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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. read more...
Sale Price $510.00
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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. read more...
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. read more...
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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. read more...
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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. read more...
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GEORGE BANCROFT Two unsigned typed manuscript pages for the American Cyclopaedia, with over 40 lines of handwritten corrections by the historian and author Annotated typed manuscript unsigned: read more...
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GEORGE BANCROFT Irregularly cut album leaf signed by the Secretary of the Navy Signature: "Geo. Bancroft". 4¼x3¾. Historian George Bancroft (1800-1891) is best known for his ten-volume History of the United States (1834-1873). read more...
Sale Price $198.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT Signature of the Secretary of the Navy on a small piece of paper Signature: "Geo. Bancroft". 4¼x2½. Historian George Bancroft (1800-1891) is best known for his ten-volume History of the United States (1834-1873). read more...
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT The 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. read more...
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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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. read more...
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT The 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". read more...
Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT The 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. read more...
Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT The United States Secretary of the Navy who founded the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, wishes the recipient of this handwritten letter a "pleasant voyage" Autograph Letter signed: "Geo Bancroft", 1 page, 6x8½. New York, 1859 March 2. read more...
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT The 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. read more...
Sale Price $488.75
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GEORGE BANCROFT The 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. read more...
Sale Price $414.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT Founder 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.". read more...
Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT The founder of the United States Naval Academy sends a humorous handwritten letter that features his signature Autograph Letter Signed: "Geo Bancroft", 2p, 4½x7, separate sheets. No place, but probably Washington, D.C. read more...
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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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. read more...
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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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. read more...
Sale Price $722.50
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GEORGE BANCROFT A 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. read more...
Sale Price $180.00
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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! read more...
Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT A 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. read more...
Sale Price $1,742.50
$2,050.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT The 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". read more...
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT As 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. read more...
Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT A 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. read more...
Sale Price $2,635.00
$3,100.00
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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. read more...
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 read more...
Sale 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. read more...
Sale Price $288.00
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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. read more...
Sale Price $2,040.00
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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. read more...
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00