Major General Winfield Scott Hancock Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK
Born: February 14, 1824 in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
Died: February 9, 1886 in Governors Island, New York
Died: February 9, 1886 in Governors Island, New York
Biography
WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK (1824-1886), a highly successful Union Corps commander during the Civil War and a hero of the Battle of Gettysburg (1863), was the Democratic Party's candidate for President in 1880, losing to James A. Garfield. He was Commanding General of the U.S. Army's Department of the East, headquartered on Governor's Island, from 1877 until his death.
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK 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 Autograph letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock" in black ink. 3 pages, 5x8 folded, 10x8 flat. Washington D.C. In part: "Miss May Monisey...Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK 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 Autograph letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock" in black ink. 2 pages, docketed on verso, 5½x8½ folded, 11x8½.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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WINFIELD HANCOCK The Civil War hero and Presidential candidate sends thanks for a bottle of champagne. Autograph Letter signed: "Winfield S. Hancock, Commanding", 1 page, 5x8. New York, 1877 February 15. To William A. Seaver, in full: "I received your note and the bottle of champagne.Sale Price $573.75
$675.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK His handwritten letter concerning medical bills for his mother-in-law Autograph Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5½x8¾. St Paul, Minnesota, 1871 March 25.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK The Civil War commander discusses Georgia Governor Crawford with a friend, signs his name in black ink Autograph letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock" in faded black ink. 2 pages, 11½x9 flat, 5¾x9 folded. June 19, 1871. St. Paul, Minnesota.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK He seeks to reclaim letters about a fellow officer sent to a Democratic politician, fearful that the correspondence has been tampered with! Autograph Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5¾x8¾. St. Paul, Minnesota, 1871 June 25. To James W.Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK The U.S. General thanks a colleague for the book "Battles of the American Revolution", signs his name in black ink Autograph letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock" in faded black ink. 1 page, 5x8. August 24, 1880. Governors Island, New York. Written on personalized letterhead.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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The Civil War Union General, alongside his wife and mother-in-law, signs a deed of trust in favor of Philadelphia businessman Isaiah Williamson, and witnessed by his colleague Brig. General Richard ArnoldSale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK, ALMIRA HANCOCK and ADALINE E. RUSSELL The Civil War General and his wife co-sign a loan made to his mother-in-law from the Boatmen's Savings Bank in an 1874 contract Document signed "Winfield Scott Hancock", "Almira D. Hancock", and "Adaline E. Russell" in faded black ink. 4 pages, 22x17 flat, 11x17 folded.Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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In this original printed Congressional Resolution, Congressman Richard W. Townshend requests an appropriation for a statue honoring General Winfield Scott Hancock. The statue that this Resolution requested currently stands in Washington, District of Columbia. Extremely rare!Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK He tells a veteran concerned about his military records to apply to the Adjutant General. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5½x8½. Governor's Island, New York, 1885 January 8. To Mr. John F.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK On the advice of a former member of his staff, he endorses a former soldier's application to join the Signal Service. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 10x8. Governor's Island, New York, 1884 February 7. To Andrew S.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK As US Army Commander, he praises a book on arms Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield S. Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8. Governor's Island, New York, 1882 May 3. To Frank H. Norton, Esq., New York.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Very formal lesson stating the reason he was unable to meet a visitor to Governor's Island, addressed in care of a judge Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5x8. Governor's Island, New York 1884 June 2. To Col. Ralph Abercrombie, care of Judge Griswold, Washington, D.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Hancock will be "very much gratified" if the letter bearer can be given employment in the San Francisco Custom House. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5½x8½. Governor's Island, New York 1885 June 25. To Col.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Departing from his "usual course", Hancock agrees to recommend a job applicant to a fellow officer. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5½x8½. Governor's Island, New York, 1885 June 25. To Mr. Thomas H.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK He sends thanks for the gift of a book titled Boots and Saddles. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5½x8½. Governor's Island, New York 1883 July 19. To A. N.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Two months before the Presidential election, he sends thanks "for your congratulations and prophecy." Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5x8. Governor's Island, New York Harbor, 1880 September 2.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Less than five months before his death, the General acknowledges receipt of a scientific paper on "the interoceanic problem". Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5x8. Governor's Island, New York, 1885 September 7. To E. L.Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Two months before the Presidential election, he declines an invitation to the Third American Conclave of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5½x8½. Governor's Island, New York Harbor, 1880 September 1. To Dr. J. N.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Confined to his home by an illness, he invited a US Navy Commodore John Upshur to visit him there. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8. Governor's Island, USA, 1883 September 19. To Commodore John H.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK With his Presidential election campaign in full swing, Hancock thanks an Ohio supporter for valuable services and information. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5½x8½. Governor's Island, New York Harbor, 1880 October 1. To T. N.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Brief letter written late in his Presidential campaign Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5½x8½. Governor's Island, New York Harbor, 1880 October 9. To N. W.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK He thanks a letter writer for a story about Ream's Station, a battle considered Hancock's worst defeat in the Civil War. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8. Governor's Island, New York Harbor, 1880 November 17. To Clare T. Barr, Esq.Sale Price $807.50
$950.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK He forwards a fund-raising letter to a subordinate commander. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 5x8. Governor's Island, New York, 1883 November 28. To General R. H. Jackson, Fort Columbus. in full: "The enclosed circular was received by me today.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Advising a job-seeker that he has "no situation vacant," he refers the fellow to the local army recruiter. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8. Governor's Island, New York Harbor, 1880 December 30. To Mr.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK Manuscript note welcoming a visit from a friend, with handwritten postscript by Hancock apologizing that his haste to mail it required dictation. Manuscript Letter with Autograph Note signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", and initialed "w. s. h." 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK During the 1880 Presidential campaign, he thanks a South Carolina woman for a palmetto hat. Manuscript Letter with Autograph Note signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5½x8½. Governor's Island, New York Harbor, 1880 September 22. To Miss S.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCKJust months before the 1880 presidential election, the Union general and Democratic Party candidate thanked the Hancock Veteran Association for its support Printed Document Unsigned. Despite the Veteran Association's support, Hancock lost the election. He passed away just six years later.Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK The General and his wife and mother all signed this 2-year promissory note for $104. Promissory Note signed: "Winfield S. Hancock", Almira Hancock" and "Adaline Russell", 8½x3½. St. Louis, Mo., 1876 December 28.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
