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Confederacy, Jefferson Davis Medallion C.S.A. Lettersheet. Blue design showing lady and sailor vignettes, H.C. Hite imprint, datelined "Camp Trenton Oct 1st 1861" with some interesting content "…Our Col. is drilling us, very like he drills the officers, a day & then we have to drill our company in squads twice a day in the same thing that he drills us once a day in. I think that if we live through the campaign that I will be tolerable well drilled. I have got Willy a little hot, ready to bring him when I come home. Well, Eliz, I am well pleased with our Col. He is one of the rite kind of men…He is gone home to Memphis to get our guns. We will draw the best rifles that there is, so they say…But if God will spare my life till the war is ended & I get back to live with you, I think that if there ever was a happy man, it will be me, but if it should be my lot to fall in the field of Battle, that I may fall in honor…"; files folds and wrinkling, light toning, Fine and rare lettersheet with some interesting war content. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Confederacy, Jefferson Davis Medallion C.S.A. Lettersheet. Blue medallion patriotic lettersheet dated "March 5, 1862", and some interesting content reading in part "…I have witnessed many scenes of wonder and admiration since my exit from home. We are camped at one of the prettiest, lovely places you most ever saw. We are about one mile from the Atlantic Ocean. I went down upon the beach the other day to behold the ceaseless waves of the mighty deep, but could not learn from whence it came nor where it was bound…We live an uncertain life for we know not at what hour we may be attacked by the enemy. The idea of facing a cannon ball is by no means pleasant. One man's life is no sweeter than another. Why then should I not go forth in defense of my country's freedom…There is no anticipated fight here at present, but if we have to fight, let us fight the war through & return home…"; some light toning, F.-V.F. and scarce patriotic lettersheet. C.S.A. Catalog No. JD-1C; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 575.00
Sold...US$ 575.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 20:13:34 EST
Sold For 575
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2443
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Confederacy, Jefferson Davis Medallion Patriotic Songsheet. Blue medallion design song lettersheet with 10-stars in sunburst and flanking 7-star flags (CSA Catalog JD-18) and wonderful song lyrics "Dixie. Southrons, Hear your Country Call You !" By Albert Pike, S.C. Hite imprint, letter datelined "Manassas Junction, July the 30th 1861" with military content reading "…I was called off on a forced march, and I marched 3 days before I reached this place, and I was carried out on Sunday morning which was the 21st of July to meet the enemy and I met them too. We commenced fighting in the morning and fight till sundown and by the help of God, I went through safe, but Brother John was shot through the leg with a ball. He told me to tell you that he was getting along fine. think he is too. I tell you the balls fell like hail and the cannon balls cleared up a new ground. I never saw the like of dead men in my life. I never read of so many in no history. I have to mourn the loss of a Lieutenant and 2 privates that was killed in the battle and 17 wounded, one brother wounded, and 35 down with the measles. Out of 80 men, about 35 able to drill. That is bad…" and signed William D. Pitman; light overall toning and folds, Fine and scarce 7th Georgia Patriotic Lettersheet. Estimate; $500 - 750.
John L. Pitman, Co. G, 7th Georgia Infantry, was wounded at Manassas on July 21, 1861, and was discharged December 7, 1861 at Centerville as obviously his leg wound did not heal. William Dempsey Pitman (1843-1873) was wounded at Thoroughfare Gap on August 28, 1862, and captured at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. He was paroled at Point Lookout February 18, 1865. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 1,050.00
Sold...US$ 1,050.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 20:13:54 EST
Sold For 1050
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2444
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Confederacy, South Carolina Palmetto Flag Lettersheet. Blue flag patriotic lettersheet (CSA FSC-3A type) datelined "Head Qrs Company G, South Island, May 6th 1861" from Capt. R. Martin, Commanding Batteries to Col. Edward Manigault, Chief of Ordnance Dept., letter reads "My clerk sent you an exact copy of Ordnance Stores as per receipt of Capt. R. G. White, my predecessor. I unfortunately did not examine it, or it should not have gone. On the next page you will find the no. of each "lot."" with following page giving details, Very Fine and scarce patriotic lettersheet. Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Confederacy, South Carolina Palmetto Flag Lettersheet. Blue patriotic flag design on lettersheets with part-printed dateline "Charleston, S.c. Feb 19th 1861" with some interesting content "…I have been absent from Charleston for some months and have just returned about a week ago. I have spent a delightful winter notwithstanding the dark appearance of the times. There is time enough to be sad when the time comes…gentlemen) are going on a maroon. Of course, your humble servant is one of the said party. We go over a bridge which extends over the Ashley river, which said bridge is over a mile across. On one side is Charleston. On the other side is country and the depot of Charleston & Savannah R. R. …I often think of the pleasant times I had on Long Island and revert to them very often… live in the hope of seeing you all again and have just such a time as we had last summer, for politics will make no difference in our private and social circles, and I shall still entertain the same feelings for all with you as I did before…", fresh and Very Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. FSC-3A; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Confederacy, South Carolina Palmetto Flag Lettersheet. Blue patriotic design on lettersheet datelined "Charleston April 24th _ 61" with some good content "…I commenced and nearly finished a letter to you soon after the victory of Fort Sumter. I was called from it and have not been able to renew my attention to it since, consequently, the date is too old to be of any interest to you for you must have been long since i n the possession of all the particulars of the battle. We have been quite quiet since. Our anxiety now is to get intelligence from Virginia & Maryland. Therefore, the Mercury is the most welcome visitor in the morning…Alich is still at Morris Island and has been promoted to Assistant Quarter Master under Major Pringle, who himself is under Col. Hatch He was fired at the Mortar Battery during the fight. You imagine our anxiety during the first day. Every cannon shook the house, and we knew not but that they carried death with them until the evening when the Dispatch came. "Not a soul hurt and hope and trust in God be some firmer." In the night the wind changed to the west, and we did not know what had transpired for we heard no cannon. In the course of the morning, the news reached us that the Fort was on fire. Olivia and myself got ready to go down to the Battery which had been thronged and just as we were going out of the door, we heard of the unconditional surrender and unparalleled in history. "Not a life lost."…we cannot tell what one day will bring forth, and can only trust in Him who knows our cause is just and has given us one victory over our enemies, will fight for us as He did for the Israelites, and subdue our enemies and induce them to do us justice…", accompanied by original cover bearing U.S. 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Charleston S.c. Apr 26, 1861" cds to Bamburg S.C., cover top edge faults, Very Fine patriotic lettersheet use. C.S.A. Catalog No. FSC-3A; Estimate $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)
Confederacy, 7-Star Flag. Red and blue patriotic design on envelope and matching lettersheet, privately carried envelope addressed to A.M. Clarke in Leesburg Va. endorsed "Care Geo. L. Metsue" at bottom left, repaired edge faults, toning and soiled; lettersheet headed "Head Quarter, Loudoun Guard, Alex. Va., May 14th 1861" with some good content "…Dr. Arch, If you have not succeeded in raising your Company of Infantry, I wish you would, if you wish to join a company, come down at once and join our company. We will soon be full…Last Saturday evening about six o 'clock, the steamer "Pawnee" anchored about one hundred yards from the wharf here. As soon as it was known, we received orders to pack our knapsacks and be ready to march at a moment's notice, and in less than half an hour, we were all ready to march. There are about 4 to 5 hundred troops here. expect we will be ordered out to occupy the house formerly occupied by the Episcopal High School…" and signed A.J. Bradfield, F.-V.F. and scarce matching patriotic stationery. C.S.A. Catalog No. F7-4; Estimate $500 - 750.
Archibald Means Clarke enlisted June 1st 1861 as a Private mustering into Company K, Virginia 6th Cavalry. He was listed as a P.O.W. Jun. 9th 1863 at Beverly Ford Va. paroled Jun. 25th 1863 at Old Capitol Prison at Washington D.C. He was again listed as P.O.W. Feb. 21st at Leesburg Va. with Oath of Allegiance on Jun. 4th 1865 at Fort Delaware Del. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Confederacy, 10-Star Flag. Red and blue patriotic design on cover to Columbus, Ga., with "Goodson, Va., Aug 24" cds and matching "Paid" and "10" in circle rate handstamps; cover edge wear and toning, Fine, with 1965 C.S.A. certificate. C.S.A. Catalog No. F10-3; Estimate $600 - 800. Est. $600-800 (Image)
Est. $600-800
Opening US$ 475.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 20:17:26 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2449
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Confederacy, 10-Star Flag. Red and blue patriotic design on cover to Ranalsburg N.C. endorsed "Care Col Grier" with matching patriotic lettersheet datelined "Camp Ruffin, Aug 19/61" with some interesting war content "…We are now stationed at the Old Church, the Head Quarters of the Regiment, but I guess we will have to go back to Old Town before a great while. There is only two companies in our Regiment that are drilled at the cannons. That is our company and the Milton Blues and we have to relieve one another alternately. I would much rather stay in the Regiment. I do not think very much of the old fellow who lives at the Battery. I think he is undoubtedly one of the meanest men I ever. I would like the best in world the Yankees could get a hold of him for awhile. I would not care much if they would hang him a little. While we have never had a chance as yet to try our hand on the Yankees, and if we remain here I don't think we will very soon. The scamps are getting a little sick of their trade. If they are, we are willing. You must tell Mag that as her hopes are all blasted, she had better come on and join the Army. This is the very place for disappointed lovers, so come ahead…Sallie, you must be sure to come on you and Miss Alice. You can have the best time in the world. You will be apt to create quite a sensation in camp. I think you, I mean both of you, of course, will compare favorably with any of the young ladies who visit our camp, but we have some fast ones here…"; envelope couple stain spots and tiny edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce matching C.S.A. patriotic stationery. Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Confederacy, 11-Star Flag. Patriotic design with J.W. Randolph imprint on yellow cover with partial "Tudor Hall, Va., 1862" cds and matching "Due 10" rating handstamp to Livingston Ala., soldier's endorsement "From Private J.L. Ustick, 5 Ala. Regiment"; no back flap, Very Fine and scarce design with imprint. C.S.A. Catalog No. F11-16; $750; Estimate $400 - 600. C.S.A. Catalog $750 Est. $400-600 (Image)
Confederacy, 11-Star Flag. Star and bars flag patriotic design with "Gather around your country's flag" verse, on cover bearing 5¢ blue (7) horizontal pair tied by partial "Richmond Va., May 14, 186" cds to Auraria Ga.; some toning and reduced irregularly at left, Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. F11-16; $750; Estimate $200 - 300. C.S.A. Catalog $750 Est. $200-300 (Image)
Confederacy, 11-Star Flag. Patriotic design on buff cover with blue "Richmond Va., May 19, 1863" cds and matching "DUE 10" rating handstamp to Little Yadkin N.C., military endorsed "From C.M. Anderson Co. J. 3. Regt, N.C. Troop" at bottom left; repaired at left, reduced at right, Very Fine appearance. C.S.A. Catalog No. F11-16; $750; Estimate $200 - 300. C.S.A. Catalog $750 Est. $200-300 (Image)
Confederacy, 12-Star Flag. Matching red and blue patriotic design on cover and letter, cover with "Charleston S.c., Nov 19, 1861" cds and matching "Paid 5" in circle rating handstamp to Whiteville N.C., lettersheet datelined "Coosawhatchie, S. C. Thursday night Nov. 14th 1861" with some interesting content "…I never before have had to experience for the dangers now surround us are seen and many are unseen. It is a sure case the enemy is in a short distance of us and we will soon meet them on the battlefield, and God only knows who of us will survive for it is a sure case some of us is bound to be killed if we get in a fight, but I put my trust in God knowing he can carry us through safe, and our commanders, I hope he will give them courage to carry us through without excitement. We heard the enemy was in two miles of us the other day, and I knew if it was so we would fight right off … we are today 65 miles from Charleston and about 40 from Savannah, but we move tomorrow to a place called Huguenot near Beaufort where the enemy have possession. I expect as soon as Gen. Lee gets his forces ready, he will attack them. I know not the day when it may be, tomorrow, tonight, next week or next month, I know not when. And I am going to try to be prepared to meet them and to fight like a brave hero intending to be crowned with victory or to die on the battlefield … There is several Regiments stationed near by that will be to our assistance when we engage…" and signed by Bryant A. Young; cover repaired top left, cover and letter stained, Fine and scarce matched flag patriotic stationery. C.S.A. Catalog No. F12-4; Estimate $300 - 400.
Bryant A. Young enlisted April 23, 1861 at Columbus County N.C. as a Private mustering into Company H of the North Carolina 18th Infantry. He was killed on May 27th 1862 at Hanover Court House Va. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 525.00
Sold...US$ 525.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 20:21:00 EST
Sold For 525
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2454
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Cat No: F12-4 var., F12-6
Confederacy, 12-Star Flag. Red and blue patriotic design (F12-4) on privately carried cover to Jackson Miss., 12-Star Flag (F12-6) similar patriotic flag design with loose rope hanging free on lettersheet datelined "Manassas Junction Virginia June 17th 1861" and reading in part "We was four days before we landed in Lynchburg and we stayed there 2 days. And we left there to go to Manassas Junction…There is a good prospect of having a fight when we lie down at night. We put our muskets under our head. We are in ten miles of our enemy, and we don't know what minute we may be called on to fight. You must not write to me until I write to you again. We have caught some six or seven spies round about in the woods, and you may know by that there must be some prospects of having a fight. We are in good spirits yet, but I don't know how long we will stay that way…" and signed by W.E. Terrett; cover reduced at right and separated from back, F.-V.F. and scarce 12-Star flag patriotic stationery. C.S.A. Catalog No. F12-4 var., F12-6; Estimate $500 - 750.
W. E. Terrett was mustered into Capt. E. D. Fontaines Co. of the 18th Regiment Mississippi Volunteers on May 24, 1861 at Corinth, Miss. for 12 months as a private. He survived the battle of First Manassas, July 21, 1861 as his third brigade under D.R. Jones was in defensive positions and not actively engaged, however, in the battle at Leesburg, Va. or Balls Bluff as it is also known on Oct. 21, 1861, W. E. Terrett was one of 36 CSA soldiers killed. His closing statement to his friend Alfred G. Moore that "I remain your friend until death and one day day more" proved prophetic. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Confederacy, 12-Star Flag and Cannon. Red design with "Stand firmly by your cannon!" verse on yellow cover with "Wilmington N.C., Paid, 25 Oct" cds to Sherrills Ford N.C.; reduced at left slightly into design, F.-V.F. C.S.A. Catalog No. CN-1C; $750; Estimate $200 - 300. C.S.A. Catalog $750 Est. $200-300 (Image)
Confederacy, Cannon and 10-Star Flag. Black patriotic design on light buff cover with ms. "Due 5" overstruck with "Due 5" handstamp and matching "Columbus Miss., Oct 3" cds on light buff cover to Pleasant Hill Miss., endorsed "From D.W. Bristol, Hospital Steward, Blyth's Miss Battalion"; cds has been altered, Fine appearance. C.S.A. Catalog No. CN-1A; $750; Estimate $200 - 300. C.S.A. Catalog $750 Est. $200-300 (Image)
C.S.A. Catalog $750 Est. $200-300
Opening US$ 475.00
Sold...US$ 475.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 20:22:28 EST
Sold For 475
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2457
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Cat No: JD-1, verse 12
Confederacy, Jefferson Davis Medallion. Patriotic design in brown on cover to North Carolina, "Charleston, S.C., Nov 25, 1861" cds with matching "Paid 5" in circle handstamp, with original enclosure datelined "Camp Lee, Beaufort District, S.C." with interesting content regarding camp life including sick call with measles and beign paid $37.75 for three months, Very Fine. C.S.A. Catalog No. JD-1, verse 12; Estimate $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 675.00
Sold...US$ 675.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 20:23:11 EST
Sold For 675
Prisoner of War Covers, Southern Prisons
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2458
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Cat No: Stampless
Confederacy, Castle Morgan, Cahaba Ala. Brown cover addressed to Helam, Pa. and endorsed "Prisoners Letter" at top left, "Vicksburg, Miss, Feb 2, 1865" cds and matching "Due 6" rate handstamp, flap with "Examined and Approved, Capt. and Commissioner of Exchange C.S.A." examiner's marking, included is the original enclosure datelined "Federal Prison, Cahaba Dallas Co. Ala., January 15th 1865" from Adam Bahn to his Aunt writing "Since you last heard from me I have had the misfortunate of becoming a 'Prisoner of War'. I was captured on the 24th Sept. at the battle near Athens, Ala. by Genl. Forrest…", Very Fine, a very rare Southern Prison cover. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST OF ONLY 10 COVERS RECORDED FROM CAHABA.
Adam Bahn was from Company B of the 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Private Bahn was exchanged three months after writing this letter, but he along with many other members of the 102nd were killed when the Steamboat Sultana blew up on the Mississippi River just above Memphis on April 27th, 1865…the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history. Est. $3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 2,400.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 20:23:46 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2459
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Confederacy, Charleston S.C. Inner prisoner-of-war cover endorsed "By Flag of Truce" and "Prisoners Letter" bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by radial star fancy cancel duplexed with "New York, Sep 5" cds to Amoskeag N.H., pink "Ex. A.S., Capt" examiner's marking, original enclosed letter datelined "Charleston S.C. Aug 12. 1864" with some excellent content "…A flag of truce boat goes Monday morn, and we have an opportunity of writing so I will write you a few lines … We have been moved and are now in very comfortable quarters. Col. is with me. Both well. Have not heard a word from North since our capture. There are many reports and I think with some foundation of an early exchange … I understood yesterday that articles sent here by the Sanitary Com mission would be received…" and signed "S.F. Murray", endorsed "By Flag of Truce via Hilton"; cover stained, Fine. Estimate; $300 - 400.
Samuel F. Murry enlisted on Nov. 5, 1861 as a Sergeant and mustered into Company F of U.S. Volunteers 2nd Sharp Shooters. Listed as POW Aug. 6th 1862 at Bowling Green Ky. and exchanged September 13, 1862. Listed again as POW Jun. 21, 1864 at Weldon Railroad Va. and parole December 9, 1864. He was promoted up to Captain during service and Major by Brevet in 1865. Est. $300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 210.00
Closed..Jun-10-2020, 20:24:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 92
Lot No: 2460
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Confederacy, Charleston, S.C. Prisoner's cover endorsed "Major Quigg, Prisoner of War, Charleston S.C." at top left and "Per Flag of Truce" at bottom left, with uncancelled U.S. 3¢ rose (65) to Bloomington Ill., original enclosed letter datelined "Charleston S.C. Sept 30th 1864" with some interesting content "…If not speedily exchanged & if my stay as prisoner is a protracted one, I shall need clothing of all kinds & also money, both of which are now allowed to come to us … But I trust no effort will be spared to effect an exchange for me as speedily as possible as there seems to be no hope of a general exchange…"; cover faulty, F.-V.F. Estimate; $300 - 400.
David Quigg enlisted Aug. 29th 1861 as a Major commissioned into Company "L" of the 4th Illinois Cavalry. He mustered out Aug. 15th 1862 and recommissioned Feb. 6th 1863 into Field & Staff of the 14th Illinois Cavalry. Est. $300-400 (Image)
