Civil War

Picture Description Price Endorsement cut from a larger document, "B E Bee, Lt Col, 1st S C". Also has the word,"Charleston" penned beneath. This was from the period in June, 1861 when Bee held that rank in Confederate service as Lt. Colonel of the 1st South Carolina Regulars. Irregularly cut, it measures 5 X 1 inches. Bee is extremely rare in war-dated material. [Product ID: 175] $3,000.00 (+s&h) Use Paypal button above or click here to pay by check or money order Great 2 pg ALS by Clara Barton of the American Red Cross. Interestingly, Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, writes to a girl by the same name (also called Clara Barton). The letter depicts strong feelings between these two and the spirit of Clara Barton, the founder. In part, "...You can never realize how near you are to me, how closely you are to me the impersonation of the faithful beloved pupils who gave to me always the best lives their young true hearts had to give...I have been always proud of that loving country and of the dear girl who wears it (refering to her own name), and in so doing honors me." Staining at bottom half of the second page, otherwise very good condition. Also comes with envelope addressed to "Clara Barton", thus representing a second signature included with this item. [Product ID: 77] $595.00 (+s&h) Use Paypal button above or click here to pay by check or money order Wardate ALS "George G. Garrison," 8 x 10 inches, 1 pg, "Army of Peninsula, Jones Farm" Apr 12, 1862. On blue lined paper to Col. Hotchkiss commander at Smithfield (VA) regarding "the case of Mr. Boykin a merchant in Smithfield" excusing him from military duty. He goes on to add that "skirmishers on both sides are quite active on different sides of the Warnicke River..." Boldly penned and signed. Fine condition. [Product ID: 69] $195.00 (+s&h) Use Paypal button above or click here to pay by check or money order Letter written and signed by General Joseph E. Johnston, about 4 x 6 inches inlaid, 1 pg, Washington, Jul 2, 1890. To a judge "...Your note of yesterday is just received, and read with satisfaction. I shall return from Williamsburg before the week (next) begins and will welcome you cordially Tuesday, but more so Monday if you can come so soon. Can't you bring a boy with you? Rob or Floyd..." Boldly signed. At this time, Johston held the position of US Commissioner of Railroads, appointed by Grover Cleveland. Very good condition. [Product ID: 68] $650.00 (+s&h) Use Paypal button above or click here to pay by check or money order Document signed by Thomas Jessup as Quarter Master General at Fort Wood, NY. The site for Fort Wood would later become the site for the Statue of Liberty. About 8 x 10, 1 pg., being a listing of Garrison equipment. Fort Wood ws part of seacoast defenses until the Union made it into a Confederate prison during the War. Great conversation piece, given assoication with site of one of America's greatest symbols. [Product ID: 64] $175.00 (+s&h) Use Paypal button above or click here to pay by check or money order Document signed by two Confederate Generals, Samuel French and Roger Pryor. Pryor noted for not taking the opportunity to open the war at Ft. Sumter by firing first shot. Wardate document with both generals endorsements on verso of request by Major Boggs to get his surgeon and quartermaster back from being assigned elsewhere. Slight fold breaks, but in generally good condition. Signatures of French and Pryor very good. French fought in the Atlanta Campaign and with Hood in Franklin and Nashville Campaigns. Pryor resigned his commission in 1863 after displeasing Lee and Longstreet. He was later captured as a private at Petersburg. [Product ID: 62] $1,100.00 (+s&h) Use Paypal button above or click here to pay by check or money order