Quarter plate tintype housed in a in pressed paper case, separated at the spine. This view was made by the photographer A.H. Plecker (1840-1929) ca 1866, in western Virginia, while Lee was serving as President of Washington College in Lexington, VA (now Washington & Lee University, where both Lee and Traveller and buried and memorialized). Lee only allowed himself to be photographed a handful of times in the years between the end of the Civil War and his death in 1870, and trusted Plecker with with one two similar images of Lee atop Traveller, ca 1866-1867, the other usually attributed to itinerant photographer Michael Miley (1841-1918). Both poses have been reproduced many times, and are discussed at length in Donald A. Hopkins' Robert E. Lee in War and Peace , with the image offered here published on p. 103.

This image was acquired by the current consignor by a dealer who acquired it from the noted Lincoln collector Lloyd Ostendorf of Dayton, Ohio, in a trade for Lincoln items circa early 1970s. We are aware of only two other period copies, one housed at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia.

An exceedingly rare and important image in flawless condition, and perhaps the last original photograph of Lee in private hands.

Oval albumen photograph, 7.25 x 9.25 in., on 10 x 12 in. mount. Taken during Lee's farewell tour in 1869 by Savannah, GA, photographer D.J. Ryan. Copies of this photograph were sold to benefit the Ladies Memorial Association and the Lee Monument in Richmond, VA. The men appear seated at a table, with Lee, at right, holding a pen, poised in the act of writing. This encounter marked the first time that the two generals had seen each other since the war.

Salt print photograph, 8 x 12 in., mounted, 9 x 13 in., produced by A.J. Russell (1830 - 1902). Titled on mat, " No. 87. - Graves of George Washington Parke Custis and Wife, / Arlington, June 29, 1864. " Image captures the two Custis grave monuments and three standing men, perhaps assessing the construction progress of a wooden fence, with planks in foreground. " Monuments in the Cemet. at Arling / June 29, 1864 " printed diagonally in the negative.

Albumen photograph, 7.25 x 9.5 in., on 11 x 14 in. mount with the imprint of Petersburg, VA, photographer C.R. Rees. Accompanied by inked note reading: " The Crater Farm owned by Y.R. Griffith. I have a stick from the large pine tree shown in this photo & also some peach nuts. All which I got myself Sunday Aug. 31, 1890, Petersburg, VA."

A scarce post-Civil War view of veterans gathered at the site of the Battle of the Crater, which was part of the Siege of Petersburg that occurred on July 30, 1864, involving the Union's abortive attempt to sap the Confederate line at Elliot's Salient on the Petersburg perimeter. Following the massive explosion that instantly killed several hundred, Union soldiers advanced in a frontal assault that ultimately sucked nearly 15,000 Federals into the confined crater fighting. Confederate forces counterattacked and held the blue onslaught in vicious hand-to-hand combat that claimed 4,000 Union and 1,500 Confederate casualties in a single afternoon.

Printed broadside, 12.5 x 12.5 in. (sight), framed, approx. 19 x 19 in., Attention! To the Militia of the 31st Regiment. Winchester Republican Office, May 11, 1858. Broadside invites men from the 31st Regiment, within the ages of 18 and 45, to help elect a " Colonel, Lieut. Colonel, two Majors, and Company Officers / for the different Military Districts of said Companies within the Thirty-first Regiment ," at Winchester, on May 29, 1858. This call for attendance comes in pursuance of an order from the County Court of Frederick, in accordance with an act passed by the Virginia Legislature, to organize the militia. Broadside undersigned in print by " Robert L. Baker, / Nathan Sherer, / Robert M. Huston, / Commissioners and Conductors ," and " R.M. Huston, / Adjutant Thirty-first Regiment Va. Militia. "

Organized under William Lowther Jackson, the 31st Virginia was mustered into Confederate service in July of 1861, though it mainly fought as part of the Army of Northern Virginia. The 31st saw action at many major events and locales during the war, including Lee's Cheat Mountain Campaign, Jackson's Valley operations, the Seven Days' Battle, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Cold Harbor, and even Appomattox.

Printed broadside, 8.5 x 11 in., consists of three flattering testimonials to the excellence of the revolver. It is interesting that in the testimonials, dating March 1859 - August 1860, both future Union and Confederate Officers are listed, many who would be fighting against each other in less than eight months.

This advertising broadside/brochure was sent to South Carolina Governor Pickens on September 3, 1861. On a second page, now that the war has begun, Colonel A. Le Mat, aide-de-camp of the Governor of Louisiana has written in type, "I take the liberty to enclose you herewith the Report of US Army Officers, relative to my 'Grape Shot Revolver', by which it will be seen that it has met with their unqualified approval. Being moreover an arm of Southern invention, intended to be manufactured, if practicable, in a Southern State. I hope it will be adopted to arm our Volunteers in the defense of our Southern Rights."

Below Le Mat's note, Governor Pickens has written the following in ink, "I refer the above to Col. Manigault Ordnance Officer. Record if he thinks that five hundred would be useful for our service. I am writing to contract for them upon the same conditions as the Confederate Authorities have contracted, but I doubt whether we would receive an equivalent benefit. I desire, however, to refer this entirely to Col. Manigault who is better able to decide."

Printed broadside, approx. 6 x 6.75 in., advertising the embalming services of Virginia Doctors Maclure and Gerhardt. N.d. Bold text near top of broadside reads, " Embalming the Dead. / Preserving / and / Petrifying the Dead. " Text continues, promising that " The undersigned will attend in all the details to the preservation of the bodies of the DEAD entrusted to their charge, and every embalment will be conducted under the supervision of a skillful surgeon. " Maclure and Gerhardt also make an appeal to those far away, claiming, " Persons at a Distance / Desiring to have the bodies of their deceased friends, on the field of battle or elsewhere, disinterred, embalmed, disinfected, or prepared and sent home, can have it promptly attended to by application to the undersigned, at the office of / J. A. Belvin, Undertaker, / Governor and 12th Streets, / Richmond, VA. " It is further noted that " Rousseau Process " will be utilized to guarantee " perfect satisfaction ," and that the procedures will take place at " private residences or upon the field. " Broadside undersigned in print, " Doctors Maclure & Gerhardt. "

Further research on the "Rousseau Process" yielded few results, though there was a reference to an "M. Rousseau" found in the Southern Literary Messenger Devoted to Every Department of Literature and The Fine Arts , Vol. 16, printed in 1850 by Macfarlane & Fergusson. An article in that publication titled, "From our Paris Correspondent," discusses M. Gannal and his new processes for embalming dead bodies and preserving plants. The article continues, "Another process, called after the name of Rousseau, its inventor, is now attracting considerable attention. It consists in the introduction, during the clarifying operations, of a current of carbonic acid gas, which produces, if accounts are to be relied upon, a magical effect."

A truly rare advertisement, which, according to a letter included in this lot, was not able to be located in the Library of Congress Union Catalog Division.

Porter, William Dennison "W.D." (1810-1883), President of the Senate, and James Simons (1813-1879), Speaker of the House of Representatives and Confederate Brigadier General. Retained copy of original DS, 3pp, 8.5 x 14 in., Charleston, SC. December 29, 1860. Hand-copied by Deputy Secretary of State James A. Duffus for the records of Governor F.W. Pickens. Signed act authorizing the issue of certificates of stock to provide for the military defense of South Carolina.

According the the act, the State Treasurer was required to issue " four thousand Certificates of the value of one hundred dollars each, bearing interest at the rate of six per-cent per annum. . . payable on the first day of June of each and every year at the Treasury. . . and redeemable thereat ." The certificates were accompanied by coupons which would " become payable in payment of Taxes and other debts due to the state of South Carolina ."

Lot completed by $100 state of South Carolina treasury bond and a CDV of James Simons.

Hand-colored drawing, 9.5 x 6.25 in., framed, 16 x 14 in., resembling the plaque originally mounted on the English Blakely gun that was presented to the newly seceded state of South Carolina by the citizens of England. Ovate drawing includes colorful handwritten text reading " Presented / to the / Sovereign State / of / South Carolina. / By One of Her Citizens Residing Abroad / in Commemoration of the / 20th December. 1860. " Text along bottom edge, appearing to be clipped and pasted typewriter print, reads " This Plate, Has Been Taken Off of a Rebel Cannon, Captured at the Battel [sic] of Scherew. Sout [sic] Carolina. " Ink inscription featured at bottom left of drawing reads " 1864. "

Given in commemoration of the secession of South Carolina, the English Blakely gun was so remarkable that General P.G.T. Beauregard commented on its superiority over other weapons in an April 1861 report to Confederate Secretary of War, L.P. Walker. An engraving of the gun was also featured in the May 18, 1861 issue of Harper's Weekly, showing the original plaque. The gun also saw important action, being used in the first engagement of the Civil War, and captured at the Battle of Cheraw, South Carolina, in 1864. It was then that the featured drawing was created. The gun was later presented to the Grant Park Commission in honor of President Grant's birthday, and remains at Grant Park to this day, though without the original plaque.

Anderson, Robert (1805-1871). Union general during the Civil War, famous for being in command at Fort Sumter. DS as Brevet Major General, 1p, 7.75 x 9.75 in., Fort Sumter, SC. March 8, 1861. Twice-signed handwritten deposition sworn before Brevet First Lieutenant Truman Seymour, who was present with Anderson at Fort Sumter. Anderson's statement was recorded by a secretary, but he has signed the document in his own hand.

In the document, Anderson testifies that on December 26, 1860, his position at Fort Moultrie grew indefensible, prompting him to order " the evacuation of that Post and the transfer of the garrison to Fort Sumter, SC. "

Kentucky native General Robert Anderson was the commanding officer of US Army forces in Charleston when Confederate forces were ordered to capture Charleston Harbor's Fort Sumter in April of 1861. Thus the very first battle of the Civil War began on April 12, when Confederate forces commanded by Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard (who had been a student of Anderson's at West Point) opened fire on the fort. The battle ended when Anderson surrendered just two days later, realizing he was severely outnumbered. Though this was hardly a victory, Anderson's valiant defense made him a hero in the eyes of his compatriots, leading to his promotion to brigadier general on May 15 of that same year.

Ripley, R.S. (1823-1887). Retained copy of ALS as Lieutenant Colonel, 2pp, 7.75 x 9.5 in., " Head Quarters, battalion of Artillery, S. Ca., Fort Sumter. " May 13, 1861. Addressed to Francis Wilkinson Pickens, Governor of South Carolina, presenting him with the Flag of Fort Moultrie.

This letter, recorded by F.J. Moses, Jr., Private Secretary to Governor Pickens upon receipt, accompanied the Flag of South Carolina that had been presented to the garrison of Fort Moultrie in February by " three ladies of Charleston, Mrs. Charles A. Scanlaw, Mrs. Julia Kunhardt, and Miss Kate Hall. " Ripley notes that during the attack on the fort, the flag was " four times perforated by the shots. . . three of which are still visible. The fourth was cut out by a prominent citizen of Virginia" as proof of the battle.

Accompanied by an envelope bearing inscription: " Copy of Colonel Ripley's letter to Governor Pickens sending the Flag of Fort Moultrie. June 13, 1861 ."

Lot of 2 documents, each signed by Brigadier General Roswell Sabine Ripley (1823-1887), regarding artillery ordnance during the operations against Fort Sumter.

ALS as Lieutenant Colonel, 1p, 7.75 x 9.5 in., " Head Quarters Fort Moultrie. " March 31, 1861. Addressed to Colonel Edward Manigault, Chief of Ordance. Here, Ripley reports the need to get heavier handspikes for Mortar Battery No. 2, as they are needed for the heavy 10-inch mortars.

DS as Brigadier General, 2pp, 8.25 x 10.625 in., " Charleston, SC. " April 22, 1861. An invoice of ordnance and ordnance stores delivered to Ripley at Fort Sumter. The document lists twenty different pieces of equipment and is signed by W.G. Eason for Colonel Manigault. With note written on verso dated December 12, 1862 in which Ripley certifies that the listing on the front was " expended during the operations against Fort Sumter. "

Ripley graduated from West Point in 1843 and was brevetted twice for his service in the Mexican War. During the Civil War, he served as a Confederate lieutenant colonel with South Carolina forces, occupying both Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter after its evacuation by Major Robert Anderson in 1861. He was later appointed brigadier general and was charged with coastal defense. Later, he was transferred to field command in Virginia, leading forces at Sharpsburg, where he was wounded in the neck.

Metal key, 6 in., granting access to the magazine at Fort Moultrie. Accompanied by brown ink tag stating that it was taken by sailor John E. Jones, an ensign aboard the USS Mahopac , after the surrender of Charleston, SC, February 18, 1865. Mahopac was a single-turreted Canonicus-class monitor built for the Union Navy during the Civil War and launched on May 17, 1864. Primarily stationed along the James River supporting operations against Richmond, she was ordered to steam to South Carolina in December of 1864 to prepare for the bombardments of Fort Fisher. Once the fort was captured in January, Mahopac was dispatched to Charleston, where she remained on picket duty until early March of 1865.

Meade, Richard Kidder (1835-1862). Confederate officer, the only one of Anderson's officers to abandon the Union. ALS, 2pp, 4.75 x 7.75 in., " Fort Sumter ." March 21, 1861. Addressed to " My Dear Sister ," Julia E. Meade and accompanied by a photograph of Anderson, Meade, and their fellow officers at Fort Sumter, which was later reproduced in Harper's Weekly .

In the letter, Meade writes with news from the Fort, stating, " the papers for some days just have given out the intention of the Gov. to withdraw the Garrison. . . [though] nothing of importance has transpired since my last letter with the exception of that accidental (?) shot fired from one of the batteries on Cummings Point ."

Of the photograph he has enclosed, Meade writes that it was " taken under disadvantageous circumstances in one of our casemates, consequently not well executed; but you will readily see that the 'good looks' of the subjects amply compensate for the bad execution of the artists. "

CDV portrait of Brigadier General Robert Anderson, twice -signed, with handwritten inscription on verso reading, " For Mrs. Genl. Burnside, with the compliments of Robert Anderson. " Anderson is presented standing in uniform, with his right hand resting on the back of a chair. Credited to Broadbent & Co., Philadelphia, PA.

Kentucky native General Robert Anderson (1805-1871) was the commanding officer of US Army forces in Charleston when Confederate forces were ordered to capture Charleston Harbor's Fort Sumter in April of 1861. Thus the very first battle of the Civil War began on April 12, when Confederate forces commanded by Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard (who had been a student of Anderson's at West Point) opened fire on the fort. The battle ended when Anderson surrendered just two days later, realizing he was severely outnumbered. Though this was hardly a victory, Anderson's valiant defense made him a hero in the eyes of his compatriots, leading to his promotion to brigadier general on May 15 of that same year.

Pair of covers hand-addressed by Brigadier General Robert Anderson, each with Charleston cancellations from 1861, when Anderson was at Fort Sumter.

The first cover is complete and still bears a red wax seal on its reverse, along with the initials " RA. " Addressed to the Honorable Nathaniel Silster, Boston, MA. Cancellation of " Charleston SC Jan. 27 1861 " with imprinted three-cent stamp.

The second cover is addressed to Anderson's wife: " Mrs. Major Robert Anderson / Brevoort House / New York NY. " The postmark is " Charleston, SC Mar. 24 1861" with cancelled three-cent stamp. Front flap only, no back.

Memminger, Christopher Gustavus (1803-1888). German-born lawyer and statesman, Secretary of the Confederate Treasury. ALS " C.G. Memminger In behalf of the Governor, " 1p, 5.25 x 8.25 in., Montgomery. Addressed to Colonel M.A. Moore. In the letter, Memminger approves Moore's request to purchase thirty-thousand pounds of gun powder, to be expensed by either the CSA Treasury Office or the Governor of South Carolina. The powder would be used in the firing on Fort Sumter, which took place just months later in April of 1861.

Reynolds, G.N., Jr. Charleston-based businessman and Major in the Provisional Confederate Artillery. ALS, 4pp, 7.75 x 9.75 in., Charleston, SC. March 4, 1861. Addressed to William Porcher Miles on rare " Republic of South Carolina " stationery. Pictured in the March/April 1987 copy of the Confederate Philatelist.

Reynolds writes to Miles, an ardent states' rights advocate, secessionist, and designer of the first Confederate flag, regarding tariffs. He opens by stating, " I was much gratified at seeing. . . that the delegates from the State were battling in the Southern Congress for a low Tariff. I am not most fully convinced of the necessity of a low tariff. The operations of the Customs here must convince all of the importance of duties, however small." By compelling the Merchant of the Interior to " enter at the Custom House ," Reynolds believes he will be more inclined to purchase in the South and create more direct trade with Europe, eliminating reliance on New York: " chang[ing] the channel of imports by direct trade,. . . we will soon achieve mercantile independence and close forever commercial intercourse with our enemies."

He presents the Colt firearm as an example of the " perfect piracy " committed against the southern economy: " It is well known that the celebrated Colt firearm was the invention of an obscure N. Carolinian; but being poor, proceeded on foot for Washington, and died on his way. Col. Colt obtained it, patented it, and like every speculating Yankee, soon made from it fame and fortune."

Fort Sumter autograph album page, featuring signatures of the ten Union officers stationed there during the bombardment on April 2, 1861. Inscribed on front page with period ink, listed with ranks at the time of signing. Notably among the autographs is that of Robert Anderson, dated and signed as "Major USA," reflecting his brevet promotion awarded during the Mexican-American War. Six of the officers who signed this page would become generals later during the Civil War.

Ten (10) signatures: " Norman J. Hall, Lieut. US Army; S.W. Crawford, Med. Staff; Theo. Talbot, Bvt. Capt. Asst. Adjt. Genl.; R.K. Meade Jr., 2nd Lieut. Engrs.; G.W. Snyder, 1st Lt. of Engrs. USA; A. Doubleday, Capt. 1st Artillery; Fort Sumter, SC, April 2, 1861, Yours Very sincerely, Robert Anderson, Major USA; T. Seymour, Capt. 1st Artillery, US Army; J.G. Foster, Capt. Engrs.; Jef. C. Davis, 1st Lt. 1st Arty ."

Kennerly, Samuel N. (d. 1864). ALS, 3pp, 6.75 x 8.5 in., " Fort Sumter ." April 12, 1864. Addressed to Mrs. Julia Kennerly. Letter accompanied by a partial cover, ripped at top, addressed to " Mrs. J. N. Kennerly " of Orangeburg, SC, with large black " 10 " stamped at upper left and partial cancel visible in upper right corner. Return address reads " S.N. Kennerly / Lt. Col's / 25-S. C. V. "

Kennerly's letter provides interesting details about activities at the fort on the anniversary of the initial engagement of the Civil War, which famously took place there. Kennerly addresses the important date at the beginning of his letter, writing, " Your dear letter of the 6th just came to hand night before last about 12 o'clock while I was on duty looking out for the Yankees; we somewhat looked for the yanks to advance on us, or fire pretty heavily on us about this time, it being the aniversary [sic] of our taking Fort Sumter from Old Anderson in 1861, but they have kept pretty quiet so far...Many of the garrison wish they would make an assault on the Fort. They are very sanguine as to what would be the result, besides they think it might be the means of they getting a furlough ."

Kennerly continues, " The yankees fire occasionally a gun on the city. The shell passes near the Fort on its way to the city some of them fall short. "

After discussing affairs at home and his wife's health, Kennerly gives more details about conditions at the fort. He writes:

I would not mind staying here if it were not so confining, and I had a comfortable place to sleep at. I have to sleep in the Bomb-proof where the air is very foul on account of there not being free sirculation [sic] of air through it. Besides, it is said, there are numerous creapers [sic] in it, although I have not seen any myself, nor felt them, but I have no doubt but that they are here, I think the cause of they being so numerous there are a great many negroes here, and they are quartered near our Bomb-proof. I saw one of the negroes die last night, he was taken yesterday morning and died last night, I am well acquainted with the assistant Surgeon and he got me to look at him when he found him geting [sic] so bad off.

Lot of 2 CDVs capturing scenes at Fort Sumter after the surrender of Brigadier General Robert Anderson in 1861.

One photograph of Confederate origin shows the Fort's southern facade. Handwritten, inked inscription on verso: " View of a portion of the south face of Sumter with Sally-Port three days after evacuation by Maj. Anderson ."

The second photograph shows the interior of Fort Sumter, with backmark of E. Anthony, New York, NY. Soldiers are visible in the foreground surveying the damage, with cannon at lower right. According to an inscription on verso, the officers' quarters are to the left of the central gateway. A longer handwritten note accompanies the CDV and provides even greater detail, stating in part, " In the foreground is seen boxes of oyster shells used for making lime. . . near the box on the right is seen the lantern from the light house. . . which Major Anderson removed. " The description also notes that Anderson's quarters were originally located above the gateway but were later relocated to the space above the distributing room of the magazine.

Lot of 5. Besides the personal medals given to Robert Anderson and his men, the Chamber kept several as examples. These are the medals from their collection.

Offered here is a 6 in. medal like the one Robert Anderson received with a profile of himself on the front, with the Guardian Spirit of America on the reverse (only two known examples besides Anderson’s).

Second is a 4 in. medal, the same as the medals given to the nine officers serving with Anderson on Fort Sumter. This medal is of the same design as Anderson’s but of a smaller size. The nine officers receiving this medal were Captains J.G. Forster and Abner Doubleday; First Lieutenants Jefferson C. Davis, George W. Snyder, Truman Seymour (then Brevet Captain), Theodore Talbot (then Assistant Adjutant-General), and Norman J. Hall; Second Lieutenant Richard K. Mead and Assistant Surgeon Samuel W. Crawford.

Third is a non-commissioned officer's medal, 3.5 in., featuring a portrait of Major Anderson on one side and a depiction of Peter Hart raising the Stars and Stripes on the other (see the Peter Hart Collection offered in this auction).

Fourth is the medal given to enlisted men, 2.5 in., featuring Anderson on obverse and the same design as the non-commissioned officer medal on reverse.

Each of the bronze medals was struck by Charles Muller, a sculptor in New York City, as medals are inscribed.

Lot also includes a CDV showing the Sumter medal. This is the only known example of this CDV.

Lot of 2, including one white metal and one copper example of the Bombardment of Fort Sumter Medal, approx. 1.25 in. diameter, featuring a depiction of the bombardment of Fort Sumter with text reading " Bombardment of Fort Sumter / April 12 & 13, 1861 ," on obverse, and " FORT SUMTER / Was Evacuated, / With All the Honors of WAR, / After A Most Heroic Defense By / MAJ. R. ANDERSON, / With A Garrison of / 75 MEN, / Against / A Terrific Bombardment / of 30 Hours Duration, / By the So. Ca. REBELS / Numbering / 8000 ," on reverse. White metal example features brass top bar depicting a Union shield, blue ribbon, and brass hanging ring attached.

Lot of approximately 48 relics and ephemera related to Sergeant Peter Hart (ca 1823-1892). Hart served under Major Robert Anderson during the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. He then left the service and joined the police force in New York City, NY. As tensions between the North and South escalated, Anderson's wife contacted Hart and requested that he escort her to Charleston, SC to visit her husband, who was stationed at Fort Sumter. Still at Fort Sumter at the outbreak of the Civil War, Hart elected to remain as a civilian to assist his former commander. Indeed, on the afternoon of April 12, 1861, he retrieved and reattached the fallen American flag, dislodged by enemy shelling from its flagstaff over Fort Sumter. When the fort was evacuated two days later, Hart again played a pivotal role: he rescued the flag and kept it with him until February 1865, when it was raised once again over the fort. Collection housed in glass-topped wooden display case, 23.5 x 29.5 in.

Items include:

1 piece of iron, approx. 3 x 2 in., accompanied by a period tag believed to have been written by Hart describing the object: " This piece of iron is brought from Fort Sumter in April 12, 1865. The last time I was in the Fort when I hoisted the same old flag we fought under in 1861. Sergt. Peter Hart. "

3 cannon percussion caps, accompanied by period tag captioned by Hart: " These are percussion caps used to fire off heavy ordnance guns - 120 lb., 64 lb., 32 lb. - brought from Fort Sumter April 13, 1861. Sergt. Peter Hart."

Small grouping of paper cartridges with 2 3-ring minie balls visible, which Hart notes are " Fort Sumter cartridges, April 2, 1861. Sergt. Peter Hart. "

Small red and blue fabric piece of flag, mounted on paper, 4 x 3 in. Captioned in period ink: " From old flag on Fort Sumter. "

6 photographs, including views of Fort Sumter, likely postbellum; an original war-date photograph, 3 x 3 in., capturing the flag raising ceremonies of 1865, in which Hart participated; and a CDV of a well-dressed, bearded Hart credited on verso to Anthony.

2 newspaper clippings announcing Hart's death in 1892.

2 illustrated songs, " The Flag with the Thirty-Four Stars" and " Charleston Fort Sumter, Victory at Last ," both published by Charles Magnus.

2 ten-cent stamps.

Around 30 miscellaneous metal Civil War artifacts, including buttons, cartridges, and a pocket knife, all collected by Hart.

Piece of canvas, approx. 9.5 x 15 in. Part of an awning from the Housatonic recovered by William Mason Smith. Stenciled with text reading, " HOUSATONIC. / WHALE BOAT. / AWNING / J.F.B. / NYC / MARCH, 1862. " Lieutenant Smith (1843-1864), of Gaillard's Regiment, the 27th South Carolina Infantry, recovered the awning in the aftermath of the attack against the Housatonic in February of 1864. He was mortally wounded months later in the Battle of Cold Harbor, VA and died at the home of William Porcher Miles in Richmond.

The Housatonic was finished in November 1861 but did not see her first battle until 1863 when Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont attempted to take Fort Sumter. She retreated with significant damage, but in subsequent battles she managed to capture many Confederate ships. On a dark night in February 1864, the crew spotted a curious floating object in the distance. Suspecting it was a log or a porpoise, they paid little attention to it. As it came closer, they suddenly realized it was an enemy submarine, the H.L. Hunley . The crew tried to defend itself against attack, but the ship’s size did not allow it to sink low enough to fight effectively against it. The Hunley rammed an explosive charge into the ship’s starboard side. The Housatonic sank within ten minutes. It was the first and only attack made by the Hunley as well as the first successful submarine attack.