This
unused Union patriotic cover is one of the
prettiest, and most ornate around !!--$48.
Beautiful,
unused, Union Patriotic cover with Lady
Liberty, an Eagle, and an unusual pattern
Civil War American Flag. This cover was
produced by F. K. Kimmel in New York.--$48.
Excellent
condition unused Federal Patriotic cover from
Philadelphia, PA. The cover has a
beautiful red, white, and blue arch with the
slogan "Give this wreath to the brave, who
their country would save". Just a
beautiful cover.--$45.
1984
reprint of the 1906
Confederate Operations in Canada and New York,
by John W. Headley. Although the book is
entitled Confederate
Operations in Canada and New York,
there are actually in-depth descriptions of
operations all through the South. This
is a very interesting reference book.--$48.
Confederate
States of America newspaper. This is the
"Daily Journal" out of Wilmington, North
Carolina, for Tuesday, July 30, 1861.
Some of the advertisements are the most fun.
Of particular interest is a service offered by
"Dr. Johnson".--$95.
Quite
rare, beautiful condition, unused Patriotic
cover from the State of Wisconsin. The
cover has a flowing American Flag and the
State Seal of Wisconsin in a circle in the
center with the "Bucky Badger" clearly
visible.--$48.
Beautiful
red battle scene on this Patriotic cover
published out of Cincinnati, Ohio, and has the
slogan, "We belong to our country, to do or
die." This is a really nice Patriotic
cover.--$48.
A
beautiful red ink Patriotic cover. She
says"Both boys gone to war - I wonder if they
would take me?"--$45.
Quite
rare marked cover for a soldier's letter home
from the "U. S. SANITARY COMMISSION".
This generally meant that the soldier was in
the hospital "sick or wounded".--$45.
Excellent
condition, unused, Federal Patriotic cover.
This is a colorful cover picturing a Zouave
with red pants and the motto, "Through
Baltimore".--$45.
Quite
rare, unused, Union Patriotic cover from the
State of Kansas. The motif has two men
holding a Federal Flag and the logo, "Kansas
-- For The Union". It has been awhile
since we had a Kansas Civil War Patriotic
cover.--$48.
Very
nice display containing a total of five
Confederate postal stamps. Two of the
stamps are 10 cent stamps and remain attached
together, and three of the stamps are
Jefferson Davis 5 cent stamps, and one has a a
partial post mark. All five Confederate
stamps and glass display case --$95.
Really
pretty Union Patriotic postal cover with
horses, cannon, and limber, and the slogan,
“Strike with an Iron Arm for Our Whole
Union”.
This is one you rarely see.--$55.
This
is a very touching "UDC" grouping of four
pieces - (2) documents, and (2) photographs -
all celebrating the "100 year anniversary" of
the birth of Confederate General A. G.
Jenkins. Gen. Jenkins was killed at
Dublin Station, Virginia on May 21, 1864 at
the very young age of 33 years. The
photographs were taken Nov. 30, 1930.
General Jenkins was born Nov. 30, 1830.--$50.
for all
Original
Civil War Soldier's
Hymn Book distributed by "The United
States Christian Commission". This book
shows lots of wear and was without question
actually carried. It has even had some
Civil War Era stitching repair to the binding
area. These were extensively distributed
and carried by many soldiers both US and
CS.--$195.
This
is an early Federal Patriotic cover out of the
State of Ohio and is one you rarely see.
It pictures "Satan" complete with pitchfork
and "the devil" written across his chest with
the caption, "The First Secessionist".
This is one that I have only had a few of over
the past 50 years.--$45.
Very
nice condition, Union Patriotic cover
picturing a cannon with a Federal Eagle
perched on the barrel with the caption, "To
the Union Ever Loyal and True". This
cover was produced by McGee of Philadelphia,
PA.--$35.
Very
nice condition and quite colorful, unused
original, Union Patriotic cover. This
cover pictures a soldier, with his sword
drawn, standing alongside a 34-star American
Flag. The colors remain bright and
vivid.--$35.
Antique
framed, Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
Memorial document. This document is for
Charles M. Fox from Amityville, Pennsylvania.
Charles enlisted at Pottstown, Pennsylvania,
on July 8, 1864, as a Private in Co. E of the
105th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer
Infantry. He was discharged on July 11,
1865, and died on March 28, 1914. Mr.
Fox is buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at
South Pottstown, Pennsylvania, in lot #294,
section B and grave #2. He was a
lifetime member of the Pottstown,
Pennsylvania, Graham Post #106 Dept. of
Pennsylvania. The antique frame remains
in very nice condition, and the document is in
nice condition as well.--$55.
Very
pretty condition Scott #12 blue 10 cent
CONFEDERATE postal stamp. This one
appears to be a perfect unused example.--$25.
Extremely
rare and in very nice condition, Confederate
Tactics manual published in 1861.
According to the family, we believe this
manual belonged to Capt. Joseph M. Peacher,
Co. E, 49th Tennessee Infantry. Capt.
Peacher was captured at Fort Henry and was
confined at Johnson's Island Federal Prison.
The manual was published by J. W. Randolph,
121 Main St., Richmond, Virginia, 1861.
In almost 50 years, this is the only
Confederate Manual by this publisher that I
have ever had.--$850.SOLD
One
page Civil War letter written January 15,
1863, from "Camp near Moscow, Tennessee".
In this letter, Captain Joseph Chugman, who
was commanding Company A of the 46th Illinois
Volunteer Infantry, documents the destruction
of excess baggage and unserviceable equipment.
This letter is written in brown quill ink and
is light and hard to read in areas.--$45.
Scott
#1 Confederate Jefferson Davis 5 cent postage
stamp, crisp color, and very nice condition
overall. The stamp is postmarked
Wilmington, North Carolina.--$95.
New
condition, Echoes of
Glory, Volume "Arms and Equipment of the
Confederacy". This is a superb
reference book published in 1992 by Time Life
Books and has literally hundreds of beautiful
color close-ups of Confederate artifacts.
This book is 311 pages of crisp, close-up
color photographs, and the colors in the
photographs are precisely true and accurate to
the artifacts. This is a wonderful book
to have.--$25.
Excellent
reference book,
Confederate Presentation & Inscribed Swords
and Revolvers, by Daniel D. Hartzler.
This is an extremely helpful reference book
clearly showing the engraving and inscription
style on numerous Confederate weapons.--$45.
If
you Relic hunt, or are a Battle Of Stones
River student of history - YOU MUST HAVE A SET
OF VOLUME 20 -- PARTS 1 AND 2 of the "Official
Records of the War of the Rebellion". I
have literally recovered multi-thousands of
Civil War Artifacts from this set of books.
There may not be the amount of artifacts here
at Stones River that there once was, but there
are still relics to be found.--$79. For The
Set
Nice
condition cancelled second pattern US Postal
stamp of the American Civil War dating 1861
and 1862.--$38.
Very
pretty condition Scott #11 Confederate blue 10
cent stamp. This is a rare "page edge"
Stamp with nice detail and bright, vivid
color.--$38.
This
is the "GENERAL INDEX" of the Official Records
of the "War of the Rebellion". It is the
1971 reprint by the National Historic Society.
I, personally, find this to be one of the more
"research useful" books in the entire 128 vol.
set. It is hard to come by loose.--$45.
REALLY
NICE, Civil War Era, "Philopena Album" which
is, in redneck terms, a "Civil War Era
Autograph Album". The album belonged to
a young lady named, Sallie "Pierse" (?).
The autograph book runs through a good many
years ranging from pre-Civil War to during the
Civil War (with a few soldier's entries), and
continues on to the post-Civil War years.
The book remains in nice condition with some
poetry and artwork as well as autographs and
well wishes. Two of the soldier's
entries are from the 7th Ohio Volunteer
Cavalry. There are many hours of fun
reading and research to be had with this
artifact.--$375.
Excellent
condition, United Confederate Veteran "Special
Orders No. 27" dated May 7, 1914. This
would be a quality addition to any UCV
collection or display.--$35.
Scott
#1 Confederate Jefferson Davis 5 cent postage
stamp, crisp color, and very nice condition
overall.--$95.
Quite
rare, unissued, Andrew Jackson Confederate Red
two cent postage stamp. This example
remains in near perfect condition.--$75.
One
of the most sought after and useful set of
reference books that are out there. 1)
Confederate Faces,
by William Albaugh 2)
More Confederate
Faces, by William Albaugh, 3)
Even More
Confederate Faces, by Bill Turner.
Confederate Faces
is autographed by William Albaugh.--$395. for
the entire set.
Beautiful
condition, original autograph of Confederate
General N. B. Forrest. This is a clipped
signature.--$895.SOLD
Very
crisp Civil War date purchase document dated
August 14, 1861, by Providence Tool Co. for 16
bars of iron weighing 2,187 pounds. This
iron was very likely going to be used for
producing Providence Tool Co. muskets and
sabers. This would be an excellent
accessory to display with your Providence Tool
musket or saber.--$75.
Child's
illustrated book "The Story of Robert E. Lee",
by Patricia A. Pingry, published out of
Nashville, Tennessee, in 2004.--$6.95
Group
of 4 very nice condition "First Day Issue"
United Confederate Veteran stamped, and
Postmarked Postal covers. Two of them
are for THE LAST United Confederate Veteran
Reunion in 1951, and one is for the 100 year
anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness,
postmarked May 5, 1964, and one is for the 7th
anniversary of the fight between the Monitor
and the Merrimac. It is postmarked March
9, 1937. All four for --$65.SOLD
Very
rare signature with rank of Rear Admiral Hiram
Paulding. Admiral Paulding had a very
distinguished Naval career with one of his
crowning achievements the design and
construction of the "USS Monitor". This
is an autograph that you rarely see offered
for sale.--$195.SOLD*
40
volumes of UCV magazines nicely bound by the
year and including 1893 - 1932 with 3 volumes
of indexes. I have found the Confederate
Veterans magazines to be an excellent research
source. We are offering this complete
set of bound UCV magazines for less than $19
per volume.--$750.
Very
pretty condition Confederate Postal cover with
nice "cancelled" Confederate "10 cent" stamp.
The cover is addressed to "Abingdon,
VA.".--$125.
Beautiful
condition, September 3, 1862, Confederate
cover that is dated, postmarked, and stamped.
This cover was postmarked "September 4, 1862",
in Savannah, Georgia. The stamp is an
excellent condition, 10 cent, CS Blue Hoyer &
Ludwig. The cover is address to H. A.
Crane, Esq. in Marietta, Georgia. This
is an exceptionally nice addressed, stamped,
and postmarked Confederate postal
cover.--$150.
Excellent
condition, Confederate postal cover addressed
to Miss Henry Moore, Greenville Courthouse,
South Carolina. The cover has two blue
Jeff Davis 5 cent stamps with a crisp
Greenville, South Carolina postmark.
This is an excellent quality Confederate
postal cover with stamps and postmark.--$125.
Quite
rare signature of Union General Montgomery
Cunningham Meigs. This is a clipped
signature reading "M. C. Meigs - Qtr. Ms.
General -19 July 1864. Nicely mounted
and ready for framing.--$175.
New
condition, The
Illustrated History of American Civil War
Relics, by Stephen W. Sylvia and
Michael J. O'Donnell. This is one of the
best reference books around, and this copy has
been well cared for.--$49.
Very
nice condition autograph of James Edmund
Bailey who, during the Civil War, served as
Colonel of the 49th Tennessee Infantry
Regiment. Signature is crisp and clear
in old brown ink.--$150.
Very
rare, full page letter dated May 2, 1831,
written by Andrew J. Donelson who is a member
of the founding families of Nashville,
Tennessee, and the family for whom Donelson
Pike in Nashville is named. Andrew
Donelson was a trusted aide to General Andrew
Jackson during the second Seminole War in
Florida. Two of his sons died in the
Civil War, one at Chickamauga. The other
was murdered by an unknown assailant.
Andrew Donelson ran for Vice President with
Fillmore of the "Know Nothing" party, but lost
by a large margin. This would be an
excellent addition to an early Tennessee
founding families collection.--$125.SOLD
Collection
of five North South
Trader Civil War Artifact Price Guides.
This group consists of 8th edition, 9th
edition, 10th edition, 11th edition, and 12th
edition. This grouping of price guides
runs from 1997 until 2010 and is an excellent
source of tracking price fluctuations on
thousands of artifacts. These guides
originally sold from $30 to $40 each.
All five issues for--$95.
New
condition, and quite hard to find - Civil War
Reference book - "CIVIL WAR PROJECTILES
II - Small Arms and Field Artillery" by W.
Reid McKee and M. E. Mason, Jr. (with
supplement)--$125.
Autograph
of Union Rear Admiral Hiram Paulding.
Admiral Paulding was appointed in 1861 by
President Abraham Lincoln to be in charge of
building up the Federal Navy Fleet. He
personally took over the New York Navy yard
and oversaw the destruction of several Federal
ships in port at the Norfolk Virginia shipyard
to prevent them from falling into Confederate
hands. This is a comparatively rare
autograph with rank to find.--$195.
Very
rare signature of Confederate Brigadier
General John Bullock Clark, Jr. John
Bullock Clark entered the Confederate service
as a Lieutenant and was soon made Captain of
the 6th Missouri Infantry. He was later
promoted to a Major and participated in the
Battles of Carthage and Springfield.
Clark was then promoted to the rank of Colonel
and commanded a Confederate Brigade at Pea
Ridge (Elkhorn). On March 6, 1864, John
Bullock Clark was commissioned Brigadier
General. From 1864 forward General Clark
served with Generals Marmaduke and Shelby in
the Trans-Mississippi Department.
Following the Civil War, Clark was elected to
Congress and served from 1873 until 1889.
From 1889 until his death in 1903, he
practiced law in Washington where he died and
is buried. This is a very important
autograph in Missouri history.--$195.
Very
sought after set of Civil War reference books
in new condition.
The Unfinished Fight
- Volume 1, by Craig L. Barry, and
The Unfinished Fight
- Volume 2, also by Craig L. Barry.
This rare set of books has in-depth
information on Confederate material
culture.--$95.for the set of two.
The
Illustrated History of American Civil War
Relics, by Stephen W. Sylvia and
Michael J. O'Donnell. This is one of the
"must have" Civil War reference books in new
condition.--$65.
Quite
hard to come by - 3 out of the 4 Parts of
Vol. 34 - Official Records of The War Of The
Rebellion. This is the
Trans-Mississippi Set for April - May, 1864.
I can guarantee from personal experience
that there are some GREAT Relic Hunting
spots hidden within these volumes !!--$65.
for all three-SOLD
Huge
Military Atlas that was originally published
to accompany the Official Records of the War
of the Rebellion. The atlas has been
reprinted several times and is an absolute
must have in doing Civil War research.
Mine is so worn that some of the pages have
become dis-attached. This book was, at
one point in time, fairly available to find,
but in the last few years has become
difficult to get. This example remains
in very nice condition.--$95.
Long
out of print - One of the relic hunter
classic books detailing what Relic Hunting
was REALLY like back in the very earliest
days (and with lots of pictures of the
finds). This is "RELIC HUNTER - The
field account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts,
and Hunting" by Howard Crouch. I
guarantee this book will have you amped, and
ready to go digging in the morning !!--$65.
Very
sought after, original 1889 printing of
Volume XXIV in all three parts. This
is the "Vicksburg" set and is without
question loaded with research information
that would result in some good relic hunting
locations.--$125.
Original
completely filled out Consolidated Morning
Report Document for the 33rd Regiment New
York State Volunteer Infantry. A
scarce New York document in very nice
framable condition.--$95.
Civil
War date, August 9, 1861, receipt from
Providence Tool Company for 3 bundles of iron
weighing 353 pounds. It is very likely
that this wrought iron during the Civil War
was on its way to becoming muskets, sabers, or
bayonets. Providence Tool Company itself
produced both muskets and sabers during the
Civil War.--$45.
Very
nice condition group of three "Day Orders"
for the 33rd Regiment, New York State
Volunteers. All three documents remain
in very nice condition and are dated the
second half of 1861.--$150 for all three.
Nice
condition leather cartridge box with the brass
device "MNG" which is believed to be
Massachusetts National Guard, Maryland
National Guard, or Maine National Guard.
This particular box came out of a
Massachusetts estate sale, so we feel it
likely to be Massachusetts National Guard.
This is a large, .58 cal. size cartridge box
and is believed to have been used from 1860
through the 1870's. It will make a very
nice addition to someone's Massachusetts Civil
War Collection.--$275.
Regimental
detail for duties at Camp Granger, July 22,
1861, for the 38th Regiment, New York State
Volunteers. All the camp guards and
police for July 22, 1861, are detailed by
name in this order. This hand-written
order is signed by R. F. Taylor, Col.
commanding the Regiment.--$95.
In
43 years, I can count on one hand the number
of original Civil War Election "Pollbooks"
that have come through the shop. This
example remains in very nice condition and
is for Co. B, 1st Pennsylvania Light
Artillery. The election was to be held
on the 8th day of November, being the
Tuesday next after the 1st Monday of
November in the year 1864. This
artifact is especially relevant in this
current year of election.--$275.
Very
attractive, $500 Confederate States of
America Loan Bond, dated February 20, 1863.
The bond still has seven interest coupons
remaining intact. It was folded for
many years and has been supported along one
fold line. This bond is serial number
11125 and pictures a Confederate on Pickett,
sitting by a fire. It will frame up
beautifully.--$115.
Very
rare Confederate preprinted ordnance
document from Guinas Station, VA. dated
April 15, 1863. The document pretains
to food and soap for Ramsiur's Brigade at
Guinas Station, VA. Guinas Station,
VA. is most famous for being the site where
Stonewall Jackson died.--$250.
Very
nice condition, original Centennial edition
from the "Nashville Tennessean". One
hundred years ago, Battle of Nashville, the
end came on Shy's Hill. This
particular paper is dated Sunday, December
6, 1964. This issue has an in-depth
breakdown of the Battle of Nashville along
with a full page, color map that I have
personally used many times in relic hunting
at the Battle of Nashville. Also found
in the same old house, a 50-year-old Kurtz &
Allison print of the Battle of Pea Ridge,
Arkansas. The print has aged to an
attractive, cream/tan color and will frame
nicely for your relic room.--$38 plus
shipping for both items.
Original,
very nice condition, Confederate States of
America newspaper. This is the Friday,
July 12, 1861, issue of "The Daily Journal -
Wilmington, North Carolina". Content
is quite varied, including numerous medical
miracle drugs and quite a number of "arms"
for sale, including Smith & Wesson, Allen &
Wheelock, pistols with bowie attached, and
Maynard rifles all offered for cash.
With this newspaper, you are reading exactly
the same news that a citizen would have been
in 1861.--$125.
Very,
very rare, 206-year-old newspaper from
Georgetown, District of Columbia, and dated
October 20, 1813. This newspaper is
titled, "Federal Republican and Commercial
Gazette". The ads in this newspaper
are truly eye-opening. For example,
"$50 reward for runaway near Hagerstown,
Washington County, Maryland. A Negro
slave who calls himself, Bill, about 5' 6"
or 7" high, rather of a lighter complexion
than the generality of blacks -- extremely
awkward and ungraceful in his address and
particularly his walk, and has a wild,
suspicious stare when approached."
There are many more ads of this nature
pertaining to slave runaways.--$95.
Civil
War Discharge and Pay Voucher dated March
12, 1862 for Private Edwin Teal. Teal
served from Jan.1, 1862 until March
12, 1862. He was discharged due to
disability. Private Teal was in Co.
"B" - 4th New York Cavalry Regiment.
There are two documents.--$45. for both.
Very
interesting, hand-written letter from L. W.
Webb who was the Official Auditor of the
State of Virginia CONFEDERATE Senate written
to a friend from the CONFEDERATE "Hall of
the Convention" in Alexandria, Virginia,
December 12, 1864. This is actually a
quite rare document in that it was written
from the Convention Hall and is Civil War
dated.--$125.
Very
nice condition, $50 Civil War Confederate
Loan document. The document is dated
March 10, 1863. This loan bond was
actually issued and is serial number 2537,
and the last interest coupon redeemed was
January 1, 1865. This is a very nice
piece of Confederate and Civil War history
and will frame beautifully.--$150.
Very
nice condition group of four Civil War
documents pertaining to John Harner.
The documents consist of one military
appointment document, two discharges, and
one Treasury Dept. document. John
Harner was a member of Co. G, 4th Regiment,
US Cavalry for most of the duration of the
war. John Harner, along with his
regiment, was at one time posted here at
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and also
participated in both Battles of Franklin,
Tennessee, on November 30, 1864, and
Nashville, Tennessee on December 15, 1864.
All four documents remain in good condition,
are easily legible, and will frame up
beautifully. For all four
documents--$295.
Very
nice condition, March 1863, Confederate $50
Bond. This bond was actually issued
and interest coupons redeemed until the
war's end, and the next available coupon was
July 1865, and of course there was no need
to go to the Treasurer's Office at this date
as the war was over, and the Confederate
Bond was worthless. This bond will
frame up beautifully.--$125.
Quite
rare, Civil War date (August 27, 1861),
receipt from Providence Tool Company for the
purchase of one bar of Zagnall iron weighing
225 pounds. It is very likely that
this iron would be used for the manufacture
of muskets and sabers for the American Civil
War as Providence Tool Company had contracts
for both.--$48.
Official
document from the State of Rhode Island
dated August 28, 1862, authorizing the
purchase of 6 dozen iron hand cuffs to be
purchased from Providence Tool Company.
This is a very nice condition, war date,
State of Rhode Island document.--$75.
Excellent
condition, September 17, 1862, purchase
document with ornate heading for Providence
Tool Company to purchase one buff calf skin
from James Davis, manufacturer of leather
belting. This buff leather was likely
to be used in the manufacture of musket
slings and/or Federal waist belt
assemblies.--$75.
Beautiful
condition, 1840 land grant from President
Martin Van Buren. This grant contains
40 acres and is for land located near
Edwardsville, Illinois. This land
grant retains the original Presidential Seal
and is certificate number 19691 and is dated
January 1, 1840.--$250.
Small
"1861" date book entitled
Poems of Womanhood.
There are poems in this booklet that every
woman should read, such as "She Was a
Phantom of Delight" and "The Widow to Her
Hourglass", or maybe "Be Gentle,
Husband"!!--$75.
Perfect
like new condition, rare, out of print,
Plates and Buckles of the American Military 1795 - 1874,
by Sydney C. Kerksis. This is one of the best and most
sought after of all reference books.--$95.
Quite
scarce, original, first edition,
"Confederate Edged Weapons" by William A.
Albaugh, III. This is an excellent
example with the original dust jacket still
intact.--$95.
Excellent
condition, January 24, 1862, "Providence
Tool Company" document. This document
is a receipt to Providence Tool Company for
freight charges for 45 bars of raw iron
shipped from New York to Providence Tool
Company on the Steamer Ospray.
Providence Tool Company was a manufacturer
of both Civil War sabers and muskets.
This raw iron would, no doubt, eventually
become Civil War weapons.--$85.
Original
1921 imprint concerning the origin of
Memorial Day. This document was
authored by Federal General Norton P.
Chipman (who was Col. of the 2nd Ohio
Infantry during the Civil War and was later
Judge Advocate for the famous Andersonville
Prison trial of Commandant Henry Wirz) and
has an original "N. P. Chipman" autograph on
the reverse of the document. This is a
very cool document and completely pertinent
today.--$55.
Original
autograph of Brigadier General Ramsey Potts.
General Potts was one of America's most
decorated and successful bomber pilots of
the 2nd World War. Interestingly,
during his time, as a bomb group commander,
the well know actor, James "Jimmy" Stewart,
was his Operations Officer. At age 27,
Potts was promoted to full Colonel and
assumed command of the 453rd Bomb Group
based in Norfolk. Among Potts'
accolades, he was awarded "The Distinguished
Service Cross", two Silver Stars, the Legion
of Merit medal, three DFCs, the Bronze Star,
five Air Medals, and was awarded the British
"DFC" for his outstanding courage and
heroism. He retired from the Air Force
as a Major General in 1972. Major
General Potts lived to age 89.--$50.
Announcement
of the compilation of the "1861-1865 --
The Message and Papers of the
Confederacy" dated 1905 along with a
certificate inviting the named individual
the opportunity to subscribe to one set of
the Messages and Papers of the
Confederacy. This particular
certificate is addressed to H.B.W. Heartsill.--$48.
Announcement
of the compilation of the "1861-1865 --
The Message and Papers of the
Confederacy" dated 1905 along with a
certificate inviting the named individual
the opportunity to subscribe to one set of
the Messages and Papers of the
Confederacy. This particular
certificate is addressed to H.B.W. Heartsill.--$48.
How
many of THESE have you ever seen offered for sale. This is the
OFFICIAL REGIMENTAL POLL-BOOK FOR THE MEMBERS OF CO. E - 76 TH REGIMENT
PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS for the 1864 election. The "Poll-Book"
remains in remarkably nice, complete condition.--$250.
This
letter was written from the "Hall of the Convention" in Alexandria, VA on
December 12th 1864. At this "Unionist" convention the Constitution
of 1864 was adopted. This Constitution contains many important laws
including: abolishing slavery in the Union controlled parts of Virginia
and recognizing the creation of West Virginia. Members of the
Convention proclaimed the new Constitution in effect, rather than
submitting it to voters for approval in a popular referendum.
Initially only the areas of northern and eastern Virginia then under Union
control recognized the authority of the Constitution of 1864, but after
the fall of the Confederacy in May 1865 it became effective for all
Virginia and remained in effect until July 1869. In the above
letter, it appears that the writer, L. W. Webb, was trying to run for some
type of office or for a seat in the convention. However, from his
comment, "I see very plainly that a Union man stands no show in our
department and it is useless to try to do any things, so I have given up
all hopes, and will sit down and wait patiently until things do change,"
and it does look like he was not successful...$65.
Group
of 6 Civil War and slightly earlier postal covers. 4 still have
the stamps intact and are addressed to "Petersburg, VA."
and one of the six has a pretty patriotic motif. The entire
grouping.--$75.
Three
red, white, and blue patriotic Union covers with ornate
Union embossing. All three covers were actually mailed
and have the cancelled 3-cent Union stamps still
intact. Two of the covers were addressed to Rhode
Island and one to New York. All three are in very nice
condition.--$85
