Documents

Here is a great grouping that only comes along every so often for many reasons. First of all its a nice I'd grouping, secondly its Confederate, and thirdly and most of all its from Missouri, where actual Confederate items are few and far between. This grouping from the 6th Missouri Infantry, CSA consists of documents belonging to Captain John Weidemeyer who was in command of Company F. The contents thereof are: 4-personal letters; 1-Period Written Complete Campaign & Battle List; 14-page typed unpublished regimental history with details about battles such as Corinth, Iuka, Champion Hill, Vicksburg, etc. (all dictated and written in first person by Captain Weidemeyer); A small gem sized pre-war ambrotype of John Weidemeyer in civilian dress; Last but definitely not least a complete Muster Roll sheet for Company F, 6th Missouri dated received on April of 1863, just a few months prior to the fall of Vicksburg. All of the documents are in good condition and for the most part very legible. Not to take up alot of space on this page and to eliminate confusion, I have added detail information (as much as I can) on each of the linked images above. Keep in mind, what you see above is a quick snap-shot of each piece to keep the integrity of the history together and to allow the new owner of these pieces, the right of ownership to the contents. All of the documents are being kept in a binder within preservation sheets. Again, as far as I know, none of these documents have been published.

From Memphis, Tennessee, dated July 28th, 1858 is a court written document pursuing a case over the ownership of a slave. Its on letterhead of the 5th, 13th, and 14th Civil Districts of Shelby County. The document size is 8 x 12.5-inches. Both the printed and written ink is vivid and readable. The document has only a few tears along the fold creases, but remains intact and solid. There are no stains or blemishes to speak of. Though this document represents a troubled time in our American past, it is our history nonetheless and without reminders of that past, we would fail to learn from it. You don't see too many documents of this type, especially from Tennessee.

Pay voucher for Lt. William Hoch of the Co. A 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry and his black servant Jim. Dated April 1865 for $806.65. William Hoch mustered out in 1865 as a captain and his regiment lost 459 soldiers to battle wounds and disease. Unit pursued Bragg, Morgan and Forrest and saw action at Mill Springs, Corinth, Perryville, Hoovers Gap, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Franklin and Nashville. Click on above image to see full document.

A manuscript inventory of estate belonging to Aaron G. Johnston of Warren County, Mississippi dated 1834. In the manuscript of his estate, thirteen slaves are named and valued with ages ranging from 3 to 24 years. The document consists of 2 pages of which are adhered to one another by two wax seals. First page is a typed form with dates and names written in. The second page is a fully handwritten manuscript of ownership of the slaves. Document is in great condition and is a wonderful piece of slavery history. Comes in an acid free poly sheet. Click on image above to see full document.

Price: $150.00

Confederate Quartermaster document on 7.5in X 10in yellow lined paper. There are pin holes noted and three old folds noted on the document It has been in a PVC free holder for some time now and remain intact with no repairs noted. The document reads, "For one first class mule at _____ price in North Carolina at this time." The document is dated March of 1865 and is no doubt related to Joe Johnston's and what was left of the Army of Tennessee on its way to meet up with Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. I have not ran the names on the documents and will leave that up to the new owner. However, I'm sure there's still plenty of history to uncover here and in its condition is a great find. Both the printed and written ink is easily read and vivid. The edges are crisp with all four corners present.

Price: $195.00

Here is a really cool document dated 'June 29th, 1861' from New Orleans as a promissory note for $4,263.82 from the office of 'Wright & Allen' in New Orleans. There are several signatures on the document which measures 3x7.5". There is one on the back believed to be of Randall L. Gibson (R.Gibson on back), who was colonel of the 13th Louisiana. He took command of the 13th sometime around the time this document is dated and I have no idea if there is any correlation or not. Its on blue paper with unique scrolling and the edges are in good shape.

Price: $75.00

A pre-war (1855) tax receipt from Phillips County, Arkansas for the county taxes of 1854. Listed on the receipt is 1-horse; 1-mule; and 4-slaves. The scans are accurate in regards to ink and the blue color of the paper. The ink is very readable and measures about a third of a 8.5" by 11" piece of paper.

Price: $115.00

Exceptional letter from a Union laborer/Mason at a military camp at Kingston Springs (Middle Central Tennessee) along the Nashville & North Western Railroad. Soldier asks family if they had heard anything about Thomas (maybe brother or son) who fought at the Battle of Resaca. Also mentions the idleness of camp and the forestry trees/ species around the area.

Price: SOLD

Very interesting letter of a soldier staying at a hospital in Gordonsville, Virginia just west of Fredericksburg. He mentions plans of going to Lynchburg, about 60 miles away, but not being able to make the march. He also mentions how he is “tired of this war”. Excellent shape with one worn spot which is hardly noticeable.

Price: $85.00

This is a unique item of Presidential history. This is an invitation from Gen. McDowell to Maj Earnests to attend a function to meet President Hayes and his wife. The exposed portion of the document measures 3" by 5" and the overall framing measures 7" by 9" and is in black, as is the matting. There are no folds, tears or holes in the document. The ink is not faded and can be read at arms length. It reads: "Major General and Mrs. McDowell request the pleasure of Major Earnests company at Black Point Saturday Sept 11th from 3 to 6 P.M. to meet the President and Mrs. Hayes. "

Price: $275.00

I Certify, That the within named James H Rackley a private of Captain R ?????? Company (B) of the 1st Regiment of Palmetto Sharpshooters, born in ???? in the states of South Carolina, aged 24 years, 5 feet, 6 inches high, Fair complexion, dark eyes, fair hair, and by occupation a farmer was enlisted by Capt. Griffin at ?????? SC on the 9th day of October 1861, to serve 6mos & 4 days ~~years, and is now entitled to discharge by reason of~~ ???????????-and has died of disease on the 1st day of June 1863. The said James H Rackley was last paid by Capt ?????? to include the 28th day of February 1863, and has pay due from that date to the ~~present~~ date. of death. On down the page: There is due him commutation for clothing $63.00. Given in duplicate at ????????, this 12th day of January 1865.

A Confederate's pension application from Lauren's County, South Carolina dated April 1919. This application was submitted by R J Hollingsworth, Company B of the 3rd South Carolina Battalion. It describes him as being shot through the left hip and leg but does not go into specifics on where it happened. It is signed by a soldiers who served in Co. F of the 2nd Kentucky & 3rd South Carolina State Troop, which witnessed and sworn in the fore mentioned.