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BRIGADIER GENERAL HENRY L. ABBOT - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1871 - HFSID 101517HENRY L. ABBOT. Manuscript LS: "Henry L. Abbot" as Major of Engineers Commanding, 1p, 7½x10. Headquarters, Battalion of Engineers, Willet's Point, N.Y.H., 1871 November 18. To Second Auditor of the Treasury, Washington, D.C.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. ALLEN - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 02/21/1865 - HFSID 262766This rare Civil War-dated letter was signed by Confederate General William Wirt Allen in 1865, less than two months before the Confederacy's surrender. It was written for a soldier who accompanied Union prisoners-of-war, at a time the Confederacy didn't take too many enemy soldiers prisoner.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/04/1861 - HFSID 286061SEVEN 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 ROBERT ANDERSON. Important ALS: "Robert Anderson/Col. USA", 1p, 7¾x9¾.
Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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JOHN A. ANDREW - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 11/25/1865 - HFSID 286564JOHN ANDREW Manuscript Letter signed by him as Governor of Massachusetts, writing to Governor Fenton of New York to vouch for a woman seeking pardon of a convict Manuscript Letter signed: "I am faithfully & truly/your Obt. Servant/J. A. Andrew" as Governor of Massachusetts, 8x10, 2 pages (front and verso).
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WILLIAM WOODS AVERELL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/28/1867 - HFSID 142571WILLIAM W. AVERELL The Civil War Union officer penned this handwritten letter and signed it in ink Autograph Letter Signed: “William W. Averell”. 5x7¾. Two pages. Dated May 20, 1867. Letterhead from the U.S. Consulate General.
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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REAR ADMIRAL THEODORUS BAILEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/24/1862 - HFSID 22294THEODORUS BAILEY ALS: "Theodorus Bailey/Actg. Rear Admiral/U.S.N.," 1p, 5x75/8. No place, 1862 November 24. To George W. Reed, Esq. In full: "Your note is in hand. I take pleasure in complying with Your request.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 56696MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS The politician and soldier from Massachusetts signs this handwritten letter to a Mr. Bright Autograph letter signed: "N.P. Banks", 1p, 4x6¼. No place, no date. To "Mr. M. H. Bright", in full: "My Dear Sir- It will give me great pleasure to comply with your request.
Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/22/1867 - HFSID 252695NATHANIEL P. BANKS Banks sends a letter to Governor Ramsay in regards to introducing a constituent Autograph Letter Signed: "N.P. Banks", 1p, 5x8. House of Representatives, 1867 March 22. To Governor Ramsay (sic), U.S. Senate. In full: "Permit me to introduce to you a constituent of mine Mr. W.M.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/01/1889 - HFSID 252694Nathaniel P. Banks wrote this letter from his lifelong home of Waltham, Massachusetts in 1889, at the beginning of his last term in Congress, about his appointments and to apologize for not being able to make it to Washington, D. C. that week.
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/30/1873 - HFSID 85085NATHANIEL P. BANKS Banks sends a letter in regards to the volumes of Perry's Japan Expedition Autograph Letter Signed: "N P Banks", 2p, 5x8 (front and verso). Waltham, Mass., 1873 June 30. To Hon. Samuel D. Crane. In part:"There are three volumes of Perry's Japan Expedition printed.
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 3/1 - HFSID 56697NATHANIEL P. BANKS Banks sends a letter in regards to Prisoners that attended the State Reform School Autograph Letter Signed: "Nath P. Banks", 1p, 4x6¼. Boston, no year, March 10. To Hon. Gideon Haynes.
Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 03/26/1870 - HFSID 252693NATHANIEL P. BANKS Nathaniel P. Banks signed this manuscript letter to a friend in 1870 to say that "I was glad to get your letter assuring me, that you were still in the land of the living." Manuscript letter signed "N. P Banks". Pencil notations at bottom edge.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES BARNETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/09/1890 - HFSID 22287BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES BARNETT Letter written as Chief Marshall of the Garfield Memorial Association Autograph Letter signed: "James Barnett", 1p, 6x9¼. Cleveland, Ohio, 1890 May 9. On stationery of The Garfield Memorial Association, as ChiefMarshall, to L.O. Winship.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES BARNETT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 1888 - HFSID 22288BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES BARNETT As President of Cleveland's First National Bank, the Union veteran writes about a matter affecting the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home, of which he was a Director. Autograph Letter signed: "James Barnett", 1 page, 6x9½. Cleveland, Ohio, 1888.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 175775ABOUT THE PRINTING OF A RED CROSS BOOK CLARA BARTON. Autograph Letter Signed: "C B.", 3p, 4¾x7¾. [Oxford, Mass.], no date. To Roscoe G. Wells. In full: "I am going into Worcester to dine and shall try to reach you by phone. The little book is here and very pretty - but I miss the wide margins.
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 175776SHE FEARS HER LETTERS ARE DEPRESSING SO, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE WRITTEN, SHE IS NOT SENDING THEM. CLARA BARTON. Autograph Letter Signed: "C B", 1p, 5x6¾. No place, no date, Saturday. To "Dear children".
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/02/1911 - HFSID 76531CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter of thanks for the picture. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara Barton", 2p, 5x6½ lined sheet, conjoined leaves. Glen Echo, Maryland, 1911 January 2. To Mr. Frederick Meserve, New York. In full: "I thank you inexpressibly for that good picture of Mrs. Howe.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/11/1907 - HFSID 175781CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about some official papers she has. Autograph Letter signed: "Clara Barton", 1p, 5¼x6½. Glen EchoMaryland,1907 February 11. To "My dear Mr Hyatt". Marked "Copy".
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/28/1910 - HFSID 182539CLARA BARTON Clara Barton writes sending a check that is much needed and to say that she is not able to see any more for long periods of time. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara Barton", 1¼p, 5¾x8¾. Glen Echo, 1910 February 28. To "My Dear Roscoe".
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/04/1867 - HFSID 15442CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter of regret that she will not be able to meet some people. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara Barton", 1p, 5x8. Worcester, Massachusetts, 1867 March 4. To H.C. Gray, Esqr. In full: "Your kind letter of October 28th Recd.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/12/1894 - HFSID 175774TWO AUTOGRAPH LETTERS WRITTEN TO HER SISTER HARRIETTE TWO DAYS APART FROM NEW YORK CITY, ONE ON EACH SIDE CLARA BARTON. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara", 1p, 6x9¼. The Hoffman House, Madison Square, New York, 1894 April 12. To "Harriette", her sister.
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/04/1909 - HFSID 25462187-YEAR-OLD CLARA BARTON REQUESTS "AN ITEMIZED ACCOUNT OF ALL THE INDEBTEDNESS" OF THE NATIONAL FIRST AID ASSOCIATION CLARA BARTON. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara Barton", 2½p, 5x7. Glen Echo, 1909 May 4.To Major General Roscoe G. Wells, Boston.
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/20/1908 - HFSID 218026CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter trying to set up a time to meet with General Roscoe G. Wells. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara Barton", 1¾p, 4¾x6. Oxford, 1908 May 20.To Roscoe (General Roscoe G. Wells, her assistant at the National First Aid Association of America).
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/11/1883 - HFSID 30627CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about her desire to get her notes into shape for publication. Autograph Letter signed: "Clara Barton", 4p (integral leaf), 5x8. Washington, D.C., 1883 June 11. To "My dear, dear Mrs. Talbot".
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/29/1886 - HFSID 154218CLARA BARTON The hard working Clara Barton sends an autograph letter regarding how busy she has been. Autograph Letter Signed: "Yours lovingly/Clara Barton" as President of the American Red Cross, 3 p, 5x8 lined sheet. Washington, D.C., 1886 June 29.
Sale Price $1,275.00
$1,500.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/05/1906 - HFSID 175779CLARA BARTON FORWARDS A $275 CHECK FROM HER NEPHEW TO HER NATIONAL FIRST AID ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA; SHE'D LIKE $75 OF IT "FOR MY PRESENT USE" CLARA BARTON. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara Barton" 2p, 5x6½. Oxford (Mass.), 1906 July 5. To Mr Wells (Roscoe G. Wells).
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/23/1891 - HFSID 27983CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about the sickness going around. Autograph Letter signed: "Clara Barton", 3p, 4½x6¾. Glen Echo (Maryland), 1891 July 23. To "Dear Dr Wm Enola [?]".
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/15/1905 - HFSID 254645CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter from her home in retirement. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara Barton", 3¼p, 5x6½. Oxford (Massachusetts), 1905 August 15. To M. Wells. Marked "Personal" in pencil with notes in unknown hand in upper margin.
Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/17/1905 - HFSID 218025AFTER BEING FORCED TO RESIGN AS PRESIDENT OF THE RED CROSS, 82-YEAR-OLD CLARA BARTON FORMED THE NATIONAL FIRST AID ASSOCIATION AND WRITES, FOUR MONTHS LATER: "I TOLD HER OF THE FIRST AID, AND MY CONNECTION WITH IT, AND INTIMATED THAT HER AUXILIARY WOULD BEAR THE SAME RELATION TO ME IN THE FIRST AID THAT IT DID IN THE RED CROSS WITH THE ADVANTAGE OF WORK ALWAYS AT HAND...."
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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CLARA BARTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/02/1906 - HFSID 175773CLARA BARTON Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about travel to raise funding for the National First Aid Association of America. Autograph Letter Signed: "Clara Barton", 7½p, 5x6¾. Anamosa, [Iowa], 1906 September 2, Sunday. To Mr.
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00