marcy general (4 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: VG. 8pp extract, printed in double columns, salvaged from a damaged issue of Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume XLVII, No. 281, October, 1873. The author's first-hand, anecdotal account of Major Allan Pinkerton and his detective agency. In plastic report covers.

Condición: Good. Modern 3/4 goatskin and marbled boards by the art bookbinder Sasha Mosalov.1-3] 4-277 [1, blank] pp. (8vo) 23.5 x 15 cm (9¼x6"), contemporary three-quarter goat over marbled boards, spine gilt lettered. First Edition.30th Congress, 1st Session, House Exec. Doc. 60. With ink signature and presentation of A. Alexander on front pastedown.This compilation is one of the most significant documents relating to the commencement of the war and its hostilities. In his message of May 11, 1846, Polk declares to Congress that he is going to bring the war to a speedy conclusion. As might be expected, there is a good deal of discussion on the annexation of Texas and deteriorating relations with Mexico due to that issue. Also present is copious official correspondence relating to the Army of Occupation at Corpus Christi and the Texas battles, as well as material on the conquest of California and New Mexico.

Condición: Good. General Orders No 8., written by Maj. General McClellan concerning the appointment of Captain H. W. Benham to job of Chief Engineer of the Department of the Ohio. dated May 14, 1861. Cincinnati first edition. Single piece of paper 8 x 5-1/4 inches, printed on one side of leaf. **Signed in ink by R. B. Marcy as "Acting Adj't General. " Marcy, 1812-1887, was career officer in U.S. Army, eventually becoming Brig. General. Folded in half lengthwise. Good, paper a bit toned. Original printing, not a modern reprint.

Condición: Good. General Orders No 10. Order written by Maj. General McClellan and dated May 16, 1861. Cincinnati, Ohio. Single piece of paper 8 x 5-1/4 inches. 4 short paragraphs concerning daily tramsission of morning reports, etc. Printed on one side of leaf. **Signed in ink by R. B. Marcy as "Acting Adj't General. " Marcy, 1812-1887, was career officer in U.S. Army, eventually becoming Brig. General. Folded in half lengthwise. Good, paper a bit toned. Original printing, not a modern reprint.