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Patrick R Cleburne Letter Signed. Sold for Nearly $5,000.
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200+ Letters With Exceptional & Relentless Battle Content From WIA Soldier Who Fought at Antietam, Cold Harbor & the Siege of Petersburg: “…Poor Budd was shot through the bowels…he replied ‘Such is the fortune of war’…” & “…West was shot in the mouth and must have died instantly…As he lay dead, his face covered with blood…he was as noble a sight for a dead soldier as a painter could wish…I could not tell who he was until I poured water on his face to wash off the blood…”
Really exceptional and large Civil War archive of 208 letters by 1st Lieutenant William Gibson of the Purnell Legion Maryland Infantry, Co. A, who was wounded at the Battle of Globe Tavern during the Petersburg Siege. Lot also includes four war-dated and post-war photographs of Gibon. Gibson writes to his wife during his three year enlistment, with interesting and detailed battle content, most notably at Antietam, Cold Harbor, and the entire Siege of Petersburg, as well as at Harper’s Ferry, Cedar Mountain, Catlett’s Station and Chantilly, in addition to colorful content regarding his regiment and locals he encountered, including sharpshooting secesh women. Sold for $38,000.
Robert E Lee Gettysburg Autograph Letter Signed
Robert E. Lee autograph letter signed to B.H. Wright on 18 January 1869. Lee responds to a letter from Wright who, in hindsight, criticizes the Confederate Civil War strategy for the most famous battles including Gettysburg and Fredericksburg; letter from Wright included. Excerpt from Lee: “this failure of the Confederate army at Gettysburg was owing to a combination of circumstances but for which success might have been reasonably expected. It…seemed that Genl Burnside had good reasons for his move…to Fredericksburg & as far as I was able to judge the earlier arrival of his troops…would not have materially changed the result…all would only have produced an earlier concentration of the Confederate army at Fredericksburg. As regards Gen McClellan I have always entertained a high opinion of his capacity & have no reason to think that he omitted to do anything that was in his power. It is difficult for me to say what success would have attended the execution of your plan of moving the Federal army to Aquia Creek after its attack of Fredericksburg, & of threatening Richmond…& then entering the Rapahannock with the Main army. I do not think that the Confederate army would have retired to Richmond until the movement developed the necesity. After the accomplishment of an event, it is so easy with the aid of our after knowledge to correct moves that are from previous events…” Runs 2pp., 7″x 9″. The historic marvel is accompanied by Wright’s previous letter to Lee. In good condition. A true gem. Sold for $32,500.
200+ Letter Lot by Soldier in the 76th Illinois Infantry — With Battle Content From Vicksburg, Jackson & Fort Blakely: “…it Seems Like A hard thing to Shoot A Man But when you Are Shot At All you think of is to Shoot. Well i Shot Sixty four times during the Battle…when we were Retreating there was one officer that was urging on his Men And Some of our Boys Caled to Me Shoot him. Well i Stoped turned And fired And he went head formost out of his Saddle…”
Large lot of 201 letters by Henry B. Ingalls of the 76th Illinois Infantry, Co. B, who served from 1862-1865, diligently reporting the war to his wife and children back home. Stationed with General Grant for the latter part of 1862 and 1863, Ingalls writes most notably of skimishes throughout Mississippi, culminating in the Siege of Vicksburg, as well as fighting with Sherman’s army in the latter half of 1863-64. The 76th Illinois also fought heavily in one of the last battles of the Civil War, just days before the armistice, at the Battle of Fort Blakeley, where they lost over 50 men in killed and wounded.
Lot is accompanied by a post-war kepi and shot bag, with Ingalls’ initials “H I” stitched in the lining of the kepi. Letters are very legible with most running 3-4 pages, and with covers for approximately half. Overall in very good condition. A fascinating lot, with an unusually prodigious number of Illinois Civil War Letters covering Ingalls’ entire service in the war. Sold for $25,000.
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.
Civil War Confederate General G.T. Beauregard autograph manuscript signed, leaving his Army of the Potomac, the first established Army of the Confederacy whom Beauregard — the Confederacy’s first Brigadier General — led at First Bull Run. Having been transferred to the Army of the Tennessee, Beauregard writes from “Head Quarters 1st Corps A of P Near Centreville” on 30 January 1862: “…You are now undergoing the severest trial of a soldier’s life…My faith in your patriotism, your devotion and determination, and in your high soldierly qualities is so great, that I shall rest assured you will pass through the ordeal resolutely…Still, I cannot quit you without…deep anxiety, in the moment of our country’s trials and dangers…[T]his is no time for the army of the Potomac – the men of Manassas – to stack their arms and quit…To the army of Shenandoah, I desire to return my thanks for their assistance, last July, their timely, decisive arrival…Those…not so fortunate as yet to have been with us in conflict with our enemy, I leave with all confidence that on occasion they will show themselves fit comrades for the men of Manassas, Bull Run, and Ball’s Bluff…” G.T. Beauregard / Gen’l Com’dg”. 2pp. measures 8″ x 12.5″. Foxing, toning minor separation at folds and paper loss to corners. Very good condition. Recently sold for $21,600 as lot 202 in Swann’s April 2012 sale. Sold for $12,500.
General William Sherman autograph letter signed: ”W.T. Sherman / M.G.” on Military Division of the Mississippi Headquarters stationery. In a letter datelined ”In the Field, 4 miles S of Hickory Hill, 1 February 1865”, the infamous Civil War figure writes to General John Gray Foster: ”…I cannot modify my orders relative to General Saxton having the charge of recruiting blacks…I think the impression at Washington is that both you and I are inimical to the policy of arming negroes, and all know that Saxton is not, and his appointment reconciles that difficulty. If anything serious occurs correspond directly with Mr. Stanton…Let Grant know I am in motion, and telegraph to Easton that if Slocum has to wait for provisions it will be dead loss [sic], as we are eating up ours. Let Hatch continually feel the Salkehatchie, and the moment the enemy lets go, get the railroad broken back to the Edisto…” By this time in the war, approximately 10% of Union regiments were composed of black soldiers, and public opinion, including that held by officers and soldiers, had accepted the concept of arming former slaves in the war effort. This letter clearly shows that General Sherman was one of the remaining hold-outs in his opposition. Written in pencil, single page measures 7.75″ x 9.75″. Near fine. Sold for $9,582.
General Robert E. Lee Letter Signed Regarding Troop Replenishment After the Battle of Chancellorsville — Dated 9 May 1863 After Lee Made the Audacious Decision to Split His Army & Bluff the Union
General Robert E. Lee letter signed, composed a week after Lee executed his “perfect battle” plan at Chancellorsville. In the face of overwhelming Union forces, Lee made the bold decision on 1 May 1863 to split his army, pitting a small force to defend Fredericksburg against the advance of Union General John Sedgwick, and using the remainder of his army to attack Union General Joseph Hooker’s forces. The strategy was so effective that Lee divided his army a second time on 2 May, allowing General Stonewall Jackson to rout the Union’s XI Corps, and causing Hooker to hesitate before ultimately withdrawing his forces. Indeed, the battle was so perfectly executed that many believe it led to Lee’s hubristic decision to pursue the Union army north, leading to the Battle of Gettysburg, which completely altered the course of the Civil War. Sold for $7,873.
Large Jefferson Davis Signed Photo Display in Original 18″ x 21.5″ Gilt-Etched Frame
Jefferson Davis photo display signed. Full-length portrait of Davis bears his autograph inscription to the photographer Bendann Brothers’ border, upon which photo is mounted. Dedication to his nephew Maunsell White of Deer Range, Louisiana reads, “Affectionately your friend / and uncle / Jefferson Davis”. Other notations by unknown hands are present at the lower left and top center. Framed in its original antique wooden frame with gilt decoration to an overall size of 18″ x 21.5″. Toning and fading to image, else near fine. Sold for $4,382.
Robert E. Lee Early War-Dated Document Signed as Commanding General — Regarding Mail for Confederate Troops & “Felling of Trees” Just After Lee’s First Battle of Cheat Mountain
Commander-in-Chief of Confederate Armies, Robert E. Lee autograph document, dated early in the Civil War on 3 October 1861. Issued during Lee’s West Virginia campaign, location is noted as “Headquarters Camp on Sewell Mt.”, where Lee encamped after Cheat Mountain. Document gives “Special Orders” to General John B. Floyd that “The mail will be forwarded…letters of each regiment will be deposited with the regimental quartermaster who will cause them to be delivered…mail bags will be in charge of the quartermaster…felling of trees within the vicinity of the camp, except for firewood or other necessary purposes is strictly prohibited. Commanding officers will give special attention to this subject…” The Battle of Cheat Mountain, fought in mid-September 1861, was the first battle in which General Lee led troops. Document measures 7″ x 9.25″ on one page, with staining to upper left edge from mounting residue on verso. Very good condition. Sold for $3,896.
Historically important letter signed by Confederate General Gustave Beauregard, who writes to Confederate President Jefferson Davis on 21 May 1864, the very next day after securing the Howlett Line in the last battle of the Bermuda Hundred Campaign. Beauregard seeks to capitalize on his victory and strategizes here on how to secure the James River in order to prevent the Union forces from moving forward. Sent from ”Hancock’s House” at ”Headquarters near Chester, Va”, Beauregard writes, ”…I shall do all in my power, with my limited means, to hold in check the Enemy in my front, who has nearly double my present force, and, if possible, I will compel him to evacuate his present strong position. I succeeded yesterday, after a severe struggle, in obtaining the shortest defensive [Howlett] line in front of his works, which extend from the James River to the Appomattox. This line is about three miles long, and when properly fortified, will enable me, with a small force, (say about 10,000 men) to hold in check, and neutralize the force of at least 25,000 men, which the Enemy is now reported to have on the Peninsula of Bermuda Hundreds. To drive him from his present position, the best plan would then be to send a force of about 4 or 5,000 men to storm Fort Powhatan, and establish there a Battery of heavy guns to command the navigation of the James River at that point – this could be accomplished in a very few days; then, by putting into the River torpedoes and a rope obstruction, under the protection of the guns of the Fort, no Enemy’s repels could pass up or down the River, and he would be compelled to abandon his present position. With regards to reinforcing Gen’l Lee, I shall be most happy to do so, whenever you shall judge proper to order it. The prisoners taken yesterday report no part of Butler’s forces as having been yet sent to reinforce Gen’l Grant – they state on the contrary, that a Brigade of 5 or 6,000 men was received day before yesterday by Gen’l Butler – this is rather doubtful in my opinion; Gen’l Gilmore may have received a few Regiments or parts of Regiments from his former Department – but nothing more. I have ordered a close watch to be kept along the James River…of any reinforcements [Butler] may send to Gen’l Grant. I enclose herewith an approximate statement of the effective forces I now have in front of the Enemy…Infantry – 13,000 / Artillery – 850 / Cavalry – 680 / Total – 14,530…[signed] G.T. Beauregard / Gen’l Comdg”. Nice P.G.T. Beauregard autograph. 3pp. on card-style stationery measures 8” x 10”. Notations to verso. Partial separation to fold lines at right edge, else near fine. Sold for $3,438.
Scarce William T. Sherman twice-signed copy of his Civil War Military Orders, collected and bound in this ”Military Orders of General William T. Sherman, 1861-’65”. Sherman inscribes both the cover and the title page to General Samuel W. Crawford, Civil War surgeon wounded at Antietam. Cover reads, ”To Gen. S.W. Crawford – / U.S. Army. / with compliments of W.T. Sherman / General.” Title page reads, ”To General S.W. Crawford / U.S. Army / with compliments of / W.T. Sherman / General. / Washington DC, / February 10, 1873.” First edition, published in 1869, in original green paper wrappers, runs 375pp. Book measures 5.25” x 8”. Wrappers soiled and lightly chipped, professionally restored to attach to book. Light soiling to interior pages but overall in very good condition, with no auction records of another copy signed by Sherman. Sold for $2,875.
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