Civil War Autographs and Historical Letters continued...
| Lot |
Sym. |
Lot Description |
Est/Cat |
Realized |
Prices realized...
| 109 |
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Civil War Letters. Large album of covers and letters arranged
chronologically, from 1860 thru 1865, virtually all from Union soldiers, a
significant number are on patriotic covers or with illustrated enclosures,
first is datelined "S. Shaftsbury (Vt.) Decr. 23, 1860" with
contents discussing South Carolina's secession, some with fascinating
contents incl. one dated Charlestown Va., July 20, 1861 and reading in part
"...only for Colonel Clark, blast him, we might have been there yet, but
the boys got so sick of him they went right to his and gave 3 groans for
him and 3 cheers for Lieut. Col. Seward. But he is played out now, for they
have him under arrest ever since we got to Martinsburg.", many others
also have interesting content regarding troop movements, popular opinion
and other interesting details, most all have typed transcriptions, few
faults to be expected, a Very Fine and fascinating glimpse at the Civil War
though the eyes of those who lived it |
E. 2,000-3,000 |
3,250.00 |
| 110 |
|
Confederate Soldier's Letter. 1p soldier's letter in adversity
cover made from druggist form to Williamstown carried "By the
politeness of Mr. Slater", letter datelined "James Island June 19th
1862" regarding the battle "on the Island that ended in the complete
route of the yankees", letter with complete written transcription, Very
Fine |
E. 150-200 |
150.00 |
| 111 |
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Confederate-Related Literature. Two volumes, both small: first is
Science of War, published in Richmond Va. 1861 with "H. Cobb" in
pencil inside front cover, some wear, second is Hardees Rifle and Light
Infantry Tactics Vol. 2 published in Philadelphia 1860 with ms.
"John A. Cobb Oct. 26th 1860" on title page, cover split and
somewhat battle-worn, both are fascinating military books |
E. 300-400 |
375.00 |
| 112 |
|
Confederate Literature. Five items, incl. 1959 Dietz, An Official
Guide of the Confederate Government (34pp), few other pamphlets |
E. 100-150 |
95.00 |