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US MARSHAL INDIAN TERRITORY
United States Marshal Leo Bennett, Muskogee, Indian Territory, was also the US Indian Agent; as US Marshal he commanded such deputies as Chris Madsen, Bill Tilghman, Heck Thomas & Bass Reeves; in 1909 he captured the Creek Indian "Crazy Snake" uprising leaders. Marshal Bennett was also a leader in the fraternal order, Knights of Pythias, in Oklahoma. Original illustrated calling card for Leo Bennett, Muskogee, Ind Territory, w green/gold illus Pythian seal, as "Supreme Representative, Col & ADC, Staff Maj Gen'l, Phoenix Lodge, No 3, Muskogee Division, No 1, U.R." vg.
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FOLDING CUP
a popular Civil War soldier's item. Pewter telescoping cup, approx 3" tall, w original brown varnish finish tinware carrier. same cup is illustrated illus on p 136, "Fighting Men of the C War" by Wm C Davis. Vg
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FLORIDA CONFEDERATE OATH OF AMNESTY
a very rare Civil War Florida Oath of Amnesty, for Amariah M Holly, of Conffee County, Alabama, attesting he will support the US Constitution and will support the "Proclamations of the President, made during the existing rebellion, having reference to slaves", sgd by Holly, July 24, 1865 at the "Office Provost Marshal, District of West Florida, Barrancas", also sgd by Provost Marshal JM Adams. 1p 8 x 11', ptd/ink. Vg.
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15804
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GENERAL MCCLELLAN
a nice Civil War CDV photo- the classic standing view of General George McClellan by Matthew Brady w 1861 copyright by MB Brady New York. Rev w handsome illus of the A Anthony Studio, 501 Broadway, New York, w Anthony imprint, Brady's National Portrait Gallery. The Anthony Studio illustrated on reverse, became the HQ of the noted Francis Bannerman Military Equipment Suppliers in New York. Mat w striking carmine red tint.
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CIVIL WAR CAVALRYMAN
a great armed image of a cavalryman, standing at attention with cavalry saber held at salute; he wears a shell jacket, forage cap (can just see the crossed sabers insignia on crown), US eagle beltplate w silvered wreath. The CDV photo is age stained and top & bottom margin trimmed. No photo imprint.
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MOBILE ALABAMA VICTORY ORDER
an historic & scarce Civil War Victory order! An original HQ Dept of the Gulf, New Orleans imprint, June 1, 1865- The President, Secretary of War & Major-General ERS Canby congratulate "the officers and soldiers of his command for their gallantry, energy & military skill in the "siege & reduction of the strongly fortified city of Mobile" ", "their campaign one of the most brilliant and important of the War.". Ip ptd, 8 x 5". Exc..
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SAVANNAH GEORGIA CIVIL WAR
an original Civil War issue of The New York Times, April 19, 1862, w 8pp War news, incl large front page map & news of the Union Capture of Fort Pulaski, Savannah. Vg
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FOREST AND STREAM HUNTING JOURNALS 1880S
a fantastic group of 29 original issues of "Forest & Stream", the hunting & fishing monthly, each w 22pp, artilces on the West, hunting w the Army, dogs, fishing, exploring, w many large illus of everything from Orvis tackle, fishing reels, canoes, to Winchester, Ballard, Marlin rifles, Parker Shotguns, UMC Ammo, Mills Belts, shooting medals etc. A few issues w small page tears, most exc. The group
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BRITISH ARMY UNIFORMS
a nice pair of original issue of the United States Army Navy Journal, for May 2 & June 14, 1885, each w cover illus of the British Army uniforms & equipment showing men & officers, foot soldiers, Coldstream Guards, Horse Artillery, etc, w detailed acounts of the Re-organization of the British Army. Each journal is approx 22pp, w articles on US army posts, ifficers news, Western Frontier, postings, Canadian half-breed uprising, weapon development, veteran reunions, & ads for cannon makers, uniforms, swords, fishing gear, military goods. Each issue approx 15 x 10". Both vg. The pair
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AROOSTOCK WAR MAINE
In 1839 the US & Canada almost went to war in a border dispute. A very rare General Order, issued at HQ State of Maine, Augusta, March 30, 1839, announces Major General Hodsdon will return w his Army to Bangor, w infantry assigned to Fort Fairfield, Presque Island, & the Aroostook Road. Vg & rare relic of the Border War w Canada. Rev ink inscribed "William Vincent".
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ADELAIDE RISTORI PHOTOS
3 very nice photos of the great Italian tragedienne Adelaide Ristori 1 ) CDV photo. Full view from life, seated, w crown & robes, front w 1862 Frederick's New York imprint. 2 ) standing, in unusual starburst dress, reverse w Anthony/Brady imprint, also from life. 3 ) standing, arms rest on stuffed chair, by Journey & Son, Broadway, NY, from life . An unusually nice trio of images done in NYC on tour of the US. The three
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HERO OF LITTLE ROUND TOP
US Army Engineers Mourning Order,Washington, DC, , Aug 9, 1882 announcing the death of General GK Warren, who organized the defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. w 4pp sketch of his life, achievement & battles . exc w black mourning borders. Today, a striking statue of General Warren stands on Little Round Top.
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FRENCH REVOLUTION BROADSIDE
original broadside on heavy stock, calls the Strasbourg Guard to Arms! A stirring, detailed broadside, outlining the duties of officers, sentinels, noncoms, issued Aug 16, 1791, during the French Revolution, just before the arrest of King Louis & Marie Antoinette. Vg. 28 x 18"
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CIVIL WAR THANKSGIVING BROADSIDE
a great Civil War Broadside! A wartime Thanksgiving Proclamation by William Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut, setting Thursday, Nov 24, 1864 aside as Thanksgiving Day, calls citizens, "amidst the conflict of civil war", to give thanks for victories in battle & to help bear the loss of loved ones fallen in the service of our country. 16 x 11" ptd. Vg.
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UNION ARTILLERY CIVIL WAR
Civil War battle scene of a Union artillery unit in action at Malvern Hill, 1862.fine color lithograph, 15 x 12" w exc deatil & drama. Exc.copyright by Werner Co, Akron, Ohio, 1899.
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