Filter Special Collections 006 Historical Documents

All these documents and items are from one client. Their Family has connections back to Francis Dana, was an American Founding Father, lawyer, jurist, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1777–1778 and 1784. Dana was also a signer of the Articles of Confederation and he was secretary to the diplomatic mission that negotiated the end of the American Revolution. 
The family collected and saved documents dealing with Revolutionary War, and then later the family collected other important historical items and documents. Later in 20th a family member had close military ties to the US and early Presidential and historical figures. 
Historical documents pertaining to an item can be copied if applicable.

There are 2 total records.
Signed Franklin Pierce appointment of James Bowlin to Republic of New Granada December 16th 1854 1.jpg

Original Presidential Document of Signed Franklin Pierce Appointment of James Bowlin to Republic of New Granada December 16th 1854 

Signed Franklin Pierce appointment of James Bowlin to Republic of New Granada December 16th 1854 
An original hand signed and dated from President [...]

Price
$1,000.00
Model 1860 Sword and Scabbard With Armory Marks 1.jpg

Model 1860 Civil War Era Cavalry Sword and Scabbard with Armory Marks 4th Calvary Stamp on Basket

The Calvary Sword carried the most during the American Civil War was the Model 1860, a light Calvary Sword and Scabbard. 
Leather handle, [...]

Price
$600.00