Collecting Civil War autographs

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Who is a proud owner of a fine Civil War autograph collection and would like to share it with fellow collectors..

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Jefferson Davis signed cut

jefferson%20davis%20matt.bmpLatest piece of Civil War history that I 've added to my collection.. I like it

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Robert E. Lee Signed Photo

Started by Dan Moss Mar 11, 2020. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hi, I'm looking to sell this Robert E. Lee signed CDV. I was going to consign it to auction but I thought I'd offer it here first. If you're interested send me a message with your best offer!Continue

Newest piece put together

Started by Lou reves Jun 14, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Here is my newest piece it is intaglio cards stamped with the original plates used to make the ten dollar bill with an original signature of General Phil Sheridan

Union General Irvin Mcdowell

Started by Roger Furr. Last reply by Ben Middleton Jan 18, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Signed Dept of Pacific letter dated 9/28/1881 nice item of the 1st commander of the union army of the Civil War.... not bad for the collectionContinue

CSA General Jubal A.Early hand written letter

Started by Roger Furr Feb 9, 2014. 0 Replies 2 Likes

General Jubal A Early hand written letter for my collection from University ArcivesContinue

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Comment by Irishjohan on April 3, 2013 at 5:24pm: Some great stuff on here. I really like the Hantranft and Jay Cooke pieces.

Comment by Lou reves on June 10, 2013 at 3:49pm: My latest pickup Hugh w. Mercer signed note

Comment by Lou reves on June 19, 2013 at 3:49pm: Here is my latest just have to frame it up with this photo or the one with him and Lincoln

Comment by Matt abcde on August 28, 2013 at 9:45pm

Comment by Matt abcde on August 28, 2013 at 9:57pm

I also own:

Major General Francis Barlow - "The Boy Faced General" - left for dead at Gettysburg, Harvard Graduate, Prosecutor of Boss Tweed.
Major General Emory Upton - an amazing 1871 West Point-written letter to Thomas Ruger, where Upton was Commandant of Cadets '70-'75, Ruger would soon be Superintendent of West Point ('71-'76). Known for his famous tactical development at Spotsylvania Courthouse, developed important post-war tactical manual and implemented important US Military overhauls. Later committed suicide.
Lieutenant J.S. Walker, a Commissary who was killed outside of Charles Town (West) VA, where I live. His account is mentioned in the Official Records and 3 different memoirs from the Mosby's Raiders.
My final piece is a signed and war dated by Col. Samuel J. Newbury clipping, he was killed at Weldon Railroad after being captured.
I have a 9th piece in the works also... it's being held for me, but it's too early to officially mention it yet.

Comment by Irishjohan on August 29, 2013 at 7:38am: Excellent stuff! I'd be interested in seeing the Barlow signature. I have some of Franklin B. Gowan - an influential figure of the same era. Nice work!

Comment by Irishjohan on August 29, 2013 at 7:39am: Oh...and welcome to the group.... where are my manners?!

Comment by Matt abcde on August 29, 2013 at 10:43am: Thanks Irishjohan, This weekend I will post large pictures of the front and back of the Francis C. Barlow letter. It is a letter to his friend Edwin Abbott, another Harvard Graduate.

Comment by Irishjohan on August 29, 2013 at 11:52am: Cheers Matthew - If there are any you are looking for, don't hesitate to ask - I have a few McClellan examples myself too, and some items connected to Tammany Hall and Boss Tweed. I find the era very interesting.