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ONLINE FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS AND MILITARIA AUCTION
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 01:00PM EDT - Sun, Aug 9, 2026 04:00PM EDT
Lot 234
Civil War–Era Manuscript Letter on Bank of the Federal Union Stationery, Illinois, 1860
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $200 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
1860 manuscript letter on “Bank of the Federal Union” stationery from Rock Island, Illinois, addressed to Hon. O. M. Hatch, discussing financial matters with a postscript referencing Republican principles and Union sentiment; includes original cover, reflecting Northern political and economic concerns on the eve of the Civil War.
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Condition
Good, with fold lines, toning, and staining consistent with age and postal use.
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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
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