Major General Richard J. Oglesby Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY
Born: July 25, 1824 in Oldham County, Kentucky
Died: April 24, 1899 in Elkhart, Illinois
Biography
Richard Oglesby (1824-1899) was a Republican governor of Illinois (1865-1869, 1873, 1885-1889) and U. S. Senator from Illinois (1873-1879). He fought in the Mexican-American War with the 4th Illinois Volunteers. He also fought in the Civil War, where he was commissioned a colonel commanding the 8th Illinois Volunteers and rose to major general. Oglesby was badly wounded in his chest during the Second Battle of Corinth (Oct. 4 to Oct. 4, 1862).
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/25/1887 - HFSID 13837Autograph letter signed "R.J. Oglesby" dated January 25, 1887, accepting an invitation to a dinner honoring Abraham Lincoln by the Republican Club of New York City. Addressed to James S. Lehmaier, Esq., on Executive Office stationery from Springfield, Illinois.Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/22/1887 - HFSID 13750Autograph letter signed by Richard J. Oglesby, dated May 22, 1887. Addressed to James S. Lehmaier, discussing corrections to his speech before the Republican Club of New York City. Signed as "R.J Oglesby" on Executive Office stationery from Springfield, Illinois.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 11/28/1866 - HFSID 86942Document signed by Governor Richard J. Oglesby appointing Abraham L. Clary as Coroner of Menard County, Illinois, dated November 28, 1866. Signed as "Richard J Oglesby", with an embossed Seal of the State of Illinois included.
Price: $400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/28/1888 - HFSID 13751Typed letter signed by Richard J. Oglesby, dated January 28, 1887, declining an invitation to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Oglesby expresses regret for missing the event in a personal note addressed to James S. Lehmaier, using the signature "R.J. Oglesby".
Price: $360.00
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/05/1887 - HFSID 13782Letter signed by Richard J. Oglesby, typed on Executive Office stationery in 1887, discussing travel plans and a proposed toast to James S. Lehmaier. Signed as "R.J. Oglesby". Includes historical context about Oglesby's political career and military service.
Price: $300.00
