1861. 1 page, 3.5 x 6 inches, written to his friend Nathanial Lyon, the first Union General killed during the Civil War, undated but almost certainly 1861, the year Lyon was killed, in full: "My Dear Lyon: For your uniform courtesy and kindness toward me. I give all I have to bestow -- good wishes. Yours Sincerely, James E. Estabrook." Note: Lyon was killed on August 10, 1861, and Estabrook's injuries forced him to resign several months later. Very good..... More

1951. 1 page, 8.25 x 6 inches, removed from an 1851 Yale yearbook, the year he graduated. Written to a fellow classmate, staunch unionist and future judge Marcus Lyon, in part: "...Flattery, dear Lyon, has been repugnant to me, but let me assure you that I shall ever look back upon our friendship with the highest pleasure and only regret that I have not been more intimate with one whom as a man and a gentleman I have always admired...J...... More

Georgia: 1863. 1 page, 7.25 x 9 inches, May 11, 1863. Historically important document -- Galt's actual pay account showing that he received $1060.00 for six months and fifteen days, and received three promotions in rank. Signed by Galt adding his full rank and title. Gentle browning along the edges and folds; still a beautiful item in very good condition. More

Georgia: 1864. War-date partially printed document signed -- a "REPORT of Persons and Articles employed and hired at in (sic) the field Ga. during the month of August, 1864, by Capt. H.H. Wilson, A.A., Quartermaster U.S. Army," signed by Geary as commanding officer. 1 page, oblong folio (docketed on verso), 13 x 16.5 inches. Georgia, September 10, 1864. Excellent condition. Geary was an American general and politician; first mayor of San Francisco (1850); governor of Kansas (1856-57) and Pennsylvania (1866-73);..... More

Washington, D.C. 1883. Autographed letter signed on "Senate Chamber" letterhead, 1 page, 8vo, 8 x 5 inches, accompanied by a handwritten envelope, 3.25 x 5.5 inches, with the printed return address "Senate Chamber." In part: " I wish sincerely it was in my power to render...some really practical service. I sent letters commending them to the newly appointed Democratic office holders in New Orleans but I fear these letters may lead to disappointment. These Southerners are hampered by the Civil..... More

LacLede, CO: 1861. Rare autographed letter signed by the Civil-War era photographer, inquiring about a job, in part: "...I would like to know if there is anyone taking pictures in Shelbyville or Shilfina [Mississippi]...I am taking pictures here but it does not pay verry [sic] well here...We had an election here yesterday...It was a grand defeat for the secessionists here in these two precincts. Hurrah for the Union..." 2 pages, 8vo (staining on two lines does not obscure text). LacLede..... More

Savannah. Exceptional signature: "Julian Hartridge - Savannah - Georgia", executed on a 5.5" x 2.75" piece of paper. Fine condition. Georgia politician who represented his state in the First and Second Confederate Congresses (1861-1865). Hartridge also served one year in the Confederate Army as a Lieutenant in the Chatham Artillery. More

Uncommon full signature: "Charles E. Hooker - Mississippi", most likely executed while serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives, on a 5.5" x 2" pages. Fine condition. American secessionist who was dispatched by the state of Mississippi to South Carolina as a secession commissioner and destribed as a "fire-eater" of the most ultra disunion stripe. He later entered the Confederate States Army rising in rank to Captain in the First Regiment of Mississippi Light Artillery and..... More

Cole's Island, South Carolina: 1863. 1 page on lined paper, 12.5 x 8 inches, Cole's Island, South Carolina, April 5, 1863. Rare document signed by the Union Major General who led a regiment at Fair Oaks and at the siege of Fort Wagner -- signed as a Colonel less than nine months before his death from battlefield injuries. The document is an invoice listing supplies including cannon, primers, shot, and other ordnance. Signed in full with rank and division below..... More

1847. 0.75 x 9.5 inches, no place, no date, circa 1847 -- a narrow entry removed from a muster roll, signed: "H.M. Judah - Captain & co. Commander." Docketed on verso: "Staff - 4th Infantry." Signed at the time when such notables who served with the 4th Infantry included U.S. Grant, James Longstreet, Philip Sheridan, George Crook, and Delaney Floyd-Jones. Very good condition. Union Brigadier General and Indian fighter best remembered for his role in helping to thwart Morgan's Raid..... More

Extremely scarce card signed during the Spanish-American War, 3.5" x 2", "W.A. Kobbe - Brig. Genl. U.S.V. - Military Governor". Evenly toned and in very good condition. *Cards signed as Military Governor are extremely scarce. Civil War officer and decorated Indian fighter during the Plains Wars. Promoted Brigadier General during the Spanish-American War while fighting in the Philippings; becoming Military Governor of Mindanao and Jolo during the Hemp Crisis. More

Newport News: 1863. 2 pages (front and back) on blind-stamped ""U.S. Flag Ship Minnesota" letterhead, 9.75 x 7.75 inches, May 7, 1863, Newport's News, Virginia. Written to the Kimberly Brothers at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, explaining how supplies may be allowed to pass through the blockade. In part: "...In regard to passing coal, wood or other supplies by the blockade to the Navy Yard for the use of the marine guard, a certificate covering all the articles to be passed..... More

1865. 1 x 2.75 inches, no place, no date, circa 1865. Signed: "Yours truly, S. B. Maxey." Glue staining on the back; very good(+) condition. Maxey was born in Kentucky and attended West Point before resettling in Texas and eventually becoming a Major General for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Among other battles, he fought in Vicksburg and Corinth, and received a presidential pardon after the war thanks to a personal appeal made to his former West Point classmate..... More