Poe, Orlando; "Topographical map of the approaches and defenses of Knoxville. E. Tennessee, shewing the positions occupied by the United States & Confederate forces during the siege." "Surveyed by the direction of Capt. O.M. Poe Chf Engr, Dept. of the Ohio during Dec, Jan. & Feb 1863-64. Published by the authority of the Hon. Secretary […]
Lot 104: 1874 Franklin Battlefield Map
Merrill, W.E.; "Battlefield in front of Franklin, Tenn. Where the United States forces, consisting of the 4th & 23rd Corps and the Calvary Corps M.D.M, all under the command of Maj. Geníl J.M. Schofield severely repulsed the Confederate army commanded by Lt. Geníl. Hood, November 30th 1864". Published by the authority of the Honorable Secretary […]
Lot 103: CSA 8th TN Infantry Civil War Archive
Confederate 8th Tennessee Civil War letter archive relating to the 8th Tennessee Infantry, primarily Private Brown Grier Parkinson, Jr. (1831-1863). This archive includes 13 letters written from Brown Grier Parkinson during 1862-63, three (3) letters written by Sergeant Lucius Junius Eliphas Bearden during 1861-62, and two letters by Letitia Parkinson to her husband, Brown during […]
Lot 102: Civil War Ambrotype, 13th TN Union
Civil War sixth-plate ambrotype of a Jonesborough, Tennessee Union soldier from the 13th Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry. Image depicts the soldier in uniform with a tasselled camp hat and holding a revolver and dagger, the background with an American flag to the left side. Housed in a molded Union case made by S. Peck & Company. […]
Lot 101: TN G.A.R. Soldier's Family Record
Tennessee Blount County, GAR Soldier's Family Record recording the marriage of James. C. McConnell who served from April 1, 1863 to August 2, 1865 in Company B4, TN Infantry to Hester Hudgeons. The record lists family marriages through 1920. Housed in a carved wood frame. Sight: 25 1/4" H x 19 1/2" W. Framed: 30 […]
Lot 100: TN Civil War Union Birth & Death Record
Claiborne County, TN Civil War Union folk art calligraphy marriage, birth and death record, decorated with eagle and blue Union Flag with 25 stars. Top left reads "M. V. Moody, Company 1st Tennessee Lite Art Vols, 1861. From April 1, 1863 to August 1, 1865. Mustard Out at Nashville, Tenn." Top right reads "Rally Round […]
Lot 99: Currier & Ives TN CIvil War Prints, 3
Grouping of three (3) Tennessee-related Currier & Ives CIvil War Battle Scenes. Includes "The Storming of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feb. 15th 1862" print, 14.5" x 10.5" sight (very good condition with light toning, scuffs to edges of 19th century frame); "The Battle of Pittsburg, Tenn. April 7th, 1862" print, 14.5" x 11" sight (1/16" hole […]
Lot 98: 1864 Lincoln Campaign Poster
ìThe Defenders of Our Union,î Lincoln campaign poster from his second term, published by Kimmel & Fosters, N.Y. Poster depicts Lincoln at the twelve oíclock position, Vice-President Andrew Johnson at the six oíclock position. At the left and right sides of the oval are Union Admirals Porter, Farragut, Dahlgreen and Union Generals Sherman, Grant, and […]
Lot 97: Gen. Robert E. Lee Engraved Portrait
General Robert E. Lee hand-colored engraving depicting the Confederate General in his Civil War dress military uniform, engraved by W. G. Jackman, New York and published by Blelock & Co. New York. Signed by General Lee in the plate. Unframed. Plate size: 17 7/8" H x 13 1/8" W. Overall: 24" H x 20" W. […]
Lot 96: Cornelius Hankins, Gen. Lee Portrait
Cornelius Haly Hankins (Mississippi/Tennessee, 1863-1946) oil on canvas bust-length portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, attired in his Civil War uniform. Signed and dated lower left "Cornelius Hankins A.D. 1935." Housed in a gilt wood frame. Sight: 30" H x 25 1/4" W. Framed: 35 1/4" H x 30 5/8" W. An old note […]