"David K. Parks Military Antiques Civil War and Historical Memorabilia

BENJAMIN HARRISON - 21st PRESIDENT 1889-93 - Secretarial note signed by Harrison dated June 25, 1896 on his personal letterhead with interesting content. This is a thank you note to a friend, "The squirrels which you were kind enough to send came yesterday in good condition and we had them for breakfast and enjoyed them very much. I am sorry that Rausdell(?) and I could not accept your suggestion to come and do our own shooting. With kind regards, Very truly yours, Benjamin Harrison". Sounds like a Presidential breakfast to me! Document is in very good condition and has cover addressed to same person as the letter but the date on the postmark does not match that of the letter.

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RARE ANDREW JOHNSON SIG. ON COMMISSION AS PRESIDENT - Signed on May 8, 1865 only 23 days after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Later in his administration Johnson would begin using a stamp for his signature but this one is so early he was still hand signing them. The commission is for John C. Smith (later would become Brig. General) as a Brevet Colonel. Smith was Colonel of the 96th Illinois Infantry (there are three more Illinois Commissions for Smith in the Document Catagory). Document is in very good condition and Johnson's signature is dark.

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MAJ. GENERAL FRANZ SIGEL - 2 1/2" X 3 7/8" signed card with late rank. Sigel fought well at Elkhorn Tavern but was soundly defeated by the Cadets of VMI (Virginia Military Institute). Post War card reads: F. Sigel / late Maj. Gl of Vols. / New York December 24th 1887. Good condition with exception of stain in upper left corner and very light stain touching the N of New York.

$ 78.

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HORACE PORTER - GENERAL AND MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT - 2 3/8" x 3 5/8" strong signed card with rank. Porter was A.D.C. for General Grant in 1864, was also Grant's private secretary when President and Ambassador to France. He received the Medal of Honor for actions in the battle of Chickamauga on Sept. 20, 1863. Has several numbers in ink as shown on the card along with markings from a paper clip.

$ 95.

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CS GENERAL MILLEDGE LUKE BONHAM - Approx. 1 1/2" x 4 1/2" cut from a autograph album. Resigned from the US Congress at secession to become Maj. General, resigned to fill a seat in the First Confederate Congress, which he resigned to become Gov. of South Carolina. At the end of this term he was again appointed as Brig. General in 1865. Paper is waterstained and ink is light but legible.

$ 125.

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LAFAYETTE C. BAKER - HEAD OF LINCOLN'S DETECTIVE POLICE - I have yet to see this autograph on the market for sale. ALS of Baker dated Aug. 21, 1862 on National Detective Police stationery and signed by Baker as Chief of Gov't Detective Police. The content of the letter is asking the Chief of Staff of General Wool a pass for a friend to make it through the lines. Letter is in very good condition. Very first Chief of the now Secret Service!!

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THORNTON A. JENKINS - Naval Lieutenant during the Mexican War, Admiral Farragut's Chief of Staff during the Civil War and Rear Admiral in 1870 along with Naval Secretary of the Light House Board. Letter signed is on Light House Board Stationery written April 2, 1870. The letters content has to do with procuring oils to use for testing the oil at Detroit delivered by contractors. Letter has age toning around edges and some minor soiling.

$ 95.

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MAJOR GENERAL SETH WILLIAMS - Letter dated Sept. 5, 1862 on Army of the Potomac stationery. Williams writes on request of General McClellan that preparations be made for the visit of George H. Stewart - Chairman of the U.S. Christian Commission to the Army of the Potomac. It is signed S. Williams Assistant Adjutant General. Williams was Adjutant General for the Army of the Potomac under Generals McClellan, Burnside, Hooker, Meade and when Grant became commander he made Williams his Inspector General. Letter is in very good condition.

$ 310.

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WASHINGTON LAFAYETTE ELLIOTT - ALS - Officer in the Mexican War, Col. of 2nd Iowa Cavalry, made Brig. Gen. on June 11, 1862. Participated in: Springfield, Mo., Wilson's Creek, New Madrid, Island No. 10, Corinth, wounded at 2nd Manassas, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and the Atlanta Campaign. Dec., 1852 letter signed by Elliott and "US Army", concerns the shipping of various items by train. Period ink is dark and paper is solid. Old mounting tape on back of letter, but is not on a latter bearing page, would not affect a display.

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OLIVER OTIS HOWARD - SC - Was Colonel of 3rd Maine Inf. As General commanded a Brigade in the 2nd Corps, lost his right arm at Battle of Seven Pines (obvious card is signed as a lefty), he was Commander on the field on the first day of Gettysburg after Gen. Reynolds was killed, was also instrumental in establishing Howard University. VGC

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$ 125.

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GEORGE W. ROOSEVELT - DOUBLE MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER - GETTYSBURG & 2ND BULL RUN - 1882 Signature as French Consul attached to official Consul document. One of the few double Medal winners. At Bull Run he re-captured the colors that had been captured by the enemy, and at Gettysburg he captured the color bearer with the colors, in which effort he was severely wounded and as a result had his left leg amputated. Documents have some freyed edges but signature is good & strong.

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$ 275.

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MAJ. GEN. ROGER JONES - Jones began his career as a Lieutenant in the Marines in 1809 and remained as such until the War of 1812. He then was commissioned Captain of Artillery in the Army. He held the rank of U.S. Adjutant General from 1825 till his death in July, 1852. This document dated April 16, 1850 is written in period ink and signed as Adjutant General is written to the widow of a soldier killed in the Mexican War instructing her on who to contact concerning extra pay due her late husband. Letter is in Very Good Condition. A signature not easily obtained.

$ 295.

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GENERAL AMIEL WEEKS WHIPPLE - ALS - 1858 letter in his hand as Capt. in Topographical Engineers. Clear period ink (7 3/4" x 9 3/4") Very Good Condition. Whipple as a General in the Civil War was killed at Chancellorsville in 1863. Graduated from West Point in 1841, became an officer in the Top. Eng's.. Surveyed the U.S. -Mexican and Canadian Boundries, Surveyed the railroad route through Arizona to California and when Arizona became a Territory the seat of Government was named Fort Whipple or Whipple Barracks in his Honor. In the 1850's he was in the Great Lakes Region removing obstacles for navigation and overseeing the Light-House building and supplying. As a General in the War was under the command of McDowell and Hooker. Letter is written from Detroit from the Engineers Office of the Tenth Light-House District. His signature desirable for his accomplishments in a short life. Some folds and staining mainly on reverse. Otherwise good condition.

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$ 395.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN - Dated August 6, 1861 - Signed commission appointing John Schuyler Crosby to 2nd Lieut. of the 1st Regiment of U.S. Artillery. Also signed by Simon Cameron and General Lorenzo Thomas. Vellum is somewhat wavy due to moisture at one time. Document is in an old oak frame with old bubbled glass and has been there for ages. The print is somewhat faded but Lincoln's signature remains strong. War Department Seal is intact, upper edge is a bit ragged and document is missing a small wedge of vellum in the upper left corner. Crosby by the end of the War had made it up to Bvt. Lt. Col and his promotions were due to gallantry at Fort Bisland, La. and Pleasant Hill, La. . Good Lincoln signature without paying the 8-10K some dealers are asking.

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EDWARD O.C. ORD - Endorsement with rank on a 41st U.S. Colored Troop Inventory & Inspection Report Dated March 8, 1865. Severely wounded at Corinth, took part in Vicksburg and Fort Harrison where he was again severely wounded. Very good condition with some minor separations at the folds and some light staining at several folds.

$ 125.

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WILLIAM G. FARGO - Half of the famous Wells, Fargo & Co. Desirable signature on American Merchant's Union Express Stock. Dated February 3, 1869. Other business ventures were the Pony Express and the Overland Mail Co. Signature is as President and is strong, paper is solid with some light staining. Has one cancellation hole in middle left. Revenue stamp on reverse.

$ 1150.

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GENERAL WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS Signed card (2" x 3 1/2") in ink, clean sig - fades towards end, was at one time mounted in an album. Col. of 23rd Ohio Inf. to Maj. Gen. fought in west - Corinth, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga - after War was Minister Mexico & US Congressman.

$ 145.

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RICHARD NAPOLEON BATCHELDER - DS - Civil War General and Medal of Honor Winner. 1883 QM Document signed by Batchelder. Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac. Medal of Honor won at Fairfax Station, Va (Oct. 13-15, 1863) - successfully fighting against heavy odds and bringing his wagons through without the loss of a wagon. Document is in Good Condition. Medal of Honor winners signatures very collectible.

$155.

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