DOCUMENT WITH 2 CONFEDERATE
GENERALS (BEAUREGARD AND THOMAS JORDAN)!!! DISCUSSING NIGHT ATTACK
ACROSS THE POTOMAC RIVER!!!
January 14, 1862, Headquarters, Centreville, Virginia. Very interesting letter written in the hand of Confederate General Thomas Jordan to General Beauregard with 2 autograph initialed notes by General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard. The letter, written in the hand of General Jordan, directing General Beauregard to attack Union General Stones army at night no less across the Potomac River. Jordan writes "Circumstances may favor a sudden blow at your immediate adversary ...when passage across the river on the ice may be practicable and safe." Beauregard responds with an initialed endorsement regarding using "colored lights (lanterns) may be used for signal of recognition..but the force should keep well together & make a slight detour..to take the Yankees in rear, but point of re-passage must be well guarded with ..artillery. GTB" GTB was in command of the "Potomac District" of the Army of Northern Virginia at Centreville at this time. At this time the Confederate Army with 40,000 troops were facing (across the Potomac) a Union Army of approximately 100,000 troops. No doubt thinking of the Battle at Balls Bluff, GTB was thinking of taking out Stones portion of the 100,000 man army.
Price: $1100 The original owner of the document secured an original news paper clipping of Gettysburg as an attachment to the document. (See link)
January 14, 1862, Headquarters, Centreville, Virginia. Very interesting letter written in the hand of Confederate General Thomas Jordan to General Beauregard with 2 autograph initialed notes by General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard. The letter, written in the hand of General Jordan, directing General Beauregard to attack Union General Stones army at night no less across the Potomac River. Jordan writes "Circumstances may favor a sudden blow at your immediate adversary ...when passage across the river on the ice may be practicable and safe." Beauregard responds with an initialed endorsement regarding using "colored lights (lanterns) may be used for signal of recognition..but the force should keep well together & make a slight detour..to take the Yankees in rear, but point of re-passage must be well guarded with ..artillery. GTB" GTB was in command of the "Potomac District" of the Army of Northern Virginia at Centreville at this time. At this time the Confederate Army with 40,000 troops were facing (across the Potomac) a Union Army of approximately 100,000 troops. No doubt thinking of the Battle at Balls Bluff, GTB was thinking of taking out Stones portion of the 100,000 man army.
Price: $1100 The original owner of the document secured an original news paper clipping of Gettysburg as an attachment to the document. (See link)
TENNESSEE THANKS
SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ASSITANCE W/ SETTING UP HEAVY ARTILLERY IN
MEMPHIS
Autographed Letter Signed by Pollock B Lee, Adjutant General. Dated May 21, 1861. Concerning the State of South Carolina sending Captain J Gadsden King
to Memphis just a month after Fort Sumter to assist the City with setting up their heavy artillery. Captain J Gadsden King commanded the Marion Artillery during
the bombardment of Fort Sumter. The Marion Artillery played a historically significant role during the initial bombardment of Fort Sumter. This historically significant letter is from General Gideon Pillow thanking South Carolina Governor Francis Pickens for sending Captain King to them to position the heavy artillery around Memphis.
Letter is 1 page, 8 1/2 by 11 with an endorsement on the back.
Condition: Fine Price: SOLD
Autographed Letter Signed by Pollock B Lee, Adjutant General. Dated May 21, 1861. Concerning the State of South Carolina sending Captain J Gadsden King
to Memphis just a month after Fort Sumter to assist the City with setting up their heavy artillery. Captain J Gadsden King commanded the Marion Artillery during
the bombardment of Fort Sumter. The Marion Artillery played a historically significant role during the initial bombardment of Fort Sumter. This historically significant letter is from General Gideon Pillow thanking South Carolina Governor Francis Pickens for sending Captain King to them to position the heavy artillery around Memphis.
Letter is 1 page, 8 1/2 by 11 with an endorsement on the back.
Condition: Fine Price: SOLD
ORIGINAL DEED DATED 1840 BETWEEN LAZARUS KINSEY AND ELIAS SALLIS, WARREN COUNTY GEORGIA
This is an original "Deed of Conveyance" between Lazarus Kinsey and Elias Sallis for 200 acres at a cost of $400 in Warren County Georgia. Lazarus Kinsey became a Confederate Soldier with the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment. This document includes his signature in dark ink along with his seal. The document is in nice condition, clearly legible and easy to read. The document consist of approximately 8.5 inches by 14 inches stationary with dark ink. As with all paper documents I sell, this piece comes with a protective archival Mylar sheeth.
Condition: Fine
Price: $150
APPRAISAL OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES SIMS LISTING SLAVES OWNED
Appraisal of the estate of Charles Sims listing 13 slaves owned by him at the time of his death. The document is in good condition and measures approximately 12 1/4 inches by 7 and 1/2 inches. There is no date on this document, however, I did some research and determined that Charles Sims lived in Chambers County Alabama in 1850 and died sometime before 1860 so this document dates to that timeframe. I will include this research material with the document to the buyer. The back page is completely blank. As with all paper documents I sell, this piece comes with a protective archival Mylar sheeth.
Condition: Fine
Price: SOLD
SECCESSION GOVERNOR WILLIAM HENRY GIST (ALS)
William Henry Gist is arguably the one man that initiated the Civil War. When Abraham Lincoln was elected Gist immediately called for 10,000 volunteer troops from South Carolina. Gist discussed what SC would do with other southern governors if Lincoln was elected and got their commitments that they would follow SC in secession before the election. He called for a session convention on December 17, 1860 and was one of the signers of the SC Ordinance of Secession.
This is a really neat Autographed Letter Signed by William Henry Gist. I am told by many that a war dated ALS by W H Gist is rare (very few known). William Henry Gist was States Rights Gist Uncle. The letter is 8 1/2 by 11 and is 2 pages. The letter was written in October 1863 by Gist from his plantation. He is complaining to the Governor of South Carolina about Confederate agents taking too much of his produce from his plantation. At the end of page 2 he says "if the law will not protect me I will resist by force any other attempt to rob me."
Condition: Fine Price: $500
William Henry Gist is arguably the one man that initiated the Civil War. When Abraham Lincoln was elected Gist immediately called for 10,000 volunteer troops from South Carolina. Gist discussed what SC would do with other southern governors if Lincoln was elected and got their commitments that they would follow SC in secession before the election. He called for a session convention on December 17, 1860 and was one of the signers of the SC Ordinance of Secession.
This is a really neat Autographed Letter Signed by William Henry Gist. I am told by many that a war dated ALS by W H Gist is rare (very few known). William Henry Gist was States Rights Gist Uncle. The letter is 8 1/2 by 11 and is 2 pages. The letter was written in October 1863 by Gist from his plantation. He is complaining to the Governor of South Carolina about Confederate agents taking too much of his produce from his plantation. At the end of page 2 he says "if the law will not protect me I will resist by force any other attempt to rob me."
Condition: Fine Price: $500
HISTORIC POSTAL COVER ADDRESSED TO JOHN C CALHOUN'S SON
Civil War period postal cover addressed to Colonel AP Calhoun in Pendleton S Ca. Andrew P Calhoun was John C Calhoun's son. Andrew P Calhoun lived in the Calhoun mansion in Clemson as a planter. This would be an interesting research piece. Hand stamped with "June 24, Paid 10, Columbia, SC" 20 APR Dietz Type IIG all in blue. Condition will grade fine to very fine. The back of the envelope has June 24, 1861 and the word "college".
Price: $150
SC ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE POSTAL COVER
Legal size Confederate postal cover addressed to a " Lieutenant L Sumter AQM Mounted Rifles, Georgetown." Hand stamp "Paid 10 Columbia SC 1 MAR" Dietz Type IIG on light blue imprinted cover with "State of South Carolina Adjutant and Inspector General's Office Official Business." Grade - Very Fine. It would make an interesting research project to determine more about this Confederate Soldier.
Price:$225
CONFEDERATE SOUTH
CAROLINA RAILROAD
Historically important letter regarding the installation of the Charleston and Savannah Railroad over the Ashley River. The author makes reference to the railroad bridge over the Ashley River being a military necessity, stated as such by General Beauregard and Pemberton. The Charleston and Savannah Railroad was perhaps the most important reason that the Confederacy kept Union troops at bay for the entire war.
Autographed Endorsement Signed by James Tupper, State Auditor of SC (1861-1866) Dated August 1863 to Governor Bonham. The letter is written in ink on 8 1/2 by 11 paper and is 3 pages. James Tupper's signature is in pencil. James Tupper was a very wealthy and influential planter and statesman in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Condition: Fine Price: SOLD
Historically important letter regarding the installation of the Charleston and Savannah Railroad over the Ashley River. The author makes reference to the railroad bridge over the Ashley River being a military necessity, stated as such by General Beauregard and Pemberton. The Charleston and Savannah Railroad was perhaps the most important reason that the Confederacy kept Union troops at bay for the entire war.
Autographed Endorsement Signed by James Tupper, State Auditor of SC (1861-1866) Dated August 1863 to Governor Bonham. The letter is written in ink on 8 1/2 by 11 paper and is 3 pages. James Tupper's signature is in pencil. James Tupper was a very wealthy and influential planter and statesman in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Condition: Fine Price: SOLD
CONFEDERATE
GENERAL THOMAS JORDAN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
General Thomas Jordan is an interesting character, he was in the Seminole War and in the war with Mexico. Jordan attended West Point and graduated in 1840. During the Civil War he was involved in espionage (Spy network in Washington w/ Rose O'Neal Greenhow) and was promoted to Brigadier General for his valiant service at the Battle of Shiloh.
Very interesting war dated letter, written July 23, 1864, from Richmond by General Thomas Jordan to General Beauregard. The subject matter of this letter is very unusual. Jordan is writing Beauregard encouraging him to obtain a field command for Jordan at the expense of William Mahone. He writes, "I think if A.P. Hill were to apply for me to be assigned to the temporary command of Mahone's Brigade...the authorities here would be unable to refuse." He goes on to write, "Davis (Jefferson Davis) advised that the field officers of their Brigade desire new change." Of course, in a matter of days (July 30) Mahone would go on to win fame at the Battle of the Crater in Petersburg.
Price: $850
General Thomas Jordan is an interesting character, he was in the Seminole War and in the war with Mexico. Jordan attended West Point and graduated in 1840. During the Civil War he was involved in espionage (Spy network in Washington w/ Rose O'Neal Greenhow) and was promoted to Brigadier General for his valiant service at the Battle of Shiloh.
Very interesting war dated letter, written July 23, 1864, from Richmond by General Thomas Jordan to General Beauregard. The subject matter of this letter is very unusual. Jordan is writing Beauregard encouraging him to obtain a field command for Jordan at the expense of William Mahone. He writes, "I think if A.P. Hill were to apply for me to be assigned to the temporary command of Mahone's Brigade...the authorities here would be unable to refuse." He goes on to write, "Davis (Jefferson Davis) advised that the field officers of their Brigade desire new change." Of course, in a matter of days (July 30) Mahone would go on to win fame at the Battle of the Crater in Petersburg.
Price: $850
FORREST ARTILLERY
FREEMAN'S BATTERY TENNESSEE SOLDIER'S SIGNED PAY VOUCHER!!!
How often have you seen one of these? I believe I can answer that, NEVER! States across the top "The Confederate States, Dr. (Department) To Thos J Parker, Priv(ate), Baxter Batt(llion) Tenn(essee) St(ate) Art(illery), C.S. Army." Document includes the signatures of Captain Ed Baxter and the signature/mark of Thomas J Parker. Prior to the period for payment (January 1, 1863 to March 1, 1863) Captain Ed Baxter, who had commanded the unit, had been relegated to an administrative role and the Battery at this time was under Nathan Bedford Forrest and commanded by Samuel L Freeman of the famous Freeman's Artillery under Forrest. As any of you know that are familiar with Forrest, he broke all the rules when it came to using artillery in combat. He used cannon like a sawed off shotgun, blasting away at very short range w/ devastating effect. As a result, Forrest's artillery men were some tough rascals. This document was issued right after the fight at Thompson's Station (March 5, 1863) and right before the fight at Brentwood (March 25, 1863). Just a cool, cool piece of history that is a must have for practically anyone that is into Civil War History.....
Price: $425
How often have you seen one of these? I believe I can answer that, NEVER! States across the top "The Confederate States, Dr. (Department) To Thos J Parker, Priv(ate), Baxter Batt(llion) Tenn(essee) St(ate) Art(illery), C.S. Army." Document includes the signatures of Captain Ed Baxter and the signature/mark of Thomas J Parker. Prior to the period for payment (January 1, 1863 to March 1, 1863) Captain Ed Baxter, who had commanded the unit, had been relegated to an administrative role and the Battery at this time was under Nathan Bedford Forrest and commanded by Samuel L Freeman of the famous Freeman's Artillery under Forrest. As any of you know that are familiar with Forrest, he broke all the rules when it came to using artillery in combat. He used cannon like a sawed off shotgun, blasting away at very short range w/ devastating effect. As a result, Forrest's artillery men were some tough rascals. This document was issued right after the fight at Thompson's Station (March 5, 1863) and right before the fight at Brentwood (March 25, 1863). Just a cool, cool piece of history that is a must have for practically anyone that is into Civil War History.....
Price: $425
