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Americana—Civil War:
John L. Worden. Autograph Manuscript dated and Signed: “The
battle fought at Hampton Roads on the 9th of March 1862, between the U.S. Iron Clad
‘Monitor’ of 2 guns and the Rebel Iron Clad ‘Merrimac’ of 12 guns . . . .” Square 8vo, ruled
paper. 25 February 1864 * Winfield Scott. ANS, lacking salutation: “. . . One, at the
instance of this Fair, has only to write a name in an Album, to secure a terrestrial immortal-
ity.” 4to, written on album page. 1864 * John A. Dix. ANS, lacking salutation: “Every day
brings with it fresh evidence of the hopelessness of the rebel cause . . . .” 4to, written on album
page. 1864 * Irvin McDowell. ALS, later fair copy of his telegram to George B. McClellan
from Manassas on June 12, 1862: “. . . My Third Division, McCall’s, is now on the way.
Please do me the favor to so place it that it may be in a position to join the others as they come
down from Fredericksburg.” 4to, ruled paper. Nd * John Sedgwick. ALS, sending a photograph
[not present] and complaining that he looks too old in it. 8vo, “Headquarters Sixth Army
Corps” stationery. “Camp Brandy Station / April 4th 1864” * George B. McClellan. ALS,
“GeoBMcClellan,” closing “[w]ith the hope that the results of the Metropolitan Fair may be
commensurate with the wants of our Soldiers, and with the greatness of the City.” 4to, written
on album page. 18 February 1864 * Ambrose Powell Hill. Autograph Manuscript, unsigned,
fair copy of a poem by an unknown author: “Graduating Song.” 1
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on the recto and verso of a single sheet. “West Point June 15th 1852” * Ambrose E.
Burnside. ALS, “A.E. Burnside”: “I am quite sure you will agree with me that much has been
done during the present great struggle that is absolutely wrong, because it, at the time, seemed . . .
wise . . .—I have discerned in all your actions and opinions during this war an enthusiastic,
and honest support of our cause . . . .” 4to, written on album page. Nd * Robert Anderson.
ALS: “. . . [I]n reply to your kind note requesting a line for your album, . . . [I write] with my
best wishes for the success of the noble cause, in which the ladies of New York are now engaged
. . . .” 8vo, lined paper. 1 March 1864 * Joseph K.F. Mansfield. ALS, “Mansfield,” to
General Viele: “The telegraph line is down again. Can you not guard it to the half way
house. . . .” 8vo, ruled paper. 27 June 1862 * William Tecumseh Sherman. ALS, “W.T.
Sherman”: “. . . I subjoin my signature to be used for the beneficent purpose asked for and beg
to add the assurances of the personal respect I feel for yourself and honored husband.” 8vo,
“Head-Quarters” stationery. “Nashville, Tenn., Apl 5 1864” * Philip Henry Sheridan. ALS,
“P.H. Sheridan”: “. . . I sincerely thank you Madame for your sympathy & valuable services to
our wounded soldiers during the long & painful struggle . . . .” 2 pages, 8vo. 21 August 1869
* David Dixon Porter. ALS, “David D. Porter / Rear Admiral / Commanding Miss. Fleet”:
“Tho I cannot flatter myself that my autograph possesses any value, I send it . . . [to] help to
fill the pages of an autograph book.” 4to, ruled paper, “Flag Ship Black Hawk” stationery. 14
April 1864 * Winfield Scott Hancock. Brief ALS, “Winf ’d S. Hancock,” sending his auto-
graph. 8vo. 9 March 1864 * Salmon P. Chase. ALS, “SPChase,” to General Viele, asking
him to expect a visit from Col. [William] Birney who is to recruit a “colored Brigade.” 8vo,
lined paper, “Treasury Department” stationery. 26 June 1863 * Don Carlos Buell. ALS,
“D.C. Buell”: “. . . The labors of the Sanitary Commission are felt on the battlefield and in
the hospital, and are daily cheering the hearts of our gallant soldiers with generous evidences of
gratitude for their sacrifices . . . .” 1
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a single sheet. 19 March 1864 * Horatio G. Wright. ALS, “H.G. Wright,” to General Viele,
informing him that the countersign was leaked by a drunk solder and so has been changed to
“New York.” 8vo, ruled paper. “HdQrs 3d Brigade / Camp Walton Oct 15th 1861” *
Michael Corcoran. ALS, to General Viele, introducing James G. Smith. 8vo, ruled paper,
“Corcoran’s Irish Legion” stationery. 21 January 1863 * Abner Doubleday. ANS, “A.
Doubleday,” lacking salutation: “Peace gained by victory, a United people and Freedom for
all.” Square 8vo, ruled paper. 10 April 1864 * James H. Wilson. ALS, “J.H. Wilson,” to
General Viele, inquiring about joining his regiment as a colonel. 3 pages, written on a single
folded sheet. 26 September 1862 * William Starke Rosecrans. ALS, “W.S. Rosecreans”: “I
cannot think of refusing your request for an autograph for the album you are proposing for the
Sanitary Fair. God bless the ladies of America . . . .” 8vo, ruled paper, “Head Quarters
Department of the Missouri” stationery. “St. Louis Feb’y 15 1864” * Egbert Ludovicus
Viele. ANS: “Out of this struggle there will result a higher civilization, which will be worth to
the future all that it has cost the present.” 4to, written on album page. March 1864.
Americana—General:
Marquis de Lafayette. ALS, to Samuel Morse, in English, introduc-
ing Mr. [Piero] Maroncelli, an Italian writer and patriot recently released from an Austrian
prison and seeking connections in New York. Square small 4to. With detached address panel.
21 August 1833 * William J. Worth. ALS, “W.J. Worth,” to his son: “. . . I am digesting as
best I may impatience at the . . . town of Tacubaya in the midst of my splendid division of the
old guard. Never was there a body of men in higher order or more deserving of their country. . . .