EVERY ITEM COMES WITH A 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD.
Here's something that I just don't find every day. Here is a nice large Flag type banner with the Great Seal of the United States painted on it. This one measures about 23 inches wide by almost 11 feet long. The Great Seal is painted on one side only indication that it was hung against a wall. There are some stains here and there but not bad. It has 2 brass grommets for hanging and is machine stitched. The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the United States federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself (which is kept by the United States Secretary of State), and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782. I believe this piece could have been used in a GAR hall or for some other Military Function. Great display piece and hard to find!! Look at the pics. $125.00
Next, I have a small grouping of photographs from the 158th Indiana that served from 1898-1899. RECORD OF INDIANA VOLUNTEERS IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR 1898-1899 The 158th Regiment of Infantry, Indiana Volunteers, was formed of the 2d Regiment Infantry, Indiana National Guard, and was composed of companies from Indianapolis (3), Rochester, Frankfort, Franklin, Winchester, Covington, Sheridan Martinsville, Kokomo and Crawfordsville. The regiment arrived at Camp Mount April 26, 1898, under orders from the Governor, for the purpose of being mustered into the service of the United States. After the physical examination of officers and men, the regiment was mustered into the Volunteer Service of the United States on May 10, 1898, and left for Camp Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Georgia on May 16, arrived there on May 18, and went into camp. Broke camp at Camp Thomas August 25, under orders to proceed to Camp Poland, Knoxville, Tennessee, where it arrived August 26. Having been ordered home for muster out, the regiment left Camp Poland on September 12 and arrived at Camp Mount on September 14. The regiment was furloughed for thirty days from September 17 and was finally mustered out and discharged November 4, 1898. Here is a list of the photographs in this grouping:
1. Cabinet card of a Second Lt. with Sword. On back in pencil is 'Co. D-158th Ind. F.Reuben'
2. Cabinet card of group of soldiers with stacked rifles- camp scene. Co. D 158th Ind. on back.
3. Cabinet card of soldiers at attention in front of tents with stacked rifles. Co. D. 158th Ind.
4. Cabinet card of soldiers around soldier on stretcher. Co. D. 158th Ind.
5. Sm. Card of stacks of arms and gear in woods. Co. D. 158th Ind on back.
6. Sm. Card of soldiers marching in underwear in woods. Co. D. 158th Ind on back.
7. Cabinet card of Civil War Indiana Monument on Chickamauga Battlefield
8. Cabinet card of Civil War 18th Ind Battery Monument on Chickamauga Battlefield.
Except for the cabinet card of the 2nd Lt. I believe all the other photographs were taken when the 158th Ind was stationed at Camp Thomas in Chickamauga Park, Georgia. I did find a Fred Reuben listed as Corporal in Co. D and evidently he made it up to Lt as his name is on the back of the photo or perhaps this grouping belonged to him. The original 2nd Lt. of Co. D was a gentleman with the name of William A. Kreber. The cabinet card of the 2nd Lt was taken in Indianapolis. This unit was ready to go but the war was over before it was needed. Still a nice glimpse into Army life!!! $65.00
Here's a very nice item that I just don't see much of. This is a very colorful copy of WAR SONGS- For Anniversaries andGaterings of Soldiers. The Choruses of all the Songs are arranged for MIXED VOICES. OLIVER DITSON COMPANY-BOSTON. This is Dedicated to the G.A.R. and is id'd in ink to a S.C. Page. A preliminary check shows only one S.C.Page surviving the war and that is Smith C. Page and here is his bio:
Residence Rollinsford NH; 20 years old.
Enlisted on 8/21/1862 as a Private.
On 9/18/1862 he mustered into "B" Co. NH 13th Infantry He was transferred out on 12/13/1863
On 12/13/1863 he transferred into "D" Co. Veteran Reserve Corps 16th Regt He was discharged on 7/6/1865 at Pittsburgh, PA
Other Information: born in Litchfield, NH
The book is in pretty good condition with loose binding consisting of 123 pages of fine patriotic songs! Wonderful display piece! $40.00
Here is an exceediing rare item that is hard to find anywhere. This is a Surgeon's fold up field bullet/projectile/fragment removal kit that a field Surgeon would have carried on his person or in his saddlebags. this piece measures 4 1/2 inches long x 2 inches wide x 5/8 inches thick when closed. When opened it measures about 6 X 4 1/2 and holds 3 folding lancets / scapels, a tenaculum and bleeder?, a scoop, probe, needles, thread and bullet / fragment forceps. The kit is marked in the leather HERNSTEIN, NEW YORK and so is one of the tools. A couple are marked Evans OldChange, London. The latch on the case has several pat. markings starting with '65 and ending with the last '78 (1878). There is some silk thread inside one of the pouches along with a pack of needles marked 6 SUPERIOR HERNSTEIN & CO SURGEONS NEEDLES. I can express enough how rare this piece is too find. This piece was found in Central Indiana. As you can see one of the lancets has the tip broken and there is some minor damage to the tortois shell slab grips but all in all it's very nice and as I said quite rare to find. There are also a couple of little tears near where the leather case flap fastens down. All the patent markings are on the latch and if it wasn't for that one would think this kit to be much earlier. Nice, Nice piece! $650.00
Here is a fairly nice portable lap desk of the Civil War through the Victorian age Era. This piece measures 12 wide X 9 long X 4 1/2 tall- inches closed and is 18 inches long when opened. The velvet cloth on the writting surface is purple. The little lid over the pencil storage area is missing as is the bottom to one of the ink well storage areas but otherwise it's pretty nice. It's also missing the key but I'll look around and see what I can find. The one pic shows accessories to show you what it looks like when it's being used and they are not included with the desk. All in all it's pretty nice!!! $95.00
Here is a very nice set of 6 spice tins in metal case of the type that were taken along on the wagon. These would have been on the mess wagon during the Civil War for Officer's cooks or on the Chuck Wagon during a Cattle Drive. They could have even been on a Conestoga during the long trip west. They were not made to sit on a shelf in the kitchen at home but used on the move. These are very nice and the tole case measures 9 X 6 X 4 closed. One of the tins inside needs the hinge resoldered but all look very nice. Each measures about 3 X 3 X 3 closed with a little knob on top. There are no markings on them at all and no designation of what goes in each. Pretty nice! $65.00
SOLD! Here's a very nice 4 piece GAR piece that measures about 6 inches long by 2 inches wide at it's widest point. This is the GAR Representative medal for the Boston 1917 Re-union for the GAR National Convention. The top piece is a very nice Spread winged Eagle over a saber and crossed cannons as well as a stand of cannonballs. The next piece under that is a nicely colored US flag over a red white and blue GAR and a red lettered REPRESENTATIVE which is over another piece which shows the Boston statehouse I believe which the monument showing Colonel Shaw with the 54 Massachuttes marching. Under that medal is the last drop showing the Commander-in-Chief William J. Patterson in relief and on the back of that medal is the words 51st NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R. AUG. 1917 BOSTON. MASS. surrounded by laurel leaves. This is one nice medal! On the third piece down is the markings THE ROBBINS CO. ATTELBORO MASS. There should be a yellow ribbon on the reverse which is not lacking but overall excellent. $275.00
Here is an antique pocket tobacco embossed tin snuff container, DATED 1860. The front panel is lightly stamped PATD JAN 24 1860 and looks like EXER under a star in two lines. This is probably a Parker patent snuff box. This is an unusual and scarce tin snuff box that was the type used by soldiers in the Civil War period to hold their snuff. During the 19th century, almost all men used tobacco, and snuff (finely ground tobacco that was snorted) was in favor, as no pipe, papers or matches were needed to enjoy tobacco. This piece was created by hand soldering 3 pieces of tin together to make a tightly sealed pocket container. The top and bottom are both deeply 3 dimensionally embossed, with a center panel for engraving. 3 1/8" long X 2 1/16" wide X 3/4" thick. Overall in excellent condition for a snuff box made of light weight tin. This is a most unusual and interesting variation of the snuff box, with natural, dark aged patina and no damage or repairs. Perfect as a conversation piece or for a Civil War, Western, Americana, Folk Art, Gambling, Cowboy, or Old West collection / display; or, could actually be used today, but I wouldn't. Came with the knife above. $65.00
Here's a small whiskey flask with removable pewter cup that we picked up in Chicago as well. This one is pretty nice small one with no markings at all. The pewter screw top is present as well as the leather top covering. The glass is in excellent condition with no cracks or breaks. Nice small size being 5 1/4 inches tall by 2 3/4 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches thick. Excellent Civil War display item! $65.00
This is the best telescope that I believe that I've ever seen. The quality is outstanding! The only markings on this piece is on the end lens cap and it simply says 'Made in France' which probably dates it after 1892. The brass is bright and the wrapping around the body of the telescope is fine with just wear from the case. The case is pasteboard with the covering being a type of thin black linen. This is an old telescope probably dating from the late 1800's early 1900's and is probably nautical in nature. It's a 4 piece telescope and measures 23 inches when fully extended. The eyepiece has a hatch cover that covers the optics on that end. The optics could use some cleaning but I used it and it's still outstanding! Most of the wear is on the pasteboard case and not the telescope itself. Simply outstanding! $275.00
This is one nice little hardwood canteen that dates from the 1800's into the later African Boer War. This was the type of canteen used by the Victorian British Soldier in India and in Africa against the Zulu's, bascially the hot climates. This is a 2 iron banded canteen with a pewter turn spout that unscrews to place liquids in the canteen. The pewter spout screws into wooden threads. The little pewter spout is made to have a small stopper or cork in it that would have a little chain or string tied to one of the pewter ears on the spout. There would have been a leather strap around this piece to carry it over the shoulder. This piece measures abut 6 1/2 inches long by 4 3/8 inches wide and 3 inches tall being mostly elipitical in shape. There are a couple of cracks from shrinkage due to age so it won't hold water but what a wonderful little piece that just reeks of character!!! This is a wonderfully made little canteen and was replaced by the 1893 enameled canteen. You can see a similar example at http://angloboerwarmuseum.com/Boer20c_techofwar.html $275.00
Here's a nice pair of heavy patined brass Artillery Saddle stirrups that I found in Lafayette, Indiana, where members of the 10th Indiana were mustered in and the 18th Indiana 'Eli Lilly's Battery' was from here too. This is an outstanding set of solid brass artillery stirrups but have some differences to the usual US issued types that I usually find. These still may be the US issued ones but certainly need more research. I have looked over these stirrups with a fine loupe and can find no markings of any sort. There are some subtle differences in the tread markings from one to the other and one does have a casting flaw on the bottom. I have researched in 'Confederate Saddles & Horse Equipment' by Ken R. Knopp and have found a Confederate Field Artillery Saddle on Page 149 with a similar stirrup which is the US pattern. Look at the pics below. These may have been a vet bringback from the field of battle or a US unmarked pair, I just don't know but they are priced like a US pair. Some in depth research could really pay off! Take a look at the pics. 5 3/4" tall by 4 3/4 inch wide. Great patina! RARE to find !! $425.00
Here's an old beat up personal pewter whiskey flask that I picked up here in Central Indiana. This is one that a person would have carried on him. This one dates from the Civil War era as evidenced by the screw top cap and absolutely no markings as all. This flask looks as though it was carried throughout the entire Civil War as it's been beat to death! Dents galone but still functional. Look at the pics. There is a 1 inch split or so up one one the seams in the removable lid cup but that's the only real damage. Fortunately pewter is kind of soft. No markings present at all and some minor non-active corrosion but not bad. A real soldier's type item! 6 inches long X 3 3/4 inche wide. From the home of the 10th Indiana, Lafayette, Indiana. $65.00
Here's a couple of items that I picked up here in Indiana. The first one is a Civil War era wallet that measures about 5 inches by 3 inches closed. THE WALLET IS SOLD! This one shows lots of wear closed but not much on the inside as witnessed by the pics. There is some stitching replaced and some missing but overall a nice example and would look great in a camp display of personal items. $35 for the wallet. The second item(s) are 4 pair (8) handmade bone dice with hand drilled dots and applied black paint. These were carried along by many Civil War soldiers for the tedious hours in camp with nothing to do. These dice are well worn for many hours of use. I have smaller pairs elsewhere. These measure about 1/2 inch across. No personal or camp display is complete without a pair of these! $15 a pair.
Here is a Civil War era tin container that could be used for toothbrushes, razors or documents. This piece is in good condition with a little rust here and there. Unusual to find these by themselves. There is one dent on the end but doesn't hurt a thing. I have a dime in the pic for size comparison. $35.00
Here's a 1/6 plate tintype in paper mounting (album page) of a Civil War era Fireman. You can see where the photographer's prop stopped and the barn beams began. He has a big '1' on his chest. He's also wearing his pillbox type hat and parade belt. Nice! $175.00
Here is a set of very primitive crutches made from rough sawn hardwood. The arm rests are covered with some some of padded muslin or cotton cloth that is sewn together. One of the covers is in tatters. Many thousands of soldiers had to use crutches after the war and most couldn't afford them so handmade ones were constructed. This set would fit a person of about 5' 5" or so in height. The entire piece has nails and leather washers holding it together which makes it kind of fragile in nature. Great display item! $95.00
Many a man made out a will during the early 1860's thinking he would have to go off to war. This is one such will written for a Hendricks County, Indiana, man, Daniel Brown who was married to Poly and had 4 children. Daniel states in his will that he leaves everthing to Poly but if she gets remarried or dies then she will have to give everything to the 4 kids! Try to get away with that today! This will was written on April 26th, 1862 and I'm sure Daniel though he would have to go off to war one way or another. Daniel did sign up with the 103rd Indiana Co.B for one week on July 10, 1863 to July 18th to run Confederate General John H. Morgan and his soldiers out of Indiana. Here is the bio of the 103rd:
Minute Men. -- Word being received at Indianapolis on the evening of July 8, 1863, that a force of 6,000 cavalry under Morgan had crossed the Ohio River near Mauckport and was moving on Corydon, a call was issued for citizens to organize for defense. Within 48 hours 65,000 men had tendered their services. From this number regiments 102 to 114 inclusive, and one battalion were organized, the battalion being assigned to the 107th. One Hundred and Third Infantry. -- Col., Lawrence S. Shuler, Lieut.Col., Virgil H. Lyon, Maj., Samuel J. Banta. This regiment was organized as minute men and was composed of seven companies from Hendricks, two from Marion and one from Wayne Counties, all belonging to the Legion. It was organized July 10 1863, with 681 rank and file, and moved by rail on the 11th from Indianapolis to Vernon. Securing horses for 146 men from his and Gregory's command, Col. Shuler pushed on and joined a pursuing column, his detachment taking the advance. Coming in sight of Morgan's rear-guard on the afternoon of the 13th the troops engaged in several skirmishes with detachments of the enemy near Harrison, Ohio, and entered there soon after Morgan's rear-guard had departed. The pursuit continued as far as Batavia, Ohio, when the command returned to Indianapolis, being mustered out shortly after the balance of their respective regiments had been discharged. The 103rd had moved to Sunman's station and after Morgan's escape into Ohio had returned to Indianapolis, where it was mustered out July 16th. Source: Union Army, vol. 3, p. 174
It would have been awful hard for Daniel to sign up for a regular unit with a wife and 4 kids to raise! Catch a glimpse of the past for $26.00
Here are 2 personal sized coffee pots that were sometimes carried in the soldier's knapsack. I've placed a penny in the pic for comparison in size. The first one is a 'one cup' sized pot being about 5 1/2 inches tall to the top of the wooden knob on top and 3 1/2 inches across the base. The solder joints are as they should be. I don't believe that there are any holes in this litte pot. Hinged lid. Nice one! Not a toy! $65.00
The next one is about 6 inches tall and 4 inches across the bottom. This is the side spout type with the detachable lid. This one has a very small spout with a loop at the top that would have had a chain on it to a cork to plug the spout. I don't believe there are any holes in this one either. Both pots have a great patina with little rust to the insides and maybe just a minor dent or two. Very nice! $65.00 each
Here's a great Confederate Virginia Coat button that was dug near Richmond, VA. This button is most like VA261 in Tice's book. The backmark is SUPERIOR QUALITY surrounded by 2 circles and has 2 dots. The face has a push to it and the shank is bent over but all there. This button has lots of wear and exhibits a great patina! This button is somewhat crude and may be a locally made button. Guaranteed original! $285.00
SOLD! Here's a nice GAR DELEGATE medal that was found near Thorntown, Indiana. This one is the 3 piece medal with metal chain links holding it together. This one is for the GAR ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT, MAY 1913 in INDIANAPOLIS and has on it also DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA. On the back is THE WHITEHEAD AND HOAD CO., NEWARK, NJ. There is still alot of original gold type gilt left on this piece. It has a great aged look to it. $45.00
SOLD! Here is a Civil War Officers collaspable cup consisting of 5 concentric rings that make up the cup. The cup stands about 3 inches tall when fully expanded. The top ring will come off if you pull it too hard but easily put back on. This cup comes with the original jappaned metal container. The unique thing about this cup is that on the top ring is stamped in period letters and numbers '20 Me. INF'. As you recall the 20th Maine was led by Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain who made the infamous bayonet charge down Little Round Top in Gettysburg to save the day! Guaranteed Original! If this were the Colonel's cup it would be 10 times more than this! It's hard to capture the markings with my camera but I fully guarantee that they are there, easily seen and authentic! $195.00
Here's another id'd item! This is an original document metal case with DGR stenciled on the long part of the tub. The DGR stands for Lt. Dexter G. Reed. Lt. Reed's bio is:
Dexter G. Reed Residence Newport NH; 22 years old. Enlisted on 4/20/1861 as a 2nd Lieutenant. On 5/2/1861 he was commissioned into "D" Co. NH 1st Infantry He was Mustered Out on 8/9/1861 at Concord, NH He also had service in: NH 2nd Heavy Artillery NH 5th Infantry
He was wounded at Fair Oaks, VA while in the 5th NH Infantry. Dexter serve the longest time in the 2nd NH Heavy Artillery. The 5th NH Infantry was at Gettysburg but Dexter had resigned from the 5th in November of 1862 and later in August of 1863 had joined the 2nd NH Heavy Artillery when he finished the war. I really don't know in which unit he used this document case or tube but there is a tag on it that you can see in the pic that stated he was with Co. E, of the 5th N.H. when he owned this case. Still a good piece. The manufacturing process is a little different for each piece of this case but guaranteed to be Civil War period. $75.00
Here's a fine set of Civil War Crutches as witnessed in ILLUSTRATIONS OF CAMP LIFE by Matthew Brady. These are the more deluxe set with leather arm rests at the top. Much easier to use and on much easier on the arm pits that the usual half moon type more often associated with the common soldier. These would have been used by someone that was about 5'5" tall or so. Nice original condition with original finish. The leather arm rests are worn but complete. Nice ones and would look great in a medical display!! $145.00
The following items are items that I just got from an Indiana Estate. They are: 1. Here is a nice book entitled 'THE COMPANY CLERK: SHOWING HOW AND WHEN TO MAKE OUT ALL THE RETURNS, REPORTS, ROLLS, AND OTHER PAPERS, AND WHAT TO DO WITH THEM by Capt. August V. Kautz, 6th U.S.Cavalry printed by J.B.Lippincott & Co., 1864. This book is id'd to Lieut Burton K. Gustin of the 52nd Pennsylvania Infantry. Look at the pics. The 52nd PA Infantry's history is:
Pennsylvania 52nd INFANTRY (3 Years) Fifty-second Infantry.-Cols., John C. Dodge, Jr., Henry M. Hoyt, J B. Conyngham; Lieut.-Cols., Henry M. Hoyt, J. B. Conyngham, John A. Hennessy; Majs., J. B. Conyngham, Thomas B. Jayne, John A. Hennessy, George R. Lennard. On Aug. 1, 1861, John C. Dodge, Jr., formerly captain in the 11th infantry, three months service, was authorized by Gov. Curtin to recruit this regiment. The men rendezvoused at Camp Curtin, Harrisburg, coming principally from the counties of Luzerne, Clinton, Wyoming, Union, Bradford, and Columbia, and were mostly well formed, hardy, young men, familiar with the use of the rifle. The Wyoming cornet band of Wilkes Barre of I6 pieces, accompanied the regiment, which completed its organization on Nov. 5, 1861. On the 8th it left for Washington, where it went into camp on Kalorama heights and in January went into winter quarters on Meridian hill, being temporarily brigaded with the 104th Pa., 56th N. Y., and IIth Me. Later the 52nd was assigned to the 1st brigade (Gen. Naglee), 3d division (Gen. Casey), 4th corps (Gen. Keyes). It left for the front on March 28 1862, sailing to Newport News; moved thence to Lee's mill, shared in the siege of Yorktown; was engaged at Williamsburg and Fair Oaks, losing in the last named battle one-half of the 240 officers and men who went into action. A company of sharpshooters of 1OO men from the 52nd commanded by Capt. G. P. Davis, achieved distinction in this campaign. During the famous Seven Days' battles Gen. Naglee's brigade rendered highly important service in holding the railroad and Bottom's bridges over the Chickahominy, and the White Oak swamp bridge. Says Gen. Naglee in his report: "Thus for seven days were the men of my brigade constantly on duty. On the 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th of June the safety of the army depended on our holding the railroad and Bottom's bridges and on the 30th upon holding the bridge at White Oak swamp. Many day and night for four days, stood to their middle in water of the Chickahominy swamp, and all impressed with the responsible duty required of them, served their country in this hour of trial, enduring the most excessive labor, fatigue and exhaustion with extraordinary endurance and cheerfulness." On Aug. 20 it arrived at Yorktown with its brigade and while here the men were trained as heavy artillerists. In December it reported to Gen. Foster, in North Carolina and in the latter part of Jan., 1863, sailed to Port Royal, S. C. Early in April the 52nd moved up the North Edisto river to within 12 miles of Charleston, but the naval attack on the city having failed, it returned to Beaufort, then moved to Folly island and later to James island, where it engaged the enemy at Secessionville during the siege of Fort Wagner. From this time on it shared in the siege of Fort Wagner. In December a large portion of the men reenlisted and went home on veteran furlough. On their return the regiment, recruited to 1,000 strong, remained at Hilton Head, making an occasional raid into the interior. On July 3, 1864, in an assault on Fort Johnson, it lost 7 killed, 16 wounded and more than 1OO captured. It remained on Morris island during the summer and fall of 1864, and performed picket duty as boat infantry in the harbor through the winter. After the evacuation of Charleston, the 52nd joined Sherman's army in its march through the Carolinas and after Johnston's surrender it served for a few weeks at Salisbury, N. C. It was finally mustered out at Harrisburg, Pa , July 12, 1865. Source: The Union Army, vol. 1
This is a very nice book with somewhat bent boards as he definitely carried this book during 1864-1864. If you look at the pic with his ink id in it you can see that he had this book during his stay in Beaufort, S.C. This outfit participated in the assault on Fort Wagner that the all black 54th Massachuttes unit was so famous for! One form is loose that I have taken a pic of and it is form 13. Annual Regimental Return for Alterations and Casualties. There is a little foxing to the first couple of pages then there is no more. This is a great piece of Civil War History Id'd! $195.00
Here's a very nice dug 12# Confederate Side Loader shell with lead side plug. It looks to have been in salt water somewhere but is cleaned and coated to prevent further damage. Unfortunately the location of the recovery has been lost but still it is what it is. Still nice and very displayable! This shell is safe to display as it has been disarmed. $395.00
This next item is a good French Model 1866 "Chassepot" bayonet for the Rifled Infantry Musket. One of the first bolt action arms. This bayonet was manufactured from 1866 to about 1874 and was replaced by the French Model 1874 "Gras" bayonet. This bayonet is brass hilted with a spring latching arrangement on the right side. The crossguard is iron (steel) and has a screw-type tightening arrangement on the muzzle-ring. The lower quillon is a hooked "blade-breaker" type. The blade is steel, single-edged, fullered on both sides with a re-curved or 'yataghan-shape.: There is french writting on the spline of the blade with the date 1867. There are serial numbers on the bayonet and the sheath but they don't match although this is the correct scabbard for this bayonet. There is a 'strike' mark on one side of the grip but just adds to the character of the piece. Nice! $125.00
Here's a little sad iron that's often mistaken for a child's toy. Actually officers took little sad irons along with them to iron the collars on their uniform shirts while in camp. One simply has to look their best! This little iron measures about 3 3/4 inches long by about 1 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches tall. There are traces of old gold paint on it. It could have been in a Grand Army of the Republic Hall as a display piece as they liked to paint every thing either gold or silver. Nice little iron with no markings on it whatsoever. This is a little accessory piece that's rarely seen. $45.00
Here's a Civil War era Muley Saddle that I picked up from Virginia in the Shenadoah Valley area. The saddle is in good condition but I don't believe it can be used for anything but display. It's missing one of the hooded stirrups but it's a very reasonably priced display piece that fits right into a Confederate Cavalry display! Purchase for $295.00 Look at the pics!
I've picked up some confederate notes so here goes! All guaranteed Authentic!
This first bill is a type 65 Feb. 17, 1864 SN# 15692 Confederate $100 note that's been torn in half and taped back together again. This is the "Women of the South" featuring Lucy Pickens, the wife of Francis W. Pickens who was governor of South Carolina 1860-1862. Confederate cabinet member George Randolph rightside. Two Confederate soldiers at lower left. Other than the tear this bill is in pretty good condition. $65.00
Here is a fine Confederate $20 note, type 67, Feg 17, 1864 SN# 27908. This piece has folds and a couple of tiny pin holes but not bad at all. Blue back. Not cancelled. Nice! $65.00
Here is a fine Confederate $2 note, Type 61, April 6, 1863. clean back. Some folds but still very nice. Looks a little worn but no cut cancels. $55.00
Here's another CS $2 note being a Type 70 note, Feb. 17, 1864, SN# 40179 with a clean reverse. This one has a little more wear than the previous $2 note but still a good example. This one has folds as well but no cut cancels. $50.00
Here's another CS $10 note. This one is a Type 28, Sept. 2, 1861 note with the serial number of 133422. This one is fine with a couple of pin holes and folds. Still very nice! Clean back. $50.00
Here's another fine CS $10 note being the Type 67, Feb 17, 1864. There are a couple of folds but no holes and no cuts. Nice! $65.00 Note: That little logo you see in the bottom right of the bill in both photos is just in the photograph and not on the note itself.
Here's an original Anheuser-Busch 1952 Rendition of the original 'CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT' on cardboard by O. Becker. It measures 41" X 28" and has had the original wood grained cardboard painted white to supposively cover up the Budweiser advertising- good art but belonged to prohibitionists. The original dated 1952 sticker is on the back. There is a couple of places where pins were put in but you have to really look to find them. Check out the pics as I'm sure there is artistic licensing here but it's quite graphic! Nice color and would look great on the wall! Little damage here and there but I don't see many of these around now. $175.00
Here's a nice example of an 1850's photograph referred to as a Daguerrotype. Looking at it from certain angles makes it look like a mirror. It was a poisonious occupation that used mercury in the photographic process on a copper plate so photographers turned to ambrotypes and tintypes for safety. This photo is in the 6th plate size and is very clear with some spotting to the plate on the lower left hand side. The case is in good condition with tape on the spline. Still clear and definitely a look into the past. This young man was probably 18 or 19 in this photograph and definitely old enough to participate in the Civil War some 10 years or so later. $45.00
Here is a English made Snake Buckle and keeper that is made of tinned iron construction. This piece came from a Cincinnati Costume shop years ago. I believe it to be old unusued stock, perhaps from Bannermans. This type buckle was used by both sides during the War although it's usually associated with Confederates. $95.00
This is an 8 inch US Mortar Shell that has been deactivated and is safe to display. This piece is in very nice condition and weights about 45 pounds. Sorry but I don't know where it was gathered from. These items show up from time to time and unfortunately the history has been lost. Well, it is what it is! Nice condition! $325.00
SOLD! Here's a blacksmith made pair of Iron Knuckles of the Civil War Era. Iron and lead knuckles were popular amongst the soldiers for personal protection. These knucks were made from one piece of strip iron being curved around to fit over the fingers and into the palm. They have been cleaned some as they were very rusty when found but they should patina back up in those cleaner areas. Most of the original dark patina is present. Very unique and definitely one of a kind! $125.00 See a very close example of this type of iron knuckles in Lord's Civil War Encyclopedia.
This is an item we picked up in Chicago. This is most likely a Civil War Smoking Cap used by a soldier because of the '6' insignia added to the front. Could be a Zouave cap or fez but most likely a smoking cap. This piece is red wool with blue tassels. I've included a photo of a soldier wearing such a cap but the photo is not for sale. The cap is in great shape but the tassels show age and wear. Take a look! From Kennebunkport, Maine $375.00
This is a Hotchkiss Shell - Complete - This is a 3" case shot with 3 flame grooves. Nose, base and forcing band are entact. Has a brass paper time fuse holder. This piece has ground action but has been cleaned and coated to prevent further damage. Sorry, but the info on where it was dug has been lost with the loss of the collector who owned it. Still a very nice displayable shell! The shell is safe to display as it has been disarmed. About 7 inches long. From a Zionsville, In estate. $295.00
Here's what we think is a Wagon type Medical Cask/Canteen. This all oak piece measures about 22 inches long and 8 inches tall at the ends not counting the feet. There are 4 iron rivited bands that look to have been painted. The screw fill top and the spigot are made of brass to prevent corrosion. The 2 wire bales that hold the carry handles are also made of heavy brass. The only markings I can find on this unique piece is stampings of 'WT 12 LBS'. The bands are somewhat loose due to wood shrinkage and this piece wouldn't hold wine or water any longer but it is unique and large! One of the base feet is broken on one side but all there and could be repaired if you wanted to. I believe this piece has been refinished but it looks great! $275.00 Below the photo of this keg is an reproduced page from Francis Lord's Civil War Encyclopedia which talks about an Ambulance Water Keg. The one I have is very similiar except that our's has 2 handles while the one in the article has one handle. Their's is also marked MED. DEPT. and ours is unmarked except for the stampings. Take a look and compare! Even our feet and spigot is exactly the same as the one in the picture from Lord's!
Here we have a large print of an original painting done my 'MARLA' '98 and so marked. This is a very poinant setting showing a 10th Regiment Buffalo soldier saying goodbye to his wife and child. The 10th Cavalry was formed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1866. Very high standards of recruitment were set by the regimental commander and Civil War hero Benjamin Grierson. As a result, recruitment and organization of the unit required slightly over one year. By the end of July 1867 eight companies of enlisted men had been recruited from the Departments of Missouri, Arkansas, and the Platte. Life at Leavenworth was not pleasant for the 10th. The Fort's commander, who was admittedly opposed to African- Americans serving in the regular army, made life as difficult as he could on the new troopers. Grierson sought to have his regiment transferred, and subsequently received orders moving the regiment to Fort Riley, Kansas later that summer. Within two months of the transfer, the final four companies were in place. For the next eight years, the 10th was stationed at numerous forts throughout Kansas and Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). They provided guards for workers of the Kansas and Pacific Railroad, strung miles of new telegraph lines, and to a large extent built Fort Sill. Throughout this period, they were constantly patrolling the reservations in an attempt to prevent Indian raids into Texas. In 1867 and 68, the 10th participated in Gen. Sherman's winter campaigns against the Cheyennes, Arapahos, and Comanches. Units of the 10th prevented the Cheyenne from fleeing to the northwest, thus allowing Custer and the 7th Cavalry to defeat them at the decisive battle near Fort Cobb, Indian Territory. In 1875, the 10th Cavalry moved its headquarters to Fort Concho in west Texas. Other companies were assigned to various forts throughout the area. The regiment's mission in Texas was to protect mail and travel routes, control Indian movements, provide protection from Mexican revolutionaries and outlaws, and to gain a knowledge of the areas terrain. The regiment proved highly successful in completing their mission. The 10th scouted 34,420 miles of uncharted terrain, opened more than 300 miles of new roads, and laid over 200 miles of telegraph lines. The scouting activities took the troops through some of the harshest and most desolate terrain in the nation. These excursions allowed the preparation of excellent maps detailing scarce water holes, mountain passes, and grazing areas that would later allow for settlement of the area. These feats were accomplished while having to be constantly on the alert for hit-and-run raids from the Apaches. The stay in west Texas produced tough soldiers, who became accustomed to surviving in an area that offered few comforts and no luxuries. The 10th Cavalry played an important role in the 1879-80 campaign against Chief Victorio and his renegade band of Apaches. Victorio and his followers escaped from their New Mexico reservation and wreaked havoc throughout the southwest on their way to Mexico. Col. Grierson and the 10th attempted to prevent Victorio's return to the U.S., and particularly his reaching New Mexico where he could cause additional problems with the Apaches still on the reservations. Grierson, realizing the importance of water in the harsh region, decided the best way to intercept Victorio was to take control of potential water holes along his route. The campaign called for the biggest military concentration ever assembled in the Trans-Pecos area. Six troops of the 10th Cavalry were assigned to patrol the area from the Van Horn Mountains west to the Quitman Mountains, and north to the Sierra Diablo and Delaware Mountains. Encounters with the Indians usually resulted in skirmishes, however the 10th engaged in major confrontations at Tinaja de las Palmas (a water hole south of Sierra Blanca) and at Rattlesnake Springs (north of Van Horn). These two engagements halted Victorio and forced him to retreat to Mexico. Although Victorio and his band were not captured, the campaign conducted by the 10th was successful in preventing them from reaching New Mexico. The 10th's efforts at containment exhausted the Apaches. Soon after they crossed the border, Victorio and many of his warriors were killed by Mexican troops on October 14, 1880. In 1885, the regiment was transferred to the Department of Arizona. Once again the 10th was involved in the arduous pursuit of renegade Apaches under the leadership of Geronimo, Mangus, and the Apache Kid. After twenty years of service in some of the most undesirable posts in the southwest, the regiment, now under the command of Colonel John K. Mizner, was transferred to the Department of Dakota in 1891. The regiment served at various posts in Montana and Dakotas until 1898. During the Spanish-American the four regiments served in Cuba and fought along side Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" and other units. While Teddy Roosevelt and his highly political volunteers got more press attention, the 10th Cavalry commanded by Col. John J. Pershing was instrumental in taking San Juan Hill. Many white officers refused to command black units thinking it would hurt their careers. Col. Pershing was given the nickname "Black Jack" because of his loyalty to the 10th and its troopers. It could hardly have hurt his career since he went on to command the American Expeditionary Forces in France in WWI and became the most famous American general of the first half of this century. In 1916 Black Jack Pershing was given the assignment of leading a campaign into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa. Pershing requested that the 10th Cavalry accompany him. The year spent chasing Villa proved to be the 10th Cavalry's toughest assignment. Finding Pancho Villa was like trying to catch a rat in a cornfield. Villa always seemed to stay ahead of the Army and avoid capture. America's leaders soon lost interest in the Campaign and focused their attention on World War I which was raging in Europe. However the Europeans had been unable to find a use for the Cavalry troops which were already in the theater. The 10th Cavalry spent the war in the United States. In World War II a similar thing happened to the cavalrymen. The 10th Cavalry was relegated to caretaker duties at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Then in 1944 the 9th and 10th Cavalry were deactivated. But in 1958 the Ninth and Tenth Regiments were reactivated, and today, the First and Second Tank Battalions of the Tenth Cavalry at Fort Knox, Kentucky wear the Buffalo symbol. The Ninth Cavalry has a helicopter battalion in the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. NOTE: These units made up of black enlisted personnel and white officers were not the first of such units to serve on the Western Frontier. During late 1865 or early 1866 companies from the 57th United States Colored Infantry Regiment (Arkansas) and the 125th United States Colored Infantry Regiment (Kentucky) were assigned to posts in New Mexico to provide protection for white settlers in the area, and escort those going further west. Some of the companies served as mounted infantry.
This is an outstanding print that I'm still learning about and will post as soon as I find out more info. This print has been professionally framed and the framing along cost a pretty penny! Take a look at this outstanding print! You'll love it! $175.00
This is something you never see. This is an original form for APPLICATION FOR MEDAL being form No. 0714 dated March 1, 1924. This form is to be used by veterans of the Civil War, Indian, Spanish, Spanish Service, Philippine, Philippine Congressional, China, Cuban Occupation, Porto Rican Occupation, Cuban Pacification, Mexican Service, and Mexican Border medals! WW1 wasn't listed on this form yet! There are actually 2 pages, one original and one copy. First time I've seen these and I have a few copies. $10 each guaranteed original and unused!
This is an old 1/6th plate thermoplastic case showing different fireman scenes on the front. Check out the pics! The case has a few cracks in it on the inside that you can't see on the outside and it's somewhat warped from heat. It also needs a pad on the inside cover but it would look great with an old firefighter photograph in it. The paper inside has the following info on it: Littlefield, Parsons & Col, Manufacturers of Daguerrotype Cases. L.P. & Co. are the sold proprietors and only legal manufacturers of UNION CASES with the embracing Rivited Hinges . Patented October 14, 1856, and April 21, 1857. The Hinges are a little loose o n this case as well. Nice old displayable antique piece! $145.00
This is a 12 inch tall X 7 1/2 inch wide bust of Abraham Lincoln. It has a very small area on the tip of the nose that's missing the gold. I don't know if this is plaster, chalk, or what but it is hollow. Still fairly heavy. Nice piece of Lincoln memorabilia. Don't know how old it is but I got it at a Civil War show from a dealer. $45.00 
Here is a great rare Cabinet Photograph find. This one is real nice. Check out the man standing at his cabinet doors with his beautiful hunting dog and percussion shotgun. This 1800s Rifle man Hunter Dog Gun Photo has great detail with minor edge wear. Overall condition is good for this neat old item. Just an great Photo !! $45.00
This is an original 1925 movie poster promoting a film Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle at Light Big Horn! The poster states: COMING!! THE MIGHTY EPIC SPECTACLE OF THE OLD-TIME WEST CUSER'S LAST FIGHT COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE AT LITTLE BIG HORN - A THOMAS H. INCE SPECIAL PRODUCTION - THE GREATEST INDIAN FRONTIER SPECTACLE EVER SHOWN - DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN PIONEER - FAMOUS INDIAN UPRISING IN 1876 UNDER THE BLOODTHIRSTY SITTING BULL - TAKEN IN THE BLACK HILLS. OVER A YEAR IN THE MAKING (COPYRIGHT 1925) WILL BE SHOWN AT" The date space is blank as this poster was never used. At the bottom of the poster is "Hurd of Harvey in Iowa, Show Printer". There is a little crinkling at the bottom of the poster that will be covered up when matted. The entire poster measures a whopping 14 X 22 inches and will look outstanding framed and hanging on your wall! This would be a great addition to either a General George Custer collection or to a movie poster collection! Guaranteed Original! $250.00
. CDV of a young gentleman sporting some nice sideburns and a moustache with his hair slightly jostled.. He is wearing a suit and sitting kind of sideways. The back of the card has a 2 cent revenue stamp that is machine cancelled. The backmark is BRADLEY & RULOFSON PHOTOGRAPHERS of San Franciso! Excellent! $10.00
Here's another Whiskey flask and it's about round being 5 1/2 inches tall with a small flat base to stand on. The flask is snap molded and the glass is a little 'sick' and needs cleaned. Lots of imperfections in the glass but no cracks or breaks. $25.00
This is an excellent CS Confederate envelope / cover address to Mr. George W. Creasey Manchester, Chesterfield Co. VA in care of Capt L.M. Burford. There is an excellent 5 cent Jefferson Davis stamp CSA #4 Stone litograph that is much more of a green than our pic shows (stamp alone worth $150.00) affixed to the upper left hand corner and the cancellation stamp of New London MAR (march I believe) 27 (the envelope is much more yellow or manilla than the pic shows. The date is not seen. There is something else written on the lower left hand corner but I can't make it out. George W. Creasy was in the 18th Virginia Infantry and was part of Longstreet's Corps. ,General Picketts Brigade. The unit was involved in action at Balls Bluff on Bull Run, Manassas; fighting around Yorktown and Williamsburg ;Seven Pines; Gaines Mill; Frasiers Farm; the second battle of Manassas; battles of Boonsboro and Sharpsburg; Gettysburg; Petersburg & Five Forks and made its last stand with the old Picketts Division,at the battle of Saylers Creek. Excellent Unit! Too bad we don't have the letter too !! $125.00
CIVIL WAR ARMS PURCHASES AND DELIVERIES: A facsimile reprint of the master list of Civil War weapons purchases and deliveries including small arms, cannon, ordnance and projectiles,introduction by Stuart C. Mowbray. Reprinted here in its original format is the single most quoted source of information about Civil War weapons. It is so important that many authors have called it the "bible" of Civil War arms research. Also known as "Executive Document # 99," this massive publication is a comprehensive list of every single weapons purchase made by the Union - over 300 pages of detailed entries. 300+ pp., 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". Hardcover. BRAND NEW NEVER READ BOOK! $39.50 
RARE! Confederate Artillery Pass Box!!. A most desirable brown bridle leather Confederate Artillery pass box of the American Civil War. A real rarity in and of it’s itself. This piece of Confederate Artillery gear is well documented though, as far as we are aware, it is one of only four examples known to collectors. (There was only 3 known before I found this one in an antique shop). There is a published example in the Museum of Mobile collection (see: "Confederate Mobile: A Pictorial History" by Caldwell Delaney p. 208) and one was offered by the HORSE SOLDIER ( a very well known Gettysburg Civil War dealer) a few years ago in their Cat. # 27. The heavy leather pass box has a cylindrical body measuring approximately 10 ½ inches in length by 4 ¼ inches wide with an oval wood bottom and the leather body is joined by brass rivits on one side and sewn on the other side. Like the mentioned examples in the above text this one retains it’s original leather strap with iron buckle and snap hooks. This example has with it a separate iron snap hook for wear on the waist belt. This one is RARE! Our price $950.00 Gunsight Antiques had another example on a separate website. It's just like this one! Their example was $2750.00
This is a very nice unused postal cover showing a negro on all fours with a whip and the words "WHAR 'S JEFF DAVIS?" and is done by King & Baird Prs Sampson St. Philada. Excellent condition!!! $35.00 
Early war engraving of Gen. Grant when he only had 2 stars on his shoulder straps. Not having many photo's of Grant in his early career during the Civil War and eager to find out anything about this great General who captured Fort Donaldson many photographers took great artistic license with his image. This one is very kind to the great warrior! $25.00 no backmark.
Cabinet Card Photograph of a young man in Uniform with a photographers imprint of Lamsom of Portland,ME. This is an indian war era photograph showing a young man in uniform coat with sgt's stripes and a script A on his collar. There is another insignia on his collar but I can't make it out. I believe his buttons are Maine State Seal buttons as well. Nice one! $45.00
Here we have a very nice Civil War Vintage ring with a gold shield applied to it. Applying gold to siver is no easy feat! The ring is coin silver which went out of use in the 1800's. I believe the ring was made to engrave but no engraving was done to the shield. I believe it to be a man's ring and it'll just fit my small finger nicely. I have fat fingers! Nice old piece! $225.00
This is an original discharge for Thomas W. Sherrill. Enlisted on 9/6/1864 as a Private.
On 9/6/1864 he mustered into "K" Co. IN 43rd Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 8/14/1865. Here is a history of the 43rd Indiana: Forty-third Infantry INDIANA
(3-YEARS)
Forty-third Infantry. Cols., George K. Steele, William E.
McLean John C. Major; Lieut.-Cols., William E. McLean, John C.
Major, Wesley W. Norris; Majs., William L. Farrow, John C.
Major, Wesley W. Norris, Charles W. Mess.
This regiment was organized at Terre Haute and was mustered in
Sept. 27, 1861. Soon afterward it moved to Spottsville, Ky.,
thence to Calhoun, where it went into camp until late in Feb.,
1862.
It was transferred to Missouri, attached to Gen. Pope's army,
and participated in the siege of New Madrid and Island No. 10.
Later it was with Foote's gunboat fleet at Port Pillow for 69
days and was the first Union regiment to land in the city of
Memphis.
With the 42nd Ind., it formed the garrison there for two weeks
until reinforced. In July, 1862, it was ordered up the White
River, Ark., and later to Helena. It accompanied Hovey's
expedition to Grenada, Miss., and on its return to Helena took
part in the expedition to Yazoo pass.
At the battle of Helena it supported a battery, repulsing
three attacks and capturing a regiment greater in numbers than
its own. It assisted in the capture against Little Rock, and
re-enlisted there in Jan. 1864. It moved with the expedition
being engaged at Elkin's and Jenkins' Ferries, Camden and
Marks' Mills.
At the latter place its brigade engaged in guarding a train of
wagons from Camden to Pine Bluff, was attacked by 5,000 of
Marmaduke's cavalry, the 43d losing nearly 200 in killed,
wounded and missing. Among the captured were 104 reenlisted
veterans. It was furloughed home June 10 and while there it
volunteered to go to Frankfort, Ky., which was threatened by
Morgan's cavalry.
It remained at Frankfort until the enemy left that part of the
state, and on the way home it was in a skirmish with
guerrillas near Eminence, Ky. At the conclusion of its
furlough the regiment was placed on duty at Indianapolis,
guarding prisoners at Camp Morton.
Of 164 men captured in Arkansas and taken to the enemy's
prison at Tyler, Tex., 10 or 12 died, the others returning in
March, 1865, and joining the regiment at Indianapolis.
The regiment was mustered out June 14, 1865. Its original
strength was 985; gain by recruits, 1,154; reenlistments, 165;
total, 2,304. Loss by death, 206, desertion, 121; unaccounted
for, 285.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
Says on the discharge that he was a substitute and not entitled to Bounty. Nice condition! $125.00
This is a large original descriptive list andaccount of pay and clothing for John D. Pierce. John was a Private in Co. I 120th Indiana Volunteers. Here is a history of the 120th Indiana. One Hundred and Twentieth Infantry
INDIANA
(3-YEARS)
One Hundred and Twentieth Infantry. -- Cols. Richard F. Barter
Allen W. Prather, Reuben C. Kise; Lieut.-Cols., Allen W.
Prather, Reuben C. Kise, John M. Barcus, Majs., Reuben C.
Kise, Edward B. Brasher, John M. Barcus, Albert Knowles.
This regiment was organized in the winter of 1863 at Columbus,
and was mustered in March 1, 1864. It left the state March
20, proceeding to Louisville, Ky., where it was assigned to a
brigade with Hovey's division.
It moved to Nashville and on April 5, for Charlestown, Tenn.,
being assigned to the 1st brigade, 1st division, 23rd army
corps. Moving May 2 in the Atlanta campaign, it was engaged
at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, taking a conspicuous part and
joining in the charge which routed the enemy; in the assault
of Kennesaw Mountain, and in the battle before Atlanta, July
22.
It was in the siege of Atlanta and in constant skirmishing
until its evacuation being engaged at Jonesboro and Lovejoy's
Station. Col. Barter resigning Sept. 15, Lieut.-Col. Prather
was promoted to the colonelcy of the regiment, which moved in
the pursuit of Hood in October as far as Summerville.
It was detached from Sherman's army, Oct. 30, and ordered to
Nashville, being in skirmishes at Columbia, and in the battle
at Franklin, on Nov. 30, losing 48 in killed and wounded, Maj.
Brasher being mortally wounded.
Moving to Nashville, it took position in line of battle and
took part in the battle of Dec. 15-16, joining in the pursuit
of Hood's retreating forces, and going into camp at Clifton,
Tenn. Embarking Jan. 15, 1865, it moved to Cincinnati, thence
to Washington City, from whence it proceeded to New Berne, N.
C.
Moving on March 6, with its division towards Kinston, it was
in a sharp fight at Wise's Forks on the 8th and again on the
10th, when a furious assault was repulsed with heavy loss on
the enemy. The regiment occupied a position in the center,
exposed to the heaviest attack, and lost 7 killed and 48
wounded.
Joining the forces under Gen. Cox at Kinston, it moved to
Goldsboro, meeting Sherman's army which had arrived from
Fayetteville. It was in camp at Goldsboro until April 10,
when it moved towards Smithfield, proceeding thence to
Raleigh, where it was engaged in provost duty with the army
encamped about the city.
It then moved to Charlotte, N. C., May 10, remaining there for
three months and moving thence to Greensboro. It was ordered
to Raleigh, Aug. 21, for garrison duty. Col. Prather resigned
Sept. 9, Lieut.-Col. Kise was promoted colonel, and on Dec. 2,
was made brigadier-general of volunteers for distinguished
services.
The regiment was mustered out Jan. 6 1866. Original strength,
976; gain by recruits, 219; total, 1,195. Loss by death, 151 ;
desertion 5 2.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3, p. 178
The piece is large and has a couple of seam separations but the paper is in great condition and not fragile. Feb. 1865 and shows John got Trousers, Shirt, Bootees, GreatCoat, etc. $40.00
This is a nice piece of Civil War paper which is a voucher for paying Henry McFarland who was a US paymaster. The period was from March 27th, 1863 to April 30th 1863. There are some seam separations on this document but the paper is in good condition. Looks like old $190.15 which included pay for himself, a private servant, clothing for the servant, and food for himself and the servant. Looks like there were 2 servants and their names were John Francis and William Kneeland. They were both light complexion with blue eyes and brown hair. This would make a great framed piece! $25.00
This is a used Union Cover with rose 3 cent Washington stamp addressed to Miss Julia E. Jenks at French Creek, Allamaka, Iowa. It's better condition than what our pic shows. Has a poem entitled BEAUTIFUL THOUGHTS on the left side and is dated 1865. Nice old stamp with cancellation. Has been opened on the left end. $45.00
This is a Confederate Cover from Pamplins oct, 18th. probably 1862 or 1863. The cover is addressed to Miss Lallie Thackston- Doorlington heith- Prince Edward Virginia. Has the blue large size CSA #2 TJ 1861 Stamp. Nice large Early CS stamp! Cover has bottom flap missing. $150.00
Another very good Confederate cover with late war small Jeff Davis 10 cent stamp. The cover is from and marked OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF TAXES - OFFICIAL BUSINESS and is hand cancelled CANACL JAN 23, 1865 with something else under that. The cover is addressed to Alex. Donnan. Esq. Petersburg, Va. Some water staining on the ends but not bad. I'll bet this is one tax bill that didnt' get paid!!! $145.00
This Confederate cover has the early green Jeff Davis 5 cent stamp on it and it is addressed to Mrs. Catherine Roulhae , Hillsboro , Orange County, -N.C.- The cover was opened by raising the flap. Good condition!! $125.00
This cover is addressed to H. (Henry) W. Spafford Quartermasters Clerk 4th VT Regiment Washington D.C. Here is Henry's stats: Henry W. Spafford
Residence Bennington VT;
Enlisted on 9/4/1861 as a Private.
On 9/21/1861 he mustered into "A" Co. VT 4th Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 10/25/1864
He was Mustered Out on 7/13/1865
He was listed as:
* POW 10/11/1863 (place not stated)
* Paroled 3/21/1864 (place not stated)
Promotions:
* Comm Sergt 5/28/1862
* 1st Lieut 11/6/1864 (1st Lieut & Quartermaster)
Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* 11/6/1864 from company A to Field & Staff
Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
Here is a history of the 4th VT They were at Gettysburg!!: VERMONT
FOURTH REGIMENT.
(THREE YEARS.)
BY LIEUTENANT-COLONEL STEPHEN M. PINGREE.
THE Fourth Regiment Vermont Volunteer Infantry, was raised
chiefly in late August and early September, 1861,
simultaneously with the Fifth regiment. The Fourth, to the
extent of nearly nine of its ten companies, was raised on the
east side of the mountains, while the Fifth, in fully as great
a proportion, was being recruited on the westside.
Company A of the Fourth was fully raised in, and very near
to Bennington county. Windsor county furnished a larger number
than any other for the Fourth, being company C, most of E, a
considerable part of K, and a fraction of B--the larger part of
B being from Orange county; D was largely from Orleans county,
with a fraction from the northwesterly part of Windham county;
F was from Windham county, largely along the Connecticut River
in Brattleboro, Rockingham and between; G and H were chiefly
from Washington and Caledonia counties; I was largely from
Windham county, though partly from the north-easterly part of
the State,while K--except as above stated, and a small fraction
from Windham-was from Washington county and the north-westerly
part of Orange county.
Its original aggregate, as a regiment, was 1,048, of whom
it is believed less than forty deserted, some of whom returned.
The most numerous desertions were from companies C and K. The
smallest losses, "killed and died of wounds," (battle losses)
were in B, E, F, I and K, and of these, ten in B was the least.
Four companies--A, C, D and G--each lost over twice that
number. Twelve officers and one hundred fifty enlisted men
died in battle; one officer and two hundred seventy-nine
enlisted men died of disease and as prisoners, sixty of whom
died in Confederate prisons.
In the battle of the Wilderness, Va., in May, 1864, seven
officers were killed and eleven wounded, one of whom died of
his wounds, and out of less than five hundred fifty enlisted
men in that battle, forty-one were killed outright. Two
hundred twenty-three were wounded, forty-three mortally, and
four were missing; so that, in this battle, the actual death
loss was eighty-four, the largest suffered by any Vermont
regiment in one battle, and a loss seldom equalled by any
infantry regiment in a single engagement during the war. Its
total losses by death were in excess of those of any other
infantry regiment from the State. The first Colonel, Edwin H.
Stoughton, was but 23 years of age. He was the youngest
officer to take a regiment from Vermont, and is believed to
have been the youngest from New England. His brother, Charles
B., (Second Col.) was made Colonel at 21.
The regiment was mustered in at Brattleboro, September 20,
1861, started for Washington next day, and in five days joined
the other Vermont troops then in Virginia, at Camp Advance, and
was soon followed by the Fifth and Sixth, which, with the
Second and Third who had "gone before," made up the "Old
Vermont Brigade," which remained unbroken, save by casualties,
and was present at the surrender of Lee. Like other Vermont
organizations the Fourth was fortunate both in its officers and
its men. It was also extremely fortunate to form part of a
brigade, organized and commanded by that gallant and unexcelled
soldier, Gen. W. T. H. Brooks; to form a part of a division,
led by the brave and soldierly Wm. F. Smith--"Baldy"--and of a
corps--Old Sixth--which, under the command of Franklin, and
later, of the incomparable Sedgwick, became the pride and idol
of the volunteer service. "Over all this waved the Greek
Cross" never humbled and never dishonored.
To have been esteemed worthy, for nearly four years of
war, to share the companionship in arms of our fellow regiments
from Vermont, and to have borne in their opinion a deserving
part of the great work of the Old Brigade, ought to be, and is,
accepted as a sure passport that the Fourth regiment was all it
need to have been, or claims to be. Her history is everywhere
a part of the history of a brigade famed throughout our Nation,
and whose losses in battle, killed and mortally wounded, exceed
those of any other brigade in the Union armies, east or
west.
ENGAGEMENTS.
Lee's Mills, Va., April 16, 1862.
Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862.
Golding's Farm, Va., June 26, 1862.
Savage's Station, Va., June 29, 1862.
White Oak Swamp, Va., June 30, 1862.
Crampton's Gap, Md., Sept. 14, 1862.
Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862.
Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862.
Marye's Heights, Va., May 3, 1863.
Salem Heights, Va., May 4, 1863.
Fredericksburg, Va., June 5, 1863.
Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863.
Funkstown, Md., July 10, 1863.
Rappahannock Station, Va., Nov. 7, 1863.
Wilderness, Va., May 5 to 10, 1864.
Spottsylvania, Va., May 10 to 18, 1864.
Cold Harbor, Va., June 1 to 12, 1864.
Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864.
Weldon Railroad, Va., June 23, 1864.
Charlestown, W. Va., August 21, 1864.
Opequan, Va., Sept. 13, 1864.
Winchester, Va., Sept. 19 1864.
Fisher's Hill, Va., Sept. 21 and 22, 1864.
Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864.
Petersburg, Va., March 25 and 27, 1865.
Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865.
Nice Cover with 3 cent Rose Washington Stamp. The photo of Henry is just to show you what he looked like and it is not for sale. $65.00
This is an excellent smaller cover with a pink 3 cent stamp with a ROCHESTER NY JAN cancellation on the upper right hand corner. There is a nice patriotic display on the upper left hand corner. The cover is addressed to Miss Abbie B. Clark - Danville - Lavingston Co. - N.Y. Clean cut opening on end. Nice! $45.00
This is an unused Civil War Political cover printed in brown ink which shows a Monkey sitting in a chair smoking with the words under it THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF THE "SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY," NOW ASSEMBLED, JULY 20TH 1863. A little rough around the edges but great Politic Satire! $35.00
This is a nice small cover addressed to Miss Lydia B. Cook of Brookville, New Haven, VT. There is a nice stamp of an American Flag on the upper left hand corner of the cover with the words PROTECT IT! under the flag. There is a nice rose colored Washington 3 cent stamp on the upper right hand corner that has been cancelled. There is also written "I received this June 6th, 1862". Also "I answered this Aug 15th 1862". Also on the back is written "July 3d 1862". The cover was opened by cutting the top. $65.00
Voucher No. 86. The paper in this document is in good condition but there is separation at the seams. This is to Roger E. Perkins, Clerk for H. McFarland Paymaster. This document is for Perkins to get paid. He earned $58.33 from March 5th 1863 to April 5th 1863. This would look great under glass! $25.00
This is a great old actual photo postcard of a line of Indian Squaws watching "the dance" at Rosebud S. Dak. Better than my pic shows. This is a line of squaws with an American Flag. On the back is writing which says 'Some of the squaws who do the sining while the buck Indians dance.' This card is probably from the teens or 20's. Nice condition and was never sent anywhere. Excellent condition! $35.00
This is a great heavy postcard or cabinet card sized advertising card showing Spanish American War leader Joe Wheeler who was a former Confederate General during the Civil War! The bottom of the card has on it JOSEPH C. WHEELER, MAJOR GENERAL VOLUNTEERS. The back of the card advertises FAIRBANK'S FAIRY SOAP - PURE WHITE FLOATING and goes on to talk about it. Excellent piece!! $45.00
Another excellent image which has been cut down a bit but not affecting the image at all. This image shows a young lad sitting on a rock next to his horse with a black dog at his feet. Check out the saddle on that horse! Outstanding! Probably 1860's-70's. $65.00
This cabinet card shows 4 young men playing cards and drinking whiskey. Every Mother's nightmare! The bottom of the card has the photographers logo of H. OLIVANT - HENNESSY, O.T. which stands for Oklahoma Territory. Before Oklahoma was a state! Oklahoma Territory was located almost in the center of the state with seven counties; (1) Logan (2) Oklahoma (3) Cleveland (4) Canadian, (5) Kingfisher (6) Payne and (7) Beaver. Surrounding Oklahoma Territory was Indian Territory.
The back of the card has the name of Sam Morrow on it. Very good condition! $95.00
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Another Excellent cabinet card showing a baby girl laying on a fur blanket of some sort. This is a great image from W.C.Downing - Ardmore, Ind. Ter. Indian Territory!
Oklahoma Territory was located almost in the center of the state with seven counties; (1) Logan (2) Oklahoma (3) Cleveland (4) Canadian, (5) Kingfisher (6) Payne and (7) Beaver. Surrounding Oklahoma Territory was Indian Territory. In 1890 three Judicial Districts were established in Indian Territory: First District, covering the area of Cherokee and Creek Nations with Muskogee as the court seat; Second District covering the area of the Choctaw Nation with South McAlester as the court seat; Third District covering the area of Seminole and Chickasaw Nations with Ardmore as the court seat. $35.00
This is a CDV showing a Civil War era German Cavalry Officer. Full standing view with sword and kepi on table. German backmark of C.S.STRAUFS PHOTOGRAPH SCHWERIN, BISCHEFSTRASSE NO. 5. $35.00
A nice CDV of Tom and Lavinia (Warren) Thumb! Nice condition CDV showig full standing views. TOM THUMB
(Charles Sherwood Stratton)
Charles Sherwood Stratton (Tom Thumb) was born Jan. 4, 1838, in Bridgeport, Conn., to Sherwood Edward Stratton, a carpenter, and his wife, Cynthia. The parents, "normal" sized adults reportedly were embarrassed that their son was a dwarf.
In 1842, P. T. Barnum discovered Charles, who measured 25 inches and weighed 15 pounds, only six pounds more than his birth weight.
Barnum touted the child as an 11-year-old European marvel and taught him to sing, dance, mime and act. During their dealings together, they traveled around the world and met various leaders and royalty, including President Abraham Lincoln and Britain's Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren were married Feb. 10, 1863, in New York City's Grace Episcopal Church. The newlyweds stood atop a grand piano to receive 2,000 guests.
Tom Thumb died of a stroke on July 15, 1883. His funeral was attended by more than 10,000 people. Lavinia remarried on April 6, 1885, to an Italian dwarf, Count Primo Magri. She died Nov. 25, 1919.
LAVINIA WARREN
(Mrs. Tom Thumb)
Mercy Lavinia Warren Bump was born Oct. 31, 1841, in Middleborough, Mass., to James S. and Huldah P. Bump. She had four brothers, George, James, Sylvanus and Benjamin, all of whom reached six feet or more by adulthood, and two sisters, Caroline Delia, a normal-sized person, and Huldah (later known as Minnie Warren), who grew to 32 inches.
Before being hired by P. T. Barnum in 1862 to appear in his American Museum in New York City, Lavinia spent four years with a relative's traveling boat show steaming up and down the Mississippi River. She was employed as a teacher in a one-room country school when Barnum heard of her. Within the year, Lavinia, 21 years old and 32 inches tall, met Charles Sherwood Stratton, "General" Tom Thumb, whom she later married.
This is an unmounted tintype showing a young man wearing an apron. He could be a blacksmith, a butcher or whatever. Nice condition! $25.00
This is another unmounted tintype showing a slightly older boy wearing an apron. Like the boy abouve he could have been a blacksmith, butcher or whatever. Both photos came together. $25.00
This CDV shows an older gentleman in a sitting pose but the best thing about this CDV is the Civil War Eagle and Shield motif that is so desired by collectors on the reverse. The backmark is KELLOGG BROTHERS PHOTOGRAPHERS 279 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. $22.50
A CDV heavy card of an 18th century German or European Soldier with the photographer imprint of Stadler, Aeschach. on the front. Probably 1880's or so. Has backmark info as well. $5.00
This is a CDV of a young French Cadet or Soldier. Rather cocky young guy with kepi on table next to him. Has the name Leon on the back as well as the backmark MANDAY? PHOTOGRAPHE 49. RUE VIOLET. 49 PARIS-GRENELLE. $15.00
This is a paper mounted tintype showing a Civil War or slightly post CW Muscian with a small wind instrument in his hand. Nice full standing view showing this young man is uniform with kepi. Kepi has a wreath with something in it attached to the front. A couple of bends but just very slightly dark. $65.00
This is a paper mounted tintype showing a man on a horse. The tintype is dark but easily seen in the sunlight. This is a photo taken by J. R. Pearson's New York Gallery in Allegheny City, PA. Unusual to find this fullstanding type image of a man on a horse. $145.00
This is a paper mounted tintype showing a knees up soldier in what appears to be a gray jacket with buttons down the front. This however is a Veteran Reserve Corps Union soldier. The image is excellent with just a few minor bends and has excellent clearity and color! $250.00
Civil War Era Hard Rubber Button depecting a beautiful lady on the front. This piece is 1 inch across and is complete with the shank. $20
SOLD!
This is a nice big Mansfield Ohio medal for Civil War Vets. This piece is solid brass / bronze and measures about 2 inches across with a loop at the top. Probably part of a medal. The back side shows SAILORS AND SOLDIERS MEMORIAL BUILDING MANSFIELD OHIO JUNE 21-22-23-23
1915. The front of the medal shows WM McLAUGHLIN - MAJOR McLAUGHLINS SQUARDRON O.V.C.SEPT 28, 1861, Nice old piece! $35.00
This is a Sons Of Union Vets collar button. It's in great shape with a great dark patina. It's an exact replica of the larger membership medal. $25.00
This is an excellent set of crossed rifles insignia with pinback. Has a smaller bar below the rifles that may have had something soldered to it at one time but not lacking. Early piece! $25.00
Here is another hard rubber button with a beautiful woman on the front. This is the type that you sew on. $15.00
This is another good set of early crossed rifles with a 3 and F on them. Has a hinged pinback on the reserve. Solid pieces and in good condition. $35.00
This is a set of IW era crossed rifles for the infantry with a screwback attachment on it. There is a 15 and an E attached as well. Nice large piece! The rifles are 2 1/2 inch long. $35.00
This is a small crossed muskets insignia marked OMI on the top for the Ohio Military Institute. The rifles are about 1 1/2 inches long. This piece has two posts on the reverse for clutch backs probably. $15.00
This is a crossed rifles insignia being the M-1902 with the rifles being about 2 inches long with a 4 on top and and E under the rifles. Has a hinged pinback. $10.00
This is a set of crossed muskets with a 1 over the rifles and a D under the rifles. One barrel of one rifle is bent and needs straightened up. There are 2 hooks on the back with what appears to be the remnants of a screw back threaded rod. $15.00
We picked up some buttons here in Central Indiana. Here we have a lot of State Seal Buttons that are post Civil War but more affordable then the ones made during the Civil War and they look just the same. Some of what we have is NORTH CAROLINA, OREGON, WEST VIRGINIA, LOUISIANA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MISSISSIPPI, MONTANA, COLORADO, ARIZONA, ETC. all with different backmarks. Let us know what you are looking for as we may have it. $20 each.
Here are 2 Dragoon Buttons and they are marked with a 'D' on the chest area in the shield. The first is a large coat button and is in near perfect condition! The backmark on this one is W.H.HORSTMANN & SONS PHI and is the earlier recessed backmark dating it to the 1850's. This one is $150. LARGE COAT BUTTON IS SOLD! The second Dragoon button is also a coat button but is a little smaller than the first and is backmarked W.H.HORSTMANN & CO. FINE GILT. This one dates to the 1840's and has extra solder on the shank. Don't know if it was repaired or manufactured this way. $125.00 Pretty! 
Here are 3 early buttons. There are 2 one piece eagle I's and 1 one piece New York button. The eagle I on the left is 3/4" it is dug and backmarked SUPERIOR QUALITY the 2nd eagle I is approx. 7/8" It is nondug and backmarked A.W. SPIES RICH. Both have straight shanks but show wear. The New York is approx 7/8" and backmarked RICH STANDARD It looks to have been dug and has a small ding under the eagle and a flattened shank. The 2 eagle I's are $25 each while the New York Button is $45.00
This is a Pardon given by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia dated October 15th 1887. The Governor's signature is Fitzhugh Lee who was a great Confederate General. Fitzhugh Lee was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, on November 19, 1835. The nephew of Robert E. Lee, he attended the US Military Academy at West Point. Although his uncle, serving as superintendent of the academy, almost expelled him for misbehavior, young Lee managed to graduate in 1856. Seriously wounded while fighting in the Indian wars, he became an assistant instructor at West Point in 1861. In May of that year, however, he resigned to become a 1st lieutenant in the Confederate service. Serving as a Confederate staff officer in the Peninsula Campaign, he was eventually promoted to brigadier general (July 24, 1862) and major general (August 3, 1862). At 27, he was one of the youngest cavalry commanders in the war. Called "Fitz," he led a brigade through the Antietam Campaign, and at the Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Wounded at the Third Battle of Winchester, he stayed out of action until the last leg of the war, in which he served as Gen. Robert E. Lee's chief of cavalry corps. Fitzhugh Lee surrendered right after Appomattox. After the Civil War, Lee was elected governor, worked as a farmer and was appointed consul general in Havana. He served in the Spanish-American War as a major general in the US Volunteer Army, and retired in 1901. He later wrote a biography of his famous uncle, as well as other works about the Civil War. Lee died on April 28, 1905, in the District of Columbia. The Pardon was given to Wm. Saunders who was being held for the offense of housebreaking. He was sentenced for two years in the penitentiary in April 1887. There is also a signature of the acting Secretary of the Commonwealth and keeper of the Seals. This document is in really good shape with strong signatures. Guranteed original and authentic! $450.00 The cdv of Fitzhugh Lee is not included and only show here for display purposes. Also, my pic shows "I SOLD IT!" but I've still got it so it could still be yours!!!
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Here are 3 CDV's of lads that are Military Academy students. Two of the CDV's are of the same boy and he is identified as Richard M. Bowen age 10 years and is dated 1863. The other boy holds a kepi by his side. They are both wearing shell jackets and the same dark pants. The backmarks are E.B.Carpenter, Photographer, successor to Frank Rowell, Providence, R.I. Nice images! The one little fellow doesn't look too happy. For the 3 - $120.00
Here is a very unusal cdv of 2 adult cats! How'd they get them to sit still for these photos! Photo is in a nice oval format. Backmarked F.W.Haskins, Photographer, Holyoke, Mass. 1870's $45.00
Here is a Nice Tintype of 3 buddies of Civil War Era drinking a nice frosty mug of Beer and enjoying each others company! If I was a drinking man I'd just join in! Mounted in an old album page. Excellent condition!! $65.00
Here's an excellent condition CDV of 3 young Acrobats! This card dates to about 1870 or so and is backmarked C. Henkel, Photographer, 1288 Broadway, N.Y. $45.00
Here's another nice cdv of a full standing elderly gentleman and at the bottom of the card it's written in period ink JOHN DODGE, DR. $15.00 . Don't know why the $15.00 is written there. Perhaps in his old age he needed contributions to live and was asking for a $15.00 donation. No social security back then! $10 ($5 less than what he was asking!)
What we have here is a nice period wooden comb! This piece measures 10 inches long by 2 inches tall. The piece has a couple of age cracks in the bottom part but otherwise looks to be unused. The black handle is black wood and it looks like there was a groove that the carved wooden comb was inserted into. Good display item! $45.00
This is a hard rubber button that I believe depicts the Sixth Corps Badge. It is made of hard rubber, one inch in diameter, has a brass shank and is marked on the back: "Goodyear's P=T 1851 N.R. Co.". The reference book American Military Button Makers and Dealers; Their Backmarks & Dates says that the Novelty Rubber Company used this backmark from 1855-1870. This is a near perfect example! $65.00
RARE! RARE! Book! The Cruise of the Alabama and the Sumter from the private journals and papers of Commander Raphael Semmes, published by Carleton, New York in 1864. A very rare wartime account of two of the Confederacy's most famous commerce raiders written by Confederate naval hero Raphael Semmes and other officers. Hardcover, 328 pages, good condition overall, cover has minor staining and wear, a small chip missing from top of spine, all pages in good condition (except for first page which has foxing), tightly bound. $350.00 Has a name on the front page but can't make it out.
This is a nice unmounted full plate tinted tintype of a young gentleman of the 1850's and the 1860's. The look on his face is great. Very sharp for a large tintype! $95.00
Here's a 20th century Gettysburg Souvenir. This is a small pewter scalloped edged dish measuring about 3 1/2 inches across. The back says MADE IN JAPAN and the front says SOUVENIR OF GETTYSBURG and has scenes of DEVIL'S DEN - VIRGINIA STATE MEMORIAL & GENERAL MEADE MEMORIAL. Nice early piece! $45.00
Here's a nice little set of children's eating utensils! This is a nice little knife & fork. The bone handled knife measures about 7 inches long with pewter bolsters. There is a small crack over one of the handle rivits. The little fork is the bone handled 3 tine variety also with pewter bolsters (a little chip is out of one of them) and measures about 5 1/2 inches long. Nice little set! $45.00
Here is a whistle that I piced up. This is an old nickeled whistle that dates to the 20th century and is marked THALCO WHISTLE MADE IN JAPAN and still have the little pea in it as well. These were popular with Police, military and Marching band leaders. $5.00
