Each jeb stuart art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Airy, north carolina, less than a mile beyond the virginianorth carolina border in ararat, virginia. We have for you today a very cool franklin mint pocket watch that features confederate general jeb stuart. Jeb stuart magruder an american life one mans road to. Starring the haunted tank, jeb stuart, arch asher, rick rawlins, slim stryker, general j. Stuart, was an inventive man one who created and patented a piece of horse equipment used for years. The feature centers on the ghost of 19thcentury confederate general j. Stuart was a cavalry commander known for his mastery of reconnaissance and the use of cavalry in support.
Black and white photograph 3 34x5 of jeb magruder sitting at his desk. Shown below are the two unique uniforms attributed to general james ewell brown jeb stuart. Serving collectors, libraries, institutions, autograph galleries and dealers with autographs and signed books in all fields of collecting since 1967. In every direction, as far as one can see through the carcinogenic haze, lies a desert of cynicism, cowardice, criminality, and corruption. Stuart birthplace has the sole and final authority for determining whether or not to post contributed articles but assumes no responsibility for accuracy of their information. Jeb stuart magruder autographed signed photograph 01121993 item 209776. The school is part of the fairfax county public schools district.
He was known to his friends as jeb, from the initials of his given names. See more ideas about major general, american civil war and confederate states of america. Auction your jeb stuart autograph that is for sale today. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Jeb stuart magruder testifying at the watergate hearings left and in 2003 at the pbs televisions critics association press tour.
He is also a member of the country club of virginia in richmond, and the metropolitan club in washington, d. She was sick for nearly three weeks, but jeb only got word of her being sick about two weeks into the. Join facebook to connect with jeb stuart and others you may know. She is responding to a request for an autograph of general stuart. Stuart, was a brave and daring soldier in united states army one who is known for his demanding and hard service during the bleeding kansas episode where he acted as peacemaker. Written seven months before the gone with the wind premiere. When virginia seceded from the union, jeb stuart joined the confederate army. Jeb stuart magruder autographed signed photograph 0112. The watch is not functional and is gold plated with beautiful red, white, and blue detail on the outside of the watch case. She is responding to a request for an autograph of general stuart which she. James ewell brown stuart 18331850 chapter 12 soldier of the united states. James ewell brown jeb stuart autograph military pass. Jeb stuart for sale rare antique collectible store.
A stonewall jackson autograph is one of the most after and toughest confederate autographs to obtain. Though the civil war began in earnest with the shelling of fort sumter in south carolina in april 1861, kansas territory and neighboring towns in missouri had already experienced two years of bloody civil war. Jeb stuart was a key element in the successes of the army of northern virginia, and there were many all the way up to june 1863. Library of congress to collectors and corporations around the world. Chapter 10 the children of archibald and elizabeth stuart.
First edition of this spirited defense of stuarts role in the campaign, by a prominent confederate cavalryman nevins i. Major general james ewell brown jeb stuart autograph. James ewell brown stuart 1833 1864 commanded the cavalry of the army of northern virginia from september 1861 until may 1864, when he was mortally wounded at yellow tavern, va. Based on research in manuscript collections, personal memoirs and reminiscences, and regimental histories, this comprehensive volume reflects outstanding civil war scholarship. See more ideas about american civil war, civil war photos and confederate states of america.
The autograph battle report, in which stuart writes of his escape from union forces the morning of august 18, 1862, at verdiersville, reads it was night but as it was highly important to communicate with lees brigade with a view to crossing the next day, i sent my adjt genl major fitz hugh on the road on which gen f. Shop for major general james ewell brown stuart related autographs, signed photographs, historical. With a printed copy of the first song book appearance of. Jeb stuartborn february 6, 1833 patrick county, virginia died may 12, 1864 richmond, virginia legendary general of the cavalry corps of the confederate army of northern virginia source for information on jeb stuart. Pretty good biography of stuart, although not quite as detailed or analytical as cavalryman of the lost cause by jeffrey d. Perhaps one of your new years resolutions might be to begin developing a full set of jesse stuart s more than sixty books. There also few maps in the book, mostly showing stuart s movements during campaigns and only a single map showing a. Marine served with distinction during world war one as well as in cuba and china, later assigned to admiral chester nimitzs staff during world war two, but hes largely remembered as an author who often illustrated his own books fix bayonets short stories, 1926, jeb stuart 1930, salt winds and gobi dust short stories, 1934, gone to texas novel, 1937, lone star preacher novel. They are arranged left to right in the chronological order he acquired them. Floyd hurried off with an urgent message for colonel robert e. Rare civil war confederate general jeb stuart autograph. Autograph quotation signed, mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the lord, on a 2 12 by 3 12 inch card, dated by the author january, 1896. Stuart was then a cadet there, and over stuart s two final academic years he established a very close relationship with lee, and indeed with lees family, one that would have an enormous impact on the impending civil war and.
Jeb stuart becomes a human radar and can tell when enemy attacks are headed toward the haunted tank in trap of the dragons teeth. Very rare autograph letter signed from margaret mitchell to harold latham, who had famously discovered her and her book, about traveling incognito and possibly meeting. Retired signed karla steinbach jeb stuart civil war. Major general james ewell brown jeb stuart autograph letter signed 05171862 item 294844. The jesse stuart foundation has an extensive collection of jesse stuart books, including first editions and signed and inscribed copies of his rare books that are available for sale in the jesse stuart room. Rable, charles summersell chair in southern history, university of alabama, and author of fredericksburg. The school has a falls church address but is not located within the limits of the city of falls church. Stuart, who is sent by the spirit of alexander the great to act as a guardian over his two namesakes, lieutenant jeb stuart named jeb stuart smith in the early. She met stuart, a subordinate of her father while living in the kanas territory in the 1850s. Because they are and were enormously popular and because they both died young during the civil war. Jeb stuart, the virginian trusted as the eyes and ears of robert e. Stuart high school is a high school in baileys crossroads, virginia. His fondness for display and frivolity is well known.
Stuart and the daughter of union general philip st george cooke. James ewell brown stuart 1833 1864 commanded the cavalry of the army of northern virginia from september 1861 until may 1864, when he. Collectible signed jesse stuart books the jesse stuart. Shop for jeb stuart art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Stuart, has furnished us with some particulars, obtained from the generals own lips, of the manner in which he came by his wound. Here is a recent price realized for a jeb stuart autograph, or james ewell brown stuart as he is formally known, and we can obtain up to this price for you or more. Marine served with distinction during world war one as well as in cuba and china, later assigned to admiral chester nimitzs staff during world war two, but hes largely remembered as an author who often illustrated his own books fix bayonets short stories, 1926, jeb stuart 1930, salt winds and gobi dust short stories, 1934, gone to texas novel, 1937, lone star preacher.
As with most generals killed in the war, his autograph is scarce but his flamboyant appeal adds an extra aura of desirability to this signature. Jeb stuart was a gentleman for his times, when individuals engaging in military matters could still exhude a sense of honor and chivalry. Thomas considerably, as davis has no major ax to grind. Virginiabred, james ewell brown stuart graduated from west point, where he was called. Laurel hill is located seven miles north of the city of mt.
General james ewell brown jeb stuart became famous during the battle of the bull run. In this work, mosby delivers an analysis of jeb stuarts activities in late june and early july 1863 with the intention of clearing the subject. Demanding carbines for his men, stuart writes an insistent letter to porter alexander as he readies his cavalry for the first of their many daring raids behind union lines. Flora cooke stuart was the wife of confederate general j. Jeb stuart signed field dispatch dated 1862 horse soldier.
Floyd had just received word that the federal arsenal at harpers ferry, virginia, had been seized by a group of antislavery zealots led by the notorious terrorist john brown. The confederate general stonewall jackson is the rarest and most sought after of the confederate generals, as is nathan b. This is an original field dispatch written in pencil by famed confederate cavalry commander j. We have 4 abraham lincoln autographs, and at least 2 of robert e. The rise of the anvs cavalry can be almost entirely tied to the career and organizational efforts of its first commander, maj. Jeb stuart magruder born november 5, 1934, staten island, new york has had careers as a businessman, civil servant, political organizer, and minister. Cavalryman of the lost cause is now the jeb stuart biography. A confederate army cover, imprinted head quarters cavalry brigade, army of the potomac. Stuart, a graduate of west point, major general of the confederate army of northern virginia, a veteran of harpers ferry, manassas, and antietam, left a singular reputation. In 1853, the distinguished career military officer robert e. Robert lee signed report to jefferson davis raab collection. The land of the free and the home of the brave has become the land of the sheep and the home of the wimps. Customize your jeb stuart print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Only a jeb stuart autograph is as rare and as popular as a stonewall jackson autograph from the confederates.
Strange and fascinating facts used by this author in preparing my own book. Get this book for free plus shipping when you add one or more documents to your shopping cart. Stuart was then a cadet there, and over stuart s two final academic years he established a very close relationship with lee, and indeed with lees family, one that would have an enormous impact on the impending civil. Handsomely framed with a color portrait of stuart in uniform. Stuart was a cavalry commander known for his mastery of reconnaissance and. Inside is a depiction of general stuart on the watch face. Cavalry corps, army of northern virginia wikipedia.
During summer 1861, before the army of northern virginia was formed, the confederate cavalry in the eastern theater was limited to regiments or smaller units attached to districts or larger formations. Suite 100 chicago, il 60642 this location is ada compliant. Jeb stuart magruderan american life one mans road to watergate1974atheneum5 12 x 8 12369 pageshardcover book with photossigned by author. Rantings of a civil war historian new jeb stuart book. Haunted tank was created by writer and editor robert kanigher and artist russ heath in g. Lee always seemed to know what the union forces were up to, and where they were, while. Find highquality jeb stuart stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Description jeb stuart military pass james ewell brown jeb stuart autograph military pass signed.
Part three stuart of laurel hill chapter 11 son of southwest virginia. A clipped signature with his then rank col 1st cav. On the morning of october 17, 1859, an aide to secretary of war john b. Beauregard, jeb stuart, james longstreet, joseph e. Stuarts cavalry in the gettysburg campaign first edition. Letter james ewell brown stuart, american civil war confederate general, 18331864, undated possibly written in advance of the battle of brandy station, virginia, june, 1863, addressed to general lomax, alerting of union troop movements near luray and culpepper, virginia, and instructing lomax to position his troops accordingly. Davis seems more focused on narrating the generals life, without analyzing the tactics used during his battles and campaigns. Jeb stuart magruderan american life one mans road to watergate1974atheneum5 12 x 8 12369 pageshardcover bookwith photossigned by author. Other confederate generals are eagerly sought after, such as p. I think his greatest moment came when he rode completely around gen. Under stuart, the confederate cavalry came to own the territory between the two armies, wherever that might be.
Collectible signed jesse stuart books posted by the jesse stuart foundation at dec 03, 2014 the jesse stuart foundation has an extensive collection of jesse stuart books, including first editions and signed and inscribed copies of his rare books that are available for sale in the jesse stuart room. Lees army of northern virginia, writes this military pass for the family of dr. A cancelled jefferson davis 5cent stamp right edge missing, but davis image intact is affixed. All of our reproduction jeb stuart uniforms are copied from his original coats or period photographs of him wearing the coat.
Stuart, who is sent by the spirit of alexander the great to act as a guardian over his two namesakes, lieutenant jeb stuart named jeb stuart smith in the early stories, eventually. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. While there have been many biographies written about the life and career of the famed confederate general james ewell brown jebstuart, this one, written by noted civil war historian burke davis ranks near, if not at the top. Army officer and later a major general and cavalry commander for the confederate. Jeb stuart, byname of james ewell brown stuart, born feb. James ewell brown jeb stuart tin painted toy soldier preorder art quality. General jeb stuart confederate pocket watch by franklin. Lion heart autographs is among the worlds most widelyrecognized and respected dealers of historical autographs and manuscripts in the subject areas of art, history, literature, music, and science. Autograph documents rare books and first editions bauman. Description confederate general jeb stuart autograph. Cavalryman of the lost cause is the first major biography in decades of the famous confederate general j. This grouping consists of two wonderful and personal autograph letters of jeb stuart and a flora stuart letter sending a clipped autograph of her late husband. Flamboyance jeb, his second child, little flora, died in 1863. He was placed in command of the cavalry under general robert e.
This was a man by ellalice tate, the kings daughter by christie dickason, lament for a lost lover by philipp. Lee, then age 46, accepted a position at west point as the schools new superintendent. Jeb stuart, confederate cavalry officer whose reports of enemy troop movements were of particular value to the southern command during the american civil war 186165. James ewell brown jeb stuart february 6, 1833 may 12, 1864 was a united states army officer from virginia who became a confederate states army general during the american civil war. Articles on this site are approved for posting by tom bishop. Csa civil war confederate general james ewell brown jeb stuart autograph 92882.