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 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.

ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898) Mayor of San Francisco, mining engineer. Sutro formed the Sutro Tunnel Company, which constructed a tunnel to provide ventilation, drainage and an easy means of transporting men and equipment to and from the mines around the Comstock Lode. An avid collector of books, Sutro's massive 200,000 plus volume collection comprises a portion of the San Francisco Public Library. Autograph Letter Signed, ""Adolph Sutro."" One page, 5"" x 8"". No place. November 26, 1878. Sutro writes to his daughter Emma, in part: "" ... please send me by bearer one or two of my photographs ... "" Sutro is rarely encountered in letter form. Fine.

ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). Mayor of San Francisco, Mining engineer. Sutro formed the Sutro Tunnel Company which constructed a tunnel to provide ventilation, drainage and an easy means of transporting men and materials to and from the mines in the region of the Comstock Lode. Two page Autograph Letter Signed to his daughter Emma: “On Russia,” is how he begins, after having just visited there on his way to England: “Sept 20, 78, My Dear Emma, I wrote you a few lines today and forgot to say that I wish to ascertain whether…Mackey is still in Paris. You might call then if you like, without making any special inquiry & ascertain what his movements will be – You may also say that I have arrived in England and will probably be in Paris in a few days…please be careful not to mention that I have said anything to you in regard to this…let me know immediately by letter of telegraph if you deem it important care Lesard brother, London…the truth is I should like to meet his Wish in Europe accidentally if possible…your affect. father, Adolph Sutro.” Across the side he writes: “We are now in sight of Fasteard(?) Lighthouse.” The name he refers to was probably John W. Mackay, who was a Nevada miner turned wealthy capitalist with his fortune being found in the Comstock Lode. An interesting reference by Sutro. 5” x 8” with a small drop stain on the word “Russia.” O/w Fine. Sutro is quite rare in letter form.

ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). Autograph Letter Signed, “Adolph Sutro.” One page, 5” x 7 7/8”. No place. November 28, 1878. Sutro writes: “My dear Emma It will not be convenient for me to go to the Kindergarten[?], but would advise you to go with Mrs. Sutro[?]- if you decide to do so, shall meet you at Hugo’s at 2 oclock. Enclosed a letter from Rosa, Your affectionate father Adolph Sutro I will be at home all morning doing more writing.” Adolph Sutro formed the Sutro Tunnel Company which constructed a tunnel to provide ventilation, drainage and an easy means of transporting men and materials to and from the prosperous mines in the region of the Comstock Lode. Retiring to San Francisco in 1879, Sutro became active in civic and business affairs, and was elected mayor in 1894. Always interested in the history and science of printing, he amassed a collection of over 200,000 volumes on this subject, much of which now forms a part of the San Francisco Public Library.

Adolph Sutro (1830-1898). Mining engineer. Sutro formed the Sutro Tunnel Company which constructed a tunnel to provide ventilation, drainage and an easy means of transporting men and materials to and from the mines in the region of the Comstock Lode. Retiring to San Francisco in 1879, he became active in civic and business affairs, and was elected mayor in 1894. DS, 1 page, Black text on pink paper. Partly printed bank check drawn on Wells Fargo & Co’s Bank and signed by Adolph Sutro. Dated San Francisco, Cal. Jan. 14, 1892 and payable to Anspacher Bros in the amount of $278.83. Pen, stamp and cut cancelled with all paper intact. Very 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.