Lot 1209
Union Officers. Carl Schurz: Letter Signed "C. Schurz" as Maj. Gen. Commanding 3rd Div., 11th Corps, Camp near Burks Station, VA., May 30, 1863. To an unknown recipient, stating that Cap. Wilers of the 119th Regt. NY Vols conducted himself gallantly on the battlefield of Chancellorsville. The New York press had accused the "German" regiments of cowardice. Franz Sigel: Autograph Letter Signed "F. Sigel," New York, July 17, 1872, 2pp (joined) octavo. To Mr. Dawson, who was preparing "war-papers," mentioning numerous officers and what he knew of what happened to them. William S. Rosecrans: Letter Signed "W.S. Rosecrans" as Lieut. Corps of Engineers, Engineering office for Fort Adams, Newport, R.I., Jan. 24, 1849, 1p, 8 x 8 in. with integral address leaf. To Messrs. Cornett & Nightingale, ordering wrought iron pipe. David Dixon Porter: Letter Signed as Admiral of the Navy, Washington, D.C., May 16, 1887, 2pp, octavo (1 sheet), giving information on the location of the late Admiral Farragut's house and of "Mrs. Admiral Fairfax, the daughter of Admiral A.H. Foote…." Benjamin F. Butler: Document Signed "Benj F. Butler" as Brig. Gen Comg. on Massachusetts Military State Agency, Washington, D.C., March 22, 1867, certifying to the commissioning of Ben Perley Poore as Major in the 8th Regt. of Mass. Vol. Militia and to his mustering out and honorable discharge. Daniel E. Sickels: Letter Signed "D.E. Sickels," New York, 1842, 2pp (1 sheet) quarto, as lawyer for a Revolutionary War widow seeking a pension. All fine. (6 items).
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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