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James Deering Fessenden (September 28, 1833 – November 18, 1882) was a lawyer, politician, and soldier from the state of Maine who served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Primarily a staff officer and operations planner until the latter stages of the war, he commanded an infantry brigade in the Western Theater in 1864 and 1865. In 1862, he organized in South Carolina what became one of the first black regiments in the Federal army. He was a member of the powerful Fessenden family, which was prominent in national politics during the mid-19th century.
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James Fessenden Autograph. Sold for nearly $1,000.
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Thomas Stonewall’ Jackson autograph letter signed ”T.J. Jackson”, datelined 2 March 1863 from Caroline County, Virginia where the General kept his winter headquarters at Moss Neck Manor. Two months after this letter was written, Jackson was accidentally shot late at night during the Battle of Chancellorsville, reportedly mistaken by North Carolina 18th Infantrymen for Union cavalry soldiers. Letter is addressed to his former sister-in-law, Margaret Junkin Preston, an author and poet. His first wife, Ellie Junkin, had died nine years prior to this letter from complications during childbirth. Letter is personal with religious undertones, as Jackson was a devout Presbyterian, discussing his deceased wife, as well as the birth of his new daughter from second wife, Mary Anna Morrison. Reads in full: ”My Dear Maggie, Your very welcome letter with that for Julia has been received. I will give special attention to seeing that hers is forwarded. The aging of our dear Ellie, no mortal can estimate: but of one thing we are assured – she is one of the happy throng of the redeemed, which I hope that you and I will at God’s own time be privileged to join. What a blessed thought! To be with the just made perfect, where there are songs of everlasting rejoicing. To be with the celestial host, to ever dwell in the presence of God, where no sin can enter, where only happiness exists. To be like unto the glorified Redeemer. To love what eye hath not seen nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man to conceive. When we think upon these things truly the cup of blessedness runs over. I am much obliged to you for your congratulations. Anna writes very cheering accounts of the little darling. Your affectionate brother…” 2pp. letter measures 5” x 7.75” on a single sheet of ruled stationery, with an uneven left edge, some show-through of ink and very slight smudge to Jackson’s signature. Also includes a portrait postcard of Jackson measuring 4” x 6” by William Garl Brown for framing. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $14,351.
Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston autograph letter signed ”J.E. Johnston”, dated 16 May 1865 from Charlotte, North Carolina, written soon after being released on parole by the Union Army. Also with three endorsements signed by Ulysses S. Grant, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and General John Schofield. Letter is addressed to General Schofield, just two weeks after Johnston surrendered his Army of Tennessee and still active rebel troops. After both parties agreed to military surrender, Johnston and Schofield negotiated supplementary terms, including his soldiers’ release, and here asks permission to travel to Canada. Reads in part: ”…As soon as the terms of ‘the convention’ are executed in Georgia & Florida, I wish to go to St. Catherine’s Springs, Canada. Will you be so kind as to inform me if I will be permitted to travel directly from Virginia to that point? Most respectfully / Your obt sevt / J.E. Johnston”. General Schofield endorses the letter on 16 May, the same day, ”Respectfully refered [sic] to Lt. Gen. Grant. J M Schofield Maj Genl.” Grant then endorses the letter on 22 May: ”I am very much in favor of granting Gen. Johnston’s request and if authorized will telegraph the authority at once. U. S. Grant Lt. Gen.” Lastly, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton seeks approval from President Johnson: ”Submitted to the President who directs that the permission asked by General Johnson [sic] be granted with the condition that he does not return to the United States without leave of the President. Edwin M Stanton Sec of War.” Letter on one page measures 8” x 6.25”, matted with a portrait of Johnston to an overall size of 12.5” x 18.25”. Light toning and folds throughout; very good to near fine. Sold for $12,500.
George A. Custer Rare Signed CDV Photo With Brady Backstamp — “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”
Very rare George A. Custer signed CDV photo as Brigadier General, with the backstamp of Mathew Brady who took the photo on 8 October 1863 (K-20 in the catalog of Custer photos). Custer signs under his image, “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”. Accompanied by a CDV of Custer’s wife, Elizabeth Bacon Custer, with backstamp of photographer W.H. Bowlsby, Monroe, Michigan. CDVs originate from the family of Jessica Wood Cust, neighbors of the Custers in Monroe. Notation on verso of Mrs. Custer’s photo indicates that General Custer taught a member of the Cust family how to ride horseback. CDVs each measure 2.375″ x 4″. Writing on versos and minute wear, overall in very good plus condition with a prominent signature by Custer. With provenance from Cowan’s Auctions, where the set sold for $23,000 in 2005. Sold for $8,400.
Scarce General George A. Custer Carte de Visite Photo Signed
Very rare General George Custer carte de visite signed, circa 1866 during the Indian Wars west of the Mississippi, as photo depicts Custer posing seated in his uniform with his two star Major General insignias on his shoulders. CDV is signed clearly “G A Custer B Major Gen” on verso with a “[Mathew] Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth Street New York No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C.” backstamping. Also includes “Brady / Washington” printed along bottom of photo. Photo measures 2.5″ x 4″ and has been archivally repaired, with slight haloing effect around some of the backstamping and some letters of signature. Very good condition. Sold for $7,200.
Custer Signed War Document
General George Armstrong Custer signed war endorsement dated 25 November 1864. Custer signs “G. A. Custer” forwarding his approval and recommendation from the Headquarters 3rd Cavalry Division. Document measures 3.25″ x 2.5″. Near fine condition. Sold for $4,759.
Currier & Ives Broadsides John Bell and Edward Everett
Scarce campaign broadside for John Bell and Edward Everett, the candidates for the Constitutional Union party in the 1860 Presidential campaign. Lithograph is the scarcest of 19th century Currier and Ives broadsides, hand-colored by the storied print makers, and with full margins not usually found on this broadside. Strong unionists who believed that slavery was protected by the U.S. Constitution, the candidacy of Bell and Everett split the southern vote, effectively giving the election to Abraham Lincoln. Their campaign banner reads at top, “Liberty and Union Now and Forever One and Inseparable / No North, No South, No East, No West, Nothing But the Union”. With Currier and Ives copyright in 1860 at bottom, which also reads, “Grand National Union Banner for 1860 / The Candidates and Their Platform”. The candidates’ names of John Bell, of Tennessee and Edward Everett of Massachusetts are also featured in the banner. Broadside is hand-colored by Currier and Ives, with unfaded rich, dark colors. Lithograph measures 13.5″ x 18″, with original borders. Expert restoration including rice paper backing, though no restoration to the coloring except to a small spot of scuffing just below the tassels between the red velvet curtains. Some foxing to margins. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $12,600.
George Custer Cabinet Card, Inscribed by General Custer’s Wife to Medal of Honor Recipient Colonel George Gillespie
Large cabinet card of General George Custer, signed and inscribed on the verso by Custer’s wife Elizabeth Custer to Medal of Honor recipient Colonel George L. Gillespie, Jr. Mrs. Custer likely dedicated the photo to Gillespie sometime after Custer’s death at Little Bighorn in 1876. She writes, “For Col Gillespie / from / Elizabeth B. Custer”. Gillespie received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Battle of Cold Harbor, and would ultimately attain the rink of Major General. Cabinet card measures 4.25″ x 6.5″. Minute wear, overall very good plus condition. Sold for $1,250.
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