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Sell or Auction Your Captured Regulation Pattern X Confederate Flag for up to Nearly $125,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

ByNate D Sanders April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

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Below is a recent realized price for a Captured Regulation Pattern X Confederate flag. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:

Captured Regulation Pattern X Confederate Flag. Sold for Nearly $125,000.

Here is some memorabilia we’ve sold related to the American Civil War:

13-Star U.S. Naval Flag for the Brig Rival, Likely an English Blockade Runner Captured During the Civil War

Large 13-Star U.S. naval flag for the Brig Rival, likely an English merchant ship captured during the Civil War by the U.S. Navy. In 1850 the U.S. Navy adopted the 13-star flag for use on their smaller boats, and then added a number system in 1863 to designate boat size; this flag doesn’t have an additional number, dating it to sometime between 1850-1863. Although U.S. naval records don’t show the existence of a ”Rival” ship, an English merchant ship named Rival was in operation in the mid-19th century transporting goods from the Americas to England. Many of these English merchant vessels ran goods to the South during the war, and it’s likely that Rival was one of the 350 plus blockade runners captured by the U.S. Navy, and subsequently put to use during the Civil War. Large mainmast-sized wool flag measures 5′ 1” x 11′ 6”, with the 13 linen stars hand sewn in a 4-5-4 horizontal pattern. Two holes are sewn at the top and bottom of hoist, upon which ”BRIG RIVAL” is written in ink. A 19th century metal tag reading ”3154.L” also appears. Flag shows considerable wear from use on the high seas, and likely from military action with part of the fly portion missing and numerous holes throughout. Originally owned by the Fine Art Museum of San Francisco. Sold for $10,000.

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John Wilkes Booth Reward Poster for the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln — Rare First Printing of One of the Most Important Documents in U.S. History, With Only a Few Extant

One of the scarcest and most important documents in the history of the United States: the very first printing of the reward poster for the capture of John Wilkes Booth and two other conspirators in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Printed by the War Department, Washington, DC on 20 April 1865, five days after President Lincoln passed and six days before Booth was killed.

This broadside reward poster is the very first printing and also the rarest of the three iterations printed by the War Department, with some estimates of fewer than five existing today. It is much scarcer than the second printing, which has three woodcut frames at top for photographs of the conspirators. That second printing poster has recently sold several times in excess of $200,000. This first printing poster is so scarce that no recent auction records exist.

In large, bold type, poster reads ”$100,000 REWARD / THE MURDERER / Of our late beloved President Abraham Lincoln, / IS STILL AT LARGE”. Reward money for each man is listed, and at the bottom, their descriptions: Booth is ”Five Feet 7 or 8 inches high…black hair, black eyes, and wears a heavy black moustache.”; in later printings, the public is warned that Booth has likely shaved off his moustache. John H. Surratt is described at length, and then David E. Herold (here misspelled as ”David C. Harold”) is described as ”a little, chunky man, quite a youth, and wears a very thin moustache.”

Poster measures approximately 22.125″ x 12.125″, as called for, with lower edge trimmed slightly. Linen backed some time ago, with damp-staining to linen. Expected age wear, with damp-staining to edges, toning and spots of discoloration. Creasing, with closed tears and some paper loss, mostly at middle top. Overall in good to very good condition with no substantial loss of text and displaying very well.

Poster originates from the Philadelphia area, passed down through the same family until its auction here; it has never been sold or auctioned before. A museum worthy piece, perhaps the only opportunity to own the very first printing of the reward poster of the first U.S. President to be assassinated.

References: ”Twenty Days” by Kunhardt & Kunhardt; ”Lincoln’s Assassins: Their Trial and Execution” by Swanson and Weinberg. Sold for $166,375.

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Abraham Lincoln Personally Owned and Worn Spectacles — With Provenance From Lincoln’s Family

Spectacles worn by Abraham Lincoln, photographed with the President in the portrait taken by Alexander Gardner in Washington, D.C. in 1865 (O-116D in ”Lincoln in Photographs”). With provenance from Abraham Lincoln’s great grandson, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith. As his last direct descendant, Beckwith writes in an ”Affidavit and Deed of Gift”, signed and dated 16 August 1977 (a photocopy of which is included in the lot): ”I, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith of Washington, D.C., certify that among the contents of a trunk located and unopened until recently, and placed in the attic of Hildene, the estate of my grandfather Robert Todd Lincoln, Manchester, Vermont, by my grandmother Mary Harlan Lincoln (Mrs. Robert Todd Lincoln), and the said contents being awarded to me by the Estate of my sister Mary Lincoln Beckwith, were found two pair of eye glasses which had belonged to my great grandfather President Abraham Lincoln, and so marked by my grandmother Mary Harlan Lincoln. I further give one pair of these eye glasses to Margaret Fristoe of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and one pair to James T. Hickey of Elkhart, Illinois.” Hickey was the Curator of the Lincoln Collection of the Illinois State Historical Library, now the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. The pair given to Hickey is still in the Library’s collection. Two years after gifting the glasses to Fristoe, Beckwith married her and upon her death the glasses were passed to her daughter from a prior relationship, Lenora Fristoe Hoverson. Her affidavit is also included. Also included is a signed letter from a board-certified optician attesting to the prescription of the glasses as +2.12, a match to Lincoln’s known prescription strength in the 2.00 range. An amazing piece of personal history from one of America’s greatest presidents. Sold for $84,422.

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Provenance for Abraham Lincoln Personally Owned and Worn Spectacle. Click to enlarge.

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 Personally Used Pen, Owned by Lincoln as President During the Civil War — With a COA From University Archives

Extraordinary collectible from the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln, a personally owned and used pen by Lincoln, given to him during his service as President. Steel-nib fountain pen, lightly worn from use, is evocative and notable for the gold-colored star pattern upon its barrel, calling forth the patriotic Union sentiment at the heart of the Civil War, clearly intended to inspire the President and reminding him of the War’s noble and patriotic purpose.

Pen (not including ink cartridge) measures 7.25” long. Light scratching to the nib from use, and some light rubbing to the barrel. Overall in near fine condition, an evocative piece from Abraham Lincoln, likely used for importance during the Civil War. Sold for $41,250.

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Abraham Lincoln Letter Signed to His General After the Disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg on Taking Richmond: ”…the army must remain on or near the Fredericksburg line, to protect Washington…”

Important Civil War letter signed by President Abraham Lincoln, exactly one week after the disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg that left Lincoln in ”a worse place than hell” upon hearing the results of the ”butchery” of Union forces. The hope of taking the Confederacy’s capital of Richmond had been stymied yet again, and criticism of Lincoln’s handling of the war reached such a pitch that there was even serious consideration of removing him as Commander-in-Chief. In this letter, written to Major Generals William B. Franklin and William F. Smith, Lincoln responds to another possible plan of how to approach the city, presented by the Generals (see lot 135 for Franklin and Smith’s plan). General Franklin, in particular, was likely trying to fix the problem of capturing Richmond, as his command of the Left Grand Division during the Battle of Fredericksburg had been criticized in some quarters; Lincoln, however, views this new plan with skepticism and even issues a mild rebuke at the end of the letter, for what seems to be an inconsistency in Franklin’s recommended strategy.  Single page letter is written in the hand of Lincoln’s secretary John G. Nicolay, boldly signed by Lincoln at the conclusion. On bifolium stationery measuring 7.875” x 9.875”. Fold lines, else near fine condition. Sold for $40,000.

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Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter

Abraham Lincoln signed autograph letter to Salmon P. Chase, the Secretary of the Treasury. Written the year Lincoln’s second term began, the letter refers to the “Reconstruction” plan Lincoln was in the process of executing. The plan called for protectionism, arguably a more immediate cause of the American Civil War than the abolition of slavery. In 1864, before the war ended, Abraham Lincoln raised trade taxes to the highest level they had ever reached to cripple the South, while the southern states were pro-free trade. On 8 December 1863, Lincoln announced his reconstruction program during his Annual Message to Congress. The only person who objected to this message was Sec. Chase. Here, Lincoln mentions looking over the trade rules again with Chase to hurt the Confederacy. Reads in full: “Executive Mansion, Washington, Jan. 27, 1864/ Hon. Sec. Of Treasury/ My dear Sir/ It has occurred to me that when you get a proof sheet in print of the new trade rules we better look over them again with a little care/ Yours truly / A(braham) Lincoln (signed).” Folds showing, two small spots on right margin, otherwise nicely matted in 10.5″ x 13.5″ frame. Mint. An excellent Abraham Lincoln signed autograph letter. Sold for $32,548.

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Abraham Lincoln & John Wilkes Booth Notes Signed, Along with a Wallpaper Swatch from the President’s Box at Ford’s Theatre — Displayed with an Illustration of the Assassination that Changed History

Dramatic signed presentation of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the event that shaped history in the aftermath of the Civil War. Below an illustration of the assassination just moments before it happened, the autographs of Lincoln and Booth are displayed next to a swatch of the actual wallpaper that lined the President’s box in Ford’s Theatre, matching the illustration.

Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. President to be assassinated, and his death reverberated decades after 14 April 1865. His Vice President, Andrew Johnson, assumed control of the country on 15 April and quickly rolled back proposed protections for newly freed black Americans. Johnson even opposed the 14th Amendment which gave citizenship to former slaves, preferring instead to leave suffrage laws up to the states. Of course it’s impossible to know how history would have changed had Lincoln survived, as it remains one of the great “what ifs” in American history.

Abraham Lincoln’s autograph note signed is displayed below his image, dated 3 November 1864 just five days before the Presidential election. Lincoln writes in full, “Allow the bearer transportation from Washington to Pittsburgh, Penn. / A. Lincoln / Nov. 3, 1864”, with recipient’s name “M.L. Cullen” written in another hand. Measures 3.25″ x 2″, with some nominal smudging to handwriting; overall in very good condition with bold handwriting. Lincoln’s note is accompanied by a PSA/DNA COA.

Booth’s signed note also appears below his image and reads, “J. Wilkes Booth”, comprising a receipt for money accepted by Booth. Booth’s signature is considered one of the scarcest of all signatures, and is accompanied by a University Archives COA. Note measures 7.5″ x 2.875″, in near fine condition. The swatch of burgundy wallpaper measuring .625″ x .5″ is encapsulated by CAG to a size of 3.375″ x 4.25″.

Photo illustration measures 20″ x 16″, archivally matted to a total size of 25.5″ x 28.5″. A compelling presentation, in near fine condition. Sold for $31,500.

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Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed to His 1860 De Facto Campaign Manager Norman Judd — In 1859, Lincoln Writes About Shoring Up the German Vote by Buying a Printing Press to Market to Them

Fascinating autograph letter signed by Abraham Lincoln in 1859, an unpublished letter written to Lincoln’s close associate Norman B. Judd, the Republican State Chairman of Illinois at the time. Lincoln discusses a plan to reach German voters in the state via the purchase of a printing press that would ostensibly print literature in German, saying he’s in favor of the plan if it would cost no more than $400 – ”we seem to be gaining with the Germans; and perhaps it is right to press our own luck while it runs favorably”.

As evidenced by this letter, Lincoln and Judd were close allies at this time. It was a year earlier that Judd had proposed the idea that Lincoln should debate Stephen Douglas on the issue of slavery, catapulting Lincoln to national prominence. And it would be Judd who, a year later, nominated Lincoln for President at the Republican National Convention in Chicago – the city selected by Judd so that Lincoln would have an advantage over the other contenders, even going so far as arranging the seating chart so that anti-Lincoln men were in the back of the convention hall. Single page letter measures 7.75” x 9.875”. Mounting remnant to one corner on verso, and restoration along fold on verso. Also an ink blot at bottom in what looks to be a fingerprint. Writing remains bold, overall very good plus condition. Sold for $25,000.

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Superb Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed as President, Regarding Possible War Profiteering During the Civil War — “…I expected that when…the price of a…gun was fixed, it would stand…”

Abraham Lincoln autograph letter signed as President with exceptional content regarding arms requisitions, dated 23 April 1862 during the early years of the Civil War as the government’s military expenditures were dramatically increasing. Lincoln’s legal instincts are sharp here, as he analyzes a contract for the purchase of guns, putting a contractor on notice that varying prices will be challenged, and making sure that the government doesn’t fall victim to war profiteering or fraud. Sold for $20,124.

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General Stonewall Jackson Autograph Letter Signed — Scarce Letter Written in 1863, Two Months Before His Death — ”…to ever dwell in the presence of God, where no sin can enter…”

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.

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Civil War Document Signed by Generals Johnston and Grant, & War Secretary Stanton — Johnston Negotiates His Parole Terms After Surrendering & Grant Agrees, ”…I am very much in favor…”

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.  A U.S. Grant autograph is rare dated during the Civil War or directly relates to the Civil War as this one does.  Sold for $12,500.

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Important Civil War Letter Announcing the End of the War & Resignation of General Lee — From Confederate General Loring to General Wilcox — ”…The Army of Northern Virginia is no more!!!”

Civil War-dated handwritten letter serving as an official notice of General Lee’s resignation, and ultimately the end of the war, dated 9 April 1865. Sent by telegraph from the ”Head Quarters Armies of the U.S.”, letter is addressed to Confederate General Cadmus Wilcox from Confederate General William Loring and is signed by an aide to Loring. Letter reads in full: ”Genl. Willcox — The following received Head Quarters Armies U.S. Appomattox C.H. April 9th, 1865 — Genl Lee this afternoon surrendered his entire army to Lieut. Genl. Grant; officers and privates to retain private horses, arms and baggage; officers and men to be permitted to return to their homes, but not be disturbed by the U.S. authorities as long as they observe the laws where they reside; all public property to be turned over to Ordinance and Quartermasters Departments. Remnant of Lee’s Army surrendered is about 30,000. – April 10, surrender is complete this morning; munitions of war turned over to the U.S. and Genl. Grant leaves for City Point at eleven o’clk this morning. The Army of Northern Virginia is no more!!! (sgd) Schemerhorn”. Card-style 2pp. letter has handwriting on pages 1 and 3. Some toning, foxing and two 1” tears along a horizontal fold. Very good condition overall. Scarce. Sold for $10,780.

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General William Sherman Writes a Civil War Dated February 1865 Surprisingly Racist Letter, Well After the Emancipation Proclamation, That He Is Opposed ”to the policy of arming negroes…”

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.

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Abraham Lincoln Civil War Military Commission Signed as President — With Full ”Abraham Lincoln” Signature

Abraham Lincoln military commission signed as President during the Civil War, appointing a Second Lieutenant on 1 August 1864. Lincoln elegantly signs with his full signature ”Abraham Lincoln” at lower right, countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Vellum document measures 15.75” x 19”, with intact green paper seal and military vignettes. Framed to 23.75” x 28.25”. Some shadowing of seal from folding and light discoloration, overall in very good plus condition with an unusually bold signature by Lincoln. Sold for $9,375.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jefferson Davis Signed CDV Photo — With University Archives COA

Confederate President, Jefferson Davis signed CDV portrait photo. Signed boldly in black fountain pen, ”Jeffn Davis”. Photograph was taken by C.R. Rees & Co. in Richmond, Virginia, capital of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. With blind-embossed CSA seal on front and verso. Photo and mount measures 2.375” x 3.875”. Very good to near fine condition. With University Archives COA. Sold for $3,500.

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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.

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Attach up to 4 pictures in gif, jpg or png format not to exceed 4Mb.

There are two methods to select your images after you clicking “Choose Files”:

While holding the Shift Key down, select the first image and the last image. All images between will be highlighted.

While holding the CTrl Key down, select each image one click at a time. Only the selected images will be chosen. Then click “Open” and the selected files will be included in the form.

You can also email us at [email protected]

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