William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925). Politician; Lawyer. Bryan was the Democratic Presidential candidate three times, in 1896, at the age of 36, 1900, and 1908. He was instrumental in helping Wilson win the Presidency, and served as Secretary of State in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet. Late in life, he testified at the famous Scopes monkey trial in favor of creationism. ALS. 1 page. 8” x 8”. Penned on the verso of a letter that his wife Mary had written earlier in the evening and thus added prior to it being mailed to the recipient. “Am sorry not to have seen you when you were here. Don’t fail to call when you come to the city. We shall soon be in our house 2513 – 13th St. N.W. & shall have a spare room for you. Our love to the Loverings, yours truly W. J. Bryan.” Bryan follows with a postscript “The above is a standing invitation. I concur in Mrs. Bryan’s wish that you may come down at once for consultation about Helen.” Mary B. Bryan ALS. 1 page. New Willard Hotel. April 14th. “Mr. Bryan went to a clinic today where Dr. Friedman operated. He is very interested in him. Wish you could come down. Dr. F. left for Providence tonight – will probably return later. If we do anything for Helen I think we ought to have Freidman give her personal attention. These ( ) are sometimes adulterated after they pass into the hands of other people. He is a very clean, enthusiastic fellow. He left a history of his work in Germany. Can’t you come down & talk this over? Yrs, Mary B. Bryan.” A superb item with an ALS by both the famed attorney and his wife. Unusual.

WILLIAM L. MARCY (1786-1857). Marcy served as New York’s Governor, Senator and Polk’s Secretary of War during the Mexican War. His greatest contribution was a Pierce’s Secretary of State, in which capacity he negotiated 24 treaties. Autograph Letter Signed, “W.L. Macy.” Two pages, 4 ½” x 7”. Washington. August 14, 1855. Accompanied by original envelope Free Franked, “W.L. Marcy.” With red postal and FREE stamps. Accepting the resignation of Calvin Ames, “Messenger of the State Department,” Marcy writes, in part: “I sincerely regret that our official connection which has been so agreeably pleasant to me is so soon to end. I think your determination to go into other employment is wise in regard to your future success in life; but for this consideration I should regret for you to remain in a situation the dictum of which you have fulfilled in a manner so entirely acceptable to me. Your resignation is accepted to take effect after the 3rd instant…” Fine.

WILLIAM NORTH (1755-1836) American soldier in the Continental Army, U.S. Senator from New York, and member of the first Erie Canal Commission. Partially Printed Document Signed, “W. North.” One page. 13 ¼” x 17”. December 1, 1813. The document is an indenture between North and Samuel D. Fuller granting Fuller rights to a parcel of land in the town of Schoharry for a yearly sum of fifteen American dollars. Both North’s and Fuller’s seals are intact. Some edge wear at upper edge. Prior professional repair to split at left edge shows toning along with one other small spot to right of Jay’s signature, Else Very Fine.

WILLIAM SHUBRICK (1790 - 1874). Rear Admiral. Served in the United States Navy from 1806 - 1861. Received a congressional medal for his service on the U. S. S. Constitution. Signature cut from a document. 5” x 2 1/2”. “Wm. Bradford Shubrick, Commandant” Excellent

WILLIAM SOWDEN SIMS (1858-1936) Admiral. Sims was president of the Navel War College assuming command of the American Naval Forces in the European theatre during World War I Lieutenant, DS 1p measures 8” x 10”. Unites States Legation Naval Attaché. April 24, 1897. List of confidential publications from Raymond Rodgers. Excellent.

Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965). British Prime Minister. Signed Photo Postcard. 5 ¼” x 3 ½”. Bold signature “Winston S. Churchill” along the bottom. Pencil notation on verso indicates the photo was taken aboard HMS Benbow at Malta. The photo shows Churchill addressing sailors aboard the ship. Excellent condition.

ROBERT TREAT PAINE (1731-1814) Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph Statement Signed, “Robert Treat Paine,” internally. One page 7 ½” x 12 ½”. Bristol. May 2, 1771.Writ of Sezure, Robt. T. Paine vs. Cory Durkee. Paine writes: “This writs I then delivered to the within named Robert Treat Paine full seizure of the land and buildings herein mentioned and the appurtenances thereof & Left him in the peaceable possession of the same & so I return this execution fully satisfied.” The above referenced writ appears on the recto of this document and details the facts of the writ, in part: T: “George the Third by the Grace of God and Great Britain, France & Ireland King & Defendr of the Faith To the Sheriff of Our County of Bristol his under sheriffs or deputy Know you that Robert Treat Paine of Trenton in the County of Bristol Esq in our inferior court of common pleas Holden at Trenton in and for our County of Bristol on the Second Tuesday of March last by the consideration of the same court … against Covey Durfee of Freetown in the same county Marriner in a plea … whereby he demands against the said Covy Durfee the northerly half part of the tenth great lot in Freetown formerly called a Freemans lot & is bounded as Follows … therefore we command you that without delay you cause the said Robert Treat Paine to have full seizing of the land and buildings thereon standing and the appurtenances thereof and make it to appear to our justices of our inferior court of common pleases next to be hold at Trenton in and for our county of Bristol the Second Tuesday of June next … this twenty seventh day of April in the Eleventh year of our Reign Annoque Domim 1771 Timothy Fales…” Usual folds, some very light edge wear. Overall Very Fine.

Autograph Letter Signed, “Daddy.” Four pages, 8” x 10”. Selgars, Horndean Road, Emsworth, Hants. April 4, 1943. Accompanied by original envelope addressed to “Robin Crosfeld, 330 Washburn St. Lockport NY USA.” With seven postage stamps, three circular postal cancellations and “Opened by examiner 4411” band at left edge. Our author writes about his recent experiences in England in rebus form, which uses pictures and symbols to represent words. A total of twenty color pencil images are used in this letter. A truly exceptional war-date letter. Extremely Fine.

Autograph Document Signed, “Daddy.” Two pages, 8” x 10”. Selgars, Horndean Road, Emsworth. December 4, 1943. Accompanied by original envelope addressed to “Robin Crosfeld, 330 Washburn St. Lockport NY USA.” With two postage stamps, two circular postal cancellations, Airmail stamp and “Opened by examiner 2327” band at left edge. Our author writes about his recent experiences in England in rebus form, which uses pictures and symbols to represent words. A total of fifteen color pencil images are used in this letter. An exceptional war-date letter. Extremely Fine.