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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
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THEODORUS BAILEY
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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.
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The United States Secretary of the Navy wrote this letter to Senator John Fairfield from
Boston in 1845, asking to be kept "thoroughly informed".
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The Secretary of the Navy wrote and signed this short letter in 1884 to say that he would
comply with a request
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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"
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The historian wrote this letter from Newport, Rhode Island in 1863, telling the recipient
how to find a requested letter.
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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.
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Founder of the United States Naval Academy signed this handwritten letter inviting his
friend Senator Edmunds to dinner.
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The founder of the United States Naval Academy sends a humorous handwritten letter
that features his signature
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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.
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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.
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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
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As Secretary of the Navy (1845), he ordered an officer to report for a Court Martial board
with his signature on this document
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As Secretary of the Navy (1845), he signed this letter instructing a naval captain to report
for a court martial proceeding
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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.
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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.
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ALS: Geo. Cadwalader", 1p, 7¾x9¾.
Philadelphia, 1836 July 16.
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Fulfilling a request.
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Partly printed LS: "S. Cooper," 1p,
7-7/8x10. Adjutant General's Office, Washington, 1852 August 13.
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As Lehigh University's first President, he orders two history
texts.
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ALS: "D.N. Couch", 1p, 6½x9¼. Inlaid.
Norwalk, Conn., 1882 July 8. To Major General William B. Franklin.
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Signed autograph letter (1859), thanking a Cleveland man for some
suggestions
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The Congressman signs a letter stating that he has sent his
resignation (for an unknown position), and has arranged for his
replacement
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He writes an associate informing he has received requested copies of
a documents
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He is honored, but declines an invitation.
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Pleading "professional and official" duties in Washington, he
declines an invitation to lecture in Albany.
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The diplomat and politician corrects a common misquote.
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He recommends that copies of a pamphlet discussing a new treaty be
sent to the President (Johnson), Secretary of State and Attorney
General.
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Edward C. Davidson sends an autograph letter of condolences on the
death of the recipient's brother.
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Autograph Letter signed: "Jeffn..Davis",
1p, 3¾x6. No place, no date.
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ALS: "Jeffer Davis" as U.S. Senator, 1p,
8x10. Senate Chamber, 1848 February 3.
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The Confederacy's only President visits the House of Commons
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SENATOR JEFFERSON DAVIS TELLS A "FELLOW SOLDIER" HOW TO CLAIM BOUNTY LAND
ALLOWED HIM AS A RESULT OF BEING WOUNDED AND DISABLED IN THE MEXICAN WAR
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ALS: "Jefferson Davis", 1p, 8x10.
Carolina Life Insurance Company, Memphis, Tenn., 1873 June 25. To Governor
Harris.
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THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERACY WRITES TO FORMER CONFEDERATE GENERAL
JUBAL EARLY, REQUESTING INFORMATION THAT WILL "ANSWER [JOSEPH EGGLESTON]
JOHNSTON'S SHAMELESS DRIVEL OF AN EVENT".
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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Davis writes to Colonel Robert Scott concerning a text of his Civil War recollections,
intended for publication. Davis speaks of his dissatisfaction with General Beauregard's
actions during the war. Here he claims he told Beauregard: "The last sentence of my
telegram conveyed to Genl. Beauregard my dissatisfaction at the change and doubt as
to the expected result."
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JUST 11 DAYS AFTER LOSING THE ELECTION FOR GOVERNOR OF MISSISSIPPI, JEFFERSON
DAVIS WRITES TO A FRIEND ABOUT PAYING A BILL RELATING TO A "MILEAGE ACCOUNT"
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JEFFERSON DAVIS.
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FUTURE CONFEDERATE PRESIDENT WRITES TO FUTURE CONFEDERATE OFFICER ABOUT THE
STAFFING OF THE ARMORY AT HARPER'S FERRY, WHICH WAS RAIDED THREE YEARS LATER BY
JOHN BROWN.
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Manuscript LS: "Jeffn Davis" as
Pierce's Secretary of War, 1p, 8x9¾.
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONFEDERACY TRANSMITS A REPORT OF SECRETARY OF WAR JUDAH
P. BENJAMIN TO CONGRESS; THE SENATE READS IT IN "SECRET LEGISLATIVE
SESSION", WHILE THE HOUSE ORDERS 2,500 COPIES PRINTED AND THE "INJUNCTION
OF SECRECY BE REMOVED"
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Manuscript Letter signed: "Jefferson
Davis" as U.S. Secretary of War, 1p, 7¼x9¾. Washington, D.C.
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Manuscript LS: "Jefferson Davis", 2½p,
5x8¼. 61 Avenue Friedland (Paris, France), 1881 November 15.
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Manuscript LS: "Jeffn Davis" as
Secretary of War, 1p, 7¾x9¾. Washington, 1853 December 13.
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The controversial Mexican president pens a beautifully sealed recommendation letter for
Mrs. Rosa Perez, widow of a General, and addresses it to lawyer Francisco Alfaro
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The controversial Mexican president pens a letter to Juan Lindolfo Cuestas to
congratulate him for having been elected Provisional President of the Republic of
Uruguay, and also to reassure the good relations between his nations. The letter is
countersigned by the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs
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The controversial Mexican president pens a beautifully sealed letter to thank lawyer
Francisco Alfaro for congratulating him on his birthday
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The controversial Mexican president pens an important letter to the President of
Uruguay Juan Lindolfo Cuestas, to show him his sympathies for the recent assassination
of his predecessor and to reassure him his wish to maintain good relationships with his
nation. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs also endorses the letter
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Six months before his long Presidency ended, he signed this friendly, typed
letter to the British Governor of Belize, framed in the Gallery of History style
to 32x25.
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Preparing to return to France after the Yorktown Centennial
celebrations, the wife of France's official representative thanks their host, US
Commanding General Hancock, for photographs of the event. Her letter is docketed
in Hancock's own hand.
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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".
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ALS: "Amos B. Eaton/Bvt Maj. Gen.
U.S.A./Retired", 1p, 5x8. New Haven, Conn., 1874 August 18. To
General John Beatty, Capt.
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JOSEPH H. EATON
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William H. Emory sends an autograph letter to Brigadier General S.
Williams about reassigning a soldier.
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Important ALS: "Wm Emory", 3p, 4½x7.
Washington, 1866 April 3. To Maryland Senator John Creswell.
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ALS: "Very truly yrs/W.H. Emory", 7p,
7¾x10. Fort McPherson, Nebraska, 1870 April 5. To Major John M. Gould.
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As a colonel in the 5th US Cavalry (1866), he signs an ALS to Senator William
Pitt Fessenden, proposing that officers disabled in combat receive retirement
pay at their brevet rank.
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Autograph Letter fragment signed, 4½ x 1½ slip cut from a closing
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Signed autograph letter on stationery of Colt Patent Fire Arms (1887)
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Signed autograph letter (1858), while he was Supervisor of the Light
House Board, apparently discussing drawings of a recently renovated one in
Florida
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John C. Frémont sends an autograph letter to Count Gurowski about his
book.
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Signed autograph letter (December 1868) to Col. J. T. Fiala, formerly of his
staff and now a railroad surveyor, thanking him for information.
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He forward to the Second Auditor of the Treasury the Bi-Monthly
Return of Deceased Soldiers of the 3rd US Artillery.
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GEORGE GIBSON
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Third Person ALS: "Admiral
Goldsborough", 1p, 5¼x8 affixed to 5¾x8½ sheet.
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The American journalist pens this letter to a friend at West Point apologizing for not
writing him sooner. Extremely Rare!
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The American journalist writes his friend at West Point revealing that he has been
granted permission to travel to Cuba. Extremely Rare!
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The Civil War general writes letter of thanks to an admirer, but
apologizes for being unable to accept it, signs his name in black ink
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On black-bordered mourning paper, he writes to Californian Phineas
Banning about the sadness occasioned by his daughter's death.
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The Civil War commander writes to the family doctor requesting
billing information for a Mrs. Russell and his own wife Mrs. Hancock, while
living in St. Paul, Minnesota
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The year he ran for President on the Democratic ticket, he regrets
that he has no recent photo to send to a young admirer.
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The Civil War hero and Presidential candidate sends thanks for a
bottle of champagne.
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His handwritten letter concerning medical bills for his
mother-in-law
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The Union Army General and 1880 Presidential candidate signed this
handwritten letter concerning the official papers related to Mrs. Russell's
mortgage and property
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Too busy with visitors to meet a minister, he suggests that he write
from the office.
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The Civil War commander discusses Georgia Governor Crawford with a friend, signs his
name in black ink
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He seeks to reclaim letters about a fellow officer sent to a
Democratic politician, fearful that the correspondence has been tampered
with!
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The Civil War General sends his autograph to sick child, expresses
his wish that he could do more
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The U.S. General thanks a colleague for the book "Battles of the
American Revolution", signs his name in black ink
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The military general and Presidential candidate signed this handwritten letter
that he wrote to Ben Farrar
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He tells a veteran concerned about his military records to apply to
the Adjutant General.
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He invites a Western scout and wagon master for a visit.
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On the advice of a former member of his staff, he endorses a former
soldier's application to join the Signal Service.
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"Overwhelmed" by requests to write recommendations for office-seekers
after Democrats finally won the White House in 1884, the Party's 1880 nominee
explains why he cannot honor such entreaties.
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As US Army Commander, he praises a book on arms
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Very formal lesson stating the reason he was unable to meet a visitor
to Governor's Island, addressed in care of a judge
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Departing from his "usual course", Hancock agrees to recommend a job
applicant to a fellow officer.
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Hancock will be "very much gratified" if the letter bearer can be
given employment in the San Francisco Custom House.
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He sends thanks for the gift of a book titled Boots and
Saddles.
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Two months before the Presidential election, he sends thanks "for
your congratulations and prophecy."
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Less than five months before his death, the General acknowledges
receipt of a scientific paper on "the interoceanic problem".
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Two months before the Presidential election, he declines an
invitation to the Third American Conclave of Kappa Sigma fraternity.
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Confined to his home by an illness, he invited a US Navy Commodore
John Upshur to visit him there.
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$625.00
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With his Presidential election campaign in full swing, Hancock thanks
an Ohio supporter for valuable services and information.
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Brief letter written late in his Presidential campaign
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He has "only a moment to acknowledge receipt of your note." No
wonder! Signed the very day he lost the Presidency by fewer than 40,000
votes.
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$625.00
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$562.00
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He thanks a letter writer for a story about Ream's Station, a battle
considered Hancock's worst defeat in the Civil War.
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$900.00
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He forwards a fund-raising letter to a subordinate commander.
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