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Fannie Burr moody fall landscape impressionist oil painting on canvas c1880. Excellent condition. The painting measures 18 x 19 inches, the gold leaf frame measures 25 x 26 inches.. Fannie Burr (1858-1931) was born into Monroe, CT's most prominent family. Her father was a very successful farmer. She attended and graduated from Mt Holyoke College and the Yale School of Fine Arts, and studied at the Art Students League in NYC. These accomplishments were very rare for a young woman in those days. Listed in Who Was Who in American Art by Peter Falk. Exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain CT. Catalogue of work produced by The Connecticut Gallery Inc. This painting has the probate estate number 241 on its reverse along with an original Connecticut Gallery Inc. label. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***  Cast iron mechanical owl toy penny bank c1900. Excellent original condition including paint and glass eyes. Measures 7.5 inches tall. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***  2 CT French Art Deco vintage yellow gold and diamond ring size six in 14k yellow gold. A combination of mine and European cut diamonds. The center stone is a mine cut diamond. Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   <b>War Date Document Signed</b> (1835-1904) Upon the outbreak of the Civil War he was commissioned as 1st lieutenant of the 10th Massachusets Infantry and he was selected as aide-de-camp of Gen. Darius N. Couch. In this capacity Edwards rendered gallant service during the Peninsular campaign. On Sept. 4, 1862, he was commissioned colonel of the 37th Mass. Inf. and with it took part in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. After duty in New York City quelling the draft riots, Edwards and his unit were returned to the Army of the Potomac. In the course of Grant's Overland campaign of 1864, he was advanced to the command of a brigade and at the battle of Spotsylvania is said to have held the Bloody Angle for 24 continuous hours of fighting while in command of 21 Union regiments. He was with Gen. Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley and was promoted to brigadier general for gallantry at Spotsylvania and Winchester. In the final assault on the Petersburg lines in April 1865, Edwards' brigade was in the front and he personally received the city's surrender. At Sayler's Creek, on the road to Appomattox, he captured Generals Richard S. Ewell and G.W.C. Lee and an entire brigade of Confederates for which he was brevetted major general. <u>War Date Document Signed</u>: 8 x 10 1/4, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Special Requisition for Company K, 37th Massachusetts Infantry. Itemized list of articles issued to the company to replace those worn out in the service. Includes forage caps, cap numbers, trowsers, flannel sack coats, knit shirts, drawers, bootees, stockings, great coats, rubber blankets, woolen blankets, picket shovels, haversacks, canteens, camp kettles, mess pans, and shelter tents. Received at Warren Station, Virginia, on the 28th of February, 1865. The requisition has been signed twice by Captain George B. Chandley, who served in the regiment from 1861-65. It has also been endorsed as approved by O. Edwards, Col., Comdg. 37th Mass. Vols. Very fine.

Fannie Burr landscape oil painting on ca $6500.00

  

Cast iron mechanical owl toy penny bank $1350.00

  

2 CT French Art Deco yellow gold and dia $1600.00

  

Autograph General Oliver Edwards $150.00
Beautiful 1 1/2 x 1 inch carved jade pin with a sterling backing in excellent condition. Back of pin is signed sterling which can be seen faintly in pictures.   <b>Assassin of President Lincoln</b> (1838-65) Southern sympathizer. Famous Shakespearean actor who was the son of Junius Brutus Booth and the brother of Edwin Booth. In 1859 he joined the Virginia militia regiment that assisted in the capture and execution of John Brown. For six months he planned with several others to abduct Abraham Lincoln and take him to Richmond but the plot failed when Lincoln failed to show up where the conspirators lay in wait. On April 14, 1865, he shot President Lincoln who was attending the evening performance of "Our American Cousin," starring Laura Keene, at Ford's Theatre. Lincoln died early the next morning. In the meantime Booth had escaped and was caught in a barn near Bowling Green, Va. on April 26th. The barn was set on fire and Booth was shot to death by Sergeant Boston Corbett. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Taken by C.D. Fredricks, in New York, in 1863, this view shows the 25 year old Booth standing in profile holding onto the lapel of his coat. Imprint of C.D. Fredricks & Co., N.Y. on the front mount. Backmark: C.D. Fredricks & Co., New York, Paris and Habana. Excellent. Gutman #30.   (1809-1877) Named a Midshipman in 1826, he entered active duty in 1832, and later fought in the Mexican War. Having moved to Alabama, he resigned his naval commission when that state seceded from the Union and was given the duty by Jefferson Davis of purchasing material and engaging mechanics to manufacture ordnance for the Confederacy. He was commissioned Commander, and then fitted out the cruiser Sumter in New Orleans. Cutting through the river blockade for a six month's cruise, he took 18 prizes. Abandoning his ship at Gibraltar, he went to England to take over what became the Alabama. Setting out in September 1862, he cruised until June 1864, during which time he captured or destroyed 69 ships. He was defeated by the Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France, and was rescued by an English yacht when the Alabama sunk. Returning to the Confederacy, he took command of the James River squadron until Richmond was evacuated. His post war career included being a lawyer, newspaper editor and author. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Seated view with one arm leaning on a table with Confederate First National flag draped over it. The flag has been hand tinted in red, white and blue. Backdrop with sailor. Period ink ID on the front mount as well as a Gurney, N.Y. imprint. Backmark: J. Gurney & Son, 707 Broadway, N.Y. Light age toning and wear.   <b>Signed multiple times by prominent North Carolina Surgeon Edmund Burke Haywood</b> 8 x 10 3/4, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Provision Return for Fair Grounds Hospital, Raleigh, for ten days, commencing 1st March 1863, and ending 10th March 1863. E. Burke Haywood, Surgeon in charge. Morning Report Calls for 135 men with 1,350 rations, for 10 days. The itemized account includes flour, meal, rice, coffee, sugar, candles, soap, salt and molasses. I certify that the above is a true report of all entitled to rations in Fair Ground Hospital, Raleigh, N.C., on the days named, copied from the Morning Reports. E. Burke Haywood, Surgeon in charge. The A.C.S. will issue on above return, E. Burke Haywood, Surgeon, P.A.C.S. Light age toning and wear. Very fine. This is a rare 1863 imprinted Confederate North Carolina hospital return signed three times by E. Burke Haywood. Very desirable. <u>Edmund Burke Haywood</u>: (1824-94) Born in Raleigh, N.C., he was a descendant of North Carolina's early English settlers, and Revolutionary War patriots. He was educated at the Raleigh Academy, the University of North Carolina, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, graduating from the latter institution with honors in 1849. He then returned to Raleigh where he went into private practice. When the War Between the States commenced, he enlisted as a private in the Raleigh Light Infantry Regiment and was elected its surgeon. Governor John W. Ellis soon recognized Haywood's outstanding skills and ordered him to inspect the military hospitals then established on Morris Island, in preparation for organizing a military hospital in North Carolina. He established the first military hospital in North Carolina on May 16, 1861, and was appointed surgeon of the North Carolina Troops. He was assigned as administrator and surgeon in charge of the Fairgrounds Hospital at Raleigh and of the military post and training camp there. That summer he was named president of the Board of Surgeons which examined, approved and appointed surgeons of the North Carolina State Troops. As the war progressed, Haywood became more involved in practical military surgery and he saw heavy fighting in the Virginia Peninsular Campaign and in the Seven Day's Battles around Richmond. His compassion for, and attention to, the enemy wounded was widely noted. At the conclusion of his Virginia service in August 1862, he was commissioned a surgeon in the Confederate Army and served for a time as president of the Army Medical Board, which granted medical discharges and convalescent furloughs. In the same year he also became acting medical director of the Department of North Carolina and was placed in charge of the Raleigh military hospitals. Near the end of the war, as General William T. Sherman's victorious troops approached Raleigh, Haywood continued to attend the wounded and ill of both Union and Confederate armies. After General Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House and the collapse of the Confederate government, Haywood, at his own expense, remained at his hospitals until the last patient was released or evacuated. During the war years he became known as a progressive and innovative physician who developed unusual and complex surgical procedures. He was also known and beloved as a humanitarian and as a compassionate friend of all ranks and classes. After the war he returned to his private practice in Raleigh. He became a member of the board of directors of the North Carolina Insane Asylum in March 1866, serving for 25 years, and was president from 1875-79. He was appointed vice president of the North Carolina Medical Society in June 1879, and held the chair of surgery of the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Haywood, who had helped organize the Raleigh Academy of Medicine, served on the boards of other local and national professional societies until his death in 1894.

Gorgeous Sterling Carved Apple Jade Pin $125.00

  

cdv John Wilkes Booth

 

CDV Admiral Raphael Semmes $350.00

  

Provision Return For Fairgrounds Hospita

<b>Rare imprint of Tucker & Perkins, Augusta, Georgia</b> (1808-1889) Graduated in the West Point class of 1828. He married the daughter of General and President Zachary Taylor, but she died only 3 months after their marriage. Elected to the U.S. Congress in 1845, he resigned to fight in the Mexican War, served under General Taylor, and was severely wounded at the battle of Buena Vista. He declined the appointment of brigadier general in the U.S. Army to re-enter politics, serving as a U.S. Senator from Mississippi. In 1853, he was appointed Secretary of War by President Franklin Pierce. He was chosen as the provisional president of the Confederacy and inaugurated in February 1861, at Montgomery, Alabama, and was later inaugurated as president of the permanent government at Richmond, on February 22, 1862. Fleeing from Richmond with his cabinet at the end of the war, he was captured on May 10, 1865, at Irwinsville, Ga., and held in prison for 2 years at Fort Monroe, Va. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 card. Waist up view in oval with the title Our First President at the bottom. Photographic label of Tucker & Perkins, Augusta, Ga. and their printed biographical sketch of Davis on the reverse. Light age toning and wear. Rare and desirable with this Confederate Georgia imprint.   Unused Union patriotic envelope with vignette of a large bull (known as John Bull) representing England putting its hoof in the secession trap. The eagle in the center (known as Brother Jonathan) personifies the United States. It says to John Bull, "Look Out John Or You Will Get Your Foot In It," meaning the secession trap. The rooster at the right representing Napoleon and France says "Bravo Jonathan."   <b>1st North Carolina Infantry Mortally wounded in the battle of Mechanicsville, Virginia in 1862</b> Born on October 6, 1810, at Morne Rouge, Wilkes County, N.C. According to descendants he was born with the name Algernon Sydney Stokes, but he changed his first name to Montfort in honor of his father who fought in the Revolutionary War, and was a U.S. Senator and Governor of North Carolina. The younger Stokes attended the U.S. Military Academy and was a midshipman in the U.S. Navy from 1829-39. He later fought as a major in the Mexican War. He served as captain of the Wilkes County Guards, and was commissioned colonel of the 1st North Carolina Infantry, on May 16, 1861. He was mortally wounded in action on June 26, 1862, in the battle of Mechanicsville, Va., and died in a Richmond hospital on July 8, 1862. He was known as a splendid officer who always was prepared. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Superb half view of the bespectacled Stokes wearing a double breasted Confederate frock coat. Stokes, C.S.A. is written in period ink on the front mount. Backmark: E. & H.T. Anthony, New York, made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery, with 2 cents orange U.S. Inter. Rev. Proprietary tax stamp. Choice condition. Extremely desirable Confederate image. Footnote: Stokes's first name was sometimes spelled Mumford.   <b>Written by a soldier captured in the battle of Antietam</b> 3 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by George H. Patch, on patriotic stationary that is trimmed in red and blue and has an embossed American shield with spread winged eagle at upper left corner. The first is Albert Damen of Weymouth, a young man 19 years old who lost his father 4 years ago and his mother is married again. He has good morals, don’t smoke, chew or drink, now plays cards Sundays. The second is James S. Smith of Roxbury. He has both father and mother living, 16 years old, occupation salesman in Kinmouths, Boston, smokes and plays cards, that’s all. The third is Nathan B. Jordan, a man 22 years old, sailor by trade, native of Saco, Maine, smokes and plays cards, don’t swear at all. The next is Joseph H. DeCastro, a native of Boston, has been in the Reform School, but is a tiptop fellow, has no father, but a good mother. I have read some of her letters to him, he don’t chew or smoke or drink or swear. The next is Charles M. Sheffield of Hopkinton, Mass. and is a hard boy aged 24. His wife is in the poor house sick while he plays cards for money with Jim Smith who don’t need no describing at all. The weather for the last few days has been cold but pleasant. Have you had any signs of skating or snow yet. There's but 62 men in this Co. and I hear that it is going to be broke up and a Co. from Salem put in here, but don’t know how true it is. I suppose that folks are all done harvesting up there ain’t they. The way they do down here is to cut the stalks first and stack them and then go round and husk it and leave the corn in the field for a week and then go round and pick it up. Milk is 10 cents a quart and butter is 30 cts a pound, but I am about played out on news and so I guess I will close my long letter by wishing you a glorious Thanksgiving, a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. From your affectionate son, George H. Patch P.S. Write as often as convenient No date line or place, otherwise very fine. George H. Patch, the letter writer, was an 18 year old farmer from Littleton, Mass., when he enlisted as a private on August 24, 1861, and was mustered into the 19th Massachusetts Infantry. He was captured in the battle of Antietam, Md., on September 17, 1862. He was mustered out of the service on August 28, 1864. The men mentioned in Patch's letter all served with him in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry. Albert Damon, was severely wounded on July 2, 1863, at Gettysburg, resulting in the amputation of his left leg. James S. Smith, was captured on June 22, 1864, at Petersburg, Va. Nathan B. Jordan, was wounded in action on September 17, 1862, in the battle of Antietam. Joseph H. DeCastro, was awarded the Medal of Honor for capturing the battleflag of the 19th Virginia Infantry, on July 3, 1863, during the battle of Gettysburg. Charles M. Sheffield, after serving in the 19th Massachusetts Infantry, later joined the 34th Massachusetts Infantry. He was reported as a deserter on December 2, 1864.

CDV President Jefferson Davis

 

Patriotic Cover, John Bull & The Secessi

 

CDV Colonel Montfort S. Stokes $750.00

  

19th Massachusetts Infantry Letter $45.00
(1817-1872) Richard S. Ewell graduated in the West Point class of 1840, and earned a brevet for gallantry in the Mexican War. He was commissioned a brigadier general in the Provisional Army of the Confederacy on May 7, 1861 and major general on January 24, 1862. He fought with distinction at 1st Manassas, in the 1862 Shenandoah Valley campaign, in the 7 Days battles, and in the 2nd Manassas campaign, where he lost a leg at the battle of Groveton. After the death of Stonewall Jackson in May 1863, he was promoted to rank of lieutenant general and he commanded the 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia from Gettysburg to Spotsylvania. He was subsequently in charge of the Richmond defenses and was captured at Sayler's Creek, Va., on April 6, 1865. After the war General Ewell retired to his wife's farm located near Spring Hill, Tennessee, and became a gentleman farmer. War date, hand carried Confederate envelope, 5 1/2 x 3, addressed in ink in the hand of General Richard S. Ewell to his future wife, Lizinka C. Brown, in Nashville, Tennessee. Notation at lower left, Introducing Captain Harris, Eng.[ineer] Corps, C.S.A. Docketed at the top, Gen. Ewell, Jan. 30, 1862. Light age toning and wear and some minor staining. Desirable war date cover.   (1824-1902) Was born in Baden, Germany. He graduated from a military academy at Karlsruhe in 1843, and became a subaltern in the service of Grand Duke Leopold. During the 1848 insurrections he acted as minister of war for the revolutionary forces which were overthrown by the Prussians. He fled to New York in 1852. During the years before the war he taught school and held a major's commission in the 5th New York Militia. Sigel became a brigadier general on August 7, 1861, and a major general on March 22, 1862. Despite his military shortcomings, he did much to unify the large German population of the Northern states and contributed thousands of recruits to the Union ranks. "I fights mit Sigel," became almost a password among the Dutch and his influence with them never waned. He performed well at the capture of Camp Jackson, and the engagement at Carthage, Mo. At Elkhorn Tavern he contributed greatly to the Union victory. He saw action in the 2nd Bull Run campaign, and later commanded the Department of West Virginia. In 1864, he had the misfortune to fight the battle of New Market, Va., against the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute, by whom he was soundly trounced. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Full standing view in uniform with rank of brigadier general, holding Hardee hat with plume, and sword. Backmark: E. Anthony, N.Y. Excellent.   <b>War Period Signature With Rank</b> ((1821-95) Born in Walnut Hill, Pa., he attended Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa., and was a lawyer before the war. Jordan served as an aide-de-camp for General William H. Keim, with rank of major, and later was commissioned colonel of the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He also commanded the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Cumberland. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general on February 25, 1865. After the war he worked at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. <u>War Period Signature With Rank</u>: 4 1/2 x 2, in ink, Thos. J. Jordan, Col. 9th Penna. Cavalry, Comdg. Post, Frankfort, Ky. Light age toning.   (1831-1916) Organized a militia company called the "Council Bluffs Guards" in 1856. On July 6, 1861, he was mustered in as colonel of the 4th Iowa Infantry. He served in Missouri under General John C. Fremont; commanded a brigade in the Army of the Southwest; and took part in the battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, where he had 3 horses shot from under him and he was severely wounded. Promoted brigadier general in 1862, and major general in 1864, Dodge was given steadily increasing responsibilities, first as commander of the District of the Mississippi and later as leader of the XVI Corps during the Atlanta campaign, where he was again wounded. In December 1864, U.S. Grant put him in command of the Department of Missouri and in February 1865, of the Department of Kansas. In these areas he operated against bands of guerrillas and hostile Indians with success. Chest up view photogravure of Grenville M. Dodge in civilian attire as done by Henry M. Taylor, Jr., of Chicago. Overall size is 8 x 10 1/2. Small tear at top right corner which does not affect the subject. There is a period ink presentation above the signature, "To my friend Miss Ada Tanner with compliments of." Dodge appears to have added the inscription at another time. Light age toning.

Confederate Cover Addressed by General R $250.00

  

CDV General Franz Sigel $125.00

  

Autograph General Thomas J. Jordan $45.00

  

Photograph Presented by General Grenvill $225.00
Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. This view shows the Confederate prisoners lined up for roll call in the winter of 1864. The wooden barracks seen were recently constructed. Originally the prisoners occupied tents which can be seen in the background. A lone Union sentry stands on the parapet. No backmark. Sharp image. Very fine. Scarce. Very desirable Confederate prisoner of war related image. Elmira Prison, located in Elmira, New York, was nicknamed "Hellmira" by the Confederate prisoners of war who were confined here. The prison camp was in use from July 6, 1864, until September 27, 1865, when the last prisoner left the camp. During that time more than 12,000 Confederate prisoners were incarcerated here. Malnutrition, exposure to the harsh New York State winter weather, the poor sanitary conditions and lack of medical care all contributed to the deaths of nearly 3,000 Confederate P.O.W.'s in the short 15 month period that the prison camp was in operation.   Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Waist up view of a young Confederate captain in uniform wearing the rare two piece rectangular "CS" belt buckle made by Leech & Rigdon. His headgear is of the style worn by the pre-war dragoons. Oval image displayed within bronze medallion. No backmark. Age toning and light wear. This image was published in "Even More Confederate Faces." Rare.   <b>Colonel of the 26th North Carolina Infantry U.S. Senator from North Carolina</b> (1830-94) Born in Buncombe County, N.C., he was the younger brother of C.S.A. General Robert B. Vance. He studied law and began a practice in Asheville, N.C., in 1852. When North Carolina passed the ordnance of secession, in May 1861, Vance was a captain commanding a company known as the "Rough and Ready Guards," that was part of the 14th North Carolina Regiment. In August 1861, he was elected colonel of the 26th North Carolina Infantry which he led in the battle of New Bern, N.C., in March 1862, and in the battles around Richmond, Va. in the spring of 1862. In September 1862, Vance was elected Governor of North Carolina, and he was re-elected for a second term in 1864, earning the sobriquet, "War Governor of the South." He was arrested by Federal forces on his birthday in May 1865, and confined in prison in Washington, D.C., until he was paroled in July 1865. He served once again as Governor of North Carolina, 1877-79, and served as U.S. Senator, 1879-94. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 1/2 x 4 1/8 card. Bust view pose. J. Gurney & Son, N.Y. imprint on the front mount. Backmark: J. Gurney & Son, N.Y. Light age toning, a few scattered smudges, and some surface abrasions (paper lift off) to the back of the card. Rare.   (1800-74) Entered the navy as a midshipman in 1815. He was George Bancroft's chief advisor in planning the Naval Academy and was its first Superintendent serving 1845-47. He fought in the Mexican War and commanded the flagship in Perry's expedition to China and Japan 1852-55. He was named to command the Washington Navy Yard in 1859, and resigned on April 22, 1861 to join the Confederacy. Commissioned captain in the Confederate Navy, Sept. 5, 1861, he was named Chief of Orders and Details and took command of the Chesapeake Bay Squadron early in 1862. He commanded the ironclad "Merrimack" in her famous duel at Hampton Roads, Va., March 9, 1862, with the Federal ironclad, the "Monitor," and was wounded during the battle. This was the very first battle between two ironclad warships. Appointed admiral on Aug. 21, 1862, he was defeated by Admiral David G. Farragut at Mobile Bay. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 card. Full seated view in uniform as captain of the U.S. Navy. His naval cap, inkwell, pen and a book are clearly visible on the table at his side. Backmark: E. & H.T. Anthony, New York, made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery, with 2 cents U.S. Inter. Rev. tax stamp. Card is slightly trimmed. Light age toning and edge wear.

CDV Confederate Prisoners of War at Elmi $395.00

  

CDV Confederate Captain Wearing CS Belt

 

CDV Zebulon B. Vance, Governor of North

 

CDV Admiral Franklin Buchanan

4 pages, 5 x 8, in ink, written by Thaddeus A. Clay, Chesterfield Virginia Light Artillery. <b><u>Battery Dantzler, [Virginia], Nov. the 26, 1864</b></u> My highly Esteemed Friend, I take the pleasure of endeavoring to ask of you the privilege of having a correspondence with you. I have been very anxious to have a correspondence with you as I have no other way of expressing myself to you as I wish to do. I reckon you will be very much surprised to get a letter from me. It has been most twelve months since I saw you. It was the first time but I hope it will not be the last. This leaves me quite well & it is my sincere hopes when these few lines come to hand they may find you & all the rest of the family in the best of health & enjoying yourself. I reckon you think very strange my writing to you on as short acquaintance as I have had. On the circumstance I can’t help it. I must tell the truth, I fell in love with you the first time I saw you. I picked you out the first time I saw you. I hope you will not think hard. I know you will be obliged to laugh at the way I write for I don’t know how to write a letter to a young lady. You can see for I never done such a thing, but I can not help writing you a few lines as I have been intending to do ever since I left you in Petersburg. I have put it off time again until I have come to the conclusion I would [not] put it off any longer. The reason, I was afraid to write. I hope it will be acceptable. I do from my heart & if I should not approach you in the right way I beg to be excused as its first time I ever did attempt addressing a young lady & I hope I will be successful in the first attempt. Cousin I hope you will agree with me to have a correspondence & a friendly one & I hope the Yankees will not cut us off from each other & this cruel war will soon come to an end & I hope the end is not far off & I may come out safe. I have news to write. We have some shelling with the Yankees most every day at my battery I am at. Times are so dull & news so scarce. I will close my bad & uninteresting letter. I stop by saying I shall be glad to hear from you at all times. I hope to hear from you soon & I have requests to ask you not show my letter. I will not expose yours. Excuse my bad writing & mistakes. Nothing more at this time, only I remain your affectionate Friend. Thaddeus A. Clay Direct your letters to Proctor’s Creek P.O., Chesterfield Co., Va., care of Capt. B.J. Epes. Age toning and wear. Typical spelling and grammatical errors. Very interesting Confederate love letter, the first such attempt made by this shy Virginia artilleryman who is stationed near Richmond, Va. Battery Dantzler was a six gun fortification built to prevent the Yankees from using the James River to approach Richmond. It was named for Colonel Owen M. Dantzler, of the 22nd South Carolina Infantry, who was killed in action. The battery was abandoned on April 2, 1865, and its men joined Lee's Army on their march which culminated in the surrender at Appomattox Court House. Thaddeus A. Clay, enlisted on February 17, 1862, at Dinwiddie Court House, Va., as a private, and mustered into Epes Company, Chesterfield Virginia Light Artillery. He was paroled at Appomattox Court House, Va., on April 9, 1865.  Shown here with a period quarter for size comparison is a classic Civil War vintage marking stencil. All in pleasing condition, unpolished with a nice age patina, this stencil was cut for <B>Wm. N. Worthley</B>. Found in a Vermont antique shop some years ago (Those were the days!) we found William N. Worthley in the 1863 draft records living in Corinth, Vermont. He was 24 years of age in 1863. A good honest Civil War era personal item. <B>ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !  Put together by a disabled Maine Civil War veteran who spent a good part of his post war years traveling and gathering historic curios, many of which were from Civil War sites. This little display was titled by the Civil War veteran / collector, <B>RELICS OF LIBBY PRISON</B> and is best described here by our photo illustrations. (shown here with a quarter for size comparison) This neat little relic display was put together by Emerson T. Getchell who entered the service as a private in Co. C <B>3rd Maine Volunteer Infantry</B> then re-enlisted in the <B>17th Maine Infantry</B>. Severely wounded at the Wilderness on May 5, 1864, Getchell suffered amputation of his left arm and was discharged December 13, 1864. Making his home in Washington after the war the one armed veteran spent the remainder of his years traveling and collecting historic relics which were ultimately donated to the Hubbard Free Library in his home state of Maine. Displayed there until the 1950s when the collection was put in storage. The Library deassessed the collection in 1991 commissioning a local country auctioneer, the Jacob’s Well Auction Co. to sell the Getchell collection. This little Libby Prison relic display came out of that auction. <B>Don't forget to give our search feature a try</B> for special wants. A simple <U>key word</U> in lower case works best. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !  This neat early funnel cake maker measures approximately 6 1/2 inches in diameter at its mouth, is about 7 1/2 inches deep and has a 5 1/2 inch grip with a finger loop on the opposite edge. It is <I> tinsmith</I>made from tinned sheet iron with lead soldered seams all commensurate with construction as early as the mid 1800s. While food historians remind us that recipes often predate their current popular names, they generally agree the idea of funnel cakes as we know them today first came into being in Northern Europe sometime before the term funnel cake became the common name for the sweetened fried dough confection . While modern dictionaries and food references generally place the term <I>'funnel cakes'</I> in the 20th century, culinary evidence confirms the recipe is much older. In this country the sweetened fried dough confection became a popular item around the holidays and were a special favorite at street fairs and fundraisers. All in pleasing original condition, this funnel cake maker is suitable for use and will fit well as a country kitchen accessory or in a Civil War era cooking or sanitary fair grouping. <B>ALL ITEMS ARE CURRENT & AVAILABLE UNLESS MARKED SOLD!!</B> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !

Virginia Artilleryman Writes From Batter $250.00

  

Civil War era MARKING STENCIL $55.00

  

LIBBY PRISON RELIC DISPLAY $145.00

  

19th century handcrafted - TIN FUNNEL CA $65.00
All original and in <U>as new condition</U> yet with that telltale earlier to mid 19th century weave, that knowledgeable textile collectors will recognize, this 15/16 inch wide wool <I>tape</I> as it was referred to in the period, measures over 5 feet in length. With bright crimson red coloration, this beautiful textile tape was intended for use as military uniform trim and for the making of insignia of rank stripes. This remnant of Civil War material came from among the once massive government surplus stores acquired by the biggest and best known of post Civil War <I>Army Surplus</I> dealers Francis Bannerman. Though the founder of this accumulation of all manner of military stores died in 1918, the family business operated out of a warehouse in Blue Point, Long Island for a number of years. It was in those declining years of the business that this beautiful Artillery red uniform trim came to be set aside in storage where it stayed until we were fortunate enough to acquire this single example. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !  In forty years of aggressive collecting of Maine Civil War items we have found only two examples of this rare <I>dipper</I> style tin cup and have seen one other in the Gettysburg Visitors Center Museum collection. (see: Time Life’s <I>ECHOES OF GLORY – Arms & Equipment of the Union</I>) Fashioned from sheet iron soldered at the seams with an iron riveted dipper handle, all hot dipped in a mixture of molten tin. A sturdy utility to be sure, one suspects they must have been made in limited number as so few examples have survived. The cup stands 3 ½ inches high and measures approximately 5 ¼ inches across the mouth tapering to a 4 3/8 inch diameter bottom. The handle was stamped with a capital A before the tinning process. Untouched and as found, this early Civil War Maine issue cup remains in excellent condition. <B>Buy with confidence! </B><I> We are pleased to offer a <B><U>no questions asked</U> three day inspection with return as purchased on direct sales!</B> <I>Just send us a courtesy e-mail to let us know your item will be returned per these provisions and your purchase price will be refunded accordingly.</I> Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !   Unused Union patriotic cover with full color vignette of an American flag and spread winged eagle with riband in its mouth with the motto, Liberty And Union. The slogan below reads: No patched up, half way peace; unconditional submission to the People's Government first; all needful guarantees afterwards- Vox Populi. Light age toning.   <b>Assassin of President Lincoln</b> (1838-65) Southern sympathizer. Famous Shakespearean actor who was the son of Junius Brutus Booth and the brother of Edwin Booth. In 1859 he joined the Virginia militia regiment that assisted in the capture and execution of John Brown. For six months he planned with several others to abduct Abraham Lincoln and take him to Richmond but the plot failed when Lincoln failed to show up where the conspirators lay in wait. On April 14, 1865, he shot President Lincoln who was attending the evening performance of "Our American Cousin," starring Laura Keene, at Ford's Theatre. Lincoln died early the next morning. In the meantime Booth had escaped and was caught in a barn near Bowling Green, Va. on April 26th. The barn was set on fire and Booth was shot to death by Sergeant Boston Corbett. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 1/2 x 4 card. Standing view taken by C.D. Fredricks, in New York, in 1862. Booth is wearing his heavy overcoat with attached cape and astrakhan collar while his gloved hand is grabbing the lapel of his coat. Backmark: Charles D. Fredricks & Co., New York. Light age toning and wear. Very desirable pose. Gutman #20.

original Civil War vintage WOOL UNIFORM $95.00

  

rare! Civil War issue Maine Contract TIN

 

Patriotic Cover, Liberty And Union

 

cdv John Wilkes Booth

<b>For Private Who Died in 1862</b> 8 1/4 x 13, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Final Statement of John Bowman, deceased, late a private of Company K, 50th Regiment Va. Inf., born in Patrick County, State of Virginia, was enlisted by Lieut. W.T. Noel at Rocky Gap, Va., on the 1st day of June 1862, to serve for three years. He died at Patrick Co., Va., on the 10th day of Dec. 1862. He was last paid by Capt. J.B. Whited, Quartermaster, to include the 31st day of Oct. 1862, and is entitled to pay therefrom, to the 10th day of Dec. 1862, at which time he died. He has received the bounty of $50. He is entitled to commutation for transportation, in lieu of furlough, from Rocky Gap, Va. to Patrick Co., Va. and back, which is 100 miles. He is entitled to commutation for rations for (60) Sixty days. Given at Dublin, Va., this 15th day of March 1865. Jeff T. Lawson, Capt. Co. K, Commanding Company. To W.H.S. Taylor, Second Auditor, Richmond, Va. Light age toning and wear. Very fine. Jefferson T. Lawson, who signed this document, was a 31 year old carpenter, from Patrick County, Virginia, when he enlisted as captain, on June 22, 1861, and was commissioned into Co. K, 50th Virginia Infantry. The 50th Virginia Infantry, was sent to Tennessee in February 1862, and the regiment was captured at Fort Donelson, where they had 11 killed and 40 wounded. After they were exchanged, the regiment was assigned to the Department of Western Virginia, and fought at Carnifax Ferry. Later the 50th served in the Army of Northern Virginia, and participated in numerous battles including Kelly's Ford, Chancellosville (8 killed & 110 wounded), Gettysburg (96 killed & wounded), the Bristoe and Mine Run campaigns, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. Transferred to the Shenandoah Valley, they saw action at Lynchburg, Monocacy, Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek and Waynesboro.   Unused patriotic envelope with vignette of Confederate President Jeff Davis playing chess with Union General Winfield Scott. The caption below reads: The game he's at with General Scott, Has made "King" Davis addle-pated, "Ah! woe is me," the traitor cries, On finding that his move's checkmated. Imprint of New York Union Envelope Depot, 144 Broadway. Copyright secured by Brown & Ryan, New York. Very desirable.   7 3/4 x 3, imprinted check with patriotic vignette, filled out in ink. Grenada, Miss., May 30th, 1861, payable in the amount of $54.18. Excellent early war Confederate check.   <b>Document Signed Twice</b> (1811-90) Born in Charleston, S.C., he was appointed midshipman in April, 1828, and performed his first services in the West Indies and Mediterranean. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1841, and during the Mexican War was at Vera Cruz and Tampico, commanding the siege guns in the bombardment of Vera Cruz. From 1847 until 1855, with the exception of one year spent in the Mediterranean, he was attached to the naval observatory at Washington. He was promoted to commander in September 1855, and in 1859-60, he commanded the Dolphin in the Paraguay expedition and for a time had charge of the Brazilian squadron. When the Civil War broke out, Steedman although of Southern birth, remained loyal to the Union. He volunteered to Admiral Dupont for any service needed and rendered great and timely assistance in keeping open railroad communications between Washington and the North. He later served with the Mississippi squadron and then was assigned to the command of the Bienville of the North Atlantic squadron, and led the second column of Dupont's fleet in the attack and capture of Port Royal, S.C. He aided in the capture of all of the ports south of Savannah, and then, returning to the North, was, in the spring of 1862, transferred to the command of the Paul Jones. In August, 1862, he participated in the capture of Fort McAllister; on Sept. 17th, he engaged the batteries at St. John's Bluff, Fla., and two weeks later, with the cooperation of land forces, forced their surrender. He was promoted to captain in Sept. 1862, and was transferred to the Powhatan, with which he engaged for some months in the blockade of Charleston. After towing the captured ram, Atlanta, to Philadelphia, in 1864, he took command of the Ticonderoga and pursued the Confederate cruiser Florida into Brazilian waters. Rejoining the North Atlantic squadron, he was present at both attacks on Fort Fisher and then served for two years with the Mediterranean squadron. He was on special service in 1868, and from 1869 until 1872 he commanded the Boston Navy Yard. He was commissioned commodore in July 1866, and rear admiral, in May 1871. <u>Document Signed</u>: 8 1/4 x 13, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Navy Department, Bureau Of Navigation And Office Of Detail, 24 July 1871. Orders for First Assistant Engineer George P. Hunt to report from the Worcester to Rear Admiral Steedman for duty at the Boston Navy Yard. Signed twice by Chas. Steedman as Commandant. The document has also been signed by Wm. D. Whiting, Comdr. William D. Whiting: (1823-94) He served as a Lieutenant Commander during the Civil War, commanded the gunboat Ottawa, and participated in the attack on Charleston, S.C. He was later promoted to Commodore. George P. Hunt served throughout the Civil War and was on the Metacomet at the battle of Mobile Bay.

Final Statement, 50th Virginia Infantry, $125.00

  

Patriotic Cover, Jeff Davis & General Wi

 

1861 Confederate Mississippi Check $22.00

  

Autograph Admiral Charles Steedman $75.00
<b>With imprint of Vannerson & Jones, Richmond, Va.</b> (1809-1877) Named a Midshipman in 1826, he entered active duty in 1832, and later fought in the Mexican War. Having moved to Alabama, he resigned his naval commission when that state seceded from the Union and was given the duty by Jefferson Davis of purchasing material and engaging mechanics to manufacture ordnance for the Confederacy. He was commissioned Commander, and then fitted out the cruiser Sumter in New Orleans. Cutting through the river blockade for a six month's cruise, he took 18 prizes. Abandoning his ship at Gibraltar, he went to England to take over what became the Alabama. Setting out in September 1862, he cruised until June 1864, during which time he captured or destroyed 69 ships. He was defeated by the Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France, and was rescued by an English yacht when the Alabama sunk. Returning to the Confederacy, he took command of the James River squadron until Richmond was evacuated. His post war career included being a lawyer, newspaper editor and author. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 card. Bust view in Confederate naval uniform. Backmark: Vannerson & Jones, Richmond, Va., with 2 cents U.S. Inter. Rev. tax stamp. Card is trimmed. Very scarce.   (1809-1877) Named a Midshipman in 1826, he entered active duty in 1832, and later fought in the Mexican War. Having moved to Alabama, he resigned his naval commission when that state seceded from the Union and was given the duty by Jefferson Davis of purchasing material and engaging mechanics to manufacture ordnance for the Confederacy. He was commissioned Commander, and then fitted out the cruiser Sumter in New Orleans. Cutting through the river blockade for a six month's cruise, he took 18 prizes. Abandoning his ship at Gibraltar, he went to England to take over what became the Alabama. Setting out in September 1862, he cruised until June 1864, during which time he captured or destroyed 69 ships. He was defeated by the Kearsarge off Cherbourg, France, and was rescued by an English yacht when the Alabama sunk. Returning to the Confederacy, he took command of the James River squadron until Richmond was evacuated. His post war career included being a lawyer, newspaper editor and author. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Bust view portrait. No backmark. Light age toning. Very fine.   (1808-1889) Graduated from West Point in 1828. He married the daughter of General and President Zachary Taylor, but she died only 3 months after their marriage. Elected to the U.S. Congress in 1845, he resigned to fight in the Mexican War, serving under General Taylor, and being severely wounded at the battle of Buena Vista. He declined the appointment of brigadier general in the U. S. Army to re-enter politics, serving as a U. S. Senator from Mississippi. In 1853 he was appointed Secretary of War by President Franklin Pierce. He was chosen as provisional president of the Confederacy and inaugurated in February 1861, at Montgomery, Alabama, and was later inaugurated as president of the permanent government at Richmond, on February 22, 1862. Fleeing from Richmond with his cabinet at the end of the war, he was captured on May 10, 1865, at Irwinsville, Ga., and held in prison for 2 years at Fort Monroe, Va. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 card. Chest up view in uniform. Backamrk: C.D. Fredricks & Co., New York, Paris and Habana. Card is trimmed. Light age toning. Desirable pose.   <b>10th Tennessee Infantry Killed in action in 1863 at the battle of Raymond, Mississippi</b> (1826-63) Born in Nashville, he graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1846, and the Harvard Law School in 1849. Active in local and national politics, he was elected mayor of Nashville in 1856, and served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1860. A strong advocate of states rights, he campaigned for John C. Breckenridge for president. With the threat of war imminent, Mac Gavock raised a company of Irish volunteers that were mustered into the 10th Tennessee Infantry, with himself being commissioned lieutenant colonel of the regiment. He was captured at Fort Donelson, Tenn., Feb. 15, 1862. He spent time in Camp Chase and Fort Warren prisons before being exchanged. He was killed in action on May 12, 1863, at Raymond, Miss. MacGavock, who had been promoted to colonel, was struck dead by a Yankee minie ball to the heart moments after he had signaled his men to charge the enemy. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 card. Full standing view in Confederate uniform, with sword attached to his belt. His kepi sits on the table at his side. No backmark. Card is trimmed. Light age toning and wear. This image was published in "Even More Confederate Faces." Rare.

CDV Admiral Raphael Semmes, C. S. Navy $595.00

  

CDV Admiral Raphael Semmes, C. S. Navy

 

CDV President Jefferson Davis $125.00

  

CDV Colonel Randal W. MacGavock $550.00
<b>War Date Document Signed</b> (1820-1910) Born in Davisville, Pa., he graduated from Norwich University in 1842, and attended Harvard Law School. He fought in the Mexican War and was a lawyer, newspaper editor, and author. He was commissioned captain of the 25th Pennsylvania Infantry on April 18, 1861, and colonel of the 104th Pennsylvania Infantry on September 5, 1861. Davis commanded a brigade in the 18th Corps, Department of North Carolina, and in the 10th Corps, Department of South Carolina. He led various forces at St. Helena, Port Royal, Folly Island and Morris Island, and eventually commanded the District of Hilton Head, S.C. One of the regiments in his command was the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry. Davis was promoted to brevet brigadier general on March 13, 1865, for meritorious services during the operations against Charleston, S.C. <u>War Date Document Signed</u>: 8 x 12 1/4, in ink. Consolidated Report of the Inspecting Board of the Several Regiments of Davis' Brigade for November 8th, 1863. The report includes the 104th and 52nd Pennsylvania Vols., and an Independent Battery of N.Y. Vols. Head Quarters Davis Brigade, Morris Island, S.C., November 9th, 1863. Signed by W.W.H. Davis, Colonel 104th Penn. Vols., Commanding Brigade. The document has also been signed by Edward Eddy, Jr., Major 47th New York Vols., Act. Asst. Adjt. General. Light age toning and wear. Edward Eddy, Jr. enlisted on July 6, 1861, at New York City, as a 1st lieutenant and was commissioned into the 47th New York Volunteers. He was promoted to captain, on June 14, 1862; was captured on March 26, 1863, the place is not stated; promoted to major, on November 1, 1863; and brevet colonel, on March 13, 1865.   <b>War Date Document Signed Colonel of the 5th Maine Infantry Commanded the regiment during the battle of Gettysburg!</b> (1824-1903) Edwards was 37 years old when the news of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter reached the small town of Bethel, Maine. He was high on a ladder shingling his roof and he immediately climbed down, obtained permission from the appropriate authorities to form a company of volunteers, and set out to gather recruits from Bethel and the surrounding towns. This group of men became Company I, of the 5th Maine Volunteer Infantry, with Edwards commissioned as their captain on June 24, 1861. He rose through the ranks and was appointed colonel of the regiment, on January 8, 1863, commanding the 5th Maine Infantry from that date forward. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general, on March 13, 1865, for his gallant and meritorious Civil War service record. <u>War Date Document Signed</u>: 7 3/4 x 9 3/4, in ink. Head Qrs., 2nd Brigade, 1st Div., 6 Corps April 26th, 1864 Lieut. Col. McMahon; A.A.G. 6th Corps Sir, I have the honor to apply for a pass for myself, Lt. Col. Leslig, 96th Penna. Vols., Lt. Col. Carroll, 95th Penna. Vols., Captain Daniels, A.Q.M., Capatain Swift, A.C.S. and the Brigade Band to visit Genl. Bartlett's Head Qrs. It is our intention to cross the river in a boat. I am Sir Very Resprctfully Yr. obt. Servt. C.S. Edwards Col. Comdg. The request has been approved by command of Genl. Sedgwick and signed by adjutant. The 5th Regiment Maine Volunteer Infantry was one of the first Maine regiments to be mustered into the Union Army. They fought in many battles from 1st Bull Run to Petersburg. During the battle of Rappahannock Station the regiment is credited with capturing 4 Confederate battleflags and 1,200 prisoners. Known as one of Maine's best fighting regiments, it captured more prisoners than the entire number of men who served in the regiment, and three times the number of battle flags than any other Maine regiment. After three long years of hard fought service only 193 men were mustered out of the regiment when their term of service expired. Among their battle honors are written the names of 1st Bull Run, Gaines' Mill, 2nd Bull Run, Crampton's Gap, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Rapidan Crossing, Mine Run, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and Petersburg.   <b>War Period Signature With Rank</b> (1829-81) Born in Nashua, N.H., he studied law, practicing first in Galena, Illinois, and later in Toledo, Ohio, where he became a partner of future Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, M.R. Waite. He was appointed lieutenant colonel of the 14th Ohio Infantry on April 24, 1861, and became their colonel on November 20, 1862. The regiment fought at Philippi, Laurel Hill and Corrick's Ford in (West) Virginia and later in the battle of Mill Springs, Ky. He took part in the Tullahoma campaign, and commanded a brigade in the 14th Corps throughout the Atlanta campaign and subsequent March to the Sea under General William T. Sherman. At Jonesboro, Ga., his horse was shot out from under him and he was wounded. He received special commendation of his division commander, General Absalom Baird for having made as gallant a charge as ever was made, losing 346 men of his brigade. He saw action with Sherman's army during the 1865 Carolina's campaign and was promoted to full brigadier general. He resigned from the army on December 4, 1865. After the war he returned to the practice of the law. <u>War Period Signature With Rank</u>: 5 1/2 x 1 1/2, in ink, Geo. P. Este, Lt. Col. Comdg., 14 Ohio Vols. Light age toning. Very fine 1861-62 signature.  A Chestnut and Walnut small chest with one drawer above two doors. Chestnut wood, now unavailable due to the Chestnut blight, has an attractive grain and warm color. It was one of the most used woods in the 19th Century and was often used with American Black Walnut for their excellent color contrast. American, circa 1875, in very good original condition with a warm patina, 35" W. overall, 30" W., 33-/2" H. overall, 29" H., 16" D. We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 75BX

Autograph General William W. H. Davis $65.00

  

Autograph General Clark S. Edwards $75.00

  

Autograph General George P. Este $95.00

  

Washstand $385.00
A white ironstone Sugar in the popular Laurel Wreath Shape. Made by Elsmore + Forster. Ca. 1867. Excellent color and crisp detail. Mint condition with no chips or hairlines. It is 8 1/4 inches H. to the finial. Perhaps the prettist sugar ever made.   <b>War Date Document Signed Muster Roll for Ohio officer who was killed in 1864</b> (1819-66) Born in Newville, Pa., he was a lawyer and judge by occupation. He enlisted on August 18, 1862, and was commissioned colonel of the 102nd Ohio Infantry. He was promoted to brevet brigadier general on March 13, 1865, and mustered out of the service at Nashville, Tenn., on June 30, 1865. <u>War Date Document Signed:</u> 17 x 11, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Muster Out Roll of Major Jonas D. Elliott, 102nd Regiment Ohio Infantry. Dated May 2, 1864, Nashville, Tenn. Signed by W.H. Eckels, Capt. 9th Pa. Cav., Ass't Commissary of Musters, 4th Div., 20th Army Corps, and Wm. Given, as Col. 102nd O.V.I. Major Elliott is being mustered out as major to accept promotion to lieutenant colonel of the 102nd Ohio Infantry. Very fine. Jonas D. Elliott, whose muster roll this was, enlisted on July 23, 1862, and was commissioned captain, Co. H, 102nd Ohio Infantry. He was promoted to major on March 6, 1863, and lieutenant colonel, on April 23, 1864. He was shot in the head on September 24, 1864, while leading his troops in battle at Athens, Alabama. He died of his wounds on October 13, 1864. The 102nd Ohio Infantry were organized and equipped at Mansfield, Ohio, in August and September 1862, and soon after were ordered to Kentucky where they served in the defense of Covington, against General Edmund Kirby Smith, and in the defense of Louisville, against General Braxton Bragg, and in the pursuit of Bragg’s army. Ordered to Nashville in September 1863, the 102nd Ohio remained there for the next six months, and on April 26, 1864, they were sent to Tullahoma, Tenn., where they guarded the railroad from Normandy to Dechered, until June 6th. They then moved across the Cumberland Mountains to Bellefonte, Alabama, arriving on June 10th, and continued its march to Dodsonville, where it was employed in the defense of the Tennessee River from Stevenson to the foot of 7 Mile Island, a distance of 50 miles. During the summer of 1864, the regiment had frequent engagements with the enemy, and in September, they were sent in pursuit of General Joe Wheeler, but were soon ordered into camp at Decatur, Alabama. On the evening of September 23rd, all of the available men at that place were ordered to re-enforce the garrison at Athens, Alabama against an anticipated attack by General Nathan Bedford Forrest. When within 3 miles of Athens they were met by General Forrest with a greatly superior force. Although they fought gallantly, most of the Ohioans who were not killed were captured and sent to Cahaba Prison where they sat out the rest of the war. Footnote: After the men of the 102nd Ohio Infantry who were captured at Athens were paroled, they were placed on board the ill-fated steamer Sultana, and as near as can be ascertained some 70 men perished in that disaster.  Sophisticated brass and wrought iron "urn on urn" design period andirons with log stops that match the andirons themselves and with slipper feet, American, circa 1800, in very good condition, 18-1/2" H. X 17" D. X 10-1/4" W. We have many other pairs of period brass and figural cast iron andirons in stock. Please call to inquire. We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 305BX  All Cloth Little Shaver Doll Alexander this is a 10 inch Little Shaver in nice condition, she is wearing the original clothing but there is no tag. She has black lace on her cuffs, and a floral hat with purse. Her dress is a little more unusual it is pale lavender and there is no velvet trim at the bottom of the skirt, there are a few minor holes in the lower part of the skirt.

WHITE IRONSTONE SUGAR, LAUREL WREATH $245.00

  

Autograph General William Given $75.00

  

Brass Andirons $895.00

  

Little Shaver Doll Madame Alexander $195.00
Whistling Paper-Mache Boy Doll. He is 11 ½ inches. He has a paper-mache head with a molded hat, painted features and pucker lips and a hole in the mouth so he whistles. He has a bellows in the body that still works when pressed so he does whistle. He has a straw stuffed body with paper-mache arms, the legs are red felt stuffed with straw. The clothing is all felt with metal buttons, and black boots.   <b>Assassin of President Lincoln</b> (1838-65) Southern sympathizer. Famous Shakespearean actor who was the son of Junius Brutus Booth and the brother of Edwin Booth. In 1859 he joined the Virginia militia regiment that assisted in the capture and execution of John Brown. For six months he planned with several others to abduct Abraham Lincoln and take him to Richmond but the plot failed when Lincoln failed to show up where the conspirators lay in wait. On April 14, 1865, he shot President Lincoln who was attending the evening performance of "Our American Cousin," starring Laura Keene, at Ford's Theatre. Lincoln died early the next morning. In the meantime Booth had escaped and was caught in a barn near Bowling Green, Va. on April 26th. The barn was set on fire and Booth was shot to death. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Taken in Boston sometime in 1862, by Silsbee, Case and Company, or Case and Getchell, this seated view of Booth holding a cane was one of his favorites. Stamped backmark, Joseph Ward, Boston. Age toning and light wear. Gutman #21.   <b>Document Signed</b> (1825-1909) Born at Greensburg, Pa., he served in the Mexican War in the 1st Pennsylvania Infantry, and was brevetted for gallantry at the battle of Chapultepec. 1st lieutenant, 4th U.S. Artillery. Lt. Col., A.A.G., Dept of the Pacific. Brevet Brigadier General, March 13, 1865. Brig. Gen., Adjutant General, U.S.A., June 15, 1880. Retired May 28, 1889. Buried at Arlington National Cemetery. <u>Document Signed</u>: 7 1/2 x 9 3/4, in ink, on imprinted letter sheet. War Department, Adjutant General's Office Washington, April 10, 1888 1st Lieutenant W.P. Edgerton, 2d Artillery Jackson Barracks, Louisiana (Head Qrs. Division of the Atlantic) Sir: I have the honor to inform you that your request of the 31st ultimo, for six months leave of absence &c, has been disapproved by the Lieutenant General and the Secretary of War. Very respectfully, Your obedient servant, R.C. Drum Adjutant General Light age toning and some feathering of the ink.  Black Cloth Mask Face Doll. She is 11 inches all cloth with a molded mask face painted features and plush hair, the original ribbons are in the hair. The body is all brown velvet, with the original red stripe underwear and dress with green felt pocket. Very cut doll, there is a small crease on the forehead.

Molded hat Whistling Paper Mache Boy Dol $245.00

  

CDV John Wilkes Booth

 

Autograph General Richard C. Drum $25.00

  

Black Cloth Mask Face doll with a velvet $75.00
Norah Wellings Doll with pockets. She is 10 inches and is tagged Made in England Norah Wellings on the base of the foot. She is a little faded on the front, but is all original, the skirt has openings on both sides where you can put your hands for a muff or use it to store things. She has painted features and mohair blond braids with a lace cap under her felt hat she is in nice condition with almost no holes.  Amberg Doll this is one adorable all composition Amberg doll. She is 13 inches tall. The head, arms and legs are jointed. The doll is marked on the back Amberg LA&S c 1928. The doll has almost no crazing, there is a line in one arm that was in the original pouring of the composition, but no repairs or repainting. The composition is in beautiful condition. She is wearing a 1 piece underwear with a floral print dress it appears to be original and original shoes and socks with metal buckle trim. She has a great expression.   (1822-1910) He served as a captain of the 1st Illinois Militia, and as lieutenant colonel of the "Chicago Legion." He was commissioned lieutenant colonel, of the 51st Illinois Infantry, on Nov. 6, 1861, and was in action with them at the capture of Island No. 10, at New Madrid, Mo., and in the occupation of Nashville. He was promoted to colonel, on Oct. 15, 1862, and he fought in the battle of Murfreesboro. At Chickamauga, where he was cited for gallantry, he commanded a brigade in Gen. McCook's 20th Corps, and was severely wounded. He was promoted to brigadier general, on July 30, 1864, and participated in the Atlanta campaign, as a brigade commander in Gen. Newton's division of the 4th Corps. At the battle of Franklin, Tenn., Bradley suffered his second wound of the war. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 3 1/8 card. Bust view in uniform. Backmark: Hesler, 113 Lake St., Chicago. Card is trimmed. Age toning and light wear. Scarce.   Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Corners of the card are trimmed. Composite photograph with individual portraits of John Wilkes Booth at the center, surrounded by his fellow Lincoln conspirators, Atzerodt, Spangler, O'Laughlin, Payne, Herold and Arnold. "Booth & His Associates" is imprinted on the front mount. No backmark. Light age toning and wear. Atzerodt, Payne and Herold were hung for their participation in the conspiracy. Issued shortly after President Lincoln's assassination, these cards are very desirable. Gutman #41.

Norah Wellings Doll with pockets $110.00

  

Amberg Doll Composition 1928 $400.00

  

CDV General Luther P. Bradley $125.00

  

CDV John Wilkes Booth & His Associates $250.00
Ivy decorated Burmese Pyramid size shade setting on a fine Taylor, Tunnicliffe & Co. cream-ware base. The lamp remains in original undamaged condition and measures 4 1/2" h. with a shade measuring 2 1/2" d.  A hand made wool on burlap floral pattern hooked rug with excellent color and fabric strength, very clean and ready for use, with one minor professional repair as shown in the reverse side photo, American, circa 1920, 26" X 40". We accept time payments and quantity discounts. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). ** 270BX   <b>4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Previously served as Lieutenant Colonel 35th Massachusetts Infantry Wounded in action at Antietam War Date Document Signed</b> (1818-82) Born in New York City, he attended Yale University and Union College, graduating in 1837. He was a lawyer by occupation. He enlisted on August 4, 1862, and was commissioned captain, 35th Massachusetts Infantry; was wounded in action on September 17, 1862, in the battle of Antietam; promoted to major, December 15, 1862; lieutenant colonel, April 25, 1863; discharged for promotion and commissioned colonel, 4th Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, November 22, 1864; brevetted brigadier general, March 13, 1865, for gallant and meritorious Civil War service, mustered out of service, June 17, 1865. <u>War Date Document Signed</u>: 8 x 10 1/4, imprinted form, filled out in ink. Requisition for Stationary for Lieut. G.D. Brown, stationed at Fort Ward, Va., for the Second Qtr. commencing on the First of April 1865, and ending on the 31st of June 1865. Itemized account for letter paper, envelopes, quill pens, sealing wax, office tape, etc. Signed twice by Geo. D. Brown, 1st Lieut. Co. M, 6 Pa. H.A. Received at Fort Richardson, Va., on the 20th of April, 1865. Stamped Approved, with ink signature Wm. S. King, and stamped Col. 4th Mass. H.A., Com'd'g 3d Brigade, De Russy's Div. Very fine.  Mount Washington Glass Company produced this outstanding decorated Burmese cruet. The cruet is strongly decorated with yellow and white spider mums and associated foliage with rust color highlighted areas on the rim, handle and stopper. The cruet has fine color and is in pristine original condition. The stopper is marked with the number "83" as well as the bottom of cruet with a matching number "83".The cruet measures 6 ¾" h. and 4" d. at the widest portion of the ribbed body.

Webb Burmese Decorated Fairy Lamp $750.00

  

Hooked Rug $295.00

  

Autograph General William S. King $75.00

  

Mt Washington Decorated Burmese Cruet $0.00
Webb satin Burmese fairy lamp in Taylor, Tunnicliffe & Co. ceramic base. Fairy size dome shading from rose to butter cream yellow and is void of any decoration. The lamp is all original in undamaged condition. The overall height of the lamp is 5 ¼" h. and the shade is 3" d. at the widest portion and theceramic base is 5"d..   <b>Photographed by Brady in her 1861 inaugural gown</b> (1818-82) Wife of President Abraham Lincoln. Of an aristocratic Kentucky family, she was living with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth (Todd) Edwards, in Springfield, Illinois, when she met and married Abraham Lincoln, on November 4, 1842. Elizabeth was married to Ninian W. Edwards, who was prominent in Springfield society and politics. His father, Ninian Edwards, was Governor of Illinois. Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Standing view wearing her 1861 inaugural gown. 1862 M.B. Brady imprint on the front mount. Published by E. Anthony, N.Y., and made from a photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Excellent. Very desirable with the 1862 Brady imprint on the front.   <b>Signed cabinet card photograph with inscription</b> (1832-1913) The eldest son of General Robert E. Lee, he graduated #1 in the West Point class of 1854. As a captain of engineers in the Confederate army, he engaged in the construction of the fortifications around Richmond and later served on the personal staff of C.S.A. President Jefferson Davis with rank of colonel. He was promoted to Brigadier General, on June 25, 1863, and Major General on October 20, 1864. "Custis," as he was known to his family and friends, was entrusted with numerous important missions by President Davis, and he was captured at Sayler's Creek, Va., on April 6, 1865. He was named president of Washington University (later Washington & Lee) in Lexington, Va., in 1870, upon his father's death. <u>Signed Photograph</u>: Wet plate, albumen photograph, mounted to 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 card. Wear to edges and corners of the mount. Handsome chest up portrait with blind stamp imprint of Miley, Lexington, Va. on the front mount. Beautifully autographed in ink on the reverse, G.W.C. Lee, Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Virginia. Sharp image. Large, bold signature and inscription. Very desirable.  Joseph Jacinto Mora bronze sculpture of a colt signed on base. Excellent patina and condition. Born 1875 in Montevideo, Urguay. Died in Pebble Beach October 10, 1947. Measures 6 x 6 x 3 inches. Exhibited: NAD; PAFA; Alaska-Yukon Expo (Seattle), 1909; Bohemian Club, 1913, 1914; Vickery, Atkins, & Torrey (SF), 1913 (solo); Calif. Artists, Golden Gate Park Museum, 1915; PPIE, 1915 (member of Int'l Jury of Awards); SFAA, 1915-16; CPLH, 1929; Calif.-Pacific Int'l Expo (San Diego), 1935; GGIE, 1939; Smithsonian Inst., 1979 (solo); Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art, retrospective which included sculpture and architectural adornments/1998. Member: Bohemian Club; Family Club (SF); National Sculpture Society; SFAA; Carmel AA; Carmel Arts & Crafts Club. Jo Mora was sculptor, painter, muralist, etcher, illustrator, cartoonist, map-maker, saddle-maker, photographer, author, actor, designer of everything from coins and book-plates to houses. Joseph and his artist brother Luis Mora (1874-1940) grew up being much influenced by the creative atmosphere of their father's studio. Joseph studied at the Pingry Academy in Elizabeth, New Jersey; the Art Students League with his father in New York City; and then in Boston at the Cowles Art School, and with William Merritt Chase Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***

Webb Burmese Fairy Lamp with Ceramic Cup $150.00

  

CDV First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln

 

Autograph General George Washington Cust $500.00

  

Joseph Jacinto Mora bronze sculpture of $8341.00


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