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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/19/1870 - HFSID 30340The 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.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/15/1877 - HFSID 5454The 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/19/1871 - HFSID 30341The 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/25/1871 - HFSID 30298He 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/24/1880 - HFSID 157328The 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/26/1879 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30345The Civil War Union General, alongside his wife and mother-in-law, signs a deed of trust in favor of Philadelphia businessman Isaiah Williamson; witnessed by his colleague Brig. General Richard Arnold Document signed: "Winfield S.…"
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/06/1874 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30347The 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - LETTER SIGNED 01/08/1885 - HFSID 30310He 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 02/07/1884 - HFSID 30290On 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 05/03/1882 - HFSID 156617As 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 06/02/1884 - HFSID 30317Very 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.
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 06/25/1885 - HFSID 30313Hancock 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 07/19/1883 - HFSID 30324He 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 09/02/1880 - HFSID 30318Two 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 09/07/1885 - HFSID 30291Less 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 09/11/1880 - HFSID 30328Two 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 09/19/1883 - HFSID 30314Confined 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 10/01/1880 - HFSID 30325With 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 10/09/1880 - HFSID 30329Brief 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 11/17/1880 - HFSID 30322He 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 11/28/1883 - HFSID 30293He 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 12/30/1880 - HFSID 30311Advising 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - MANUSCRIPT LETTER WITH AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 09/22/1880 - HFSID 30326During 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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MAJOR GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/28/1876 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30344The 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
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ISABELLE "MARCHIONESS DE ROCHAMBEAU" DUTEY-HARISPE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/07/1881 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30386Preparing to return to France after the Yorktown Centennial celebrations, the wife of France's official representative thanks their host, US Commanding General Hancock, for photographs of the event. Her letter is docketed in Hancock's own hand.
Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
