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Union Civil War Postal History

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Lot Description

210

1863 Soldier's Letter just after capturing Fort Burton, beautifully written 2.5 page letter from a Mass. soldier to his wife, datelined "Fort Burton, Butte a la Rose, May 6, 1863" 16 days after the Union captured the Fort, the letter reads in part "Dear Wife, We still remain here in this den of alligators, serpents and lizards. Our whole regiment is here doing nothing but hold the Fort; there is not ground enough to drill a company on. We have no news, and we are 80 miles above any town and 35 below right in the heart of a dense forest. Our distance from the nearest post office is 160 miles which is at New Orleans…Banks is doing a great work above here. He has taken over 100,000 bales of cotton (he says 300,000). He is universally liked by all loyal men and the copperheads are universally afraid of him. There are two steamers fitting up at N.O. to carry the 15th & 16th N.H. Reg. home, but when nobody….A boat has just come down the Bayou which brings a rumor that 900 of Grant's cavalry came down the Jackson R.R. (may be true) and arrived in Baton Rouge. The Union Army commenced an advance the 3rd of May. (New letter) May 12th/63. Port Hudson has fallen; Alexandria is ours and that rumor spoken of on the other page is true and more too. Our cavalry made a march (that is rode) for 600 miles in 16 days through the Rebel country…P.S. The rumor concerning the 4th Mass is false; they are doing provost duty in Brashear City." with original stampless cover canceled in New Orleans, Extremely Fine, ex-Lippman. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

Estimate $200-300
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211

Letter regarding the Gunboat Diana battle Pattersonville LA, written by Col. Charles C. Dwight on "Office of Provost Marshal General of Louisiana" stationery datelined "New Orleans April 4th 1863" and reads in part "You have heard of the capture of the Diana and the loss of Capt. Jewitt's company. It was a wretched affair, caused by the recklessness of the Captain of the Gun Boat, who expiated his offence with his life. All of the enlisted men captured were paroled. The officers are retained as prisoners. An expedittion on a large scale is on foot to go up the Teche again, and if my Regt. goes, I shall accompany it, if I can be relieved from this duty, even temporrarily…" with original cover with imprint matching the stationery and faulty #65 canceled by target and pen drawn "frame", paperclip rust stain on cover and page 4 of letter also proves they belong together., Very Fine, refers to the engagement at Pattersonville LA on Mar. 28 1863, in which the Gunboat Diana, with detachments of the 160th NY & the 12th CT on board, with four killed, 14 wounded and 99 missing, ex-Lippman. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

Estimate $300-400
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212

Three Union Soldiers' Letters Troop Content 1863-64, first is datelined "Bayou Boeuf April 6th/63" that reads in part, "the rebs are only about seven miles from here. We have lost six out of this company, two from Freedom (Maine), second is 4 pages datelined "Labadieville LA May 4th 1863" from Henery Bronson, Orderly Sgt. Co. A, 23rd Regt CT Vols., and reads in part, "All the officers have gone away today and I am in command of the Comp'y. We are very pleasantly situated on a large plantation…he (the owner) has lost all his negros but about a dozen. He has some stock though, sheep, cows, pigs and fowls, all of which we help ourselves to when we need…We are about 14 miles from Lafourche, the Rail-Road and Head-Quarters of the regiment…I go there to draw rations and clothing to ro report to the adjtant or Colonel…General Banks has been striking quite a blow on the rebels up the 'Teche'. Recently he marched about 300 or 400 miles, driving the rebels all out and capturing 3000 prisoners…I wish we had been in that expedition, but we were obliged to stay behind guarding the railroad and stopping smuggling through our lines. The rebels have all run to Texas and probably will not show themselves until they have reinforcements from Texas. The next strike will be at Vicksburg or Port Hudson… third is two pages datelined "Brashear City La. June 1st 1864" to Capt. R.P. Twist, Commanding 16th Ohio Bat'y in Springfield Ohio and reads in part, …"We have about four regiments on this side of the Bay & two on the otherside. General McNeil, formerly of Missouri, called the Guerilla Killer, is in command of all forces, having his headquarters at Thibodaux (Lafourche). The Rebels made few attempts to capture Berwick Fort with the two Regts. of Col'd troops, but have everytime being repulsed by our Gun Boats. Pattersonville is in possession of the Rebels, also Franklin & New Iberia, but a force of two thousand men can clean out the whole country of these abonimable rats…", each with original covers (last one without stamp), Very Fine trio of letters, ex-Lippman. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8) (Image9) (Image10)

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Estimate $200-300
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213

Two Union Soldier's Letters regarding Confederate Capture of Brashear City LA, first is Soldier's Letter from Camp at Brashear City (near New Orleans) Sept. 22nd 1863 reads in part "…Brashear City is situated on Berwick Bay. It is a small place with a very large name. The buildings are all old and have a dilapidated appearance. Yet it is a place of considerabile military note. When Banks went to Port Hudson, he left all his army baggage here, and the rebels captured the place with all the baggage. But they soon had to evacuate in double quick time. We now hold the place and intend to unless we are driven out of it. That would be a nice little job for the rebels to do? Perhaps I am bragging some, but no matter we haven't been whipped yet. It is said that Taylor is across the bay with 15,000 troops, but I do not believe it. We have crossed troops over and shelled the woods, but "nary a rebel" but perhaps they do as they generally do, retreat as we advance. That suits me. We may see some fighting before long, but I don't anticipate much. I think we will fetch up before long in Texas…."; second is four page letter from Joel C. Hakes, 2nd Sgt., Co. H, 160th Regt. NY Vols, datelined "U.S.A. Gen. Hosp" Elmira NY March 15, 1864 to his Colonel, Charles C. Dwight which reads in part, "…I will state my case to you. You know when our Reg. was at Port Hudson last summer, Brashear City was taken by the rebels, we had our clothing all boxed there…and it was burnt up by the rebels. I went to the quartermaster to see if I could draw the clothing … and he told me I would have to get a sworn certificate from the Commendant of the Regt Liet Col. Van Patten was in command at the time. You was at New Orleans but you will know what to do. I was in the fight with the Gun Boat Cotton, you was in command then. I was in the fight at Camp Bisland and was in the first charge on Port Hudson the 27th of may and was in the charge the 14th of June and got wounded…I have one brother in Co. D and I lost one brother that was with me in C.H., he died last October…" both letters with original covers, Very Fine pair of letters, ex-Lippman. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6) (Image7) (Image8)

Estimate $200-300
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214

Letter regarding the guerrilla attack on the Steamboat Louisana Belle, Letter datelined "Post Hospital No. 2 Berwick City LA May 22nd 1863" written by the hospitalized Assistant Surgeon of the 53rd Mass regiment "The 26th of April I was wounded…Contrabands during one of the past weeks came in by thousands - the able bodied are immediately made soldiers while those(?) that are not fit for this branch of business are to be first to work on fortifications and plantations. Since we came into possession of the territory between here and Alexandria, our steamboats have daily run up and down the Bayou loaded with cotton, sugar and molasses, unmolested until last night as the steamer Louisiana Belle was coming down with a load of cotton or rather she had run up to the shore a few miles above here to wait til daylight and she was attacked by a lot of guerrilla's and ordered to surrender. She did not obey, but pushed off from the shore when the villians fired into her killing the Captain and wounding fourteen men. She arrived here this morning with her flag a half-mast. These murderers I trust will be caught and as an example to sit before all who follow this cowardly warfare. I hope they will be hung until they are dead. I hear that our forces have left Alexandria and are about crossing the river to make an attack on Port Hudson. This place without doubt will be in our possession in a very few days. Banks thus far has met with great success and if he takes this Rebel stronghold, it will crown all his other victories. I have perfect confidence in him and since his order for all registered enemies to go outside our lines or take the oath of allegance this confidence has been strengthened and I think he is the right man in the right place." with original stampless cover endorsed "soldier's letter WM Barrett Asst. Surgn 53 Mass.", "New Orleans LA May 26, 1863" double circle datestamp and "3" handstamp, addressed to Grenwiwch Village Mass., Very Fine, ex-Lippman. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

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Estimate $150-200
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215

Civil War Era Postal History, 1860-69, 26 items, some with #65 and others COD; cancels include Port Royal, Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, Washington, Fort Schayler (rare Bronx cancel), Hancock, Salina (on flag Patriotic), New Orleans, and Nashville; unused Magnus Patriotic, Blood's Penny Post (Philadelphia), and 4 Western Union Telegraph envelopes with contents; attractive, Fine. (Image)

Estimate $250-350
SOLD for $200.00
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216

3 Covers from Libby Prison, 1 with Letter, datelined "Libby Prison Richmond Va. Novbr. 8th 1863" from prisoner physician husband to wife asking for supplies and a copy of a local newspaper, other two covers accompanied by photocopies of the letters they once contained, each cover with 3c rose 1861 (Scott #65) tied by "Old Point Comfort VA" double circle datestamps, faint examiner's marks on one cover, Very Fine. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $350.00
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217

Battle of Pittsburgh Landing, all-over design on a soldier’s letter postmarked with blue Oct 20 "Banks Division" cds and matching "Due/3" in circle; endorsed by A.C. Bowdish, Chaplain, 149th N.Y. Infantry; to Pompey Hill, N.Y.; small repair to lower right corner and a little light corner wear, Fine to Very Fine.
Walcott 744 var. Weiss SC-MB-80a. (Image) (Image2)

Estimate $200-300
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218

General McClellan and his Staff, green and black all-over design with Upham imprint at bottom on reverse, with three 3c Rose 1861 (Scott #65) tied by Washington D.C. circular datestamps to Willamantic CT., repaired at left, Very Fine appearance. (Image)

Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
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219

Five Used Civil War Patriotics, designs include "The New Flag of the Confederacy" with Uncle Sam kicking Davis, caricature of Davis being rejected by John Bull for a loan (with original letter), poem "The Day" with cover franked by #63 strip of 3 tied by blue Norfolk VA circular datestamps, camp scene and NH 9th Corps, 2nd Division design in red and blue, mixed condition, Very Fine appearance. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5)

Estimate $300-400
SOLD for $425.00
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220

Mounted Officer Leading an Army, "We are Coming, Father Abraham", red & blue design with 12-line verse franked with a grid-canceled 3¢ rose (65), barely tied, alongside a Jul 18 Pittsburgh c.d.s.; to Worcester, Mass., Very Fine and attractive.
Walcott 735. Weiss SC-MB-61. (Image) (Image2)

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221

Alluring Holding of Kimmel Patriotic Cover Design Proofs, 23 in total, 16 multicolor and seven in black, all for F.K. Kimmel of New York City; multicolors (65 x 101 mm) feature female figures in Old Glory dresses, Washington, several In Memoriams, the Savannah, an uncommon "To/Lafayette/We are grateful", a "Secessionist" donkey, several harkening to 1776, a "N.Y. Zouave", etc.; the monochromes vary in size, on presentation book-sized pages or larger, and include "The Standard-Bearer", "Sailor", and several designs similar to the multicolors; most all with toning or staining at the edges, the designs themselves generally unaffected, Fine to Very Fine, a lovely lot, imaged in full online. Shipping charges apply - weight 2 lbs. (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $425.00
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222

Unused Civil War Patriotics, Approximately 100 plus two fronts and two used and one used front, unused including a beautiful multicolored Kimmel, Magnus Missouri, "This Chile's Contraband", "A Convention of Secessionists After the War", two used including 14th Vermont Regiment on back and all-over blue "The War for the Union" with image of George Washington, used front 22nd New York Regiment with image of Winfield Scott and sent with Congressional free frank, couple with small faults as always on these over 160 year old envelopes, Fine to Very Fine, see them all online. Shipping charges apply - weight 1.2 lbs. (PDF for this Lot) (Image)

Estimate $750-1,000
SOLD for $425.00
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224

"Bayonet Charge at the Taking of Fort Donelson", large red & blue battle scene with J.G. Wells imprint franked with a 3¢ rose tied by a Sep 30 Pittsburgh, Pa. rimless c.d.s., to Shenango, Pa.; also included is a matching letterhead with an unrelated three-page letter datelined "Jefferson, Wis., Sep 16", enquiring about how the addressee, a tenant farmer, is doing with the writer's farm; the cover has a large sealed tear; nonetheless, an attractive and rare pair.
Weiss 77. Walcott L-741. (Image) (Image2) (Image3)

Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $110.00
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225

"Soldier's Dream of Home", spectacular red & black all-over scene, Upham imprint, franked with a damaged 3¢ rose tied by a a partial Washington D.C. c.d.s., to Paxton, Mass.; barely reduced at the right with a small piece of the lower right front corner missing; stamp clipped at the left, Fine to Very Fine. A rare design.
Weiss SC-NB-126. Walcott L-882. (Image) (Image2)

Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
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227

Johnson's Island, Sandusky, O., 3¢ rose (65) tied by a target cancel alongside a clear Sandusky c.d.s., Feb 6, 1865, on a narrow cover to New Orleans with a mostly complete Johnson's Island "Examined G.S.B." oval; includes the original prisoner's letter from Capt. A.J. Johnson informing the addressee, a Mrs. Woodland, that her friend, Capt. R.H. Davis, had been sent home on Jan 27 "on Special Exchange" and that he had been "one of the happiest men I think that has ever left the Island." He goes on to explain that he, Johnson, and several other "messmates" of Davis, had enjoyed the gift box that had arrived from Mrs. Woodward shortly after Davis had been sent home., Very Fine, ex Lippman. (Image) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4)

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Estimate $200-300
SOLD for $250.00
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228

[Louisiana] Cotton Valley, bold manuscript postmark, Feb 27, 1861, on a U.S. 3¢ 1854 envelope (U10) to New Orleans, Very Fine, ex Lippman. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $350.00
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229

[Louisiana] Spearsville, bold manuscript postmark, Mar 3, 1861, on a U.S. 3¢ Star Die env (U26) to New Orleans, Very Fine, ex Lippman. (Image) (Image2)

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Estimate $150-200
SOLD for $325.00
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