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
Died: April 24, 1899 in Elkhart, Illinois
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 13837He penned this letter on stationery of the Executive Office in Springfield, Illinois in 1887 to accept an invitation to a dinner in honor of Abraham Lincoln held by the Republican Club of New York City.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/22/1887 - HFSID 13750Signing as Governor, he penned this letter on stationery of the Executive Office in Springfield, Illinois in 1887 regarding a speech he gave before the Republican Club of New York City and corrections he made to the account of that speech.
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 11/28/1866 - HFSID 86942GOVERNOR RICHARD J. OGLESBY He signed this document appointing the Coroner of Menard County, Illinois during his second year as Governor of Illinois in 1866. Civil Appointment Signed: "Richard J Oglesby" as Governor of Illinois and by the Illinois Secretary of State.
Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/28/1888 - HFSID 13751He signed this letter, typed on stationery of the Executive Office in Springfield, Illinois in 1888, to turn down an invitation to celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday with the Republican Club of New York City.
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD J. OGLESBY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/05/1887 - HFSID 13782He signed this letter, typed on stationery of the Executive Office in Springfield, Illinois in 1887, to a member of the Republican Club of New York City about his travel plans and his approval of a proposed toast.
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
