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Below is a recent realized price for a letter signed from American Civil War Union Army officer George Washington Cullum. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
George Washington Cullum Letter Signed. Sold for About $3,000.
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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.
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.
Rare George A. Custer Autograph Letter Signed as Lt. Colonel of the 7th Cavalry — “…some of the company officers appear on parade wearing ‘government pants!’…”
Very rare autograph letter signed by George Armstrong Custer as Lt. Colonel of the 7th Cavalry, regarding the effect of uniforms on troop morale and discipline. From Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on 24 January 1870, Custer writes to Lieutenant Moylan, in full, ”I would respectfully state for the information of the Brevet Major General Comdg the regiment that some of the company officers appear on parade wearing ‘government pants!’ As all officers are expected to appear on parade in full uniform and as the dress hat and epaulettes are not in keeping with the pants intended for the enlisted men (when worn by an officer) I would recommend that uniformity in dress be required in officers appearing at dress parades or inspections. I have seen fit to call the attention of the regimental commander to the above fact believing it had not come under his notice heretofore. And would respectfully ask to be informed whether it is expected by him that I will, in future, report or take other action on any similar irregularities which may come under my observation when upon duty. / Yours &c. / GA Custer / Lt Col 7th Cav / Br Maj Gnl / USA”. Sold for 8,125.
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.
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.
Exceedingly Rare George Custer Check Signed — Dated 1872
George Custer autograph on a check from 1872. Partially printed Planters National Bank check is signed ”GA Custer” and made out in his hand to ”First National Bank Nashville Tenn” in the amount of ”Three hundred & sixty five” dollars. Check is printed with a location of Louisville, KY, and the date is filled in as 4 October 1872. A George Washington Internal Revenue stamp is affixed to the lower left. Endorsed ”W.C. Butterfield / Pr T Cooley” to verso by the cashier and assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Nashville. Measures 7” x 2.75”. Near fine. Dark George Custer autograph. Sold for $6,691.
Robert E. Lee Signed CDV Photo — In Military Uniform With Three Confederate Stars on His Lapel
Commander of the Confederate Army during the Civil War, Robert E. Lee signed CDV photo, ”RE Lee”. In this photo taken by Richmond photographer J.W. Davies (famously referred to as the ”floppy tie” photograph), Lee wears his Confederate uniform featuring only three stars, signifying his rank of Colonel before the Civil War. During the war, Lee refused to wear a General’s insignia, preferring to wait until the South won the war and he could properly be promoted to General in the Confederate Army. CDV measures 2.75” x 4”. Handwritten notation and two-cent stamp to verso. Slightly trimmed along lower edge, only affecting mount. Light toning and wear, overall in very good condition with a bold signature. Sold for $5,625.
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.
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.
Ulysses S. Grant autograph letter twice-signed, dated 21 April 1863, while Grant served as Major General for Union forces. The 18th U.S. President writes to Colonel C.A. Reynaud in Millikins Bend, Louisiana in full: ”In view of the expected fall in the river, and possibly the difficulties that may be encountered in reaching Walnut Bayou through the Canal, I think it advisable to put through at once all the barges now ready to receive freight &c. to Cooper’s Plantation. Should the water there fall the distance would not be great to haul supplies to reach the bayou which will be navigable with a great fall of water. Should the river still keep up the barges can be brought back to the mouth of the canal to receive their loading. / Respectfully / US Grant / Maj. Gen.” In a postscript Grant adds, ”This should not be delayed longer than to-morrow / U.S.G.” Five days prior, Grant had ordered Union troops under fire in Vicksburg to meet up with his troops at the West side of the Mississippi. This move confused the Confederate Army and led to a victory at the Battle of Champion Hill on 16 May 1863. 2pp. letter is written in ink on one page, front and back. Measures 8” x 10”. Folds, dampstaining to top right corner and archivally repaired tear at left edge. Overall very good condition with bold and legible writing. Sold for $3,781.
Ulysses S. Grant autograph letter signed, dated 14 August 1861 at the beginning of the Civil War, and a week after Grant’s promotion from Colonel to Brigadier General. Grant writes from his Headquarters at Ironton, Missouri to a Mr. Crane in Pilot Knob, MO, in full, ”Sir: Send me six teams this morning. Let them come by the depot and put in two sacks of corn each. / Respectfully / U.S. Grant / Brig. Gen. Comdg”. Letter measures 7.75” x 9.75”. Professionally restored along folds, overall in very good condition. A rare letter by Grant during the Civil War, likely one of his first as General. Sold for $3,000.
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.
Ulysses S. Grant Twice Signed Cabinet Photo
Ulysses S. Grant cabinet photo signed “U.S. Grant” on both the border underneath the photo and verso. Grant’s autograph inscription in sharp black ink to verso reads in full, “With the compliments of U.S. Grant / New York City / September 30th 1882 / For / Mr. Edward Bok / Brooklyn, N.Y.” Upon the photo’s border is printed, “Houseworth, Photographer, 12 Montgomery St., San Francisco”. Measures 4″ x 6.5″. Foxing and a minor dent to the right edge, else near fine. Sold for $2,623.
George Custer Envelope Made Out in Full in His Hand to his Wife — ”Mrs. Genl GA Custer”
George Custer signed envelope, made out in Custer’s hand to his wife ”Mrs. Genl GA Custer”. George Custer married Elizabeth ”Libby” Clift Bacon in 1864 after overcoming her family’s initial disapproval. Envelope is addressed to Libby at Gross Isle, Michigan, with ”Monroe” crossed-out; Custer also addresses the envelope to the care of someone else. 3-cent stamp remains affixed. Expected toning and tear to top edge, but handwriting is unaffected. Overall very good condition with large, bold and clear writing. Sold for $2,500.
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