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7 Civil War Letters by Seth L. Phelps,

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140 Civil War Letters from Capt. Seth L. Phelps,: to his wife, a fine look into civil war life as Captain of the Steamer Benton and Gunboat Conestoga, 1861 and 1862.

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1862 Civil War Letter from Salmon P. Chase,: secretary of the Treasury to Lt. Commander Seth l. Phelps referring to being place in charge of the Mississippi Flotilla.

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1862 Civil War Letter to L.H. Foote,: flag officer, to Lt. Commander Seth L. Phelps, report of Naval forced Western waters, quite interesting chronicle.

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20 Civil War Letters from Capt. Phelps,: to his father, some great civil war content and insight to life of the Captain (later Lt. Commander).

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Civil War Letter to Capt. Phelps about Steamboats,: and the value, March 12, 1862, value of steamboat "Jefferson was $500.00, value of steamboat "Stephenson" was $400.00 and the "John Gault" could not be valued as it was under water!.

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Civil War Letter to Confederate Colonel Hutchins 1861: Civil War Letter to Nathan L. Hutchins, Jr. dated July 12, 1861, just before Hutchins entered the 16th Georgia Regiment, and just three months after the war began with the bombardment of Fort Sumter,

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[CIVIL WAR] Letter re: Execution of the Murderer of USCT Officer: This may be a lesson to them of our power. To execute justice. Autograph letter signed by Charles L. Taylor, Co. K, 16th Connecticut Infantry. Head Quarters, Getty's Div., 24 October 1863. 4 pages, 8v

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Civil War Letter 48th NY- Died of Disease: Letter written by Edward L. Smith of the 48th New York State Volunteers. Two pages with postal cover. Please see fourth listed picture for the scan of a full transcription. Private Smith writes that h

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1861 Civil War Lettter, Slaves into Service,: content about slaves rounded up for service in the Army at Fort Donelson, near Dover and regarding a Negro boy that claims he was persued by Capt. Phelps men and hounds. Letter states Mr. Phelps has n

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Civil War Military Colt Hartford 1864 Musket: Civil War Colt Percussion Cap Musket, Sideplate Stamped 1864 U.S. COLT PT...HARTFORD CT, Stamped L behind the hammer, obscured letters to opposite side of the sideplate., stamped U.S> to butt plate Pi

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[CIVIL WAR-NEW YORK]. A group of letters and documents relating to New York regiments, comprising: : [CIVIL WAR-NEW YORK]. A group of letters and documents relating to New York regiments, comprising: 3 ALsS from Corporal John Seth Smith, Company K, 5th New York Cavalry, to his wife Martha. Incl

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James L. Kemper Autograph: James Lawson Kemper (1823-1895) Autograph being an ALS. Confederate general in the American Civil War (wounded at Gettysburg) and the 37th Governor of Virginia. Letter to Rev. J. William Jones sending

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Three Pro-Lincoln Civil War Letters During 1864 Election: Three Pro-Lincoln Civil War Letters During 1864 Election A fantastic collection of three Civil War letters discussing the 1864 election between incumbent Abraham Lincoln and General George B. McClella

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most to his mother or father, 1862, from U.S. Gunboat "Benton", off Island #10, Mississippi River, near Cairo, Ill., some with very interesting content as per wartime life.

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7 Civil War Letters by Seth L. Phelps,

Name: 7 Civil War Letters by Seth L. Phelps,
SKU: 135640165
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

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