Raynors HCA 2018-10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2018
Group of eight (8) New England brevet brigadier generals, includes: FOSTER, George Perkins (1835-1879) Colonel 4th Vermont Infantry, brevet brigadier general for meritorious services in the present campaign before Richmond, Va., and in the Shenandoah Valley. Check Signed “Geo. P. Foster U.S. Marshal.” Fine condition...plus; DAGGET, Aaron Simon (1837-1938) Lt. Col. 5th U.S. Veteran Volunteer Infantry, brevet brigadier general for gallant and meritorious services during the war. He was the last surviving brevet brigadier general. Autograph Endorsement Signed “A.S. Dagget” as captain, 1870. Fine condition...plus; AMES, William (1842-1914) Lt. Col. Cheif of Artilelry ,Staff of Major General Gillmore, brevet for meritorious services during the war. Document Signed by Ames, on US Internal Revenue 1875 form for malt liquors. Fine condition...plus; VIALL, Nelson (1827-1903) Lt. Col. 11th US Colored Heavy Artillery, 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, Colonel 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, brevet brigadier general for faithful services during the war. War-date Signed cover “Soldiers Letter Major N. Viall 2 Regt R.I.V.” Fine condition...plus; STEVENS, Aaron Fletcher (1819-1887) Colonel 13th New Hampshire Infantry, brevet brigadier general. Free Franked cover “W.F. Stevens MC” Fine condition....plus; SHAW, James (1830-1906)Colonel 7th US Colored Troops, brevet brigadier general for gallant and meritorious services. Document Signed “James Shaw Jr. Col. & Brt Brig Gen. Comdg.” 1pp. quarto, being a discharge for Joseph M. Califf, 1st Lieutenant 7th US Colored Troops. Fine condition...plus; PATTERSON, Joab Nelson (1835-1923) Colonel 2nd NH Infantry, brevet brigadier general for courage in battle and good conduct throughout the war. Autograph Letter Signed “J.N. Patterson” 1pp. quarto, August 3, 1911, addressed to General Rhodes, pertaining to a reunion for the 2nd Rhode Island. Fine condition...plus; MANNING, Stephen Hart (1834-1911) Colonel, Chief Quartermaster, Dept of Texas, brevet brigadier general for faithful and efficient services in the Quartermaster’s Department. Letter Signed “S.H. Manning” 1pp. quarto, November 1, 1865, pertaining to umpaid vouchers. Fine condition.
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