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H 6in. X D 10in.
Price per each. $750.00 |
| H 30in. x D 14in. $1400.00 |
| H 84in. x D 18in. $850.00 |
| early issue - Civil War Union Veterans $125.00 |
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| ![<b>Lieutenant of the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry</b>
3 pages, 7 3/4 x 10, in ink.
Bridesburg, [PA.], March 30th, 1863
Lieut. Calvin S. Hartley, Comp. "K"
28th Regt. P.V.
Dear Sir,
The undersigned residents and citizens of Bridesburg (PA.) desiring to testify in a substantial manner their appreciation of your conduct as a soldier and their pleasure at your advancement as an officer have procured for you the accompanying sword belt and sash of which we beg your acceptance as in earnest of our good feeling and our wishes that your success in [the] future may be as heretofore the reward of merit.
In times like these our country needs the help of every devoted loyal heart either in word or action or both, those who by the concurrence of circumstances are prevented from joining you in the field should do what they can to sustain the hands of the government and of the soldiers who have gone to fight our battles, and in doing these things much can be, much must be done at home. It is with the feeling that such is our duty and as one manifestation of our desire to support and encourage our gallant soldiers that we present you this slight mark of our esteem.
Deem it not unworthy of your acceptance, believe us, your friends are constantly looking for news of your actions and hail with delight every new success.
Keep this sword as a momento of us and let your heart & hand be strong to fight the battles of the right against wrong, and our prayers for your success as well as our good wishes shall be ever with you.
Below this beautiful tribute to Lieutenant Calvin S. Hartley are the names of 53 citizens of Bridesburg, Pa. who made this presentation.
Light age toning and wear. Some fold splits have been repaired with archival document tape. Neatly written with very desirable content.
This manuscript came out of the personal papers of Captain Calvin S. Hartley, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Hartley, from Philadelphia, Pa., enlisted in the Union Army on July 20, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into Co. K, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on March 1, 1863, and Captain on August 5, 1863. He was mustered out of the service on July 18, 1865, at Washington, D.C. After the Civil War he was a member of the Abraham Lincoln, G.A.R. Post #91, in Chicago, Illinois. He died on January 26, 1905.
The 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry fought at Antietam, Md., on September 17, 1862, where they lost 47 killed, and 91 wounded, and 1 missing. At Chancellorsville, Va., May 1-3, 1863, they lost 15 killed, 30 wounded, and 4 captured. At Gettysburg, Pa., on July 3, 1863, the regiment had 4 killed, 8 wounded, and 1 captured. During the 1864 Atlanta, Ga. campaign, the regiment lost 17 killed, 46 wounded and 2 captured.
<u>TRIVIA</u>: Founded in the early 19th century, Bridesburg, Pa., is a section in the northernmost neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia. A mostly working class neighborhood, it is an historically German and Irish community, with a significant number of Polish immigrants living there too. The historic boundaries of the former borough of Bridesburg were the original course of Frankford Creek around the south and west, the Delaware River to the southeast, and Port Richmond to the southwest. Before the arrival of Europeans, the Lenni Lenape Indians inhabited the region. Explorer Henry Hudson in 1609 was the first European to set foot in this region, and based on his findings these Indians were considered to be the first inhabitants of the area. Bridesburg was incorporated as a borough on April 1, 1848. In 1854, the borough was annexed to the city of Philadelphia in the Act of Consolidation.](https://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ul2062a.jpg) |
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2nd New Hampshire soldier authored - FA $135.00 |
| Civil War vintage Abraham Lincoln - MOUR |
| 1863 Letter Presenting Sword, Belt & Sas $125.00 |
| Elvis Presley, A Boy From Tupelo $49.95 |
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Elvis Presley Worn Sun Records Jacket Sw $149.95 |
| 1972 New York Yankees Scorecard & Offici $20.00 |
| Autograph, Phil Cavarretta, Chicago Cubs $15.00 |
| unusual - Civil War Canteen Variant $395.00 |
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Civil War FULL PLATE Tintype - Bvt. $425.00 |
| Civil War vintage - Meriden Britannia Co $75.00 |
| Autograph, Tug McGraw, New York Mets $50.00 |
| Autograph, General John A. Dix $200.00 |
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| ![8 1/4 x 9 3/4, imprinted Union eagle discharge document filled out in ink. For Captain Calvin S. Hartley, Co. K, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The form states that he enlisted on the 28th day of June 1861, to serve 3 years. He was discharged from the Union Army on the 18th of July 1865, at Philadelphia, Pa., by virtue of Special Orders No. 160, Hdqtrs. Dept. of Wash., July 5, 1865. Further states that Captain Hartley was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and is 25 years old, stands 5 feet, 7 inches tall, with light complexion and grey eyes, dark hair, and was a book binder by occupation when he enlisted. Signed, Henry C. Morgan, Capt. 12 Inf., Bvt. Maj. U.S.A., M.[ustering O.[fficer]. Docket on the reverse, David Taggart, Paymaster, U.S.A., Phila., July 28, 1865. Paid $563.81/100.
Henry C. Morgan enlisted on May 14, 1861, as a 1st Lieutenant, and was commissioned into the 12th United States Infantry. He received promotions to brevet major for gallantry at the battle of Gettysburg, and brevet lieutenant colonel for gallantry at the battle of The Wilderness, Va., where he was severely wounded on May 5, 1864, resulting in the amputation of his left left leg. He retired on February 17, 1868.
David Taggart, was from Pennsylvania, and enlisted on May 30, 1861, and was commissioned major & paymaster, U.S.A. He was promoted to brevet lieutenant colonel, for faithful and meritorious service on March 13, 1865. He resigned from the I.S. Army on September 11, 1873. Died on June 30, 1888.
This document came out of the personal papers of Captain Calvin S. Hartley, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Hartley, from Philadelphia, Pa., enlisted in the Union Army on July 20, 1861, as a private, and was mustered into Co. K, 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on March 1, 1863, and Captain on August 5, 1863. He was mustered out of the service on July 18, 1865, at Washington, D.C. After the Civil War he was a member of the Abraham Lincoln, G.A.R. Post #91, in Chicago, Illinois. He died on January 26, 1905.
The 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry fought at Antietam, Md., on September 17, 1862, where they lost 47 killed, and 91 wounded, and 1 missing. At Chancellorsville, Va., May 1-3, 1863, they lost 15 killed, 30 wounded, and 4 captured. Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863, 4 killed, 8 wounded, and 1 captured. During the 1864 Atlanta, Ga. campaign, the regiment lost 17 killed, 46 wounded and 2 captured.](https://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/ud2658a.jpg) |
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Autograph & 1988 Baseball Card, MLB Hall $15.00 |
| Autographed Photograph, Ron Bloomberg $15.00 |
| Discharge for Captain, 28th Pennsylvania $100.00 |
| Special Orders, Hdqtrs. Dept. of Washing $25.00 |
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Autograph, Gary Carter, MLB Hall of Fame $15.00 |
| Dr. Francis Lord collection – Civil Wa $145.00 |
| The Dangers and Duties of the Mercantil $40.00 |
| Civil War vintage - Meriden Britannia Co $70.00 |
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Rare! Pat, 1853 Day’s CLAVICAL SPLINT $295.00 |
| Autograph, John A. Bingham $100.00 |
| H 25in. x D 12in. $1200.00 |
| H 36in. x D 22in. $650.00 |
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H 38in. x D 20in. $1200.00 |
| H 12in. x W 5in. x D 11in.
Sold as a $850.00 |
| H 72in. x D 14in.
Sold as a pair. $5000.00 |
| Autograph, General George P. Este $100.00 |
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Autograph, Phil Rizzuto, New York Yankee $20.00 |
| rare! circa 1852, 32 page illustrated p $60.00 |
| original 19th century – Railroad WEATHER $445.00 |
| Autograph, Duke Snider, MLB Hall of Fame $15.00 |
![<b>UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY MUSTER ROLL
Endorsed by future Civil War Generals' Irvin McDowell, and General Richard Delafield, when he served as the Commander of West Point</b>
Two sided, imprinted document, filled out in ink. 10 1/4 x 15.
MUSTER ROLL of the Musicians attached to the Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy, from April 1843, stationed at West Point, New York. Itemized accounting for 42 cadets who were musicians at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. Includes enlistment dates, pay, recapitulation, with comments on some of the cadets such as confined awaiting trial, on furlough, sick and discharged.
<u>Endorsed at the bottom as follows</u>:
I Certify, on honor, That this Muster Roll exhibits the true state of the musicians attached to the United States Military Academy, for the period herein mentioned; that the "Remarks" set opposite the name of each musician are accurate and just; and that the "Recapitulation" exhibits, in every particular, the true state of the Musicians. Date: February 28, 1843. Station: West Point, N.Y. Irvin McDowell, 1st Lieut., 1st Arty., Commanding the Musicians.
I Certify, on honor, That I have carefully examined this Muster Rill, that I have Mustered and Inspected the above named Musicians- and that their condition is found to be, as expressed in my Remarks hereunto annexed. Discipline, Instruction, Military Appearance, Arms, Accoutrements and Clothing. As heretofore. Richd. Delafield, Maj. of Engineers, Comd. Post of We.[st] Pt.[oin] t.
Light age toning and wear. Very fine United States Military Academy Muster Roll with two beautiful endorsements by Irvin McDowell and Richard Delafield. Desirable West Point document. General Irvin McDowell commanded the Union troops at the first major land battle of the Civil War at the 1st Battle of Bull Run, Virginia.
<u>General Richard Delafield</u>: (1798-1873) Born in New York City, he graduated first in the West Point class of 1818, and later served as superintendent of the Academy for 12 years. During his 52 year army career, he performed engineer duty at Hampton Roads, [where the famous duel between ironclads the Monitor and the Merrimac took place in March 1862], and on the Mississippi River, and on the Atlantic coast defenses. He ended his career as Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army. When the Civil War broke out, Delafield who was 63 years old, helped to equip and forward to the field the New York volunteers. He also superintended the defenses of the Narrows, Governors Island, and Sandy Hook, in and near New York Harbor. He was promoted to brevet major general in 1865. After the war he served on a commission to improve Boston Harbor, served on the Lighthouse Board, and was a regent of the Smithsonian Institution.
<u>General Irvin McDowell</u>: (1818-1885) He was born in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated in the West Point class of 1838 where one of his classmates was future Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard, his future adversary at the Battle of First Bull Run, Va. He was later assigned to the 1st U.S. Artillery. From 1841 to 1845 he taught tactics at the United States Military Academy, and many of the students he taught went on to become Confederate generals who haunted him on the battlefields of the Civil War. He was awarded the rank of brevet captain for gallantry at the battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War. Between 1848 and 1861, McDowell served as a staff officer to high ranking military leaders, and developed experience in logistics and supply. He developed a close friendship with General Winfield Scott, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army, while serving on his staff. He also served under future Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. He was promoted to brigadier general in the Regular U.S. Army on May 14, 1861, and was given command of the Army of Northeastern Virginia. By July, political pressure demanded an advance by his half trained mainly volunteer army on the Rebels under the command of General P.G.T. Beauregard, at Manassas Junction, Va., where the railroad from Richmond to Alexandria, Va., met the line from the Shenandoah Valley. The resulting Union disaster at the 1st battle of Bull Run stemmed as much from misfortune as ineptitude although on paper General McDowell had a good and ambitious plan, but wasn't able to inspire his inexperienced officers and troops to execute it properly. He later commanded a corps of the Army of the Potomac which was detached to protect Washington, and in the 2nd battle of Bull Run he commanded the 3rd Corps. On July 1, 1864, he was assigned to command the Department of the Pacific, and in 1865 he was appointed commander of the Department of California. He then was appointed to be the commander of the Department of the East, from 1868-72, and he was promoted to major general, U.S. Army, on November 25, 1872. McDowell succeeded General George G. Meade as commander of the Military Division of the South, on December 16, 1872, and remained in command until June 30, 1876. On July 1, 1876, he served as commander of the Division of the Pacific, and in 1882, Congress imposed a mandatory retirement age of 64 for military officers, and McDowell retired on October 14th of that year. After his retirement from the army, General McDowell exercised his fondness for landscape gardening, serving as Park Commissioner of San Francisco, California, until his death from a heart attack, on May 4, 1885. In this capacity he constructed a park in the neglected reservation of the Presidio, laying out drives that commanded views of the Golden Gate. He is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio of San Francisco, Ca.](https://www.tias.com/stores/war/thumbs/auto5266a.jpg) |
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Autographs, General Irvin McDowell & Gen $250.00 |
| Autograph, General Gabriel R. Paul $395.00 |
| Autograph, Hank Bauer, New York Yankees $15.00 |
| Autograph, Lew Burdette, Milwaukee Brave $15.00 |
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CDV, General Winfield Scott $50.00 |
| CDV, General William T. Sherman $20.00 |
| CDV, General Joseph Hooker $50.00 |
| H 12in. x W 7in. x D 11in.
Sold as a $1200.00 |
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H 35in. x D 34in. $1200.00 |
| H 26in. x D 12in. $750.00 |
| H 60in. x D 30in. $3500.00 |
| Civil War era TINNED IRON CUP $65.00 |
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Rare! Pardon’s Pat. Composite – FISHHOO $65.00 |
| Civil War era – Railroad theme - TEMPERA $35.00 |
| USMA Vietnam Green Berete Lt. Col memori $325.00 |
| USN Academy - WWII Submariner - Killed I |
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Vintage Coon Skin & Rabbit Fur - Cap $235.00 |
| Civil War – Cavalry Carbine Sling Swivel $45.00 |
| Gettysburg KIA Soldier’s - PATRIOTIC WA $495.00 |
| Civil War issue - tinned sheet-iron AR $125.00 |
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U. S. marked Civil War vintage draft HORS $494.00 |
| Francis Lord collection – MILITIA BELT P $85.00 |
| rare original! 1863 Civil War Union Lea $65.00 |
| 1862 Special Requisition, 3rd New York C $150.00 |
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