1864 U.S. Provisional Commission to the 22nd Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops. One page 13x17", headed "United States of America, Headquarters Department of Virginia & North Carolina Provisional Commission" for William D. Millikew of Clarendon N.Y. as 1st Lieut. of Twenty Second (22nd) Regiment of United States Colored Troops, given at Fort Monroe, signed by Major General Benjamin Franklin Butler; folded, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1865 (Apr. 27) Voters Oath, Township of Martinsburg, Berkeley County. One page document reading in part "I do solemnly swear that I have noever voluntarily borne arms against the United States, the re-organized goverment of Virginia, or the States of West Verginia; that I have never voluntarily given aid, comfort or assitnce to persons engaged in armed hostility against the United States, the re-organized government of Virginia, or the State of West Virginia…", signed "Colin Johnson, 27th day of April 1865", bearing manuscript U.S. 5¢ revenue (R25c) cancel "April 27 1865"; small flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

1865 (Aug. 29) to New Orleans La. Homemade envelope endorsed "Mr. Howard will please forward this soon, Aug. 29th /65" to Rev. Thomas R. Markham in New Orleans, carried by hand and then dropped in the mail bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel, overpaying the 2¢ drop rate; light soiling and some extra gum present, Fine and scarce, ex-Skinner (on his exhibit page).
Estimate; $300 - 400.

This is an unusual "post-war" use similar to another Markham correspondence use offered in the Skinner sale at Siegel (see sale 832, lot 3224). Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

(Express) "Adams Express, 50pd". Manuscript endorsement on 3¢ pink (U59) entire to Chester C.H., S.C., pencil "January 27, 1866" docketing, blue crayon "Okalona, Pd" perhaps indicating origin of Ark. or Miss., Fine and scarce reconstruction era express use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Chaos resided in the mail service as most other aspects of life in the south following the defeat. The Federal post offices were slow to reopen and express companies entered to fill the void during early reconstruction period. Adams, and Southern Express Company took most of the business if they could provide a route. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

(Sanitary Fair) Philadelphia, Pa., 1864, 10¢ Blue. Uncancelled single on ladies cover with original enclosure address to, "My "Faithful Friend", the Postmaster, Delaware P.O., Central Fair, Philadelphia", matching enclosure datelined "June 19, 1864", and written with a poem, "While walking through the Central Fair, And in the Department of Delaware, 'Twas there a Post Office I did see, I am sure I think there's a letter for me. So anxiously I gave my name, To the fair ladies in the same. I received a letter with much pleasure, And paid "twenty cents" for the great treasure…", Very Fine and unusual, a fine item used at the fair on the 13th day of the exhibition.
Scott No. WV11; Estimate $500 - 750.

The Great Central Fair took place from June 7 until June 28 of 1864 in the Logan Circle park in Philadelphia. It was a fundraiser for the United States Sanitary Commission.

The main exhibit building was 200,000 square feet in size. It was designed by Samuel Honeyman Kneass and William Stickland. There was also Union Street, which was 540 feet long and ran in the middle of the fair. Union Street was compared to a cathedral by Charles J. Stille. Inside the main building were "departments" with different themes. Themes included the neighboring states of New Jersey and Delaware, themes about corn and sewing, a restaurant and parlor, as well as weaponry, fine art, curiosities, transportation and children's subjects. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

(Sanitary Fair) Northwestern Fair of the Sanitary Commission and Soldier's Home, Chicago Illinois. Shield imprint buff cover bearing 2¢ black (73), scissor separated, tied by grid cancel to New Holland Penn., Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

Confederacy, 1861 (Aug. 30) Confederate States Congressional Act for cases of Slaves Abducted or Harbored by the Enemy. Original one-page original printed document headed "An Act, To Perpetuate Testimony in Cases of Slaves Abducted or Harbored by the Enemy, and of other Property Seized, Wasted, or Destroyed by them. No. 270." enacted by The Congress of the Confederate States of America approved August 30, 1861, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Confederacy, 1861 (Jul. 31) Act Relating to the Prepayment of Postage in Certain Cases. Part-printed circular datelined "Confederate States of America, War Department, Richmond, July 31, 1861" to "Brig. Gen. Jackson" commanding "Forces on Monterey Line, Monterey Va.",with preprinted message from L.P. Walker Sec. of War, docketing note "Will Genl. Jackson please cause this to be published to all of the troops under his command. Resp. C.L. Stevenson, A. Genl.", additional docketing stating "Published - Copies sent to Cols…"; some light aging and minor reinforcing, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

This act relates to soldiers being able to send letters postage due if properly endorsed, free forwarding to soldiers if lawfully removed, and Members of Congress has free franking privilege.

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (1824-1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and the best-known Confederate commander after General Robert E. Lee. His military career includes the Valley Campaign of 1862 and his service as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia, under Robert E. Lee. Confederate pickets accidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863, the general survived but lost an arm to amputation and died of complications from pneumonia eight days later. His death was a severe setback for the Confederacy, affecting not only its military prospects, but also the morale of its army and of the general public. Jackson in death became an icon of Southern heroism and commitment, and became a mainstay in the pantheon of the "Lost Cause". Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Confederacy, 1863 (Aug. 28) South Carolina Real Estate Deed. Blue real estate document executed during the war, recorded post-war in the deed registration office with Stamp Duty label impressed with U.S. Collector seal and signed, uncancelled U.S. 50¢ revenue (R63c) affixed to legitimize the war-time transaction, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Confederacy, 1863 (Feb. 9) Head Quarters, Dist. of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Printed General Orders No. 16, two sided 5.35" x 8.25", datelined "Houston, Texas, February 9th, 1863" for a general court martials that convened at Houston Texas on January 20th; small flaws, Fine and scarce District of Texas, N.M. and Arizona document.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Confederacy, 1864-65 Confederate States of America Official Documents. Group of three to James S. Turner as administrator of the estate of Thomas Presley, 1864 certificate for $400 of Registered Bonds paying 4% datelined "Depositary Office, Chester SC 9 March 1864" signed by J.L. Hams; 1865 letter datelined "Quartermasters Office, Chester S C March 30th 1865" requesting delivery of corn and fodder; and 1865 official letterhead receipt for the corn and fodder amouting to $4736.13 signed by assist. quartermaster, F.-V.F. trio.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Confederacy, "C.S. Launch No. 1, Grand Caillou, April 1st 1862". Dateline on letter Commander Frederick B. Fladden to Flag Officer C.S. Navy, New Orleans", some interesting military and blockade intelligence… "Since send my last report of the 15th inst. I have almost daily visited Last Island and Ship Island Shoals & vicinity; inspecting the neighboring Bayous with close scouting - Yet I have not seen anything of any of the Enemy's cruisers or boats attached to them. The Schooner "Hermosa" laden with Salt and Coffee seen the blockade on the 19th inst., is now lying with safety four miles above the Fort. I offered to send assistance with the Launch which the Master respectfully declined…part of my Crew wish to be transferred. They are good seamen and used to Gunnery. If you will allow the transfer to be made to some of the Gunboats on the River. I can reduce the expenses of the Launch considerably…", Very Fine.
Estimate; $500 - 750. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Confederacy, Jefferson Davis. Signature as President on 1862 appointment of William E. Bass as Postmaster of Petersburg Va., dated July 8th 1862, also signed by J. P. Benjamin as Secretary of State, official seal at lower left, imprint of Hoyer & Ludwig at bottom left; fold wear and light staining, professionally framed; accompanied by two part-printed receipts for payment of Box Rent to W.E. Bass as postmaster, Fine.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

A RARE C.S.A. POSTMASTER APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT SIGNED BY PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS FOR WILLIAM E. BASS AS POSTMASTER OF PETERSBURG VA.

Jefferson Finis Davis (1808-89) was an American statesman and leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and fought in the Mexican-American War as the colonel of a volunteer regiment. He served as the United States Secretary of War under Democratic President Franklin Pierce (1853-1858), and served as a Democratic U.S. Senator from Mississippi.

William E. Bass was the postmaster of Petersburg Va. and had his provisional stamps printed at Andrew F. Crutchfield & Company, publisher of the local Petersburg newspaper, The Daily Express. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Confederacy, John H. Reagan Letter Relating to Appointment as Postmaster General and Capture with Pres. Davis. Postwar Autographed Signed Letter written from his home, datelined "Palestine, Texas, Nov. 21st 1867" to L.G. Cisk, Esq. of St. Louis, Mo., reading in part "In reply to your letter of the 4th instant I wold say that I was appointed Post Master General of the late Confederate States on the 6th of March 1861; and my duties as such were terminated by my capture along with Mr. Davis, by the federal troops, on the 10th of May 1865. Mr. Trenholm resigned his position, as secretary of the Treasury, the day after we left Charlotte North Carolina, but I don recollect the date, and I was, on that day appointed Acting Secretary of the Treasury and continued to perform the duties of this office, in addition to those of Post Master General, until I was made a prisoner, on the 10th of May 1865, Very respectfully, John H. Reagan"; some fold reinforced tape stains.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

John Henninger Reagan (1818-1905) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Texas. A Democrat, Reagan resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives when Texas seceded from the Union and joined the Confederate States of America. He served in the cabinet of Jefferson Davis as Postmaster General. After the Confederate defeat, he called for cooperation with the federal government and thus became unpopular, but returned to public office when his predictions of harsh treatment for resistance were proved correct. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Confederacy, Montgomery Ala. Jan 11 1861. Perfect bold cds on prewar 1860 post office accounting slip with manuscript note "Alabama Seceded from the U. States this day at 45 minutes past 2 o clock P.M."; partial backing and small tear at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.

A REMARKABLE POST OFFICE ARTICLE ON THE DAY OF ALABAMA'S SECESSION. Est. $1,000-1,500 (Image)

Est. $1,000-1,500

Confederacy, Prayers and Other Devotions for the Use of the Soldiers of the Army of the Confederate States. 12 pages, undated and has a string binding holding it together. It measures about 7-1/4" x 4-3/8"; some aging, small erosion hole front cover.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Confederacy, Robert E. Lee. Free frank "R E Lee" signature on folded letter endorsed Dept. of War, Engineering Dept. to Lt. G.W. Morrell, U.S. Engineers, Flat Rock N.C., red "Washington D.C. May 23" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp at right; docketed in cds as received Jun. 2nd, cover addressed and endorsed in a different hand; accompanied by original May 23rd 1837 LS signed "R E Lee" to Lt. Morell concerning the acceptance of his resignation, separated from cover; cover with overall toning, letter bright and fresh, Fine.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

A RARE ROBERT E. LEE FREE FRANK WHILE SERVING AS ASSISTANT AT THE WAR DEPARTMENT CHIEF ENGINEER'S OFFICE IN WASHINGTON D.C.

Lee did not enjoy free franking privileges, he signed it as member of the Engineer Department but the free franking was allowed under the War Dept. franking signature. He served as an assistant in the chief engineer's office in Washington, D.C. from 1834 to 1837. Est. $2,000-3,000 (Image)

Est. $2,000-3,000

Confederacy, Southern Express, Atlanta Ga., Contents Unknown. Clear wax seal on reverse of cover from J.Healy Smith, Surveyors Office to Alexander H. Stephens, Crawfordville Ga., endorsed "Valuable Papers value $5"; some pencil notes; top edge tear, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Southern Express was founded by Henry B. Plant in 1861. During the war years this company transported "Valuable" or money letters throughout the South (also connecting with Adams Express for 'through the line' letters). Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Confederacy, (Telegraph) Lynchburg & Abingdon Telegraph Company. Blue embossed shield cameo with "Dublin Va. Jul 13" cds and pencil "Paid / 5" rating to Rural Retreat Va., Very Fine and rare telegraph company use, ex-Kohn, signed Brian Green on reverse.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600