(Abolitionism) DS. 1pp 8” x 3”. July 12, 1844. Boston A p[partly printed receipt for “The Emancipator and Free American”, it confirms that someone paid for twenty-one copies of the magazine. It is in fine condition.

Autograph Letter Signed Philadelphia, May 31, 1833. 1 page, 13” x 8”. Postal cover on verso. The letter reads: “Dear Sir, I send you the Release of Dower - will you and your wife please sign it opposite the seals, where I have marked your names in pencil...acknowledge it before the mayor of Trenton, who will put in his signature and city seal...” Dower rights came from the English common law system and were followed in the American colonies, continuing in most states well into the 19th century. The dower right of any validly married woman was established as soon as her husband became possessed of an estate in real property that could be inherited by his children. Some occasional staining; Very Good.

“Camp Meigs-Readville Oct. 31, 1862- Charge and Specification against Private John G. Beecher of Co. E. 45th Reg. mass – Charge, overstaying his furlough…” 1862, Camp Meigs, Readville Oct. 31st. Civil War letter. 2pp 7 ¾” x 9 ¾” “said John Beecher received a Furlough Oct. 25th which expired Oct 28th at 7 o’clock p.m. About six o’clock that evening his son applied for an extension of his father’s furlough, which was refused, and was told to tell his father to return to Camp by the first train from Boston, the next morning. He failed to and Thursday a.m. Oct. 30th I left for the city in search of him. I first visited his house in Chelsea, found his wife who reported that he left home on the afternoon of the previous day for Camp. Knowing from this he must be in Boston I returned and go an officer who soon found and arrested him, he was brought to Camp Friday morning by an officer from the city and delivered to me by a corporal of the Provost Guard…” “The undersigned having examined the case of private Beecher finds him guilty by his own confession of the whole charge… I sentence him to 3 days in the guard house on bread & water.” An interesting look at the personal hardships placed on families during the war. The sentence of Beecher is approved and signed “R. A. Peirce, Brig. Gen’l” though we find no listing of Peirce as a general

Boies Penrose (1860 - 1921) American lawyer and Republican politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. TLS. 1 page. 8 1/2” x 11”. Nov. 27, 1914. On Penrose’s personal letterhead. Addressed to Samuel Dickson, Esq., Philadelphia, Penna. “Dear Mr. Dickson: I have yours of the 25th instant. I entirely agree with your criticisms on the Wilson administration in connection with Mexico. I am very familiar with this situation. I have given a good deal of attention to it and am in receipt of a large correspondence direct from Mexico regarding matters there. I have postponed opening the subject in a public way until a favorable opportunity should occur and, of course, during the last few months I have been too much occupied with my own campaign to take the subject up. I intend, however, to resume consideration of the matter at an early date and will file your communication and bear your views in mind. Hoping to see you soon, I am Yours truly, Boies Penrose”. During the Wilson Administration, the United States occupation of Veracruz, which began with the Battle of Veracruz, lasted for six months in response to the Tampico Affair of April 9, 1914. The incident came in the midst of poor diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States, related to the ongoing Mexican Revolution. Very Fine.

CALEB SMITH. ANS. 1pp. 8" x 12 1/4". Indiana. 19th March 1833. An autograph note signed by Caleb Smith at the conclusion of a lengthy autograph legal document signed. Smith penned: "Personally came into open Court Caleb B. Smith who being duly sworn on his oath saith that the matter & things in the above bill of complaint contains so far as Robert Russell and William Clary and Abner S Bond are severally concerned...Caleb B Smith". The note is darkly penned and in fine condition. The overall piece has some light toning that affects nothing.

CAROLINE and WILLIAM ASTOR. ADS. 1pp. 8" x 2 3/4". New York. March 14 1871. A check signed "Caroline W. Astor" and completely engrossed by her. The "Chemical Bank" check paid "Mr. Wm. Astor One hundred & sixty four Dollars and one cent". It is endorsed on the verso "Wm Astor". There is a cut cancellation that does not affect either signature and a thin ink line through Caroline's signature, but her autograph is still fully readable.

WALTER P. CHRYSLER. ADS. 1pp. 6 3/4" x 2 3/4". New York. Feb 9, 1931. A "Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company" check signed "Walter P Chrysler Jr.". He paid "The Chieftain Cafe $2.-". The check has the usual punch cancellations that barely affect the engrossment but not the signature. It is in very fine condition with a dark signature.

(CIVIL WAR POEM). Autograph Manuscript. 3pp. 5" x 8". n.p. n.d. A lengthy autograph manuscript poem entitled "The Old Union Wagon" written during the Civil War.

The unidentified writer started with ink, but then switched to pencil in composing his work:

"In Uncle Sams dominions in 1861
The fight between Secession to the Union was begun
The South declared they'd have the 'Rights' that Uncle Sam denied
Or in Secession's wagon they'd all take a ride Chorus Hurrah for the wagon
The old Union wagon
We'll stick to our wagon & all take a ride
The makers of our Wagon were men of solid wit
They made it out of Charter Oak that wouldn't rot or split
Its wheels were of material the strongest & the best
And two were named the North & South and two the East & West
Our Wagon bed is strong enough for any revolution
In fact tis the hull of the old 'Constitution'
Her coupling strong her...long and any where you get her
No tyrants from can break her down no traitor can upset her
Now the old Union Wagon the nations all admired
Her wheels had run for four score years and never once been tired
Her passengers were happy as long her way she whirled
And the Old Union Wagon was the glory of the world
But when Old Abe took command the South wheel got displeased
Because the public fat was gone that kept her greased
And when he gathered up the reins & started on his route
She plunged into Secession & knocked some fellers out
Now while in the Secession's mire the wheel was stuck very tightly
Some lousy passengers got in & cursed the driver slightly
But Abram couldn't see it so he didn't heed the Clatter
There's too much black mud on the wheel that's what's the matter
So Abram gave them notice that in eighteen sixty three
Unless the Rebels dried it up he'd set their niggers free
And then the man that led the war to fight against our nation
Would drop his gun & home he'd run to fight against starvation
When Abram said free the slaves that furnished their supplies
It opened Northern traitors months & Southern traitors eyes
The slaves said they will run away if you this ruely freed them
But Abram guessed perhaps they best go home and oversee them
A sound our Union Wagon with shoulders to the wheel
A million soldiers...with hearts as true as steel
And of all generals high or low that helped them save the nation
There's none that strike a harder blow than General Emancipation.".

The piece has a few faults but is in generally Fine condition.

CYRUS FIELD. ADS. 1pp. 7" x 2 3/4". New York. 29 May 1878. A "National City Bank" check signed "Cyrus W. Field" and completely engrossed by him. He paid "J. H. Clinch Forty One 42/1-Dollars". One stamp and punch cancellation that touch the engrossment but not the signature in any way. It is in very fine condition.

Lot of 4 items reading the important fortress in NH Fort Constitution,  -Autograph Letter Signed. Fort Constitution, July 24, 1807. 1 pp. 7¾” x 9 ¾”.  In part, with all spelling errors: “ …You are hereby ordered to proceed towards Piscataqua Bridge in pursuit of Matthew Lous and Joseph Dean both Deserters from the Garrison and use every exertion in your power to overtake …the same. Dean wore a Dark Blue Coatee, Buff vest, vest, white trousers, and an old Round Hat Sous a Light Blue nankeen Coatee White trousers or overalls, Round Hatt with large Brim downward –  20 Dollars for cash and all expenses paid is offered and on delivery at this or any other military post in the United States. I hold myself Bound to pay the same…” continues on back and is signed by Edward Siso. -Autograph Note Signed from Captain Walback stating that a private in his company, a captain John Kennison had taken part in the capture of the deserters and should take part in the reward. Signed by the Captain. No date, No place. Addressed to George Frost.- Autograph Letter Signed. Fort Constitution, July 27, 1807. 1 pp. 8” x 9 with integral address leaf addressed to George Frost, Durham stating Captain Walback had paid George Hull for the capture and reward of the Deserters “when they were safely delivered to that post…” -Manuscript Document, March 1810, 1 page. 4to, being an agreement from Captain Walback, Assistant Military agent at Post Constitution promising to pay George Fifest (?)of Durham “for supplying the United States Troops in Garrison at said Post with Cords of Wood…White Black Oak, Maple Wood….delivered before Nov. next at high Water Mark…”  All mostly Fine.

Fragment of a Document measuring 6 ½” x 3 ½”, mounted to a larger sheet measuring 9” x 5 ¼” overall. Among other signatures are affixed those of John Hathorn, Jesse Woodhull and Henry Wisner. All signatures have a wax seal at their conclusion. John Hathorn (1749 – 1825). American politician, congressman, militia officer during the American Revolution. Hathorn served on the committee which determined the location for the Great Chain across the Hudson River which blocked the British advance. Jesse Woodull (1735 – 1795) Delegate of the New York Provincial Congress, Member of the Constitutional Convention in 1788, brother of General Nathaniel Woodhull. Henry Wisner ( ca. 1720 – 1790). Delegate of the New York Provincial Congress, Member of the Constitutional Convention in 1788, Constructed powder mills to supply Washington’s army with gunpowder, financed cannon and defensive works on the Hudson river to prevent British navigation and inland operations. W. W. Thompson served as Sheriff of Orange County from 1781 – 1785. An interesting association of these prominent early New York leaders. Very Fine.

THOMAS GIBBONS (1757 - 1826). Gibbons was a lawyer, politician, and steamboat operator. He is best remembered as the plaintiff in the famous Giggons Vs Ogden anti-trust suit whereby Chief Justice John Marshall handed down one of his most famous decisions nulling many monopolies. DS 1 pp 7"x 3 1/4". New York 7th Sept. 1803. A partly printed “Manhattan Company” check signed “Th Gibbons”. He paid “Phoebe Baldwin” $396.87. 1/2. There is a small woodcut vignette of a male figure seated on the ground. Bank cut cancellations, some paper loss but neither affecting signature. Gibbons is a highly important figure in American business history and a rare autograph

CIVIL WAR. MD. 2pp. 4" x 7 1/2". n.p. n.d. A manuscript poem entitled "Our Union" supporting the Union cause: "Dissolve this mighty Union / Go stop you rolling sun / Blot out the planets from this sphere / Which now in oder run / Go stop the raging billows / Go calm the raging sea / And then this mighty Union / May be dissolved by thee / Dissolve this happy Union / Command our Good to sleep / And cause the sons of Freedom / In bitterness to weep / But hark they say with one accord / This blessed land shall shine / The Freedom of this Country / Be preserved by power divine / Dissolve this matchless Union / Oh what a wicked thought / The blast this mighty structure / That was so dearly bought / Dissolve the starry Union / Go hide your shameful heads / Behold the mighty hand of God / Her spangled Banner spreads / Dissolve this wide spread Union / Her mountains on your frown / Volcanoes in their fiery mist / In floods to sweep your down / But hark from every State the sound / Of union still is heard / Her countless sons assemble round / Their banners at a word". The poem is in very fine condition with white paper and dark ink. Though the writer is unknown, the spirit is apparent and moving.

AUGUST BELMONT (1813-1890) Financier; Diplomat. At the age of fourteen, Belmont began working at the office of the Rothschilds in Frankfurt, Germany. His skill for finance won him numerous promotions within the company until in 1837, during the financial panic, he formed his own company in New York with his only tangible asset being that of his agency in the U.S. for the Rothschilds. Within a few years, Belmont was one of the leading bankers in the nation.Partially PRitned “Bank of the Metropolis” Check Signed on verso, “August Belmont.” Check is also signed as maker by DANIEL SICKLES (1819-1914) American soldier and diplomat. 8” x 2 3/4”. New York. January 28, 1884. Orange revevenu underprint. “Certified Stamp of the Metropolis” stamp at left edge. Punch and pen cancelled. Very Fine. This item has been encapsulated by PASS-CO and is accompanied by a Certified Silver PASS. Fine.

[Civil War – Black Soldiers]. Camp 1st U. S. Colored Troops In the Field Va Nov. 12th/64 I certify on honor, that on the 27th day of October 1864 at and in the vicinity of White Oaks before Richmond Va, the articles enumerated below were lost, under the following circumstances. The Regt. to which my company belongs after a severe march from 5 a.m. to a short time before sundown being almost constantly on foot took up a position on the extreme right of the 18th Army Corps in their recent movement on the left of the enemy’s line before Richmond Va. After running considerable distance the Regt. deployed in thick under brush and moved at the same gait for considerable distance by the flank to our right, the men being by this time nearly exhausted, into an open field. About half a mile to our left was the Rebel line of works, which opened immediately with a battery upon us. We then fronted to the left and charged the works, which were carried, with two pieces of Artillery. We were however ordered to retire, as the rebels were massing upon our flank and we had no supports; In the charge many of the men were compelled to throw away their extra trappings to keep up, while others lost theirs by the breakage of the fastenings. In the charge Two men were killed and ten wounded belonging to my company. Our dead and severely wounded were left on the field, those that were helped off, lost their (??) as they had to be helped along for considerable distance before army ambulances could be found. The following is a list of the articles so lost. (17) Seventeen Haversocks (13) Thirteen Canteens (2) Two Shelter Tents (2) Two Pairs Great Coat Straps Nathan L. Bishop The regiment was organized in the District of Columbia in May and June of 1863. The incident detailed within this letter took place during the Battle of Fair Oaks. While a retained copy, the letter is signed at the conclusion by four Black soldiers, 1st Lieut. Nathan L. Bishop, and three sergeants, Henry Green, Robert Bouldin and John Ross An exceptional letter detailing colored troops at the during the Battle of Fair Oaks and signed by four Black soldiers.

William Dudley (1686 – 1743) a man of brilliant talents, which he exercised both in civil and military life. At the age of twenty he was sent on a most important and delicate mission to Canada, to negotiate an exchange of prisoners. Son of Joseph Dudley Colonial Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1702 to 1715. Samuel Gerrish. Publisher, bookseller. A strong advocate of the Regular Singing Movement in Boston during the 1720’s. John Weld. Member of the prominent Weld family of Massachusetts. “Whereas my honoured Granfather Joseph Weld of Roxbury has recorded to him in the records of Roxbury, two hundred & seventy eight acres in the four thousand granted to Roxbury by reason of Dedham, ( ) them as may be seen by the records of the town and general court and John Weld being the only surviving grandchild of the said Joseph have & Do by these presents convey and make over to my cosin Joseph Weld of Roxbury all my right, title or interest in the said two hundred & seventy eight acres or what may be granted to me on the petition now to be preferred to the honorable court to have & to hold the same to the said Joseph Weld his heirs & assigns forever. As witness my hand & seal this 24th Novr. 1736…Signed by John Weld at the conclusion and witnessed at left by Sarah Weld. William Dudley has signed below indicating that John Weld appeared “and acknowledged this instrument as his voluntary act & deed” John Weld signs again on the following page “It is agreed by & between the parties within …John and Joseph Weld that in case of any heirs of the first named Joseph except the within grantor shall recover any right or part in the within granted…the said John or his heirs will repay to Joseph, his heirs or assigns the one half of the consideration money…John Weld. Below, Prominent Bostonian Samuel Gerrish signs recording the transaction. A superb association of prominent Massachusetts individuals signing a single land memorandum document.

William Green (1873 - 1952) Second long-term president of the American Federation of Labor, serving from 1924 until his death in 1942.TLS. 1 page. 8 1/2” x 11”. On imprinted American Federation of Labor Letterhead. Washington, D.C. December 12, 1945. Addressed to Mr. Harold Sherwin of Rosalia, Washington. “Dear Mr. Sherwin: I acknowledge receipt of the letter dated November 30th signed by you and other members of the Adult Bible Class of the Rosalia Methodist Church. I cannot believe that you mean to convey the idea that wage proposals submitted by different groups of labor are unreasonable and unjustifiable. In this letter, however, you and your associates do not draw the line between reasonable and unreasonable proposals. Very truly yours, Wm. Green President American Federation of Labor.” A choice example for display.

JAMES G. FAIR (1831-1894) An Irish immigrant made a fortune in silver mining. Became an overnight millionaire part owner of the Comstock Lode, a US Senator and a colorful real estate and railroad speculator. Signed. 1pp. n.p. n.d. A signature "James G. Fair Nevada" on an album page while Senator. It has dark ink and is in very fine condition.

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR.. ALS. 2pp. 4 1/2" x 7". 4 West Fifty-Fourth Street. Thursday. An autograph letter signed "John D. Rockefeller Jr" addressed to "Miss Ferris": "I can't tell you how...I am with this wretched weather. Upon one drive with you at least, I had been counting and had hoped it might be two. Instead we cannot drive at all. Really I am very much disappointed. Do you suppose you will try me once more and be good enough to let me know when next you come to town? Please do. I must apologize for not sending you word until so late yesterday noon; I tried earlier but failed; and hope very much that you were not inconvenienced in getting to the theater. May I send you these flowers as an evidence of my very sincere disappointment about the drive." The letter is in very fine condition.

John Wanamaker. ANS. 1pp. 8" x 13". Philadelphia. Nov 13, 1899. An autograph note signed by famed merchant John Wanamaker that states: "To The Real Estate Trust Co of Philadelphia Please deliver above Bonds to Mr. Williams & take his receipt for the same & Oblige Jno Wanamaker". There is a typed statement above: "RECEIVED of John Wanamaker Twenty five thousand dollars in Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Trust fives, to be held in trust by this Company as collateral for payment of rewards for detection of offences under his proposition made public this date. Said Bonds to be returned on surrender of this receipt one year from date." The document is in very fine condition overall.

Reverdy Johnson (1796 – 1876). Maryland statesman and jurist. Whig Senator from 1849 – 1850, Attorney General of the United States under Zachary Taylor. He served in the U.S. Senate again from 1863 – 1868. Defended Mary Surrat for aiding the Lincoln assassination conspirators. ALS. 4 pages. 5” x 8”. Balt. 25, Nov. 56. To Thomas B. Stevenson, Esq. “Mr. Anderson has enclosed me your letter to myself of the 13th inst. & it is but this moment rec’d. on my return from the North, where I have been for some days. Mr. Clay’s letter to you, with the note to it published by Colton. I was first informed of it by Mr. Anderson but for ( ) I saw it, I should have been wholly unable to conjecture what it was I ( ) that could possibly cause Mr. C. to … And even as it is, I can not reconcile his ( ) conduct towards me while we to the last …& apparently friends. With his being seriously …that I acted as you, … To Mr. A for a copy of your last letter to him upon the subject. I trust you will hereafter ..so even if you do not … is to be satisfied that no man …wo cant have entertained toward Mr. C. such a …as the note upon to …to me. Circumstances it is proper that I should use it to many cirmcumstances over me… publishing the case … Mr. A. you & myself have had. I will of course send you a copy Y hope you will see nothing in it to which you can object. With much respect, your obdt. Servt. Reverdy Johnson” Interesting content revealing an apparent rift between Johnson and Clay. Couple of fold splits repaired with archival tape. Fine.

GEORGE FREDERICK PEARSON, naval officer, born in New Hampshire, 6 February, 1796; died in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 30 June, 1867. He was appointed midshipman, 11 March, 1815, and cruised in the frigates "United States" and "Independence" in the Mediterranean in 1816-'20, and in the West Indies in 1822-'3. He was commissioned lieutenant, 13 , January, 1825, commanded the schooner "Shark" at Norfolk in 1839, and served at the Portsmouth navy-yard in 1839-'41. He was promoted to commander on 8 September of the latter year, was in the "Falmouth" at Norfolk in 1852-'3, and became captain, 14 September, 1855. He commanded the steamer " Powhatan" in the East, Indies in 1858-'60. During the civil war he rendered valuable service as commandant of the Portsmouth navy-yard, which post he held at his death. He was retired by law, being over sixty-two years old, 21 December, 1861, and became commodore on the retired list, 16 July, 1862, and rear-admiral. 25 July, 1866. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H. May 18, 1861 To His Excellency, Ichabod Goodwin, Governor of New Hampshire I have herewith to send for your information a communication received to-day by commander Missroon of this yard from Commander Taylor of the U.S. Navy. As you will therein perceive, the information given to Commander Taylor by the officer in charge of Fort Constitution to say the least of it may lead to unfortunate circumstances, inasmuch as it would be subversive of all military rules for the commander of a frigate bearing a friendly flag to be ordered to heave to and send a boat ashore when about to enter any friendly port whatever. Besides, as no person is more competent of judging than yourself, there are times when it may be dangerous for a large ship to heave to and send a boat on shore, to say nothing of the delay, owing to the tides, in reaching the Navy Yard. Aware that your object is for the officer in charge of the fort, to present all suspicious vessels and those without the United States flag, from entering the harbor during the day and all vessels at night without a thorough examination, I am confident that you will give orders that will effectually prevent accidents of a serious character. United States ships may be coming here at any moment, and we all should regret any unfortunate accident which might arise from a misunderstanding of orders. I have the honor to be Most respectfully, Your Obt. Servt. G. F. Pearson

Manuscript Document Signed. To Joseph Clarke, Esq. General Treasurer of the colony of Rhode Island “Please to pay unto the Bearer hereof Benjamin; Vaughan what is due Me upon the account of my son Samuel Straight who deceased in the Service of Government in his return home in December 1762 from Oswego on the Lake Ontario from your to serve. Her mark, Sarah X Straight.”

7 ¼” x 3 1/8”. Manuscript Document Signed by both Henry Marchant and Esek Hopkins. “State of Rhode Island. The General Assembly at December Session 1779 ordered One Thousand, One Hundred and Sixty-five Pounds 9/9 to be paid to Henry Marchant out of the General Treasury.” Docketed by Esek Hopkins on verso. Esek Hopkins (1718 – 1802) Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War, he was relieved of his command in 1778. He served the Rhode Island General Assembly through 1786. Signed by Marchant on verso in receipt of payment. Henry Marchant (1741 – 1796) Lawyer from Newport, Rhode Island and a United States Federal Judge. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1779 when this document was signed. Folds and uneven right margin. Overall Fine. An interesting Association.

ANNA ELIZA LEAK. ISP. 2 1/2" x 4 1/4". n.p. Aug. 24, 1871. A carte-de-visite signed and inscribed on the verso by Leak: "I write poetry & prose holding my pen between my toes. Ann E. Leak Born without arms age 29 years Georgia Aug. 24, 1871." The photograph shows her sitting on a counter with her bare feet on a silver tea service. Considering the circumstances, the writing is incredibly neat, dark and legible. She performed this routine in the same shows that featured Tom Thumb, among other noteworthy attractions. It was Barnum who invented the concept of the sideshow as a source of additional income, and also he who merged his "Hall of Human Oddities" with his circus. It is quite rare to see remnants of Barnum's spectacles, save those of Tom Thumb, in our age. The item shows some wear around the edges, but is in fine condition overall, and a reminder of what passed for entertainment years ago.

EDWARD F. SWIFT (d. 1932). A son of Gustavus Swift Sr, the founder of Swift and Company, Edward served as president of Compania Swift Internacional, S.A. and Swift Refrigerator Transportation Co. He also served as vice president of Swift and Company and a director of numerous corporations. A "Proxy and Waiver Irving National Bank" document signed "Edward F. Swift". The document assigned several other men to vote for Swift at the stockholders' meeting. It is in Fine condition, with the exception of two pin holes with a dark signature and a 10 cent red Document stamp.

[The James Franklin Printing Press] In 1717, James Franklin, older brother of Benjamin Franklin, returned home to Boston afer serving as a printer’s apprentice in England. He brought with him this printing press. Made in London of unseasoned English elm, probably about 1650, the press proved to be rugged enough to take over a century’s worth of continuous hard work. It was a “common press,” designed to be dismantled for easy transport. Upon his return to Boston with the press, James Franklin established one of the first newspapers in the American colonies, The New England Courant. Soon Franklin’s younger brother, Benjamin was place with Jams as an apprentice by their father. This relationship turned sour, however, and Benjamin ended his apprenticeship early by running away to Philadelphia.The strong political views that James expressed in the editorials of the Courant provoked the Boson authorities to censor him. Like so many before him, rather than submit to their authority, he left the restrictive atmosphere of Massachusetts and came to the more tolerant Rhode Island in 1725. James Franklin created printing history when he arrived in Newport. He became the most prolific printer in Rhode Island printing the currency of the colony, The Acts and Resolves of the General assembly, hundreds of broadsides, almanacs, and countless other printed pieces. He established Rhode Island’s first-if shore lived- newspaper, the Rhode Island Gazette, which was published between 1732 and 1733.By 1733, Benjamin Franklin had established himself as a printer in Philadelphia. James Franklin died in 1735, and Benjamin Franklin took his nephew, James Franklin, Jr., as his apprentice. Young James remained with his uncle until he was old enough to return to Newport and take over management of him family’s shop in 1748. In the meantime, Anne Franklin, James’ widow, and her daughter took over the shop.In 1758, after James, Jr. returned from Philadelphia, the Franklin family established the Newport mercury, which has been in continuous publication to this day. It is now published by the Sherman Family who also publishes the Newport Daily News, James Jr. died in 1762 and his mother once again took over the printing operation, this time with her son-in-law Samuel Hall.In 1768, Hall sol the press and the business to Solomon Southwick. In July 1776 Southwick printed copies of the Declaration of Independence for all the towns of Rhode Island. Southwick continued using the press until the American Revolution. During the war, Solomon Southwick buried part of the Franklin Press behind his house on Broadway in an attempt to hide from the British. A local Tory informed on Southwick and the British dug up the press for their own use during their occupation of the city.

Allan Pinkerton (1819 – 1884). Founder of Pinkerton National Detective Agency. DS. Chicago, December 8, 1876. 1 page. 8 ½” x 3 ¼”. Partly-printed bank check drawn on Merchant Savings, Loan & Trust Company, payable in the amount of $261.20 Allan Pinkerton and endorsed on verso by him. An attractive graphic check with a bold endorsement. Bank cut cancellation, all paper intact. Excellent condition.

Ebenezer Breed. American merchant and owner of Charlestown’s Breed’s Hill. It was upon Breed’s Hill that much of the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought. Autograph Document Signed, “Ebenr Breed,” internally. One page. No place. 1774. Breed writes: “Mr. Baker to Ebenr Breed To the hire of a horse & shay to Salem ₤4.10.0 To a horse & sulky to Medford and Cambridge and to Jamaca [sic] to Call a Councill & Expenses 4.0.0 ₤8.10.0.” Pen notation at lower edge identifies Breed as owner of Breed’s Hill. Usual folds, some very light toning to left edge, else Very Fine.

Samuel Slater. (1768-1835). Slater, born in England, violated British law when he memorized the plans for textile machines and moved to the United States. He slowly set up a plant in Rhode Island and produced an abundant amount of cloth. He continued by building plants in other New England states. ALS. 1pp. 8" x 9 3/4". N. Providence. Oct. 21, 1812. A lengthy and rare autograph letter signed addressed to his brother John Slater. “I did not make out to get the fair arms cast until yesterday & was fixing this morning to send a special messenger with them, just as the bearer Mr. Carpenter came along & said he was on his way up there by whom I send them. Mr. Carpenter feels anxious about his son’s working for us. He says if you will put him to a Mule he shall work at it 6 months for his board & engage for 2 years providing you can agree what wages he’s to have after the six months. His father feels anxious to have him in steady business & I doubt not you may now agree with him for reasonable wages if wanted. Yrs. S. Slater” A rare Slater ALS being one of only two we’ve had. Very Fine.

WILLIAM BINGHAM (1752-1804). American statesman from Philadelphia who helped to found the first bank of the new nation. Autograph Pay Order Signed, “Wm Bingham.” One page, 7 ½” x 3 ¼”. “Black Point.” November 24, 1792. With docketing on verso. Bingham writes:   “Please to pay to Mr. William Lloyd on order five hundred & seventy dollars, for value received, which charge to Account   Your obed Serv. Wm. Bingham. Nicholas Law Esq. New York.”   A leading Philadelphia banker and financier who aided the Revolutionary cause, William Bingham was also a major land developer in the early years of the American nation, purchasing over 2 million acres in Maine in addition to land in upstate New York. Our note was drafted at Bingham’s recent New York purchase, where he established a country retreat on 200 acres of Black Point farmland that is today known as Bingham Hill. 

François Joseph Paul de Grasse (1722 – 1788). French Admiral who commanded the French Fleet at the Battle of Chesapeake, leading to the British surrender at Yorktown. DS. 1 page. 8” x 12 ½”. Signed while “Aboard the Orient, March 8, 1778” Article of the Gunner aboard the ship L’Orient. Not fully translated though the document details the cordage necessary for mooring cannons following the new method of procedure. The quantities of rope and other details of the procedure are provided. The Orient was an 80 gun ship in the French navy. In 1778 it was reduced to 74 guns and was wrecked in Trincomalee in the East Indies in February 1782. (Wikipedia). Folds. A scarce war date document signed by the French naval commander who secured American victory at Yorktown through his naval blockade.

Clarence H. MacKay. S. 4 1/4" x 2 3/4". n.p. n.d. A signature of Clarence H. MacKay on a small card, inscribed to "Mr. Colville". It is in choice condition.

1786, CT. Anderson CT Note issued as payment for service in the War in which “The State of Connecticut doth owe unto Benjamin Ripley who hath served in the Connecticut Line of the continental Army, the sum of seven pounds nine shillings & two pence…in gold or Silver, on or before the first Day of June, A.D. 1788.” A soldier’s family would typically be issued four of these notes, each redeemable in a different year. Singed as treasure by Peter Colt. Punch cancelled at signature. A nice example of Revolutionary War fiscal paper.

“I am not at all surprised that the Indians should be uneasy at the recall of the Commissioners without others being appointed by the Province…” Sir Henry Moore (1713 – 1769). British Colonial leader, Royal governor of New York from 1765 – 1765. ALS. 2 ¼ pages. 6 ¼” x 8”. New York, Augst. 21, 1769. Sr.I am extremely concerned to hear of the accident mentioned in your letter to me & Hope that before this comes to hand, you will be free from all the effects of it. I am not at all surprised that the Indians should be uneasy at the recall of the Commissioners without others being appointed by the Province in their ( ), & mentioned my apprehensions of it to some members of the assembly before their proragation, but it was without effect and , & the inadequate provision made for the Interpreters and Smiths shows how little the matter in agitation was then understood; I shall renew my application to the members in Town, that they may be better prepared at the opening of the approaching session, where I hope every thing will be settled to the satisfaction of the Indians, & shall to morrow lay before His Majesty’s Council what you have urg’d upon that Head. The division of the County of Albany has been brought upon the carpet, in almost every session of assembly since my arrival here; All joyn in allowing it to be necessary, but they cannot agree on the like of division. I have never seen the petition mention’d in your letter concerning this matter, & shall be obliged to you for your sentiments on it, in support of it; as in all probability this affair will be reviv’d again in the next session, I should be glad to be prepar’d for any objections which may be rais’d to you plan. Nothing by my absence from this City & my indisposition since my return, has prevented my ( ) to you on the subjects of your former letter. I beg you will make my Compts. & apology to Col. Johnson, for not having forwarded his commission sooner, I can assure him it was order’d immediately upon the receipt of your letter & the delay has only been owing to the cause here set forth, but shall be dispatched immediately. I am with great truth & regard, Sr. your most obed.t & huml. Sert. H. Moore” Moore pens this letter just three weeks prior to his sudden death in New York City on September 11, 1769. Docketing is in Johnson’s hand. Fine.

Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974). Lindbergh was the first solo man to fly across the Atlantic nonstop. His 1927 flight to Paris in The Spirit of St. Louis took him thirty-three hours and made him a hero. His later life was controversial, as his first child was kidnapped and Lindbergh advocated American neutrality during World War II. Signed Photo. 8” x 10”. A Choice Portrait of Lindbergh wearing a suit. Boldly signed “C. A. Lindbergh”. The photograph is currently framed in an early, period worn, silver plated metal frame. A wonderful example for one seeking a nice Lindbergh signed photo. Excellent.

Amos Kendall (1789 - 1869 ) An American politician who served as U.S. Postmaster General under Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Many historians regard Kendall as the intellectual force behind Andrew Jackson's presidential administration, and an influential figure in the transformation of America from an agrarian republic to a capitalist democracy. In 1857, Kendall's philanthropy founded the school in Washington, D.C. that later expanded and became Gallaudet University for the deaf. ALS. 1 page. Washington May 30th 1858. To Col. E. S. Sanford; “My dear Sir, I received yesterday your letter of the 28th inst, and in reply have to say that although I shrink from public displays in general it would give me pleasure to join in a welcome to Prof Morse With you in New York, [and] appropriately the fixing upon the programme of the reception should one be given , and although I am not felicitous in making speeches especially of a complimentary character, I will endeavor in my plain way to perform that on any other part of the drams which you may assign to me. With kind remembrance.Your friend, Amos Kendall.

[Robert Fulton]. London, 1796. Published by I. And J. Taylor. First Edition. 17 engraved plates. Contemporary cover boards, with significant wear. Worn spine. Robert Fulton was credited with the design for the first commercially successful steamboat. His breakthrough in this regard came in France 1803, when his steamboat went up the river Sienne. Earlier steam boat designs had been tested in the canals of England. Fulton also designed and built the world's first practical submarine, the Nautilus, launched in 1801. This work was Fulton's attempt to design a canal system that would be operational in hilly terrain and with little water, and concluded by advocating small canals. Fulton sent copies of his book to George Washington and other high government officials to demonstrate how the United States could benefit from canal navigation.

WILLIAM GLADSTONE (1809 - 1898). British Prime Minister. Front panel of an envelope addressed to American financier Cyrus Field. Signed by Gladstone at lower left. Cover indicates the letter was sent June 14, 1866. A fine association of these two figures. Trimmed. Fine

DS. 1 page. February 20, 1866. 3 3/4” x 12” Partly-printed Declaration of Dividends payable for shareholders of the Oswego & Syracuse RR Co. J. PIERPONT MORGAN (1837-1913). Financier. Probably the most prolific and powerful banker in American Financial history, J. Pierpont Morgan epitomized the financial genius, courage and flair that made possible many of the most important financings of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Morgans signs indicating his receipt of Dividends payable to his father Junius S. Morgan. Couple of light edge chinks at top. Fine.

Autograph Letter Signed, “Thomas Massie.” Two pages, 7 ¼” x 9 ¼. No place. No date. The document reads: “My Dear Father: I now take up my pen to enclose you another sheet in the letter Mr. (?) is so kind as to take charge of for me. It is reported here that Jamaica is taken by the French Toulon and Spanish Fleet which if true will give a dreadful blow to the English commerce, Intelligence which is published as authentic has also been received from the isle of France stating the capture of 30 British Indiamen by Admiral Linois. The French have now twenty ships of the Line at Brest beside a great many frigates independent of the Rochefort and Toulon fleets, and there are even more first rates at Antwerp that will be soon ready for sea. England cannot send to sea more than fifty ships of the Line because she actually wants men and money to equip the rest she is fighting now not for glory but actually for existence as a Nation. It is the opinion of most intelligent men whom I have conversed with that the Government will declare itself Bankrupt. The National debt is so enormous that to pay the interest of it requires so large a proposition of the money they are capable of raising, that enough is not left for the means of a sufficient defense. Mr. (?Gist) I suspect feared (?) went of this kind from his great anxiety to sell his stock and purchase Land.” With our correspondent’s reference to Admiral Linois’ capture of ‘British Indianmen’ we can date this fascinating letter to between 1803 and 1806, near the outset of the extended Napoleonic Wars. While our correspondent expresses fear of the collapse of Britain, England would continue to stand against the expanding French Empire with a revolving set of European allies until the Sixth coalition restored the French monarchy and exiled Napoleon to Elbe in 1814. A fascinating firsthand account of this turbulent period at a very dangerous point in England’s history.

Abbott Laurence (1792 – 1855). American businessman, politician and philanthropist. Founder of Lawrence, Massachusetts. ALS. 1 page. Boston, July 3, 1841. To John T. Adams, Washington, D.C. “I enclose a lwtter to Mr. Webster which please read and seal and send it to him or present it in person if you prefer it. We have nothing new here, Yours Truly, Abbott Lawrence” Folds. Fine.

Abbott Laurence (1792 – 1855). American businessman, politician and philanthropist. Founder of Lawrence, Massachusetts. ALS. 1 page. Boston Dec. 14th, 1849. To Henry C. Wiley, Esq., Saxton’s River, Vermont.; “I received your note in due course of mail and beg to state in reply that I believe General Taylor will redeem all the pledges we have made for him in the late political canvas. Please accept the assurances with which I remain dear sir, Your faithful obt. Servt. Abbott Lawrence” Folds. Fine

Autograph Letter Signed, “Geo. Haven.” Three pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Meriden, MA. October 4, 1849. Addressed on integral leaf to “Liberty F. Thurber, Washington Vt.” Haven comments upon a suicide and later writes, in part: “ … Politics is what I don’t have much to do with now for I am drove very hard with study and finally I never had much to do with them. You seem to laugh because the Whigs & Abolitionists got beat last Spring. If you had minded the State vote last spring you should have found that Colby the Whig candidate gained about three thousand while Berry the abolition candidate lost to a great rate … the Mexican War raised considerable excitement this way. How it will terminate I cannot tell. I am for the Wilmot Proviso. No more slave territory. The Democrats in this State are against eh Wilmot Proviso. You are aware that the 1st & 3rd District sent a Whig & Abolitionist Representative last June. N.H. has now one Abolition Senator, one Democrat, two Democrat Representatives, one Abolitionist & one Whig. So they are even in the House & Senate …”

ARTHUR KENNEDY. (1914 –1990) was an American stage and film actor best known for his performances in Westerns. ALS. 1pp. 6" x 9 1/2". Hotel Algonquin. April 11, 1947. An autograph letter signed by Arthur Kennedy to PIC magazine editor Victor Wagner: "May I express my appreciation for being included in the PIC honor roll. I shall be delighted to accept your luncheon invitation on May 16th." The piece is in extremely fine condition overall with dark ink.

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.

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.

AMOS LINCOLN. (1753-1829). American officer during the Revolutionary War. Manuscript Document Signed, “Amos Lincoln Capt.” One page, 9 ½” x8”. Boston. January 1, 1781. The document is a return of “the company of Matrosses [Matrosses were Gunners' Assistants whose duties included guarding the guns and wagons on the march and assisting when breakdowns occurred] in the Service of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commanded by Captain Amos Lincoln…” An inspired patriot, Amos Lincoln was among the brave men who disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians and destroyed numerous crates of imported tea during the Boston Tea Party. At the outbreak of the American Revolution, Amos served as a private in Stark’s regiment at Bunker Hill before attaining the rank of Captain in Craft’s Artillery Regiment, in which capacity he commanded Castle William in Boston Harbor for a time. In addition to these posts, Amos also served at Bennington, Brandywine and Monmouth during America’s struggle for independence. Outside of his varied military experiences, Amos was married to two daughters of fellow patriot Paul Revere and was aide to Massachusetts’ governor John Hancock. Slight separation at folds and some paper loss at bottom edge. Else Fine.

[NAZI GERMANY]. Archive of 78 items congratulating Hermann Goering and his wife, Emma, on the birth of their daughter, Edda, in 1938. HERMAN GOERING (1893-1946), a noted World War I flying ace, rose through the Nazi ranks to become the second most powerful man in Germany, only answering to Adolf Hitler. Goering was at the height of his popularity with the German public when his second wife gave birth to their only child. This event was highly publicized and resulted in a torrent of cards and letters from well-wishers. The items in this group are of varying sizes up to 8” x 10” and degrees of quality, ranging from simple penned notes to embossed full color cards. Many of the greetings, be they from Party officials or grandmothers, close with “Heil Hitler!”. One post card in particular stands out in that it shows the familiar needle and globe from the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Datelined Flushing, Long Island, the card was written by a German- American who was probably a member of the pre-war Bund. Another signed “The heavily wounded in war Max Kierling, Heil Hitler!” On the back of a cherub angels greeting with hearts: “We wish that your little girl turns out like you: So German, So true, and So loved, like you. Dear Uncle Herman, could we please visit and see your little child…Dear Uncle Herman, Please say Yes!” Found with this was a note that read: “Cards and letters from a German Castle Taken by a pilot during World War II”. Each greeting is housed in its own sleeve along with a translation. Overall Very Fine.

George William Curtis. ALS. 1pp. 4 1/2" x 7". Staten Island. 15 April 1887. An autograph letter signed by George William Curtis: "The engagement of which I spoke is to the first Thursday of May - but I am sure that the end of the month would not be too late for your purpose". The letter has very light toning and is in fine condition overall.

Philip Livingston (1716 – 1778). Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York. ADS. 1 page. 7 ¾” x 3 ¾” mounted to a larger sheet measuring 8 ½” x 4 ½”. Albany, April 23 , 1743. “Received from James Stevenson City and County Tresr. Six pounds nineteen shillgs. And six pence allowed me by the supervisors for fees on the tryel of Jaques ( ) recpt. Phil. Livingston” Fine.

CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933), President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed, “Calvin Coolidge,” on The White House, Washington letterhead. One page, 7” x 9 1/8”. Washington, D.C. November 7th, 1923. Accompanied by original The White House, Washington envelope with “Washington D.C.” postal cancellation. Coolidge writes: “ My dear Mrs. Packard: You will do me a real favor, if you will convey to the members of the Woman’s Record Club, on the occasion of the Gold Star Mother’s Memorial Day Services, my tribute of sympathy and highest esteem. Of all, who have made sacrifices in the country’s service, I know none to whom a greater need of affection and sympathy is due, than to the mothers who gave their sons … ” Fold reinforced. Else Very Fine

“No one except my husband had ever seen it, for I write so peculiarly that it would have been difficult for anyone to make heads or tails of it. I started at the back and wrote toward the front.” Margaret Mitchell (1900 – 1949). American author who received the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 for her epic novel Gone with the Wind. TLS. 2 ½ pages. Atlanta, Georgia. March 11, 1938. On her imprinted stationary to Mrs. Katherine P. Howard. Atlanta, Georgia. March 11, 1938. “Thank you for your lovely letter, for it gave me so much pleasure. I am so glad you finally decided to write to me. No indeed, letters such as yours are certainly no “burden.” I am so glad you liked “Gone With the Wind.” I am still somewhat bewildered at its success and I do not believe I will ever become accustomed to it. If I had sold a bare five thousand in Georgia I would have been pleased and delighted. (Before publication my very nice husband cheered me by saying that of course I would sell five thousand because, to his certain knowledge, I had at least five thousand cousins, and that did not take them in beyond the fourth degree of kinship!) So, when it was read in the North and abroad I just couldn’t take it in, and I am still like the Queen in “Alice in Wonderland” and believe six impossible things before breakfast.” “I kept up with you through Cousin Marion. He always told me the news of you and your family, and I felt somehow close to you. He brought John over to see us and we liked him so much. And on the occasion of Cousin Marion’s death we met John’s wife, who, we thought, was charming.” “No, Cousin Marion had never read any of the book. No one except my husband had ever seen it, for I write so peculiarly that it would have been difficult for anyone to make heads or tails of it. I started at the back and wrote toward the front. On hearing this Cousin Marion sensibly decided that he would wait till it was published. I talked of many things in the book to him and asked about many social customs in the old days and about old Atlanta landmarks. I owe “The Girl of the Period Saloon,” mentioned in “Gone With the Wind,” to him. I am sorry now that I did not describe the wooden effigy of the Girl of the Period which stood in front of the Saloon. Cousin Marion described her in detail, even remembering the saucy flat hat which came down over her eyes and was tied with ribbons under her curls and ornamented by a squirrel with a long, curling tail. I am so very sorry he did not live to know that the book went over well.” “We were very close during the last two years of his life. He lived just around the corner from us and, regularly as a clock on Wednesday night at seven-thirty, he appeared, beautifully groomed, vest piped with white pique, cane in his hand and a flower in his buttonhole. He was an eternally young person and when I joined the Studio Club ehre in Atlanta he joined too. John, my husband, was working at night that year and was unable to take me to night meetings. To Cousin Marion the idea of my taking a taxi alone after nightfall and going to town was shocking, so he escorted me. He was the oldest Club member and everybody loved him so dearly. He reached the stage where he frequently went to sleep during the meetings, and everyone on the program would talk softly and after he woke up never even hint that he had been asleep. He was such a lot of fun and I am so glad to have known him so well. I felt a little closer to him than to many of my cousins because he was Mother’s godfather and she was so fond of him.” “Your life, as you described it, sounds like a grand life. And, to be quite frank, I will be very happy when the day finally arrives when I can go back to doing such things as you write of doing – going to concerts, seeing friends and paying some attention to the charities which interest me.Thanks again for your letter, and please give my regards to your family. Affectionately, Peggy” In the wake of her success of her novel, Mitchell wrote a number of letters to friends and acquaintances mentioning aspects of the story. This letter reveals that she wrote the book in a backwards fashion, in keeping with the documented fact that she wrote the last chapter first. Superb content. Some light discoloration at left. Fine.

RICHARD CASWELL (1729-1789) First governor of North Carolina, representative to the Continental Congress of 1774 and 1775 and the commander of N.C. militia at the Battle of Camden. Document Signed, “R. Caswell.” One page, 9” x 13 1/2”. Kinston. May 11, 1785. The document reads, in part:

“ This Certifies that William Blount Esq. late paymaster - General of Militia of this state exhibited his account into the Comptrollers Office, upon oath, whereby it appears that he charged for £300,000 paper dollar money lost on the 16th of August 1780. Which at 175 for 1 (being the rate at which the Money was charged him in his former account settled in this office) amounts to £1714.5.4 For his service in Congress 2 months at £80 per month … and for the amount of Major General Caswell’s supplementary account …. ”

This historic document is also signed on verso by WILLIAM BLOUNT (1749-1800) U.S. Statesman. Blount served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention for North Carolina, was the first and only governor of the Southwest Territory and a Senator for Tennessee. In addition, he was the first U.S. Senator to be expelled from the Senate and the only Senator expelled outside of the Civil War.

During the Revolutionary War, William Blount served as regimental paymaster for the 3rd North Carolina Regiment. In this capacity, he fought alongside Washington’s main army in the defense of Philadelphia, an important battle that helped convince France to support the Revolution openly. Following this engagement, Blount returned home, serving first as chief paymaster of state forces and later as deputy paymaster general for North Carolina.

Upon the fall of Charleston, South Carolina, Blount helped to organize and serve with a North Carolinian militia. As a member of the North Carolina militia under the command of this document’s other signer, Richard Caswell, he was present at the disastrous battle of Camden on August 16, 1780. At this battle, General Horatio Gates hastily engaged British forces under Charles Cornwallis, and, due in large part to the untrained nature of the North Carolinian militia, saw his forces decimated in less than one hour. In the ensuing confusion, General Gates hastily departed the field along with many of his men, leaving behind not only seven guns, but also all American stores and baggage, a heavy loss that included the staggering sum of £300,000 noted in this document.

A fine document with a great association of two prominent North Carolina figures present at the disastrous Battle of Camden. A few minor pinholes. Some slight toning, not affecting legibility. Document tipped at edges to a paper frame, not affecting overall aesthetics. Very Fine.

AN HISTORIC LETTER WRITTEN TO PRESIDENT ZACHARY TAYLOR WARNING HIM OF AN IMPENDING ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

"I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me."

For over 150 years, there has been controversy regarding the untimely death of the twelfth president of the United States, Zachary Taylor. Well-known nationally for his heroic victories during the Mexican-American War, Taylor returned from the conflict to public adulation. As such, he was well positioned for a run at the presidency, which he easily secured in the first election held simultaneously in all states. The national political scene was treacherous indeed and Taylor immediately found himself embroiled in the divisive controversy over the expansion of slavery to which he was opposed.

This slavery issue, as well as a dangerous state of relations with Great Britain which had existed in the previous few years leading up to his election created a highly volatile and emotionally charged political environment both at home and abroad.

The landscape was littered with potential enemies, political and otherwise. It was long held that Taylor was a victim of a well placed assassin. Many had postulated that he was poisoned with arsenic. In 1991, after years of debate, his body was exhumed. Scientific examination concluded that there was no evidence suggesting he was murdered, however some scholars insist the debate is still open.

While the medical examinations may have concluded otherwise, one of the letters offered herein penned by an anonymous, well-placed official in the Polk administration certainly fuels the possibility that the debate over Taylor’s death remains open. This fascinating and historic letter provides further insight into one of the most mysterious American Presidential controversies in history at a time of great danger for the fledgling nation.

[Zachary Taylor] 1850. New York. 8pp. Written anonymously to President Zachary Taylor one year into his presidency. The letter writer, obviously in a high and powerful position in the government, sends a warning to Taylor of evil conspiracies, plots to destroy the country and assassination. This lengthy and highly important letter offers such fantastic detail and insight into the dangerous political environment of the period that we have recited it in its entirety.

“It seems necessary to inform you I trust I shall be sufficiently (intelligible).

While Bulwer is at Washington persons in private circles are there whose influences could be readily used to divert the attention of government from an investigation or impede its action. Emissaries have been out lately to assassinate a citizen of this country.

Since about the 3rd of this month he has been in great peril. It is believed that a kind of management through the press and paid writers is designed to cover and obscure the question, which is both vitally and practicably allied to the mode of opposition to the coconspiratory and evil purposes entertained by the existing interest — the existing order of things in England. It will be well to mark the influences upon the press closely.

As a citizen I have a right, and it is my duty to write my sentiments plainly to you. With true lights before you it is my belief that your own strong mind will direct things aright.

Persons who would attempt to defraud the people of their rights, by hired voters in this country, are quite as bad, in my opinion, as those who are base enough to be employed to commit perjury when giving their votes.

Mr. Clayton can answer you whether or not any persons are now in his confidence who were accused of what was termed pipe laying in 1840, in New York. If their should be, allow me to suggest, that your Excellency satisfy yourself as to the as to the justness of those allegations, before yielding weight to their opinions, in any thing - If true, it is probable, that some of the persons were got into the Scrape unreflectingly, at dinners or suppers and did not appreciate the extent of the designs or know the source from which they originated.

The origin of the affair was in England. If the project had succeeded, the happiness and interests of the people of this country would have fallen beneath a system of financial complexities and false elections. The plan to mar this country, tributory to the maintenance of the English system by auxiliary complexities and disorganization, failed.

In that period, as now, attempts were made to destroy the male representative of the exiled family, the other branch in this country was in against him, by some secret arrangement.

A person who had been employed and knew some part of the intrigues, said he never saw the play of Richelieu without being reminded of the affair. I had not then seen the play, or at least had no recollection that I had seen or read it - I obtained a copy, and upon reading was forcibly reminded of its analogy, in many respects. That there are conspiratory papers, I do not doubt. An important part of them, might, I think, upon one occasion have been obtained, provided that there had been a healthy and efficient action, in the police and magisterial departments to set out with. It is quite certain to me, that there is nothing encompassing in those departments in this City unsupported by the application of means and strong influences.

I think it was in 1845, passing by a book shop, a man stept from the door with an extra newspaper in hand, just after an arrival – and desired me to go with him, or send some person with him, to the Virginia Springs. He said that there was a person there, who had papers in his trunk, of utmost consequence – that the possession of them was of utmost consequence, and that they would implicate persons of highest respectability in this City.

His own signature was upon a paper in this mans possession: he had been employed by this man to assassinate me, had been much with him, and became in some manner possessed of secrets, beyond the point of assassination – the newspaper, which he held in his hand, contained a remark made by the Duke of Wellington, that the throne was in danger. I had held no conversation with this man, of a political character, what ——?.

I know he had been employed to assassinate me; that he had stated that this man not only had his signature with others to a banded gang, but that he had the signature of my brother in law and other persons, to other papers, and that there were persons on the other side of the Atlantic connected in the same manner. I cannot now question these statements in my own mind. The most strenuous and persevering yet cautious means have been used to test them. Where the labours of intelligence have prevailed to elicit facts in this case, the rack(?) might have failed. Yet did I move, or attempt to move one step, I should be called insane: headed; thus, at every point, and thus weaken the modes of defense, without obtaining aid or protection. The last news of the person who was then said to have been at the Springs in Virginia (was been ?) that he was in London, shouting with the nobility, at Crockfords.

There are reasons for the most profound and conspiratory proceeding and for my destruction preliminarily for the objects to be attained under those proceedings. No person who knows me will believe, I think, that I could be made an instrument in the hands of any persons to rivet the chains of a people to a system of financial Monarchy and Despotism; or that I could be brought into any secret or traitorous purposes towards the soil which has sheltered my father and afforded me its genial support. Of my existence is a hindrance to evil designs I shall endeavor to preserve it. The fact of its continuance is no evidence that attempts have not been made to deprive me of it; and, if the country is now safe, it is no evidence, it has not been in danger.

In 1845, there was a partial demonstration as if to touch the object of conspiracy; there was then organized gangs in this country sufficient to lay every Atlantic City in ashes; there was an English fleet at sea sufficient to strip the sea of our entire mercantile and naval marine, and blockade every port. Who will say that under such calamities, the public mind would not have staggered and reeled? The country was open to danger. The great fire in this City in 1845, I believe was the work of a gang so organized; there was a doubt on the minds of the conspirators as to what might be dared, or attempted in the then existing relations between the two countries. If an expose had been attempted to be forced by persons of weight and authority to carry it through, the direst consequences might then have ensued.

In July I think of 1845 the fire took place, and afterwards, in the same month the Unicorn Steamer lay for some time within Pistol Shot of the Battery. I do not know, that any thing has yet transpired, publicly as to the object of her visit. I think it was in August of that year Lord Palmerston, proposed to arm the militia of England. For What?

The Unicorn may have been here to carry away, or afford an asylum for evil persons; or to abduct me. I was so closely hunted at that time as to deem it scarcely prudent to sleep two nights at a place. I was alone, friendless, emaciated by care and almost distracted. If Mr. Polk was with you, he could not but say that I had done my duty to him and the country, without claiming protection beyond a voluntary and prudential disposition to grant it.

Had a war ensued, I should have been driven to the forest, and pursued for extermination, in order carry out the designs of conspiratory proceeding. If I had fallen by the assassins hand, the happenings and institutions of this country would as certainly have been assailed by future hands under those conspiratory designs as if the calamities of war had been hitherto, suddenly and treacherously imposed upon us, by an expose of the conspiracy itself and with the causes originating it, and the political secret and historical fact, so carefully concealed by the English Government, and so expensively guarded.

I send herewith the Atlas. An article - the concluding part - induces me to conjecture - that persons here may be employed, by the English Government through agencies here. It is my most earnest wish, Sir, that you may be enabled to see every thing, and misapprehend nothing.

/private/-

New York Jany 23, 1850”

The content of this detailed missive surely speaks for itself. In all likelihood, this dire warning to the president was penned by a highly placed member of the Polk administration, though we’ve been unable to determine who. This frightening letter surely would have been of grave concern to the president. When placed within the backdrop of the harsh political climate both at home and abroad, Taylor must have felt threatened at nearly every turn. This letter clearly demonstrates the conditions that existed to foster the long-held beliefs that Taylor may have been assassinated. While the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty was signed in 1850 easing some of the tensions between the United States and Great Britain, political foes in favor of slavery’s expansion at home clearly abounded with motivation to carry out an attempt on the president’s life. This letter offers what is perhaps some of the most shocking political content to come to market in quite some time.

Sir Henry Moore (1713 – 1769). British Colonial leader, Royal governor of New York. Large DS. 1 page. 22” x 17”. “New York In America”. A detailed accounting of “His Majesty’s Letters Patents, Commencing The 29th Day Of September 1765 And Ending The 29th Day Of September 1766”. The document reveals detailed information by County as to the rents paid in Proclamation money on New York lands to the Crown. Payments made on the King’s warrants by the Commissioners of the Treasury are detailed. Countersigned at the lower right by Receiver General, Andrew Elliot (1728 – 1797). Lieutenant Governor of New York, Loyalist, Port Customs Collector, Receiver General. Loyalist. During the American Revolution, Elliot was one of the party of three who met with General Washington to plead for the life of British spy John Andre. A superb, historically informative early American Document signed by this two Colonial leaders. Folds. Fine.

(WEST). ALS. 2pp. 5 1/4" x 5". Murray, Idaho. Sept 12 [n.y.]. An autograph letter signed "Silas T. Branch" regarding Western life. Though this letter is not dated, it appears to be from the late 1800s, a very early Idaho date. Idaho was not admitted to the Union until 1890. Branch wrote to his father about how he was exploited while living there: "...nothing much going on except a little mineing [sic] there is nothing steady,...he has got to look sharp or he will get Beat out of his wages. I got Beat that way for $300.00 within the last year and I am not the only one that has been served that way. There was 10 of us started into work for a New York Capitalist last fall and the first month we got our pay the next month he said the money hadent [sic] come in yet but would be in pretty soon so we kept on until we had over 3 months wages coming [sic] and when winter came he skipped out without paying us and that has been the way ever since I have been in here men will come in here with a few Dollars and make folks think that they own the world and Bond some mine and put men to work and pay all right the first Payday and the next something will be the matter that is if the mines turns out to be no good and then they will say that they will have to go outside to russel the money to pay off and forget to come back...". The letter with this interesting content is in fine condition.

WILLIAM L. MARCY. ANS. 1pp. 8" x 13 1/2". n.p. n.d. A document with a William L. Marcy autograph note at the end: "The first rule is the one I created to act on any deviation from it...under special circumstances." The rest of the document, which has some lines crossed out (it likely was a draft), concerns the pay of ambassadors: "Messrs Van Buren, Livingston McLane and Forsyth, made the compensation of Ministers commence on the day of their leaving their residence to prepare for their departure on their missions. Mr. Webster (in 1841) made the salary commence with the date of the commission if the Ministers starter for his porr within thirty days from that date. Mr. Buchanan, in 1845, made it commence 'on the day of thier leaving thier residence &c'. Mr Clayton made the salarycommence with the date of the commission if the Minister started for the port within six weeks." The document is in fine condition and shows an interesting side of diplomatic history.

Andrew Pickens Butler (1796 –1857). U.S. Senator From South Carolina. Co-author of the Kansas Nebraska Act of 1854 with Stephen Douglass. Free Franked Envelope. 7 ¼” x 3 ½”. “Free A. P. Butler”. Addressed to Jos. Starke Sims, Esq., Pacolet Mills, Union Dist., S.C.

Anne Grant (1755 – 1838). Scottish poet. ALS. 1 ½ pages with integral address leaf. To a friend, Grant writes a lengthy letter;

21st January 1832

My Dear Sir Why should I not say my dear friend when I feel myself have an interior claim upon you to that effect before I proceed further I must in justice say that I have no where met with warmer gratitude and attachment than from the few Americans to who I show civilities Services were quite out of my power But whatever I did came from the Heart & was so understood this serves to cover an answer to a letter full of affection and gratitude from Mr. Andrew Bigelowe who it appears had written twice some time ago no doubt in the same stile without receiving any answer, I think I could scarce be such a Savage as to neglect so much kindness. One of his or mine must have been lost This letter was brought by a very pleasing relation of his Stevens by name Who is now in Manchester & wishd my answer to be sent to him to forwarded, but I think it more direct to be sent thro your good offices by the packet for I am impatient to let the good Soul know that age has not with me extinguished all human feeling Bye the bye, I received with this letter a tour to Sicily & Malta of his writing of respectable size & equally respectable contents, indicating much f his natural gentleness and good feeling. Excepting indeed on one subject which carries him uprite of his native element, & it make him appear like a Pigeon in a passion to poor John Bull he is on all occasions unmerciful Now I really think Jonathan Calf ought to respect himself in his progenitor from whom he derives such a rich inheritance of good blood, good language good laws & above all to use his own phrase good Nations. It is ungracious to trumple on the poor old Gentlemen in the day of his on the poor old Gentleman in the day of his adversity, but one shall not begin a subject which has no end but rather speak of Dear Mrs. Booth & her pretty Chickens, As Macduff says. I have a kind of partial interest about the youngest which I should not indulge knowing how little these Blossoms are to be with & in such a case I should be sorrier than I ought to be. We are all quiet & grave here few parties none gay no wonder. Standing as we do on an Isthmus between Revolution & cholera, & without very kindly feelings to each other where Politics differ while matters are come to a crisis which makes a Neutrality impossible. The inclosed will be sent of course to the Packets. I shall be inconsolable if it does not arrive. I love all your children the “Like Jacob lendest of the youngest born”. Mrs. Booth knows that I love her & suspects me of loving you.

A denial would be unworthy of Anne Grant

Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. ADS. 1pp. 6" x 2 3/4". Los Angeles. 2-9-1979. A "Buzz Aldrin" check signed by and completely engrossed by "Buzz Aldrin". Issued to Dept of Water & Power in the amount of $25.42 logo of a half moon at top left. Signed Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.

ARMAND HAMMER (1898 – 1990). Industrialist, philanthropist. TLS. 1 page. 8 ½” x 11”. January 29, 1987. On imprinted letterhead of The Armand Hammer United World College of the American West to Dale Wonder; “I am glad to hear that you have established contact with Sir Ian Gourlay and wish you the best of luck in your search for an international position.” “As for your interest in a book relating the personal experiences of the astronauts, I am sure that NASA and their Soviet counterparts will be helpful.” Boldly signed by Hammer at the conclusion. Excellent for display.

ARMAND HAMMER (1898 – 1990). Industrialist, art collector, philanthropist. Signed Book. “The Quest of the Romanoff Treasure” by Armand Hammer. Hardcover. 241 pages. New York, 1932. Presented to one of his fellow fraternity brothers, “To Dr. John J. Jaffin in memory of the good old days of Mu Sigma with best wishes. Armand Hammer, November 22, 1932” Some separation of the binding. Fine.

Charles Lee (1758 – 1815). Jurist. Attorney General of the United States under Washington and Adams. ADS. 1 page. 6” x 3 1/8”. Lee acknowledges the receipt “from R. Henderson one of the committee of Rob. Carter a lunatic ten dollars in judgement of Hancock against Carter Committee in Fairfax Superior Court, Charles Lee”. Nice legal related document from this one time defender of Aaron Burr for his killing of Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Extremely Fine.

Document Signed. New York. November 21, 1878. 1 page. Attractive blue-tinted draft on August Belmont company check “A.B. & Co” Payable “This our second of Exchange” to the order of Mrs. Mary Schumann … ” Eagle vignette atop. Signed boldly and perfectly. August Belmont (1816 - 1890). Financier; Diplomat. At the age of fourteen, Belmont began working at the office of the Rothschilds in Frankfurt, Germany. His skill for finance won him numerous promotions within the company until in 1837, during the financial panic, he formed his own company in New York with his only tangible asset being that of his agency in the U.S. for the Rothschilds. Within a few years, Belmont was one of the leading bankers in the nation. Very Fine.

AUGUST BELMONT (1813-1890) Partially printed Bill of Exchange Drawn on August Belmont & Co. Signed "August Belmont & Co," by Belmont. New York. January 31, 1876. This item has been authenticated and encapsulated by PASS-CO.

AUGUSTUS H. GARLAND (1832- 1899). Youngest member of the Confederate Congress. Front panel of an envelope addressed to Secretary of War James Seddon. Small loss of paper in upper right corner above signature. Some light glassine remaining at two corners from an old mounting. Otherwise, Fine.

Application submitted to the Examining Board of Naval Surgeons as Assistant Surgeon. 8 pages. Brooklyn December 28, 1861. Schulze gives answers to 8 questions including “What are the means for suppressing hemorrhages?” and “What are the tests for arsenious acid?” Lengthy responses to all questions

WILLIAM WINTER (1836-1917) American dramatic critic and author. Autograph Letter Signed, “William Winter.” Three pages, 5 3/8” x 6 7/8”. Mentone, San Bernardino Co, California. July 18, 1907. Winter writes to Pulitzer-Prize winning illustrator LUTE PEASE (1869-1963) Winter writes: “My Dear Sir The great heat of this region compelled me to go to the seaside. I have this day returned to Mentone and I find here your esteemed letter of July 13. The check mentioned in it was not enclosed and has not reached me. Your telegram reached me at Los Angeles, & was at once answered. I regret that I cannot furnish the pictures of Rovalsky & the syndicate members for which you ask. The judge is an obscure official: the photographs of the syndicate men were recently published in one of the N.Y. Magazines, & a repulsive spectacles it was that they presented. When I return to New York I will send to you such pictures are you require or facilitation your acquisition of them. I enclose a photograph of myself in compliance with your request. If practicable I should like to see a proof of the articles that I submitted for the September number – Pleas accept my congratulations on your appointment to the editorial chair of the Pacific. Cardinal good wishes. Faithfully yours, William Winter” My picture was made only a few weeks ago. On July 15 I was 71 years old. Very Fine.

Autograph album page. 4 ½” x 7 ½”. Signed by three Congressman while serving in office; Jacob Miller Campbell (1821 – 1888). U.S. Congressman From Pennsylvania. Brevet Brigadier General during the Civil War. “J.M. Campbell, Johnstown, Cambria Co., Pa.” Solomon Bundy (1823 – 1889). U.S. Congressman From New York. “Solomon Bundy, Oxford, Chenango Co., New York” Harry White (1834 – 1920). U.S. Congressman From Indiana. Brevet Brigadier General during the Civil War, was captured and held at Libby Prison in 1863. “Harry White, Indiana, Pa.” A fine association. Excellent condition.

Bert Lytell with sentiment. Gertrude Hoffman with sentiment. Paul Whiteman Signature. Frances Williams autograph with sentiment. John Boles with sentiment. Eugenie Leontovich with sentiment. Bryant Washburn with sentiment. Ted Lewis with sentiment. Ethel Barrymore signed album page with date. Will Fyffe self portrait with inscription and date 1929.

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. 8” x 4”. Autograph note entirely in Washington’s hand. (circa 1796). “Pray get me one of those Thermometers that tells the state of the Mercury with in the 24 hours – Doct’r Priestly or Mr. Madison can tell where it is to be had. – Perhaps the old one, if nothing better may do to present to Mr. Snowden according to his letter to me – left with you.” Washington’s diaries show a farmer’s preoccupation with the weather. The first mention of the thermometer therein appears to be January 9, 1785; thereafter daily entries made at Mount Vernon almost always refer to the mercury of the thermometer, usually with readings taken three times each day.

Abram Hewitt. S. 6 1/2" x 1 3/4". New York. n.d. A signature of New York City Mayor Abram S. Hewitt on a small slip of paper. It is in very fine condition overall.

AMES, OAKES (1804-1873). Capitalist. Ames' well documented involvement with the Credit Mobilier caused one of the greatest political scandals in the nation's history, reaching as high as the Vice-President of the United States. DS. 1 page. 8” x 3 ¼”. Washington. 1869. Bank check signed by American Financier Oakes Ames. Two tears at center that do not effect the signature. Ames signature is in dark ink and very fine.

JAMES STEWART (1908 - 1997). Actor. DS. 1 page. March 24, 1970. Partly-printed promissory note drawn on the First Security Bank of Utah in which Stewart promises to pay $5,500 three months from date..." Boldly signed in blue ink. Bank stamp cancellation. Two file holes at top. Fine.

BENITO JUAREZ (1806-1872) Five time president of Mexico. Juarez is often regarded as Mexico’s greatest and most beloved leader. He was the first Mexican leader who did not have a military background and was also the first full-blooded indigenous national to serve as president of Mexico. Manuscript Gobierno del Estado de Oaxaca Document, in Spanish Signed, “Benito Juarez.” Three pages, 8 1/2” x 12 1/2”. Oaxaca. March 7, 1848. The document reads, in part: “ ‘Several days ago this General Command had news that there would be attacks designed to subvert order in this Capital. Due to some irregularities and lacking compelling evidence that would not permit those loopholes that wrongdoers always take advantage of, we had abstained from taking any particular action. But today, possessing what can be observed in the attached Documents … it becomes imperative that you exercise the authority as District Judge regarding these disturbances and carry out those measures that will lead to the punishment the criminals deserve for their perversity’ Because of a perennially lamentable misfortune, those men who have attempted revolution in Mexico, when they have been caught, never have been punished according to the law; however, this new mission of the authorities, which they must carry out with scrupulous respect for the law, does not authorize continued rebellion; rather, on the contrary, it demands that limits be imposed on prostitution and immorality. The situation of the Country is quite sorrowful these days, and those responsible for it are some men who have become the scourge of their fellow citizens … From the pain of the good Mexicans these wrongdoers must not be reorganized in Oaxaca, and the authority of the state must vigorously prosecute those who try to drench the State in blood … It is because of fear or a mistaken respect that our legal resources were not used against this affront to mortality. This command possesses all the necessary resources to punish and repress anyone who disturbs the public order, but seeking not to usurp the powers of your own authority, we are content to make an effective recommendation in our request to you that you proceed to have the Captain who signs what is stated in document 2 participate in this action, since he is the one who has closely followed the thread of this revolution and the one has done a service to the state by denouncing it … I send this to you for your consent and in order for you to bring it to the attention of the President of the Republic. Tell him that my government has already set forth the measures in its report in fulfillment of its lawful duty to preserve public tranquility and order … I am honored to express you my esteem and most sincere regards. God and Liberty … ” Juarez’s time as Governor of Oaxaca was short-lived. Taking that post in 1847, he was exiled the following year for his objections to the corruption of the Santa Anna military dictatorship. Our letter, penned the very year of his exile, contains fine content on Juarez’s brave, but ultimately unsuccessful, fight against this corrupt regime. Splits at folds. Paper loss at left edge of folds. Some light toning. Overall Very Fine.

BENJAMIN PEIRCE (1809-1880) American mathematician who taught at Harvard University. Peirce made contributions to celestial mechanics, number theory and algebra. Autograph Letter Signed, "Benjmain Peirce," bearing an engraving of an observatory. One page, 5" x 8". No place. January 5, 1865. Peirce writes to "Hon. B.B. French": On behalf of the Committee appointed by the Natinoal Academy of Sciences to confer with you upon the subject of rooms for permanent occupation by the Academy, I have the pleasure to send to you a copy of the Report and of the Annual for the year 1864 ... " Mounting trace on verso. Overall Fine.

Bernard M. Baruch (1870-1965); Financier; Statesman. TLS. 1 page. 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. New York, November 13, 1951. On his personal imprinted letterhead to a Mr. Laserte in answer to the local school guidance counselors letter; 1. Let them study history from the beginning and then check what has happened to other peoples who have become softened and have ceased to exist. This very remarkable experiment of ours now nearly one hundred and eighty years old is the best ever conceived by the mind of man. If the students can only learn before it is too late (and it is getting late now) to understand and appreciate what they have, we may be able to continue it as an example for all. 2. I am sending you herewith copy of letter I sent Dr. Middlebush, with accompanying documents. I think grammar, high schools and colleges ought to teach our youth how better to think instead of filling them with a lot of information. If they learn how to think they can take any information and find out what is “true or false” and then deduce what is proper in the circumstances” A nice offering of insight on education from the elder statesman. Excellent condition.

ISAAC DOOLITTLE (1722-1800) American clockmaker, printer, sealer of weights and measures, and collector of New Haven. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Isaac Doolittle.” One page, 8” x 4 ¼”. Hartford. March 18, 1779. The document reads, in part: “RECEIVED of JOHN LAWRENCE, Commissioner of the Loan Office for the State of Connecticut, Three Setts of Bills of Exchange for thirty Dollars Each it being the Interest arisen on Four Continental Certificates, in favour of Mr. Nehemiah Smith Also on one certificate in favr Mr. Justus Smith Dated 24th February 1778 to the 24th of February 1779 …. Isaac Doolittle.” Based out of New Haven, Connecticut, Doolittle is credited with producing the first American-made printing press for William Goddard, the widely known Philadelphia printed, in 1769. Doolittle is also credited with making what many scholars view as the first brass-wheel clock produced in America, and is known for casting high quality church bells. During the Revolutionary War, Doolittle and three fellow New Haven residents obtained a permit from the Council of Safety to start a powder mill in Westville for the purpose of supplying the colonial army. The endeavor appears to have proved immediately successful, according to the Records of the Town Meeting of New Haven, the company received orders from Governor Trumbull to deliver 1,000 pounds of powder as town stock for New Haven. Very Fine.

Josiah Quincy, Jr. (1802 – 1882). Mayor of Boston, He was the author of Figures in the Past (1882). As a member of the Massachusetts State Legislature in 1837, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Massachusetts Board of Education. He built the Josiah Quincy Mansion in 1848. ALS. 1 page. 8” x 10”.City of Boston, Mayor’s Office. June 21, 1847. Quincy writes to the mayor of Providence Thos. M. Burgess; “I have nof official intelligence of the intentions of the President from statements in the papers I presume if he comes at all he will reach here on Tuesday the 29th by the way of the Western Rail Road. I shall have the honor of communicating to you any information I may receive, that may be important to you in deciding on your arrangements, being very respectfully…” Excellent condition.

BENJAMIN DOLBEARE (1711 – 1787). Pewterer and ironmonger; operated a Dock Square shop and served as the overseer of the poor for 20 years in Boston. DS. 1 page. 3 5/8” x 6 ¼”. To a Mr. Paul Farmer; “Receive inot the almshouse on the Province Acct. Sarah Hartshorn & her Child, disordered in her mind & in destitute circumstances and not an Inhabitant of any town in this Province”. Signed by Selectmen John Scollay and Timothy Newall. Dolbear signs as “Overseer of the poor”. A scarce early document related to this important early social safety net in Boston. Mounted to another sheet. Folds. Fine.

JAKE LAMOTTA. DS. 1pp. 8" x 3". Miami Beach. April 24, 1957. A check signed by boxer Jake LaMotta drawn on the Jake LaMotta Skybrite account. The boxer paid "Hartley & Parker, Inc. $64.73". The check is punch cancelled, though not affecting LaMotta's signature in any way. It is in fine condition overall.

Charles B. Wheeler (1865 - ) Brigadier General, Chief of Ordnance during World War I. TLS. 1 page. February 9, 1917. On imprinted Watertown Arsenal letterhead. To Colonel Alston Hamilton, “I was very much surprised to see orders in the Boston papers detaching you from duty with the Ordnance Board, and I am just sending you a line to tell you how much I regret that the Department is to be deprived of your services, which have been at all times so valuable and so freely given. I also regret very much that your detachment from the Proving Ground will probably prevent your coming here to Watertown and observing what we are doing in the way of gun carriages and armor piercing projectiles. I shall trust, however, that the “fortunes of war” will at some future time bring you up in this direction, and that then I shall have the pleasure of showing off this little plant. Very sincerely, C. B. Wheeler”. Folds. Fine.

GEORGE HOBBS (1806-186?) Massachusetts businessman, soldier and a prominent citizen of Worcester. Hobbs became a commander of Worcester’s city guards in 1840 and rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the state militia. In addition, Hobbs served as a chief of Worcester’s fire department and as a city alderman. Document Signed, “Geo. Hobbs,” as brigadier general. One page, 8” x 10”. Headquarters, 5th Brig. 3rd M.V.M.” 1845. The document reads, in part: “ … The Acting Qrt. Master General will furnish a drum & fife, or bugle, to the order of the commander of the Gardner Greys [?] … ” Some light toning at edges. Slight paper loss at edges of fold. Overall Fine

JAMES IRVINE (1735-1819) Pennsylvania soldier and politician. Irvine served as an officer in the Continental army, a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and Vice-President of Pennsylvania. Document Signed, “James Irvine.” One page. New York. November 30, 1780: To Jos. Loring. The document reads: “I James Irvine of Philadelphia Pennsylvania do Acknowledge myself a Prisoner of War to the King of Great Britain and having leave from his Excellency General Sir Henry Clinton to go home on my paraole [sic] do hereby pledge my faith & word of honor that I will not do or say anything contrary to the interest of his Majesty or his Government & that whenever required so to do I will repair to whatever place his Excellency or any other his Majesty’s Commander in Chief shall please to order me – Given under my hand New in New York. This 30 Nov. 1780. James Irvine B. Genl.” Brigadier general James Irvine was taken prisoner by the British after a skirmish at Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, during which he suffered injury to his neck and lost three fingers on his left hand. He was held for nearly four years before being released in June of 1781. Irvine also played a role in planning the defense of Philadelphia against suspected British attacks, earning the praise of General George Washington. Toning and prior repair to folds, Else Fine.

TLS. 1 page. January 12, 1927. On imprinted personal letterhead. To Colonel Alston Hamilton; “I have just read in the register of your approaching promotion, and I hasten to extend my hearty congratulations. Hurrah: for the old Fourth District. I sincerely hope this will eventually bring you back here some day, either as Corps Area, or District Commander. We golf nuts always like to see golf enthusiasts in command. Much to my delight, General J. L. Hines has taken up golf….John T. Knight” Folds.

William Heath (1737-1814). American brigadier general and political leader. Heath commanded Massachusetts forces during the final stage of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, assisted in the defense of New York, urging Washington not to abandon the strategic city. Following Benedict Arnold’s treason, Heath assumed command of the Highland Department. Following the war, Heath was elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, but declined the office. Document Signed, “W. Heath M.G.” One page. Headquarters Boston. April 2, 1777. To Ebenezer Hancock Deputy Paymaster General to the Forces of the United States of America. EBENEZER HANCOCK Deputy Paymaster-General of the Continental Army and brother of John Hancock. The document reads, in part: “Pay to Charles Miller Esq Deputy Commissary General Twenty Thousand Dollars to enable him to defray the necessary expenses of the said Department purchasing provisions for which this shall be his sufficient warrant … W Heath M.G.” Usual folds and one small spot of soiling at center left edge, else Fine.

Sir William Samuel Johnson (ca. 1715 – 1774). British Indian Agent in Colonial America. Cut signature. 3” x 1 3/8” mounted to a larger engraved portrait measuring 5 ” x 8” overall. “W. Johnson”. Nice Bold example. Fine.

James Agate (1877 – 1947). British diarist and critic. ALS. 1 page. 5 ¾” x 7 ¼”. On imprinted letterhead. Holborn, March 19, 1935. To “Dear Willie; I bow to your ruling about the play and as a matter of fact, I agree entirely with everything you say about it. But what a charming letter! ….May I print it in my next book, where the whole tail & …adventure is being given more less in extreme to show what a … success in the theatre is. I am saying that this is how a play of quality should be turned down. Am very grateful to you…James Agate” Fine.

FRANCES TROLLOPE (1780 – 1863). English writer, championed the anti-slavery and child employment causes. ANS. 1 page. 4” x 5”. No date. To “The Lady Davy”; “Most joyfully dear Madam will I profit by your obliging permission and wait upon you on Monday evening at a more profitable tim to myself…”

[WWII] Unusual War correspondence lot of 19 pieces between an Italian Prisoner of War, Cesario Espisito, who is being held at Camp Wheeler in Georgia, and his brother, Lorenzo Espisito, who is trying to contact him. The group consists of eight “PRISONER OF WAR” marked correspondence, with the U.S. Censored stamp. Written in Italian and untranscribed, Cesario relates his sad story to his sibling, who is an American citizen. Lorenzo’s attempts to visit him consist of Western Union telegrams from the Red Cross as well as “Headquarters Army Service Forces” letterhead signed by Colonel Breese from the POW Division and Captain Boudreaux, the Intelligence Officer at the Headquarters of the Camp. Among the details noted in this correspondence are that “a number of our prisoners were transferred temporarily to Fort Benning” and that in the near future Cesario may be transferred from Camp Wheeler to an “unknown destination.” Fascinating lot that highlights the poignant struggle of two brothers who find themselves on opposite sides of World War II.

Application submitted to the Naval Examining Board for a position as Assistant Surgeon.6 pages. Brooklyn, Oct. 15, 1861. Stilwell provided detailed answers to 8 questions concerning subjects such as “the functions of the pneumo-gastric nerve”, the “signs of drowning” and the “anatomy of the knee joint”. His explanation of the anatomy of the knee joint includes a small sketch of the knee. Stilwell was promoted to Assistant Surgeon on June 19, 1863.

Application submitted to the Examining Board of Naval Surgeons as Assistant Surgeon. Seven pages. New York. June 25, 1861. Severance responds to eight questions providing detailed answers on subjects such as the ""pathological condition of the lungs in the three different stages of inflammation"" and ""the protein compounds and their respective peculiarities."" Fine, detailed medical content.

CADWALLADER COLDEN (1668-1776) Physician, farmer, surveyor, botanist, and a lieutenant governor for the Province of New York. Cadwallader also served as the first colonial representative to the Iroquois Confederacy, an experience that resulted in his writing The History of the Five Indian Nations, the first book on the subject. Autograph Document Signed, “Cadwr Colden.” One page/ 4 ¼” x 6 ½”. No place. No date. Colden writes to “Mr. Bobine”: “I have reciv’d a survey for Henry Hooff but they have neglected to return the Warrant so that I cannot tell whether the Survey be pursuant to the Warrant. Please to send me a copy of the directing part of the Warrant of the Date. Your humble sert. Cadwr Colden” Extremely light edge wear. Overall Very Fine.

Carrie Chapman Catt (1859 - 1947) American woman’s suffrage leader. Lengthy TLS. 8 ½” x 11”. One page. On International Woman Suffrage Alliance Letterhead. Dated July 16, 1917, New York Office, 171 Madison Avenue. Carrie Chapman Catt sends a reminder for annual dues to a supporter. “Dear Friend:- This is a reminder that your annual dues for 1917 have not yet been received. I am hoping that they will come along soon. When the war broke out the International Alliance was among the first organizations in London to divert its staff and machinery from its regular activities to relief work. A special fund was raised for this purpose. Not a penny was diverted from the Alliance treasury for it. All through the strain of meeting the deluge of demands for relief, the great anxiety of the Alliance was to save our organization and our paper from being drawn into the vortex of war wrecks. By some hard driving we have been able to keep Jus Suffragii (now the International Woman Suffrage News) afloat, and thereby we probably have saved from threatened disintegration the organization which it has taken years for devoted service and patient sacrifice to build. The News has proven the faith we had in its power to keep our Alliance united. It is fulfilling its mission both as a medium of information of the most vital importance to our movement, and as the great welding force which through three years for devastating war strain has maintained our international bond unbroken. American women have helped splendidly in warding off what easily might have been disaster to the Alliance. You were one of those who responded to the call for financial help by becoming an associate member at $5. per year. The Alliance needs your support now as much as it did then, to maintain its existence and to insure the uninterrupted life of the International Woman Suffrage News. I urge you to stand by it. Cordially, Carrie Chapman Catt, President”. Catt’s Tireless efforts were at the forefront of the Woman’s movement and for decades her work placed her at the pivotal point of numerous successes in the cause of woman’s rights. A fine letter on a choice letterhead. Folds. Extremely Fine.

Al Smith (1902 – 1986). American cartoonist creator of Mutt and Jeff. Signed photo. 5” x 7 ¼”. Inscribed and Signed, “With Best Wishes to Bernard Baker, Al Smith”. Excellent.

Note Number 2457 for £12.18.67 issued to Cesar Sipio. Sipio, identified on verso as “Sesor Sippio,” has written his mark, “x,” on verso.

Sipio is known to have served as a private in the First Regiment of the Connecticut Line. Circular punch cancellation. Some edge wear. Tear at upper right edge. Overall Fine.

CHARLES CORNWALLIS 1st Marquess Cornwallis (1738-1805) British Army officer and colonial administrator. Cornwallis’ surrender at the Siege of Yorktown brought about the end of significant hostilities in North America during the American Revolution. Autograph Letter Signed, 8” x 12 ¼”. “Cornwallis.” Two pages, Culford. February 10th 1804. To Charles Philip Yorke (1764-1834) British politician who served as Home Secretary from 1803-1804. Cornwallis writes: “Sir I have received the honor of your letter (circular) dated the 1st instant; In answer to which I have in the first place to observe that Mr. Wright, as Clerk of the Lieutenancy of the Tower Hamlets has received no money on account of Bounties for Substitutes in the Army of Reserve. The Money retained by him from the Bounties of men enrolled for the Militia, has been invariably transmitted to the Paymasters of the Regiments, conformably to the directions of the Act of Parliament. By the Return which I have received of the deficiency of the Tower Hamlets for the Army of the Reserve, dated in the beginning of the present month, it amounted to fifty five men only, out of eight hundred men, the quota allotted by the Act of the 43rd … Cap. 82 Sec 2 for the Tower Hamlets and Liberty of the Tower, and not as your letter states, ‘included in the County of Middlesex and London. The Parishes of St George Bethnal Green and Christ Church have engaged to enroll twenty men on this day, so that the Deficiency at the present moment amounts to thirty nine men, which I trust, you will consider as proof that the district under my charge has not been wasting in point of execution in the present most important … conjuncture of Public Affairs, I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant, Cornwallis” A few slight tears. Mounting tape present at left edge of first page. One slight mounting strip on second page. Very Fine.

(1833-1917). Grosvenor an Ohio Representative and a Civil War General. TLS 1pp 8” x 10 ½” Athens, O May 21, 1901. Signed “C. H. Grosvenor” on “Committee on The Merchant Marine, and Fisheries” letterhead. He wrote to “Gen. W. W. Blackmar”: I will come direct to the Parker House on arrival at Boston and I hope to get there on the morning of the 29th”. Fine condition accompanied by original envelope

(1856-1913). An American lawyer and novelist. Born to an upper-middle class Indianapolis family, Major developed in interest in both law and English history at an early age and attended the University of Michigan from 1872 through 1875, being admitted to the Indiana bar association in 1877. Shortly thereafter he opened his own law practice, which launched a short political career, culminating in a year-long term in the Indiana state legislature. Autograph Letter Signed “Charles Major” to “Miss Kimball” on his personal stationary: “I gladly send you my autograph and my kind greetings.” Mounting traces and fine

“…I AM SORRY THAT OUR MUSEUM CANNOT SECURE THE JARVIS COLLECT[ION], AS AN ILLUSTRATION OF ART IN EARLY DAYS…” CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). American statesman, abolitionist and Senator from Massachusetts. Autograph Letter Signed, “Charles Sumner,” as Senator. Four page, 5” x 8”. Washington. Dcember 31, 1871. Sumner writes, in part: “…Today the Sec’y was at my house, when I called his attention to the business. Whether dutiable or no, the articles must be examined. If done at Boston, an officer from the N.Y. Custom H[ouse] must accompany them being paid by the importer. For this, there must be authenticity…which he will give. On the Free list of Tariff are ‘Collections of Antiques especially imported & not for sale’, also ‘Paintings, statuary, fountains & other works of art expressly for presentation at Nat. institutions or to any State or to any municipal corporation.’ I think your articles must come under one of these heads. …I am sorry that our museum cannot secure the Jarvis Collect., as an illustration of art in early days. I would be a good beginning. I wish you a happy New Year! Charles Sumner.” Fine.

Chauncey M. Depew. (1834-1928). United States Senator from New York. Autograph Letter Signed, “Chauncey M. Depew,” on New-York and Harlem Railroad Co. Attorney’s Office, Grand Central Depot, East 42nd Street letterhead. One page, 5 ½” x 8 ½”. New York. January 9, 1873. Depew writes to request a copy of a two volume work be sent to him via express. Extremely Fine.

Vincent Leonard Price II (1911 – 1993) was an American actor, well known for his distinctive voice and serio-comic attitude in a series of horror films made in the latter part of his career. Partly printed bank check drawn on Bank of American payable to Sonoma County, Tax Collector in the amount of $178.07. Dated Dec. 31, 1973. Signed as maker by the actor most often identified with horror movies. Extremely Fine

BENJAMIN SILLIMAN (1816-1885). Famous American scientist who worked at Yale, Silliman taught geology, chemistry and mineralogy. His work included improving mines and chemical manufacturing, editing the American Journal of Science and establishing the National Academy of Sciences. JOAQUIM BISHOP (1806-1886) Early American Camera Maker, chemist, instrument maker and machinist. It is known that Bishop made daguerreian cameras for Dr. P.B. Goddard and Robert Cornelius. He crafted the earliest cameras in Philadelphia, and constructed the camera for Goddard between October and November, 1839, following the drawings of Daguerre’s apparatus. The specific camera, which traveled through the family of J. Sartain, is in the Franklin Institute. He later founded J. Bishop & Co. Platinum Works. Signed Check issued to “Benj. Silliman Esq.” July 13, 1840 for $100.00 drawn on the New Haven Bank, endorsed on verso. Vignette of beehive. Toning to left edge and with cancellation punches. He has made the amount payable to a Joaquim Bishop, who also signed this rare check, “J. Bishop.” Some journals suggest Joaquim Bishop helped to make the first daguerreotype camera manufactured in the United States, but the actual day the very first camera is noted as being the first seems to be in dispute during those precious few months after Daguerre made his announcement to the world. An incredible association between the renowned scientist and one of America’s earliest camera makers.

J. PAUL GETTY (1892 - 1976). Oil magnate; Art collector. 8" x 4". London. February 3, 1967. Partly printed bank check drawn on The Chase Manhattan Bank, London. Boldly signed by Getty as maker, below his imprinted name. A Fine autograph of the once-wealthiest individual in the world. Light stamp, punch and pen cancellations, the later lightly affecting Getty’s signature. PASS-CO Certified, Graded EF and Encapsulated.

JERIMIAH WADSWORTH. Army officer; Member of the U.S. House of Representatives; Business executive. A successful merchant, Wadsworth was appointed to a number of commissary-general posts beginning in 1775. He served as the commissary-general of the Continental Army, 1778-79. Document signed. 1 page. New York, April 26, 1794. 6" x 2". Partly-printed bank check drawn on the Bank of the United States, payable to I. W. in the amount of $10.00. Accomplished in his hand and signed by Wadsworth as maker. Usual bank cut cancellation slightly affecting Wadsworth's signature. A nice example of this underrated revolutionary war figure. Very Fine.

John Steele (1764 – 1815). Congressman from North Carolina between 1790 and 1793) and Comptroller of the Treasury under the first three American Presidents. DS. 1 page. 6” x 2”. Partly-printed check drawn on the Bank of the United States payable to “Mrs. Langdon or bearer forty dollars.” Accomplished entirely in his hand and signed as maker by Steel. Typical bank cut cancellations. Extremely Fine.

HOWE, JULIA WARD (1819-1910). An American reformer and author, Howe is best remembered for “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”. She helped her husband edit an abolitionist newspaper and after the Civil War, she focused her energies on the suffragette movement and other women’s issues. DS. 1 page. 3" x 8.5". Massachusetts. 1893. A bank check issued to and signed on the verso by Julia Ward Howe. Left border vignette of the company logo. Punch cancellation does not affect signature. Signature is in dark ink and bold. Extremely fine.

DS. 7 5/8" x 3 1/4". Baltimore, April 20, 1872. Partly-printed check drawn on Winans' personal account against Alexander Brown & Sons, payable to A.S. Abell & Co. in the amount of $96.02. Accomplished in a secretarial hand and signed by Winans as maker. Attached adhesive revenue stamp. Very light bleed-through from writing on verso. Minor paper loss at left bottom affects nothing. Bank cut cancellation, minor paper loss, not affecting Winans' signature which he boldly signs in blue.

WILLIAM B. ASTOR JR. (1830-1892) Joint heir to the Astor real estate empire. ADS. 1pp.7 3/ 8" x 2 3/4". New York. March 14 1871. A check A "Chemical National Bank of N.Y." check paid to "Mr. Wm. Astor five hundred Dollars ". It is endorsed on the verso "Wm Astor". Signed on recto by HELEN SCHERMERHORN sister of Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, wife of William Astor. There are punch, stamp and pencil cancellations that do not affect Astor’s signature Very Fine.

WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924) President of the United States. Treasurer of the United States, War Industries Board Check for one dollar Signed as President, “Woodrow Wilson.” Also signed as Chairman of the War Industries Board by BERNARD BARUCH (1870-1965) American financier, statesman and political consultant. Made payable to and signed as Disbursing Officer by E.K. Ellsworth. Washington, D.C. September 6, 1919.

Accompanied by a Typed Letter Signed, “B.M. Baruch,” on his name-imprinted stationery One page, 7 3/4” x 9 3/4”. New York. February 4, 1935. Baruch writes E.K. Ellsworth, in part: “ Enclosed in a copy of a letter which I am sending to Senator James F. Byrnes of South Carolina. It is my recollection of the circumstance … Do you remember how much money I spent out of pocket to send the girls who were working in the War Industries Board home? …”

Also accompanied by a copy of Baruch’s letter to Senator Byrnes. Three pages, 8 1/2” x 11”. The letter concerns money paid by Baruch to cover shortages in money allocated by the government relative to war-time expenses. The letter reads, in part: “ … the Foreign Mission saved many millions of dollars to the United States Government … As this Mission was about to sail, I was informed that there was very grave doubt as to whether the War Industries Board could pay the expenses. I thereupon furnished the money through my office. I think the total expenditure was about $61,000 … Our government benefitted many thousand-fold, but I had the great pleasure of being able to do something that had to be done and which was immensely more important than the money involved. I might also add that for my services to the Government during the War, and since then when I have been called before Committees or have lecture before the Army War College, I have never accepted either an honorarium or transportation fee …”

The War Industries Board was established during WW I to coordinate the purchase of war supplies. Under the War Industries Board, U.S. industrial production increased by twenty percent. It was decommissioned by an executive order on January 1, 1919. A fine lot relative to the selfless actions of Baruch during his tenure on the War Industries Board with a equally nice association of President Wilson, Baruch and the Board’s dispersing agent, E.K. Ellsworth, on a check accomplished subsequent to the official suspension of the War Industries Board.. Usual folds. Some light toning to check. Minor paper loss to copy-letter. Overall Very Fine.

Rosalind Russell (1907 - 1976) American actress of stage and screen. DS 1 page, blue background. Partly printed bank check accomplished by Russell and signed by her as maker and endorsed on verso. Dated Beverly Hills, Calif. July 17, 1946 and payable to Self in the amount of $20.00. Bank stamp and perf cancelled. Fine.

Morrison R. Waite (1816 – 1888). Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. ALS. 1 page. 8 ½” x 7”. Toldedo, April 8, 1871. To F. H. Short; “Enclosed please find the Thomas Hall mortgage with assignment duly recorded. Please say to Mr. McLaren that his fav. Of 31st. ult. I find on my table on my return home after a considerable absence. The notice he enclosed will give you no trouble. It is intended as a ( ) on the L. S. & M. S., Truly yrs, M. R. Waite” Extremely Fine.

CHILL WILLS. DS. 1pp. 6" x 2 3/4". n.p. May 31, 1976. A check signed by Chill Wills in blue ink. It is in very fine condition and light cancellation holes do not touch the signature.

Office Michigan Indian Agency. Detroit, Nov. 28, 1863. 11 ½” x 8 ¾”. Vignette of Liberty at top center, Indian vignettes at left and lower right. Litho. S. D. Elwood, Stationer, Detroit. Indian Land Certificate issued under the Treaty of August 2, 1855 evidencing a grant of land to a tribal member. Under the terms of the treaty an Indian William Smith (Say-qsihy-nurd) is entitled to 80 acres of land under the provisions of the Treaty of August 2nd, 1855 and that he has selected the West Half of the North West Quarter of Section Two in township fifteen North range…in the county of Isabella.” Under the treaty, the United States agreed to withdraw from sale certain public lands within Michigan, setting them aside for the use of the Native American tribes of the region. As part of the agreement, the Chippewas of Saginaw, and of Swan Creek and Black River ceded lands within Michigan which had been previously owned by them as reservations. An interesting representation of the sad displacement of Native Americans in 19th Century America. Folds. Fine.

JOHN ADAMS DIX (1798-1879) American politician from New York. Dix served as Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Senator, Governor of New York, and a major general in the Union Army. Autograph Letter Signed, “John A Dix.” One page, 7 7/8” x 9 7/8”. Washington. March 6, 1847. Dix writes to “Wm. Hogan, Esq”: “Dear Sir, I have been wholly unable to write to you in consequence of the pressure of my engagements. The committee on the Judiciary were prepared to make an adverse report on your memorial; but I proceeded in obtaining from the Chairman an assurance that they would only ask to be discharged from further consideration of it. So, no prejudice against the application will be felt, when it is renewed, in consequence of the action of the Committee. In haste, Respectfully yours, John A. Dix”. Accompanied by a steel engraved portrait of Dix. Folds. Fine.

JOHN LETCHER (1813-1884) American lawyer, journalist, and politician. Letcher served as a U.S. Representative in Congress and as Governor of Virginia during the American Civil War. Autograph Letter Signed, “J. Letcher.” Three pages, 5” x 8”. Lexington, Virginia. July 21, 1857. Letcher writes to “Messrs Wm. Boulware & others”: “Gentlemen: I received your letter of the 11th instant this morning – too late to enable me to make the necessary arrangements to attend the meeting at “Old Point Comfort on the 29th” I have numerous professional engagements which will occupy my attention, from this time, until the 10th of next month, and which cannot, in justice to others, be neglected or postponed. Nothing I assure you, would give me greater pleasure than to be present, on an occasion of so much interest and importance. I hail this and all other schemes, calculated and designed to establish “the Commercial Independence of the South” with the Civilist satisfaction, and regret deeply, that circumstances beyond my control render it impossible for me to attend and participate in the proceedings of your meetings. With the best wishes for the success of the movement. I am your obt. Servt. J. Letcher.”

COLONEL FRANK A. BARTON was one of the first Cornell students to receive an army commission in Cornell’s Military Science Program and was the first ROTC commandant at Cornell (1904 to 1908). Cornell’s Barton Hall is named in his honor. Two partially printed ROTC Cornell University Cards Signed “Frank A. Barton.” Each 5” x3”. These cards were issued for use of the rifle range. Both Fine.

[Rhode Island – Tax Broadside]. 7 ½” x 12”. Partly-printed broadside. An order by Rhode Island treasurer Joseph Clarke to the Sheriff of the Kings County to arrest “Caleb Potter Collector of Rates in the Town of Hopkinton” for the amount due of One hundred and seventeen pounds, two shillings and seven pence…” Interesting content related to the structure of tax collection during the period. Signed by General Treasurer Joseph Clark. He served as Rhode Island’s General Treasurer from 1761 – 1792. Folds. Fine.

6 ½” x 8”. Partly printed document signed by the Governor of the Province of Massachusetts -Bay, Francis Bernard. “You are by and with the Advice and Consent of His Majesty’s Council, ordered and directed to pay unto John Cotton, the sum of Twenty Pounds in addition to what has been already granted him, for his Service in ye Capacity of Deputy Secy. the last year. Which Sum is to be paid out of the Appropriation for Grants for which this shall be your Warrant. Given under my Hand at Boston, the 21st Day of June 1765, in the 5th Year of His Majesty’s Reign. To Mr. Treasurer Gray.” Signed by Francis Bernard as Governor. Excellent.

Jonathan Belcher (1682 – 1757). Colonial governor of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New Jersey. Cut signature. 4” x 1 ½”. “J. Belcher”. Fine.

John Wentworth (1737 – 1820). Colonial Governor Of New Hampshire. Cut signature. 3” x 1 ¼”. Boldly penned, “Consented, J. Wentworth”. Fine.

John Morton (c. 1724 - 1777). Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania and Public official. 3” x 3 ½”. 1772, Pennsylvania. Eighteen pence note issued by the colony of Pennsylvania and signed by Morton Black. Ornate border. These notes were made legal tender by an Act of April 3, 1772. Despite almost no formal education, Morton served ably in numerous public posts, eventually becoming a delegate to the Continental Congress (1774-77). In the Congress, he served on many important committees, most notably as chairman of the committee of the whole on the adoption of the Articles of Confederation. Also signed by CHARLES HUMPHREYS, who voted against and refused to sign the Declaration of Independence. Folds. Very Fine.

Henry M. Teller (1830-1914).U.S. Senator From Colorado, Secretary of the Interior under Chester A. Arthur. Signature cut from a larger sheet. 7” x 2 ¾”. “H. M. Teller, Colorado”. Excellent.

HUGH RODMAN (1859-1940) Rear Admiral in the US Navy. Served during the Spanish-American War and World War I. In 1917 Admiral Rodman served as Commander, Battleship Division 9, Atlantic Fleet, in his flagship, New York. Ordered to European waters late in the year, his division joined the British Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow and became the 6th Battle Squadron, British Grand Fleet, under Admiral Sir David Beatty. In 1919 he became Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet. In 1923, he accompanied President Warren G. Harding on his ill-fated inspection of Alaska. In 1937, he represented the U.S. Navy at King George VI’s coronation ceremonies in London. The destroyer Rodman (DD-456) and the transport Admiral Hugh Rodman (AP-126) were named for him. Autograph Letter Signed. 1 p. 4¼” x 7”. On “The Autograph Collection of Howes Norris, Jr.” Letterhead, he replies to the collector’s request: “Autograph of Hugh Rodman, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy / Late Commanding the U.S. Battleship Squadron operating with the British Grand Fleet against the German High Seas Fleet. The latter surrendered Nov. 21, 1919.” Atop is the date February 20, 1919, probably the date the collector sent it to him. Mounting traces on back. Fine.

Autograph Letter Signed, "A. Sherman, Jr." Three pages, 7 7/8" x 9 3/4". New Bedford. January 8, 1826. Addressed on integral leaf. With circular, black "New Bedford," and straight, black "Paid" postal cancellations. Sharman writes, in part: " ... I have lately been reading a volume of Sermons, delivered by Stephen Crisp, republished in England, by Wm. Alexander in 1823, as a second volume of "Scripture Truths Demonstrated," in the advertisement to which, it is observed, "The Editor had contemplated an addition to this volume, of a Biographical Memoir, but in the progress of that work, by a friend, who, from the estimation in which he held the character of Stephen Crisp, had volunteered his services in preparing it, this Memoir is found too considerable for an appendage to the present volume, and is likely to form a third volume of the 'Biographical Notices of Members of the Society of Friends' of which two volumes prepared by Henry Tuke, have been already published" ... When convenient to thee to write, I should glad to hear particularly from our friend David Bufferon [?] I have often thought of him, since the serious accident that befell [sic] him ... I have no doubt that he bears his confinement with patient resignation and have as little doubt that his friends manifest their sympathy by frequent calls to see him .... I have recently read, with much satisfaction, the Life of Mary Dudley, an edition of which had been printed at Philada - She was indeed a worthy Friend, on the good old foundation - one who stood valiantly in her day for the cause of Truth, and travelled and labored much in the promotion of it ... Mary Newhall is now here (unless she has returned within a day or two past) on a visit- She has not been at our meetings; but was last first day afternoon, at the Unitarian ... " Great Quaker content . Paper loss from wax seal. Some minor toning at edges. Overall Very Fine.

William Bainbridge (1774-1833). Naval officer. Through the efforts of Bainbridge and Commodore Charles Stewart, the Navy was prepared to fight at the outbreak of the War of 1812 and achieve significant victories important to the war effort. During the war Bainbridge commanded a squadron of ships led by the Constitution capturing a frigate on which the British governor of Bombay was sailing. Bainbridge enjoyed a truly illustrious career in the navy receiving a gold medal for distinguished service awarded to him by Congress. ALS. 1 page. Philadelphia Yard, 24th Sept. 1828. With integral address leaf to John Henley, Esq., Commanding Navy Yard at Portsmouth, N.H. “Capn. Creighton sent me an abstract made up to the 24th of June last of the cost of the materials and the labor in the building & equipping the sloop of War Concord at the yard you command as far as the progress had then been made. Will you do me the favor to send me an abstract of the additional cost ( ) that period designating the number of days work in each branch of the mechanics. I will reciprocate by sending you the cost of the Vandalia.” Launced in 1827, the Concord was the first known instance of a woman christening a U.S. Navy ship. A nice naval letter written by this important naval officer.

Treasury Office. June 21, 1786. “Received of Samuel Flower of West Springfield, thirty pounds eighteen shillings & eight pence on state notes tax No. 4 …committed to him to collect for the Year 1784”. Signed as Treasurer by Thomas Ivers.

JAMES L. KEMPER (1823-1895) Lawyer,Confederate general in the Civil War and governor of Virginia. During the Civil War,Kemper saw action at, among other battles, First Bull Run, Seven Pines, Second BullRun and Antietam. Signature cut from a letter. “J. L. Kemper”. 4” x 2”. Excellent condition.

James L. Kemper (1823-1895) Lawyer, Confederate general in the Civil War and governor of Virginia. During the Civil War, Kemper saw action at, among other battles, First Bull Run, Seven Pines, Second Bull Run and Antietam. DS. 1 page. 8” x 2 ¾”. Richmondville, Va. November 20, 1886. Partly-printed bank check drawn on The State Bank of Virginia payable to Mr. Anne W. Gillespie in the amount of $131.69. Accomplished entirely in Kemper’s hand and signed by him as maker. Bank stamp cancellation not affecting Kemper’s signature. Fine.

JOHN R. THOMPSON (1823-1873). Staunch secessionist, Confederate journalist and poet. His cut signature, “Jno. R. Thompson.” 2 7/8”x 1”. Some old glassine mounting traces in corners, not affecting signature. Very Fine.

[Connecticut – Early Finance]. 6 ¾” x 4 ¾”. October 6, 1796. Partly-printed Comptroller’s Office note in which Andrew Kingsbury, Esqr. Treasurer, is ordered to "Pay Jabez Hough, Atty to Isaac Huntington Eight dollars & sixty three cents, It being the amount of interest which he is entitled to receive from this state, on stock in the United States' funds, transfered to him by said state, pursuant to a resolve of the general assembly in October, 1794.” Signed as Comptroller by John Porter. “As a Consequence of the federal settlement of state accounts, Connecticut received enough federal stock to pay its remaining debts, i.e. to redeem the “Imlay certificates.” The United States stock issued to the state was not initially transfereable on the books of the Treasury, and until this was changed, the state held stock in trust for its creditors and issued them state warrants transferring the interest that the stock received.” (Anderson, The Price of Liberty, p. 121). A scarce format. Uncancelled and excellent.

[Connecticut – Early Finance]. 7” x 4”. March 31, 1792. Partly-printed Comptroller’s Office note “Issued For The Payment Of Interest”. Ornate border design. Printed by Hudson and Goodwin, Hartford. “Elihu Lewis is entitled to receive the sum of fourteen shillings and three pence lawful money, out of any Funds appropriated for the Payment of interest on the liquidated Debt of the State of Connecticut.” Signed by Andrew Kingsbury as Comptroller. Slash cancelled at center, all paper remains.

1787, Connecticut. Forty-Shilling note issued “For the interest due on money loaned to the State of Connecticut”. The note as payable out of taxes received. Signed by John Lawrence as treasure. Scarce. Punch cancelled and Extremely Fine.

Richard Law (1733 – 1806). Lawyer, jurist and statesman. DS. 1 page. 7 ¾” x 4 ¼”. Hartford, April 10, 1779. Law acknowledges receipt “for the interest arisen on one Continental Certificate, in favour of Mr. John Gibbs…” Signed at the conclusion by Law. Excellent.

General Joseph Williams, II (1753 - 1800). Merchant and privateer during the American Revolution. After becoming involved in government and military affairs he rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the Connecticut Militia in 1796. He was a friend and correspondent of George Washington, Putnam, and Gov. Trumbul as well as a partner in the purchase of the site where Cleveland stands. Eventually his vessels began to feel the ill effects of the French Revolution: Many were either lost at sea or seized by the French. Williams' wealth declined until his death. ADS. 1 page. Norwich, Oct. 3rd. 1791. Williams instructs a Mr. Howland “Please to Let Capt. Alphons Billings have 6 ( ) twine & charge Yr. Huml. Servt. Joseph Williams”. Paper loss at lower right corner slightly affecting the paraph on William’s signature.

1787, Connecticut. Ten-shilling note issued “For interest due on money loaned to the State of Connecticut”. The note as payable out of taxes received. Signed by John Lawrence as treasurer. Scarce. Punch cancelled and Extremely Fine.

Jedidiah Strong (1738-1802). Member of the Continental Congress and Secretary of the Convention which Adopted the Constitution of the United States. DS. 1 page. Hartford, February 9, 1785. Partly-printed order Treasury Office order to pay Jedidiah Strong, Esq. one hundred pound & two pence with interest due annually. Boldly endorsed on verso by Strong. Punch cancellation not affecting Strong’s signature. Fine.

GIFFORD PINCHOT. TLS. 2pp. 7" x 9". Milford Pike Co. Pa. December 29, 1914. A typed letter signed "Gifford Pinchot" to "Prof. H.A. Allison": "I want to express my sincere appreciation of what you did during the campaign...One of the reasons why I shall always be glad we made this fight is the association it brought me with you and men like you throughout the State...We lost this battle, but we are not beaten. In the face of a landslide which swept away every state in the Union except California, the Washington Party polled 270,000 votes and held its organization unbroken...I am sailing at the end of December to take a hand in the relief work made necesary by the great war in Europe..." The letter is in very fine condition despite a minor pinhole that affects nothing.

CHARLES LEE (1732 –1782) British soldier who served as a General of the Continental Army during the American War of Independence, in the British army during the Seven Years War, and in the Polish army of King Stanislaus II. Lee's ambitions to become Commander in Chief of the Continental Army were thwarted by the appointment of George Washington. Autograph Letter Signed, "Charles Lee." Four pages. "Jan 17..." Lee writes to "My Dr. Upton": " I have recd yours Upon that is your cordial frank friend letter. I am extremely happy that you express an inclination to have me with you, and can assure you that my wishes to be with you are very ardent - it is on the whole a damn'd thing to have horses, my companions are unfortunately ill which circumstance together with the badness of the weather (for we have had a great deal of snow) has persuaded us to engage our lodging one month longer – when that is out I am determined to set out immediately for Geneva, where I hope to find my friend, his wife, and son (of whom I wish you both sincerely joy) in perfect health and spirits. You must not mistake my companion is not a young Lad who is abroad for his education but an officer nearly as old a myself who has [leave of] absence from his Regt and chooses to pass his time of leave abroad, but wishes en passant to pick up something of the language which is very possible as He has a good ear and knows the grammar there is another who has joined us and is really a very pretty lad – He has had a good fortune, pretty figure, excellent temper, and an understanding above …? I shall bring him to you and would wish to fix him there now my Dr. friend with respect to myself is the famous resort at Geneva or Lausanne I must have some advice. I am in a strange way – I have an unnatural insatiable appetite – grow very weak, my eyes glassy, my complexion yellow, and am unnecessarily [?] relaxed. The great quantities I eat turn not to nourishment in sort if I was much attached to the beldam planet the Earth I should think myself in a woefull condition but I wou’d willingly gather […] to look out for a more honorable exit than that in a stinking winding sheet. But […] you a good Doctor let me now by the return of the post. Your Countrymen go on vigorously. They push that scoundrel Townsend – God send em perseverance but I am somewhat surprised the great principle of liberty seems to be worn out in this Hemisphere. I long to see the Old Lord Stanhope for if this principle exists I am taught to think it is in his breast. I wish you may be able to read this scrall[sic] for I am so tired with …? That I can scarcely hold up my head but from my hear I declare myself, My dear Upton to be most truly and affectionately yours. Charles Lee I beg my respect to Ms. Upton it may appear like flattery to say I like most person I have seen but once – but I have myself in the science of Physiognomy and am very apt to pronounce and form judgment on the first sight.” This letter has been Silked. Some paper loss to folds and at upper edege of third and fourth page. Prior repair to upper edge of page one and two, affecting date and location on first page and two words on second page. Else Fine.

17” x 22” Engraving proof of John Henry Wigmore by Franklin Wood. Proof signed at bottom edge by both FRANKLIN TYLER WOOD (1877-1945) Graphic Artist and JOHN HENRY WIGMORE (1863-1943) U.S. jurist and expert in the law of evidence. Some very light toning. Stamp at bottom border. Overall Very Fine.

17” x 22” Engraving proof of Roscoe Pound by Franklin Wood. Proof signed at bottom edge by both FRANKLIN TYLER WOOD (1877-1945) Graphic Artist and ROSCOE POUND (1870-1964) American legal scholar and educator. Light toning at edges. Bumping at corners. Stamp at upper left corner. Overall Fine.

(1899–1979) was an American author and actress. Skinner was the daughter of the actor Otis Skinner and his wife Maud (Durbin) Skinner. After attending the all-girls' Baldwin School and Bryn Mawr College (1918-1919) and studying theatre at the Sorbonne in Paris, she began her career on the stage in 1921. She appeared in several plays before embarking on a tour of the United States from 1926 to 1929 in a one-woman performance of short character sketches she herself wrote. She wrote numerous short humorous pieces for publications like The New Yorker. 4” x 6 ½” n..p. An autograph album page signed “To Mrs. Higler, with every good wish, Cornelia Otis Skinner, January 1933”. It is signed on the back by her father OTIS SKINNER (1858-1942) was an American actor. Fine

COUNT JOHANN HEINRICH VON BERNSTORFF (1862-1939) German Ambassador to the United States and Mexico from 1908 to 1917. During World War One, Bernstorff was a central figure in wartime espionage. Typed Letter Signed “J. Bernstoff ,” on German Embassy letterhead. One page, 8” x 8”. Washington D.C. February 25, 1916. The Count sends happy forwards a photograph to an admirer. The “J” in his autograph is slightly smudged. Mostly fine

Cut Signature. 2 ½” x 1”. WILLIAM RUSSELL SMITH, (1815-1896). Alabama. Colonel – 26th Alabama. Congressman both U.S. and C.S. This former Militia General was a veteran of the Creek War.

ENOS DOOLITTLE (1751-1806) American silversmith and clockmaker. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Enos Doolittle.” One page, 8” x 4 ¼”. Hartford. November 11, 1779. The document reads, in part: “RECEIVED of JOHN LAWRENCE, Commissioner of the Loan Office for the State of Connecticut, One Sett of Bills of Exchange for Seventy four dollars it being interest arisen on one continental certificate in favour of Mr. George Butler Dated June 12th 1777 from 12 June 1778 to the 12 of June 1779 … Enos Doolittle.” Enos Doolittle, a nephew of printer and clockmaker Isaac Doolittle, made and repaired clocks and compasses in Hartford, Connecticut. In addition, he produced bells in partnership with Jesse Goodyear.

Gerrit Smith (1797-1874). Abolitionist and social reformer; U.S. Congressman. Cut signature. 2 /14” x ¾” mounted to a larger sheet with an overall measurement of 3” x 1 ½”. Very Fine.

CYRUS FIELD. LS. 1pp. 4 1/4" x 7". Newport. February 3, 1886. A letter signed by Cyrus W. Field with an enormous signature. He wrote to "H. E. Cobb" of Boston: "Your messge received. I shall go up soon to Grand Central Depot again about the transportation. I do not expect to go to Boston until summoned by Mr. Stackpole & he says it will not be necessary for me to go this week." The letter has uneven trimming to the left margin and a slight smudge eminating from the "C", but it is in fine condition overall.

CYRUS WEST FIELD (1819-1892) American businessman and financier. The National City Bank check #3376 Signed “Cyrus W. Field.” New York. February 14, 1878. Revenue stamp affixed. Punch cancellations do not affect Field’s signature. This item has been encapsulated by PASS-CO, LLC. and is accompanied by a Certified Silver Pass.

DAVID RITTENHOUSE (1732-1796) American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, and public official. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society and the first Director of the U.S. Mint, and Treasurer of Pennsylvania. Document Signed, “Davd Rittenhouse,” as Treasurer of Pennsylvania. One page. 7 ½” x 3 ½”. No place. May 12, 1781 [Re]ceived May 21, 1781 of Samuel Powel two thousand Six hundred sixteen pounds for the second & third state forces & the light monthly […] due upon three thousand two hundred & sixty six acres of land […Sm]ithfield Township Northampton County in the State of Pennsyl[vani]a Recd for Conrad Thrice Junt, Tresr of Northampton David Rittenhouse S. Treas.” Paper loss at left edge and upper right, toning spots, tear repaired on verso affects the second "e" in Rittenhouse, else Very Good.

TLS. 1pp. 8 1/2" x 11". Richmond, Virginia. May 15, 1945. A typed letter signed "J. Louis Reynolds" as Vice President of the "Reynolds Metals Company". He wrote to the noted submarine inventor SIMON LAKE: "Mr. Blackwelder had to make a trip to Mexico in connection with the establishment of a plant there. Now that he has returned and the war in Europe is over, I think we should soon be in a position to start something on the salvage operation. There should be no objection now from the Navy since there is no danger of attack on the Atlantic Coast. I expect to see some officials in Washington within the next week or two and I will let you hear from me as soon as plans are made." The letter has light browning to the edges and is in fine condition; the original envelope is included.