ALFRED SMITH. DS. 1pp. 8" x 3". Albany, N.Y. April 28, 1924. An official check signed "Alfred E Smith" as New York Governor. Drawn on the "Commission on State Arsenal in New York City" account, the check paid "A. D. R. Sullivant...Four hundred thirteen and 43/100 Dollars". It is in very fine condition.

Cut Signature. 4” x 1 ¼”. ALLEN TURNER DAVIDSON, (1819- 1905). North Carolina Congressman, Lawyer and Banker.

James Rivington (1724-1802) English-born American journalist and publisher of Rivington’s Gazette, one of the most infamous Loyalist newspapers in the American colonies and a spy for General Washington. Autograph Letter Signed, “James Rivington” with integral address leaf to Jacob Reed, Member of So. Carolina at Congress: One page. New York .November 1, 1784. Rivington writes “Sir This morning received your favor of the 30 Ulto & beg leave to intimate that the Buckles mentioned in your letter shall be forwarded to Trenton by the first proper opportunity. My clerk tells me the price fixed on had you taken them, was five guineas, at which they are now reserved for you. A set of Rollins Roman History 4 Volumes, was last Saturday forwarded to a new established library society at Princeton to which I presume W. James Bond Read will join himself with the other students and of course derive the benefits without the expense of purchasing that voluminous work. I am, sir, Your most obliged and faithfull, humble servant. James Rivington.” The Address leaf is stamped with a free frank; “N. York nov:* 1*FREE.” While James Rivington was generally believed to be the Loyalist printer of the New York Gazette during the British occupation, he actually acted as a spy for General Washington to great effect. During the war, his greatest achievement is the capture of the British Navy’s entire signal book, which was passed on to Admiral De Grasse by American forces. Left margin has a couple of areas of paper loss, with one just slightly affecting one word of text. A few age spots. Fine.

Ray Stannard Baker (1870 – 1946) American Journalist and author; authorized biographer of Woodrow Wilson. ALS, 1 page, 8 ½” x 11”. New York, August 9, 1899 on “The S. S. McClure Co.” Letterhead. Addressed to The Corresponding Editor, The Youth’s Companion, Boston, Mass. Baker sends a manuscript (not present) “The Promotion of Patrolman Wagner”… “It is true not only in incident but in names, dates and localities. It is one of the most notable deeds of heroism over performed in the New York police department. Can you use it? I spoke to Mr. Thomson about some stories of this kind that I was doing, when I was in Boston the other day. Very Sincerely, Ray Stannard Baker.” “Please write Personal on letters directed to me.” Fine.

AMOS KENDALL A journalist, Kendall also served as Jackson and Van Buren’s Postmaster General. ALS signed by Amos Kendall to Lewis Cass. 1 page. Washington, June 23rd, 1859. 8” x 10”. Letter of recommendation for J.C. Lewis and signed by Amos Kendall. Two punch holes at left border. Ideal for framing.

AMASA WALKER (1799-1875) businessman, economist, and U.S. representative. He was the father of Francis Amasa Walker. Walker helped found Oberlin College and lectured there (and at other colleges) on political economy for many years. During the panic of 1857 he had an opportunity to put his monetary theories to the test and his experiment saved many Boston banks. Walker was elected as a Republican to Congress to fill a vacancy in 1862 and 1863. In 1866 he published his widely read work “The Science of Wealth: A Manual of Political Economy.” Throughout his life he devoted himself to temperance, world peace, and abolition. Autograph Letter Signed from North Brookfield, 1845. Addressed to William Hyde regarding a lecture before the Lyceum. Integral address leaf with red postal stamp. On the seal is a tiny 1” x ¾” green printed stamp that reads “do good to them that despitefully use you” Says the Saviour. “Trample them in the dust” cries the Warrior. War is contrary to the Spirit of the Gospel.” Fine.

Peter Hurd (1904 – 1984). American artist, studied with N. C. Wyeth. Signed Photo. 3 5/8” x 4 5/8”. A photo of Hurd and his dog boldly signed “Peter Hurd”. Excellent condition.

William Alexander (Lord Stirling) (1726 – 1783). American brigadier and major general during the revolution. ADS. 1 page. 7 ¼” x 2 ¾” mounted to a larger sheet measuring 10 ½” x 6 5/8”.To Mr. Cartinens, “Six pound of two inch nails or 24 penny. March 5, 1776. Stirling”. Fine.

Henry Ware (1764 – 1845). Preacher and theologian. Influential in the formation of Unitariansim and the American Unitarian Association in the United States. ALS. 1 page. 5” x 8”. May 18, 1836. To Dr. Pierce; “I received yesterday from Mr. Clarke of Sherburn a note, asking me to give the charge at his Ordination, and if it should not be in my power, to request you to perform that service. It was my intention to attend the ordination, being very desirous to visit my brother there. But I was served on Sunday with a very violent cold, which has confined me ever since to the house and mostly to my bed….I can have no hope of being well enough by Thursday to make it prudent for me to attend the Ordination. I am dear sir, with great regard, yours Henry Ware.” Extremely Fine.