THE CIVIL WAR COLLECTION

Abraham Lincoln 
16th U.S. President
Framed Carte de Visite by Matthew Brady
$875

Stamped below the image is: 
'Brady, Washington.'  ​#568

12 Civil War Letters [Gettysburg], Archived in an Acid Free Professional Portfolio 
$1,150 

Archive of Letters (Twelve) from the 20th Maine Volunteer Regiment to the Father of a Fallen Soldier. The 20th Maine was mustered into service... #766
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Jefferson Davis Photographic Memorial. $300

Arguably the most recognizable image of the Confederate president, Davis is featured in this Mathew Brady portrait, circa 1861. ​#148
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Union Gen. Lew Wallace Framed Autograph Note and Carte de Visite
$600 

Former Gov. of New Mexico and author of Ben-Hur; A Tale of the Christ. Dec. 10th, 1903. Portrait dated 1862 E. Anthony back stamp on verso. #351

Ulysses S. Grant 
18th U.S. President Framed Autograph Letter 
$2,300

On Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, Washington, May 22, 1868. Grant writes to 3 officers (Col. Walter B. Seates, Col. L.H. Whittlesey, Capt. Jacob L. Foster) Two pages with integral blank 8" x 10". Certificate of Authenticity included. #1759

Union Gen. Philip Sheridan Framed Cabinet Photo with Carte de Visite
$450 

The CDV has an Anthony/Brady back-mark. Photo standing in full uniform has E. & H.T. Anthony on back. Cabinet card has 'C.M.Bell photoshop' on front. When Gen. Grant assumed command of all Union armies he chose Sheridan as his new cavalry commander. Sheridan’s successful Shenandoah Valley Campaign in 1864 crushed Confederate Gen. Jubal Early’s cavalry while destroying much of the South’s food supply. Sheridan was instrumental in General Robert E. Lee’s withdrawal from Petersburg, Virginia, after which Lee would soon surrender. #244

Union Gen. Andrew Porter, 
Framed SIGNED Carte de Visite 
$235

Affixed to a Matthew Brady mount. He was an important staff officer under George B. McClellan during the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, serving as the Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac. He was appointed as a brigadier general in May 1861, and commanded the 1st Brigade, 2nd Division at First Bull Run. ​#129

William Lloyd Garrison Framed SIGNED Quote
$980

CDV photograph of famous abolitionist WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON and SIGNED autograph quote.  Noted for his strong voice opposing slavery, he opposed the war until after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Signed autograph reads: "Liberty for each, for all, and for ever!" -- Boston, Jan. 29, 1864 ​#568

Stephen A. Douglas Framed Autograph Letter and 2 Carte de Visite.
$800

Back reads: E. and H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway...from photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. A grouping commemorating the Lincoln-Douglas debates, which occurred just months preceding the date of the letter. Jan. 24, 1859 ​#415

Ulysses S.Grant 
18th U.S. President 
2 Framed Trio Carte de Visite
$1,400 
(Choice $800 each)

Back marks include: Wenderoth & Taylor, a scarce Gurney portrait dated 1866, Anthony/Brady and unusual side-view seated portrait back mark with: Whipple of Boston.
# 879

Benjamin Harrison
 23rd U.S. President 
Rare war-dated letter Archived in an Acid Free Professional Portfolio
$2,250

Jan. 13, 1865. Civil War autograph letter signed: "Benja Harrison Col Comdg" Letter of authenticity included.  ​#1760

 Ulysses S. Grant 
18th U.S. President Mounted photograph
$400

Mounted photograph of Ulysses S. Grant (14.5' x 11').  On the reverse is Grant's daughter-in-law, Ida Marie Honoré, the wife of Col. Frederick Dent Grant. ​#298

Henry Ward Beecher Photograph and SIGNED Letter Archived in an Acid Free Professional Portfolio
$975

While on a speaking tour of England during the Civil War, Beecher sends this letter thanking the recipient for sending $200 for the relief of some in slavery in America. Henry Ward Beecher was a clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery. ​#595

Mary Todd Lincoln 
Framed 2 Carte de Visite by Matthew Brady 
$975 

2 Matthew Brady, Mary Todd Lincoln cartes de visite. #568

Harriet Beecher Stowe Framed Signature and Sentiment 
$575

3.75" x 2.25". "Very truly yours- Harriet Beecher Stowe / Mandarin Florida / March 30, 1883. The location was her winter home where husband Calvin would hold bible classes. Best selling author of the anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. #352 

John Hay 
Framed SIGNED Cabinet Card
$675

4.5" x 6.5" cabinet card. Former personal secretary of President Abraham Lincoln. Circa 1897. ​#379

Civil War Discharge Paper $850

This is a discharge paper for Captain James A. Jarboe of Company J, Tenth Regiment of West Virginia. The paper is dated May 13, 1865 at Richmond. The discharge paper is nicely matted and framed. The paper backing of the frame is torn. Included with this lot is Jarboe's obituary from December 2, 1869 as reported in the Mineral County ​#458

Estate Listing for Slaves $250

One partially-printed page, 12" x 7.75" (sight), Bermuda, October 7, 1830. This "Return of Slaves" lists the names, sex, color, employment position, age (ranging from 11-49), and country for six slaves belonging to the estate of Rev. Alexander Ewing. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19" x 14-75". ​#102