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Sale 343
Lincoln, Slavery and the Civil War
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Lot 3203 |
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Fort Sumpter, red, white and blue patriotic design on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Oct 1, 1862" d.c.d.s., faults, and addressed to Myricksville, Mass.; edge tear and some paper loss on reverse, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3204 |
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"Battle at Pittsburgh Landing", patriotic design in black on stampless cover to Winchester, Ill., blue c.d.s. and matching "Due 3" handstamp, endorsed "Soldier Letter, A. P. Cropsey Maj.", faults, Fine and scarce design.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3205 |
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Battle Scene Lettersheet, soldier's letter on lettersheet showing the "Great Naval Engagement Off Fort Jackson"; letter, datelined "Camp near Laurenceburg, Ky.", Nov 12, 1862, is mostly family matters but includes [as written] "we are under old rosenCrasance and to day we have had big doings we was under old bud but he was superseeded, now we have…coffee shugar beans mulasses hard bred and bacon." Letter originally written in pencil, then overwritten in, apparently in the same hand, lightly toned, about Fine; a rare design.
Estimate $150 - 200
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Lot 3206 |
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Battle of Fredericksburg, contemporary printed text of Lincoln's Dec 22, 1862 letter to the Army of the Potomac, a week after the battle, praising their valiant efforts in their unsuccessful attack "against an entrenched foe…Condoling with the mourners for the dead, and sympathizing with the severely wounded, I congratulate you that the number of both is comparatively small." small creases and tears not affecting text, otherwise Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150
The Union army suffered twice the casualties of the Confederates: 1,284 killed (C.S.A. 608), 9,600 wounded (C.S.A. 4,116) and 1,769 captured or missing (C.S.A. 653).
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Lot 3207 |
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"Captured Battery", design showing Union soldier standing on Cannon and fallen Confederate soldier, bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Columbia Ten. May 17 1862" d.c.d.s. on cover to Colon, Mich.; cover tear and wear, Fine and rare design.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3208 |
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"Public Document. Report of Committe on the Conduct of War. Rebel Atrocities at Manassas. Senate US", framed handstamp in blue on cover to W. Amesbury bearing "C. Sumner" free frank endorsement, Very Fine and unusual.
Estimate $200 - 300
Senator Charles Sumner of Boston chaired the Committee on Rebel War Conduct at Manassas.
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Lot 3209 |
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"Desperate Charge of Fremont's Body-Guard", battle scene design in black on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) cancelled by four-rings and addressed to West Liberty, Iowa, matching "Huntsburgh O. Aug 18" c.d.s.; reduced a bit at right and scissor cut above stamp, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
Fremont was relieved of command for freeing slaves in Missouri in violation of orders.
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Lot 3210 |
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"Desperate Bayonet Charge at Battle of Winchester, March 23, led by Gen. Tyler", red and blue patriotic cover bearing two 3¢ rose (65) singles cancelled by matching targets and addressed to Sparrow Bush, N.Y., trace of postmark; edge faults, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3211 |
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"Chormann's Regiment, Mounted Rangers", design in red on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Wahsington D.C. Jan 27" c.d.s. and addressed to G.M. Repases of Repases Regimental Band in Banks Division at Frederick Md., advertised upon arrival with pencil "Adv 1" due rating and blue "Uncalled For" straightline handstamp; repaired top edge with half of back missing, Fine and very scarce auxilliary marking.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3212 |
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Canada-C.S.A. Conspiracy, 18-page letter datelined Erie, Pa., Nov 25 and 26, 1862, three pages of which deal with the war, specifically the "plot concocted in Canada, originating in Richmond, to seize vessels on Lake Erie and then make a descent on Johnson's Island and release the Rebels there confined." Nothing came of the plot "but the alarm has had at least one good effect - it has given the Government an opportunity to put the Lake cities in a state of defense…to resist, if not a Rebel, a British and Canadian attack, which would doubtless sometime be made." letter later also mentions "…a glorious victory in…Chattanooga…2000 prisoners and other things in proportion." Very Fine; includes the original cover, a 3¢ entire (faulty) bearing a 3¢ 1861 addressed to Lt. Col. D.B. McCreary, 145th Regt. Penna. Vol., Army of the Potomac, Washington, D.C.
Estimate $100 - 150
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Lot 3213 |
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Grant Splits The South - Corinth, Soldier's letter on a Patriotic letterhead datelined "In camp E. of Corinth 2 miles Miss. June 8th 1862"; exceptional content regarding the Battle of Corinth, in part [as written] "Corinth is quite a busness plase or has been, but the rebels distroyed the best of it, they burnt one building that had their ammunition in there is about 2000 cannon balls in the ruins, there was not many shells loaded; what was, made a terible noise when they exploded…" Includes the original cover, mailed at Cairo Ill. on Jun 16, bears a large Patriotic label. Very Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400
Grant on land and Farragut on the Mississippi lead their forces to victory at Corinth and Vicksburg, joined up with General Banks coming from the Union garrison at New Orleans.
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Lot 3214 |
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General Grant surrounded by Soldier and Sailor, design in black with "Our Country and its Defenders" slogan, bearing "J. W. Patterson, U.S.S." free frank as U.S. Senator and addressed to Sanwich, N.H., clean and Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3215 |
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Soldier's Letter, 7-page letter, first page on a Patriotic lettersheet showing Lincoln and McClellan reviewing troops; writer, from Albany Co., N.Y.State Vols; letter datelined Fort Gaines, Sept 30th 1862, in part "It is the common talk of our generals that the war will be over by 1st January…we captured some rebs who was nearly out of clothing and provisions where we have plenty…" Includes the original cover, a "Girl I Left Behind Me" Patriotic mailed at Wilmington, N.C. on Oct 1; letter with a few archival repairs, otherwise Very Fine, cover somewhat faulty with tape stains in corners.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3216 |
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"Col. T. G. Morehead, 106th Reg't, P.V.", red and blue flag patriotic design bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by oval "Adamstown, B. & O. R.R., Jan 25 1862" oval postmark to Philadelphia Pa., cover faults, accompanied by original enclosure with battle content headed "Camp Observation, Montgomery Co., Md. Dec 4th /61", Fine and interesting.
Estimate $300 - 400
Interesting Battle Content, "While in Virginia we were called out several times to fight, but the Rebels would not stand their grounds so I did not get into a fight. We were called on one night to advance on Munson's Hill. That was the time we fired into each other. I thought I would not get out off that place alive, the bullets went whiz zip around my head…".
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Lot 3217 |
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Battle Scene framed by Flags, design in light blue with "Upon them, boys! the day's our own!…" slogan on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by open grid cancel on cover to Fowlersville, Pa., matching "Bloomsburg, Pa. May 7" c.d.s.; light toning, Fine.
Estimate $150 - 200
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Lot 3218 |
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Zouaves Changing Flags after Building Captured, red and blue patriotic design with "Whatever may happen, cherish the consolation that I was engaged in the performance of a sacred duty." slogan on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by grid cancel to Wertsville, N.J., matching "Hamilton N.Y. Jul 6 1861" d.c.d.s.; slight edge toning, Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300
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Lot 3219 |
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Infantry Charge under Flags, red and blue patriotic design with "The War for the Union" slogan on cover bearing 1¢ blue (63) strip of three tied by two strikes of blue "Baltimore Md. Jul 8" c.d.s. and addressed to South Groton, Mass.; repaired right edge, Fine.
Estimate $150 - 200
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Lot 3220 |
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Battle of Shiloh, Letter from Thomas Long, State Sanitary Agent in St. Louis, to Adjutant General Baker, re: the wounded arriving from Pittsburgh Landing (1st Battle of Shiloh), "The Louisiana arrived this A.M. with 400 sick & wounded, the Imperial to day with 350, & the Empress will arrive to morrow with another load…" he solicits funds and provisions to care for them, notes that citizen volunteers will nurse them. On an attractively Everett House hotel letterhead, May 4, 1862, Very Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150
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Lot 3221 |
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Military Governor of Arkansas Territory, Letter written by attorney friend of Lincoln and Missouri Republican Party Chairman, Samuel T. Glover, to General William Strong, Feb 27, 1863, enclosing a copy of a letter Glover has sent to Lincoln (dated Feb 26) recommending Strong for the post of Military Governor of Arkansas Territory to replace John S. Phelps. Includes original cover, addressed by Glover, franked with a 1¢ 1861 tied by St. Louis duplex, Very Fine (the copy of the letter to Lincoln, which has some separation, is in another hand).
Estimate $100 - 150
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Lot 3222 |
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Washington Barracks Soldier's Letter, four full pages on a "Capitol, U.S." Patriotic lettersheet datelined Camp Fenton, Feb 10th, 1862, includes "…the great Burnside Expedition Report - says that they have taken Gov. Wise and five thousand prisoners if it is so it will be a hard strike for the Secesh." and "Am going to the city today and expect to see lots of strange things. I shall try and visit Congress hall & if I have time shall go to the White House & perhaps will see Old Abe." Written in pencil, the first and last pages somewhat faded, Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150
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Lot 3223 |
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Union soldier bayonet attack on CSA cavalryman, patriotic design in blue on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Feb 12" c.d.s. and addressed to Charlotte Centre, N.Y.; edge flaws affect 3¢ Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150
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Lot 3224 |
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Soldier's Letter - Surprise Attack, White River Ark., a report filed by Capt. W.A. Morse, Co. F, 12th Iowa Veteran Volunteers, to Adj. General Baker, datelined "Mouth White River Ark, July 9th 1864"; the 54 men of companies A & F were attacked at dawn by "by the enemy five hundred strong under the command of Col. Lawler, 10th Mo Reb Cavalry, dismounted…", the Unions pickets provided enough warning and "Our men turned out en dishabille [unclothed] and received them with a murderous fire at twenty yards distance, this checked the enemy; and after thirty minutes sharp fighting they broak [sic] in confusion and disappeared…" leaving 25 enemy dead and but one Union soldier. 1½ pages, minor splitting at ends of folds, Very Fine.
Estimate $100 - 150
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