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Civil War Union General George H. Thomas carte de visite, signed by Thomas on the bottom margin "Geo. H. Thomas, Maj. Genl, USV". Bust length profile portrait of the General attired in his uniform and holding his sword. Photographer's stamp en verso reads "Morse's, Gallery of the Cumberland, 25 Cedar St., opposite the Commercial Hotel, […]

Oil on canvas of the Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard (Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893, ). A note with the painting states the portrait was painted in Paris and presented to Mrs. J. E. Lutz (Adelia (Armstrong) Lutz) by Mrs. Horace Maynard (Laura Ann Washburn). Unframed. 21″ W x 25 1/2″ H. Provenance and History: […]

Two items published for the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition, held in Nashville from May to October, 1897. 1st item: Rare, hardcover copy of the Exposition's Fine Art Catalog, listing the artists participating in the event and titles of their paintings and sculpture exhibited. Included are Lloyd Branson, Lila Cabot Perry, Henry Mosler, Carl Gutherz, […]

Charter establishing the Shelby County, Tennessee Agricultural Society, dated Sept. 30, 1855, and signed by Andrew Johnson as president of the society (note: Johnson would go on to become President of the United States,1865-1869). Decorative border with colored print by Nashville Union and American Print. 20" x 12". Condition: Several tears and small losses at […]

James K. Polk as Governor of Tennessee autographed address: Message of the Governor of Tennessee to the 24th General Assembly of the State, 1841, printed by J. George Harris, Nashville, and inscribed in pen in upper margin of front page "with the respects of J.K. Polk". 20 page bound pamphlet containing the content of Gov. […]

James Winchester written and signed letter from the War of 1812, dated Nashville the 5th of July 1812, to the commanding officer of the recruiting district of East Tennessee at Knoxville, attention Captain Armstrong. It reads: Sir, if on the receipt of this note you have not put money into the hands of Ensign Gilbert […]

Lot of 3 documents signed by John Overton, owner of Traveller's Rest in Nashville, a judge of the Superior Court of Tennessee, advisor to Andrew Jackson, and co-founder of Memphis (along with Jackson and James Winchester). Includes an Oct. 19, 1812 legal document sworn and subscribed before Overton: a response by Robert and Jane Hayes […]

The Bye-Laws of the Cumberland Lodge No. VIII Held in Nashville, T. Printed by John H. Wilkins, at the Franklin Head, 1822. 12 page bound pamphlet, no cover, detailing the bylaws of the Masonic organization known as the Cumberland Lodge, established in Nashville, Tennessee in 1814. John Overton signature on front cover. Book measures 6-7/8" […]

Tennessee railroad map, published 1873 by Wheeler, Marshall & Bruce for the Tennessee State Directory, depicting railroads completed and repaired as well as wagon roads from Memphis to Knoxville with edges of adjoining states also shown. En verso is an advertisement for the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway and showing its national system of […]

Chinese turquoise or peacock blue glazed pottery bowl with relief decorated rim and body. Ch'ien seal form mark to base. 4-1/2" H x 11-1/8" dia. 20th century. Provenance: a Nashville estate. Condition: Overall very good condition.