WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 4/7 - HFSID: 257558

Readying his TE Ranch and stating that his Wild West Show is "doing big". ALS: "Col" with "Cody" in text, 1p, 8¼x11¼. New York, no year April 7. With an original "Buffalo Bill's/Wild West" envelope addressed by Cody to: "Mattie & Eli Jer[?]/TE Ranch/Ishawood/Big Horn Co W[yoming]." Postmarked Owensboro, KY, May 10, 1901. In 1895, Cody began moving cattle to Wyoming. He received a large herd from his friend and hunting companion, Mike Russell. The herd wore the TE brand. Thus Cody named his ranch the TE Ranch. The TE was once rated at 4600 acres, but Cody added other ranches to it and the conglomerate was considered his Big Horn Basin Holdings. He was about 50 when he bought the TE and he considered it a haven from the world. To Mattie & Eli. In full: "The wild west show doing big. Now my dear good friends-the next two months you have got lots to do-hire plenty men-to get the crops in-plow lots of new ground-get in every acre you can-Make a good big garden-clean up all the deadwood in the timber pasturers (sic)-And plant grass seed among the trees-don't cut any green bushes or trees. Keep it for shelter-Make flower bed around house-Mrs Cody coming in July. She likes flowers. Keep things going fast.…"

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350584

WILLIAM F. BUFFALO BILL CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 350584

Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899. Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury", "John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left: "April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his wild west career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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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, framedto an overall size of 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.…"

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MAJOR GENERAL ALFRED T. TORBERT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID: 348932

Exceedingly rare carte-de-visite photo of Torbert in uniform by Mathew Brady! Autograph Signed Photograph: "Yours truly/A. T. A. Torbert, Brig. Genl: Vols." 2½x4 carte-de-viste with backstamp of Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, New York & Washington. Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert (1833-1880), an 1855 graduate of West Point, was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Confederate States Army on March 16, 1861, just before the start of the American Civil War, but the Delaware native declined the appointment and remained a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. By August 1862, he was a Brigade Commander of the VI Corps of the Army of the Potomac, and Torbert was promoted to Brigadier General on November 29, 1862. On April 10, 1864, he was given command of the 1st Division of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac. During Major General Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaigns (1864), Torbert commanded the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Shenandoah. He later commanded the Army of the Shenandoah from April 22, 1865-June 27, 1865. Following the Civil War, Torbert served in several diplomatic posts before drowning off the coast of Florida when the S.S. Vera Cruz sunk on August 29, 1880. Surface loss from mounting residue at left edge of image side.

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MAJOR GENERAL FITZ JOHN PORTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/22/1870 - HFSID: 72768

Court-martialed after Second Bull Run, the Union officer defends his actions to Robert E. Lee's biographer and tells of his long friendship with the Confederate General. Important ALS: "F.J. Porter", 3¼ p, New York, 1870 January 22. To General Robert E. Lee's former Aide-de-Camp, Colonel Charles Marshall, who at the time was in the midst of writing an autobiography of his experiences with the General: An Aide-De-Camp of Lee, Being The Papers of Colonel Charles Marshall. Marshall corresponded with many of Lee's subordinates in an effort to collect their correspondences with Lee for reference and publication in the book. Porter had known Lee since his boyhood and was "close to him" in the Mexican War and "at West Point, where for a time I [Porter] was his adjt". General Lee died just nine months after this letter. Porter writes, in full: "I have yours- and thank you. The opinions quoted in my 'data' are all from original letters - I had Genl Lee's written permission to use his letters, whenever I deemed it necessary - I withheld on account of delicacy to him, and to prevent his name, during life, being banded about by Radical hounds.…"

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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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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/29/1911 - HFSID: 314417

The famous Wild West showman pens a hopeful letter to his friend, stating "New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season." The letter was written during the downfall of Cody's show empire due to outside expenses draining the immense profits from his show Autograph letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11 framed to an overall size of 25½x18½. Buffalo Bill's Wild West combined with Pawnee Bill's Great Far East. May 29, 1911. Portsmouth, [New Hampshire]. In full: "Dear Mayor Glad Light, Your letter which found me is fine health. We had two bad towns last week. Fitchburg & Newburyport. No one ever done business in either. The week hurt us at least $2000 in Lowell-sent your bank 5100 today to take up one of my notes. Been getting good deposits from the mines. Been getting in shape [illegible] or any one. I believe I'll walk a sale of the [illegible]. Note if good are doing. [illegible]. While I telegraph you for now we are all OK here-now. And barring accident we will be OK. New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season. Love to you". William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868.

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

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350584

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MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/04/1861 - HFSID: 286061

Seven weeks after surrendering Fort Sumter, Colonel Robert Anderson writes to General Lorenzo Thomas about a recent meeting with President Lincoln's lifelong friend Joshua Speed. Important ALS: "Robert Anderson/Col. USA", 1p, 7¾x9¾. Cincinnati, Ohio, 1861 June 4. To General Lorenzo Thomas, Adjutant General USA, Washington, D.C. In full: "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Genl Orders (Adjt Genls Office) No 25.6&7 and G.O. No. 7 Hd Qrs of the Army, and also of a letter from the Hon. J.K. Moorehead to the Hon. Secy of War, with enclosures, referring to certain parties in Louisville Ky reported to be engaged in furnishing or forwarding, Revolvers, Tents, Knapsacks &c to the rebels, Mr. Joshua Speed, a firm Union Man and a man of sound judgement, to whom I showed these papers, advises that no steps be now taken in this matter-greater harm than benefit to the cause would result from it. A letter from Surgeon Wright USA. the Senior Medical Office in this Dept. is, herewith, forwarded. I am satisfied that the opinion he gives, confirming the views of the Physicians who advised with me before I left N.Y. is correct. Fortunately, my absence from Ky.…"

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

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/30 - HFSID: 295784

Handwritten letter to former rival - now partner - Pawnee Bill Lillie - outlining plans for a California tour of their wild west show. "And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money." Autograph Letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11. Saco, Maine, May 30 (circa 1908). On letterhead of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Far East to "Dear Major" [William Lillie]. In full: "The reason I would not sign up with Craft. They went back on the Contract they had Bacon draw and sent two of their own fixing. You see by the route of Sells Floto that they are playing all of the Country west of the Rockies and North West. And I think we should do it. I think the summer of the Great Panama Fair at San Francisco we could show all that Country. In the Spring three shows. San Francisco July, Aug. Sep. Then Southern Cal. Oct. And if all goes well we could clean up a wagon load of money." William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his Wild West career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider.

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GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/12/1884 - HFSID: 350618

The former Civil War Union general accepts the invitation of Ohio Senator John Sherman to act as Marshal for the Ceremonies at the dedication of the Washington Monument. Manuscript LS: "P.H. Sheridan" as Lieutenant General, 1½p, 7½ x 9¾ lined sheet, front and verso (hinged to show both sides of letter). Washington, D.C., 1884 December 12. On letterhead of Headquarters, Army of the United States to Hon. John Sherman, U.S. Senate. Begins: "My dear Sir". In full: "I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of December 11th. communicating the resolution unanimously adopted by the Commission, inviting me to 'act as Marshal on the day of the ceremonies, to arrange the details of the procession and assign to the different organizations their places in the line.' Accepting with pleasure the duty thus assigned me, I beg that you will convey to the commission my high appreciation of the distinguished honor conferred upon me.…"

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

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Civil War | Cards

CLARA BARTON - POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 41282

One-cent post card signed "Very Truly Yours" by Barton. Framed with bio plate and sepia-toned photograph of Barton sitting at a desk to 30x16. Post card signed "Very Truly Yours/Clara Barton".

Price: $1,100.00
GOVERNOR JAMES A. BEAVER - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 7/1888 - HFSID 89954

The Pennsylvania Governor signs his name on a card, and dates it 1888 Printed card signed in ink: "James A. Beaver/July 1888", in black ink, 4¼x2½. James A. Beaver (1837-1914) served as the Governor of Pennsylvania from 1887 to 1891.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
WILLIAM W. BOWERS - BUSINESS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 34279

Business card signed as US Representative (California Sixth District) Business Card signed: "W. W. Bowers/6th Calif. Dist", 3¼x1½. Business card printed with his name and home (San Diego).

Price: $160.00
GOVERNOR RUFUS B. BULLOCK - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 04/08/1869 - HFSID 13740

The post-Civil War Georgia Governor signs his name in black ink Printed card signed in ink: "Rufus B. Bullock/ Governor of/ Georgia" in black ink. April 8, 1869. 5x2¾ card.

Price: $260.00
JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT ON CALLING CARD SIGNED - HFSID 321353

The second American Cardinal signs his name "Faithfully Yrs" on the verso of a calling card Autograph sentiment on calling card signed: "Faithfully Yrs/James Card. Gibbons", in black ink, 4½x3.

Sale Price $245.00

$300.00
LT. GENERAL HENRY C. CORBIN - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 11/27/1899 - HFSID 174694

His ink signature on his printed card as Adjutant General (1899) Printed Card signed in ink "Very sincerely/H C Corbin/Adj Genl/US Army", 5x3 card. Imprinted: "War Department/Adjutant General's Office,/Washington", dated 1899 November 27.

Price: $180.00
CHARLES DEVENS - WHITE HOUSE CARD SIGNED - HFSID 167168

Charles Devens signs a White House card in black ink. White House card Signed: "Your obed't Servant/Chas Devens/Atty Gen U. S.", 4½x2¾ White House card.

Price: $240.00
MAJOR GENERAL JOHN A. DIX - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 10/01/1870 - HFSID 14128

Printed autograph card signed, He was President James Buchanan's Secretary of the Treasury in 1861 and sent this famous order to an American boat less than three months before the American Civil War: "If any man attempts to haul down the American Flag, shoot him on the spot" Print

Price: $240.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN FRANKLIN FARNSWORTH - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 04/05/1869 - HFSID 13733

His ink signature as a Member of Congress on a printed autograph card Printed Card signed in ink: "Jno F. Farnsworth/Washington/D.C./April 5/69", 5x2¾ printed autograph card.

Sale Price $250.00

$320.00
AUGUSTUS H. GARLAND - INSCRIBED CARD SIGNED 04/06/1888 - HFSID 17485

Card signed and dated by Garland as United States Attorney General in 1888 Inscribed card signed "Dept. Justine,/Apl. 6/88/A H Garland./Att'y Genl./Ark." 3½x2 card with gold edge.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
GEORGE PENDLETON - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 03/21/1869 - HFSID 13743

Printed Autograph Card signed by him in ink (1869) Printed Card signed in ink: "Geo. H. Pendleton/Cincinnati/Ohio/21 March 1869", 5x2¾ white autograph card. George Hunt Pendleton (1825-1889) represented Ohio in the US House of Representatives (1857-1865).

Price: $160.00
MARCUS M. POMEROY - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 03/31/1869 - HFSID 87784

Ink signature of the anti-Lincoln newspaperman on a printed autograph card Printed Card signed in ink: "M. M. Pomeroy/Editor Democrat/March 31/69", 5x2¾.

Price: $180.00
ADMIRAL DAVID D. PORTER - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 12/08/1869 - HFSID 14125

His ink signature as Admiral on a printed autograph card (1869) Printed Card signed in ink: "David D Porter/Vice Adm/USN/Dec 8th 69", 5x3 card. Porter served under his father (see Lot 348) in the West Indies and in the Mexican Navy.

Sale Price $245.00

$300.00
J. H. SAVILLE - CALLING CARD SIGNED - HFSID 3112

This printed card is signed by the Chief Clerk of the Treasury Department in black ink Calling card signed: “J. H. Saville” in black ink. 4x2¼. J.H Saville served in the Confederate Army's Eleventh Infantry, Bethel Regiment based in North Carolina.

Sale Price $150.00

$180.00
MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT C. SCHENCK - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 10/01/1870 - HFSID 13727

His ink signature on a printed autograph card (1870) Printed Card signed in ink: "Robt. C. Schenck/Dayton/Ohio/Oct 1. 1870." as U.S. Minister to Great Britain (1870-1876), 5x2¾ white autograph card.

Price: $160.00
JOHN SHERMAN - WHITE HOUSE CARD SIGNED - HFSID 154672

John Sherman signs an executive mansion card. Executive Mansion Card signed: "John Sherman/Secy. Treasy", 4½x2¾. Sherman served as Hayes' Secretary of the Treasury (1877-81) and McKinley's Secretary of State (1897-98).

Price: $300.00
WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 287843

Ink signature on card with printed floral design Printed Card signed in ink: "W.C.Whitney", 5x3. William Collins Whitney (1841-1904, born in Conway, Massachusetts) made his mark by helping future New York governor Samuel J.

Price: $280.00
GENERAL THOMAS WILSON - CALLING CARD SIGNED 08/27/1885 - HFSID 177232

Calling Card signed, describing his role in the "War of the Rebellion." Calling Card signed: "Thomas Wilson/Brt Brig Genl USA/Late Chief CS/Army of the Potomac/War of the Rebellion/Aug. 27, 1885", 3½x1¾ card.

Price: $320.00