Governor of Tennessee Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) signed land document granting Jacob Peck and David Ragan and their heirs twenty-five hundred acres in Sevier County, Tennessee "including the East prong of the West fork of Little Pigeon River — Beginning at the three mile tree…" dated December 12, 1853. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight […]

1st edition copy of THE JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT: HISTORY OF THE IMPEACHMENT OF ANDREW JOHNSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS TRIAL BY THE SENATE FOR HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS IN OFFICE, 1868 by Edmund G. Ross. Printed in1896 by New Mexican Printing, Co./Sante Fe. Original grey cloth boards, 180 […]

President Andrew Johnson Impeachment archive, comprised of various items, nine (9) total. 1st item: March 13, 1868 Admission Ticket to the Senate Gallery for the Impeachment of the President – first day of the proceedings. (3" x 3 3/4"). 2nd item: May 16, 1868 Admission Ticket to the Senate Gallery for the Impeachment of the […]

Civil War military appointment commission document signed by Military Governor Andrew Johnson and Secretary of the State of Tennessee Edward H. East in black/dark brown ink, dated September 1, 1862, conferring the rank of Surgeon in the First Regiment Middle Tenn Calvary to Thomas G. Hickman of Davidson County, TN. Oath, signed by Thomas G. […]

U.S. Civil War Canister Round or Oval Grape Projector for 3-inch ordnance rifles, this example likely used for the Parrott rifle. Intact with the exception of the powder bag which would have been on the back of the sabot. 8 1/2" L. Approx. 10 pounds. 3rd quarter 19th century. Provenance: Private Florida collection. CONDITION: Powder […]

U.S. Historical Society Robert E. Lee Commemorative Colt Model 1851 Navy Pistol, .36 caliber with six-shot cylinder. Gold etching on octagon barrel, loading lever, cylinder, frame, and hammer, with gold plated backstrap and hammer. One piece walnut grips with a Robert E. Lee medallion inlaid, left side. Limited edition of 2500 made in 1984. Includes […]

Assembled collection of thirteen (13) Civil War period paper wrapped musket cartridges, .69 caliber, together with a container of black powder and a container of extra paper. All housed in protective plastic containers with cotton cushion. Containers measure 3 1/4" L each. Provenance: Private Florida collection. CONDITION: As found condition, consistent with age.

U.S. Historical Society Jefferson Davis Commemorative 1851 Navy Revolver, .36 caliber with shoulder stock. Nimschke style engraving on the octagonal barrel, loading lever, frame, and trigger, case hardened frame with silver plated brass backstrap and trigger guard. Includes engraved, silver plated detachable shoulder stock. Inscriptions from Sam Colt on grip strap of revolver and tang […]

Souvenir United Confederate Veterans (UCV) chromolithograph poster titled "Heroes and Leaders of the Civil War – Let Us Have Peace" published by Peter Tracy, Memphis, Tennessee, 1901. Issued for the occasion of the United Confederate Veterans Eleventh Annual Reunion in Memphis, TN, May 28-29, 1901. Depicts Generals Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) and Ulysses S.Grant (1822-1885), […]

U.S. Model 1858 Canteen or "Bullseye" canteen with the original cotton sling, dark blue wool cover, and cork stopper with iron pull ring. All three original strap loops present. Cover comprised of the original, dark-blue kersey material and is handsewn along the canteen seams. 9" dia. (includes stopper). Possibly surplus. Provenance: Private Florida collection. CONDITION: […]