Guy Carleton (1724 – 1808). British Governor of Quebec 1768 – 1778, Governor General of British North America 1785 – 1795. DS. 6 3/8” x 8” tipped around the edges to a larger border of 7 3/8” x 8 ¾”. Quebec, July 6, 1769. An order directing “Thomas Peckham, Storekeeper of His Majesty’s Ordnance Stores at Quebec”, to issue “Ordnance Stores in this Garrison to Lieutenant Potts Quarter Master to the Kings Regiment of Foot the particulars undermentioned…” The list includes, “Musquit Flints”, “Musquit Shot”, powder and other essentials. Signed by Carleton while serving as Governor of Quebec. Nice military document from this period signed by this important British figure in Colonial American history. Fine.

THOMAS S. JESUP. (1788-1860). American military officer known as the “Father of the Modern Quartermaster Corps.” 1) Printed Circular Signed, “Th. S. Jesup.” Three pages, 8” x 9 ¾”. “Quarter Master General’s Office Washington City.” January 25, 1848. The circular contains a message from Jesup as well as messages from Comptroller of the Treasury Department and the Attorney General’s Office relating to the illegality of making appropriations from the Quartermaster’s Department for the payment of claim by damages caused by soldiers in the service of the United States during the Mexican-American War. Some discoloration. Split at fold on page three. Else Fine. 2) Manuscript Circular Signed, “Th S. Jesup.” One page, 8” x 9 ¾”. “Q.M. Genl. Office Washington City.” March 19, 1849. This circular details the recent failure of the department’s officers to forward a personnel list and orders that such action be immediately undertaken. Fine condition 3) Printed circular signed, “Th. S. Jesup.” One page, 8” x 9 ¾” “Quarter Master General’s Office Washington City.” March 9,1848. The circular forwards the recent decision by the Adjutant General’s Office that a bounty may be paid for the apprehension of volunteer deserters in the wake of the Mexican-American War. Fine condition. 4) Printed Circular Signed, “Th. S. Jesup.” One page, 7 ¾” x 10”. “Quarter Master General’s Office Washington City.” July 11, 1849. The circular requests a list of all individuals employed by the Quarter Master Corps in compliance with Congress’ resolution to “compile and print, one in every two years, a register of all officers and agents, civil, military, and naval, in the service of the United States.” Some dampstaining, else Very Good. 5) Printed Circular Signed, “Ch. Thomas Maj Q.M.” One page, 7 ¾” x 10”. “Quarter Master General’s Office Washington City.” February 24, 1848. Circular requests that a full and complete report of all public property in possession of recipient be completed as well as a monthly & quarterly report as ordered by Major General Jesup. Fine Condition. 6) Manuscript Circular. One page, 7 ¾” x 10”. “Quarter Master General’s Office Saint Louis Mo.” June 18, 1849. The circular inform the Assistant Quarter Master of the U.S. Army that no more payments will be made until funds are placed in the hands St. Louis’s Quarter Master. Some discoloration, else Fine.

ERSKINE CALDWELL. ADS. 1pp. 6 1/4" x 2 3/4". Augusta, Maine. January 2, 1937. A "First National Granite Bank" check signed by Erskine Caldwell and completely engrossed by him. The check has some even toning and punch cancellations that touch the engrossment but not the signature; the overall condition is fine.

George Ticknor (1791 – 1871). American Scholar of Spanish literature. ALS. 2 pages, both sides of a single sheet. 5” x 8”. Brookline, Mass., Thursday July 22, 1869. To George W. Wright, Pine Hill, Duxbury, Mass; “I am very grateful for the kind note of the 20th inst. which I received from you last evening inviting me to be present when the French cable shall reach our shores and to welcome the gentlemen, who have charge of laying it. I wish I could accept your invitation; - so gracefully and cordially given. But I cannot. I am too old. Indeed for some years, I have been obliged to decline being present on such occasions, the last having been only the last week, a very tempting one from the venerable and admirable Mr. Peabody. Be assured that I sympathize with all the great occasions, but with none, more than with one like that to which you invite me, and which tends directly to unite us in peace & friendship with the great nations of Europe...” Signed at the conclusion by Ticknor. Excellent condition.

1781, Connecticut. 6 1/2” x 3” Pay note for Thirty pounds Lawful Silver Money payable “two years from the date hereof, with Interest at the Rate of six per cent, per annum, in like money … ” Signed by John Lawrence as treasurer. A scare note. Punch and pen cancelled. Else Fine.

Frederick Townsend (1825–1897) was a Union officer in the American Civil War. He founded and was Colonel of the 3rd New York Regiment, and later served with the US Army's 18th Infantry, where he was brevetted a brigadier general. Townsend served three terms as Adjutant General of the State of New York, from 1857–1861, and again in 1880. DS. 1 page. 7 ½” x 3 ¾”. Albany, July 4, 1859. Engraved state seal of the New York in upper left corner. “We the undersigned pursuant to Chapter 176 of the Laws of 1859, passed April 8, 1859 do hereby certify that we have audited the revised claim of Benjamin Barrass, N.Y. and that there is due to him the sum of our one hundred & five dollars with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from Aug. 1, 1858 for contingent expenses adjudged to him by us in pursuance of the provisions of said act. Signed by Townsend as Adjutant General of New York. The act referred in the document referred to is detailed in the New York statutes: “ The various acts amendatory of the same authorized and required the commissary-general and adjutant-general of the State to audit and settle the amount properly chargeable to the State of New York for the services and contingent expenditures of the volunteers and militia of said State called out for its defense during the late war (the term “late war” means the second war between the United States and England, known as the War of 1812).” Fine.

STEPHEN VAN RENSSELAER (1765-1839) Lieutenant Governor of New York, American soldier and heir to one of the greatest estates in the New York area at the time. Copy of An Oration, Upon the Death of General Washington Signed on cover, “S. Rensselaer.” Twenty four pages, 5” x 7 1/2”. By Gouverneur Morris. Printed by John Furman, opposite City Hall, New-York. 1800. Slight toning. “Drew Theological Seminary Library” stamp on back of cover page with “Duplicate Discard” pencil notation. A choice Van Rensselaer item. Strong bound. Overall Extremely Fine.

STEPHEN MIX MITCHELL (1743-1835) Jurist and statesman. Partially Printed Document Signed on Verso, “Recd payment of Treasurer Kingsbury, Stephen M. Mitchell.” One page, 8” x 5 1/4”. State of Connecticut Comptroller’s-Office. September 8, 1809. The Partially Printed Pay Order pays Mitchell “ … One hundred dollars out of the taxes appropriated for the payment of the Civil List … ” Mitchell represented Connecticut in the Continental Congress and in the U.S. Senate. In addition, he served as Chief Justice of Connecticut’s Supreme Court. Extremely Fine.

Theodore Frelinghuysen (1787 – 1862). American politician, U.S. Senator, candidate on the Whig ticket for Vice President under Henry Clay in the presidential election of 1844. DS. New York, April 12, 1851. 1 page. 9 ½” x 12 ½”. An American Bible Society contribution certificate in which Mrs. Celinda Henry or Burlington, Vermont has contributed 50 dollars. Lovely large vignette of an angel in the clouds overlooking earth. Signed as president of the society. Great for display. Excellent.