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
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... read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK On black-bordered mourning paper, he writes to Californian Phineas Banning about the sadness occasioned by his daughter's death. Autograph Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 1 page, 4½x7¼. No place, no date. On black-bordered mourning paper to General P. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK The year he ran for President on the Democratic ticket, he regrets that he has no recent photo to send to a young admirer. Autograph Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8. Governor's Island, New York, 1880 February 1. To J. B. read more...Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK The dashing Civil War commander poses in his Union uniform for 2½x3½ photo, signs his name in black ink Inscribed Photograph Signed: "For Major Genl J.L. Donaldson/U.S.A./with compliments of/Winfd S. Hancock/Major Genl U.S.A./Fort Leavenworth, Kansas/Januy 7. 67". read more...Sale Price $5,950.00
$7,000.00
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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 Arnold read more...Sale Price $2,188.75
$2,575.00
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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 Arnold read more...Sale Price $2,188.75
$2,575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $1,997.50
$2,350.00
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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! read more...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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK "Overwhelmed" by requests to write recommendations for office-seekers after Democrats finally won the White House in 1884, the Party's 1880 nominee explains why he cannot honor such entreaties. Manuscript Letter signed: "Winfield Scott Hancock", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5½x8½. read more...Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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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. read more...Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
