Subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Civil War store token featuring an Indian Head Penny (1863) on the obverse and "Dry Goods 280 Main Street" on the reverse. Issued during the Civil War when metallic coins were scarce, necessitating the use of privately issued tokens to facilitate trade. Many such tokens depicted patriotic imagery. The irresponsible issuance of these tokens led Congress to pass an act in 1864 prohibiting private individuals from issuing currency. The token is described as having a rarity rating of R3, according to the Fuld system of Civil War tokens. The token's geographic location is indicated by the address '280 Main Street'.

Issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper published in New York, New York on April 5, 1862. This issue contains a lengthy obituary, notes on the War of 1812, details about a two-year period as a prisoner of war, the purchase of Monticello, the abolishment of flogging, the gift of a Jefferson statue to Congress, and a review of the recently published "Manual of Rules and Regulations for Ships of War."

General Order #22 from the Mare Island Navy Yard, dated October 17, 1863, details the court martial of David M. Cohen for issuing a challenge to E.A. Selfridge, the clerk of the commandant. The order outlines the proceedings and Cohen's sentence of reprimand by the Secretary of the Navy. This legal document originates from Mare Island, California.

General Order #91 from U.S. Headquarters on Morris Island, South Carolina, dated December 13, 1863, details the court martial of Private Alfred Levy of the Independent Battalion of New York Volunteers. The order was issued by General Alfred Terry. Levy was charged with desertion but acquitted. The document includes details of the charges, the court proceedings, and the verdict.

Hand-colored lithograph depicting Carver Barracks, Meridian Hill, Washington, D.C. The lithograph shows barracks, tents, a flag, soldiers, and trees. It includes the names of several regiments and commanding officers: 1st Brigade, Casey's Division U.S. Army; 104th Regt. Pa. Vols. (Col. W.W.H. Davis); 11th Maine Vols. (Col. John C. Caldwell); 56th N.Y. State Vols. (Col. C.H. Vanwyck); 52nd Penna. Volunteers (Col. John C. Dodge, Jr.). Published in Philadelphia by Rosenthal's Litho., 501 Chestnut St., in 1862. The lithograph measures 8" x 11-3/4". It shows signs of age, including tanning, spotting, old folds, and light wear. One short archival tape repair is present on the verso. Published by L.N. Rosenthal Lithographic Company. This item is not located in OCLC or the Library of Congress.

Newspaper clipping from the New York Times, November 30, 1868, featuring a series of three reprinted letters from the Israelite regarding General Grant's Order No. 11. The letters include correspondence between Rabbi Adolph Moses and General Grant (September 3, 1868), Grant's response to Senator Morris (September 14, 1868), and Morris's transmission of the letters to Isaac Mayer Wise (November 15, 1868), prior to their publication.

Letter written on patriotic stationery measuring 9.125 x 11.5 inches (when folded). The stationery features oval portraits of U.S. Presidents from George Washington to the newly elected Abraham Lincoln (depicted beardless). Published in New York, NY and sold by Lange & Kronfeld, 201 William St., circa 1861. The stationery was produced and sold during Lincoln's first year in office.

This is the first commercially published edition of "Rules and Regulations for Men of War," originally published gratis several years prior. The request for this commercial edition was prompted by the Civil War. The book contains 70 pages and no advertisements. Published in 1861. Dimensions: 4" x 6". At least two subsequent editions exist.

First commercial edition of "Rules and Regulations for Men of War," published in 1862. This edition followed a previous gratis publication, and its commercial release was prompted by the Civil War. At least two subsequent editions exist.

Second edition of *Rules and Regulations for Men of War*, by Uriah P. Levy. Published in 1861 in response to the American Civil War. This edition follows a previous edition published gratis several years earlier. The book was put into commercial use due to the demands of the Civil War. There is at least one subsequent edition.

Manuscript field order issued by Major General Jacob Dolson Cox, commanding the 23rd Army Corps, on May 7, 1865, from Greensboro, North Carolina. Written and signed by Cox's Assistant Adjutant General, Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Cox, it directs division commanders to turn over all pack animals to the Chief Quartermaster. The order includes facsimile signatures of L. A. Gratz and J. H. Stevenson. The document is written on a single-page letter sheet and features manuscript docketing on the reverse.

Broadside explaining the requisition procedure for supplies in the Union Army. Issued by Philp & Solomons, a Washington D.C. bookstore, circa 1861-1865. The verso includes addresses of officers and an advertisement for Philp & Solomons Metropolitan Bookstore.