VERY IMPORTANT HISTORICAL CIVIL WAR LOT INCLUDING CASED CIVIL WAR PERIOD U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL RUFUS INGALLS, QUARTERMASTER OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC TOGETHER WITH AN EXPANSIVE GROUPING OF IMPORTANT RELATED EPHEMERA.

VERY IMPORTANT HISTORICAL CIVIL WAR LOT INCLUDING CASED CIVIL WAR PERIOD U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL RUFUS INGALLS, QUARTERMASTER OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC TOGETHER WITH AN EXPANSIVE GROUPING OF IMPORTANT RELATED EPHEMERA. This is one of the finest military groupings to come to auction in recent years. The diversity, number of pieces, and historic significance make for a truly interesting grouping. Included is 1)A Civil War period U.S. Model 1860 staff and field officer’s sword of high grade inscribed to Brevet Major General Rufus Ingalls who served as Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac from 1864-1865. Veteran of both the Mexican War and Civil War Ingalls distinguished himself throughout his career and was named to the Quartermaster Hall of Fame in 1987. This sword dates to Ingall’s service as Quartermaster at City Point Virginia. 1) The cased sword is a regulation U.S. Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer’s sword of presentation grade. The blade is 30” long, diamond shaped in cross section and etched with an American eagle, “U.S.” and military trophies across 40% of the blade’s surface. The etching is gold washed. The sword is signed by “Baker & McKenney/N.Y.” near the ricasso. The double clamshell counterguard has the regulation relief cast American eagle, flags and military trophies on the font and the hinged counterguard to the rear has an American shield, crossed flags, cannon, etc. per regulation. The grip is of silver with a cast floral decoration and the pommel and knuckle bow configured according to regulation. The dress scabbard is of nickel plated steel with fancy cast brass and gilded carrying rings and drag. Between the top mount and the brass throat is the engraved inscription “Rugus Ingalls” in Olde English script. The sword is accompanied by a “field” scabbard, generally matching the dress scabbard and with the same brass furniture yet made of unplated steel, now howing a medium to dark gray color. The “field” scabbard is also inscribed “Rufus Ingalls” between the top mount and the brass throat. The walnut sword case with brass furniture measures 40-1/4” x 8” x 3/1/2” with a shield shaped presentation plaque on the front cover inscribed: “Brigadier General/Rufus Ingalls/From the Officers/of His Command/Quartermaster’s Department/Army of the Potomac/March 1864.” The interior is fitted in the French style with a compartment for the sword and additional “field” scabbard and covered in red velvet. 2) An outstanding presentation 18kt gold Audemars pocketwatch together with gold-fill chain and automatic retractable gold-filled pencil fob inscribed “General Ingalls from Esther”. This hunter case watch with backplate having a large oval cobalt blue enamel insert encrusted with genuine, small, mine-cut diamonds in the form of Ingalls’ initials “RI”. The front of the case with an open glass window around which are engraved Roman numeral numbers simulating a watchface, thus allowing the user to check the time without having to open his watch. The inside of the back cover inscribed “Rufus Ingalls from A.B. Steinberger”. Audemars was one of the foremost Swiss watchmakers in the 19th c. The interior of the dustcover in the watch indicated that they won awards at the London Exhibition of 1851, the New York Exhibition of 1853, and Paris Exhibition in 1855. It is also noted that they also won the 1st prize medal in Paris in 1856. This indeed was a very fine watch and certainly a most prestigious gift. A very interesting sidenote is that within the ephemera, also offered in this lot, is a printed letter from Brigadier General Rufus Ingalls prepared at Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Culpepper, VA September 23, 1863. The printed letter signed by Ingalls to a Colonel Sawtelle is a most eloquent thank you letter for a very special presentation watch he had recently received. It is possible, however we cannot be sure, that it is this very watch Ingalls’ letter references. 3) 2 Japanned tin 16-1/2″ commission tubes, one labeled “Commission of Rufus Ingalls Brigadier General of Volunteers”. The second “Commission of Bvt Major General Rufus Ingalls United States Army”. 4) Ingalls’ appointment to West Point signed by the Secretary of War dated June 30, 1839. 5) Rufus Ingalls’ cadet photo from West Point from the photography studio of Anderson 785 Broadway New York. 6) Ingalls’ 1843 diploma from West Point. 7) 13 signed presidential commissions for Ingalls which include: 4 Abraham Lincoln-signed commissions- one signed 26 July 1862 as Aide de Camp effective 28 September 1861, one signed 16 April 1862 as Quartermaster with rank of Major effective 12 January 1862, the third signed 22 March 1865 to rank of Lt. Col. by Brevet effective 6 July 1864, the fourth signed 23 March 1865 to rank of Brig. Gen. by Brevet also effective 6 July 1864; 3 Andrew Johnson-signed commissions- one signed 5 March 1867 as Deputy Quartermaster General with rank of Lt. Col. effective 28 July 1866, another signed 5 March 1867 as Assistant Quartermaster General with rank of Col. effective 29 July 1866, and a third signed 27 July 1866 to the rank of Major General by Brevet for “faithful and meritorious service during the War” effective 13 March 1865; 3 James Polk-signed commissions- one signed 13 February 1846 to rank of 2nd Lt. of the 1st. Reg. of Dragoons effective 17 March 1845, one signed 1 February 1848 to rank of 1st Lt. of the 1st. Reg. of Dragoons effective 16 February 1847, and a third signed 5 July 1848 to rank of 1st Lt. by Brevet effective 4 February 1847 for “gallant and meritorious conduct in the conflicts at Embudo and Taos”; also a President Tyler-signed commission signed 26 February 1845 to the rank of 2nd Lt. by Brevet of the Reg. of Riflemen effective 1 July 1843; and a Chester Arthur commission signed 10 March 1882 as Quartermaster General with the rank of Brig. Gen. effective 23 February 1882. 8)An outstanding and colorful calligraphy appointment masterfully done in red and black ink, appointing Ingalls as an attorney in Utah Territory January 1855. 9) An appointment to the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the US 1867. 10) 2 wonderful albums of letters and ephemera relating to Ingalls. 70 plus pieces in all, they include letters from and to Ingalls both during the war and after the war, a couple directly from the sitting President through an aide, the Adjutant-General, some from various generals regarding requisitioning, one to Gen. Migies, one to Gen. Jessup 1849, a couple of carte de visites (one depicting him with this sword), one large cabinet card depicting him with various high-ranking officers, a group of 9 cartes de visite of Ingalls and other Union officers. There is even the receipt for Ingalls’ funeral service expenses dated January 15, 1893. These albums include documents and material ranging from the Mexican War period to the time of Ingalls’ death and are a wonderful accompaniment to this interesting assemblage. Ingalls was born on August 23, 1818 had a long and illustrious career graduating from the United States Military Academy, in the Class of 1843, which included his friend Ulysses S. Grant. In 1845, he joined the First U.S. Dragoons with the rank of first lieutenant. Ingalls served in the Mexican-American War in the New Mexico Territory in the Army of the West under Col. Stephen W. Kearny. Ingalls distinguished himself in action at the skirmish at Eabudo and conflict at Pueblo de Taos, for which he received the brevet rank of first lieutenant. He became a quartermaster in 1848 and served in that role the rest of his career. Promoted to the rank of captain, he was assigned to duty in the Oregon Territory in 1849, and then to Fort Vancouver in 1852, along with Ulysses Grant there he joined the local Freemasonary. In early 1854, while on duty in Washington DC, Ingalls was ordered to accompany the Steptoe Expedition from Fort Leavenworth in Kansas across the continent through the Utah Territory to the Pacific Coast. With the outbreak of the Civil War in April 1861, Ingalls was reassigned to duty at Fort Pickens in Florida. He became a major and then a lieutenant colonel in the volunteer army. Shortly after First Battle of Manassas in July, he moved northward to Virginia to serve as aide-de-camp to Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. He was promoted to the rank of major in January 1862. Ingalls helped establish effective supply depots for McClellan’s army during the Peninsula Campaign. He became the Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac in August 1862 following the Peninsula Campaign. He served efficiently during the Northern Virginia and subsequent Maryland Campaigns, winning praise for his logistics skills. In June 1864, Grant placed Ingalls in charge of supply with responsibility for all Federal armies operating against Petersburg and Richmond. In this capacity he built up the huge supply depot at City Point, Virginia. Ingalls won brevets to the rank of major general in both the regular and volunteer services. Ingalls was one of the few Union officers honored with the distinction of being present at the actual signing of the surrender between Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant. After the surrender of Robert E. Lee in April 1865 and the subsequent mustering out of much of the Union Army, Ingalls left the City Point depot in May. He returned to Washington, and in July 1866 was given the rank of colonel in the Regular Army. He served in a variety of quartermaster posts for the next two decades in New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago. For sixteen years, he was the chief quartermaster of the Pacific and the Missouri Division. On February 23, 1882, he was named as the 16th Quartermaster General of the U.S. Army with the full rank of brigadier general. He retired from the army in 1883 and entered civilian life in Oregon. Ingalls moved to New York City in 1891, where he died two years later at the age of 74. He was buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Ingalls Street in San Francisco is named for him. Rufus Ingalls was inducted into the Quartermaster Hall of Fame in 1987. A very nice cased presentation sword to one of America’s great military officers. CONDITION: 1) The sword and its two scabbards are very good. The blade is bright and retains 90% of its original gold wash. The dress scabbard is excellent with only light discoloration to the nickel plated surface. The “field” scabbard is, likewise, very good, however, the unplated steel body has aged to a medium to dark gray color. The cast brass hilt retains about 80% of its gilded surface. 2) A number of the genuine diamonds are missing in the signature. The watch runs and the case is in good condition, as is the mechanical gold pencil. 3) The tubes retain most of their orig Japan decoration and almost all of the lettering. 4) The appointment to West Point is creased but generally good. 5) The photograph of him as a cadet is probably a late 19th c. copy of the daguerreotype or ambrotype and is in good condition. 6)The West Point diploma is stained and soiled but overall generally good. 7) The commissions are generally in very good condition with strong signatures. They each have light fold marks and a couple have some staining. The 4 Lincoln commissions are very good. 8) The calligraphy is generally very good with strong lettering. 9) The Order of the Legion is in poor condition with a tear through the center and losses along the edge. 10) The condition of the items in both albums vary but are generally in good to very good condition. 4-31912 CW3 (40,000-50,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1350	$40,250.00	VERY IMPORTANT HISTORICAL CIVIL WAR LOT INCLUDING CASED CIVIL WAR PERIOD U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL RUFUS INGALLS, QUARTERMASTER OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC TOGETHER WITH AN EXPANSIVE GROUPING OF IMPORTANT RELATED EPHEMERA. This is one of the finest military groupings to come to auction in recent years. The diversity, number of pieces, and historic significance make for a truly interesting grouping. Included is 1)A Civil War period U.S. Model 1860 staff and field officer’s sword of high grade inscribed to Brevet Major General Rufus Ingalls who served as Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac from 1864-1865. Veteran of both the Mexican War and Civil War Ingalls distinguished himself throughout his career and was named to the Quartermaster Hall of Fame in 1987. This sword dates to Ingall’s service as Quartermaster at City Point Virginia. 1) The cased sword is a regulation U.S. Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer’s sword of presentation grade. The blade is 30” long, diamond shaped in cross section and etched with an American eagle, “U.S.” and military trophies across 40% of the blade’s surface. The etching is gold washed. The sword is signed by “Baker & McKenney/N.Y.” near the ricasso. The double clamshell counterguard has the regulation relief cast American eagle, flags and military trophies on the font and the hinged counterguard to the rear has an American shield, crossed flags, cannon, etc. per regulation. The grip is of silver with a cast floral decoration and the pommel and knuckle bow configured according to regulation. The dress scabbard is of nickel plated steel with fancy cast brass and gilded carrying rings and drag. Between the top mount and the brass throat is the engraved inscription “Rugus Ingalls” in Olde English script. The sword is accompanied by a “field” scabbard, generally matching the dress scabbard and with the same brass furniture yet made of unplated steel, now howing a medium to dark gray color. The “field” scabbard is also inscribed “Rufus Ingalls” between the top mount and the brass throat. The walnut sword case with brass furniture measures 40-1/4” x 8” x 3/1/2” with a shield shaped presentation plaque on the front cover inscribed: “Brigadier General/Rufus Ingalls/From the Officers/of His Command/Quartermaster’s Department/Army of the Potomac/March 1864.” The interior is fitted in the French style with a compartment for the sword and additional “field” scabbard and covered in red velvet. 2) An outstanding presentation 18kt gold Audemars pocketwatch together with gold-fill chain and automatic retractable gold-filled pencil fob inscribed “General Ingalls from Esther”. This hunter case watch with backplate having a large oval cobalt blue enamel insert encrusted with genuine, small, mine-cut diamonds in the form of Ingalls’ initials “RI”. The front of the case with an open glass window around which are engraved Roman numeral numbers simulating a watchface, thus allowing the user to check the time without having to open his watch. The inside of the back cover inscribed “Rufus Ingalls from A.B. Steinberger”. Audemars was one of the foremost Swiss watchmakers in the 19th c. The interior of the dustcover in the watch indicated that they won awards at the London Exhibition of 1851, the New York Exhibition of 1853, and Paris Exhibition in 1855. It is also noted that they also won the 1st prize medal in Paris in 1856. This indeed was a very fine watch and certainly a most prestigious gift. A very interesting sidenote is that within the ephemera, also offered in this lot, is a printed letter from Brigadier General Rufus Ingalls prepared at Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Culpepper, VA September 23, 1863. The printed letter signed by Ingalls to a Colonel Sawtelle is a most eloquent thank you letter for a very special presentation watch he had recently received. It is possible, however we cannot be sure, that it is this very watch Ingalls’ letter references. 3) 2 Japanned tin 16-1/2″ commission tubes, one labeled “Commission of Rufus Ingalls Brigadier General of Volunteers”. The second “Commission of Bvt Major General Rufus Ingalls United States Army”. 4) Ingalls’ appointment to West Point signed by the Secretary of War dated June 30, 1839. 5) Rufus Ingalls’ cadet photo from West Point from the photography studio of Anderson 785 Broadway New York. 6) Ingalls’ 1843 diploma from West Point. 7) 13 signed presidential commissions for Ingalls which include: 4 Abraham Lincoln-signed commissions- one signed 26 July 1862 as Aide de Camp effective 28 September 1861, one signed 16 April 1862 as Quartermaster with rank of Major effective 12 January 1862, the third signed 22 March 1865 to rank of Lt. Col. by Brevet effective 6 July 1864, the fourth signed 23 March 1865 to rank of Brig. Gen. by Brevet also effective 6 July 1864; 3 Andrew Johnson-signed commissions- one signed 5 March 1867 as Deputy Quartermaster General with rank of Lt. Col. effective 28 July 1866, another signed 5 March 1867 as Assistant Quartermaster General with rank of Col. effective 29 July 1866, and a third signed 27 July 1866 to the rank of Major General by Brevet for “faithful and meritorious service during the War” effective 13 March 1865; 3 James Polk-signed commissions- one signed 13 February 1846 to rank of 2nd Lt. of the 1st. Reg. of Dragoons effective 17 March 1845, one signed 1 February 1848 to rank of 1st Lt. of the 1st. Reg. of Dragoons effective 16 February 1847, and a third signed 5 July 1848 to rank of 1st Lt. by Brevet effective 4 February 1847 for “gallant and meritorious conduct in the conflicts at Embudo and Taos”; also a President Tyler-signed commission signed 26 February 1845 to the rank of 2nd Lt. by Brevet of the Reg. of Riflemen effective 1 July 1843; and a Chester Arthur commission signed 10 March 1882 as Quartermaster General with the rank of Brig. Gen. effective 23 February 1882. 8)An outstanding and colorful calligraphy appointment masterfully done in red and black ink, appointing Ingalls as an attorney in Utah Territory January 1855. 9) An appointment to the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the US 1867. 10) 2 wonderful albums of letters and ephemera relating to Ingalls. 70 plus pieces in all, they include letters from and to Ingalls both during the war and after the war, a couple directly from the sitting President through an aide, the Adjutant-General, some from various generals regarding requisitioning, one to Gen. Migies, one to Gen. Jessup 1849, a couple of carte de visites (one depicting him with this sword), one large cabinet card depicting him with various high-ranking officers, a group of 9 cartes de visite of Ingalls and other Union officers. There is even the receipt for Ingalls’ funeral service expenses dated January 15, 1893. These albums include documents and material ranging from the Mexican War period to the time of Ingalls’ death and are a wonderful accompaniment to this interesting assemblage. Ingalls was born on August 23, 1818 had a long and illustrious career graduating from the United States Military Academy, in the Class of 1843, which included his friend Ulysses S. Grant. In 1845, he joined the First U.S. Dragoons with the rank of first lieutenant. Ingalls served in the Mexican-American War in the New Mexico Territory in the Army of the West under Col. Stephen W. Kearny. Ingalls distinguished himself in action at the skirmish at Eabudo and conflict at Pueblo de Taos, for which he received the brevet rank of first lieutenant. He became a quartermaster in 1848 and served in that role the rest of his career. Promoted to the rank of captain, he was assigned to duty in the Oregon Territory in 1849, and then to Fort Vancouver in 1852, along with Ulysses Grant there he joined the local Freemasonary. In early 1854, while on duty in Washington DC, Ingalls was ordered to accompany the Steptoe Expedition from Fort Leavenworth in Kansas across the continent through the Utah Territory to the Pacific Coast. With the outbreak of the Civil War in April 1861, Ingalls was reassigned to duty at Fort Pickens in Florida. He became a major and then a lieutenant colonel in the volunteer army. Shortly after First Battle of Manassas in July, he moved northward to Virginia to serve as aide-de-camp to Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan. He was promoted to the rank of major in January 1862. Ingalls helped establish effective supply depots for McClellan’s army during the Peninsula Campaign. He became the Chief Quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac in August 1862 following the Peninsula Campaign. He served efficiently during the Northern Virginia and subsequent Maryland Campaigns, winning praise for his logistics skills. In June 1864, Grant placed Ingalls in charge of supply with responsibility for all Federal armies operating against Petersburg and Richmond. In this capacity he built up the huge supply depot at City Point, Virginia. Ingalls won brevets to the rank of major general in both the regular and volunteer services. Ingalls was one of the few Union officers honored with the distinction of being present at the actual signing of the surrender between Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant. After the surrender of Robert E. Lee in April 1865 and the subsequent mustering out of much of the Union Army, Ingalls left the City Point depot in May. He returned to Washington, and in July 1866 was given the rank of colonel in the Regular Army. He served in a variety of quartermaster posts for the next two decades in New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago. For sixteen years, he was the chief quartermaster of the Pacific and the Missouri Division. On February 23, 1882, he was named as the 16th Quartermaster General of the U.S. Army with the full rank of brigadier general. He retired from the army in 1883 and entered civilian life in Oregon. Ingalls moved to New York City in 1891, where he died two years later at the age of 74. He was buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Ingalls Street in San Francisco is named for him. Rufus Ingalls was inducted into the Quartermaster Hall of Fame in 1987. A very nice cased presentation sword to one of America’s great military officers. CONDITION: 1) The sword and its two scabbards are very good. The blade is bright and retains 90% of its original gold wash. The dress scabbard is excellent with only light discoloration to the nickel plated surface. The “field” scabbard is, likewise, very good, however, the unplated steel body has aged to a medium to dark gray color. The cast brass hilt retains about 80% of its gilded surface. 2) A number of the genuine diamonds are missing in the signature. The watch runs and the case is in good condition, as is the mechanical gold pencil. 3) The tubes retain most of their orig Japan decoration and almost all of the lettering. 4) The appointment to West Point is creased but generally good. 5) The photograph of him as a cadet is probably a late 19th c. copy of the daguerreotype or ambrotype and is in good condition. 6)The West Point diploma is stained and soiled but overall generally good. 7) The commissions are generally in very good condition with strong signatures. They each have light fold marks and a couple have some staining. The 4 Lincoln commissions are very good. 8) The calligraphy is generally very good with strong lettering. 9) The Order of the Legion is in poor condition with a tear through the center and losses along the edge. 10) The condition of the items in both albums vary but are generally in good to very good condition. 4-31912 CW3 (40,000-50,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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