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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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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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/17/1856 - HFSID: 16525

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER - HFSID 16525

Manuscript LS: "Jeffn Davis" as Secretary of War, 2p, 7½x9¼ front and verso. War Department, (Washington), 1856 January 17. TO HON. C. J. FAULKNER. In full: "I find an unexpected delay has occurred in the completion of the new models; but have assurance that they will be finished this week, so as to be ready for inspection at the beginning of next week when those designed for Harper's Ferry will be sent thither after which we shall be able to resume full work at that Armory. That class of community who have been for a time suspended from employment will I hope then be relieved from this embarrassment to which you have called my attention. As to the number of clerks required at Harper's Ferry, I have made some further enquiry, and learned that in answer to questions propounded by the Superintendent, it is understood the three clerks now employed, replied that they believed themselves able to do all the duty which would devolve upon them in consequence of the reduction in the number of clerks, made by order of this Department.…"

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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 258505

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 258505

JEFFERSON DAVIS, JOHN H. WINDER and THOMAS J. GREENDavis signs an autograph endorsement forwarding to Confederate Secretary of War Benjamin a handwritten letter from Green, a former general in the army of independent Texas, warning that Confederate soldiers were carrying CSA weapons home with them. General Winder adds a handwritten note to the same document, ordering that guards be posted at depot and they confiscate these weapons.Civil War-date Autograph Endorsement signed: "Sec of War attention./J D", as President of the Confederate States of America in pencil in upper blank margin of letter to him. THOMAS J. GREEN. ALS: "Thos J Green", 1p, 7¼x9¼. Esmeralda near Warrenton North Carolina, 1862 March 17. To "HIS EXCL./JEFFERSON DAVIS/PRES. C.S.A.". In full, original spelling: "I feel it my duty to call your attention to what I believe is highly detrimental to the public service. From what I have seen every train going south from Virginia has then, either discharged, furlowed, sick, or pretendedly so, carrying with them side and fire arms belonging to the confederate government. Should you concur with me in the opinion that no arms should be brought from the seat of war under any pretext, you will apply the remedy in the right quarter.…"

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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 258505

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

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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1862 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 258505

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MAJOR GENERAL FITZ JOHN PORTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/24/1882 - HFSID: 72769

The former Union officer is supported by Confederate officers as he fights to clear his name. ALS: "F.J. Porter", 4p, 5x7¾. New York, 1882 January 24. To Colonel Charles Marshall, Baltimore, Maryland. Begins: "My dear Colonel". In full: "I Thank you warmly for your full reply to my letter - I knew or believed that no written messages had passed between Longstreet & Gen Lee to the effect I wrote you - but Longstreet had testified to that effect before the Board. had written it years before. and Col. W.M Owens of New Orleans. had without confering (sic) with Longstreet. stated he heard Gen Lee about 1. PM. tell Longstreet to advance. & Longstreets reply that he wanted to hear from Stuart of the force coming up on this right - and So I took it for granted it was so. I am glad to have the details you give. That Genl Lee had a contempt for Genl Pope and justly I never doubted. He knew Pope. I don't think that any grounds could have induced him to make the moves he did. unless he was vastly superior in numbers to Pope and knew Pope would not be reinforced in time to save him. and I think it was fortunate for him that he did not get around to his flank as early as you say he intended.…"

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Mexican War | Letters

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.

Price: $4,750.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 3071

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. Autograph letter signed "Geor Bancroft".

Price: $400.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/10/1845 - HFSID 254931

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".

Price: $375.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/23/1884 - HFSID 17208

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. Addressee is illegible.

Price: $375.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/23/1863 - HFSID 17206

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.

Price: $375.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/26/1851 - HFSID 320482

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.

Price: $300.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 1/15 - HFSID 3078

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.".

Price: $375.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/1 - HFSID 3080

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. Autograph letter signed: "Geo. Bancroft".

Sale Price $325.00

$400.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/10/1858 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 33723

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. Autograph letter signed "Geo Bancroft".

Price: $450.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 06/14/1845 - HFSID 283915

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.

Sale Price $325.00

$400.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES V. BOMFORD - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/10/1868 - HFSID 101516

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.

Price: $320.00
GENERAL BRAXTON BRAGG - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/19/1849 - HFSID 283824

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.

Price: $2,400.00
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE CADWALADER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/16/1836 - HFSID 261541

ALS: Geo. Cadwalader", 1p, 7¾x9¾. Philadelphia, 1836 July 16. To Thomas Buthe regarding financial matters. In part: "I now send you the deed proposed for your signatures [not present] for the three trust-houses.

Price: $775.00
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE CADWALADER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/05/1863 - HFSID 251274

Fulfilling a request. ALS: "Geo. Cadwalader" as Major General, 1p, 5x8. Head Quarters, Philadelphia, Pa., 1863 December 5. To Horace G. Babcock, Esq. In full: "Your letter was forwarded to me from the War Department and request complied with.…"

Price: $850.00
MAJOR GENERAL DARIUS N. COUCH - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/08/1882 - HFSID 177241

ALS: "D.N. Couch", 1p, 6½x9¼. Inlaid. Norwalk, Conn., 1882 July 8. To Major General William B. Franklin.

Price: $360.00
CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/25/1859 - HFSID 174876

Signed autograph letter (1859), thanking a Cleveland man for some suggestions Autograph Letter signed: "C Cushing", 1 page, 4½x7. Washington, D.C., 1859 March 25. To James A. Briggs, Cleveland.

Sale Price $250.00

$320.00
CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/27/1846 - HFSID 254667

The Congressman signs a letter stating that he has sent his resignation (for an unknown position), and has arranged for his replacement Autograph letter signed: "C. Cushing", 1½p, 8x10. Washington, 1846 April 27. Recipient not named.

Price: $360.00
CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1855 - HFSID 17265

He writes an associate informing he has received requested copies of a documents Autograph letter signed: "C. Cushing" as Attorney General, 1p, 5¼x8. Washington, 1855 June 19. To James Morso informing him he has "received the package of copies".

Price: $320.00
CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/17/1841 - HFSID 174875

He is honored, but declines an invitation. ALS: "C. Cushing" as Whig Congressman from Massachusetts, 1p, 8x10. Washington, 1841 July 17. To R.E. Lockwood. In full: "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters of the 30th June & the 16th July.…"

Price: $320.00
CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/07/1807 - HFSID 321199

Pleading "professional and official" duties in Washington, he declines an invitation to lecture in Albany. Autograph Letter signed: "C Cushing", 1 page, 5x8. Washington, 1867 August 7. To "Edw. De Forest Esq.", in full: "I have received your favor of the 21st ult.…"

Price: $360.00
CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/21/1874 - HFSID 315237

The diplomat and politician corrects a common misquote. Autograph Letter signed: "Cushing", 1 page, 4¾x7¼. Washington, 1874 September 21. To J. S. Cunningham, Esq. In full: "I have yours of the 20th.…"

Price: $320.00
CALEB CUSHING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/30/1868 - HFSID 321474

He recommends that copies of a pamphlet discussing a new treaty be sent to the President (Johnson), Secretary of State and Attorney General. Autograph Letter signed: "Cushing", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8. Washington, D.C., 1868 September 30.

Price: $360.00
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/02/1869 - HFSID 44185

The Confederacy's only President visits the House of Commons Autograph Letter signed: "Jefferson Davis", 1p, 5¼x8¼. 18 Upper Gloucester Place, Dorset Square (London), 1869 March 2. To W. H. Gregory.

Price: $2,200.00
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1848 - HFSID 32081

Autograph Letter signed: "Jeffn Davis" as U.S. Senator, 1p, 7¾x9¾, front and verso. Washington, 1848 May 27. To Frd. A Wolfe. In full: "I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your kind letter of the 14th Inst.…"

Price: $2,800.00
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/17/1856 - HFSID 16525

Manuscript LS: "Jeffn Davis" as Secretary of War, 2p, 7½x9¼ front and verso. War Department, (Washington), 1856 January 17. TO HON. C. J. FAULKNER.

Price: $4,000.00
PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 09/15/1881 - HFSID 1388

Manuscript LS: "Jefferson Davis", 2½p, 5x8¼. 61 Avenue Friedland (Paris, France), 1881 November 15. Unnamed recipient beginning "Dearest Friend".

Sale Price $1,850.00

$2,200.00
PRESIDENT PORFIRIO DIAZ (MEXICO) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 09/29/1895 - HFSID 155424

The controversial Mexican president pens a beautifully sealed letter to thank lawyer Francisco Alfaro for congratulating him on his birthday Manuscript Letter Signed: “Porfirio Diaz” in iron gall ink. 5¼x8¼. Dated: September 20, 1895. One Page.

Price: $1,200.00
MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER BRYDIE DYER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/01/1870 - HFSID 33805

Dyer handwrote, dated and signed this letter to Senator George Franklin Edmunds in 1870, asking him to join Dyer on a trip to Old Point and that "I shall be very much disappointed if you do not go with me or follow me". Autograph letter signed "AB Dyer".

Sale Price $545.00

$650.00
MAJOR GENERAL AMOS B. EATON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/18/1874 - HFSID 86943

ALS: "Amos B. Eaton/Bvt Maj. Gen. U.S.A./Retired", 1p, 5x8. New Haven, Conn., 1874 August 18. To General John Beatty, Capt. L.D. Myer and Capt. Wm McCrory thanking them "for your invitation to be present at the Eighth Annual Re-union of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland.…"

Price: $380.00
MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM H. EMORY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 07/10/1862 - HFSID 227327

William H. Emory sends an autograph letter to Brigadier General S. Williams about reassigning a soldier. Autograph Letter Signed: "Very Respectfully Yr Obt/W.H. Emory/Brig Genl Cmg", ¼p, 7½x9¾. Head Quarters 1st Brigade, Second Division, 1873 July 10.

Sale Price $1,195.00

$1,400.00