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Sun, Jul 26, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 01:00PM EDT
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Lot 259

1860s Patriotic Union Cover with General McClellan Portrait and Multi-Page Wartime Correspondence

Estimate: $250 - $500
Starting Bid
$50

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Interesting group consisting of a patriotic illustrated cover featuring General George B. McClellan with American flags and the slogan “Our Napoleon,” accompanied by a multi-page handwritten letter and additional enclosures. The letter content reflects Northern home front concerns, including references to soldiers, intercepted mail, aid societies preparing bandages and hospital supplies, and community involvement in supporting the war effort. The writer discusses enlistments, local illness, and anxieties about the conflict, including commentary on military leadership and the broader progress of the war. Additional enclosed pages include further commentary on conditions, recruitment, and fears relating to unrest and violence, offering a layered and personal perspective on civilian life during the wartime period. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available

Condition

Good. Fold lines throughout consistent with mailing and storage. Toning and scattered staining present across the letter sheets and cover, with some edge wear and handling marks. The patriotic cover remains visually strong, and the manuscript pages are legible overall.

The Estate of Professor Ronald H. Limbaugh (University of the Pacific) Director of the Holt-Atherton Pacific Center for Western Studies and Director of the John Muir Center for Regional Studies