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MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/04/1861 - HFSID 286061Letter written by Colonel Robert Anderson to General Lorenzo Thomas on June 4, 1861, discussing a meeting with Joshua Speed, is signed as "Robert Anderson/Col. USA". The letter addresses military matters and Anderson's health after the Fort Sumter surrender.
Price: $4,750.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 285950Carte de visite photograph signed: "Robert Anderson/Br.Genl. USA" by Robert Anderson, who commanded Fort Sumter at the start of the Civil War. Signed during the war, it includes a photographer's imprint from "Gurney & Son Photo NY" on the front.
Price: $2,500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ANDERSON - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED TWICE - HFSID 287833Carte de visite signed "Robert Anderson/Major Gen. U.S.A." on the front and inscribed on verso "For Mrs. Geo. Griswold/from her friend/Robert Anderson/Dresden/July 4th, 1869." Includes a lithograph of his wife, Eliza Bayard Clinch.
Price: $3,000.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - ANNOTATED TYPED MANUSCRIPT UNSIGNED - HFSID 1851Typed manuscript pages for American Cyclopaedia feature over 40 lines of handwritten corrections by historian George Bancroft. Pages are unsigned, with pencil notations in an unknown hand. Titles include Cyclopedia I and Cyclopedia II.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 225979Signature of George Bancroft is matted with a 7½ x 10 engraving depicting him at his desk. Bancroft is recognized for his ten-volume History of the United States. Item includes a visible piece of paper with the signature.
Price: $120.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 41549Album leaf signed by George Bancroft, the Secretary of the Navy, displaying the signature "Geo. Bancroft". Bancroft is recognized for his ten-volume History of the United States and his role in establishing the U.S. Naval Academy.
Price: $300.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 3071Letter signed "Geor Bancroft" declining a dinner invitation to Senator George F. Edmunds' wife, dated "Friday; Evening." Accompanied by the original unsigned mailing envelope addressed to "Mrs Senator Edmunds." Contains black ink notations on the verso.
Price: $400.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/10/1845 - HFSID 254931Manuscript letter signed "Yours truly/George Bancroft", written to Senator John Fairfield in 1845, requesting to be kept "thoroughly informed." Addressed to "Hon. J. Fairfield," it discusses Texas and Oregon documents. Postmarked Boston, February 10, 1845.
Price: $375.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/23/1884 - HFSID 17208Autograph letter signed "Geo Bancroft", dated February 23, 1884, where Bancroft expresses his willingness to comply with a request. It includes pencil notations and features a brief personal message. Bancroft is known for his work History of the United States.
Price: $375.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/23/1863 - HFSID 17206Letter written by George Bancroft in Newport, Rhode Island, dated June 23, 1863, providing directions to a requested letter. It is signed as “Geo. Bancroft” and addressed to an unknown recipient, detailing the letter's location.
Price: $375.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/26/1851 - HFSID 320482Letter written by George Bancroft in 1851, sending a check for $2965.98 to The Cashier of the Bank of the State of New York. Signed: George Bancroft, discussing the check's purpose and mentioning Mr. Blackwand & Co.
Price: $300.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 1/15 - HFSID 3078Handwritten letter signed by George Bancroft, inviting Senator Edmunds to dinner on January 20. Dated January 15, 1891, the letter includes a postscript about a guest. Bancroft, founder of the U.S. Naval Academy, is known for his work History of the United States.
Price: $375.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/1 - HFSID 3080Letter signed by George Bancroft, declining to purchase a horse, dated "Dec. 1". Accompanied by an original signed envelope addressed to "Mrs Senator Edmunds". Both items feature black-edged stationery. The letter includes personal remarks and was written in 1886.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/10/1858 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 33723Letter signed by George Bancroft discussing changes in the English language, dated December 10, 1858. Accompanied by a letter signed by Elizabeth Bancroft inviting Mrs. Edmunds to dinner. Both letters are presented on a single sheet of paper.
Price: $450.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 17207Slip of paper signed by George Bancroft includes the autograph sentiment, "Very truly yours/ George Bancroft". Bancroft, a notable historian and Secretary of the Navy, is recognized for his work on History of the United States.
Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/05/1838 - HFSID 262853Document signed by George Bancroft, stating crew and passengers of the brig Cynosure, dated July 5, 1838. Signed as "G Bancroft", it represents a rare early career item before his role as Secretary of the Navy.
Price: $400.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 06/14/1845 - HFSID 283915Manuscript letter signed: "Geo Bancroft", dated June 14, 1845, on Navy Department letterhead. The letter, addressed to Captain George W. Storer, discusses convening a Naval General Court Martial. Noted compliance with the order is included.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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GEORGE BANCROFT - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CIRCA 1885 - HFSID 285257Photograph signed by George Bancroft, United States Secretary of the Navy, on a mount with an embossed stamp from the Brady Gallery in New York. An ink note on the verso references his notable roles, including historian and Minister to Great Britain.
Sale Price $795.00
$950.00
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SAMUEL BARRON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 262722Document signed by Samuel Barron, a Confederate Flag Officer, featuring the signature "S. Barron Flag Officer - C.S. Navy/Norfolk/Va." It includes details of his naval career and his role during the Civil War, particularly in European waters.
Price: $975.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM F. BARRY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 268112Signature of William F. Barry reads "Respectfully/William F. Barry/Capt. 2nd Art.". Barry, a West Point graduate and Civil War artillery chief, served in various campaigns, including Mexico and "bleeding Kansas." Some mounting remnants and a nick are present.
Price: $180.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES V. BOMFORD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/10/1868 - HFSID 101516Manuscript letter signed "JV Bomford" as colonel commanding the 8th U.S. Infantry, dated January 10, 1868, and addressed to the 2nd Auditor in Washington, D.C. It accompanies a list of deceased soldiers, detailing Bomford's military service.
Price: $320.00
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GENERAL BRAXTON BRAGG - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/19/1849 - HFSID 283824Letter signed by Braxton Bragg, commending Sergeant Love for his bravery during the Mexican War, particularly at the Battle of Buena Vista. Dated September 19, 1849, it includes a detailed account of the sergeant's conduct and influence on his troops.
Price: $2,400.00
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REAR ADMIRAL DANIEL LAWRENCE BRAINE - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 262868Typed sentiment signed by Daniel L. Braine, stating, "Very respectfully,/D. L. Braine/Rear Admiral, U.S.N./Commandant Navy Yard and Station", is affixed to a sheet containing an engraved portrait of him. Braine served in notable military roles during the Mexican War and Civil War.
Price: $320.00
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REAR ADMIRAL SAMUEL L. BREESES - RECEIPT SIGNED 05/28/1859 - HFSID 321743Receipt signed by Samuel L. Breeses, dated May 28, 1859, acknowledging a check for $287.47 from the United States Navy. Autograph reads "Sam L. Breeses" in black ink. Breeses served as a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.
Price: $360.00
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE CADWALADER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 268120Signature of Geo. Cadwalader as Major General on a lined sheet. George Cadwalader (1806-1879) served in the Shenandoah Valley and was promoted to Major General of Volunteers in April 1862. Light show through of mounting glue on margins.
Price: $180.00
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE CADWALADER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/16/1836 - HFSID 261541Letter signed by George Cadwalader, dated July 16, 1836, discussing financial matters with Thomas Buthe. Mentioning a deed for three trust-houses, it includes the quote, "I now send you the deed proposed for your signatures." Cadwalader later served as a Brigadier General.
Price: $775.00
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE CADWALADER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/05/1863 - HFSID 251274Letter signed by George Cadwalader as Major General, dated December 5, 1863, addressed to Horace G. Babcock. It includes a response to a request, stating, "Your letter was forwarded to me from the War Department and request complied with."
Price: $850.00
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MAJOR GENERAL DARIUS N. COUCH - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/08/1882 - HFSID 177241Letter from Darius N. Couch, signed "D.N. Couch", dated July 8, 1882, addressed to Major General William B. Franklin. Discusses Benjamin Fitch's reluctance to allow his house to be used by the government for soldiers' benefit.
Price: $360.00
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CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1874 - HFSID 101709Signature from Caleb Cushing, signed as "C. Cushing" in 1874, includes the date in another hand. Cushing was a notable politician who served in various capacities including as US Minister to China and US Attorney General.
Price: $100.00
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CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/25/1859 - HFSID 174876Autograph letter signed: "C Cushing", dated March 25, 1859, addressed to James A. Briggs of Cleveland. Cushing expresses gratitude for suggestions received. Notable for his political career, he served as US Minister to China and Attorney General.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00