The Harrisburg Auction, Part II - Day 2 - Oct 9

The Harrisburg Auction, Part II - Day 2 - Oct 9

Wednesday, October 9, 2013  |  7:00 AM Pacific
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The Harrisburg Auction, Part II - Day 2 - Oct 9

The Harrisburg Auction, Part II - Day 2 - Oct 9

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Guernsey's will be following up the first Auction by selling an additional 1,000 unreserved lots of rare documents, historic correspondence, printed material, exceptional photographs, maps, rare book

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Messages and Documents 1867-68

Lot # 8526 (Sale Order: 26 of 548)      

40th Congress, 2nd Session. House of Representatives. Ex. Doc. No.1

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Memoir of a Tour to Northern Mexico

Lot # 8527 (Sale Order: 27 of 548)      

30th Congress 1st Session. Senate. Miscellaneous. No 26. Memoir of a tour to Northern Mexico, connected with Col. Doniphan's expedition in 1846 and 1847 by A. Wisleizenus, M.D. With scientific appendix and three maps.

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US Bureau of Ethnology Report

Lot # 8528 (Sale Order: 28 of 548)      

14th annual report of the US Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution 1892-93 by J.W. Powell, Director. In two parts: The Coronado Expedition 1540-1542 and Winship

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Colorado Volunteers in the Civil War

Lot # 8529 (Sale Order: 29 of 548)      

The New Mexico Campaign in 1862 by William Clarke Whitford, D.D. president of Milton College. Illustrated.

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Map of Operations Against Chiricahua Indians

Lot # 8530 (Sale Order: 30 of 548)      

Map of field opernations against hostile Chiricahua Indians, showing operations of April 12, 886 to the date of surrender Sept 4th 1886 by directions of the Brig-Gen, Nelson A. Miles. Map showing part Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. 24x30"

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Geronimo and Crook Letter SGD A.E. Wood

Lot # 8531 (Sale Order: 31 of 548)      

Bisbee, A.T. letter written by Capt. A E Wood, 4th Cavalry 1885. "Albee, I have been on leave of absence - reutrned to camp the 23rd Prox. There is a party of Indians north of us and as soon as I learn where they are, I will start out. We will probably have to stay in the camp all winter - I am fixing for it at any rate. Lawton is in the post and happy nor am I discontented here. I see by the papers that you are frozen up in Wisconsin - a queer country for a christian to live in from choice. dorst goes into Old Mexico with Wirt Davis - They expect to be gone all winter. Yours Truly, A E Wood" Dated December 1st 1885

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Geronimo & Crook Letter 1886 SGD A E Wood

Lot # 8533 (Sale Order: 32 of 548)      

Bisbee, A.T. Letter written by Capt A.E. Wood, 4th Cavalry. 1886. "Albee, OK, we are still here enjoying a kind of truce since Crawford's death. Geronimo and Gen. Crook will probably have a talk about the full moon of this month. Many think that the hostiles will surrender at that time, but it is a matter of doubt. The past week has been very blustery, in fact I suppose March is about the same the world over. Have you not heard from Lawton for some time. Did they chase you out of Baraboo after the photograph expose? what is the feeling in civilization over the death of Crawford? or have they any feeling upon the subject? Yours truly A E Wood" Dated March 4th 1886.

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ALS by H.J. McGrath, 4th Cavalry

Lot # 8534 (Sale Order: 33 of 548)      

Handwritten letter describes life at Fort Bowie in 1885. "My Dear Albee: You will perhaps be surprised to receive a letter from me, but "accidents will happen in the best 8" I write on a matter of business, but shall first have a word to say about mutual friends. You have undoubtedly seen an account of Hurricans' wedding which occured at Presidio on the 27th ultimy to Miss Minnie Moore, whom you perhaps remember as her father was stationed at San Anton, while you were in Texas. It is said that T. was baptized in the Catholic Church - went to confession and rec'd communion before the marraige ceremony, but as he has not yet returned we do not know the truth of the matter. Don't believe the story about the confession because he was in San Fran only a couple of weeks before the wedding, and it would take at least a couple of mos. to confess what I know of his misdoings during hte past few years. Delang of the 9th Hoof arrived here a few days ago from Huachucca, and reports that they have been "investigating" Wood down there. Wood has been in com'd of H. for some months and some 'nice young men' interested in the good of service has kept a black book on him. the Nice young man made a report to Dept Hdg. lately, and Major Carlton wassent down to investigate. Guess nothing will come of it hope not anyhow. I am crying for files but dont want any on Wood. He is too devilish good a fellow. This is a hell of a post. beaumont is in com'd which relieves it a good deal, but a desert island in the Pacific is in a whirl of excitement compared with Bowie. There are only three †cos. in the garrison with no hunt, no fish. Now about business; it is this Hunter 3rd Cav and I own a ranch about eight miles from here with grass and water for 10,000 head of cattle. We want to sell. Our lowest price is $4800. We will give you 10% on that amount for making the sale for us, and will also give you all you can get out of it over 48. I will tell you honestly that 48 is dirt cheap for the property, and no one could have it for double that amount if we could afford to stock it ourselves. We have water which flows the entire year, and not another drop of living water nearer the post, where of course no cattle can be held. No man can put a head of cattle within a doz mi of our water, and the grass is all white and black gramma. It is unnecessary for me to say anything to you about Ariz. as a cattle country you know as well as I do that there is no better in the world. We have spent $600 in the construction of a dam to furnish reservoir, and, in case we can not see within two or three months will spend $1000 more in piping the water to where it can be utilized. The latter expenditure is necessary before the water is avilable for cattle purposes. Knowing that you knowest about the country a good deal and have a long acquantance with business men. I write you the above, hoping you will find it convenient to take hold of the matter. Yours truly, H.J. McGrath." Included in the lot is a biographical sketch of McGrath.

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Scarce Geronimo Campaign Item

Lot # 8535 (Sale Order: 34 of 548)      

HQ Dept of Arizona, Whipple Barracks, Prescott, August 1884. An order for troops at San Carlos Agency, Camp on Ash Creek, and Forts Apache, etc, paid, by command of General Crook. Ink signed by his assistant adj. general. Printed with ink. 8x11"

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Fort Apache A.T. Orders

Lot # 8536 (Sale Order: 35 of 548)      

HQ Dept of Arizona, Whipple Barracks, Prescott, Dec 1884. General Crook orders troops pay issue at Forts Bowie, Apache, Mojave, Verde, Huachucha. Printed with ink, signed by his assitant adj. general. Rare Prescott item. 8x11"

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Document Relating to C.B. Gatewood

Lot # 8537 (Sale Order: 36 of 548)      

Lt. Gatewood, US Cavalry befriended and brought the Apache Chief in. March 1889 HQ Dept. of California in San Francisco, orders to pay the troops dated March 19th, 1889 "By command of General Miles: C.B. Gatewood, First Lieut. 6th Cavalry Aide-de-Camp" Miles, jealous of Gatewood;s deed, had the order signed by his replacement, a second Lt. in the 23rd infantry. 8x11" printed in ink.

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The Royal American Magazine, 1774

Lot # 8538 (Sale Order: 37 of 548)      

April 1774. Boston. Printed by and for I thomas, near the market.

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Gentleman's Magazine, London 1755

Lot # 8539 (Sale Order: 38 of 548)      

The Gentleman's Magazine for July 1755. St John's Gate. London. Printed by D. Henry and R. Cave. Setts in 24 Volumes, beginning with 1731. Map (folded) inside of the British and French settlements in North America.†

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Mass Magazine for May 1789

Lot # 8540 (Sale Order: 39 of 548)      

The Massachusetts Magazine or Month Museum of Knowledge and Rational Entertainment May 1789. Printed at Boston by Isaiah, Thomas and Co. 45 Newbury Street.

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Pennsylvania Evening Post C 1777

Lot # 8541 (Sale Order: 40 of 548)      

Edition of Thursday, February 20, 1777 Num 317 Vol. III. Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Evening. Printed by B. Towne.

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Scribner's Monthly April 1877

Lot # 8542 (Sale Order: 41 of 548)      

Vol XIII No 6 with Chincoteague, The Island of Ponies; The hills of Linganore and an extensive Trip to the Black Hills featured in addition to other things.†

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The London Gazette C 1670

Lot # 8543 (Sale Order: 42 of 548)      

Monday January 30 to Thursday February 2nd, 1670. printed by Tho. Newcomb in the Savoy, 1670.

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Post Route Map Idaho, Montana & Wyoming

Lot # 8544 (Sale Order: 43 of 548)      

Marked in ink, Inspector's Office on the label, reading "Post Route Map of the Territory of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Linen backed, 19th Century Map of these early territories. 31x42"

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Railroad Photographs (5)

Lot # 8545 (Sale Order: 44 of 548)      

Group photo of workers with two of their children in their "Sunday best" in front of locomotive; group of workers withe the same children; inside of a train station - the ticket booth; passengers "on the platform" at the station and a mailroom. 3 are 7x9" overall with a larger cardboard mat and two are 8x10" overall on a larger cardboard mat.

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Arizona Saloon & Trading Post Tokens

Lot # 8546 (Sale Order: 45 of 548)      

Arizona saloon, trading post and mercantile trade tokens. Approximately 90 are in the lot, including from Bisbee; Bylas; Buckeye; Chloride; Globe; Kingman; Clifton; Douglas; Lowell; Jerome; Prescott; Tees-To; Pearce; Wickenburg; Mayer; Miami; Tucson and Yuma. Also included in the lot are two Arizona Territory checks dated July 2nd 1895 and July 18th 1895

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Photoalbum - New Mexico and California

Lot # 8547 (Sale Order: 46 of 548)      

An album of approximately 81 early photographs of New Mexico and California including Albuquerque street scenes, train platforms, horse drawn wagons, folks strolling, boarding wagons, the European Hotel, scenes of the Mojave Desert, Indians, Capital Building at Sacramento, San Francisco Bay, Salt Lake City, Ogden, railroads, cargo, etc. 2.25x3" mounted in the album. †

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Employment Permit

Lot # 8548 (Sale Order: 47 of 548)      

Formal Choctaw Indian Nation permit. Dated 1891. Has a bold title at the top, "Skullyville County - Choctaw Nation" with a nice vignette of a farmer and blacksmith. Has an uncommon, yet pretty boarder around the document which grants the permit to a man whose occupation as "farmer" is listed. 10x16"†

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Nebaska Cow Town Letter C 1885

Lot # 8549 (Sale Order: 48 of 548)      

One page 8x10" letter dated 1885 on the leaterhead of "Blakesley House" in the cow town of Ogalalla, Nebraska. Letter reads in full "Dear Sir, yours of 12th is at hand. Will say that the four of us has taken tiber claims sinc(e) i wrote to you. They are 30 miles south of (?) Junction, splendid land and thar is more out thar now if you want and homestead plenty - as to work, I dont know what you could do. you mite get in a sloe here - we have all places filed at pressant and you mite go in to some thing for yor self perhaps. it is lively heer at pressant - we are building ad(di)tion to the hotel, every thing crouded every kknight. cattle has been coming in here by the thousand. Yours, AM Blakesley" Ogalalla was an important cattle trail town along the "Western Trail" - the Union Pacific Railroad ran through the town so it served as a shipping point.†

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Attempted Murder Deposition C 1857

Lot # 8550 (Sale Order: 49 of 548)      

Attempted murder in early California. One page 8x10" handwritten deposition dated 1857 from Placer County. Is signed by Philip Forsyth, also E.J. Schellhouse, Justice of the Peace. On the verso, the accused party is to be found and held with his bail set at $500 to answer the charges.

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Enamel Sign

Lot # 8551 (Sale Order: 50 of 548)      

"Protected by the William J. Burns International Detective Agency Inc. Offices in principle cities of the world, a liberal reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of perpetrators of any burglaries or larcenies against this concern or these premises."

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