Colonel William A. Howard Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD
Born: 1807
Died: November 18, 1871
Biography
William A. Howard (1807-1871), was a veteran Coast Guard officer who commanded a detachment of marine artillery during battles on the Carolina coast during the Civil War. At the beginning of the war, he was commissioned as a Colonel of the 1st New York Heavy Artillery in the defenses around Portsmouth & Norfolk. Earlier in his career, when he commanded the revenue cutter Jackson, he was said to look so resplendent in his Coast Guard uniform that naval officers pressured Navy Secretary Levi Woodbury to remove epaulettes from Coast Guard uniforms. In the years before the Civil War, he was in private business as a shipbuilder.
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/02/1861 - HFSID 174710Autograph letter signed: "W.A.Howard", dated January 2, 1861, addressed to U.S. Senator "My Dear Fessenden". Discussing military service and potential roles in the Navy, it reflects Howard's commitment to the Union cause during the Civil War.Price: $800.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/17/1861 - HFSID 174711Autograph letter signed: "W.A.Howard", dated 17 February 1861, addressed to Senator William Pitt Fessenden, discussing military service and plans regarding Fort Sumter. William A. Howard, a Civil War Colonel, expresses his commitment to serve the country.
Price: $625.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/21/1856 - HFSID 174703Letter written by William A. Howard to U.S. Senator William Pitt Fessenden in 1856, discussing U.S. Navy matters and international politics. Autograph letter signed "W A Howard", containing pencil notations. Document consists of four pages and is dated February 21, 1856.
Price: $575.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/03/1856 - HFSID 174705Letter from Colonel William A. Howard, signed as "W. A. Howard", expresses his discontent with the South and discusses political matters. Dated 3 March 1856, it is addressed to U.S. Senator William Pitt Fessenden, containing personal and political insights.
Price: $625.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/13/1861 - HFSID 174712Autograph letter signed: W.A. Howard, dated March 13, 1861, addressed to My Dear Fessenden. The letter discusses military organization and personal aspirations during the Civil War, showcasing Colonel William A. Howard's involvement and concerns regarding national defense.
Price: $625.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/14 - HFSID 174713Autograph letter signed: "W.A. Howard" from March 14, 1861, addressed to U.S. Senator "My Dear Fessenden". Discussing military matters before the Civil War, it highlights Colonel William A. Howard's correspondence with significant historical figures.
Sale Price $485.00
$575.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/24/1861 - HFSID 174714Autograph letter signed: "William A. Howard", dated March 24, 1861, discussing his potential appointment to the Union Army's Naval Department. Addressed to Senator William Pitt Fessenden, the letter expresses his eagerness and outlines his concerns regarding upcoming contracts.
Sale Price $485.00
$575.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/05/1861 - HFSID 174715Autograph letter signed: "W.A. Howard", dated 5 April 1861, addressed to U.S. Senator "My Dear Fessenden", discussing Howard's eagerness to serve in the Union Army. Howard, a Civil War Colonel, expresses his readiness for service.
Sale Price $525.00
$625.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/16/1858 - HFSID 174702Autograph letter signed "W A Howard", written by William A. Howard in 1858, requests assistance in obtaining a position. The letter discusses his naval experience and includes a personal appeal to a friend for support in his endeavors.
Price: $480.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/30/1858 - HFSID 174708Letter signed: W.A. Howard, dated 30 April 1858, addressed to Senator Fessenden, discussing a claims court trial involving Cap John Ericsson. Howard expresses support for Ericsson's claims and remarks on Fessenden's efforts in the Senate.
Price: $575.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/31/1861 - HFSID 174716Autograph letter signed: "W.A. Howard", dated May 31, 1861, addressed to U.S. Senator "Dear Fessenden". The letter discusses military matters and personal grievances within the War Department. William A. Howard served as a Colonel during the Civil War.
Price: $800.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/02/1864 - HFSID 174720Letter from Colonel William A. Howard, dated June 2, 1864, petitioning for command over the 15th New York Artillery. Signed "W.A. Howard" and addressed to Senator "My Dear Fessenden", detailing his military service and appeals for authority.
Sale Price $625.00
$750.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/01/1863 - HFSID 174717Autograph letter signed by Colonel William A. Howard, proposing the recruitment of a naval fleet for coastal defense during the Civil War. Dated July 1, 1863, and addressed to U.S. Senator William Pitt Fessenden, the letter expresses his willingness to resign and assist.
Price: $625.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/14/1856 - HFSID 174706Autograph letter signed by Colonel William A. Howard, dated 14 August 1856, addressed to Senator William Pitt Fessenden. Discussing political matters, the letter includes intriguing gossip about Millard Fillmore and mentions Howard's role in the Execution Committee.
Sale Price $525.00
$625.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/20/1865 - HFSID 174700Letter from William A. Howard, a Revenue Marine Captain, signed "W A Howard", discussing improvements for the Revenue Marine in 1865. Addressed to Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch, it includes detailed suggestions on operational efficiency and vessel capabilities.
Sale Price $395.00
$480.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/25/1865 - HFSID 174701Letter written by William A. Howard in 1865, signed "W A Howard". Discusses his plans for improving the U.S. Revenue Marine post-Civil War. Contains four pages detailing his suggestions and experiences, with minor imperfections affecting the body but not the signature.
Price: $480.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/27/1841 - HFSID 174704Autograph letter signed: "W. A. Howard", consisting of three pages, dated August 27, 1841, addressed to U.S. Senator William Pitt Fessenden. The letter discusses Congressional decisions and Howard's experiences in service, expressing his desire for reorganization and restoration of his commission.
Price: $575.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/04/1856 - HFSID 174707Autograph letter signed: "Howard", dated 4 September 1856, discussing fundraising for Maine with U.S. Senator William Pitt Fessenden. Howard mentions "I have killed M. Fillmore in Massachusetts" and includes a postscript, "Rest time for M. F & the boys".
Price: $625.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/05/1864 - HFSID 174719Letter from Colonel William A. Howard, dated November 5, 1864, discussing naval concerns on the coast of Maine, signed "W.A. Howard". Addressed to Senator William Pitt Fessenden, it highlights the challenges posed by rebel privateers during the Civil War.
Price: $800.00
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COLONEL WILLIAM A. HOWARD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/14/1865 - HFSID 174699Autograph letter signed: "W. A. Howard", consisting of four pages, dated November 14, 1865. Written to U.S. Senator William P. Fessenden, Howard discusses fighting corruption in the Revenue Service and suggests reforms for improved management and efficiency.
Price: $625.00
