CONFEDERATE GENERAL NATHAN BEDFORD
FORREST SIGNED DOCUMENT!!!/SELMA, MARION AND
MEMPHIS RAILROAD BOND!!!
If you love history and you can't get excited about a Nathan Bedford Forrest signed document, you had better have your pulse checked! Bond was signed by The General twice! General Nathan Bedford Forrest was arguably the most capable soldier the Civil War produced from either side of the conflict. Much of his exploits in battle have become legendary over time. Now here is an opportunity to own a piece of history that you know the General himself held at one point in time! The condition of this bond is exceptional with all the colors being very vibrant. Both ink signatures are very dark which is not how I have seen them on other examples. All of the coupons are present except the typical seven that are missing. This document was folded for years and stored safely somewhere. As a result of that storage creases there is a small tear near the 1st 0 in the "$1000" type. There is an accounting on the back of the bond written in ink showing the potential interest earned. General Forrest was President of the Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad Company beginning right after the war and lasting until 1874. This bond was signed on September 01, 1869. Most of these documents were cut up years ago so you usually only see 1 segment or the other. With this document you are getting TWO Nathan Bedford Forrest signatures!!!
Condition: Extra Fine Price:$1975 "SOLD" |Picture 6|Picture 7|Picture 8|
If you love history and you can't get excited about a Nathan Bedford Forrest signed document, you had better have your pulse checked! Bond was signed by The General twice! General Nathan Bedford Forrest was arguably the most capable soldier the Civil War produced from either side of the conflict. Much of his exploits in battle have become legendary over time. Now here is an opportunity to own a piece of history that you know the General himself held at one point in time! The condition of this bond is exceptional with all the colors being very vibrant. Both ink signatures are very dark which is not how I have seen them on other examples. All of the coupons are present except the typical seven that are missing. This document was folded for years and stored safely somewhere. As a result of that storage creases there is a small tear near the 1st 0 in the "$1000" type. There is an accounting on the back of the bond written in ink showing the potential interest earned. General Forrest was President of the Selma, Marion and Memphis Railroad Company beginning right after the war and lasting until 1874. This bond was signed on September 01, 1869. Most of these documents were cut up years ago so you usually only see 1 segment or the other. With this document you are getting TWO Nathan Bedford Forrest signatures!!!
Condition: Extra Fine Price:$1975 "SOLD" |Picture 6|Picture 7|Picture 8|
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: $250
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: $250
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: $220
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: $525
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: $525
HISTORIC POSTAL COVER ADDRESSED TO JOHN C CALHOUN'S SON
Civil War period postal cover addressed to Colonel AP Calhoun in Pendleton S Ca. 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: $275
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: $275
