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Here's what we think is a 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
Here's a snap molded whiskey flask that's shaped and looks like a barrel on one side and is flat on the other side. It stands less than 6 inches tall and is 3 inches wide. Has imperfections in the glass. I believe the flat side was to have a lable on it but not there now. The glass is clean. $15.00
. 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 You can see another example on a separate website at http://pages.gunsightantiques.com/5052/InventoryPage/978279/5.html It's just like this one! Their example is $2750.00
We've picked up an original Regimental History for the 33rd INDIANA VETERAN VOLUNTEER INFANTRY by John R. McBride, 1900 who was the last Adjutant of the Regiment. This book is in very good condition but does have some age to it sitting on the shelf. $225.00
Here is a capsule history of the 33rd: Thirty-third Infantry INDIANA
(3 YEARS)
Thirty-third Infantry. Cols., John Coburn, James E. Burton
Lieut.-Cols., James M. Henderson, Tames E. Burton, John P.
Niederauer Majs., William J. Manker, Levin T. Miller, John P.
Niederauer, John C. Maze.
This regiment was organized at Indianapolis and was mustered
in Sept. 16, 1861. It left the state Sept. 28, and at Camp
Dick Robinson reported to Gen. Thomas.
On Oct. 13 it broke camp for Crab Orchard thence to Camp Wild
Cat, where it engaged and defeated Zollicoffer's forces. It
then moved back to Crab Orchard, where it remained until April
11, 1862, then joined Gen. George W. Morgan's forces and was
engaged in the movements resulting in the capture of
Cumberland Gap in June.
It then took part in the marches and skirmishes in eastern
Tennessee until the gap was evacuated in September. The
regiment was in various movements until Danville was reached,
camping there until the last of Jan., 1863, and then marching
to Louisville, Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin.
In March it fought Van Dorn's forces near Columbia, and was
engaged at Thompson's station, where about 400 of the regiment
were captured and nearly 100 killed and wounded. The
prisoners were paroled and about two months later were
exchanged and joined the regiment.
During this time the balance of the regiment remained at
Franklin and was in numerous engagements in that vicinity.
About the first of July it moved towards Tullahoma, was in the
advance on Shelbyville; was stationed at Manchester, Estill
Springs, Cowan, Decherd and Tracy City during September and
October, and moved to Christiana in November.
The regiment enlisted as a veteran organization in Jan. and
Feb. 1864, and returned home on furlough. It joined Sherman's
army in the spring and took part in the advance upon and siege
of Atlanta, being engaged at Resaca, Cassville, New Hope
Church, Golgotha, Kolb's Farm, Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta and
Peachtree Creek, and was then before Atlanta until the
surrender.
It was in the engagement at Turner's Ferry in August and drove
a brigade out of Atlanta Sept. 2 when the mayor surrendered
the city to Col. Coburn. The regiment's loss during this
campaign was more than 300 in killed and wounded.
It remained in camp until Nov. 15, then accompanied the army
to Savannah, was in camp there until Jan. 2, 1865, and then
took part in the march through the Carolinas, being engaged at
Averasboro and Bentonville. It was at Goldsboro from March 23
to April 10, and at Raleigh until May 1.
It then proceeded to Washington, via Richmond, and moved to
Louisville in June. While at Washington a part of the 27th,
70th and 85th regiments were assigned to the 33rd and the
whole was mustered out at Louisville July 21, 1865.
The original strength of the regiment was 948; gain, by
recruits, 1,378; reenlistments, 449; total 2,775. Loss by
death, 267;desertion, 113; unaccounted for, 117.
Source: The Union Army, vol. 3
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
Here is a very worn piece of Fractional Currency from the 1870's. 10 cents. Well used! $10.00
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
This is another CS cover addressed to Julia A. Clark of Magnolia Mississippi. This is the extremely small cover with a large early 1861 Jeff Davis stamp and a NEW ORLEANS LA 17 MAR cancellatiion. Nice piece! Unusual! $125.00
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
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 something I usually don't carry but I came acrossed this so I picked it up. This is a Ruptured Duck collar button of the WW2 era. The ruptured duck was given to servicemen upon their enlistment running out and getting their discharge. Have 1 at $5 .
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 recently 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
