Western Frontiers Auction (October 2022)

This postal cover is dated May 29, 1847 from Brazos, Tx. free postage rate to Hon. Wm. Marcy the U.S. Secretary of War. He was responsible for the Ga

This is a stampless cover from Major Scott to a Major General P.F. Smith (Persifer Frazer Smith Commander of U.S. Forces in California) in his own wri

This lot is a collection of the Battle of Churubusco outside of Monterey Mexico on August 19-20, 1847 commanded by General Winfield Scott. The map is

A distinguished soldier, Roger Jones comes from a family of warriors. He is the longest serving Adjutant General of the Army is U.S. history, serving

The Harper's Weekly gives us an account of Lieutenant-Colonel Philip St. George Cooke of the 2nd Dragoons on June 12, 1858. Lieutenant Cooke of ...

This lot contains two block print engravings from the Mexican-American War. The first is a block engraving of Storming the Chapultepec Johnson &...

Lot of eight different books about the Mexican War in California. A) Colonel John W. Geary in the Mexican War and California in '49 by Paul McC...

This letter dated May 1st, 1847 recommends a Lieutenant John Norris in good standing to the New York Volunteers recruited for the purpose of arming Ca

A coin struck to commemorate the victory by Zackary Taylor in Texas depicts the likeness of the General on one side with the battles won and on the re

An article from Gleason's Pictorial depicts the California quest for freedom from Mexico, C. 1850. It includes a single page article with a grea...

This has the discharge papers for sailor William Pettigrus from the US Preble that did service during the Mexican American War of 1848. The papers are

This letter for orders is from Commander George C. Read. Dated August 20, 1852 from the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Comm. Read served the Navy aboard

This lot has two images of John C. Fremont in block print engraving. The first is an engraving by T. Knight from a daguerreotype by Mathew Brady at 6.

Cut square autograph, J. C. Fremont/New York Sep. 1885. 2.25x4.5". Jessie Barton Fremont/Los Angeles California/March 1894./For Mr. John B. McK...

This letter from Eliphalet Trask is for volunteers from California to muster into service in Massachusetts in 1862; at the height of the Civil War. It

This clothing roster is for Company I , 12th Connecticut Heavy Artillery dated (illegible) 9th, 1864 received by Captain John H. Burton. There are 61

Dateline West Point, Ga., Nov. 9th, 1862. Letter from BJ Adair to his brother. Mentions that he attended a "sale and bought the Negro girl"...

Indian soldiers served in the Union Army in the Indian Territory. They were in several battles including the attack on Fort Gibson by Quantrill'...

Civil War era letter written to Mr. Horatio Lyman by B. Wood of New York. This letter is dated July 2, 1864. In this letter, Wood talks about standing

Early Civil War camp newsletter called "The Camp Kettle." This is Vol. 1, No. 8 from Beaufort, South Carolina, December 20, 1861. Publishe...

This letter is written by a surviving Confederate soldier listing the Southern recruitments from 1861 through 1864, as well as referencing J. M. Longs

1864 letter related to Russia Treaty of 1832, signed by Edward Canby "Edward Richard Sprigg Canby was a career United States Army officer and a...

Captain Stewart Van Vilet in the capacity of Assistant Quarter Master receives goods at Fort Riley, Ks. This receipt for goods for provisioning the U.

International Hotel, Niagara Falls, NY letterhead, 1896. Signed by General John Schofield, "John McAllister Schofield (September 29, 1831 - Mar...

Letter signed by Luther H. North and cover, 1930, to Agnes Urbank, with COA. North was Head of Indian Scouts of Nebraska and served in the 2nd Nebras

This lot has three documents on John B. Adams of Perkin's Regiment. There is a receipt for selling his horse and saddle to the confederates in 1...

This document is signed by Colonel Caleb Chase Sibley of the 16th U.S. Infantry on June 13, 1866 giving a promotion to a Thomas Maloney. 10 in. x 16 i

This is folded orders from Rear Admiral David D. Porter to Lieutenant Commander E. K. Owen of the U.S. S. Louisville in the 6th District Mississippi S

1865 discharge for Frederick Brandt, 1865 bounty payment for volunteers, 1862 general orders No. 17, US Army. Date: Country (if not USA): State:

Single sheet anti Democrat handbill, Civil War Era. Explosive content with a specific point of view. 8x4.75", 2 creases, 2x .5" tears. Da...

This very elaborate document details the mustering out of a Lieu. C. Coffinberry in August of 1865 along with two attachments. Most notably countersig

This is a clipped autograph of Ambrose Everett Burnside signed "A.E. Burnside U.S.S.". Matted to 7.5 in. X 9 in. Important is his signatu...

This is a clipped autograph of Major General George Gordon Meade of the Union Army Volunteers. Matted at 8 in. X 10 in. It is under-signed as Major Ge

Cut square signature of General Philip Sheridan and 5.25x5" matted engraving with COA. "General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan was a ca...

Private Charles Bacon has been identified in the center of this photo. The other two men are unidentified. A tintype photo .c 1861 framed at 4.5 in. X

This lot includes one CDV of Albert Sidney Johnston as well as a parlor card of the same size. The CDV is at 2.5 in. X 4in. and unmarked to his identi

This lithographic photo of Ulysses S. Grant is 5.5 in. X 8.5 in. depicting him as a 1st. Lieutenant in the 4th Infantry about 1848. Some foxing on the

This is an undated block print engraving of Major General George Armstrong Custer engraved by A.H. Ritchie at 6in. X 9.5 in. He is ranked as a Major G

This group has a block print engraving of Major General Jesse Reno as well as a CDV card with the same pose. The engraving is by J.C. Buttre (5.5 in

Major General John Wool participated in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and finally the Civil War. By the time he served in the Civil War h

A large book, Battles of the Civil War, 1861-1865, a pictorial presentation, 1960. Fantastic color illustrations of Civil War battles. 18.5x25"...

This is a Union Officer's medallion from the Civil War with a bail on the back; 2.5 in. in diameter and eagle design made of brass. It may have ...

The Official Civil War Centennial Commission Commemorative Medallion, designed by Joseph Emile Renier, made by Medallic Art Co. of New York. .995+ pur

Three choice GAR badges with presidential medallions, 1909, 1910, 1920, all with yellow ribbon backing, all with red, white, blue enamel filling GAR .

The first fob offered is the 39th UCV (United Confederate Veterans) fob. It actually started as a medal with ribbon when originally issued to particip

This black and white photograph is believed to be of General Benjamin Butler (center) who earned the sobriquet of "Beast" while in New Orl...

Lot of about 18 newspapers from the 1860s-1870s. They include the New York Tribune, Moore's Rural New Yorker, the New York Times, the Daily Inte...

This roll is a Civil War messenger's kit for carrying dispatch papers. Measuring 15 in. X 14 in. The bottom edge is folded over to hold papers a...

This lot contains a walnut tube that opens to reveal a Civil War vintage fork and knife. There is a metal frame folding pocket knife. Three forms of h

This lot consist of two vintage mid 1800's Civil War era canteens, the larger of the two has its original covering for the period, strap and att...

This lot contains four civil war Union wool pants of medium to large size with a black wool overcoat. There are several sashes included. Date: Cou

This display case is from a Confederate soldier's personal dining flatware. It includes a spoon, fork, a combination knife similar to today'...

This lot has two pair of horse riding boots. Reproduced in two styles: one pair has loop pull-ups and a square toe; the second pair has a pointed toe

This lot has a folding knife with fork and spoon, horn scales, no makers' mark, heavily used. Fair condition 5 in. overall length from the Civil...

This combination knife and fork is for the single armed Civil War veteran. 8 in. long with a tang mounted hardwood handle. Extremely rare, custom mad

Heavy artillery prepared by a board of officers of the Army of the United States with service of a gun mounted on an iron carriage by AW Corliss, 1863

This small handbook is titled "Advice to Soldiers" by W.W. Hall MD. At 2.25 in. X 3 5. in. Dr. Hall served as the surgeon for the 6th Wisc...

Lot of six different Civil War histories. A) Appomattox Commander: The Story of General E.O.C. Ord by Bernarr Cresap. Published in 1981. 418 pages.

R. E. Lee by Freeman, Vols. 1-4. Robert E. Lee is one of the iconic figures of American history and this is the definitive biography of his life. Puli

This hardcover book is the memoir of John Harrold of the 138th Pennsylvania Volunteers. "John Harrold his Capture, Imprisonment, Escape, and R...

Personal Memoirs of P H Sheridan, General US Army, Vols 1 and 2. 1888. Foldout maps detached with tape repair. Attractive bindings on these volumes a

Personal Memoirs of US Grant Vols. 1 and 2, 1886. Grant was an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United

Four books, each offering first hand accounts of the War Between the States. First, "On Wheels and How I came There" by Private W.B. Smith...

Three volume publication of "History of the War for the Union" by E.A Duyckinck and was published in 1870. Although the volumes are full o...

7 Civil War books. Life and Deeds of General US Grant by Burr, 1885, both boards detached. Historical Times Illustrated, Encyclopedia of the Civil War

The Blue and The Gray, The Story of the Civil War as Told by Participants, by Commager in 2 vols. Water damage wrinkling on both vols. In case. Date:

Mathew Brady, History with a Camera by Horan, 244pp with photo index. American Daguerreian Art by Rinhart, 1967, 134pp plus index.` Date: Country (

The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-64: Its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to Exhi

The Civil War in America by Lossing, Vols. 1-3. Attractive bindings with some wear. 1878. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance

Lot of two different books about U.S. Grant. A) A Tour Around the World by General Grant. Being a Narrative of the Incidents and Events of His Journey

Baltimore and the 19th of April, 1861 by Brown. A study of the war. "A memoir by George William Brown, who was mayor of Baltimore when the noto...

Reports of the Committee On the Conduct of the War, Fort Pillow Massacre/Returned Prisoners. 1864. After Confederate victories early in the Civil War,

Indian War discharge letter of Silas Hoffman, 1863, signed by Marcus Reno, "Marcus Albert Reno was a United States career military officer who ...

1886 Signed letter by Charles King, an author and soldier. Stationed at Camp Verde, Arizona in 1874 under Gen. Crook, King retired from the Army in 18

1894 Indian War letter of recommendation signed by Gen. Nelson Miles, "Nelson Appleton Miles was an American military general who served in the...

1881 letter signed by George Crook to Major Bisbee, unsure if he is related to Judge Bisbee of the Arizona mining town. Crook was a Union General and

1890 letter from Headquarters Department of California signed by Charles Gatewood, "First Lieutenant Charles Bare Gatewood was an American sold...

1873ordinance document signed by Alfred Terry, Commander of Dakota Territory., folded to 3.5x8". 1894 letter about attending a ball signed by G...

1864 pay voucher signed by Charles Oakes, a noted Indian fighter who was nearly killed in 1850 in Texas. 11x17", 3x 3" tears, small tape r...

Indian War telegram. War Dept, to Tucson, the first year of telegrams to southern Arizona re: freight on salt. Date: Country (if not USA): State:

1910 check signed by Indian War. Lt. Col. Eugene Carr, "Eugene Asa Niel Carr was a soldier in the United States Army and a general in the Union...

1898 letter signed by Oliver O. Howard regarding heading to the West. Howard signed the peace treaty with the Cochise in 1872 and founded Howard Unive

Personal Recollections of General Nelson A Miles. Embracing the Thrilling Story of His Famous Indian Campaigns. Profusely illustrated. Attractive bind

This is a shako plate from Fort Fetterman in Wyoming, vintage Indian Wars, C.1867-1882. The fort housed many troops as well as support personnel. A s

This is a pair of medical saddle bags made by A. A. Mellier of St. Louis. Elliot's Patent Jan 18, 1870. Brown leather bags with a bottom fold o...

This pair of saddle bags are black leather with three straps buckles inside small pocket. Likely a McClellan design saddle attachment. "US"...

This is a lot of six books dealing with the history of the Cuban campaign during the Spanish American War. First, "History of the Essex Troop&q...

Collection of Spanish-American War memorabilia. A) Stereoview of the Montana Regiment sailing for Manila from San Francisco and a photograph of Genera

Lot of 2. 1) Membership certificate for Charles J. Gavin, elected Member National Council of Administration, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United St

This is an infantry canvas haversack marked "F over cross arms over 8" , U.S. Inside is marked "C.H. Carpenter / Co. M/ 203 Regiment&...

This pair of saddle bags are WW1 vintage. There are no maker's marks; made of pig-skin with minimal black leather staining. "US" stamp...

Unusual brass specialty lighter with WW 1 helmet style top by Bowers Mfg. Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Photo album c. WW2 with about 70 b/w photos and a few postcards. Military base, Native Alaskans, Japanese soldier related, landscapes etc. Date: Co

An excellent mostly contemporary to the 1940s, WWII history library. 23 volumes, classic topics generally very fine condition. For the WWII collector

A series of (5) WWII War Savings Bonds (3) of which were issued in Hollywood, California. 1. $25 War Savings Bond Series E March 3, 1943 Valentine

1940, in France Inspecting the West Front (1) ; Greeting The troops in France in 1940 (1) ; Postcard portraits (2) ; Addressing the military (Descri

This uncirculated postcard has the likeness of Adolph Hitler on the front. Dated for 13 March, 1938. "Ein volk ein reich ein fohrer". One ...

Several Normandy anniversary booklets from the 1994 and regional tourist pamphlets. Aeronautic Radio 1937 booklet. The Log-Reserve Issue 1943, Air Cla

Framed clipped signature of Stephen Decatur, a woodblock print and a quote. Frame 16x20" with distress marks. c. early 1800's. He was an Am...

Cut square autograph of Sherand Osborn, 1.25x3.5". He was a Royal Navy admiral and Arctic explorer in charge of trying to find what happened to...