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Collection of Civil War Manuscript Items

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Group of Civil War Manuscript Items: A collection of Civil War manuscript items. A February 11, 1863 letter from Harrisburg relating to raids on the state of Pennsylvania, a letter from A.L. Henry dated 1862 on colored patriotic stationa

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Group of Civil War Manuscript Items: A collection of Civil War manuscript documents relating to Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Included are a clothing allowance roster for the 98th Pennsylvania, several letters with good content relating t

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Manuscript archive related to the Civil War: Heading: (Civil War) Author: Title: Archive of 15 Manuscript Items Related to the Pixley Family and Vermont Cavalry during the Civil War Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: 1858-186

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[CIVIL WAR]. A collection of items identified to brothers Robert and Samuel Burnside, Company H,: [CIVIL WAR]. A collection of items identified to brothers Robert and Samuel Burnside, Company H, 110th New York Infantry, comprised of a kepi and war-date photographs. Approx. height 4 3/4 in. blue wo

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CIVIL WAR: Manuscripts, photographs, and pocket bible by and belonging to Private Albert I. Sands,: CIVIL WAR: Manuscripts, photographs, and pocket bible by and belonging to Private Albert I. Sands, dated 1862-1868, items include: eight hand written letters by Private Albert I. Sands of Cambridge, M

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U.S. HISTORY CURIOSITIES COLLECTION: Collection of Civil War era artifacts. Some later 19th and 20th C. items, Silver, signatures, etc. With some Western memorabilia. All with labels, none verified or authenticated. Dimensions: (Plate) D

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Collection of Items Related to The Civil War, Etc...: A presentation case with text at the reverse that reads: "Key to Libby Prison-Richmond Va, Civil War 1861-1864, presented to D.P Rhoades by Bayard Taylor, Indian Arrow Head Stratford, Indian spear hea

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Collection of Civil War Manuscript Items

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A collection of Civil War period manuscript items including five letters from HQ US Forces Folly Island, seven letters Hookins Brigade Camp Union, and a final statement of Pay to Silvin Reed. Wear consistent with age. RM The item(s) in this lot are being sold from the Estate of Stephen Reed. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.

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Collection of Civil War Manuscript Items

Name: Collection of Civil War Manuscript Items
SKU: 136163337
Price: 50 USD
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