Ulysses S. Grant Signed Note & 3 others. 1st item – President Ulysses S. Grant pencil handwritten signed note, dated March 1st, 1875, reading " Will the Sec. of the Treas. please see Mrs. Shaw whos husbands letter of appreciation I handed the Sec. on Friday last? U. S. Grant". 2nd item – Edward Pierrepoint […]
Lot 80: General Benjamin Butler archive relating to confis
Significant Civil War era archive relating to the seizure of $60,000 gold from Samuel Smith & Co. of New Orleans in May of 1862 by Union General Benjamin Butler. Includes letters, document evidence, and excerpts from U.S. newspapers relating to the case brought by two New Orleans bankers to recover $60,000 in gold taken by […]
Lot 77: Confederate Soldier's Bible, 7th TN Company D
Leatherbound New Testament belonging to Confederate Sgt. J.H. Martin and used during his Civil War service with the 7th Tennessee Infantry, Company D, inscribed with his name and inside front cover along with the date August 22, 1863. Later inscription in frontspiece: Sam Anderson from J.H. Martin Christmas 1898. The 7th Tennessee saw heavy action […]
Lot 78: Gen. Butler Texas Proclamation of Retaliation
Two Civil War documents connecting General Benjamin Butler and the Confederate State of Texas including Proclamation of Retaliation and Texas Secretary of State letter. Item 1: A period Texas Proclamation of Retaliation against General Benjamin Franklin Butler reading "Joint Resolution concerning Retaliation: Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Texas, that we heartily approve […]
Lot 79: Pres. Pierce Cabinet Letter, signed Jefferson Davi
A March 3, 1857 letter of appreciation written by the cabinet of President Franklin Pierce Cabinet (including Jefferson Davis) reading in part, "and with the fullest opportunities of appreciation, know well, how conscientiously you have discharged the high trust devolved upon you, and we confidently believe that, as time rolls on, the voice of impartial […]
Lot 76: 3 General P. G. T. Beauregard Civil War Items
Grouping of Civil War items including a signed document discussing Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard's treatment during the Civil War by Union General Benjamin Butler, a G. T Beauregard compliment card, and General Butler's personal 2-volume copy of "Military Operations of General Beauregard" by Alfred Roman. Document appears to be correspondence between General Beauregard […]
Lot 73: Victorian Diamond Flower Pendant
Victorian silver with 14k yellow gold overlay diamond pendant or lavaliere in a flower design on a sterling silver chain, containing 18 bead set oval and pear rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 0.72 carat. I1 clarity, L-M-N color. Weight of pendant: 4.2 grams. 1-3/4" L including bale. The sterling cable link […]
Lot 74: Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Tourmaline Pin
Georg Jensen sterling silver and green tourmaline brooch, the flower leaf and vine design bezel set with a cabochon green tourmaline, 1-5/16″ H x 1-5/8″ W. Marked Georg Jensen Sterling Denmark 138. 0.33 oz troy. Provenance: estate of Sara Lee Buhler, Yorktown, Indiana. Condition: Excellent condition.
Lot 75: Howard Reserves (TN) Medal, 19th c., 10K
10K rose gold Medal awarded by the Howard Reserves, a late 19th c. Tennessee militia. Crossed swords over a star in wreath design, engraved SUPERIOR EXCELLENCE PLATOON COMPETITIVE DRILLS LEBANON MAY 25TH 1881 PRESENTED TO LEIT. S.M. ANDERSON HOWARD RESERVES. 4"L x 2"W. 20.3 grams. Provenance: descended in the family of Samuel M. Anderson of […]
Lot 71: 14K ring, 14K watch chain, 10K dia bracelet
1st item: 14K yellow gold amethyst ring, 6.9 grams, size 7 large. 2nd item: 14K pocketwatch link chain with alternating long bar and small oval links, 9.4 grams, 13-3/4" L. 3rd item: 10K yellow and white gold diamond bracelet, 7-1/2" L, 8.5 grams. Condition: 1st item: Surface abrasions on amethyst. 2nd item: Some minor dents […]