19th century printed handbill of the text of the so-called “Mecklenburg (N.C.) Declaration of Independence,” including its four resolutions and the names of its 27 signers. The text is framed by a decorative Classical style border and features a central cartouche of an eagle over an image of two men in a boat. 10″ x […]
Lot 88: Civil War Albumen Photo of young Union Soldier
Civil War period hand tinted albuman photograph of youthful Union soldier in full gear. This posed photograph, which appears at first viewing to be a watercolor painting, is a photograph with color added in the photographerís studio. Colors are clear and sharp. The photo is in the original shadowbox frame. Frame: 14-1/2" H x 12-1/2" […]
Lot 89: Print of Andrew Jackson at The Hermitage
A scarce engraving of Andrew Jackson by John Francis Eugene Prud'homme after an 1830 painting by Ralph E.W. Earl, titled GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON AT THE HERMITAGE, R.E.W. Earl Pinxt, J.F.E. Prud'homme Sc., R. Miller Printer. Depicts Andrew Jackson as General, standing beside a tree with his hat and walking stick in hand. In the background […]
Lot 90: 8 TN Documents inc. War of 1812 requisitions
1st item: Partially printed document appointing Richard Alexander quartermaster with rank and grade of first lieutenant in a regiment of Infantry of the Tennessee Volunteers, commanded by Colonel W. Hall. Dated Nov. 21, 1812, Nashville, and signed by Governor Willie Blount. 9-5/8" x 8". 2nd item: Transfer of land in Sumner County between William Lock […]
Lot 86: Civil War Lookout Mountain image, Military Items
Grouping of military and gun related items. Item 1: Civil War hand tinted photographic print of three union soldiers atop Lookout Mountain,Tennessee by James of Cedar Springs, Michigan. 6 1/2" H x 4 1/4" W. Item 2: U. S. Military wool cap Model 1895 labeled William H. Horstmann Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Contract November 29, […]
Lot 87: Excavated Confederate Staff Officer Button
Excavated coat-size Confederate Staff Officer button with right facing eagle surrounded by 11 stars. Reverse marked H T and B Manchester. 1" Dia. Note: Code CS-36A1 in Albert's Records of American Uniforms and Historic Buttons. Condition: Good excavated condition retaining roughly 50% gilt decoration. Minor warping, the back is pushed in, and there is a […]
Lot 84: Lot of Gen. Butler Political Related Documents
Large lot of General Butler political related documents including including a grouping of six (6) speeches dating April 20, 1878 thru February 29, 1884, two (2) shorthand letters, seventeen (17) speeches given while a Representative and Governor dating November 23, 1870 thru July 3, 1884, five (5) various newspaper articles, three (3) biographical (political) letters, […]
Lot 85: Lot of Gen. Benjamin Butler Governor Related Docum
Large lot of Gen. Benjamin Butler Governor related documents including a Butler signed photograph, twenty-nine (29) various newspaper articles related to Butler, two (2) speeches written while governor, a 108 page manuscript titled "Notes of a Hearing Before the Committee on education Labor", a 51 page governor's address, a newspaper address titled "Necessity for a […]
Lot 81: General Benjamin Butler Civil War Letter Archive
General Benjamin Butler Civil War letter and document related archive. 1st item – Over 30 late 19th century copies of orders given by General Butler during the Civil War. 2nd item – Two Head Quarters Department of Virginia and North Carolina: Army of the James field letters written by General Butler, dated 1864, 3rd item […]
Lot 82: Colonel Thomas E. Major Army Uniform & Archive
Colonel Thomas E. Major Massachusetts Militia uniform items including his frock coat by John ? Warrel (who operated in Boylston Hall in Boston) with Scovill MFG Massachusetts state seal buttons, along with chapeau hat, epaulets, belt, and kepi. Note: Colonel Major was the personal secretary to Benjamin F. Butler during his term as Governor of […]