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THB1862 CIVIL WAR HANDWRITTEN CONFEDERATE GENERAL ORDER
About Seller
8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 25, 2025
To feature the carefully curated western art collection of the Benton Family, Texas, a large collection of musical instruments including guitars from Fender, Gibson, D'Angelico, Gretsch, Vox & more! Also including amplifiers, many effects pedals & much more. Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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A handwritten document from the Office of the Adjutant and Inspector General, Confederate States of America, Genl. Samuel B. Cooper (the most senior general officer of the Confederacy), an extract of "Special Orders No. 85", hand written and dated April, 14, 1862, and reading "Commanders of Regiments, Battalions and Batteries are instructed to have vaccinate at the earliest time such of their men as have not already been vaccinated, By Command of the Secy. of War", signed by John Withers, Asst Adjt. Genl. (Lt. Col. John Withers, Tennessee, Texas, c. 1827-1893, West Pont class of 1849), further signed by an Asst. Adj. Genl, at Headquarters, Department of Norfolk, in the name of General Benjamin Huger on April 15, 1862, and particularly addressed at lower left to "Headquarters, 1st Brigade", sight approx. 10.25"h, 7.75"w, frame 17"h, 14.5"w, for shipping 2.75lbs *Note: Less than 30 days later, c. May 10, 1862, Norfolk, Virginia was occupied by Union forces.
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**Condition
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For your convenience the shippers below have been provided an auction catalog and only need to know your location and insurance needs.
OPTIONS FOR SMALLER ITEMS
Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
or email: info@pakandshipplus.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)
Postal Annex- Kevin - 512-331-5855
or email: pa7012@postalannex.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)
The UPS Store - Nakita - 512-418-0520
or email: store2548@theupsstore.com
PostNet – Hetal Patel - 512-260-5757
or email: postnet1431@austin.rr.com
OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
For a listing of more blanket wrap shippers for furniture visit.
http://www.austinauction.com/delivery
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