Two Manuscript Letters Signed by a New Jersey Soldier to His Family Describing Conditions in Virginia.
by [Civil War]
Three leaves, two 8 x10 sheets, and one 5x10, text on all sides, and comes with typed transcripts. Normal aging and browning, and a few tears at folds. The letters were written by George Roden who was born in 1841 from Newark, New Jersey, who was the son of English immigrants, and served in the 2nd New Jersey Infantry regiment. He was a corporal at the time these letters were written. The letters talk about the desolation of the... Read More
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Manuscript Letter From a Union Soldier in Memphis, Tennessee.
by [Civil War].
Letter sheet (8x10), 4 pages, 3 1/2 pages of text. Some very minor bends at edges, a couple of very minor nicks, creased a little, slight aging and browning; otherwise in really nice condition. This highly legible letter to a father from his son talks about more than the "usual" life in an army camp. There are certainly routine matters covered, like receiving letters from family members and requests for money, but he also talks about his legal misfortunes. While... Read More
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Manuscript Letter from James Henry Rikert to Celia Gibson.
by [Civil War]
One folded sheet, two pages of text, illustrated red and blue lettersheet depicting George B. McClellan, with slogan , "WE HAVE BEAT OUR LAST RETREAT," includes matching postally canceled envelope. Minor folds, one small hole at center fold, not affecting text, normal aging and toning. Overall in very good condition. James Rikert, who enlisted in 1861, was discharged in 1862 for disability. He joined as a 21 year old private at Fort Wayne, Michigan, and mustered into Company G of... Read More
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Manuscript Letter from George H. Bostwick to his Brother Orramell T. Bostwick.
by [Civil War].
Four pages on one leaf. Light folds, text slightly faded on first page, normal aging and browning, minor wear at folds. Overall in very good condition. This letter offers a graphic account of the Battle of Liberty Mills. The Bostwick brothers both served in the 2nd New York Cavalry for most of the war. George (1836-1913) was a private, and his brother Orramell (1840-1922) was a sergeant. After the war both brothers returned to their home town of Stillwater, Saratoga... Read More
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General Orders No. 32, 67, 71, 72, 142, and 191. War Department. Adjutant General's Office.
by [Civil War].
Pamphlets, small 8vo, disbound, 2, [1], [1], 2, 4, 5 pp. Completely disbound series of orders, removed, some chipping where removed, normal aging and browning. A series of six General Orders from the Adjutant General's Office (L. Thomas), concerning the treatment of prisoners. The first orders relates to the process of handling and treatment of prisoners of war, including appropriate documentation on transfers to prison depots. The final order (191) includes a list of prisoners of war (Union soldiers) exchanged... Read More
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday, December 13, 1864. Volume X. Number 12. Annual Message of the President of the United States.
by [Civil War].
Newspaper, folio, folded, 4 pp. Some minor chips and folds at edges, creasing at folds, slight foxing, less than normal aging; otherwise in very good condition. Much better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes a short article on the activities of General Sherman on the second page. A back page article presents the President's annual message to the country. While Civil War discussion is absent or limited, he comments on everything else from... Read More
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Harper’s Weekly, Vol. LX. No.442.
by [Civil War].
Folio newspaper, extracted, illustrated, 369=384 pp. Disbound, some pages separated, double page illustration torn and separated a bit at the center with some loss, tear at left side; normal aging; otherwise about good. This issue features Secretary of State William H. Seward on the cover. This issue contains a short article on the capture of Jefferson Davis. Also, double page panoramic view of Richmond based on a photograph of Alexander Gardner. Included is an almost full-page picture of Major General... Read More
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Executive Documents and Reports of Committees, Printed by Order of the House of Representatives During the First Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress. In One Volume
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8vo original sheep, morocco spine label. Some edge darkening to endpapers, and some very mild aging; near fine. This work contains significant and historically important government reports from the first year of the Civil War. The Civil War material includes the cost for funding the Union Army ($27 million), deployment of the Merrimack, concerns about Missouri pulling out of the Union, and the efficiency of a volunteer army. Also includes reports on conducting the 8th census, public works expenditures from... Read More
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The New York Weekly News. Saturday, October 29, 1864. Vol. VIII. No. 50.
by [Civil War]
Newspaper, folded, six columns, 8 pp. Mostly uncut, a few splits, chips and tears at folds, a couple of small pieces are missing from center column that goes through paper and results in some loss of text throughout, creasing, some foxing or darkening, name stamp in top margin, paper somewhat fragile, and is folded. Overall condition fair or better for newsprint. This issue includes substantial Civil War coverage. Most of the front page is dedicated to the war, including coverage... Read More
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Acts And Resolutions Of The Third Session Of The Provisional Congress Of The Confederate States, Held In Richmond, VA
by [Civil War]
Pamphlet removed 94[1] pp. Some foxing, especially title page. This pamphlet provides a glimpse of the Confederate States making ready for war. Through resolutions and acts outlined here, they establish many of the functions they will need as a sovereign state. Including, setting up a post office, taxes, and raising an army. Parish & Willingham 27.
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Proclamation… I hereby notify all citizens that they must connect themselves with some company of
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Small broadside, about 6 x 8 1/2, printed on one side, about ten partial lines of text, including title (Proclamation!). Minor toning, slight creasing, a little uneven, small margin on the left side, a couple of minor nicks; overall very good. While Kentucky may have been neutral at the start of the war, after the Confederates invaded the state, they turned toward the Union. This small broadside reminds people they needed to register with the "home guard."... Read More
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Register of Officers Commissioned in Volunteer regiments from the State of New York, 1861-1865 (Annual report of the Adjutant General 1868, Volume Three).
by [Civil War].
8vo, original green cloth, gilt title on spine, 371 pp. Hinges weak, some aging to contents; otherwise about very good. This register provides a fairly complete listing of officers, regiment by regiment, including the Fighting 69th, that fought in the Civil War. It also provides details on the fates of the individuals listed.
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Manuscript Letter from General Andrew Porter to Captain William W. Averell.
by [Civil War].
Folded letter sheet, 2 1/2 pages of text, with original mailing envelope (no stamp). Light wear, normal aging, legible hand; overall near fine. General Andrew Porter (1820-1872) was born in Pennsylvania, and was the grandson of Revolutionary War General Andrew Porter. Porter was also related to Mary Todd Lincoln. He served in the Mexican War, and was a Brigadier General at the Battle of Bull Run. Porter was appointed Provost Marshall General of the Army of the Potomac in 1862,... Read More
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday, January 3, 1865. Volume X. Number 14. The Capture of Savannah.
by [Civil War]
Newspaper, folio, folded, 4 pp. Some chips and folds at edges, creasing at folds, slight foxing, less than normal aging; otherwise in very good condition. Much better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the front page about the capture of Savannah. Another front-page article covers Sherman's march through Georgia.
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Eastern Argus. Portlamd, ME, Saturday October 25, 1862. Vol. LIX No. 43. :
by [Civil War].
Folio newsprint, eight columns, 4 pp. Folds, some staining (a couple of dark stains), chips and tears in margins, a tear or two goes into print, but no losss of text, some soiling and aging, overall fair to good. Contains some coverage of the Civil War, including The Battle of Chambersburg, PA in October 1862.
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Congressional Directory for the Second Session of the Thirty-Seventh Congress of the United States of America. Compiled and Published for the use of Congress. By the Postmaster of the House of Representatives.
by [Civil War].
8vo, original printed wrappers, folding map, 71, 8 ad pp. Partially disbound, top of front wrapper missing, a few chips, rear wrapper and spine significantly damaged, old tape repair to spine, map detached with significant tears and splits at folds, but complete, normal aging. Despite the somewhat significant imperfections, the text and ad pages are in very good condition. This is the first Congressional Directory to appear during the Civil War. The large folding map shows some of the early... Read More
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American Caricatures Pertaining to the Civil War.
by [Civil War].
Oblong 8vo, cloth, gilt title on top cover and spine, illustrated. Top hinge a little weak, but firm, some extremity wear, and back cover wear, normal aging; otherwise very good plus. This little work includes a short history of political caricature from James Gillray to Thomas Nast. This is a charming collection of political humor that includes views on major events to those that have long been forgotten. The themes are of course relevant to the day and express sentiments... Read More
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The Chicago Times. Tuesday, January 10, 1865. Volume X. Number 15. The Naval Attack on Fort Fisher.
by [Civil War].
Newspaper, folio, folded, 4 pp. Some chips and folds, and tears at edges, one margin tear extends into text with slight loss, creasing at folds, some offset, normal; aging; otherwise in very good condition. Better than average paper from this period. This issue of The Chicago Times includes an article that starts on the back page about the Naval Attack on Fort Fisher. The article indicates some mistakes were made by land forces. Perhaps more importantly, there is a brief... Read More
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Green-Back to His Country Friends.
by [Civil War].
Pamphlet, 8vo, original green printed wrappers, 17 pp. Wrappers chipped and torn, with a few small pieces missing from the margins, back wrapper almost detached, vertical tear on cover repaired on verso, a few pages with tears at extremities, light toning; else very good. This is a scarce and unusual item that gives a different political message from the Civil War period. The author, who calls himself, Green-Back, seems to object to the failures of politicians of his day, and in... Read More
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Diary of the Great Rebellion. Containing a Complete Summary of Each Day’s Events, from the Inauguration of the Rebellion at Charleston, S. C., December 20, 1860, to the First of January, 1862.
by [Civil War].
Pamphlet, 16mo, original printed wrappers, 64 pp. Light wear, and a couple of very minor edge chips or folds, covers a little faded and aged, slight foxing; otherwise very good plus or better. Somewhat scarce day-by-day accounting of the first year of the Civil War, published in 1862. The title indicates this is the pocket edition, but it's unclear if it was issued in another format. The pamphlet includes a day-by-day account of the war taken from "Official Reports" and... Read More
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The New York Weekly News November 19, 1864. Vol. IX No. 1.
by [Civil War].
Newsprint, folio sheets, 8 pp. Last four pages uncut, Creasing, and chips and tears along edges, with some loss in the final column and top margin. A little bit of soiling, staining and foxing; overall between fair and good. This issue has a couple of articles on the war. One relates to General Sheridan's activities in Virginia, another relates to Confederate Finances. A somewhat large chip has resulted in the loss of some words in these articles, but most of... Read More
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The New York Weekly News. Saturday, September 17, 1864. Vol. VIII. No. 44.
by [Civil War].
Newspaper, folded, six columns, 8 pp. Mostly uncut, a few splits, chips and tears at folds, a couple of small pieces are missing from top margin, creasing, some foxing or darkening, name stamp in top margin, paper somewhat fragile, and is folded. Overall condition about good for newsprint. This issue includes considerable Civil War and politics of the day coverage. May ship folded.
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American Caricatures Pretaining to the Civil War…
by [Civil War].
Oblong 8vo, cloth, illustrated. Minor edgewear, some minor water staining along the bottom of first few pages, not affecting images, front endpaper with small chipp, back cover stained or marked; contents very good overall. Illustrations provide a useful record of political humor during the Civil War years. Not surprisingly, many feature Lincoln, including one of him leading the Republican Party into an insane asylum.
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Manuscript Letter Signed by a New Jersey Soldier to His Family Describing Battle Action in the Civil War.
by [Civil War].
4 pages on one leaf, 4to, with original envelope and typed transcript. Normal aging and browning, slight separation at folds. The letters were written by George Roden who was born in 1841 from Newark, New Jersey, who was the son of English immigrants, and served in the 2nd New Jersey Infantry regiment. He was a corporal when this letter was written. The letter is addressed "Dear Folks at home" and tells his family how happy he was to receive their... Read More
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Officers of the Union Army and Navy, Their Lives and Portraits. Vol. 1 [all published]
by [Civil War].
16mo, original cloth with gilt title on top cover, illustrated with 30 lithographic portraits, 148, [4] pp. Some wear at extremities, top hinge somewhat weak, but still holding, one plate is loose, normal aging, some notes on endpapers; otherwise very good. Despite the fact that the title indicates volume one, this was the only edition published. While most of the text relates to biographies of illustrated officers, including a young Major General George B. McCellan, there are two pages dedicated... Read More
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