visible verso on replaced stretcher: "Charles G. Bearce/ 87 Porter St. / Melrose Mass."; restored and relined, wear consistent with age including cracquelare, ss: 23 1/4" h. x 18 1/2" w. [
• MILITARY ILLUSTRATION: Depicts US
  MILITARY ILLUSTRATION: Depicts US Marine Troops in a Desert, Gouache/Paper, illustration size 18 1/8'' x 50'', under matte is a stamp 20449, unsigned, framed, 23 1/2'' x 61''.
• MINIATURE: MILITARY MAN,
  MINIATURE: MILITARY MAN, DEPICTING ENGLISH OFFICER, POSSIBLY A CAPTAIN IN NAPOLEONIC WAR, RECTANGULAR SUPPORT, RED JACKET WITH STAND...MINIATURE: Military man, depicting English officer, possibly a Captain in Napoleonic War, rectangular support, red jacket with standing blue collar, gold trim and epaulets, some loss to color on breast below collar, ink inscription on paper "Maj. King", likely ivory in ebonized wood frame, floral ring, metal bezel, ss: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
• [Maryland Militia] Group of
  [Maryland Militia] Group of papers including: part printed Commission of Governor Charles Ridgely of Hampton to Robert A. Taylor as Ensign in the 5th Regt. Baltimore City Militia November 14 1817; together with a printed pamphlet ''Constitution and Muster Roll of the 'Columbian Volunteers' 5th Regt. Maryland Militia '' (Baltimore: 1818) a handwritten receipt to Taylor for $150 cash for a dinner ''Furnished the Columbia Volunteers on the 4th of July '' and a part printed fine issued to Mr. C. Mayer for failure to attend militia parade September-November 1818 Estimate $ 100-200 Commission is in poor condition.
• ANTIQUE PORTRAIT OF MILITARY
  ANTIQUE PORTRAIT OF MILITARY OFFICERCirca early 1800's watercolor portrait of a millitary officer identified CAP'N NATE PAINE. Image 4.25 x 4 inches plus frame.
• ATTRIBUTED TO PAOLO FIAMMINGO DEI
  ATTRIBUTED TO PAOLO FIAMMINGO DEI FRANCESCHI: MILITARY ENCAMPMENT AND EXECUTION Drawing 8 x 5 7/8 in. (sight).
• WATERCOLOR DRAWING OF MILITARY
  WATERCOLOR DRAWING OF MILITARY OFFICERWatercolor drawing of military officer on horseback, mid 19th c. , in a painted pine frame - 12" x 10". Provenance: A Pennsylvania collection. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Frame - sporadic surface abrasions. Image - light toning and stains.