GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States; Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army; President of the Constitutional Convention and signer of the U.S. Constitution. 6 ¼” x 3”. Address panel entirely in Washington’s hand. “To the Hon. Abr. Yates Esqr. Presid’t of the Congress of the State of New York.” Mounted to a slightly larger paper.

Lutz Wahl (1869 – 1928). Adjutant General of the U.S. Army. ALS. 1 page. 7 ¼” x 10 ½”. On imprinted letterhead of The Adjutant Generals’s Office. “My dear Hamilton; Let me congratulate you upon your deserved promotion. With kindest regards, I am, Very sincerely, Wahl” Some light ghosting at lower right quarter. Light mounting traces on verso. Fine.

SILAS WRIGHT TERRY. ADS. 1pp. 7 3/4" x 3". Jacksonville, Ill. January 20, 1864. A Civil War dated check signed "Jabob Staun / by Silas Terry". The partly printed "M. P. Ayers & Co., Bankers" check is completed in Terry's hand, and paid "J Neely $50.50". The check has the usual cancellation holes, one of which runs through he engrossment. There is a two cent Andrew Jackson revenue stamp upside down at the top left, but it is in fine condition.

Letter Signed by Rear Admiral JAMES SLOCUM on U.S.S. Wabash 1st Rate, Fla Ship, European Station letterhead. One page, 7 7/8” x 10.” Cardiz, Spain. October 28, 1872. The letter reads, in part: “… Raymond P. Rodgers, attached to the “Plymouth” was promoted to a Lieutenant in the Navy ... and will be subject to the conditions contained in my letter of the 14th inst. ...” Mounting traces on verso. Some slight discoloration in blank right margin. Overall Fine.

ADOLPH HITLER (1889-1945) Leader of Nazi Germany. Typed Document Signed, “Hitler.” 40 pages. Fuhrer headquarters. March 31, 1943. An extraordinary 40 page document Signed by Adolf Hitler and Rudolf Schmundt Authorizing Ranks And Placements Of Hundreds of Military Personnel. The exceptionally lengthy document details promotions and transfers for many German soldiers Countersigned “R. Schumdt” by RUDOLF SCHMUNDT (1896-1944) German officer who served as General of the Infantry and as Chief of the Personnel Department of the German Army during World War II. Schmundt was severely injured during the failed July 20 plot by some leading Nazis to kill Adolph Hitler. Schmundt would die of his injuries soon after. A nice association of Hitler and a leading German officer who would die from injuries sustained by an internal attempt to assistant the Fuhrer. Very Fine. In excellent condition.

Adolph Lewisohn (1849 – 1938). Investment banker, mining magnate and philanthropist. Lewisohn donated the money for the longstanding Lewisohn Stadium in New York. DS. 1 page. Aug. 20, 1906. Signature on a stock receipt for shares in the Sierra Madre Development Company. Excellent.

ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898) Mayor of San Francisco and the namesake of various San Francisco landmarks. Autograph Letter Signed, " Adolph Sutro." Four pages, 5" x 8". San Francisco. March 5, 1878. Sutro writes to his wife, Leah, in part: " … I was glad to know that your knee has not troubled you so much - I think I would get the bandage made anyawy, for I believe when you get up you will be troubled again, with your knee. So if you think ti had better be made telegraph upon receipt of this the measurements precisely ... the length he gave me 8 1/2 inches, the instrument maker says is ivory ...IN telegraphing you need simply say length ... The instrument has to be long, so as to allow plaster and bandages to be applied to above and below the knee .... I hope Emma attends on you ... at least a good part of the time ..." Extremely Fine.

ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK (1816-1882) Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate, Speaker of the House for Massachusetts and Governor of that state. Photograph of Bullock signed on verso “A.H. Bullock Speaker 1862” 2 3/4” x 4 1/4”.  No place. 1862. Backstamp reads, “Photographed by Claflin 188 Main St., Worcester.” Fine.

ALFRED H. COLQUITT (1824-1894) U.S. Senator, Governor of Georgia. During the civil war, he served in the Confederate army, reaching the rank of major general. 3 1/2” x 2 1/4” card Signed, “Alfred H. Colquitt Georgia” No date. Very Fine.