LARGE GROUP OF GENERAL LEWIS MERRILL MEMORABILIA.

LARGE GROUP OF GENERAL LEWIS MERRILL MEMORABILIA. Included in this grouping are at least 40 photographs, many military of Merrill, and others of family prior to and after the Civil War. These photographs like the Merrill’s sword sold in the previous lot descended in the family of General Merrill’s son-in-law, General Hugh Lenox Scott. Highlights in these photographs include a very fine 1/4 plate daguerreotype of Merrill as a lieutenant holding a cavalry officer’s saber wearing epaulets which are probably the same epaulets that are preserved in a custom made rosewood epaulet box also included in this lot. There are three other of daguerreotypes Merrill, two of which he is in uniform. There are other daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and albumen photographs of Merrill and Scott family members. Scott served in the West as Merrill was colonel of the 7th US Cavalry after the Civil War. There is an interesting photograph reproduced taken at Fort Rice, Dakota Territory in 1874 showing Col. Merrill and his daughter who is now married to Scott. There is an interesting western CDV of two of Major J. G. Tillford’s daughters also of the 7th Cavalry with dolls and hats with the 7th Cavalry emblems attached. There is a fine rosewood folding mirror purportedly used by Merrill or Scott in the military. Also sitting in this rosewood epaulet box are a pair of loose embroidered general stars and a early pair of silver-trimmed epaulets that are quite early, predating the Civil War. Also included in this lot is a bible given to Lewis Merrill while at West Point by his mother and so inscribed. Among the other articles included in this lot are fragments from a 1762 family bible showing genealogy of the Merrill family during the 18th century from 1737-1772. There is an interesting book of Lewis Merrill’s father, James Merrill. This book in very nice condition was a farewell address of George Washington published for the Washington Benevolent Society in 1812. This small book includes a certificate dated 24th of January, 1812 to James Merrill being admitted as a member of the Washington Benevolent Society. There is a group of medals and insignia all tagged belonging to Col. Scott including a high grade eagle sword belt plate says worn by him when he was Chief of Staff, 1912 and a sterling cigarette case presented to his son as 1st Lt. in the 5th US Cavalry. There are many other little scraps and bits of paper in this grouping including provenance and ownership of the Merrill sword and genealogy and research of the Merrill and Scott families. CONDITION: Overall most objects are in very good to fine condition as can be seen in photos. 4-41456-1 JS26 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2364	$11,500.00	LARGE GROUP OF GENERAL LEWIS MERRILL MEMORABILIA. Included in this grouping are at least 40 photographs, many military of Merrill, and others of family prior to and after the Civil War. These photographs like the Merrill’s sword sold in the previous lot descended in the family of General Merrill’s son-in-law, General Hugh Lenox Scott. Highlights in these photographs include a very fine 1/4 plate daguerreotype of Merrill as a lieutenant holding a cavalry officer’s saber wearing epaulets which are probably the same epaulets that are preserved in a custom made rosewood epaulet box also included in this lot. There are three other of daguerreotypes Merrill, two of which he is in uniform. There are other daguerreotypes, ambrotypes and albumen photographs of Merrill and Scott family members. Scott served in the West as Merrill was colonel of the 7th US Cavalry after the Civil War. There is an interesting photograph reproduced taken at Fort Rice, Dakota Territory in 1874 showing Col. Merrill and his daughter who is now married to Scott. There is an interesting western CDV of two of Major J. G. Tillford’s daughters also of the 7th Cavalry with dolls and hats with the 7th Cavalry emblems attached. There is a fine rosewood folding mirror purportedly used by Merrill or Scott in the military. Also sitting in this rosewood epaulet box are a pair of loose embroidered general stars and a early pair of silver-trimmed epaulets that are quite early, predating the Civil War. Also included in this lot is a bible given to Lewis Merrill while at West Point by his mother and so inscribed. Among the other articles included in this lot are fragments from a 1762 family bible showing genealogy of the Merrill family during the 18th century from 1737-1772. There is an interesting book of Lewis Merrill’s father, James Merrill. This book in very nice condition was a farewell address of George Washington published for the Washington Benevolent Society in 1812. This small book includes a certificate dated 24th of January, 1812 to James Merrill being admitted as a member of the Washington Benevolent Society. There is a group of medals and insignia all tagged belonging to Col. Scott including a high grade eagle sword belt plate says worn by him when he was Chief of Staff, 1912 and a sterling cigarette case presented to his son as 1st Lt. in the 5th US Cavalry. There are many other little scraps and bits of paper in this grouping including provenance and ownership of the Merrill sword and genealogy and research of the Merrill and Scott families. CONDITION: Overall most objects are in very good to fine condition as can be seen in photos. 4-41456-1 JS26 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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