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1. CIVIL WAR GENERAL'S LETTER !!!!   This letter was written from Col. Frederick A. Starring, who was commander of the 72 Ill. Vol. Infantry to Gen. William Sooy Smith, Chief of Cavalry of the Military Division of the Mississippi.  The 72 Ill. Vol. Infantry participated in many famous battles such as: Vicksburg, Spring Hill, Franklin, Nashville, and Fort Blakely. This letter was in fact written from VICKSBURG to Gen. Smith!!  The well known, General William S. Smith, (pictured above) earned a degree in engineering from West Point.  He is recorded as being "A man of high technological and intellectual ability." He was named Colonel of the 13th Ohio Infantry on June 26, 1861 and received a promotion to Brigadier General on April 15, 1862, for his services at the Battle of Shiloh.  However, he was defeated at West Point, MS and Okolona, MS by an inferior force led by Major General Nathan B. Forrest.  In this letter, Col. Starring expresses his deep appreciation and respect for Gen. Smith. Col. Starring believes he would not be in such a high rank if it were not for Gen. Smith.  He writes," do you remember how I used to tax your patience to explain to me things military.  I never forgot those teachings.  I owe my position to them." It is extremely rare to find a Civil War letter involving both a Col. and Brig. GENERAL.--$150.
2. This is a "must have" reference book if you enjoy Civil War artillery -"Artillery and Ammunition of the Civil War by Warren Ripley" and this copy is out of the personal library of "Mr. Artillery" - Jack Melton and has his name in the front.  I believe that it's an out-of-print reference book as well.--$49.
3. Presented signature of Union Major General William D. Whipple.--$50.
4. Two quite sought after Michigan Civil War reference books.  One is 1882 "Michigan in the War" by Robertson and the second is a reprint of "Michigan - Soldiers and Sailors - Alphabetical Index".   Both reference books for.--$195.
5. Original Richmond, VA. - "Daily Dispatch" Confederate newspaper.  It is date Aug. 12, 1861 and remains in very nice condition.--$145.
6. Rare Confederate newspaper -- This is "The Daily Journal" out of Wilmington, NC and is dated July 30, 1861.  It is 4 pages long with lots of Civil War content, and in very nice condition.--$250.
7. Group of 6 Civil War and slightly earlier postal covers.  4 still have the stamps intact and are addressed to "Petersburg, VA."  and one of the six has a pretty patriotic motif.  The entire grouping.--$75.
8. Very, Very scarce Houston, Texas Confederate Newspaper.  This is the Monday - July 11, 1864 issue of the "Houston Daily Telegraph".  Confederate newspapers out of Texas are among the hardest to get.--$250.
9. Nice condition and quite rare June 17, 1861 issue of the Confederate newspaper "The Daily Journal" out of Wilmington, N.C.  There are numerous Civil War articles and reports as well as adds recruiting men in this issue.  It appears that they were raising one regiment of rather "big" men - especially during the Civil War era.  They were seeking only men over 6 feet in height.--$295.
10. Very rare "Fayetteville, N.C." Confederate newspaper.  This is the "Fayetteville Observer" and is the May 20, 1861 issue.  This would be a great compliment to display with your other Fayetteville, N.C. Confederate artifacts.  {Like your Fayetteville bayonet - musket - or carbine}.--$350.

11. Pair of original printed Union General Orders.  The first is General Order #274 which lays down more stringent regulations on personal baggage carried in the field.  The second is General Order # 354 which involves the renaming of "Fort Dekalb" to "Fort Strong" in honor of Maj. Gen. George C. Strong who died of wounds received at Fort Wagner - Charleston, SC.-- $49. for both Gen. Orders-SOLD

12. Three red, white, and blue patriotic Union covers with ornate Union embossing.  All three covers were actually mailed and have the cancelled 3-cent Union stamps still intact.  Two of the covers were addressed to Rhode Island and one to New York.  All three are in very nice condition.--$85.

13. Nice crisp autograph of Confederate Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner.  This autograph has for many years been on display at the Lotz House Civil War Museum in Franklin, Tennessee.--$250.