Military

311. Henry Clinton Document Signed. Revolutionary

War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “H. Clinton,” one page, 8 x 12.75, September 1, 1781. As general and commander in chief of His Majesty’s forces within the colonies, Clinton directs a deputy paymaster to “cause to be paid to Captain John McPherson of His Majesty’s 82d Regiment…the Sum of Fifty Two Pounds, Seven Shillings, and Two Pence Sterling, Being Subsistence for the Convalescents left by the aforesaid Regiment at New York.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

312. Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed.

ALS in English, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6 x 7.75, April 27, 1832. Handwritten letter to Mr. Carr, in full: “I beg you to accept my Hearty farewell and good wishes in your consular station. Remember me very affectionately to Mrs. Carr when you write.” Retains the integral address leaf with partial red wax seal. In very good condition, with creasing, intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

Exquisite oversized imperial portrait of the tenacious Union general

313. William T. Sherman Signed Photograph. Fabulous and

crystal-clear original 7.5 x 13 imperial bust portrait of Sherman in suit and bow tie, taken by Falk Studios of New York (and so stamped at the bottom), signed in the lower portion of the image in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General 1887.” In very good to fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner area, another crease passing through Sherman’s left temple, and a matboard backing affixed to the reverse. Starting Bid $200

Scarce signed portrait of Civil War surgeon Mary Walker—the only female Medal of Honor recipient

314. Mary Edwards Walker Signed Photograph. Physician and

feminist (1832-1919) who served as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, was imprisoned by the Confederates, and received a Congressional Medal of Honor for Meritorious Service. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite fulllength portrait of Walker by E. J. Pulman of Washington, neatly signed on the mount in crisp ink, “Dr. Mary E. Walker.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

315. George A. Custer Signed Endorse-

ment. Desirable Civil War–dated manuscript endorsement, signed “G. A. Custer,” on an offwhite 3.25 x 2.25 slip, January 4, 1864. Brigadier General Custer approves and forwards a document from the headquarters of the 2nd US Cavalry. Mounted, double-matted, and framed with an engraved portrait (facsimile signature) and image to an overall size of 16 x 15. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Allenby enters Jerusalem during WWI

316. Edmund Allenby Signed Photograph. Historic

vintage glossy 6 x 4 postcard photo of General Allenby entering Jerusalem on December 11, 1917, signed in fountain pen, “Allenby, F. M.” reverse bears the ink stamp of the “Imperial War Museum, Photographic Section, Crystal Palace, London.” In very good to fine condition, with some small surface impressions, and a crease to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

“One third of my Army which won Jerusalem from the Turks was composed of Muslims. That Army also included—besides Christians— Jews and Hindoos”

317. Edmund Allenby Autograph Letter Signed. British sol-

dier and administrator (1861-1936) most famous for his role during World War I, in which he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the conquest of Palestine and Syria in 1917 and 1918. ALS signed “Allenby F.M.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, The Residency, Cairo letterhead, December 25, 1919. Significant handwritten letter penned shortly after the conclusion of World War I, in part: “A remarkable feature of my campaign in the Holy Land is the fact that one third of my Army which won Jerusalem from the Turks was composed of Muslims. That Army also included—besides Christians—Jews and Hindoos. All worked, with sincerity and devotion, in the same cause.” In fine condition, with a small circular area of toning. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope, also signed by Allenby and retaining its wax seal on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

Magnificent portrait of the famed Air Force general

318. Billy Mitchell Signed Photograph. American World

War I ace (1879-1936) regarded as the father of the US Air Force, whose zealous ambition and vocal criticism of the War and Navy departments following the war led to a court-martial and his resignation. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 12.75 portrait of Mitchell wearing his decorated military uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my friend Gould Dietz, with the best regards of, Bill. Mitchell.” In fine condition, with a small repaired tear to the right edge. Mitchell remains rare in signed photos of this size—an impressive and desirable pose. Starting Bid $200

319. Philippe Petain Signed Oversized Photograph.

French general (1856–1951) who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II of dealings with the enemy while head of the collaborationist Vichy regime. Official vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Signal Corps photo of Petain at an Awards Ceremony wearing the American Distinguished Service Medal, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in French to General Johnson Hagood, “Ph. Petain, 22. 12. 20.” In fine condition. Johnson Hagood (18731948) was commissioned in the artillery and served in France during World War I where he created the Services of Supply. His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal and Commander of the Légion d’honneur. Starting Bid $200

Magnificent display signed by the five Allied victors of World War I

320. World War I Generals Signed Photograph.

Historic vintage matte-finish 11.25 x 9.75 photo of five Allied military leaders of World War I—Gen. Baron Jacques of Belgium, Gen. Armando Diaz of Italy, Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France, Gen. John J. Pershing of the United States, and Sir Admiral Earl David Beatty of Great Britain—attending the Liberty Memorial dedication ceremony in Kansas City on November 1, 1921, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all five. Displayed in its original heavy bronze-and-wood plaque, 21 x 19, with legend below: “American Legion Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, November 1, 1921.” In fine condition, with minor dampstaining to the mat. A magnificent piece signed by the five victors of ‘the war to end all wars.’ Starting Bid $200

Ultra-rare oversized signed portrait of the Pearl Harbor planner

321. Isoroku Yamamoto Signed Photograph. Marshal

Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy and the commanderin-chief of the Combined Fleet during World War II, known for orchestrating the attack on Pearl Harbor; he was killed in action in April 1943 after American code breakers identified his flight plans. Exceedingly rare oversized vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 13 portrait of Yamamoto in uniform by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “With best compliments to Mr. George Yamaoka, I. Yamamoto, Capt. of I. J. Navy, January 30, 1928.” Framed and in fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $300

As King of Italy, Napoleon questions the efficiency of an army expense report

322. Napoleon Letter Signed. LS in

French, signed “Napol,” one page, 7.25 x 8, March 22, 1806. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Mollieu, acknowledging the receipt of an Army of Italy expense report and questioning the superfluous need of three pay offices for what is now one Army of Italy. Archivally matted and framed with a caption and an engraved portrait to an overall size of 23 x 19. In fine condition. A clean and crisply penned example from the French Emperor and King of Italy. Starting Bid $200

323. Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, Viscount of Turenne Let-

ter Signed. Illustrious French general who rose to Marshal General of France (1611–1675) whose military exploits over the course of five decades earned him a reputation as one of the greatest military commanders in modern history; he was killed by an Imperial cannonball at the Battle of Salzbach, in present-day Germany, in June 1675. LS in French, signed “Turenne,” one page, 6 x 8, July 31, 1873. Untranslated letter by Turenne as Marshal General of France (“Mareschal, general des Camps & Armées du Roy”), recommending a veteran soldier’s enrollment in the Hotel des Invalides. Retains a red wax seal impressed with his coat of arms to the left side In fine condition. Starting Bid $300