Autograph Letter Sigend, “K.A. Hayes. Two pages, 7 3/4” x 9 3/4” Grasshopper Falls. November 30, 1860. Hayes writes, in part: “ … It is true our little barks upon the sea of life have been widely separated and it seems strange that floating as they did upon different seas they should land so near together yet such is life. How little we know of the future and how widely different from our most wild dreams of childhood is the reality. The last I knew of you until I received your letter was as a student of the law in Erie Pa., and now I find you a I find you a ‘limb’ of the same in ‘Bleeding’ and Starving Kansas. My course has been hardly less diversified than you own, although I did not venture to show my Republican head in any locality where my peculiar views of the ‘peculiar system’ would be apt to bring my Choking Place [?] … Speaking of division & secession I do not feel any way concerned as I think the South know too well what is for their interests, that is the masses. I look upon it as only as an effort of the office seekers and prominent men who have so far committed themselves to retreat without an effort seemingly to carry into effect what they have threatened …” Nice slavery and secession content written in the Shadow of the coming Civil War. Usual folds. Overall Extremely Fine.

Printed Document. 12” x 17 ½”. Printed by the Journal Steam Press, Wilmington, N.C. No date. The poster advertises a regular freight line running from Wilmington, N.C., to New York and states the cost of shipping cotton is $1.50 per a bale. Extremely Fine.

[ANDREW JACKSON]. A large printed silk broadside displaying the entire text of Andrew Jackson's Farewell Address to the American People. Jackson delivered the address on March 4, 1837 upon his retirement from the presidency. A couple of minor splits and light repair. Fine.

Printed Document, “An Account of the Missions established by the Society late in Connection with the Rev. JOHN WESLEY, for the Conversion of the Negroes in the West Indies.” Two pages, 7 1/2” x 9 3/8” Bristol. August 13, 1798. The document reads, in part: “ … In the year 1786, Dr. Coke was driven by stress of weather form the Coast of America to the West Indies … He accordingly found that the Negroes were exceedingly susceptible of religious instruction; and having three preachers with him, he prevailed on them to continue in that part of the globe … When he returned to Europe, he laid the circumstance of the case before his venerable and honoured Friend, the late Rev. JOHN WESLEY, who considered it a very providential opening for the benefit of the Heathen … Dr. Coke has great satisfaction in being able to inform the Public, that the spiritual concerns of the missions are in a flourishing state. About 50,000 of the negroes are now under instruction in all the Island unitedly considered. Out of these, above 10,000 are Members of the Society, and are, as far as the Missionaries who are no judges of the heart can determine, awakened to a sense of their fallen state, and of heir alienation from GOD by nature. A very considerable part of these latter are converted to God, and give, in their Negro-Dialect, as clear and distinct an account of the work of grace upon their souls as any Believers in England … And it may be added that they have all of them made a sacrifice of their most besetting sin - Polygamy … Thus far the Grace and Providence of God have blessed the labours of the Missionaries. The Expense however is very great. But the enlargement of the Redeemer’s Kingdom, and the welfare and happiness of the world, are objects of such infinite movement, that it is hoped, every benevolent and competent person will think it a privilege to contribute … ”

JOHN WESLEY (1703-1791) Anglican cleric and Christian theologian who is largely credited with founding the Methodist movement.

THOMAS COKE (1747-1814) First Methodist Bishop, Coke is known as the Father of Methodist Missions. Coke made his first mission to the West Indies in 1786, returning again in 1788-89, 1790, and 1792-93.

Removed from previously bound work. Staining. Overall Fine.

circus Poster. Christy Brothers 5 ring AnimaL Show 28” x 42 ½”, ca. 1900. From America’s golden age of the traveling circus. This classic multi-colored lithograph captures the spirit and excitement of the show. Mounted to a board, some chipping and aging. A must for any circus collector.

A 2 7/8” x 1 3/8” calling card. The card reads: “Mrs. Adams.” Based upon the style of the calling card, it is presumed to belong to ABIGAIL ADAMS (1797-1801). First Lady of the United States. According to John H. Young’s 1879 book Deportment, when cards were delivered by the card bearer they were folded at the upper right corner. Our calling card shows a deliberate fold in the upper right, a sign that Adams herself delivered this card. This calling card comes from the collection of BENJAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor was involved in real estate in the Washington D.C. area and was also the owner of the Willard Hotel. Mounting trace on verso. Else Very Fine.

Printed Document. One page, 20” x 16”. Maine. October 1847. The document lists the Bank’s date of incorporation, funds due from each bank, resources of each bank and dividends, reserved profits and so forth for each bank. Usual folds. One slight pin hole at center fold. Extremely Fine.

1/2 plate Ambrotype of The Marriage of Washington to Martha Custis by Junius Brutus Stearns. 6 1/4”: x 4 3/4” overall in a gilt and leather frame.

The original painting from which this Ambrotype was taken was accomplished by Junius Brutus Stearns in 1849 and is now housed in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. This work was one in a series of five paintings that represented Washington as Citizen, Farmer, Soldier, Statesman and Christian. Among those in the background of this image are two children from Martha’s first marriage to Daniel Parke Custis. Following their marriage, Washington adopted the children as his own.

Volume II - No. 17. April 27, 1833. Lovely masthead of an extremely early steam locomotive. 16 pages. Includes an Interesting article article with drawings of Improvements in the construction of Iron Railways. Couple of areas of minor light dampstaining.