Camp Holly Springs near Richmond, Virginia: 1814. Disbound. This two-page leaf, measuring 7.7” x 12.5”, is titled “Head Quarters August 28th 1814”. It contains five entries signed by either Edmund Taylor, the Brigade Major, or George Turner, the Adjutant. In nice shape. 28 Aug – “Brigade Orders. The general..... More
1845. Envelope or Cover. This one-page stampless folded letter measures 16” x 10” unfolded. Its dateline reads, “Quartermaster Genls Office / Washington City April 18’” 1845”. It is addressed to “Major D. D. Tompkins ‘ Asst Qtr Master / Philadelphia / Penna.” It bears a circular Washington City postmark, dated..... More
West Point, New York: 1845. Envelope or Cover. Unfolded, the letter, written on 25 May 1845 by Cadet James Oakes, to his sister in Milton, Pennsylvania, measures 15.5” x 9.5”. It bears a circular West Point postmark along with a manuscript “18½“ rate mark. It also bears both a “Paid”..... More
Detroit, Michigan: 1816. Envelope or Cover. This two-page stampless folded letter measures 15” x 9.5” unfolded. It was sent by former Colonel, James Thomas, from Detroit on 30 August 1816 to his business associate, Jacob Miller Haldeman, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It bears a scarce manuscript “Detroit / 30 Augt.” postmark..... More
