1793, Connecticut. Commissioner's Office certificate of transfer of old notes "being in part of a Balance due on Taxes amounting to Sixty pounds ..Lawful Money, for which Sum the Commissioners appointed by the General Assembly in May 1792, are accountable agreeable to the Directions contained in an Act entitled an Act for enlarging the Powers and increasing the Funds of Yale-College." The amounts of the various notes issued by previous treasurers are listed. Excellent

Zeppo Marx. Herbert Manfred "Zeppo" Marx (1901 – 1979) was an American film star, theatrical agent and businessman. He was the youngest of the five Marx Brothers. He appeared in the first five Marx Brothers films, but then left the act to start his second career as a theatrical agent. DS. 1pp. 8 1/2" x3 1/2". Los Angeles. 3/5/74. A "Desert Sun" check signed by Zeppo Marx in dark blue ink. The comedian paid "Desert Sun....$7.50". The check is lightly punch cancelled. It is in fine condition overall.

[CIVIL WAR SURGEON LETTER] WILLIAM HARRISON GITHENS (1827-1904) Surgeon in the Union army during the American Civil War. At the outset of the war, Githens enlisted as an Orderly Sergeant in the 16th Illinois Infantry. During this enlistment, he was stationed in Missouri, Tennessee and Pennsylvania and saw very little action. Following his re-enlistment in 1863, Githens was promoted to Assistant Surgeon and served with the 78th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. As a member of the 14th Army Corp . during this second enlistment, he was very active, serving as an assistant surgeon in the Tullahoma operation, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas’ Campaign. Following the war, Githens returned home to Hamilton, Illinois, where he owned a number of pharmacies. ALS. Two pages, 7 3/4” x 9 3/4”. Post Hospital. Nashville, Tennessee. January 13,1 865. William Githens writes to his wife, in part: “ … I can’t learn anything yet from the detachments - where they are or whether I can get to them - I think I will however, very soon as Genl Steedman has got back to Chattanooga and the Detachments will probably be sent to their respective commands at Savannah … Since Alfred Gordon was transferred to the Veteran Reserves I got no news of any kind … I hope you are all well. I suppose Willie walks every where by this time - I wish I was there to see… ” Usual Folds. Edge splits to folds. Pin holes at intersection of folds. Overall Fine.

[CIVIL WAR SURGEON LETTER] WILLIAM HARRISON GITHENS (1827-1904) Surgeon in the Union army during the American Civil War. At the outset of the war, Githens enlisted as an Orderly Sergeant in the 16th Illinois Infantry. During this enlistment, he was stationed in Missouri, Tennessee and Pennsylvania and saw very little action. Following his re-enlistment in 1863, Githens was promoted to Assistant Surgeon and served with the 78th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. As a member of the 14th Army Corp . during this second enlistment, he was very active, serving as an assistant surgeon in the Tullahoma operation, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas’ Campaign. Following the war, Githens returned home to Hamilton, Illinois, where he owned a number of pharmacies. ALS Four pages, 5” x 8”. Officer’s Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Tuesday February 28, 1865. Williams Githens writes to his wife, in part: “ … You seem to be getting along pretty well thought I am afraid Willis is having rather a hard time of it I think you show very good judgment in treating him - I wish you would read more and make yourself familiar with medicines it may some day be very valuable to you … I was quite surprised to learn of so many going to the Army. … I am gaining in health very fast and am making preparations to start to New York in the morning …” Usual folds. Some very light soiling. Overall Fine.

[CIVIL WAR SURGEON LETTER] WILLIAM HARRISON GITHENS (1827-1904) Surgeon in the Union army during the American Civil War. At the outset of the war, Githens enlisted as an Orderly Sergeant in the 16th Illinois Infantry. During this enlistment, he was stationed in Missouri, Tennessee and Pennsylvania and saw very little action. Following his re-enlistment in 1863, Githens was promoted to Assistant Surgeon and served with the 78th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. As a member of the 14th Army Corp . during this second enlistment, he was very active, serving as an assistant surgeon in the Tullahoma operation, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas’ Campaign. Following the war, Githens returned home to Hamilton, Illinois, where he owned a number of pharmacies. ALS. Four pages, 5” x 8”. Head Quarters 14th A.C. Sherman’s Army Blair’s Landing S.C. Sunday March 19, 1865. William Githens writes to his wife, in part: “ … I am getting quite stout again for which I am very thankful - for this would be a rather unpleasant place to be sick in - the days are getting hot enough and we are annoyed very much with little gnats that bite as keen as mosquitoes … I have a nice tent and a pretty good bed - made of forks and poles covered with Spanish Moss and blankets … we are anxiously looking for orders to join our commands for nothing can be done till we do - not even to get pay resign get leave of absence or anything … The boat has just come in and I’ll go down and see what the news is - I am looking for brother Joe on it - he has been at Savannah on duty and was to have been here yesterday but did not come I will have a god place for him and but little to do …”

[CIVIL WAR SURGEON LETTER] WILLIAM HARRISON GITHENS (1827-1904) Surgeon in the Union army during the American Civil War. At the outset of the war, Githens enlisted as an Orderly Sergeant in the 16th Illinois Infantry. During this enlistment, he was stationed in Missouri, Tennessee and Pennsylvania and saw very little action. Following his re-enlistment in 1863, Githens was promoted to Assistant Surgeon and served with the 78th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. As a member of the 14th Army Corp . during this second enlistment, he was very active, serving as an assistant surgeon in the Tullahoma operation, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas’ Campaign. Following the war, Githens returned home to Hamilton, Illinois, where he owned a number of pharmacies. ALS. Four pages, 5” x 8”. Field Hospital Reverve Corps. Near Chattanooga Tenn. November 5, 1863.William Githens writes to his wife, in part: “ … We expected to be quite busy today having received orders last night to have our wounded ready to move early this morning - So we made a list of all who were able to travel and get them ready but it commenced raining - and no ambulance came … they were to be sent a few miles down the river and then by boat to Bridgeport -Boats cannot get quite to Chattanooga for the Rebels who are still on Look Out Mountain- We have orders also to move the entire field hospital nearer the River in order to be convenient to supplies and boats it will be quite a task to move the poor fellows who can not be moved in bed without screaming with pain - I can’t see how we will do it without causing a great deal of suffering - we think the order a very foolish one… I don’t know where the new Hospital will be but I think about two miles from here those men who are left will all have to be carried on litters and with a great deal of care … there seems to be no prospect of more fighting for the time although there is cannonading every day - I don’t know what the Rebs keep up their firing for - they don’t hurt or scare anybody … there is some talk of sending a Medical Officer to the North in charge of wounded paroled prisoners - I hope I will be the lucky one for that … ” Usual folds. Overall Fine.

James Russell Lowell (1819 – 1891). American poet, editor and diplomat. One of the “Fireside Poets”. ALS. 1 page. 4 3/8” x 7”. Elmwood, Sept. 28, 1871. “The taxes on the land you bought of me amount to $643.50 (- 4 per cent if paid before 10th Octr.) = 617.76. The bills have been sent to me & if you will be kind enough to send me your cheque for the amount I will pay them.” “The Thompson land is taxed at $35,000 & the next lot (of which you bought one fourth) at $25,000. The rate is $15.60. “If you prefer it I will have a separate bill sent to you. Very truly years, J. R. Lowell” Folds. Excellent.

PETER COOPER (1791-1883). Manufacturer; Inventor; Philanthropist. ALS. 1 page. 8” x 10”. New York, Feb. 21, 1876. To “Naham Capen, Esq….I write to say that I did not receive your letter as I was in Washington when it arrived and it was not brough to my notice until some days after my return. I send you by mail a number of my last efforts to save our country from the ruin that threatens it. Hoping they will meet your approbation, I remain, Yours with Great Respect, Peter Cooper”. The severe depression of the 1870’s was of great concern to Cooper who laid out a platform of financial and social reforms to restore the declining economic conditions of the nation. Just three months after this letter was written, he would be nominated as the Greenback Party candidate for President, garnering only 1% of the vote. A fine letter written as Cooper was promoting his reform ideas. Folds. Excellent.

Wendell Phillips (1811 – 1884). Abolitionist, Indian advocate, orator and lawyer. AQS. 1 page. 3 3/4” X 3”. A Fine quote; “Peace if possible, Justice at any rate, Wendell Phillips, 1875” Mounted to heavy card stock. Very Fine.