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CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPHS OF SITTING BULL, FENNO, AND DINERO BOY; Four cabinet card photographs of...

CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPHS OF SITTING BULL, FENNO, AND DINERO BOY; Four cabinet card photographs of Native Americans, including Sitting Bull, sold by the western photographer, D. [David] Rodocker

D. [David] Rodocker

Winfield, Kansas: D. Rodocker, circa 1890. Card. All four photographs are mounted on cabinet cards reading “D. Rodocker, Winfield, Kansas.” Subjects in three of the four photographs are identified within the print. All have some soiling; one has a horizontal crease. One of the cards shows Louis Fenno, the..... More

Price: $1,000.00

THREE ATTORNEYS CONSPIRE TO ENSURE A CLIENT WILL INHERIT $3,000 IN PROPERTY AND $5,000 IN SLAVES;...

THREE ATTORNEYS CONSPIRE TO ENSURE A CLIENT WILL INHERIT $3,000 IN PROPERTY AND $5,000 IN SLAVES; Letter detailing an effort to secures an estate with seven named slaves

C. Henderson

Jackson, Tennessee, 1839. Envelope or Cover. This three-page stampless letter measures 15.5” x 12.5” unfolded. It is datelined “Jackson Feb. 2. 1839”. It bears a relatively circular “Jackson / Ten.” postmark dated “Feb / 4” and a “12½” rate handstamp, both in blue. (A combination of relatively scarce postal markings..... More

Price: $250.00

MAIL FROM THE FOUNDER OF CHRIST CHURCH CAMBRIDGE, A SCION OF A NOTORIOUS NEW ENGLAND SLAVE-TRADER...

MAIL FROM THE FOUNDER OF CHRIST CHURCH CAMBRIDGE, A SCION OF A NOTORIOUS NEW ENGLAND SLAVE-TRADER AND “THE RICHEST MAN IN BOSTON”; A stampless cover sent by the Reverend East Apthorp to the Society for the propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts

East Apthorp

Mailed from: 1764. Envelope or Cover. This envelope is addressed “To the Reverend Dr. Burton, Secretary / to the Society for the propagation of the Gospel / in Foreign Parts, / in Bartlett’s Building / Holbourn, London.” It was privately carried to England where it received a circular London Bishop..... More

Price: $500.00

THE U.S. ARMY INDIAN AGENT, CREDITED WITH SAVING MOST OF THE PIEGAN BLACKFEET TRIBE FOLLOWING THE...

[THE U.S. ARMY INDIAN AGENT, CREDITED WITH SAVING MOST OF THE PIEGAN BLACKFEET TRIBE FOLLOWING THE “STARVATION WINTER” THAT KILLED A QUARTER OF ITS MEMBERS, DESCRIBES THE BOUNTY OF FEDERAL FOOD AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION THE FOLLOWING YEAR]; Letter from Major Rueben A. Allen to family in Ohio describing life at Montana’s Blackfeet Agency

Major Rueben A. Allen

Blackfeet Agency, Montana: December 21, 1883. Unbound. This five-page letter is datelined “United States Indian Service / Blackfeet Agency, Mont. / Dec: 21st, 1884.” It is addressed to Major Allen’s family at Freeport, Ohio. There is no accompanying envelope. In nice shape. Transcript provided. An exceptional letter from the..... More

Price: $1,500.00

WHITE SLAVE CHILDREN FROM NEW ORLEANS ARE PUT ON DISPLAY BY THE FREEDMANS BUREAU TO BOLSTER...

[WHITE SLAVE CHILDREN FROM NEW ORLEANS ARE PUT ON DISPLAY BY THE FREEDMANS BUREAU TO BOLSTER FLAGGING NORTHERN SUPPORT FOR CONTINUING THE CIVIL WAR]; Twelve different cartes-de-visite picturing white slave children from New Orleans who were freed when General Benjamin Butler occupied the city

Six photographs by Chas. Paxon, four photographs by M. H. Kimball, and two without attributio

New York: 1863-1864. Unbound. This group consists of twelve photographs of the four white children included in a group of eight emancipated slaves that were taken North in November and December of 1863 on a publicity tour to shore up flagging support for the Civil War. The inclusion of white..... More

Price: $3,500.00

A PROSPECTIVE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE STUDENT CASTIGATES WHITE MEN FOR THEIR TREATMENT...

[A PROSPECTIVE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE STUDENT CASTIGATES WHITE MEN FOR THEIR TREATMENT OF NATIVE AMERICANS]; A “Composition on Indians” by a student, who would begin study the following year at the University of Mississippi, about their mistreatment at the hands of whites

H. H. [Henry Hill] Bedford

Como, Mississippi: 1848. Unbound. This two-page essay measures 15” x 8” when opened. It is dated, “Como Post Office, Panola County, Miss” and titled, “A Composition on Indians” Docketing includes text reading, “Read to Mr. Henderson Juty / H. H. Bedford”, a pencil geometry sketch, and the statement “He would..... More

Price: $300.00

A BOARDING HOUSE OWNER WARNS HER PLANTATION-OWNING BROTHER-IN-LAW THAT AUTHORITIES ARE SEIZING...

A BOARDING HOUSE OWNER WARNS HER PLANTATION-OWNING BROTHER-IN-LAW THAT AUTHORITIES ARE SEIZING UNACCOMPANIED SLAVES AND FORCING THEM TO BUILD FORTIFICATIONS IN PETERSBURG AS IT IS BESEIGED BY THE UNION ARMY; An exceptional Civil War letter providing the latest war news from Petersburg and Richmond; a rare genuine postal use of the 20c Confederate stamp

Mrs. C. MacFarland to Dr. Sterling Neslett

Petersburg, Virginia to Brickland Plantation, Lunenburg County, Virginia: 1864. Envelope or Cover. This four-page folded letter measures 15½” x 10” unfolded. It is datelined “Petersburg Oct 17th 1864” and franked with a Confederate 20-cent green Washington Stamp (Scott # 13) tied to the cover by a faint red Petersburg postmark..... More

Price: $1,750.00

WHILE FLIRTING WITH A GIRL HE LEFT BEHIND, A CAVALRY TROOPER IN THE DAKOTA TERRITORY RELATES HIS...

[WHILE FLIRTING WITH A GIRL HE LEFT BEHIND, A CAVALRY TROOPER IN THE DAKOTA TERRITORY RELATES HIS EXPERIENCE FIGHTING SIOUX AND CHEYENNE AS HE PROTECTS SETTLERS AND TRAVELERS ALONG THE WESTERN TRAILS]; Letter from a soldier stationed at Fort Laramie describing his isolated life and the ongoing battles with the Sioux and Cheyenne

James Butler

Fort Laramie, Dakota Territory: 1865. Envelope or Cover. This letter to Belfast, Ohio, is datelined “Ft. Laramie, D. Tery., Oct. the 20th 1865” and the envelope is franked with a 3-cent Washington stamp (Scott #65). It bears a scarce “Fort Laramie Dak” postmark along with a Goshen, Ohio, transit stamp..... More

Price: $2,000.00

A SERGEANT FROM THE 18TH INFANTRY DISCUSSES LIFE AT FORT BRIDGER, THE SNAKE TRIBE, SEEING BRIGHAM...

[A SERGEANT FROM THE 18TH INFANTRY DISCUSSES LIFE AT FORT BRIDGER, THE SNAKE TRIBE, SEEING BRIGHAM YOUNG AND HIS WIVES, AND HIS LESS THAN FAVORABLE IMPRESSION OF “THE STYLE OF THE MORMONS.]; Two flirty, lonely-hearts, pen-pal letters from a young infantry sergeant stationed at Fort Bridger to a woman he has not met

Sgt. Harry Vincent (a pseudonym)

Ft. Bridger, Utah Territory: 1869. Envelope or Cover. Two letters, both sent at Brimfield, Massachusetts; one datelined “Fort Bridger, U.T. Jan. 30th 1869”, the other, ”Fort Bridger Mar 9th, 1869”. One is enclosed in an envelope franked with a 3-cent stamp (Scott #65) and bearing a faint circular fort postmark..... More

Price: $1,500.00

A SLAVE CARRIES MAIL BETWEEN A FUTURE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA AND AN ELDERLY...

[A SLAVE CARRIES MAIL BETWEEN A FUTURE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA AND AN ELDERLY FEMALE MEMBER OF A PROMINENT VIRGINIA FAMILY]; Letter carried by the slave, Richard, from R. C. L. Moncure to his mistress

R. C. L. Moncure

. Stafford, Virginia to Buck Hall (Buckhall), Prince William County, Virginia: 1840. Envelope or Cover. This one-page, stampless folded letter measures approximately 13” x 8” unfolded. It is datelined, “Stafford Sept. 4 : 1840” and addressed to “Mrs. Mary A. Hoole / Buck Hall / Prince William / V.” It..... More

Price: $1,750.00

Report on the resolution of an unpaid debt that was secured by the use of “several negroes”...

Report on the resolution of an unpaid debt that was secured by the use of “several negroes” as collateral

John Howie, J.J. Watts, et al.

Marion, Alabama: The Mobile Br Bank, May 14th 1847. Unbound. This three-page report on the resolution of a debt and mortgage related to “several negroes" is datelined “Marion May 14th 1847 / The Mobile Bank vs John Howie, J.J. Watts & Allen Houston.” The report was sent as a stampless..... More

Price: $200.00

A by-name “Appraisement” document for 13 slaves, four of whom were “Valueless”, belonging...

A by-name “Appraisement” document for 13 slaves, four of whom were “Valueless”, belonging to a female Alabama plantation owner’s estate

The estate of Henrietta. M. H. Clarke

Perry County, Alabama: January 1, 1860. Unbound. This two-page appraisal measures 7.75” x 12.75”. It bears three horizonal file folds. In nice shape. When evaluated by a panel of four appraisers, the 13 slaves identified in this document were valued between $0 and $1,650 each. Their names were: Bass, Matilda..... More

Price: $750.00

Report of an inquest into the murder of a female slave by her Alabama master. Justice of the...

Report of an inquest into the murder of a female slave by her Alabama master

Signed by Jesse B. Edwards, Justice of the Peace and acting coroner, plus six jurors

Perry County, Alabama: 1842. Unbound. One-page manuscript document (7.75” x 9.75”) on the first page of an otherwise blank biolium measuring 15.5” x 9.75 “ unfolded. The document is dated “the 23rd day of November A.D. 1842” and signed by six jurors in addition to the Justice of the Peace/Coroner..... More

Price: $1,750.00

An indentured servant contract between a Cuban landowner and a Chinese Coolie. Gourata, Don Juan...

An indentured servant contract between a Cuban landowner and a Chinese Coolie

Gourata and Don Juan Morena

Matanzas, Cuba: 1870. Unbound. This partially-printed contract measures 8.5” x 12” and was completed in manuscript. It is from the “Jurisdiccion de Matanzas” (Matanzas Jurisdiction). The document was patched in the lower right corner before it was used (one of the signatures overlaps the patch). It bears a blue oval..... More

Price: $600.00

Deed of Manumission for a New York City slave, signed by Mayor Dewitt Clinton. James Sands...

Deed of Manumission for a New York City slave, signed by Mayor Dewitt Clinton

Susannah Drake, James Sands, Dewitt Clinton, and P. C. Van Wyck

New York City: 1809. Unbound. This deed of manumission measures 8” x 9.75”. Slightly toned. Short (.25”) tear on right edge. In nice shape. The document reads: "By Dewitt Clinton Mayor of the City of New York and Pierre C Van Wyck Recorder of the said city. / It..... More

Price: $850.00

Advertising Envelope for a pair of Richmond slave traders along with a proof copy of a $20...

Advertising Envelope for a pair of Richmond slave traders along with a proof copy of a $20 banknote from a slave traders bank they helped found

William H. Betts and E. J. Gregory

Richmond, Virginia: 1860-1861. Unbound. This unused U. S. postal stationery envelope displays an embossed oval advertisement on the rear flap that reads, "Betts & Gregory / Auctioneers / For the Sale of Negroes / Franklin St. / Richmond, Va." The buff-colored envelope with the double-line POD/US watermark (Scott..... More

Price: $1,250.00

Letter from a gold prospector who served as the “judical chair” for a mining camp. W. B

Letter from a gold prospector who served as the “judical chair” for a mining camp

W. B.

Osceola, [probably Nevada]: 1880. Unbound. This letter is in nice shape, with short splits starting along a couple of the mailing folds. It has no accompanying envelope. A transcript will be included. In the letter, W. B. reports to his mother that although he had found gold, it..... More

Price: $400.00

An important archive relating to the short, tragic life of a Seminole Wars naval hero, who though...

An important archive relating to the short, tragic life of a Seminole Wars naval hero, who though brave, tactically and strategically astute, and technologically innovative, was also self-centered, ethically-challenged, and greedily ostentatious.

John T. McLoughlin

Various locations: 1842-1847. Unbound. This archive consists of 36 letters (34 to McLoughlin, one by McLoughlin, and one to McLoughlin's widow) and two documents. All have original postal markings. Some have splits beginning along mailing folds; one is in two parts. An annotated contents list will be included. In..... More

Price: $4,500.00

A manuscript letter of petition from chairman of the Lincoln County Western Plank Road requesting...

A manuscript letter of petition from chairman of the Lincoln County Western Plank Road requesting the road’s attorney pursue a change in its charter to allow the arrest of slave-trading trespasser on the Sabbath

C. C. Henderson to Mr. J.

Lincolnton, North Carolina: 1854. Envelope or Cover. This stampless folded letter, addressed to Joseph H. Wilson in Charlotte, measures approximately 16” x 8” unfolded. It is datelined “Lincolnton N.C. December 4th 1854” and bears a circular Lincolnton postmark, dated December 5 in black and a “PAID” handstamp in red. In..... More

Price: $150.00

Grouping of manuscript orders sent to the 4th Cavalry “Operating Against Indians” in central...

Grouping of manuscript orders sent to the 4th Cavalry “Operating Against Indians” in central Texas.

To Brevet Major Clarence Mauck

Austin, Texas: Fifth Military District, 1870. Three sets of manuscript orders related one of the first post-Civil War military actions taken to protect Texas settlers from escalating attacks by Native American tribes including the Comanche, Kickapoo, Kiowa and Apache. Each set of these orders is written on bifold stationery..... More

Price: $750.00

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