(10) Civil War Generals & Politicians! Hamlin, Meade, Sherman and More
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(10) Civil War Generals & Politicians! Hamlin, Meade, Sherman and More
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A fantastic collection of autographed cards and free franks signed by ten notable Civil War figures. Measuring between 3.5" x 2.25" and 6" x 3", the majority undated but likely post-war, ca. 1871. Highlighted names include Vice President Hannibal Hamlin and Secretary of War Simon Cameron, in addition to Union generals George Meade, William Sherman, George McClellan, and John Logan, among others. Varying degrees of age toning, soiling, and light edge wear throughout. Approximately half have been mounted to thick album paper, with others showing faint traces on verso. Overall, very good.
Includes the following signatures, in alphabetical order:
- Simon Cameron (1799-1889). Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln (1861-62) and Senator from Pennsylvania.
- Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891). Vice President of the United States during Lincoln's first term.
- James Harlan (1820-1899). Senator from Iowa; Secretary of the Interior under Andrew Johnson.
- John A. Logan (1826-1886). Major general in the Union Army; later served as Senator from Illinois.
- George B. McClellan (1826-1885). Major general in the Army of the Potomac; unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1864.
- George Meade (1815-1872). Major general in command of the Army of the Potomac; defeated Lee at Gettysburg.
- David D. Porter (1813-1891). Admiral, U.S. Navy; later Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.
- Robert C. Schenck (1809-1809). Union Army general who served in both the First and Second Battles of Bull Run.
- William T. Sherman (1820-1891). Union Army general, later Commanding General of the U.S. Army (1869-1883).
- Alexander H. Stephens (1812-1883). Vice President of the Confederate States.
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This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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(10) Civil War Generals & Politicians! Hamlin, Meade, Sherman and More
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A fantastic collection of autographed cards and free franks signed by ten notable Civil War figures. Measuring between 3.5" x 2.25" and 6" x 3", the majority undated but likely post-war, ca. 1871. Highlighted names include Vice President Hannibal Hamlin and Secretary of War Simon Cameron, in addition to Union generals George Meade, William Sherman, George McClellan, and John Logan, among others. Varying degrees of age toning, soiling, and light edge wear throughout. Approximately half have been mounted to thick album paper, with others showing faint traces on verso. Overall, very good.
Includes the following signatures, in alphabetical order:
- Simon Cameron (1799-1889). Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln (1861-62) and Senator from Pennsylvania.
- Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891). Vice President of the United States during Lincoln's first term.
- James Harlan (1820-1899). Senator from Iowa; Secretary of the Interior under Andrew Johnson.
- John A. Logan (1826-1886). Major general in the Union Army; later served as Senator from Illinois.
- George B. McClellan (1826-1885). Major general in the Army of the Potomac; unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1864.
- George Meade (1815-1872). Major general in command of the Army of the Potomac; defeated Lee at Gettysburg.
- David D. Porter (1813-1891). Admiral, U.S. Navy; later Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy.
- Robert C. Schenck (1809-1809). Union Army general who served in both the First and Second Battles of Bull Run.
- William T. Sherman (1820-1891). Union Army general, later Commanding General of the U.S. Army (1869-1883).
- Alexander H. Stephens (1812-1883). Vice President of the Confederate States.
Please review our terms and conditions of sale regarding large lots of five or more items.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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