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.

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

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.

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.

John N. Willys (1873 - 1935). American automotive pioneer. He got his start selling cars at his dealership in Indiana. The company sold the Overland brand, and when the Overland Company ran into production problems Willys acquired the company. Despite being rather new to the business, Willys proved to be an excellent operator. He changed the name of the company to the Willys-Overland Motor Company in 1912 and later acquired Edwards Motor Co of New York. When Willys acquired the Edwards Motors Co, it came with a license to manufacture the patented Knight “sleeve valve” engine. This engine design helped the company become the United States’ second leading car manufacturer. Willys is well known for his move to hire General Motors vice-president Walter Chrysler for, at the time, an astonishing salary of $1 million per year. Chrysler attempted to place a bid to takeover the company, but the move was rejected by stockholders. Due to this, Chrysler was forced to enter business by himself in 1921, and this gave birth to the Chrysler Corporation that still produces cars today. TLS. 1 Ppge. 7 1/4" x 10 1/2". January 27, 1926. A congratulatory letter sent to an employee for winning a sales derby. Willys talks of the employees leadership and discusses his intention to send him a “21-jewel” gold watch in addition to the prizes he won for the derby. Accompanied by another corporate letter notifying the recepient of his being awarded the prize. Excellent.

JAMES STEWART (1908 - 1997). Actor. DS. 1 page. February 21, 1968. Partly-printed promissory note drawn on the First Security Bank of Utah in which Stewart promises to pay $20,000 six months from date..." Boldly signed in blue ink. Bank stamp cancellation. Two file holes at top. Fine.

Benjamin Harrison Letter of State to the President of Nicaragua Announcing Richard Cutts Shannon as Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy to the Republic of Nicaragua Benjamin Harrison (1833 – 1901). Twenty-third President of the United States. Document Signed. Washington, September 1, 1891. 2 pages. Both sides of a single sheet. 9” x 13 ½”. Letter of State declaring that the President has “made the choice of Richard Cutts Shannobn, one of our distinguished citizens to reside near the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua in the quality of Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America…” Countersigned by William T. Wharton as Acting Secretary of State. Richard Cutts Shannon served in the Civil War following which he was appointed to a number of diplomatic posts as well as serving as a congressman. A fine letter of state boldly signed by Harrison. Folds. Fine condition.