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Historic Civil War Sketches, Point Lookout Prison,
by John Jacob Ommenhausser
Maryland Prisoner of War Camp, John Jacob Omenhausser (1832-1877)
Date/Period: 1864-1865

Historic Civil War Sketches, Point Lookout Prison, by John Jacob Ommenhausser Maryland Prisoner of War Camp, John Jacob Omenhausser (1832-1877), entire view

Measurement: View: 8.125" x 5.75"

Material: Watercolor and pencil on paper [probably sent by his family]

Condition: Fine, excellent original condition, each displaying strong color

Additional Information: Watercolor sketches attributed to Private John Jacob
Omenhausser, Co. A, 46^th Virginia Infantry who was captured near Petersburg in 1864
and transferred to Point Lookout Prison Camp where he remained incarcerated for
nearly one year. Point Lookout was a miserable overpopulated camp offering
inadequate shelter, lacking adequate clothing, blankets, and rations. The guards
perpetrated violence against the prisoners.

The artist is known to have been a candymaker before the war, however his passion
was journalism. He produced watercolor sketches documenting events and daily prison
life as he observed during his yearlong imprisonment. Omenhausser may have traded
his artistic skills… his sketches, as a medium of exchange with Union officers for extra
rations, blankets, and other amenities of survival.

These works, each with annotations describing the scenes present a rare firsthand
glimpse of daily life within the walls of the infamous camps as memorialized by John
Jacob Ommenhausser during is internment. As an example –
Prisoners were allowed to fish the bay to augment meals. See the drawing
depicting “Capt. J. W. BARNES ASST, PROV. MARSHAL” - annotation No. 4,
“Here’s your Mackerell [sic] for your Bread” …5. Here’s your tobacco for your
fish.

These detailed sketches are believed to have originated in one of four sketchbooks.
They were obviously removed from a sketch pad or book.

Literature: Renditions of all but “Tobacco Pedlers” [sic] are published within Point
Lookout Prison Camp For Confederates (1983) by Edwin W. Beitzell and in “I Am Busy
Drawing Pictures” – The Civil War Art and Letters of Private John Jacob Omenhausser,
CSA by Ross Kimmel and Michael Musik. Also, Sketches From Prison: A Confederate
Artist’s Record Of Life at Point Lookout Prisoner-Of-War Camp, 1863-1865 (1990).

Titles:
• STEAM ENGINE MADE BY A CONFEDERATE PRISONER AT POINT
LOOKOUT MARYLAND
• TOBACCO PEDLERS [sic]
• WASHING MACHINES
• Capt. J. W. BARNES ASST, PROV. MARSHAL
• ENTRANCE TO THE PRISONER’S CAMP
• PRISON COOKHOUSE

$9,750.00 LOT OF 6

216-655

Historic Civil War Sketches, Point Lookout Prison, by John Jacob Ommenhausser Maryland Prisoner of War Camp, John Jacob Omenhausser (1832-1877), detail view

Historic Civil War Sketches, Point Lookout Prison, by John Jacob Ommenhausser Maryland Prisoner of War Camp, John Jacob Omenhausser (1832-1877), book view

Historical Family Archive, Boston Interest, Several Primary Civil War Era Items
Including 4 Diaries, Historical Artifacts, Civil War Items

Additional Information: Mixed Dutton/Wheeler Family Archive including 4 Diaries
penned by Charles Wheeler, Boston Business Owner, and Civil War Soldier, covering
five years of commerce in Boston between 1862 to 1867, ending when Charles passed
on. The writings include 9 months of Charles' enlistment in the 47th Mass Infantry,
"Putnam Blues". Although the military content is primarily camp and training related,
there are some interesting historical notations of visits by Sherman and others. The
commercial portion of the diaries are excellent look into Boston Commerce during the
Civil War, including names, dates, transactions, visitors, etc.

The archive also includes souvenirs kept by Frank Dutton of Wheeler's family,
concerning his service during the Spanish-American Conflict. Includes a piece of
underwater cable cut by Admiral Dewey at the battle of Manila Bay, a piece of the USS
Constitution gathered while in Boston dry dock, plus various documents and artifact
gathered with Boston interest. Charles Dutton, father of Frank, contributes a Trans-
Mississippi Parole of Honor resulting from Charles' time as a Confederate prisoner, a
Civil War belt and buckle, and more

A most interesting family archive of mixed Boston Commercial and Civil War, Civil War
Era interest. Each item is documented by a family historian and includes biographies
for each contributor. Further research should yield more interesting facts about these
primary artifacts.

Condition: Overall very good with expect wear and aging.

$3,950.00

1293-4

Historical Family Archive, Boston Interest, Several Primary Civil War Era Items Including 4 Diaries, Historical Artifacts, Civil War Items, detail view

Political, Silver Place Card, Farewell Banquet to GENL. U.S. GRANT, 1879
Dinner Favor/Souvenir
Date/Period: 1879

Political, Silver Place Card, Farewell Banquet to GENL. U.S. GRANT, 1879 Dinner Favor/Souvenir, entire view

Measurement: 2.25" x 3.625"

Material: Sterling silver

Condition: Very Good

Additional Information: Made by A. Andrews of San Francisco, California; engraved:
"Farewell Banquet to/ Genl. U. S. Grant/ Palace Hotel. Oct. 25th, 1879. / T.J. Bergin.
Stamped verso, "Sterling / S.F.Cal. / A. Andrews."

Upon returning from a two-year, post-presidential World Tour, General Ulysses S.
Grant was greeted as a returning hero to the United States. Banquets were attended by
Grant’s supporters. (T. J. Bergin was a Director and Treasurer of the San Francisco and
North Pacific Railroad Company.)

$735.00

290-78

Political, Silver Place Card, Farewell Banquet to GENL. U.S. GRANT, 1879 Dinner Favor/Souvenir, entire view 2

Political, Silver Place Card, Farewell Banquet to GENL. U.S. GRANT, 1879 Dinner Favor/Souvenir, detail view 1

Political, Silver Place Card, Farewell Banquet to GENL. U.S. GRANT, 1879 Dinner Favor/Souvenir, detail view 2

Civil War Carte de Visite & Odd Fellows Silver & Gold Pinback Love Token
Corporal Thoms Telford, Meredith, Delaware County, New York
Seated Liberty Quarter - 1854
Date/Period: 1854, CDV Civil War period

Civil War Carte de Visite & Odd Fellows Silver & Gold Pinback Love Token, entire view 1

Measurement: Photo: 2.25" x 4"; Token: 1" diameter

Material: Love token is silver and gold

Condition: Excellent

Additional Information: The CDV shows Corporal Telford wearing the love token
pinned to his uniform; Carte de Visite accompanied by a fraternal silver and gold love
token like the token Telford is wearing. Done on 1854 Seated Liberty quarter having a
gold overlay…Odd Fellows three linked chain.

Thomas Telford
Enlisted; 8/20/1862 at Meredith, NY as a Private at 22 years old.
On 9/27/1862 he mustered into "E" Co. NY 144th Infantry
He was Mustered Out on 6/25/1865 at Hilton Head, SC
Promotions: Corporal 3/15/1863; Sergeant 11/1/1864

$565.00

849-115

Civil War Carte de Visite & Odd Fellows Silver & Gold Pinback Love Token, photo view

Civil War Carte de Visite & Odd Fellows Silver & Gold Pinback Love Token, photo back

Civil War Carte de Visite & Odd Fellows Silver & Gold Pinback Love Token, token view

Civil War Carte de Visite & Odd Fellows Silver & Gold Pinback Love Token, token back

Gold & Gold Quartz Dual Presentation Cane, General Samuel Breck
Martin White – Jan. 25, 1872 – James Maybery
Second Presentation: To Gen. Samuel Breck - 1900
Date/Period: 1872 and 1900 Presentations

Measurement: Length: 35.75"

Material: Gold, gold quartz, koa Wood

Condition: Fine

Additional Information: Gold and Gold Quartz Cane, California, c. 1872, the gold knob
top centering an octagonal faceted gold quartz stone, the paneled collar with original
presentation inscription "Martin White/Jan. 25th, 1872/James Mayberry," and secondary
presentation inscription "to Gen. Samuel Breck 1900," on a tapering koa wood shaft
indigenous to Hawaii. The cane terminates with a 1.5-inch ferrule. This is a
marvelous/historic example that once belonged to a West Point graduate, Indian fighter,
Civil War participant, and General.

The large gold and gold quartz knob handle measures 2.5-inches high and 1 1/2”
across the top. Set within the top in a gold bezel containing a 1.25-inch faceted and
polished gold quartz stone containing polished raw gold flecks and is free of cracks or
fissures. The eight panel sides are decorated with elaborate engraving, four of which
have matching engraving. Three panels are inscribed: “Martin White”, “Jan 25th, 1872”,
and “James Mayberry”, which was the first presentation. The fourth panel is inscribed:
“To Gen. Samuel Breck, 1900”. (This cane was given to General Samuel Breck after his
retirement from his Adjutant General post in the U.S. Army in 1900. It was originally
presented to Martin White by James Mayberry in 1872.)

Breck was born 25 February 1834; Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Died: 23 February 1918 (aged 83) Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Married to Caroline Juliet Breck. Father of Samuel J. Breck. Graduate of United States
Military Academy at West Point, New York, on July 1, 1855. Served in the Third
Seminole War. Professor of Geography, History and Ethics at West Point. First
lieutenant and captain in the 1st United States Artillery from 1861 to 1862. Assistant
adjutant general under General Irvin McDowell on November 29, 1861. Brevetted
brigadier general on March 13, 1865 for "diligent, faithful and meritorious services
during the war". He served until he retired in 1898, serving the last year as Brigadier
General, and Adjutant General of the Army.

$9,450.00

232-385

Abraham Lincoln Campaign Archive: 5 Piece Lot, Owner ID'd
1860 Abraham Lincoln Hartford, CT Wide Awake Token
1860 Lincoln Rail Splitter Token
Two Ribbons & Campaign Torch
Includes two tokens, two ribbons and a campaign torch purportedly owned by
Connecticut's Civil War Governor William A. Buckingham

1.Sullivan No. AL 1860-40

Inscription above, HARTFORD WIDE-AWAKES, two stars centering; center displays a
marcher wearing the uniform of the Lincoln Wide-Awake club, carrying a cane and
lantern. Reverse: inscription above, ORGANIZED, centered by five stars to right and left
above MARCH THIRD; center: a uniformed marcher carrying a torch light; below, 1860.

Struck in Waterbury, Connecticut early in campaign. Brass, reeded edge, 28mm

2.Sullivan AL 1860-41

Obverse. Inscription: HON. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, at the center, beardless bust of
Lincoln to right with ELLIS (engraver) on truncation and 1860 below. Reverse.
Inscription around above, THE RAIL SPLITTER OF THE WEST; at the center, the rural
scene depicting Lincoln and assistant splitting rails, log cabin at right.

Plain edge. Brass; struck by Ellis at Waterbury, Connecticut.

3.Satin Ribbon Commemorating the Unveiling of Connecticut's Civil War
Governor William A. Buckingham’s Statue

A rare ribbon issued in 1884 commemorating the unveiling of the statue honoring
William A. Buckingham on the lawn of the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut. The
statute was executed by Olin L. Warner of New York. Governor Wailer uncovered the
statue and an address was delivered by United States Senator Orville H. Platt. The
ribbon is 2 3/8" wide by 6 1/4" in length.

4.Satin Ribbon, Gold Embossed: BUCKINGHAM DAY – JUNE 18, 1884, MAYOR

Fine Condition, 8.75 X 3”.

5. Parade Torch, Single Wick Campaign Lantern

Missing tubular pole mount; overall height: 9”

$2,950.00 the lot

849-100

Civil War Nursing Bowl Used by Nettie Walworth Sisson Wife of Colonel Henry Tillinghast Sisson
Little Compton, Rhode Island
Date/Period: Circa 1860-1865

Civil War Nursing Bowl Used by Nettie Walworth Sisson Wife of Colonel Henry Tillinghast Sisson Little Compton, Rhode Island, entire view 1

Measurement: Height: 2.5"; diameter: 7.125"; length at handle: 10"

Material: Copper and brass

Condition: Fine

Additional Information: A straight sided copper bowl of dovetail construction featuring a brass tab handle
with copper hanging ring…the tab impressed “Nettie Walworth Sisson” who was born 9 October 1845 in
New Bern, North Carolina; she married Colonel Henry Tillinghast Sisson in 1864. Nettie Sisson purportedly
nursed wounded and sick soldiers during the Civil War. She died young, at age 22 on March 23, 1868 and
is buried in Union Cemetery, Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island.

Henry Tillinghast Sisson (August 20, 1831 – October 19, 1910) was a colonel in the Union Army during the
American Civil War, a lieutenant governor of Rhode Island from 1875 to 1877 serving under Governor
Henry Lippitt, and inventor of the three-ring binder. He was a lifelong resident of Little Compton, Rhode
Island. Sisson was commissioned as a lieutenant and paymaster for the 1st Rhode Island Detached Militia
(aka. 1st Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry Regiment) in May 1861 and served until the regiment was
mustered out in August 1861. He participated in the Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1961 under General
Ambrose Burnside. In April 1862 he was commissioned as major of the 3rd Rhode Island Heavy Artillery
and commanded three companies (B, F and K) of that regiment at the Battle of Secessionville, South
Carolina. On November 5, 1862 he was promoted to colonel and given command of the 5th Rhode Island
Infantry which became the 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery on May 27, 1863. Colonel Sisson was
mustered out of service, along with his regiment, on June 26, 1865. Sisson, a Republican was elected to
the office of Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island in 1874 and served from 1875 until 1877.
Nettie Walworth Sisson.

$1,150.00

492-231

Civil War Nursing Bowl Used by Nettie Walworth Sisson Wife of Colonel Henry Tillinghast Sisson Little Compton, Rhode Island, entire view 2

Civil War Nursing Bowl Used by Nettie Walworth Sisson Wife of Colonel Henry Tillinghast Sisson Little Compton, Rhode Island, entire view 3

Civil War Nursing Bowl Used by Nettie Walworth Sisson Wife of Colonel Henry Tillinghast Sisson Little Compton, Rhode Island, detail view

Civil War, Prisoner Of War Autograph Book, Point Lookout Prison, Maryland
The autograph book of Carrie C. Morfit, Baltimore, Maryland

This small, 6 by 3.75”, 82-page book, contains the autographs and annotations of approximately 157 Confederate company grade officers held prisoner at Point Lookout, Maryland. Many of the names are those of officers captured at Cheshire, Ohio while serving in General John Hunt Morgan’s division. During this fruitless “raid”, which occurred July 2 – 26th, 1863, most of Morgan’s force was captured, killed or reported missing. There are also the names of officers who were captured at Shiloh in 1862, as well as Gettysburg, Spotsylvania Court House, Petersburg and places in between.
In spite of the miserable conditions they were subjected to, the remarkable spirit of these men shines through in their short messages:

W. Kendall, 1st Lieut., Co.A, 3rd Ky Cav. From Pilot Point, Denton County, Texas had a wife and 3 children “...from whom I have not heard since the 18th of Jan 1863: but am content knowing that they are in the hands of Him by whose aid we expect eventually to succeed in the present struggle for independence...”

Benj. J. Lancaster, Lieut., Co. K, 8th Ky Cav. From Lebanon, Kentucky:
“...When the war is o’er
And not before
Will I go home
Base cowards shrink
Fools stop to think
Till Freedom is gone”

John D. Boyan, 1st Lieut., Co. A, 6th Regt. Ky Cav. From Danville, Boyle Co. Ky.
“...I am twenty six years at age unmarried, but hope soon to see the independence of my country recognized, peace established when I can ask some fair one to accompany me along the remaining portion of life’s journey.”

Francis A Boyle, 1st Lt & Adjt, 32 N.C. I. From Plymouth, N.C.
“There are three things that I desire with an exceeding longing – a Sword, a Wife, and my Freedom”

There is even a note that may clear up how Miss Morfit, a lady living in Baltimore, came to be in possession of this wonderful little book.

Lieutenant Bills of the 32nd Miss. Vol. Regt. Wrote:
“...was captured near Lafayette, Ga on the 10th of Sept / ’63 while on picket – Have been a beneficiary of the generous kindness of the many lady friends of Confed. [sic] Prisoners and feel truly grateful.”

Many, on both sides, regarded Baltimore as a Southern city and there were many living there who sympathized with the Confederate cause. Perhaps Miss Carrie C. Morfit was one of them.

$9,500

MH5-10

Civil War: Mass Governor Andrews
ALS Boston, Dec 31st 1861,
Andrews writes to Lorenzo Sabine, Sec. of the
Boston Board of Trade regarding usage of Boston Harbor.

Interesting letter by the Mass. Gov who recommended and Commissioned the Mass. 54th of
"Glory" fame, and perhaps the most famous Civil War regiment. Not Transcribed: See images and
read for yourself. 6 x 8" 2 folded pages with writing, two blank pages. Folds, minor tear at fold
seam, but overall good.

$125.00

1225-5

Book: My Diary of Rambles with the 25th Mass. Volunteer Infantry: With
Burnside's Coast Division, 18th Army Corps, Army of the James, D, L. Day
Date/Period: Published by King and Billings, Milford, Mass (1884)

Book: My Diary of Rambles with the 25th Mass. Volunteer Infantry: With Burnside's Coast Division, 18th Army Corps, Army of the James, D, L. Day, cover view

Measurement: Numbered to 153 pages, with several blank free end papers.
9.25" x 6.25"

Material: Original Brown Cloth with "My Diary" in gold on cover.

Condition: Shelf wear on top and bottom of spine. Very Minor discoloration.
Overall, Very Good. A worthy collector’s copy.

Additional Information: Comes with a copy of Day's commission to sergeant
(not the original document)

$275.00

110-977

Book: My Diary of Rambles with the 25th Mass. Volunteer Infantry: With Burnside's Coast Division, 18th Army Corps, Army of the James, D, L. Day, commission view

Book: Report on the Commission on Andersonville Monument
(Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
Date/Period: Wright and Potter Printing Co. State Printers Boston Mass 1902

Book: Report on the Commission on Andersonville Monument (Commonwealth of Massachusetts), cover view

Measurement: First Edition 8 Vo. 6" x 9”, 75 pages

Material: Green cloth cover with gold lettering

Condition: Ex-Library Swansea Mass. Virtually unread with little wear, but bears library
book plate, deaccession stamp, etc.

$50.00

110-968

Book: Report on the Commission on Andersonville Monument (Commonwealth of Massachusetts), page view

Civil War: Ephemera. Several Items

Broadside, Civil War. Confederate Song Sheet “When This Cruel War is Over.”
(1862) Civil War Era Confederate Song Sheet titled “When This Cruel War is Over.”, by
Charles C. Sawyer, Fine. This original Confederate Song Sheet measures 9” x 6.5”
published by J. C. Schreiner & Son, Savannah, GA., sold by Horace Partridge, Boston.
Text enclosed by an ornate border. Edge splits along all edges, paper loss at top,
scattered spotting.

-Four Pictorial Envelopes, Unused.
-1864 Commissioner of Pension Report, worn
-Boston Almanac 1860 with folding maps well worn
some splits and tears to maps, rough
-Essay on Man, 1842 universal prayer, worn

$250.00

1354-11

Civil War: Ephemera. Several Items, detail 1

Civil War: Ephemera. Several Items, detail 2

Civil War: Ephemera. Several Items, detail 3

US Infantry & Rifle Tactics Complete, 1861, Hardee’s Tactics, Standard War Dept. Manual
J.B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia
A good primer to understanding the Civil War military experience

US Infantry & Rifle Tactics Complete, 1861, Hardee’s Tactics, Standard War Dept. Manual
J.B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, open view

(5.5 by 3.5 by 1.5”)

$195

110-767

US Infantry & Rifle Tactics Complete, 1861, Hardee’s Tactics, Standard War Dept. Manual
J.B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia, entire view

MARITIME LAW: PROTECTION OF SEAMAN RIGHTS

2 Sided Partially Printed Document, Obverse: United States of America; An Act for the Government and
Regulation of Seaman in the Merchants' Service; Printed Names of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg,
John Adams, and George Washington. Obverse is the full Act in 3 columns. Reverse is an agreement
between Ship Masters, Seaman and Mariners filled out by Master, specifically spelling out the terms
of the agreement including the Ship, Destination, Duration, List of all names Master and Crew, Place
and Date of Entry; Names Rank or Role, Witness of Signing (preventing sailors going unwillingly),
Advance Wages, day wage rates, and Full/final wages. In summary, the Ships Master is responsible to
meet the terms of the contract and is likely to be checked at each U.S. Port. This act went a long
way in protecting the rights of the seamen and ensured that they got paid per agreement. An
important piece of Maritime Law. This 2 sided partially printed document is framed so either side
can be displayed and shows handsomely both ways. Not inspected out of the frame, but apparently
legible. Ship Master is Henry Barnard, and also carried a 10-man crew. Fascinating piece of U.S.
Maritime Law and History. Folds, creases include some small losses at folds and some small text
loss. See pictures for detail. Many names to research!
(View area: 11.5" x 15"; overall: 13.5" x 17")

MARITIME LAW: PROTECTION OF SEAMAN RIGHTS, entire view 2

MARITIME LAW: PROTECTION OF SEAMAN RIGHTS, detail view 1

MARITIME LAW: PROTECTION OF SEAMAN RIGHTS, detail view 2

$1,475.00

1039-49

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Historic Civil War Sketches, Point Lookout Prison, by John Jacob Ommenhausser Maryland Prisoner of War Camp, John Jacob Omenhausser (1832-1877) Date/Period: 1864-1865

Historical Family Archive, Boston Interest, Several Primary Civil War Era Items Including 4 Diaries, Historical Artifacts, Civil War Items

Political, Silver Place Card, Farewell Banquet to GENL. U.S. GRANT, 1879 Dinner Favor/Souvenir Date/Period: 1879

Civil War Carte de Visite & Odd Fellows Silver & Gold Pinback Love Token Corporal Thoms Telford, Meredith, Delaware County, New York Seated Liberty Quarter - 1854 Date/Period: 1854, CDV Civil War period

Gold & Gold Quartz Dual Presentation Cane, General Samuel Breck Martin White – Jan. 25, 1872 – James Maybery Second Presentation: To Gen. Samuel Breck - 1900 Date/Period: 1872 and 1900 Presentations