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Lot 390
French Possessions-WWII Issues. Includes: New Caledonia- 1 Franc. 1942; 50 Centimes, 1, 2, 5, 20 Francs (both varieties). 1943; Morocco - 1943 first issue 10, 50, 100 Francs, second issue 20 Francs, 1944 Emergency Fractionals; Région Economique d'Algérie, Régence de Tunis; French West Africa; French Army Occupation issue 5 Francs; Red Cross Bon de Solidarité 10 Francs, others. Generally Fine-Uncirculated. [26]
Lot 527
Civil War. Alexander, Edward Porter: Military Memoirs of a Confederate-A Critical Narrative. New York; Charles Scribner's Sons, 1908. 8vo, hard cover, frontis photo plates of Alexander, maps and tables, 634pp. A CSA Brigadier General during the war, Alexander commanded the massive artillery barrage preceding Pickett's Charge and is also noted for his early use of observation balloons during combat. Douglas Southall Freeman praised this work as "altogether the best critique of the operations of the Army of Northern Virginia". Ex-Libris East Hampton Library, some spine cover separation, diagonal fold last index page, clean pages, Very Good.
Lot 531
Civil War. Casler, John Overton: Four Years in the Stonewall Brigade. Guthrie, OK, State Capital Printing Company, 1893. Small octavo, illustrated blue cloth cover, floral endpapers, 495pp. First Edition. As much a rogue as a rebel, and far from a model soldier, Private Casler pens the verité of camp life and combat and the harsh existence in Stonewall's ranks. His frank confessions of his service in the Army of Northern Virginia and his unapologetic recollections are among the most sought after and cited accounts of a Confederate soldier. Rare first edition in excellent shape, Fine.
Lot 532
Civil War. Chamberlain, Joshua L.: The Passing of the Armies. New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons (Knickerbocker Press), 1915. 8vo, blue cloth covers, photo plates and folding maps, 392pp. An account of the last campaign of the Army of the Potomac, this book was published a year after the death of Chamberlain, famed defender of Little Round Top, Brevet Major-General, later Governor of Maine and President of Bowdoin College. Penned inscription on front endpaper. Fine.
Lot 535
Civil War. Downs, Edward C.: Four Years A Scout And Spy. Zanesville, Ohio; Hugh Dunne, 1866. 8vo, green hard covers, 404pp, one page Dunne advertisement. A narrative of the "thrilling adventures, narrow escapes…and amusing incidents of Corporal Ruggles…as a scout and spy for the Federal Army." Some foxing and staining, a few stray pencil marks, some dogearred corners and two missing corners, Good-About Very Good
Lot 558
Civil War. Riling, Ray and Harwell, Richard: Uniform and Dress of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States of America Philadelphia, 1960. Gray boards, color and b&w illustrations. Printing of 2,000 copies. Very scarce single volume reference for the official regulations on color, design, rank markings and accessory details for the Confederate Army and Navy from the 1861 Richmond edition. Minor stain on one page edge, otherwise Near New.
Lot 561
Civil War. Sheridan, Philip Henry. Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan. General United States Army. New York; Charles L. Webster & Co., 1888. 2 Volumes. 8vo, illustrated green hard covers, illustrations and maps-some folding. The memoirs of the Major General who brought scorched earth tactics to the Civil War, includes his post-Civil War duty in Texas, Louisiana and the West, and his observations during the Franco-Prussian War. Nice, clean books, Very Good. [2]
Lot 565
Civil War. Wise, Jennings Cropper: The Long Arm of Lee. Lynchburg, VA; J.P. Bell Co., 1915. 2 Volumes. 8vo, red cloth board covers, gilt title, pictorial spine, illustrated. A history of ordnance and artillery of the Army of Northern Virginia. A few small corner bends toward back, light soiling on one cover, Very Good+.
Lot 570
U.S. Militaria and Civil War. Lot of books: Official Army Register 1861. Washington, 1861. 12mo. Later bound with gilt title, 69pp. Ex-libris; Crute's Confederate Staff Officers. Powhatan, VA, 1982; Catalogue of the Military Library of John Page Nicholson. Reprint of 1914 edition; Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army, 2 Volumes. Olde Soldiers 1988 Reprint of the 1903 edition; and Albert's Record of American Uniform and Historical Buttons-Bicentennial Edition. The first Very Good, the others Fine or better. [6]
Lot 580
Lot ofCivil War-related books: Sherman, William Tecumseh: Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman Written by Himself. NY, 1875. 2 Volumes; McClellan, George Brinton: McClellan's Own Story-The War for the Union. NY, 1887; The Life, Campaigns, and Public Services of General McClellan. Philadelphia, 1864. 12mo. Very old pencil inscription inside cover, light foxing; Pickett, George: The Heart of a Soldier as Revealed in the Intimate Letters of Genl. George E. Pickett CSA. NY, 1913. Contemporary review pasted down inside cover; Eckenrode, H.J. & Conrad, Bryan: James Longstreet-Lee's War Horse. Chapel Hill, 1936, First Edition; Gerrish, Rev. Theodore: Army Life-A Private's Reminiscences of the Civil War. Portland, ME, 1882. Ex-libris signature of "Mr. Joseph Mears Morrill Maine" inside cover. Mears was a private in the 'L' Co. of the Maine 1st Heavy Artillery; Glazier, Captain Willard: Heroes of Three Wars. Philadelphia, 1880. Some fraying of the spine; Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War. NY, 1866. 2 volumes. Folio. Some page nicking, and fraying and cracking of spines; also McClure's Lincoln's Yarns and Stories. Spine separating. Generally Very Good. [11]
Lot 990
Argentina. Medal for the Chaco Campaign, 1870-1884. With Bar for the 'Expedicion 1884'. Gold (10-12k?). 31 mm. Argentine Arms; CAMPAÑA DEL CHACO around, rev. LA NACION ARGENTINA in three lines within wreath. On blue-white-blue moiré ribbon with fancy scrollwork top pin-bar. This handsome medal was awarded to Leopoldo Arnaud, head of the main scientific team in the 1884 Chaco Expedition. Lying in the northeastern part of Argentina, the Chaco region is part of the Gran Chaco in the Rio de la Plata basin, a massive, semi-arid expanse of near impenetrable forests straddling southeast Bolivia, northern Argentina, northern Paraguay and parts of the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Matto Grosso do Sul. Early on, the Conquistadores attempted to penetrate its unwelcoming wilderness, but the vegetation, fierce indigenous tribes and lack of water turned them back.Becoming lost in the forest while hunting soon after entering the Chaco, Arnaud wrote: "the Indians, the beasts, the deadly reptiles, that was the picture I was facing. Nobody can fully understand…the sensation you go through when stepping onto a totally virgin terrain, on a land on which there is not even the slightest trace of civilized man." Though isolated and uninviting, the Gran Chaco became a disputed territory from 1810 onward -- culminating in the bloody Chaco War of 1932-1935 between Bolivian and Paraguay.Propelled by Buenos Aires desire to "advance civilization and progress," Argentina mounted a number of expeditions from 1870 to 1884 to pacify the indigenous population. In October, 1884, it mounted the largest military campaign ever conducted in the Chaco. Under the command of General Benjamín Victorica, the campaign utilized several cavalry regiments; the indigenous resistance proved no match for the Argentine Remingtons. Teams of scientists, technicians, and engineers accompanied the army with a mandate to survey and map the area, and gather data on its geography, flora, fauna and peoples. Leading the scientific team was Leopoldo Arnaud, who afterwards published in 1889 "Del Timbó al Tartagal: Impresiones de un viaje á través del Gran Chaco". Thin edge split as made. Toned Choice Extremely Fine and Very Rare.
Lot 1027
Livingston, Peter van Brugh (1710-1792). Son of Philip Livingston and Catherine van Brugh Livingston, partners with William Alexander in shipping business in New York City; became one of the original trustees of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton) in 1748; delegate to NY Provincial Congresses, and president (1775 and 1776-1777), provincial (then New York State) treasurer (1776-1778); and Alexander, William, Lord Stirling (1726-1783). Business partners with Livingston; cultivating 2,100 grapevines on his NJ estate, he helped establish viticulture and wine-making in North American colonies; a major figure in the Revolution, Williams was appointed Brig. General in the Continental Army in March 1776, praised by both Washington and the British (who took him prisoner) for his bravery in the Battle of Long island, promoted to Maj. General after his release, served with distinction up to his death months before the end of the war. Autograph Document Signed "P.V.B. Livingston" and below "Wm. Alexander". Indenture, one page, 33 1/8 x 23", on vellum, New York City, May 10, 1754. The document from Peter van Brugh Livingston and William Alexander to one Jacobus Van Dyke concerns the "Release for a House and Lot of Ground in King Street". Livingston and Alexander sign in lovely hand at the bottom right, a paper seal affixed next to each signature. At the bottom left, as witnesses to the Razure of Richard Waldron and his wife Hannah (who are part of the indenture) are the signatures of William Waddell and Gerard Bancker (the senior, his son Gerard Bancker Jr. would be a NYC surveyor, NY State Treasurer and director of the Bank of New York). In the document synopsis on verso, Jacobus van Dyke is spelled `Jacobus Van Dyck'. Light soiling generally in margins, a fine and well-preserved document.
Lot 1030
Barton, Clarissa Harlow - "Clara" (1821-1912). Founder, in 1881, of the American Red Cross (she was introduced to the International Red Cross in 1869 during a trip to Geneva, and went on to work with the organization and the Grand Duchess of Baden during the Franco-Prussian War); pioneer American teacher, patent clerk (becoming first woman to hold substantial clerkship in the federal government), nurse , civil rights activist and humanitarian; worked on the front line distributing aid during the Civil War, served as "Lady in Charge" of the hospitals at the front of the Army of the James. Autograph Letter Signed "Clara Barton". One page on American Association of the Red Cross letterhead, with full masthead below Red Cross cap, 8 ¼ x 10 ½", Hotel de la Poste, Geneva Sept. 23, 1884. Writing to Mr. Bergman, Barton says she hopes to visit him at his summer retreat and regrets his illness. She notes that she is about to close up work in Geneva and will be off to visit Strasbourg (where she superintended the supplying of work to the poor after the Siege of Paris in 1871) with stops at friends along the way, then on to Karlsruhe and Baden to visit the Grand Duchess. Writing shows through from the other side which appears to be in Barton's hand (so there may be an additional page to this letter). Some minor paper nicks on edges, Fine. Attractively matted and framed with a large B&W depiction of Barton.
Lot 1031
Burr, Aaron. Revolutionary War hero, took part in Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec, distinguished himself at battle of Quebec; came under the wing of General Israel Putnam; Burr saved an entire brigade from capture after the British landing on Manhattan, but for some reason George Washington failed to commend Burr's actions (a sure fire way of getting a promotion), which likely led to their eventual estrangement; made Lieutenant-Colonel July 1777 in Malcolm's Additional Continental Regiment; resigned from the Continental Army in March 1779 because of continuing bad health, though he remained active in the war; successful lawyer and politician, New York Attorney General, NY Senator, Third Vice President of the United States (1801-1805), mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton in infamous duel outside Weehawken, NJ, July 11, 1804. Autograph Document Signed "A Burr AD". 9 1/3 x 3 1/3" note, n.d. Burr writes while in service during the Revolution, likely while as an aide to Putnam: "Sir General Putnam orders that two thousand three pound ball be immediately cast at the Furnace of the Forest of Deane and desires that you will forward directions for this Purpose". "B. Gen Geo Clinton" is noted bottom left. The document is pasted in (on one end) to the blank back page of Volume I of J. Parton's "The Life and Times of Aaron Burr". New York; Mason Brothers, 1858. Small Octavo, ¾ leather covers, gilt titles and decoration on spines, marbled endpapers. Both Volumes of this 2 Volume work are included. Various old clippings are pasted down to the back blank pages. Also laid in is a `Facsimile of the Signatures to the Declaration of Independence…from Binns Celebrated Engraving.' "Department of State, 19th April 1819….John Quincy Adams" at bottom. George Clinton, one of the founding fathers of the United States - Governor of NY (1777-95), later fourth Vice President of the United States (1805-1812) -- was at the time of this note a Brigadier General in the Continental Army, commanding forces at Ft. Clinton and Ft. Montgomery in Orange Co., NY. In the vicinity of Sterling Mine, the Forest of Dean mine was a very extensive bed of magnetic ore about 6 miles from Ft. Montgomery. It supplied a furnace as early as 1756 and was abandoned some 21 years later. Sterling Iron Works, owned by Peter Townsend, was one of the first steel and iron works in the American colonies and the first steel producer in New York. Operational from 1761-1842, it is most famous for forging the Hudson River chain that blocked the British Navy from sailing up the Hudson River. A short but intriguing document coupled with Burr and related material. Some foxing to the document and books. Very Good to About Fine.
![Custer, George Armstrong [Custer, Elizabeth] US army officer and cavalry commander in the Civil War and the Indian Wars; kill](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/2198/2891549/317_1037_1-20131091629_468x382.jpg)
Lot 1037
Custer, George Armstrong [Custer, Elizabeth] US army officer and cavalry commander in the Civil War and the Indian Wars; killed with all his men at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. His wife, Elizabeth "Libbie" Custer, née Bacon, was one of the few army wives to accompany her husband in the field. Their initial courtship was disapproved of by her father Judge Daniel Bacon as Custer was the son of a blacksmith. Custer's elevation to Brevet Brigadier General brought the judge around; after Custer's death, Libbie became an outspoken advocate for the legacy of her husband. [3] 1) Envelope addressed to "Mrs Genl Custer / 339 Penn Avenue / Washington D.C." Written in Custer's hand, thus a virtual autograph. Envelope postmarked `Washington D.C. May 4'; also bulls-eye cancel, stamp removed. Very light ink bleed, otherwise excellent signature; 2) Photograph of Elizabeth Custer, wife of George Armstrong Custer, 4 x 5 ¾". Mounted on card frame. Frontal view, no markings. Similar to a photograph published in Ambrose's "Crazy Horse and Custer", p.246-7. The Ambrose photograph shows the same dress,and same hair style, but in the example here, Libbie is wearing a choker around her neck and is directly facing the camera. These photographs were likely taken in the early 1880's. The image is in excellent condition, but there are some stains on the card frame; 3) Mrs. Custer's calling card. Engraved card with "Mrs. Custer" in italic at center, "71 Park Ave." lower right. Two very light stains, otherwise excellent. [3] From the Custer "Shoebox" Collection
Lot 1061
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano. 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945), architect of the "New Deal," central figure in world events during the mid-20th Century, Governor of NY (1929-1932), Asst. Secretary of the Navy (1913-1920). Autograph Letter Signed "Franklin D Roosevelt" in blue ink. One and a third pages typed (single side) on White House stationery, Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 1940. Roosevelt writes the Honorable Robert F. Cole, Chairman of the National Mediation Board: "At the suggestion of the Advisory Commission to the Council of National Defense and of the War and Navy Departments, a voluntary system has recently been instituted for the assignment of preference ratings to contracts placed by the War and Navy Departments for items listed as critical in the defense program ...Instances have arisen where potential contractors have been hesitant to accept Army and Navy preference rated contracts because such contractors are already working on other Government contracts which contain liquidated damage clauses. Unless industry is assured that delays caused by the acceptance of and compliance with preference rated contracts will not result in attempts by the Government to collect penalties, the procurement of materials necessary to the defense program may be unduly retarded." Roosevelt instructs Cole to have his staff comply with this system, as have the Secretaries of War and Navy, and notes in ending that he has requested that the Attorney General and the Comptroller General "take appropriate steps to comply with this policy." Otto S. Beyer's name has been crossed out in the salutation and at the end and "Cole" and "Robt F Cole" substituted in ink. Two-fold, small staple mark at top and crease lines down right side, Fine. Accompanied by respective envelope on which Beyer's name has been crossed out and replaced with Cole's (light foxing and creasing). [2]
Lot 1063
Scott, Winfield. "Old Fuss and Feathers," US Army general, unsuccessful Whig candidate for presidency in 1852; serving on active duty as general longer than any other man in American history, Scott in his 47-year career commanded forces in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Blackhawk War, the Second Seminole War and briefly in the Civil War; Scott conceived the "Anaconda Plan" which would help defeat the Confederacy. Envelope Signed "Winfield Scott". Free Frank cover addressed to "Lieut: F.O. Wyse 3. Art. Augusta Arsenal Georgia", Signature below "Head Quarters Army." Red `Washington City D.C. Apr 21' postmark. Circa Second Seminole War. Red wax backseal. Fine. Accompanied by an old engraving of Scott.
Lot 1065
Post-Civil War. Barton, Clarissa Harlow - "Clara". Pioneer American teacher, patent clerk (becoming first woman to hold substantial clerkship in the federal government), nurse and humanitarian; worked on the front line distributing aid during the Civil War, served as "Lady in Charge" of the hospitals at the front of the Army of the James; founder of the American Red Cross. Autograph Letter Signed "Clara". Three and one quarter pages on single, folded sheet of stationery, Washington, D.C., Sept. 12, 1865. Good content. Addressing her missive to "My dear Sam" whose letter of the 10th she has "in hand", Barton writes: "I don't know what counsel you had best employ. You are mistaken in supposing that I have any means of knowing how Genl Butler is to be employed. I could not devise it any more than I could the business of the man in the moon, and if there is any one here who knows they would not inform me. He may be going upon the Jeff Davis trial, but I cannot believe it yet. In my opinion that would present an opportunity to distinguish himself which would scarce be allowed him, - don't you think so?I know he is retained in the service against his own urgent request for a discharge, and I heard it sugested [sic] in New York the other day that this was only preparatory for an investigation and Court Martial for himself for embezzlement. I did not believe this either, but I did believe that none of them knew anything about it. I dont [sic] know of a person in the world who could tell us if he would be the proper man or not but I do know that I have on hand some testimony that would will be valuable when the time comes, and it will serve to show you the style of statements you will need from Mr. Redick [.] I suppose if the truth could be known that I have made greater proficiency with my part of the case than you have with yours already, and have done four hours work to get your one upon it since we last compared notes - so, dont [sic] get discouraged boy…." In ending, Barton asks about her sister Betsy and sends her love to her. As a postscript, she adds "I have written hurriedly as Mag Genl Wilson has passed most of the evening here, and I could not get time to write -" Thin tear on edge of fold-line and a few trivial stains, Good Fine.
Lot 1069
Post Civil War: Chamberlain, Joshua L. (1828-1914). A college professor at Bowdoin in Maine, Chamberlain's strong beliefs in the justness of the Union cause led him to volunteer during Civil War; although he had no previous education in military strategy, Chamberlain exhibited remarkable understanding of strategy in the field and exemplary bravery and fortitude; awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg; near death promoted to Brigadier-General for his gallantry before Petersburg; brevetted to rank of Major-General by Lincoln after Skirmish on Quaker Road; commanding Union troops at the formal surrender ceremonies of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox, Chamberlain ordered his men to come to attention and carry arms as a show of respect to the Confederate troops; called the "knightliest soldier of the Federal Army" by CSA Gen. John B. Gordon; Governor of Maine (1867-1871), President of Bowdoin College (1871-1883). Autograph Document Signed "Joshua L. Chamberlain". One page, narrow oblong 8vo, Brunswick, ME, April 12, 1875. Bank check drawn on the First National Bank of Brunswick payable to "Wm B. Knight / Fourteen Dollars". Good signature in strong ink, Very Fine. Matted (blue) and attractively framed with uniformed depiction of Chamberlain.
Lot 1070
Post Civil War: Chamberlain, Joshua L. (1828-1914). American college professor, his strong beliefs in the preservation of the country and the justness of the Union cause led him to volunteer during Civil War; while having no previous education in military strategy, Chamberlain exhibited brilliance in the field and remarkable bravery and fortitude; awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg; near death promoted to Brigadier-General for his gallantry before Petersburg; brevetted to rank of Major-General by Lincoln after Skirmish on Quaker Road; while commanding Union troops at the formal surrender ceremonies at Appomattox Courthouse, Chamberlain ordered his men to come to attention and carry arms as a show of respect to the Confederate troops; called the "knightliest soldier of the Federal Army" by CSA Gen. John B. Gordon; Governor of Maine (1867-1871), President of Bowdoin College (1871-1883). Autograph Document Signed "Joshua L. Chamberlain". One page, narrow oblong 8vo, New York, July 4, 1898. Bank check drawn on the Sixth National Bank payable to "W O Peterson / Eleven and 40/100 Dollars". In 1898, the 70-year Chamberlain volunteered for duty as an officer in the Spanish-American War, but was rejected. He would say that it was one of the major disappointments of his life. Cancel-punched, Very Fine. Matted with a large depiction of Chamberlain in uniform.
Lot 1073
Civil War: Davis, Jefferson Finis. President of the Confederate States of America, Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, Democratic Senator from Mississippi; characterized by most historians as "stiff-necked, unbending, doctrinaire and over-bearing," Davis proved a far less effective leader than his counterpart Abraham Lincoln; following the end of the Civil War, southerners growingly identified with Davis' defiance, pride, ideals, refusal to accept defeat and his resistance to Reconstruction, and he became a hero in the eyes of the South. Original Virginia Electoral Ticket for Presidency of the CSA, 1861. On pale blue-gray pelure, 4 ¼ x 5". Jefferson Davis for President, Alex. H. Stephens of Georgia for Vice-President, two nominees for the state at large and 16 for the districts. Signed on the back in browning ink, "S.S. Nottingham". Following Mississippi's succession on Jan. 9, 1861, Davis delivered a farewell address, on what he called "the saddest day of my life," to the US Senate, resigned and returned to Mississippi. On Jan. 23, Governor John J. Pettus made Davis a major-general of the Army of Mississippi. On Feb. 9, a constitutional convention at Montgomery, Alabama, considered Davis, Howell Cobb, Alexander Stephens and Robert Toombs for the office of provisional president of the Confederate States. Stephens was the choice of all present, but he was unwilling to agree to fire the first shot in the anticipated war. The delegates thus chose Davis who was elected without opposition to a six-year term beginning that November. Minor diagonal crease upper left and trivial edge wrinkle, Near Fine. A clean and pleasing example of this uncommon, historic electoral ticket.
Lot 1076
Civil War: Hooker, Joseph (1814-1879). Popularly known as "Fighting Joe" Hooker, Major-General in the Union Army and Commander of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War, perhaps best known for his defeat of Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863, career military officer - serving in the Seminole Wars and the Mexican-American War receiving three brevet promotions; led President Lincoln's Springfield funeral procession. Autograph Letter Signed "J.H." One-page note on Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomoc lined-stationery, 5 1/3 x 8", dated April 24, 1863. Writing to the Provost Marshal, Hooker says "The bearer of this is an old soldier & desires a pass to bring 1700 of his vols to the army…" Appreciated for his no-nonsense, aggressive stance in the field and ability and astuteness in operations, Hooker was appointed Commander of the Potomac near the end of January 1863. At about the time this letter was written, Hooker had also gained much recognition as an excellent administrator, restoring the morale of the troops which had sunk after the Battle of Fredericksburg debacle and Major-Gen. Ambrose Burnside's command and humiliating "Mud March". Hooker fixed the daily diet of his troops; improved camp sanitation, the furlough system and the accountability of the quartermaster system; reformed the hospitals; and implemented better drills and better officer training. Some soiling, mainly on blank back, small rent at center from heavy center fold does not interfere with Hooker's writing; Good. Accompanied by an old engraving of Hooker. [2]
Lot 1084
Civil War: Snyder, George W.. Born in Cobleskill, NY, Snyder was the "great grandson of the old patriot Nicholas Warner"; an honors graduate of West Point in 1856, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers; raised to First Lieutenant, he arrived at Fort Sumter September 21, 1860; there he helped evacuate Maj. Anderson's command from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter. Autograph Book Signed. Snyder's copy of "Elements of Chemistry" by Kane, NY 1854, which he used while at West Point, signed "G W Snyder U S M A" in ink on the front endpaper, and again "George W Snyder USMA" in pencil on the title page. After Fort Sumter's surrender, Snyder served as an engineer in the 3rd Division of the Army of Northeastern Virginia, participating in the First Battle of Bull Run. He was brevetted Captain, and later Major for "gallant and meritorious service in the Manassas Campaign." He died, while on duty in 1861 likely of typhoid fever -- "While acting as First Lieutenant under Major Anderson, he was with the gallant company that held Fort Sumter against the misguided Carolinians, and it was through exposure and the use of unwholesome food and water, that he was attacked with a diarrhoae which became chronic, and closed his life upon the 17th of November, 1861" (`History of Schoharie County, 1713-1882', Volume 2, by William E. Roscoe). It is most probable that this book was among other personal items that Snyder had with him during the bombardment of Fort Sumter. Snyder's pencil notations are scattered throughout the book. The book itself has a minor tear along the spine and is Very Good, the signatures Fine.
Lot 1086
Civil War: Stuart, James Ewell Brown ("Jeb"). One of the Civil War's most legendary figures, commissioned as Lt. Colonel of the Virginia infantry in the Confederate army in May 1861, promoted to Major-General commanding the cavalry division in July 1862; considered one of the greatest cavalry commanders in U.S. history; mortally wounded at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. Carte de Visite. 2 ½ x 4". Jeb in uniform faces ¾ left, photographer's name "Gurney & Son Photo. N.Y." below, outer yellow and black-line frame. Gurney & Son logo on back. Pencil notations on back, good portrait, Very Fine.
Lot 1087
Post-Civil War: Wise, Henry A. U.S. Congressman, Governor of Virginia (1856-1860), Brigadier-General in the Confederate Army, promoted Major-General after the Battle of Sayler's Creek, was with Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Appomattox Court House. Autograph Letter Signed "Henry A. Wise". Four pages on a folded 8 x 10 pale gray sheet of paper, Richmond, Va Oct. 12th, 1865. The letter is concerned with the warhorse of David, the brother of the letter's recipient (Wise's "Dear Young Friend"), and a visit to the "Good Mother" of the same; Wise's being taken ill on his trip; Col. Fleet and other officers and privates coming to "tender" Wise, the management of the mother's estate and sale of 200 acres of timber to be cleared in two years, and sold at very high prices to help rebuild Richmond. A few small rents, Wise's writing while clear is somewhat difficult to decipher, Very Good.
Lot 1088
Civil War: Withers, Robert Enoch (1821-1907). Born in Lynchburg, VA, Withers was a physician until joining the Confederate army early in 1861, he entered as a major of the 18th Virginia Infantry, promoted to Colonel of the regiment then retired because of a number of disabling wounds, appointed to the Confederate military post at Danville, VA; after the war, Withers was a newspaperman, politician and diplomat; Boggs, F.J.. CSA officer, commanded Co. H (2nd) (Richmond Greys Company B) in the First Virginia Infantry, resigned after the First Battle of Manassas; appointed commander of the 12th Virginia Battalion-Artillery. Autograph Letter with Response Signed "FJ Boggs Maj & Chf Art" and "R E Withers Col. Comdg Post". Letter one page, response one-page in single fold of three-fold, 7 7/8 x 10", Headquarters Artillery Def. R & DRR Clover Depot March 31, 1865. In the letter, written a little over a week before Lee's surrender at Appomattox, Boggs tells Capt. Oley, commanding the Artillery at Danville that he was surprised that two 10-pound Parrots had been moved by another party and placed in the fortifications. Rankled by the usurpation of his authority, Boggs says "You will have the guns turned over to you & parked with the rest & report as soon as possible". A Lt. Wise's name is also signed below Boggs. Withers responds on the back, Commandants Office, Danville April 1, 1865. "The guns alluded to within were placed in position by my order, the Engineer having reported that he had orders to enclose the work in which they are mounted, & after commencing the work of enclosure it would be impracticable to mount them, until the work should be completed a period of two or three weeks. Had the guns not been put in position and any necessity should have arisen to use them this most important of the redoubts would have been entirely useless to the defense, no matter how great the emergency." Minor foxing and soiling, Very Good.
Lot 1094
Napoleonic Wars, Irish and British History: Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount (1769-1822). Second Marquess of Londonderry, Irish-British statesman, played a key role in crushing the Irish Rebellion in 1798, Member of the House of Commons for Down, lobbied and intrigued for the Act of Union with Ireland to be passed, promoted to Secretary of State for War and for the Colonies in 1804, served as William Pitts' political deputy, later served as British Foreign Secretary (1812-1822); Pitt would be the principal British diplomat at the Congress of Vienna. Autograph Manuscript Letter Signed "Castlereagh" as Secretary for War and the Colonies. Two pages, 4to, Downing Street [London] 10th of October 1805. Addressing the Commander-in-Chief [of the King's German Legion, Prince Adolphus, the Duke of Cambridge], Castlereagh communicates King George the Third's "Royal Pleasure that you do issue the necessary orders for the Hanoverian Legion, consisting of the Force in the Margin mentioned, to be marched to the neighbourhood of Dover in order to be embarked for foreign Service. Your Royal Highness will receive His Majesty's Pleasure for appointing a Lieutenant General and a suitable staff for the said Corps. And…have the necessary arrangements made so that the Corps may be provided with Camp Equipage, Ordnance and Ammunition, to enable it to take the Field if necessary upon its' arrival on the Continent…" In the left margin of the first page is a list of the divisions that will make up the legion, totaling 6,080 troops. The Hanoverian Legion - not to be confused with Napoleon's troops of the same name - was the only German force that fought consistently against the French in the Napoleonic Wars. It was formed from officers of the Hanoverian army after the French occupied the principality in 1803, and usually broken up into smaller units that served separately through the final victory at Waterloo. It was disbanded in 1816, with some of its members folding back into the restored Hanoverian army. Separation at left side fold and paper loss in blank top margin of first page repaired with matching paper, otherwise Very Good. Matted with a printed image of Castlereagh and contained under double glass to show both pages in a wooden frame, two brass suspension loops at top.
Lot 826
Great War Group of three Medals to 29166 Private Samuel Page, Norfolk Regiment, British War Medal, Victory Medal, India General Service Medal, Clasp Waziristan 1919-21 (Service No 5765084) + Pay Book, Prayer Book, Discharge Certificate etc; together with a few Cap Badges, pair Silver Plated and Enamel RAF Napkin Rings + WWII period Royal Army Service Corps Coloured Glass Panel, approx 11 ¼” x 8 ¼”
Lot 541
Royal Artillery Commemoration Book 1939-1945. 1950. Large qto. hb + Dj. Colour and monochrome illus. Some colour plates from original watercolours by E.H. Shepard. British Legion Album, nd. C.1925. Qto. hb. Facsimile signatures etc. Story of the Royal Army Service Corps, 1955. Qto. hb. Monochrome photo. illus. CONDITION REPORT: Generally vg.
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