April 11-13, 2023 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/13/2023
Lot of 11 pieces from the files of General Daniel E. Sickles that consists of: (A) 7 pages that date to 1912 entitled "Washington's Winter Campaign in New Jersey in 1776-7-Plain Evidence of Providential Help" describing the hardships of Washington's Armies during the New Jersey campaign written in a shaky hand 2 years before Sickles' death. (B) Sickles 4 draft A.L. (unsigned), mostly on personal matters, all written on the attractive stationary of the New York City Board of Alderman. (C) Pamphlet, "Leaves from my Diary", by Major General Daniel E. Sickles, inscribed by Sickles. "Compliments of the Author Sept. 15 '85" on front cover. (D) Sickles' holograph notes for a speech delivered to the New York State Legislature on the 50th anniversary of the firing on Fort Sumter, with its original envelope (bearing 7 lines in his hand and initialed signature). (E) Princess Lovinoff-Parlagny (artist; painted famous portrait of Sickles), 2 ALS and 1 LS (also signed by Sickles) to or about Sickles, her finances, and the painting. One letter is also signed by General and Medal of Honor recipient Henry A. Barnum. This lot was once part of the renowned Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection and are accompanied by a James Spence Authentication Full Letter of Authenticity. CONDITION: Varied, but mostly good with typical blemishes found on old paper.
Item Dimensions: 11" X 9"