Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the June 13, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly. Caption: A Group of Union Prisoners Escorted Through a Rebel Town. 16 x 11. Harper's Weekly and date are printed in the margin.

Ace pitcher of the Cleveland Indians

Served in the United States Navy during World War II

Led the American League in strike outs 7 times, in wins 6 times, and pitched 3 no hitters

(1918-2010) Born in Van Meter, Iowa, he earned the nicknames of "Bullet Bob," and "Rapid Robert" during his 18 year MLB career, all with the Cleveland Indians. This right handed starting pitching ace made his debut at 17 years old, and was known for his blazing fastball. His career was interrupted in 1942 during WWII when he...

(1798-1876) Graduated from the West Point class of 1815. He was the #1 ranking general officer in the entire Confederacy. His long and faithful pre Civil War service in the U.S. Army was awarded by his appointment as Adjutant General in 1852. He served throughout the Civil War as Adjutant and Inspector General of the Confederacy. His organizational abilities and knowledge of procedure made his services to the Confederacy invaluable.

Bust view in civilian attire. Backmark: C.E. Jones & Vanerson, Photographers, No. 77 Main Street, Richmond, Va.

(1822-1885) Graduated in the West Point class of 1843. Fought in the Mexican War. Commander-in-Chief of all Union armies 1863-65. He fought at Shiloh, Vicksburg, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and the Appomattox campaign. Served as 18th President of the United States 1869-77.

Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Seated view in uniform with rank of Lieutenant General. Imprint on the front mount, Lieut. General U.S. Grant, Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1865 by A. Gardner in the...

(1826-1863) Graduated in the West Point class of 1848. In the 2nd Bull Run campaign, Buford was so badly wounded that he was reported dead. During the Antietam campaign, he acted as chief of cavalry of the Army of the Potomac under McClellan, and at Fredericksburg under Burnside. He also served gallantly in Stoneman's Richmond raid of 1863. On July 1, 1863, at Gettysburg, it was Buford's troopers that fired the first shots of the battle. Their heroic stand along the Chambersburg Pike held off General A. P. Hill's Confederate advance until the main body of...

(1807-70) Graduated #2 in the West Point class of 1829. Received three brevets for gallantry in the Mexican War. Was appointed brigadier general in the Confederate Army on May 14, 1861, and subsequently general to rank from June 14, 1861. Commanded the Army of Northern Virginia in the Seven Days battles, at 2nd Manassas, in the Maryland campaign culminating with the battle of Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Petersburg and in the Appomattox campaign. He is quite possibly the most famous of all Civil...

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the November 8, 1862 issue of Harper's Weekly. Confederate soldiers on horseback drive a group of slaves with saber and pistol. 9 3/4 x 13 1/2.

2 pages. News includes: A Proclamation by the Governor of Virginia. All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight. Arrest of Disloyal Persons at Baltimore. French Neutrality. News From Missionary Ridge, Gordonsville, and the Southwest. Reported Removal of Gen. Schenk. The Situation From Morris Island. Gen. Longstreet and His Troops. The General Assembly of Virginia, and much more. Very fine Confederate newspaper.

(1750-1813) Graduated from Harvard in 1769. Parsons had a superb reputation as a lawyer and judge and served as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, 1806-13.

Original 1816 dated portrait engraving, tipped to 6 x 9 1/4 album page. Excellent.

5 1/2 x 8 1/2, imprint.

Headquarters Benj. Stone, Jr. Post 68,

Department of Mass. G.A.R.

Dorchester, Oct. 28, 1889

Comrade Harrison Hume

Commander of Post 191

Acting under advice of Department Commander Goodale, the circular forwarded to you by me under date of October 16, 1889, is hereby withdrawn.

Yours in F. C. & L.,

WALTER E. SWAN

Commander Post 68, G.A.R.

Age toning and light wear.

Walter E. Swan, the Commander of Benjamin Stone, Jr., G.A.R. Post 68, who signed this...

Used, 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 postcard, with black and white illustration. C.D.S., Milford, Conn., Aug. 6, 1908, with 1 cent Ben Franklin postage stamp.

Authentic, original woodcut engraving that was published in the October 10, 1863, issue of Harper's Weekly, New York. Caption: Wanted- An Oedipus. The Southern Sphinx. "Now, Massa Confederate, what are you gwine to do with me?" 7 x 5 3/8. Harper's Weekly, and the date are printed in the margin.

Rare salt print photograph as Commandant of West Point

(1815-73) Known as "Old Reliable" he graduated from West Point in 1838. He was twice brevetted for gallantry in Mexico. Afterwards he served as commandant of cadets at West Point, 1856-60, and wrote the standard textbook, "Rifle and Light Infantry Tactics," which was later used by both armies in the Civil War. When his native state of Georgia seceded from the Union, he resigned his lieutenant colonelcy in the U.S. Army and was appointed brigadier general in the...

War Date Autograph Endorsement Signed

(1810-78) He was commissioned a brigadier general in the U. S. service on Aug. 9, 1861. He commanded a division of Gen. N. P. Banks's troops during the 1862 Shenandoah Valley campaign and at the battle of Cedar Mountain. Williams was in temporary command of the 12th Corps after it's commander Gen. J.K.F. Mansfield was killed at Antietam. He fought gallantly at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and then went with the western army under General W.T. Sherman fighting in the Atlanta campaign, Sherman's March...

(1828-95) A Seneca Indian, educated in 2 cultures, he was a lawyer by profession, and was banned from practicing in New York because of his race. He was also a self taught engineer who met Ulysses S. Grant before the Civil War in Galena, Illinois Eager to join the army, Parker was once rejected for military service because he was an Indian. In 1863, with General Grant's support, he was commissioned as a staff officer for another friend from Galena, General John E. Smith. He later joined Grant's staff as his military secretary. Introduced to Parker in the...

(1703-58) Born in East Windsor, Connecticut Colony. A Christian preacher, he is considered to be America's most important philosophical theologian, and one of its greatest intellectuals. Edwards played a critical role in shaping the First Great Awakening, and was the author of many books. He was the grandfather of Aaron Burr, the 3rd Vice President of the United States, and died from a small pox inoculation in 1758 while serving as president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University).

1800's portrait engraving, executed by S.S....

General John A. Dix

Antique illustrations that were published in "Frank Leslie's Scenes and Portraits of the Civil War." Captions: #1: Cape Girardeau, Mo., An Important Strategic Position on the Mississippi Between Cairo and St. Louis. Descriptive text printed below the illustration. #2: General John A. Dix. Descriptive text printed below the illustration. 15 1/2 x 11. Circa 1894.

Famous 1861 General Dix quote: "If anyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the...

Civil War patriotic imprint with illustration of General George B. McClellan within a large wreath. Published by James Gates, Cincinnati. Light staining. 5 3/8 x 3.

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4 pages, Headlines and stories include: THE LATEST NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. Warm Engagement with the Rebels. Reinforcing Memphis. The Rebel Ram Tennessee. Affairs before Petersburg. Chicago Democratic Convention. Situation before Atlanta Satisfactoy. More Details on the Attack on Memphis. FROM THE POTOMAC. The Military Situation on the Border. The Enemy Disappeared from the Front. Petersburg Within Our Grasp. FROM MEMPHIS. Memphis Attacked by Forrest. He is Compelled to Retreat. Casualties on Both Sides. FROM NASHVILLE, TENN. Rebel Raid. A Wagon Train...

Timeline And Pictorial History. By Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield. With Keith F. Davis. Including Rare family photographs and stories published here for the first time. Published by Woodland Press, LLC. 2012. Soft cover, 192 pages, profusely illustrated. Brand new condition. Very desirable.

From the back cover: This volume is presented in the unique and distinctive voice of Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield, grandson of Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield. It's offered with Dr. Hatfield's entertaining Appalachian storytelling flair.

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