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Col. Stephen W. Kearny Military Courier Letter from Saint Louis,
Mo. ...mehr Col. Stephen W. Kearny Military Courier Letter from Saint Louis, Mo. Signed folded letter addressed to Lieut Col E.A. Hitchcock, Fort Jessup, Louisiana, carried by military courier "favor by Capt Alden" at lower left, datelined "Saint Louis July 24, '44" with contents discussing Mormon issues in Nauvoo and reading in part, "...We have had some trouble in Illinois between the Mormons & other Residents of Hancock county, and the Governor expects more trouble before long. In a detailed statement to me of the difficulties, he says he cannot rely upon the Militia to enforce orders, & asked me to station 500 Troops near Nauvoo. I sent a copy of his conununication to Washington for the President's decision...I learned from what I consider good authority, that if the President can be persuaded by those around him, that an Extra Session would ratify his Texan Treaty, that he will have one, not otherwise..." boldy signed "S.W. Kearny", Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. A GREAT LETTER CARRIED BY MILITARY COURIER SIGNED BY S.W. KEARNY DISCUSSING THE MORMON ISSUES IN ILLINOIS. In the letter, Kearny refers to the Court Martial of Gen. Buell, "Mr. Porter's quoting but a part of a sentence was a dirty affair, but what else could be expected from such a man. It is only since he left the war department, that I have learned his character." Additional docketing on back flap reads, "Col. Kearny alludes to Mr. Porter but not to Genl. Scott in the Buell case",General Don Carlos Buell was court-martialed early in his career for an altercation with an enlisted soldier named Corporal Simmons, whom he struck with his sword and cut off part of the man's ear. Buell was subsequently court-martialed for his actions. An Army tribunal, however, cleared him of any wrongdoing and he was acquitted. There was some opposition to this verdict, with even General Winfield Scott feeling that Buell should have been punished, but the court refused to retry the case
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Liberty (Missouri) Feby 24th 1849. Dateline on four-page letter
only ...mehr Liberty (Missouri) Feby 24th 1849. Dateline on four-page letter only (no cover) signed by A.W. Doniphan with great historic contents that read, in part, "...by some unaccountable delay was not received until yesterday-- but the winter has been unusually cold so transportation of the mail difficult. In the compass of a letter I can give you but a synopsis of what you desire. In the first place in going to California I would prefer starting from the town of St. Joseph to any other point. It is sixty miles further up the Missouri River & at least 50 nearer to California than Independence- you also avoid the Kanzas River & its tributaries, always difficult to cross in the spring season. Mules & equipment are there cheaper as Independence is the starting point for Santa Fe and Chihuahua...The best route to California is what is called the old route by the Platte River striking the Platte near Grand Island, up that River across the mountain at the South Pass - thence by Green River the Ruintah? etc to the Gold Region near the American Fork of the Sacramanto. This is the Emigrates Trail properly speaking...A man should have 2 mules, a good long bore rifle and revolver pistol--and provisions for 150 days- - although the trip can be made in half that time...The distance from here to the Gold region about 1800 miles. There will be a large emigration as good companies are forming & will continue to form for mutual aid & assistance in sickness & protection etc...A.W. Doniphan", Very Fine, subject of an article by Dr. Milgram in the Oct. 1993 issue of Western Express. Estimate; $500 - 750. A VERY SCARCE SIGNED LETTER FROM A.W. DONIPHAN IN WHICH HE PROVIDES HIS ADVICE ON GOLD RUSH TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA. Alexander William Doniphan (July 9, 1808 – August 8, 1887) was a 19th-century American attorney, soldier and politician from Missouri who is best known today as the man who prevented the summary execution of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at the close of the 1838 Mormon War in that state. He also achieved renown as a leader of American troops during the Mexican American War, as the author of a legal code that still forms the basis of New Mexico's Bill of Rights, and as a successful defense attorney in the Missouri town of Liberty, Richmond and Independence
Sc#300-KANSAS CITY(Jackson County)MISSOURI-AUG/30/1908-Postcard
View ...mehr Sc#300-KANSAS CITY(Jackson County)MISSOURI-AUG/30/1908-Postcard View KANSAS CITY FLOOD,JUNE,1908 DESERTED-TO NEWTON KANS-minor toning
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Lot 527
Mo. ...mehr Col. Stephen W. Kearny Military Courier Letter from Saint Louis, Mo. Signed folded letter addressed to Lieut Col E.A. Hitchcock, Fort Jessup, Louisiana, carried by military courier "favor by Capt Alden" at lower left, datelined "Saint Louis July 24, '44" with contents discussing Mormon issues in Nauvoo and reading in part, "...We have had some trouble in Illinois between the Mormons & other Residents of Hancock county, and the Governor expects more trouble before long. In a detailed statement to me of the difficulties, he says he cannot rely upon the Militia to enforce orders, & asked me to station 500 Troops near Nauvoo. I sent a copy of his conununication to Washington for the President's decision...I learned from what I consider good authority, that if the President can be persuaded by those around him, that an Extra Session would ratify his Texan Treaty, that he will have one, not otherwise..." boldy signed "S.W. Kearny", Very Fine. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500. A GREAT LETTER CARRIED BY MILITARY COURIER SIGNED BY S.W. KEARNY DISCUSSING THE MORMON ISSUES IN ILLINOIS. In the letter, Kearny refers to the Court Martial of Gen. Buell, "Mr. Porter's quoting but a part of a sentence was a dirty affair, but what else could be expected from such a man. It is only since he left the war department, that I have learned his character." Additional docketing on back flap reads, "Col. Kearny alludes to Mr. Porter but not to Genl. Scott in the Buell case",General Don Carlos Buell was court-martialed early in his career for an altercation with an enlisted soldier named Corporal Simmons, whom he struck with his sword and cut off part of the man's ear. Buell was subsequently court-martialed for his actions. An Army tribunal, however, cleared him of any wrongdoing and he was acquitted. There was some opposition to this verdict, with even General Winfield Scott feeling that Buell should have been punished, but the court refused to retry the case
675.00 USD
(app. 585 EUR)
25.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 585 EUR)
Rumsey Auctions
Lot 524
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only ...mehr Liberty (Missouri) Feby 24th 1849. Dateline on four-page letter only (no cover) signed by A.W. Doniphan with great historic contents that read, in part, "...by some unaccountable delay was not received until yesterday-- but the winter has been unusually cold so transportation of the mail difficult. In the compass of a letter I can give you but a synopsis of what you desire. In the first place in going to California I would prefer starting from the town of St. Joseph to any other point. It is sixty miles further up the Missouri River & at least 50 nearer to California than Independence- you also avoid the Kanzas River & its tributaries, always difficult to cross in the spring season. Mules & equipment are there cheaper as Independence is the starting point for Santa Fe and Chihuahua...The best route to California is what is called the old route by the Platte River striking the Platte near Grand Island, up that River across the mountain at the South Pass - thence by Green River the Ruintah? etc to the Gold Region near the American Fork of the Sacramanto. This is the Emigrates Trail properly speaking...A man should have 2 mules, a good long bore rifle and revolver pistol--and provisions for 150 days- - although the trip can be made in half that time...The distance from here to the Gold region about 1800 miles. There will be a large emigration as good companies are forming & will continue to form for mutual aid & assistance in sickness & protection etc...A.W. Doniphan", Very Fine, subject of an article by Dr. Milgram in the Oct. 1993 issue of Western Express. Estimate; $500 - 750. A VERY SCARCE SIGNED LETTER FROM A.W. DONIPHAN IN WHICH HE PROVIDES HIS ADVICE ON GOLD RUSH TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA. Alexander William Doniphan (July 9, 1808 – August 8, 1887) was a 19th-century American attorney, soldier and politician from Missouri who is best known today as the man who prevented the summary execution of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at the close of the 1838 Mormon War in that state. He also achieved renown as a leader of American troops during the Mexican American War, as the author of a legal code that still forms the basis of New Mexico's Bill of Rights, and as a successful defense attorney in the Missouri town of Liberty, Richmond and Independence
325.00 USD
(app. 282 EUR)
25.03.2026 08:00 PDT
(app. 282 EUR)
Triple S Postal History
Lot a68729
View ...mehr Sc#300-KANSAS CITY(Jackson County)MISSOURI-AUG/30/1908-Postcard View KANSAS CITY FLOOD,JUNE,1908 DESERTED-TO NEWTON KANS-minor toning
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18.00 USD
(app. 16 EUR)
(app. 16 EUR)
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