PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/14/1865 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 33036

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH NOTE - HFSID 33036

Five days after General Lee's surrender, the Confederate President, determined to fight on, signs instructions to General Beauregard, framed in the Gallery of History style to 37x21. ALS: "J.D." as President of the Confederacy, on verso in lower ¼ page of 8½x5 telegraph form, South of Yadkin River, 1865 April 14. On telegram form headed "The Southern Express Company/Forward Packages by Passenger trains and Steamers, and Dispatches by Telegraph,/to all parts of the Confederate States". Telegram from Brigadier General S.H. Ferguson to General Beauregard completely in the hand of a telegraph clerk, including signature. In full: "Have Crossed Almost all my horses on RR bridge with a little work wagons Can be brought over by hands will push on after enemy & have advised Genl Johnston to put his Command at work to repair Rail Road if this is approved orders had better be given = neither find passable today. S.H. Ferguson Brig Genl". Initialed "DH" by the telegraph clerk. At the conclusion of his message to Beauregard, Brigadier General Ferguson has penned: "By J." beneath which Jefferson Davis has penned, in full: "Genl Beauregard/Would it not be well for Genl. Gilmer to send/a competent officer or agent to attend to repair of R.R.…"

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LT. GENERAL WADE HAMPTON III - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 298275

LT. GENERAL WADE HAMPTON III - COLLECTION 11/30/1876 WITH LT. GENERAL JOHN - HFSID 298275

With the results of the US Presidential election, and also the South Carolina gubernatorial election, undecided, Democrats (and former Confederate generals) Governor-elect Hampton, US Senator Gordon, and campaign manager Haskell write to General Thomas Ruger, commander of US troops in the State, condemning his interference in the meeting of what they consider the lawfully elected legislature. The former secessionists invoke the US Constitution and the bicentennial of American independence in support of their cause! Collection includes: 1) Autograph Letter signed: "Wade Hampton", "J B Gordon", "A. C. Haskell", 4 pages, 8x12½. Columbia, South Carolina, 1876 November 30. To General T. H. Ruger, Commanding US Troops in South Carolina. In full: "We have just heard through Major McGinnis of your staff your orders communicated to Mr. Wallace, Speaker of the House of Representatives, that at 12 o'clock tomorrow no spectators would be allowed in the Hall and that the Members elect from Edgefield County would not be allowed upon the floor. To say that we are surprised at such an order after the explanations & pledges by you to each one of us, is to use very mild language.…"

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FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/1883 - HFSID 314406

From Gallatin, Missouri, while awaiting trial for murder and armed robbery, James handwrote this remarkable and very affectionate 20-page letter to his wife, even quoting Shakespeare. This rich content letter includes references to some of James' friends and former partners Ebenezer Magoffin, and Bill and Frank Gregg. Curiously, James signs with the alias he used as an outlaw, "Ben". Autograph Letter signed: "Your true husband/Ben", 20 pages, 5x8. Castle St James [Gallatin, Missouri], July, circa 1883. A loving letter from Frank James to his wife, on his affection for her and recent happenings. In full: "My dear wife: Do you know your letter of last Sunday was the most interesting communication I have had from you since you left me. I think you are awakening to the fact that I love you much more than a "little bit" as you express it. Let me whisper to you right now that I feel a hundred times better since you have written as you have. How kind and good you can be when you want to. I have felt very much like spanking you several times of late, when you would say for instance "I sometimes believe you do love me a little bit". I thought several times I would upbraid you for writing me such hateful things.…"

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FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1884 - HFSID 350450

Extremely rare autograph letter written by Western outlaw Frank James to his wife and son from an Alabama jail (1884), discussing the hardships of imprisonment, his feelings of betrayal by "my pretended friends", and family attendance at his coming trial. Contained in a 9x14½ brown leather folio with a b/w photo of James. Autograph and signed material by James is extremely rare and highly desirable! Rare autograph letter signed "Frank James". 2 pages, 8½x14, 1 sheet, front and verso, ruled paper. Comes in a 9x14½ (27x28¼ unfolded) brown leather folio with a 5¼x6¼ b/w photo of James and a Charles Hamilton letter of authentication. Dated: Mar. 12, 1884. James wrote this letter to his wife and son after surrendering and awaiting trial for bank robbery. "My Dear Wife and Robert... I am truly in hope I may not be ill any more while in jail at least... the only money I spend is for stamps and tobacco... As I write it rains and the heavy peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning very nearly raises me out of my chair... I have scarcely any fire and think I will let it die... I am waiting very impatiently for Mr. Cooper to come from the post office.…"

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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 258505

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 258505

JEFFERSON DAVIS, JOHN H. WINDER and THOMAS J. GREENDavis signs an autograph endorsement forwarding to Confederate Secretary of War Benjamin a handwritten letter from Green, a former general in the army of independent Texas, warning that Confederate soldiers were carrying CSA weapons home with them. General Winder adds a handwritten note to the same document, ordering that guards be posted at depot and they confiscate these weapons.Civil War-date Autograph Endorsement signed: "Sec of War attention./J D", as President of the Confederate States of America in pencil in upper blank margin of letter to him. THOMAS J. GREEN. ALS: "Thos J Green", 1p, 7¼x9¼. Esmeralda near Warrenton North Carolina, 1862 March 17. To "HIS EXCL./JEFFERSON DAVIS/PRES. C.S.A.". In full, original spelling: "I feel it my duty to call your attention to what I believe is highly detrimental to the public service. From what I have seen every train going south from Virginia has then, either discharged, furlowed, sick, or pretendedly so, carrying with them side and fire arms belonging to the confederate government. Should you concur with me in the opinion that no arms should be brought from the seat of war under any pretext, you will apply the remedy in the right quarter.…"

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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/17/1856 - HFSID 16525

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER - HFSID 16525

anuscript LS: "Jeffn Davis" as Secretary of War, 2p, 7½x9¼ front and verso. War Department, (Washington), 1856 January 17. TO HON. C. J. FAULKNER. In full: "I find an unexpected delay has occurred in the completion of the new models; but have assurance that they will be finished this week, so as to be ready for inspection at the beginning of next week when those designed for Harper's Ferry will be sent thither after which we shall be able to resume full work at that Armory. That class of community who have been for a time suspended from employment will I hope then be relieved from this embarrassment to which you have called my attention. As to the number of clerks required at Harper's Ferry, I have made some further enquiry, and learned that in answer to questions propounded by the Superintendent, it is understood the three clerks now employed, replied that they believed themselves able to do all the duty which would devolve upon them in consequence of the reduction in the number of clerks, made by order of this Department.…"

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LT. GENERAL THOMAS J. "STONEWALL" JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/24/1862 - HFSID 350522

In this rare, war-dated letter, Jackson handwrote and signed a recommendation that cavalry commander W. E. Jones be promoted to brigadier general during the American Civil War. Jackson wrote this letter less than eight months before his death at Chancellorsville and two years before Jones' death at the Battle of Piedmont. Neither man would live to see the end of the war. Autograph letter signed "T.J. Jackson" in pencil, 2 pages (front and verso), 7¾x9¾ ruled paper. Sept. 24, 1862. Addressed to General S. Cooper, "Adjt. & Insp. General CSA". In full: "Headquarters V. Dist./Sept 24th, 1862/General,/I respectfully recommend/that Colonel W. E. Jones of the 7th Va. Cavly./be promoted to a brigadier general/of cavalry and assigned to the brigade/lately commanded by Brig. Genl. B. H./ Robertson of which Col. Jones regt. formed/a part. Col. J. graduated at West Point/in 1848, was for several years in the mounted/service of the United States; at the opening/of the present war, he brought a company/of cavalry into our service, and was appointed Col./of the 1st Va. Cavalry where he continued to/serve until the reorganization of the regiment when/he was not retained.…"

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GENERAL PIERRE G.T. BEAUREGARD - AUTOGRAPH TELEGRAM SIGNED 02/23/1862 - HFSID 44048

Pierre G. T. Beauregard signs an autograph telegram. Autograph Telegram signed: "G. T. Beauregard", 1p, 5¼x8¼. On form of The South-Western Telegraph Company. Jackson, Tennessee, 1867 February 23. To Col. W. W. Maskall.

Sale Price $1,700.00

$2,000.00
MAJOR GENERAL JOHN C. BROWN - ENDORSEMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286422

His endorsement on the discharge paper of a Confederate soldier, accompanied by the final pay receipt of the same soldier Endorsement signed: "Approved Jno C. Brown/Col. 3rd Regt.", 8¼x10¾. Vertical signature.

Sale Price $1,190.00

$1,400.00
JOHN A. COBB - FREE FRANK SIGNED CIRCA 1861 - HFSID 131667

Envelope franked: "John A. Cobb/Q.M.S. 16th Ga Reg", 5¾x3½. Partial 1861 Richmond, Va. postmark. Addressed by him to: "Col John B. Lama[r]/Macon/Georgia". Cobb led the Legion Guards in the 16th Georgia Infantry, Confederate Army. Soiled. Nicked and torn edges.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
THE CONFEDERATE STATES - ANNOTATED COUPON UNSIGNED - HFSID 111324

Partly Printed Coupon, unsigned, 3x1½. Imprinted signature: "Ro: Tyler" as Register of the Treasury. Interest coupon for a Confederate bond issued in Richmond by an Act of Congress passed by the Confederacy on February 17, 1864.

Sale Price $552.50

$650.00
THE CONFEDERATE STATES - ANNOTATED COUPON UNSIGNED 02/17/1864 - HFSID 104774

Confederate bond coupon unsigned. Partly Printed Coupon, unsigned, 3x1½. Imprinted signature: "Ro: Tyler" as Register of the Treasury. Interest coupon for a Confederate bond issued in Richmond by an Act of Congress passed by the Confederacy on February 17, 1864.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
THE CONFEDERATE STATES - BOND SIGNED 03/01/1864 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 102746

$1000 Bearer Bond Issue. Partly Printed Bond Certificate signed: "C. A. Rose for" Register of the Treasury, 1p, 16¾x8¾. Richmond, 1864 March 1.

Sale Price $405.00

$450.00
THE CONFEDERATE STATES - BOND SIGNED 03/01/1864 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 102673
Special Price

Partly Printed Bond signed: "E. Apperson for" Register of the Treasury, 1p, 15½x8½. Richmond, 1864 March 1.

Sale Price $400.00

$650.00
THE CONFEDERATE STATES - COUPON SIGNED 07/01/1865 - HFSID 139379

Partly Printed Interest Coupon signed: "V Johnson" for Regr. of Treasy., 3¼x1½. No place, payable 1865 July 1. Coupon for six months' interest ("Thirty-Five Dollars") on Bond No. 21248 for $1,000.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 258505

JEFFERSON DAVIS, JOHN H. WINDER and THOMAS J.

Sale Price $5,525.00

$6,500.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN ECHOLS - AUTOGRAPH RECEIPT SIGNED 12/17/1860 - HFSID 251276

John Echols writes and signs an autograph document for $5.00 in taxes. Autograph Document Signed: "Jno Echols/Atty for Commtte", 2p, front and verso, 3½x1½. No place, 1860 December 17. In full: "$5.00 Redc of W. Lively DS.…"

Sale Price $573.75

$675.00
G. E. ELFORD - AUTOGRAPH RECEIPT SIGNED 01/20/1866 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 251767

Receipt for printing of Freedmen's handbills and contracts, signed by a printer who had also flourished under the Confederacy. Autograph Receipt signed: "Received Jan 20, on written/account fifteen dollars/G. E. Elford", 2 pages (front and verso), 8½x7. Signed on verso.

Sale Price $144.00

$160.00
EUSTACE GIBSON - FRAGMENT SIGNED - HFSID 154701

Fragment of an undated typed letter, signed by U. S. Representative and Confederate officer Eustace Gibson Fragment signed "E Gibson". Pencil notations at right edge and black ink notations on verso, both in unknown hand. 1 page, 5½x1¾.

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE W. GORDON - AUTOGRAPH STATEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 35452

utograph Statement signed: "Geo. W. Gordon", 1p, 4½x1¾.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
LT. GENERAL WADE HAMPTON III - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 298275

With the results of the US Presidential election, and also the South Carolina gubernatorial election, undecided, Democrats (and former Confederate generals) Governor-elect Hampton, US Senator Gordon, and campaign manager Haskell write to General Thomas Ruger, commander of US troops in the Sta

Sale Price $1,912.50

$2,250.00
BENJAMIN H. "BEN" HILL - FREE FRANK SIGNED - HFSID 22300

Free frank signed: "Pub. Doc. Free,/B.H. Hill/M.C.", 3¼x2¾. No place, but likely Washington, D.C., no date. Addressed by Hill to: "G.F. Heath,/Warrensburg,/Missouri.…"

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH RECEIPT SIGNED 07/14/1908 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 52205

8x6 receipt handwritten and signed by him in pencil, also signed by the payee (1908) Autograph Document signed: "Frank Jank", 1 page, 8x6. No place (probably Oklahoma), 1908 July 14. The outlaw brother of Jesse James has written, in pencil on lined paper, a receipt for "H. J.…"

Sale Price $1,530.00

$1,800.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES G. MARTIN - RECEIPT SIGNED 07/15/1856 - HFSID 131669

James G. Martin, a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War, signed this receipt for $3,000 as an assistant quartermaster in the United States Army in 1856. Receipt signed "J. G. Martin/A.Q.M.". With black and red notations on verso in unknown hand.

Sale Price $488.75

$575.00
JAMES M. MASON - FREE FRANK SIGNED - HFSID 87077

Envelope Free Franked: "Free/J M Mason", as U.S. Senator, 5¼x2¾. Postmarked Washington City, February 14, 1856. Addressed to: "Miss Chero/Germantown/Philadelphia". U.S.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANCIS REDDING T. NICHOLLS - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED 03/17/1879 - HFSID 35499

As President of Louisiana's Funding Board, Governor Nicholls approved an exchange of older bond obligations for a new consolidated bond Autograph Endorsement signed: "Francis Nicholls" as Governor and President of the Funding Board, 1 page 15¼x13¼.

Sale Price $552.50

$650.00
MAJOR GENERAL STERLING PRICE - BOND SIGNED 04/15/1853 - HFSID 250745

Sterling Price, as Governor, signs a bond for the state of Missouri for $1,000.00. Partly Printed Bond Signed: "Sterling Price" as Governor of Missouri, 1p, 11x8, mounted to 12¾x17 page, Missouri 1853 April 15.

Sale Price $680.00

$800.00
ROBERT TYLER - TREASURY WARRANT SIGNED 06/14/1862 - HFSID 48467

John Tyler's eldest son signs a Confederate Treasury Warrant. Partly Engraved DS: "Ro: Tyler" as Register of the Treasury of the Confederate States, 1p, 8½x4. Richmond, 1862 June 14. Countersigned: "E.C. Elmore" as Treasurer of the Confederate States.

Sale Price $1,020.00

$1,200.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL LEROY P. WALKER - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 31080

Leroy Pope Walker signs an autograph endorsement. Autograph Endorsement signed: "L.P. Walker", 1p, 3¼x2½, mounted to a card, 3½x2¾. In full: "Respectfully forwarded to Brig Gen Ruggles Maj Gen Hardee Com.…"

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN H. WINDER - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 273019

John H. Winder signs an autograph endorsement. Autograph Endorsement signed: "J.H.W." in pencil, 1p, 7¾x5¼. No place, no date. In full: "Give orders to have these men arrested & renew the order to arrest all soldiers as sent you".

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN H. WINDER - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 262776

John H. Winder signs an autograph endorsement trying to visit Norfolk. Autograph Endorsement signed: "Jno H. Winder/Brig" in pencil on verso of Autograph Letter Signed: "William N. McKenney/Senator from Norfolk/City", 1p, 5x8. Senate Chamber, Va Legislature, 1862 March 24.

Sale Price $680.00

$800.00