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M-141
IDENTIFIED GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD PICK-UP - Rarely does an item surface for sale that is a pick-up from Gettysburg with handwritten provenance. This empty Hazard Cartridge Packet for .36 Cal. Colt & Whitney Revolvers had a handwritten note inside the box that states "Gettysburg / From Front of / the Old 14th Conn. Vol. / Attest Benjn Hirst" Records show that Hirst was a member of Company D of the 14th Connecticut Infantry and was in fact wounded at Gettysburg on the third day. The 14th played quite a roll in the events surrounding Pickett's Charge. The packet is in very good condition. The note is written in period ink.
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M-140
SOLDIER'S STENCIL - 111TH NEW YORK INFANTRY - Stencil of Franklin Petteys of Galen, NY. Petteys was in  Co. E of the 111th New York Infantry and was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness on May 5, 1864. Petteys is spelled in the records as Pettys but included with this stencil are copies of the Draft records, Cencus Records, etc. showing his name spelled both ways. Stencil is 1 5/8" x 3 1/2"
$ 425.
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M-139
1864 DIARY - 4TH ILLINOIS CAVALRY - CO. C - Diary of William Henry Stapleton written almost entirely in period ink and covers from April 1, through December 31, 1864. Stapleton does not appear in the records and apparently had a difficult time receiving his pension due to perhaps lost records. The diary has a stamp on the inside cover "US Pension Office Sep 8, 1894" with 'Exhibit A' written above. Stapleton was very busy between courting ladies in town (of which he was good enough to supply us with photos - and these are included) and performing picket duty and scouting on a near daily basis. Diary mentions numerous skirmishes and happenings of War and camp life during the year. Diary is in very good condition with several areas where ink has faded out to very light but 95% is dark and very legible. Some transcripts are in 'Additional Images' page. 
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M-136
1862 DIARY - BERDAN'S U.S. SHARPSHOOTERS - Diary of William Henry Stapleton (misspelled as Stapelton in records). Entire year filled from Jan 1 to Dec 31. Majority filled in period ink (some lightly). Not great descriptive content but he does mention when fighting occurs during the battles of Yorktown, Hanover Court House, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mill, Glendale and Malvern Hill along with some miscellaneous picket skirmishes. After Malvern Hill Stapleton takes ill and spends most of the following months in the hospital or in camp with occasional picket & guard duties. One interesting note on May 4, they 'got the Sharps Rifles'. One of the more celebrated units of the War. In good condition with some water staining as can be seen in photos. All intact.
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M-135
CIVIL WAR I.D. TAG - 29TH MICHIGAN INFANTRY - Pewter ID tag made and marked by Joseph Merriam (Merriam was an early supplier of the Congressional Medal of Honor due to their fine workmanship), owned by Samuel S. Clemons, Co. H, 29th Michigan Infantry. War of 1861 style with engagements of Decatur, Murfreesboro and Campaigns of Thomas & Sherman. Clemons was from Richfield, Michigan and was in service from Sept., 1864 to Sept., 1865. Dark black patina with brighter areas where handled.
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M-134
GEORGE B. McCLELLAN 1864 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN MEDALLION - 1 3/16" Diameter brass medallion. Releif of McClellan on obverse and the reverse has an eagle with the motto "One Flag and One Union / Now and Forever". Deep patina, Very good condition.
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M-132
1860 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN MEDAL - 15/16" Dia. brass disc with the ferrotypes of John C. Breckinridge and his running mate Joseph Lane. Have seen precious few of these with the red or blue velvet covering and a loop to hang from a button, pin, etc. Breckinridge was the South's heavy favorite and runner up in electoral votes to Lincoln. Very good condition.
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M-133
1860 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN MEDAL - 1" Dia. brass disc  - but for who??? Trainee day at the factory! This was meant to be a Stephen A. Douglas badge but someone make the mistake of placing John Bell's (Constitutional Union Party) ferrotype where Douglas' should be (and not in top to hole). Herschel V. Johnson's ferrotype on reverse is correct as Douglas' running mate. Johnson's ferrotype (as you see so often with these) has a small chip near the top of his head, otherwise very good condition considering the mess-up.
$ 295.
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M-131
6TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY SOLDIER'S MEMORIAL - CUSTER'S CAVALRY BRIGADE - FramedSoldier's Memorial of Company 'I', Sixth Michigan Cavalry. This is one of the four Michigan Regiments that made up Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade (1st, 5th, 6th, 7th). Entered according to the Act of Congress in 1862 by J. Wesley. Coloring is slightly faded with some light age toning and print has several wrinkles but overall in good condition. Printed in 1862 means pretty much that the remarks section is empty.
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M-130
UNION PATRIOTIC PLAYING CARDS - (4) playing cards (sold separately), having the shield and flag back and the patriotic suits, eagles, shields, flags (and stars - not represented here). Cards available are the 7 of eagles, 4 of shields, 5 of flags and 7 of flags and are in good condition but are soiled a bit as can be expected. These are becoming increasingly harder to find.
$ 22. each
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M-129
MID 1800'S MEXICAN ARMY TIN CANTEEN - Haven't seen one of these before, a Mexican Army (judging by the style of eagle around 1860's & later) tin canteen. Embossed Mexican eagle encircled with "Estados Unidos Mexicanos Ejercito". Canteen is7-1/4" dia and 2-3/4" deep. Shows much use.
$ 310.
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M-126
M-1858 ARMY (HARDEE) HAT - The famed hat that most in the military trashed soon after receiving them. The heat was excessive when worn and there are many testimonials to the dislike for them. Yet, many were used during the War including the 24th Michigan of the Iron Brigade. This example in fair condition, as it has several issues such as the hole in the top (which could be mended to look better) and several rips in the felt (as seen in the photos). The insignia includes a silvered crossed sabers cavalry devise which in the photos can be seen the original loops that had been cut to make a single strand wire for mounting on hat. The sweatband is missing but a witness mark can be seen on inside where it once was. Original label inside. Originally came in an Indianapolis hatmakers box.
$ 2925.
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M-127
1856 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORAL TICKET - BUCHANAN - 3 13/16" X 6 3/8" Democratic Presidential Electoral Ticket for the 1856 Presidential election. Buchanan's running mate was John C. Breckinridge who would later become a Confederate General and CS Secretary of War during the Civil War. Ticket has a water stain covering the top half, otherwise in very good condition. Blank on the reverse side.
$ 95.
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M-123
WILLIAM McKINLEY MEMORIAM RIBBON - Ribbon issued after his assassination has a cloth image applied to the black ribbon (corners are a bit raised). In faded text are the words: "Loved by 70,000,000 / Now Gone Beyond / Wm. McKinley / His Last Words / God's Will, Not Ours / Be Done". Ribbon is in solid condition but is missing a portion of the bottom fringe as can be seen in photo.
$ 42.
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M-124
WILLIAM McKINLEY PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PIN - Eagle pinbar with a suspended gray (somewhat lead colored) western style hat with a painted ribbon on the side. Very good condition - pin still intact.
$ 68.
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M-121
TRAVELING ROSEWOOD INKWELL - Inkwell commonly carried by the soldiers. Made of rosewood with a screw on top and glass vial insert. Very good condition.
$ 75.
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M-118
PEWTER DRINKING FLASK - JAMES DIXON & SONS - Pewter flask made by the famous powder flask manufacturer - James Dixon & Sons. It is well marked on both the bottom of the flask as well as on the top of the screw on lid. Top comes off for use as a drinking cup if so desired. A few dents and dings and a nice dark gray patina.
$ 175.
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M-110
PAIR - ENLISTEDMEN'S SHOULDER SCALES - Set of brass shoulder scales with 4" crescent meant for use by corporals and privates - completely intact. Some dents and nicks as one would expect. They have been polished but some of original patina is on reverse.
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$ 265.
M-111
PAIR - SERGEANTS SHOULDER SCALES - Set of brass shoulder scales with 4 3/8" crescent meant for use by sergeants - completely intact. Some dents and nicks as one would expect. Small area of separation between the two halves on one. They have been polished but some of original patina is on reverse.
$ 365.
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M-113
M-1881 U.S. HELMET PLUME - SIGNAL CORPS - Black horsehair plume for the M-1881 helmet. Black was the color designation for the Signal Corps in the 1890's. Very good condition. One of the photos shows more of a light brown color but color is actually dark black.
$ 48.
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M-104
SOLDIER'S BIBLE - 142ND ILLINOIS INFANTRY - 1 1/2" X 3 3/8" X 5"  New and Old Testament Bible dated 1861 with old ink ID "Supposedly Uncle Phil carried this through the Civil War - later gave it to Fannie". There is also on the same page a very light pencil inscription "Phil W. Bowers / Touico (?) / LaSalle County / Illinois". Another pencil inscription on the opposite page is the Fannie mentioned in the first "Fannie Stevens / Freeport". Philip W. Bowers was in fact a soldier in Co. I, 142nd Illinois Infantry but only in for five months. After the War belonged to GAR Post #84 in Polo, Il. The bible is somewhat shaken but complete missing most of the flap tongue and the page with inscriptions is detached.
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SPONGE COVER FOR 10" COLUMBIAD CANNON - Large canvas cover for the sponge to a 10" Columbiad Cannon & so marked with a still strong stencil. Rope tie, some staining. Would consider this as very good condition. Probably from Bannerman's.
$ 180.
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M-95
CIVIL WAR PERIOD LITHOGRAPH OF BENTON BARRACKS, MO. - 10 3/4" x 16 5/8" overall size Litho by A. McLean in St. Louis of the huge facility. Has been mounted many years ago to a cloth backing resulting in some ripples in the print and soiling to the print in general. This is the first Benton Barracks Litho I've seen. Looks like a good majority of the soiling will come off with a good drafting eraser if so desired.
$ 125.
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M-114
PATRIOTIC COVER - MAGNUS - Think this one may be a typo. The corps badge looks more like a Sixth Corps than a Ninth Corps. Signed with Chas. Magnus - considered to have been the best during the War for patriotic covers. Very good condition but some light foxing.
$ 33.
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M-101
ZACHARY TAYLOR MEMORIAM RIBBON - One of the more unique ribbons I've seen.  An impressive looking 4" x 8 1/8" somewhat of a polished cloth with embossed eagle & wreath which was then painted gold. The U.S. flag is also painted. A profile view of Taylor with birth & death dates along with his last coherent words. Taylor was of course the President that spent the shortest term as President, catching pneumonia from the inauguration held in the rain and dying in three months.
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M-103
PATRIOTIC COVER - 1865 dated Charles Magnus cover, purple with silver text shows an eagle on shield and the text " U.S. Armies operating against Richmond, Va. / Co.      Regt.      Vol.      Brig.       Div.". Very good condition.            (Just as the above cover but with silver text)
$ 26.
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