Search Results: Titles starting with U from Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.

ALEXANDER ASBOTH (1811-1868). Asboth was a Hungarian-born military officer who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He later became an American ambassador. JOSEPH REYNOLDS (1822-1899). Reynolds was a Major General in the U.S. and Union Armies. LS. 2pgs. June 14 & 16, 1864. Pensacola, Florida. A letter signed “Asboth” and “J. J. Reynolds”. From Pensacola, Asboth communicated Major H. M. Porter in New Orleans concerning a Mrs. Tilton, who wished for permission to cross through military lines in order to conduct business in Pensacola. On the verso, a brief message from Reynolds recommended granting Tilton the permission she sought. “Major Your favor of 11th inst introducing Mrs Tilton is received but I do not consider it advisable at present to allow her to go through the lines, without orders from New Orleans, and I would therefore acquest you to see General Banks or General Reynolds and obtain their decision in the matter. The Navy Dispatch boat ‘Glasgow’ can bring… Read More

SIEGFRIED NEUMANN. Neumann was appointed Veterinary Surgeon-General of the United States Army during the Civil War. ALS. 1pg. Valentine’s Day, 1864. Headquarter Cavalry Depot, Department Washington D.C. An autograph letter signed “Siegfried Neumann”. During the Civil War, Neumann wrote an affectionate Valentine’s Day message to his wife back home in Newark, New Jersey. “My dear Elisabeth Though we should dwell far, far apart and Rivers between us roll I still thou shall swell within my heart And light my inmost soul And you shall be my proudest prize and ne’er forgot shall be Yes while the Star of life doth rise I will remember thee. Hoping to hear from you soon I am your affectionate Husband Siegfried Neumann”. Neumann attached a lock of his hair just below the signature. The letter is in very good condition with toning; it include the original mailing envelope that is in good condition.

HENRY MOSES JUDAH (1821-1866). Judah was a Brigadier General in the Union Army during the American Civil War. DS. 2pgs. May 22 & 25, 1865. Chattanooga, Tennessee. A two-page military report signed “H.M. Judah” and written in another hand. The first page appoints a board of three officers to inspect a quartermaster’s store, while the second page details their findings in favor of the quartermaster in question. “[Dated May 22] Proceedings of a Board of Survey convened at Chattanooga Tennessee in obedience to the following order…Special Orders No 56 A Board of Survey composed of the following named Officers is appointed to meet at 9.30 A.M. on the 25th inst. at the office of Capt. S. P. Bradford aaqm to examine and report upon Forage for which he is responsible. Capt. C.H. Bryant 68th Ind. Vols, “ Wm Abdill 16th U.S.C. Inf. 2nd Lieut M Buzzell 16th U.S.C. Inf By Order of Brig. Genl. H. M. Judah…[dated May 25] The Board met pursuant to the above order. Present Capt. C. H. Bryant 68th Ind.… Read More

JAY COOKE (1821-1905). Cooke was an American financier and investment banker who helped to finance the Union effort during the Civil War. ALS. 1pg. January 21, 1864. 114 South Third Street, Philadelphia. An autograph letter signed “Jay Cooke” on his office letterhead. It is Civil War dated and addressed to members of his firm, Jay Cooke & Company. “Let not sleep close your eyes or rest to the soles of your feet before you have read and acted upon this communication. It is too bad, outrageous. Please see the secty & get him to order these duplicates issued at once & report fully tomorrow. Yours truly Jay Cooke”. Cooke likely refers to the five-twenty bonds his company sold on behalf of the United States Treasury to finance the Civil War. Their last date of sale corresponds with the date of this letter. The letter is in fine condition.

JOHN DIX (1798-1879). Dix was an American politician and Union Army General. He is best known for the Dix-Hill Cartel prisoner exchange during the Civil War. ALS. 1pg. May 13, 1878. 3 West 21st Street, [New York]. An autograph letter signed “John A. Dix”. On black-bordered stationery, Dix wrote to several Union Army veterans, including Major General Henry Slocum. He declined an invitation to a meeting of Army of the Potomac alumni. “Gentlemen: I regret exceedingly that I cannot accept the invitation you had the kindness to address to me to be present at the annual meeting of the Society of the Army of the Potomac on the 5th of June next. I am respectfully yours, John A. Dix”. It is in fine condition with mounting remnants on the right edge of the verso.

(END OF THE CIVIL WAR). ALS. 4pgs. April 20, 1865. Deadmans Bay, Florida. An autograph letter signed “Frank”. A Union sailor writes home to his wife towards the end of the war, just after the fall of Richmond. He tells her how eager he is to come home and start a new life on land, while also mentioning the court martial of his former captain and some troubles with getting money he’s owed. “Dearest Mary, I write this letter to let you know I am in good health and am getting along as well as usual. I left St. Marks on the 16th inst for a short cruise but I do not expect to capture any more prizes at all. As I believe now Richmond is captured the war will soon be finished. I tell you dearest nothing gives me so much pleasure as writing to you it is the next thing to seeing you except getting a letter from you I was disappointed in the last mail as I did not receive any letters from you. However I expect another mail tomorrow and then probably I shall hear from you. I hope dearest Mary you will… Read More

(CIVIL WAR LETTER). ALS. 1pg. April 30, 1862. Lebanon Church, [Pennsylvania]. An autograph letter signed by a Union Army officer stationed in Lebanon, Pennsylvania as Chief of Ordnance of the Pennsylvania Army. He mentions General George McClellan and his lack of movement during the Peninsula Campaign, taking place at this time. He also mentions the USS Merrimack, a Union frigate that the Navy burnt and sank in 1861 to prevent capture by the Confederacy. However, the Confederates still raised and rebuilt the Merrimack in early 1862. They hoped that the ship, renamed the CSS Virginia, could help to end the Union blockade of Southern ports. “Mr. Pigot, and your note of the 26th to Harry R, have just arrived. By it I was glad to learn something positive about you all, having heard that you had left Lombardy in great haste & consternation. We do not know what to make of McClellan’s movements: or rather ‘stand still’. He certainly has a powerful and determined force in his way to Rich[mond]; they… Read More