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Here are some General William Sherman items we have sold:
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 William T. Sherman Signed Volume of His Memoirs
Civil War General William T. Sherman signed volume of his memoirs. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1886-87 second edition. Sherman signs the flyleaf of volume one, ”To Miss Margaret Middleton, with compliments of / W.T. Sherman / General. / New York City / Nov 17, 1887”. Complete in two volumes, Sherman documents his life with particular emphasis on the Civil War, where he served as Grant’s close ally, securing the city of Atlanta and spearheading the March to the Sea. With numerous folding maps and illustrative plates throughout. Bound in publisher’s forest green boards with gilt lettering, each book measures 6.25” x 8.75”. Some shelf wear and light dampstaining. Minor discoloration to signature page. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $3,750.
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.
General William T. Sherman CDV — Boldly Signed to Verso
General William T. Sherman signed CDV. Three-quarter portrait image of Sherman in uniform boldly signed to reverse, “W.T. Sherman / Maj Genl.” Backmark reads, “Carte de Visite by J. Carbutt, / Photographic Artist. / 131 Lake St. / Chicago.” Image measures 2.5″ x 4″. Overall toning and some soiling and edgewear. Very good condition. Sold for $1,807.
General William Sherman autograph letter signed ”W.T. Sherman”. The Civil War General writes to magazine editor Edward W. Bok, on 15 March 1886, in full: ”Yours of March 13 is received and in Answer I am willing to State to you, but not for publication – that my family is Strongly Catholic, but that I am not – Until I ask Some favor, the public has no claim to question me further. Truly your friend, W.T. Sherman”. Single page letter on a sheet of 912 Garrison Avenue, St. Louis letterhead measures 5.5” x 8.5”. Light toning and wear and very light creasing, else near fine condition. Sold for $1,540.
Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman Signed CDV
Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman signed CDV photo, signed in fountain pen upon the verso, “W.T. Sherman / Brig. Genl”. With E.R. Gard photographer’s backstamp. Very light wear, overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $1,470.
We also sold the following memorabilia related to the American Civil War:
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.
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.
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.
1st U.S. Chasseurs Soldier Documents Relentless Fighting From 1861-1864 in 4 Diaries — He Writes About Gettysburg & Also the Battles of Lewinsville, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Seven Days, Harper’s Ferry, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Cold Harbor, First & Second Fredericksburg, and Siege of Petersburg — “…There is a battle going on near Gettesburg…The battle is rageing. Prisoners come in by the hundreds…” — Plus NYC Draft Riots, Being Hunted by Mosby’s Cavalry, Colored Troops Taking Revenge for Fort Pillow, & the Confederate “black flag which is spare none”
Excellent set of four diaries by Addison S. Bean of the 1st U.S. Chasseurs, or the 65th New York Infantry, who writes vividly during his three years of service about the regiment’s numerous battles: Gettysburg, Lewinsville, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Seven Days, Harper’s Ferry, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run, Cold Harbor, First & Second Fredericksburg, and the Siege of Petersburg. Bean also describes being the target of Mosby’s Cavalry and the infamous “take no prisoners” Confederate “black flag”, the use of which has disputed by historians. In addition to the four diaries, lot also includes several of Bean’s pension records as well as a 23 July 1862 letter by James C. Bean of the 194th New York Infantry during James Bean’s Civil War service.
Diaries are in mostly very good condition, with some haloing to the 1863 diary, not greatly affecting legibility. The 1861 and 1864 diaries are in leather journals, with the others recorded in leather diaries for the years. Complete with Bean’s pension records and the letter from Bean’s relative also serving. Lengthy transcriptions of all diaries is also included. A unique and battle-heavy group of diaries covering the entire 3-year span of a Chasseurs service. Sold for $14,000.
Set of 3 Engaging Diaries by a Cavalryman in the 4th Iowa Volunteers — “…The charge commenced and the woods rang again from the noise made by our brig yelling lustily…found the rebs, thick, and greatly surprised at our order for them to surrender. Some of them had to be shot first…”
Set of three diaries by 4th Iowa Cavalry Sergeant Benjamin Harrington, whose dry and humorous personality infuses the pages throughout. Diaries cover the periods of August 1862 to the end of 1863, and then from March 1865 through the end of 1865, with near-constant battle content from both the Vicksburg Campaign and Wilson’s Raid, where the regiment acted as both advance and rear guard for the whole army, and at times the only cavalry regiment. Interspersed with battle content are enjoyable observations during the war, such as a soldier finding a rebel hiding underneath his bed.
In addition to the three Civil War diaries, lot also include a fourth diary that has a few Civil War dated passages but then segues into an expense and doodle book. Leather-bound journal-style diaries are composed almost entirely in pen with legible handwriting, measuring 3.875″ x 5.75″, 3″ x 4.75″ and 4 x 6.5″. An exceptional collection of a disciplined and earnest young soldier, with near full transcriptions. Sold for $7,000.
Diary, Tintype & Letter Lot by Soldier in the 7th ME Infantry — With Battle Content From Cold Harbor, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Petersburg, Fort Stevens & Winchester — “…The foe charged our lines…The slaughter was terrible…” & “…Stood up in open field within 12 rods of Reb breastworks & fought till they fired some 300 rounds a piece. They piled the Rebs up 5 deep in their trench…” & “…My capt was killed & we lost near 1/3 of our men in less than 1 hour…” & “…Terrible fighting. The enemy was routed with great slaughter…It has been a splendid day…”
Excellent lot of 13 letters, an 1864 diary and a tintype of Andrew J. Voter of the 7th Maine Infantry, Co. G, and also of the 1st Veteran Infantry, Co. G, where he fought almost continually during his 22 month service. Voter personally fought at Cold Harbor, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Petersburg, Fort Stevens & Winchester, all of which he writes about in detail here.
Lot also includes an 1861 diary by Voter, before he enlisted, as well as a copy of the book “The Voter Family in America”. A superb lot in very good condition, and with envelopes for all but one of the letters. Also accompanied by partial transcriptions. Sold for $6,000.
Two Civil War Diaries by a 35th Iowa Surgeon With Lengthy Battle Content Including Vicksburg and the Red River Campaign — Also Includes His CDV, Letter to His Wife & His Military Appointments — “…charged on their works but could not take them. We sustained a heavy loss in killed & wounded…We are throwing shell into their Entrenchments & trying to stave down some of their fortifications. Sharp shooters are continually shooting…”
Nice lot of Civil War items belonging to Stephen M. Cobb, a surgeon in the 35th Iowa Infantry, with battle content from Vicksburg, Jackson, Pleasant Hill, Nashville, Tupelo, and numerous smaller battles and skirmishes. Lot includes two diaries from 1863-1865, a CDV of Cobb, a letter to his wife, and two of his military appointments. The first diary begins in March 1863, where Cobb describes traveling south to Vicksburg, on orders of General Grant: “Monday [March] 19th…a Band of Guerillas rushed forward and fired into the Boat. Killed one woman…Friday morn…Oh the horrors of War…” On 14 May he reports on the Battle of Jackson, Mississippi, “Took up line of March at 5 o clock AM…we marched very rapidly thru the mud–came in contact with the Enemy about noon. Drove them out very soon & marched into Jackson Miss. Had about 20 wounded in our Division-one in Co. G. Biers. Amputated femur. Friday the 15 The Brigade was ordered out on the Ohio & Mobile R.Road to destroy it. Destroyed some 2 miles another Brigade went out on the R.R. that lead to Vicksburg & destroyed in the same manner. Jackson is a beautiful place…Genl Sherman & Grant are with us at present. Saturday the 16 – Left Jackson about 11 o clock A.M. after setting on fire several important buildings. One the Confederate Hotel Penitentiary &c…” Sold for $5,000.
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