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Below are some recent realized prices for a “Come and Join Us Brothers” broadside from recruitment for the American Civil War. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to these amounts or more for you:

“Come and Join Us Brothers” Broadside. Sales between Nearly $20,000 and Nearly $25,000.

Here are some items Nate D. Sanders Auctions has sold related to the Civil War:

Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President — John Hay Certifies Signature as Authentic on Verso

Exceptionally rare Abraham Lincoln signed carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Alexander Gardner in 1861 and signed as President. Signed ”A. Lincoln” below the seated portrait of Lincoln. John Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary, authenticates the signature upon the verso by writing, ”I certify that the President’s signature is genuine / John Hay”. With ”Brady’s National Portrait Gallery” backstamp. Measures 2.5” x 3.75”. Very good with some foxing and wear, but with a strong signature by Lincoln. With provenance from Profiles in History and with a COA from Charles Hamilton. Sold for $49,913.

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Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President . Click to enlarge.
Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President — John Hay Certifies Signature as Authentic on Verso. Click to enlarge.
COA from Charles Hamilton for Abraham Lincoln CDV. Click to enlarge.

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Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President — With Bold ”Abraham Lincoln” Signature — Lincoln Appoints an Anti-Slavery Speaker as U.S. Attorney Just Days Before the Civil War

As President, Abraham Lincoln signs his full name in black ink to a document, appointing Edwin C. Larned as ”Attorney of the United States in & for the Northern District of Illinois” on 28 March 1861. Lincoln entered office just 24 days prior, on 4 March 1861, and the Civil War would break out 15 days later. Larned was an anti-slavery public speaker and personal friend of Lincoln. Document is co-signed by William H. Seward, Secretary of State, and retains its Presidential paper seal at lower left. Document measures 15.5” x 9.5”, framed to 20.5” x 15.5”. Minor holing at fold intersections, otherwise near fine with a bold signature by Lincoln. Sold for $7,500.

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Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President — With Bold ”Abraham Lincoln” Signature — Lincoln Appoints an Anti-Slavery Speaker as U.S. Attorney Just Days Before the Civil War. Click to enlarge.

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Three Former Slaves Ask to be Discharged From Civil War Service — Extremely Rare Letter

Very good 1865 letter signed with an “X” mark by three former slaves, asking to be emancipated now from service in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. Letter dated 22 June 1865 reads in full, “U.S.S. New ‘Era’ / Mound City Ills / June 22nd 1865 / Sir, There are three of us attached to this vessel who have been in the Navy from one year to eighteen months over the time for which we understood we were shipped. When we ask for our discharges we are told that we have been set down for the war. The war is now over to all appearance. Will you please allow us to be discharged so that we can see our wives and families from whom we have been some time separated. We are all colored men and formerly slaves. / Very Respectfully / Your Obdt Servants / William Vulcher / Timothy Harvey / Benjamin King”. Letter is signed by what looks like Acting Ensign Schelky, who forwards the letter to Admiral S.P. Lee. With docketing on verso granting their request, “petition for discharge of Vulcher, Harvey and King (coloured) of USS New Era / Refd to lt Wm Flye (previous officer and captain off USS Monitor) if these men came under different orders that have been given in regard to discharging men. Discharge them and make requisition for others to fill their places. Livingston Commander Naval station Mound City Ills Aug 4th 1865”. Letter has toning and folds, else near fine. Sold for $5,910.

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Three Former Slaves Ask to be Discharged From Civil War Service. Click to enlarge.

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