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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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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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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 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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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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GEORGE CADWALADER. 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.Sale Price $658.75
$775.00
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GEORGE CADWALADER 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.Sale Price $722.50
$850.00
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HENRY COPPÉE As Lehigh University's first President, he orders two history texts. Autograph Letter signed: "Henry Coppée/President", 1 page, 5x8¼, Lehigh University, South Bethlehem [Pennsylvania], 1869 May 4.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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DARIUS N. COUCH. ALS: "D.N. Couch", 1p, 6½x9¼. Inlaid. Norwalk, Conn., 1882 July 8.To Major General William B. Franklin.In part: "Mr Benj Fitch said to day that he could not consent to have Fitchs House turned over to the Government unless it was to be held forever for the benefit of Soldiers....Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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CALEB CUSHING 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 $288.00
$320.00
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CALEB CUSHING 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.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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CALEB CUSHING 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".Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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CALEB CUSHING 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.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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CALEB CUSHING 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.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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CALEB CUSHING 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.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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CALEB CUSHING 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.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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EDWARD C. DAVIDSON Edward C. Davidson sends an autograph letter of condolences on the death of the recipient's brother. Autograph Letter Signed: "E.C. Davidson", 1p, 8x10. Davidson College, (North Carolina) 1837 December 17. To Cadet Culbertson.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JEFFERSON DAVIS. Autograph Letter signed: "Jeffn..Davis", 1p, 3¾x6. No place, no date. On stationery embossed with the seal of Taylor and Maury [publishers], Washington, to "My Dear Madam". Davis has designated the letter for "Quarter to 5 hr. Pick.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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JEFFERSON DAVIS 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.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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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 JEFFERSON DAVIS. Autograph Letter signed: "Jeffn Davis" as U.S. Senator, 1p, 7¾x9¾, front and verso. Washington, 1848 May 27.Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
