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ROBERT ANDERSON Robert Anderson signs an autograph endorsement. Autograph Endorsement signed: "Approved/Robert Anderson/Major 1st Arty/Comdg", 3¾x2. Dated "1859" in another hand at lower left corner.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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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 ROBERT ANDERSON. Important ALS: "Robert Anderson/Col. USA", 1p, 7¾x9¾.Sale Price $4,037.50
$4,750.00
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ROBERT ANDERSON In command of Fort Sumter the day the Civil War began. Carte de Visite Photograph signed: "Robert Anderson/Br.Genl. USA". Sepia, 2¼x4 overall, image 2x3¼ (two surfaces). Photographer's imprint at lower border: "Gurney & Son Photo NY" and on verso: "J. Gurney & Son/707/Broadway/N.Y.".Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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ROBERT ANDERSON Carte de visite, shown as a major general, signed on the front and also inscribed by him on verso on the Fourth of July Photograph inscribed and signed twice: "Robert Anderson/Major Gen. U.S.A." and on verso "For Mrs. Geo.Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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THEODORUS 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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GEORGE BANCROFTTwo unsigned typed manuscript pages for the American Cyclopaedia, with over 40 lines of handwritten corrections by the historian and author Annotated typed manuscript unsigned: Pencil notations in top right corner and on verso of both pages, all in unknown hand.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTIrregularly cut album leaf signed by the Secretary of the Navy Signature: "Geo. Bancroft". 4¼x3¾. HistorianGeorge Bancroft (1800-1891) isbest known for his ten-volume History of the United States (1834-1873). Bancroft wrote well, and was accurate with his facts, but had a partisan viewpoint.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTSignature of the Secretary of the Navy on a small piece of paper Signature: "Geo. Bancroft". 4¼x2½. HistorianGeorge Bancroft (1800-1891) isbest known for his ten-volume History of the United States (1834-1873). Bancroft wrote well, and was accurate with his facts, but had a partisan viewpoint.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTThe historian's signature is matted to a size of 13x20¼ with a 7½x10 engraving of him sitting at his desk, books on the floor Signature: "George Bancroft". 3¼x1¼ visible piece of paper underneath a 7½x10 engraving of the author. Matted to a total size of 13x20¼.Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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The Secretary of the Navy wrote this letter to the wife of Senator George F. Edmunds to turn down a dinner invitation due to a cold (and in spite of his doctor's advice). Accompanied by original, signed mailing envelope.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTThe United States Secretary of the Navy wrote this letter to Senator John Fairfield from Boston in 1845, asking to be kept "thoroughly informed". Manuscript letter signed "Yours truly/George Bancroft". Pencil notation in body of letter and at bottom left corner, both in unknown hand.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTThe Secretary of the Navy wrote and signed this short letter in 1884 to say that he would comply with a request Autograph letter signed "Geo Bancroft". Pencil notations in top right corner. 1 page, 4x6, 1 sheet folded. Feb. 23, 1884. Addressee is illegible.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTThe historian wrote this letter from Newport, Rhode Island in 1863, telling the recipient how to find a requested letter. ALS: "Geo. Bancroft", 1p, 3½x5¼. Newport, R.I., 1863 June 23. To unknown recipient.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTThe United States Cabinet member wrote this letter from Newport, Rhode Island in 1851, sending a check for $2965.98 to the Cashier of the Bank of the State of New York. Autograph letter signed: "George Bancroft", 1p, 8x10. Newport, R.J. 26 August 1851.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTFounder of the United States Naval Academy signed this handwritten letter inviting his friend Senator Edmunds to dinner. Autograph Letter Signed: "Geo Bancroft". 1 page, 4½x7. Dated "Jan. 15.".Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTThe founder of the United States Naval Academy sends a humorous handwritten letter that features his signatureAutograph Letter Signed: "Geo Bancroft", 2p, 4½x7, separate sheets. No place, but probably Washington, D.C., no year, November 11.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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The Secretary of the Navy wrote this letter on black-edged stationery to Senator George F. Edmunds to turn down the purchase of a horse. Accompanied by original, signed mailing envelope, also on black-edged stationery.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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The Secretary of the Navy wrote this letter discussing changes in the English language in 1858. Accompanied by a handwritten dinner invitation from his second wife to the wife of Senator George F. Edmunds.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTA slip of paper signed by the United States Secretary of the Navy Autograph sentiment signed "Very truly yours/ George Bancroft". 2½x1¼ signature affixed to a 2¾x1½ slip of paper.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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The future United States Cabinet member signed this Port of Boston customs document, listing the crew and passengers of the brig Cynosure, in 1838. A rare document from early in Bancroft's career, before he was Secretary of the Navy!Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTA signed black and white 5x7¾ vignette engraving of the author and Secretary of the Navy mounted to a sheet of paper Engraving Signed: "Geo. Bancroft". Pencil notations in bottom right corner of engraving in unknown hand. B/w, 5x7¾ overall, 3x3¾ vignette image, one surface. Mounted to a 10x13¼ sheet of paper.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTThe historian's signature is matted to a size of 13½x21¼ with a 7½x10½ engraving of him sitting at his desk, books on the floor Manuscript Letter Fragment Signed: "Geo. Bancroft". 7½x3 visible piece of paper underneath a 10½x7½ engraving of the author.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTAs Secretary of the Navy (1845), he ordered an officer to report for a Court Martial board with his signature on this document Manuscript Letter signed: "Geo Bancroft", 16x10 opened flat, folded to 8x10. Navy Department, 1845 June 14. On official letterhead to Captain George W.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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GEORGE BANCROFTA photograph from the Brady Gallery in New York, signed by the United States Secretary of the Navy on a 10x13 mount Photograph Mount Signed: "George Bancroft". Sepia, 10¼x13 overall, image 5½x7, 2 surfaces. Embossed stamp reads: "Brady Photographic Gallery 643 Broadway, New York.Sale Price $807.50
$950.00
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SAMUEL BARRON He signs as a Confederate Flag Officer. Signature: "S. Barron Flag Officer - C.S. Navy/Norfolk/Va", 1 page, 4½x7½. Samuel Barron (1809-1888), son and namesake of a US Navy commodore, was enrolled in the navy at age 2(!), becoming a midshipman in 1820.Sale Price $828.75
$975.00
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WILLIAM F. BARRY. Signature: "Respectfully/William F. Barry/Capt. 2nd Art.", 3x1¼. Barry (1818-1879) graduated in the West Point class of 1838. After service in Mexico, he was promotedSale Price $162.00
$180.00
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James V. Bomford signed this manuscript letter to a Washington, D. C. auditor as commander of the 8th Infantry regiment in 1868. It accompanied a list of deceased soldiers. Bomford was a Union officer during the American Civil War and brevetted a brigadier general at war's end.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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As a Lt. Colonel in the US Army (1849), Bragg signs an autograph letter commending in vivid detail an artillery sergeant who fought with him at Buena Vista in the Mexican War, a battle that forged an enduring connection between Bragg and Jefferson Davis.Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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DANIEL L. BRAINE Typed Sentiment signed as Commandant of the US Navy Yard, on a page also containing an engraved portrait of him Typed Sentiment signed: "Very respectfully,/D. L. Braine/Rear Admiral, U.S.N.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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SAMUEL L. BREESES The Rear Admiral signs a receipt for a check of $287.47 Receipt signed: "Sam L. Breeses", in black ink, 8¼x2¾. May 28, 1859. United States Navy Yard, New York. Receipt for a check from the Purser United States Navy for two hundred eighty seven dollars and forty seven cents. Samuel L.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
