Military

Anderson prepares to leave “for the N. W. Frontier” with General Winfield Scott

513. Robert Anderson Autograph Letter Signed.

Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, August 13, 1841. Written below a manuscript copy of a notice from Assistant Adjutant General L. Thomas issuing Special Orders No. 57, a letter to Brigadier General Abraham Eustis, informing him that he will accompany General Scott to the North West Frontier and discussing his prospects for promotion, as well as matters relating to other officers. In part: “A note from Genl. Scott (late in the night of the 12th inst) states that Genl. Wool’s nomination would probably be acted on by the Senate on the 14th. The Genl. will probably pass E’town on Monday for the N. W. Frontier. I will, I think, accompany him. He has asked me to go with him, and, having finished my translation of the exercise of heavy guns & the mechanical maneuvers, I see no good reason why I may not go.” In fine condition, with light toning along intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

West Point’s new superintendent seeks a lithographer

514. Robert E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “R. E. Lee, Bt. Col. Supt. Mil. Acad’y,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, October 14, 1852. Addressed from West Point, a handwritten letter to Major William Fraser of the Corps of Engineers in New York, in part: “The term of Service of the person formerly employed as Lithographer has expired, & the Academy is now without one. I have thought you might aid in pursuing another. A man of Common aptitude, who can write a fair, plain round hand, can print, draw right lined drawings & occasionally copy topographical sketches, can fill the place. Among the young Germans & Prussians in New York are many of fair education, & qualified for the situation. A single man is preferred as he can sleep in a room adjoining the Lithographic office. Quarters for married men are difficult to be obtained.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

515. John A. Packer Autograph Letter Signed. Early

American consul of the Sandwich Islands, the original name given to the islands of Hawaii by Captain James Cook in 1778. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, April 13, 1865. “I am 61 years of age, have in no way been connected with the war, and until 1862, I was in the discharge of official duties at the ‘Sandwich Islands.’ I respectfully ask to be put on parole, to visit my family in the county of Dinwiddie, near Petersburg; and from there to visit Washington on public and private business.” Packer signs at the conclusion as “Late U. S. Consol, ‘Sandwich Islands.’ In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

517. Enola Gay: Little Boy Signed Scale Model.

Desirable 1:12 scale model of the ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima by the Enola Gay, measuring 10˝ long and mounted atop a black 17˝ x 6˝ base, signed on the bomb in silver ink by two Enola Gay crewmen, “Paul Tibbets” and “Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator, Enola Gay,” and on the base by members of the support crew, “George H. Cohen - ‘Top Secret,’ Flight Eng.—Hiroshima Mission,” “Jack Widowsky, Navigator, #72 ‘Top Secret,’” “Ira C. Weatherly, Pilot, Straight Flush, Hiroshima, 6 Aug. 45,” “R. E. Gackenbach, Navigator - Necessary, Hiroshima, 6 Aug. 1945,” and “Don Cole, Asst. FLT Eng./Scanner, Top Secret #72.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

516. George A. Custer Signed Check. Planters National Bank of Louisville counter check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Custer, “G. A. Custer,” payable to cash for $450, October 3, 1872. The printed text of the check has been modified in another hand, changing the bank name to “Planters” and place to “Louisville,” and adding “J. H. Fullerton & Co., order,” to the recipient field. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining, a couple of small holes, and paper loss to the lower right corner (close to, but not impinging on, the signature). Starting Bid $200

Rare American flag flown atop Mount Suribachi 70 years after the iconic flag raising

518. Iwo Jima Memorial Day Flown Flag. Extremely rare

5’ x 3’ ceremonial American flag flown atop Mount Suribachi on May 14, 2015, in commemoration of Memorial Day. Made by Annin & Co., the flag is a 70% polyester/30% cotton blend. Folded into the traditional triangular shape and in fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate from the Iwo Jima Coordination Office, U.S. Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Very few contemporary Iwo Jima flags come up for sale, and the island is closed to the general public. Starting Bid $200

Gen. MacArthur combats venereal disease amongst US troops: “All known houses of prostitution have been placed off-limits”

519. Douglas MacArthur Typed Letter Signed on Ve-

nereal Disease. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Far East Command letterhead, March 31, 1950. Letter to Fred G. Raabe, in part: “The hospital and sick in quarters rate in the Far East Command, for all causes, is less than two per cent of the command...Out of every 5,000 troops, less than one individual is absent from duty due to venereal disease. This rate is continuously decreasing. No penalty is imposed on military personnel who contract venereal disease. Only those who fail to report the contraction of a venereal disease are subject to disciplinary action...All known houses of prostitution have been placed off-limits by occupation authorities and are checked by frequent military police patrols.” In fine condition, with areas of light soiling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200