AUGUST BELMONT JR. (1853-1924) American financier, builder of New York’s Belmont Park and a major breeder and owner of Thoroughbred horses. Typed Letters Signed, “August Belmont & Co,” by Belmont on company letterhead One page, 8 1/2” x 11”. The letter, written to Miss Elinor [sic?]Douglas Wise, reads, in part:

“ … In addition to the $400 credited to you on November 2nd for the months of October and November, our Prior has opened with us a credit in your favor of $200 - per month … To enable you to avail of this credit while abroad, we are writing to-day to Messrs. De Rothschild Freres … requesting them to hold at your disposal the approximate equivalents of the above amounts … We are sending to Messrs. De Rothschild a specimen of you signature, so that you will have no difficulty in identifying yourself when you apply to them for payments … ”

According to our research, the recipient of this letter, ELEANOR DOUGLAS WISE went on to marry the 8th, and final, Duke de Richelieu in 1930. Usual folds. Overall Very Fine

AUGUST BELMONT (1813-1890) Partially printed Bill of Exchange Drawn on August Belmont & Co. Signed "August Belmont & Co," by Belmont. New York. January 31, 1876. This item has been authenticated and encapsulated by PASS-CO.

Application submitted to the Examining Board of Naval Surgeons as Assistant Surgeon. 8 pages. Brooklyn December 28, 1861. Schulze gives answers to 8 questions including “What are the means for suppressing hemorrhages?” and “What are the tests for arsenious acid?” Lengthy responses to all questions

Autograph album page. 4 ½” x 7 ½”. Signed by three Congressman while serving in office; Jacob Miller Campbell (1821 – 1888). U.S. Congressman From Pennsylvania. Brevet Brigadier General during the Civil War. “J.M. Campbell, Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa.” Solomon Bundy (1823 – 1889). U.S. Congressman From New York. “Solomon Bundy, Oxford, Chenango Co., New York” Harry White (1834 – 1920). U.S. Congressman From Indiana. Brevet Brigadier General during the Civil War, was captured and held at Libby Prison in 1863. “Harry White, Indiana, Pa.” A fine association. Excellent condition.

Bert Lytell with sentiment. Gertrude Hoffman with sentiment. Paul Whiteman Signature. Frances Williams autograph with sentiment. John Boles with sentiment. Eugenie Leontovich with sentiment. Bryant Washburn with sentiment. Ted Lewis with sentiment. Ethel Barrymore signed album page with date. Will Fyffe self portrait with inscription and date 1929.

William Williams (1731-1811). Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut; Public official. An ardent patriot, Williams served as a member of the Continental Congress from Connecticut 1776-78 and 1783-84, signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and later assisting in the framing of the Articles of Confederation. He also served as a member of the Connecticut convention which was called to ratify the U.S. Constitution (1788). 7 ¾” x 3 ¼”. ADS dated Lebanon Sept. 17th 1780. Soldier certification stating that “Fidelio Richardson of Lebanon was a Soldier in the Continental Army before the first of Jany Last in the 8th Connecticut Battalion Commanded by Col. Sherman.” Signed W. Williams and Elijah Hyde as Selectmen. On verso Richardson transfers his payment to Josiah Wood on his behalf. “Please to pay & deliver to Mr. Josiah Wood or Bearer the Compensation Money or Securities due to me as a Soldier in the Continental Army….” Witnessed by William Williams as J.P. Accompanied the Pay-Table-Committee Receipt. 7” x 6”. Hartford, September 28th 1780. “Received of Pay-Table-Committee, their Order on the Treasurer, of this State, to secure the Payment of Forty five pounds, Sixteen shillings being the Balance due to Fidelio Richardson….” Signed by Josiah Wood. Two signatures of Williams, one on each side. A choice military related document signed by a Signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Abram Hewitt. S. 6 1/2" x 1 3/4". New York. n.d. A signature of New York City Mayor Abram S. Hewitt on a small slip of paper. It is in very fine condition overall.

AMES, OAKES (1804-1873). Capitalist. Ames' well documented involvement with the Credit Mobilier caused one of the greatest political scandals in the nation's history, reaching as high as the Vice-President of the United States. DS. 1 page. 8” x 3 ¼”. Washington. 1869. Bank check signed by American Financier Oakes Ames. Two tears at center that do not effect the signature. Ames signature is in dark ink and very fine.

JAMES STEWART (1908 - 1997). Actor. DS. 1 page. March 24, 1970. Partly-printed promissory note drawn on the First Security Bank of Utah in which Stewart promises to pay $5,500 three months from date..." Boldly signed in blue ink. Bank stamp cancellation. Two file holes at top. Fine.