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17TH CENTURY DEEDFROM THE MASSACHU-

SETTS BAY COLONY* 1Manuscript Document. One page,11 ¾” x 15”. Massachusetts BayColony. April 20, 1696. The docu-ment deeds a tract land located inthe bounds of Ipswich. Unevenedges and some minor paper loss.Else Very Fine. $750 - up

EARLY NEW HAMPSHIREDEED

* 4Manuscript Document Signed“Joshua Young,” “Ezra Huthcins,”and “Isaac Moore.” One page, 71/8” x 11 5/8”. No place [NewHampshire] . June 13, 1787. Thedocument details the transferfrom Isaac Moore “…A Certainpiece of Wheat in Peirmont …unto him the said Gordon Hutchins…” The two individuals involvedin this transfer both appear withsome prominence in histories ofthe Granite State. Isaac Moore isnoted as a physician in numeroustexts and Gordon Hutchins isknown to have served as a Cap-tain of the NH 1st Regiment, see-ing action at, among other battles,Bunker Hill. A fine piece of earlyNew Hampshire history. Textilebacked with minor paper loss atfolds. Else Very Fine. $200 - up

EARLY AMERICA AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

* 2JOSEPH DUDLEY (1647-1720). ColonialGovernor of Massachusetts. Manuscript Docu-ment Signed, “J Dudley.” 24 ½” x 28 ½” framed.Boston. July 7, 1702. The document appointsCyprian Southack as captain of the ProvinceGalley, which Southark captained for a totalof seventeen years. In addition, Southack alsotook part in the sacking of Port Royal in 1690and mapped portions of the coast from Massa-chusetts to the fishing grounds of Nova Scotia.With paper wafer seal affixed by fabric to bot-tom center. Below document is a slip provid-ing biographical information on Dudley. Someminor toning. Extremely Fine. $1,000 - up

COLONIAL GOVERNOR THOMAS HUTCHINSON APPOINTS A LIEUTENANT TO A BOSTON COMPANY AS THE

REVOLUTIONARY WAR NEARS

* 3THOMAS HUTCHINSON (1711-1780). Colonial governor of Massachusetts and a prominentLoyalist. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Hutchinson.” 28 ½” x 24 ¼”. Boston. March 28,1772. With paper wafer seal. The docu-ment appoints John CushingLieutenantof a military company in Boston. Versobears a manuscript document that at-tests John Cushing sworn his oath. Afine document accomplished as tensionsbetween Britain and her colonies nearedthe breaking point. Fold splits and tearsrepaired with tape on verso. Very Fine. $1,000 - up

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WILLIAM WILLIAMS,SIGNER OF THE

DECLARATION OFINDEPENDENCE

* 6WILLIAM WILLIAMS (1731-1811). American merchant, states-man, and Signer of the Declara-tion of Independence. ManuscriptDocument Signed, “W. Williams.”One page, 6 ½” x 8 ½”. Connecti-cut. 1780. The document listsmoney due to three men for theirtravel to Westford, their expensesand their service on Memorial com-mittees. Another individual hassigned over a portion of William’ssignature. VF. $450 - up

UNCUT SHEET OF FOURCONNECTICUT

“CESSATION” NOTES* 8Sheet of four Connecticut Trea-sury certificates, bearing 6 percentinterest, due “ … at or before theEnd of one Year after the Expira-tion of the present war, or a Cessa-tion of hostilities between Great-Britain and these United States … ”16 1/4” x 7”. Connecticut. February1, 1781. Scalloped left edge andpunch cancellation though left cen-ter of notes. These notes were givenfor money borrowed by the stateand were also used to redeem out-standing state notes at specie value.Anderson Number CT 21, Plate 4.Very Fine. $450 - up

* 5Partially Printed Document. 17 ½” x 22 ¼” framed. Boston,Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. November 2, 1757. PrintedBritish Royal Seal at top center. With paper wafer seal. The docu-ment orders William Dodge, constable or collector for the townof Beverly, to collect all taxes due. Mounted below document is aslip noting the transfer of Captain John Dodge’s land to his sonWilliam. Minor toning and paper loss at folds. Else Fine.

CONNECTICUT SIGNER OF THE DECLARATIONOF INDEPENDENCE SAMUEL HUNTINGTON

* 7Document Signed by SAMUEL HUNTINGTON (1731-1796). Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Con-necticut and BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON. (1736-1800).American lawyer, jurist, politician and Revolutionary War Gen-eral. 7 7/8” x 6 1/8”. Hartford. May 9, 1783. The documentextends payment to the Sheriff of New Haven due him for thedistribution of laws and proclamations as well as his attendanceat the election in May of 1783. Cross signature of another indi-vidual affects signatures. Fine. $750 - up

EARLY MASS-BAY APPOINTMENTSIGNED BY HARRISON GRAY

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EXTREMELY RARE MANUSCRIPT RECORDING U.S. SUPPORTOF AMERICAN POWS HELD BY THE BRITISH

* 9ELIAS BOUDINOT (1740-1821). American lawyer and states-man. Boudinot was President of the Continental Congress, FirstLawyer to Practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, Director ofthe U.S. Mint, and also served as commissary general for prisonersduring the Revolutionary War. Manuscript Document Signed,“Elias Boudinot.” 11” x 16”. Framed. No place. August 28, 1778.

This war-date document accounts for items purchased in Octo-ber 1777 for American Prisoners held by the British. It reads, inpart: “Elias Boudinot Esq. Commissary General of Prisoners forthe United States of America. To Lewis Pintard for the follow-ing Clothing furnished American Prisoners of War in New York.”The list includes 430 blankets, 412 pairs of shoes and otheritems.

The American merchant LEWIS PINTARD (1732-1818) servedas Agent for American Prisoners during the Revolutionary War,administering the scanty funds that Congress was able to supplyto American prisoners. Acting with fidelity and economy, Pintardreceived the thanks of General George Washington for his ef-forts to mitigate the suffering of these American captives. An

important historical document showing that the United States was forced to pay not only for British prisoners in their custody, but forAmerican prisoners held by the British as well. This document is in Fine condition with some light toning, mostly at the bottom. Itexhibits one vertical fold in center. Document is totally intact with no tears or other distracting features. $1,750 - up

REVOLUTIONARY WAR LETTER PLEADINGFOR FOOD FOR WASHINGTON’S ARMY

* 10Letter Signed, “Cornelius Cox Col.” One page, 10 ½” x 13 ½”. FramedEstherton. May 9, 1779. Cox writes to Jacob Shaffner of Lebanon, PA, inpart:

“I this day rec’d. yours of the 18th and am much pleased at your purchase offlower (sic)…Do, for God’s sake, purchase all in your power. Have sent a fewdays ago by Capt. Menteeth, Wagon Master, a sum of money, which I wishsafe to hand and shall soon send you more… Pray purchase all the bacon inyour town…leave the price with you… —Cornelius Cox, Col. Letter isboldly written in iron gall ink on rag laid paper and in excellent condition forits age.

Cornelius Cox was born about 1750 in the City of Philadelphia. When theColonials were called to arms, he was commissioned an officer in Col. JamesBurd’s Battalion of Lancaster County Associators. Until the close of theRevolution, he was actively involved in the battle for American indepen-dence, whether it was in the collection of flour and the gathering of blanketsfor Washington’s half-clad army at Valley Forge or in superintending theerection of boats for the use of General Sullivan in his expedition against theSix Nations. $900 - up

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* 12SAMUEL WEBB. Revolution-ary War general. Manuscript Docu-ment Signed, “Saml. B. Webb Col3d Commd Regt.” One page, 7 ½”x 12 ¾”. Hutts in the Highlands.April 22, 1782. The document

reads, in part: “Reuben Smith aSoldier in the Regiment under mycommand, having hired EphraimBates to serve out the Term forwhich he the said Smith was en-gaged … the said Reuben Smith ishereby honorably discharged fromthe American Army …”

Near the start of the war, SamuelWebb led a militia company at Bun-ker Hill where he was wounded.He then served as aide-de-camp andsecretary to General George Wash-ington, was wounded at bothWhite Plains and Trenton and wascaptured and held for a year fol-lowing the Long Island Raid inDecember of 1777. He assumedcommand of his regiment thereaf-ter until June of 1783 and was bre-vetted a Brigadier General. Sometoning and minor pinholes, not af-fecting text. Else Very Fine. $400 - up

* 13Manuscript document Signed byBENJAMIN HUNTINGTON.(1736-1800). American lawyer,jurist, politician and Revolution-ary War General and ANDREWADAMS. (1736-1797). Americanlawyer, jurist, Connecticut politi-cal leader and Signer of the Ar-ticles of Confederation. 8” x 6 1/4”.Hartford. May 11, 1787. Alsosigned on verso by OLIVERWOLCOTT JR. (1760-1833).Secretary of the Treasury underWashington and Adams and Gov-ernor of Connecticut. The docu-ment extends payment to the Sher-iff of New Haven due him for thedistribution of laws and proclama-tions as well as his attendance at

the election in May of 1787. Cir-cular punch cancellation does notaffect any of three signatures. Fine.

* 14SAMUEL MCCLELLAN(1730-1807). Revolutionary WarOfficer from Connecticut.McClellan rose from the rank ofMajor to become a Brigadier Gen-eral before the close of the Ameri-can Revolution. Document Signed,“Sam McClellan.” One page, 7 ¼”x 7 ¾” Hartford. September 30,1791. McClellan receives£84.13.10. Extremely Fine. $450 - up -

REVOLUTIONARY WAR LETTER SIGNED BY GENERAL NATHANIEL GOODWIN

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Letter Signed, “Nath’l Goodwin, Brig Gen’l.” Two pages, 11” x 14 ½”. Framed intwo-sided frame for complete viewing. Plymouth. May 12, 1783. Goodwin writes toCaptain John Nelson, in part:

“Sir, I rec’d. yours of 25th of last month. Should be happy to know the result ofconsultation on that day respecting your regiment. Shall go to Boston next Mondayfrom Bridgewater. Send me a letter there that I may know how to proceed. You willalso direct that part of your regiment belonging to Middleborough to meet accordingto law, with arms and accoutrements on Friday, the 30th of this instant May at 10o’clock a.m. on your reg’l parade in order for military discipline. We expect theofficers have complied with the request in my last order, or otherwise, this will givethem timely notice to equip themselves. I shall endeavor to be present myself. You’llwithout fail give the officers immediate notice, also the men, that there may be noexcuses. —Nath’l Goodwin, Brig Gen’l.”

In addition to supervising Army enlistments for Massachusetts, General Goodwinalso saw active service during the Revolutionary War. When British General Burgoynesurrendered with his men, it was Goodwin who commanded the troops assigned toguard the important prisoner. It was during this detail that Goodwin came intopossession of Burgoyne’s sword. Outside of his military career, Goodwin authoredtwo books: “List of Revolutionary War Soldiers”, and “New England Early Settlers”.Letter has small amounts of damp staining at top, and some remnants of the seal arestill apparent. Overall, in Very Good condition. $1,000 - up

DISCHARGE SIGNED BY REVOLUTIONARYGENERAL SAMUEL WEBB

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* 15MOSES CLEAVELAND (1754-1806) Lawyer, politician, soldierand surveyor from Connecticut.While surveying the Western Re-serve in 1796, Cleaveland foundedthe city of Cleveland, Ohio. Par-tially Printed Document Signed,“Moses Cleaveland.” One page, 71/4” x3 7/8”. Hartford. December 4,1779. The document acknowledgesthe receipt of Bills of Exchangefor the interest on Continental Cer-tificates held by John Johnson. Fine.iams’ last name. Else Very Fine. $600 - up

* 16JEREMIAH WADSWORTH(1743-1804). Commissary generalto Colonel Joseph Trumbull, mem-ber of the Continental Congress,founder and director of the Bankof North America, director of theU.S. Bank and a breeder of cattle.Autograph Letter Signed, “JereWadsworth.” One page, 7 ¼”x 9”.Hartford. September 25, 1796.Addressed on integral leaf to“Capt. Neha Hubbard,Middletown.” With black, straight“HARTFORD SEPT 25” postalcancellation. Wadsworth writesregarding the purchase of livestockand advises Hubbard to “ … directyour captain to throw over the let-ters in case of being borded [sic]by any English Vessell [sic] … ”Very Fine. $600 - up

REVOLUTIONARY WARGENERAL WILLIAM

SHEPARD & THE EARLYU.S. ARMY

* 17WILLIAM SHEPARD (1737-1817). United States Representa-tive and Revolutionary War Of-ficer. Autograph DocumentSigned, “Wm. Shephard.” Twopages, 9” x 14 ½”. Westfield. June17, 1799. Addressed on integralleaf to “Captain Nehemiah Free-man of the 1st Regt. Artillerist &Engineers New York.” With a copyof Freeman’s response on an at-tached third page. Shepard writes,in part: “I found a letter in the postoffice at Westfield directed toLieut. Warham Thorpe [?] in thefirst Regiment of artillerist & en-gineers ordering him to join hiscompany under your command …I am sorry to inform you that he isgone into the western country tosurvey land … after waiting nearlythree months after he had wrote tothe Secretary that he should ex-cept of his appointment and nothearing of any order or directionfor him supposed the regiment tobe full of officers … The day be-fore I left Philadelphia the 3d ofmarch I waited on the Secretary ofWar to and asked him how and inwhat manner my son was to pro-ceed in case he excepted his ap-pointment, he for answer informedme that he would receive his or-ders in a short time from GeneralHamilton …” A copy of Freeman’sresponse is found on the third page.

It reads, in part: “… I thank youfor transmitting the orders com-municated through me to Lieuten-ant Shepard as the company towhich he is, in general orders, at-tached will not move so early aswas first intended to the field, I amin hopes that he will be able to joinat this place without an inconve-niences being felt by the service …But should the nature of his pri-vate business be such as to preventhis immediate Compliance with theorders he has received, I would sug-gest the propriety of his writingdirectly to Major Townsend on thesubject …” Multiple splits and taperepair affecting lines throughout.Else Good.

In 1794, the 1st Regiment Artilleristand Engineers was organized un-der a “Corps of Artillerists andEngineers” along with four othercompanies. Increased to 16 com-panies in 1799 during the QuasiWar with France, these regimentsserved as some of the earliest es-tablished portions of the UnitedStates Army along with the con-currently established officer train-ing school at West Point, NewYork. The author of our letter,William Shepard, entered the Con-tinental Army on May of 1775 as alieutenant colonel and was com-mission colonel of the 4th Massa-chusetts Regiment in October ofthe following year. During the war,the Massachusetts 4th saw actionat, among other battles, BunkerHill, Trenton, Princeton, Saratogaand Monmouth. A fine documentwith associations to the AmericanArmy during, and in the years sub-sequent to, the American Revolu-tion. $300 - up

STATE OF CONNECTICUTDOCUMENT SIGNED BYTHE REVOLUTIONARYWAR DOUBLE AGENT

WILLIAM HERON* 18WILLIAM HERON. Revolu-tionary War spy who provided in-formation to both American and

British Commanders. PartiallyPrinted Document Signed, “Wm.Heron.” One page, 7 1/4” x 3”. Hart-ford. May 12, 1798. The documentacknowledges receipt of £5.12.3being the interest due on 6 statenotes totaling £60.8.7. Fine. $300 - up

BEN A. GALLUP ARRESTSTWO WOMEN ON

CHARGES OF THEFT* 19BEN ADAM GALLUP. Colonialand Revolutionary era military fig-ure. Manuscript Document Signed“Ben Adam Gallup,” with six linesin Gallup’s hand. Two pages, 7 3/8”x 12 1/8”. Groton. June 29, 1774.The document reads, in part: “ ToBen Adams Gallup Esq. one of hismajesty’s justice of Peace for thecountry of New London … atGroton afforesd. on the 7th Day ofJune … one Ruth Basher and Eliza-beth Davies of Gronton afforesd.did then and their on sd 7th day ofJune afforesd in a secret mannerand without the knowledge or con-sent of your complainant enter intoyour complainant sd. House andbeing so entered did then and theirsteal or porline [sic] from yourcomplainant sd goods and chattels… the sd. Ruth and Elizabeth thatthey may be apprehended andbrought before your worship orsome proper authority … In hismajesty’s name your are hearby [sic]commanded forthwith to arrest theLadys [sic] of the above named.”On verso, Gallup writes, in part: “… Then by virtue of the withinwrit I arrested [sic] the bodys ofthe within named …”

In addition to serving as a Captainof Rangers in the French and In-dian War at Fort Edward, Ben A.Gallup also served as a Colonel ofMilitia during the American Revo-lution. $300 - up

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AN ARMY OFFICERCOMPLAINS TO

GENERAL SULLIVAN OFMISTREATMENT

* 20Unsigned Document. One page, 7½” x 6 ¼”. Camp on Winter Hill.September 4, 1775. To GeneralJohn Sullivan. The document reads,in part:

“To the Honble Brigadier Genl.Sullivan Humbly Shews your Com-plainant Gordon Hutchins Capt,that Colo Starks in whose Regi-ment I had the Honor of beingappointed first Capt, by the lastsettlement of the Rank of Officerin the American Army, refuses toallow me my Rank, in said regi-ment, and contrary to the Regula-tions of Rank now observed,compells [sic] me to take the 5th

Capts. Place, Therefore your Com-plainant prays your honor wouldinterpose your Authority in Behalfof your Complainant and orderColl Starks to allow me to takeplace according to my Ranks as FirstCapt., or represent the Treatment Ihave met with from said Coll to hisExcellency Genl. Washington, orotherwise order or do therein as toyour Honor shall seem meet…”

The above mentioned complain-ant, Gordon Hutchins, served asCaptain of the 1st NH Regiment atBunker Hill and as Lieutenant-Colonel of the 2nd NH Regimentduring the battle of White Plains.Interesting insight into the internalarguments of the ContinentalArmy with nice references to bothGeneral John Sullivan and GeorgeWashington. The document is tex-tile backed and exhibits minor pa-per loss at lower right, not affect-ing text. Else Very Fine. $300 - up

* 21GEORGE REID (1733-1815)Revolutionary War Solider. Manu-script Document Signed, “GeorgeReid.” One page, 7 1/4” x 8 3/8”.Portsmouth. February 6, 1795. Thedocument lists money owed toReid for his services as RockinghamCounty Sheriff from August 1794to November 1794.

When news of the Battle of Lex-ington and Concord reached GeorgeReid’s Londonderry Farm, hemarched with a militia company toBoston and commanded a companyduring the Battle of Bunker Hill.Subsequently, he served in theBattles of Trenton and Princetonand also led the 2nd NH followingthe capture of Nathan Hale at theBattle of Hubbardton. After theRevolutionary War, now BrigadierGeneral Reid led the militia thatput down the Exeter Rebellion in1786 and went on to serve as Sher-iff of Rockingham County, NewHampshire. Fine. $300 - up

WAR DATE DOCUMENTFROM THE NH

COMMITTEE OF SAFETY* 22War Date Document. One page, 8½” x 6 ¾”. State of New Hamp-shire Committee of Safety. April30, 1777. The document extendspayment to two individuals for“Halling [sic] Stores to OtterCreek” Punch cancellationsplugged. The document is mountedwithin a larger sheet. Fine.

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count and receipt from AbigaleWadsworth against JeremiahWasdworth for the rental of a lotand the work performed on saidlot. JEREMIAHWADSWORTH (1743-1804) wasan American sea captain, merchantand statesman from Connecticut.In addition to the key role in playedin the supply the Continental Armyduring the Revolution, Wadsworthalso represented Connecticut inboth the Continental Congress andthe U.S. House of Representatives.Separation at folds. Else Very Fine. $300 - up

LETTER DESCRIBING REIMBURSEMENTTO BRITISH LOYALIST

* 23Document Signed. One page, 12 ½” x 13”. Framed. Connecti-cut. April 14, 1784. The document concerns reimbursement dueto a former Loyalist for “Confiscation of his Estate” followingthe ratification of “the Definitive Treaty.”

After the American Revolution had ended, those citizens whohad remained loyal to King George III were not only persecutedby the Patriots, but their property was seized by the State andsold as well. Most of the Loyalists who lost their property throughthis process expatriated to British-controlled Canada. Ultimately,this process was declared illegal and discontinued following theratification of the 1783 Treaty of Paris, the very treaty referredto in our document. Written references to confiscation reim-bursements and the Treaty of Paris are quite rare. $750 - up

* 24Manuscript Document. One page,8 ¼” x 8 ½”. Hartford. September13, 1777. The document is an ac

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SCARCE AUTOGRAPH OF ABIGALE WADSWORTH

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NH ARMY OFFICERCOLONEL DAVID HOBART* 25DAVID HOBART (1722-?).American Revolutionary War Of-ficer. Autograph DocumentSigned, “David Hobart Colo,” Onepage, 7 ½” x 4 ¾” mounted to alarger sheet. Plymouth. June 14,1779. Hobart writes, in part:

“A Return of the Men Inlisted [sic]to serve during the War, out of theEleventh Regiment of Militia,commanded by David Hobart…Nehemiah Phillips, Nicholas Hall& Winthrop Fox- who are mus-tered & on their way to Exeter. Iam informed that two more areingaged [sic] with George Pater-son & his son & expect they will beon their march to Exeter immedi-ately…”

A sergeant in the French and In-dian War, David Hobart was oneof the grantees and first settlers ofPlymouth, NH. During the Ameri-can Revolution, Hobart served ascolonel of a NH regiment underGeneral John Stark at the battle ofBennington, where he earned praisefor his leadership and gallantry. VeryFine. $400 - up

PAYMENT FOR LEAD ANDPOWDER USED BY

CONTINENTAL TROOPSSIGNED BY THOMAS

SEYMOUR* 26Manuscript Document. One page,8 1/4” x 5 7/8”. Connecticut. May30, 1776. The document orders

payment be made to the “Select-men of Greenwich … for lead &expenses in procuring their Pow-der supplied the troops for the ser-vice of the Colonies …” This docu-ment is signed by THOMASSEYMOUR. Revolutionary warsolider and Hartford’s first mayor.Docketing on verso. Else Very Fine.

DISCHARGE SIGNED BYREVOLUTIONARY WAR

OFFICER RETURN J.MEIGS WITH PAY ORDER

AND CERTIFICATION* 271) Manuscript Document withAutograph statement Signed, “R.J.Meigs Colo Comdt. 1st Connt. Bri-gade,” by MAJOR RETURNJONATHON MEIGS (1734-1823). Soldier, Indian Agent,American Revolutionary Officer.One page, 8 ¾” x 3 ¾”. Westfield.May 8, 1780. The document, ad-dressed to Colonel Meigs, dischargesAsher Spicer. At bottom of docu-ment, Meigs writes: “Asher Spcieris discharged from the Amry. TheCommissariat on the Road to Con-necticut will please to furnish himwith ten days provisions …” Wearat top half and toning affects textnot in Meigs’ hand. Else Fine.

2) Manuscript Document. Onepage, 7 ¼” x 4” Norwich. Decem-ber 4, 1780. The document “certi-fies that Asher Spicer of Norwichhas served three years in ye Con-necticut Line Continental Service.”Minor Toning. Else Very Fine.

3) Partially Printed Pay Order. Onepage, 7 ¼” x 6 ½”. Hartford. De-cember 5, 1780. The document “

… secure [s] the payment of fortyand five pounds being the Balancedue to me …” Asher Spicer. VeryFine.

Meigs marched with a company oflight infantry to the vicinity ofBoston immediately after the Battleof Lexington and was assigned toduty under Col Benedict Arnoldwith the rank of major. He accom-panied the expedition throughMaine to Canada, was captured inthe assault on Quebec, and was ex-changed during the following year.He then devoted his energies to-ward raising a regiment, and in 1777was promoted to colonel. In May,1777, at the head of 170 men, heattacked the British troops at SagHarbor, L. I., taking ninety prison-ers, and destroying twelve vesselsand much forage without the lossof a man. For this brilliant exploit,congress voted him thanks and asword. In addition, Meigs com-manded a regiment under Gen An-thony Wayne at the storming ofStony Point, and was honorablymentioned by Washington.

PAY ORDER FOR DAVIDBUSHNELL, INVENTOROF THE “TURTLE,” THE

FIRST SUBMARINE TO BEUSED IN BATTLE

* 28Manuscript Document. One page,7 1/8” x 4 ½”. Pay Table Office.April 1, 1785. The document reads,in part: “Pay Capt. David Bushnellagent to the Corps. Of Sappers andMiners Two Pounds ten shillingsLmy out of the Monies appropri-ated for the payment of the Con-necticut Line.”

DAVID BUSHNELL (1742-1824). Revolutionary War era in-ventor. David Bushnell is bestknow for creating the “Turtle,” thefirst submarine ever used in com-bat. In addition to the “Turtle,”which was used three times during

the course of the American Revo-lution, Bushnell is also noted forinventing the first time bomb andproving that gunpowder explodedunderwater. Very Fine. $400 - up

A MINOR IS PAID FORHIS SERVICE IN THECONTINENTAL ARMY

* 291) Autograph Document Signed“Gideon Welles”. GIDEONWELLES (1735-1811). Revolu-tionary War era doctor and militia-man. One page, 6” x 3 ¾”. Canter-bury. May 5, 1784. The documentreads, in part: “Israel Dodge son ofJohn and Lidia Dodge was born inCanterbury Sepr. 3d 1760 as ap-pears on the book of Records ofbirths in sd. Canterbury …”

2) Partially Printed Pay Order. 8¼” x 6 ¾”. Hartford. May 18, 1784.The order “secure [s] the paymentof Forty Pounds seventeen shil-lings and four pence being the Bal-ance due to John Dodge Deceased…”

3) Manuscript Document. Onepage 7 3/8” x 12 ½”. Canterbury.May 6, 1784. The document reads,in part: “These may Certify Whomit Concern that Israel Dodge AMinor under his Parent John DodgeInlisted into the Continental Armyand Served in the Connecticut LineBefore the Year 1780 and the AboveIsrael hath not Returned Home andwe have not had any CertainKnowledge of him for About fiveYears …”

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TWO ITEMS RELATINGTO A DECEASED MINOR’S

SERVICE IN THECONNECTICUT LINE

* 301)Partially Printed Pay Order. 8 ¼”x 6 ½” . Hartford. May 18, 1784.The order “secure [s] the paymentof Eleven Pounds two shillings andfour pence being the Balance dueto Justus Taylor Deceased …” VeryFine.

2)Manuscript Document. Onepage, 8” x 12 ½”. Litchfield County.May 10, 1784. The document reads,in part: “These certify that JustusTaylor A Minor under the age ofTwenty One years Inlisted into theConnecticut Line of the Continen-tal Army … and that he hath notreceived any supplies from theTown …” Some very minor ton-ing. Else Very Fine. $250 - up

* 31Manuscript Document. 8 1/4” x 6 3/

4”. [Connecticut]. August 6, 1777.The document extends payment toTimothy King for wages due to hisdeceased son, Reuben King, for thetime he was held as a British pris-oner. Reuben King died at the ageof 19 following his release fromone of the infamous prison shipsmoored in Wallabout Bay. Duringthe American Revolution, morethan ten thousand men died onthese vessels, more Americandeaths than from every battle ofthe war combined! $400 - up

A REVOLUTIONARY WARDRUMMER IS PAID FOR

HIS LATE FATHER’SSERVICE

* 32Partially Printed Pay Table Orderfor £44.6.6. 7 1/4” x 6 3/8”. Hart-ford. June 6, 1781. The order ex-tends payment due to one JohnWood, a deceased member of theConnecticut Line. Accompanied bya 7 1/2” x 5 1/4” Manuscript Docu-ment attesting to John Wood’s ser-vice as a solider and his son’s ser-vice as a drummer in the 3rd Con-necticut Regiment and in Capt.Durkee’s Regiment. Both Fine.

PAYMENTS TO THEWIFE OF A DECEASEDREVOLUTIONARY WAR

SOLDIER* 331) Partially Printed Pay Table Re-ceipt Signed “Nathan Gallup.” Onepage, 8 3/8” x 6 3/4”. Hartford. May28, 1784. The document reads, inpart: “…secure [s] the payment ofEleven Pounds four Shillings andtwo pence being the Balance dueto Capt. Amos Stanton Decead …”Minor separation at bottom of onefold. Else Extremely Fine.

2) Manuscript Document Signed“Thankful Stanton.” One page, 81/8” x 3 7/8”. Groton. May 8, 1784.The Document reads, in part: “ …Please to pay to Colln. NathanGallup (Bearer hereof) whateverSum remains In arrears due to theEstate of my late Husband Capt.Amos Stanton Deceasd. for service

As a Captain in the ConnecticutLine …” Very Fine. $250 - up

Captain Amos Stanton served as aLieutenant on the galley Shark from1776 to 1777 before assuming therank of Captain in the Continentalline. As captain, he served for fouryears until he was killed during the1781 Battle of Fort Griswold.Nathan Gallup was also stationedat Fort Griswold during the warand was part of Lieutenant Colo-nel Sullivan’s 1778 Expedition toRhode Island.

* 34BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON(1736-1800). American lawyer,jurist, politician and Revolution-ary War General. £30 State ofConnecticut Comptroller’s-OfficePay order for Huntington Signedon verso, “Benj. Huntington.” 7” x4 3/4”. Connecticut. October 8,1793. Ornate border. Very Fine. $250 - up

* 35ANDREW ADAMS (1736-1797). American lawyer, jurist,Connecticut political leader andSigner of the Articles of Confed-eration. £100 State of Connecti-cut Comptroller’s-Office Pay orderfor Adams Signed on verso, “Andw

Adams.” 6 3/4” x 5”. Connecticut.April 17, 1790. Ornate border. Cir-cular punch cancellation at center,not affecting Adams’ signature.Fine. $250 - up

PAYMENT FOR THETRAINING OF MEN IN

THE CONNECTICUT LINE* 36Manuscript Document. One page,7 3/4” x 6 1/8”. Goshen, Connecti-cut. August 6, 1775. The documentextends £16.18.0 to Captain ElishaSill “ … being the sum due to thesoldiers under his command fortraining …” Docketing on verso.Else Very Fine. $350 - up

SIGNED BY OLIVERWOLCOTT JR. AND

JEDEDIAH HUNTINGTON* 37OLIVER WOLCOTT JR.(1760-1833). Secretary of theTreasury under Washington andAdams and Governor of Connecti-cut. Document Signed, “Olvr.Wolcott Jr.” One page, 8 1/4” x 6 1/

2”. Pay Table Office, Connecticut.June 1, 1782. Also signed, across aportion of Wolcott’s signature,“Huntington,” by JEDEDIAHHUNTINGTON (1743-1818).American Revolutionary War Gen-eral. The document extends pay-ment to Fenn Wadsworth, whoserved as a Brigade Major underGeneral Wadsworth in the Con-necticut Militia from 1776 to1779, and subsequently assumed aposition in the Connecticut stategovernment before ill health forcedhim to retire from this post. VeryFine. $400 - up

WAGES DUE A DECEASED PRISONER OF WAR!

$300 - up

THE REVOLUTIONARYSTRAIN AN ARMY

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OLIVER WOLCOTT JR.SIGNS AN ORDER TO PAY

THE STAGGERING SUM OF73,000 LIVRES TO ASUPPLIER OF THE

CONTINENTAL ARMY* 38OLIVER WOLCOTT JR.(1760-1833). Secretary of theTreasury under Washington andAdams and Governor of Connecti-cut. Document Signed, “Olvr.Wolcott Jr.” 8 1/4” x 6 1/2”. Pay TableOffice. December 20, 1780. Thedocument extends Bills on Francein the amount of 73,000 livres toChauncey Whittelsey (1746-1812).Whittelsey, a clothier fromMiddletown, Connecticut, acted asan Army supplier during the Revo-lution during the early 1790s. VeryFine. $750 - up

STATE PAYMENT FORTHE RETURN OF AN

APPRENTICE SERVING INTHE NORTHERN ARMY

* 39Manuscript Document. 8” x 6 3/4”.Connecticut. August 6, 1777. Thedocument extends payment toNehemiah Lewis for “ expense ofsickness that was paid in gettinghome his Apprentice a Soldier inthe Northern Army … Also for agun received by Capt JohnSedgwick …” Very Fine. $250 - up

DISTINGUISHEDREVOLUTIONARY WAR

OFFICER JEREMIAHHALSEY RECEIVESORDERS TO SEEK

RECRUITS FOR THECONTINENTAL ARMY

AND TO SECUREDESERTERS

* 40Document Signed, “Jerh HalseyCapt.” 8 1/4” x 6 1/8”. Hartford.November 1, 1777. The documentacknowledges receipt of a StateTreasury Order for £300 for “ …the purpose of recruiting Men forthe Continental Army- and secur-ing Deserters … ” During the courseof the Revolutionary War,Jeremiah Halsey answered theLexington Alarm, served at theBattle of Crown Point and the cap-ture of Ticonderoga and captainedthe armed sloop “Enterprise,” oneof the first ships in the Americanfleet. Very Fine. $500 - up

SOLDIERS PAID FORCLOTHING LOST DURING

THE DISASTROUS 1776NEW YORK CAMPAIGN

* 41Manuscript Document. 8” x 6 1/2”. Hartford. April 12, 1777. Thedocument extends payment to Cap-tain Benjamin Baldwin for the “… Sundry Losses of Cloathing [sic]sustained by his compy of militia inexpedition to New York 1776 …”Docketing on verso. Fine. $300 - up

* 42OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807), Revolutionary patriot andChief Justice of the U.S. SupremeCourt. Document Signed, “O.Ellsworth.” 8 1/8” x 7 7/8”. Hart-ford. October 9, 1776. The docu-ment extends £88.11.7 to MajorEpaphras Sheldon and Capt. JohnStrong for the boarding of Conti-nental Prisoners stationed in Con-necticut. Very Fine. $400 - up

* 43Document Signed by THOMASSEYMOUR. Revolutionary warsolider and Hartford’s first mayor.8 1/4” x 6 1/2”. Connecticut. Feb-ruary 12, 1776. The document ex-tends payment for “nursing … Sun-dry Sick Soldier in Capt. MottsCompany on their return fromNorthern Army last year …” Fine. $250 - up

1777 PAYMENT FOR ANEXPRESS RIDER

* 44Manuscript Document. 8 1/8” x 6”.Connecticut. October 10, 1777.The document extends payment toRoswell Stanly for riding expressand for loss of clothing. Very Fine. $200 - up

PAYMENT FOR ANEXPRESS RIDER SIGNEDBY THOMAS SEYMOUR

* 45Manuscript Document Signed byTHOMAS SEYMOUR. Revolu-tionary war solider and Hartford’sfirst mayor. 8 3/8” x 4 1/8”. Con-necticut. September 14, 1776. Thedocument extends payment to JohnSkinner for his horses carrying bag-gage express. Very Fine. $200 - up

WAR DATE BOUNTY FORAN OFFICER IN THECONNECTICUT LINE

* 46Partially Printed War-Date Docu-ment Signed, “Marcus Cole Leut.”One page, 7 ½” x 6 ¼”. Hartford.February 4, 1777. The documentreads, in part:

“Received of Pay-Table Commit-tee, their Order on the Treasurerof the State, for Two hundredPounds being for the additionalEncouragement granted by thisState, for inlisting [sic] into theContinental Army, and which I amto improve accordingly, for raisinga Company in the Battalion to becommanded by John DurgeeColonel…Marcus Cole Leut”

Having served in the French andIndian War, Marcus Cole enlistedin the 2nd Connecticut Line at theoutbreak of the RevolutionaryWar. Before retiring from the ser-vice in 1778, Cole rose to the rankof First Lieutenant. Uneven rightedge. Else Very Fine. $300 - up

PAYMENT WITH BILLSDRAWN ON FRANCE

BOARDING CONTI-NENTAL PRISONERS

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* 47£10 state of Connecticut note.Hartford. February 22, 1777.Pinned at center split. Accompa-nied by a Manuscript Document.8” x 6 1/2”. Treasurer’s Office. March13, 1794. The document details theexchange of the £10 note, withinterest, for £13.0.2. An interest-ing Connecticut currency lot.

SECURITIES FORDEPRECIATION

* 481) Partially Printed Pay Order. 8¼” x 6 ½”. Hartford. May 21, 1784.The order “secure [s] the Paymentof Fifty pounds twelve Shillings &2d being the Balance due to DavidHall …”

2) Manuscript Document. Onepage, 8” x 6 ½”. Stratford. July 7,1783. The document reads, in part:“.. Please to deliver to Majr. JohnBenjamin, or bearer, the Securitiesfor Depreciation due to me for myService in the Continental Army toJanuary 1st 1780 …” An interest-ing lot that highlights the effectsof the crushing monetary depreca

tion that befell America during theRevolutionary period. Both VeryFine. $300 - up.

A MERCHANT SHIPTAKEN BY PRIVATEERS

DURING THEREVOLUTION

* 49Autograph Letter Signed, “Sam.Broome” One page, 7 ¾” x 12”.Boston. March 9, 1781. Addressedon integral leaf to “Mr. James Jarvis,Merchant, New London.” Broomewrites, in part:

“… A vessel is arrived at Salemfrom Port au Prince, which brot[sic] an account of the capture ofthe fine large ship Tryton, belongto Salem, on her passage from Portau Prince to Curacao, loaded byyour account of Mr. Marcorelle [?]and Co. , with white Sugars ….You may give discretional ordersto the Captain of your Ship Dis-covery. This gentleman says thatPrivateers are plenty in that pas-sage…”

Paper loss from wax seal on ad-dress leaf and minor edge wear,not affecting text. Else Very Fine.A nice window into the dangersfaced by American merchants dur-ing the American Revolution. $500 - up

THE BUSH FAMILY* 528” x 10” Color photograph of theBush family, apparently taken at ornear their summer home in Maine.Among those pictured are formerPresident George Bush, Sr., formerFirst Lady Barbara Bush, PresidentGeorge Bush, Jr. and First LadyLaura Bush. Back of photographreads: “This photo was producedespecially for the College Republi-can National Committee, Washing-ton, D.C. 20007-0325.” Minorbend at lower left. Else Very Fine. $50 - up

PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

* 50JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848). President of the UnitedStates. Partially Printed Document Signed, “J. Q. Adams,” as Presi-dent. One page, 15 ¾” x 12 ½” framed. With paper wafer seal.The document grants a tract of land located “ … in the Territorynorth west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of the KentuckyRiver …” to “ … Sarah Cunningham Assignee of MaryDonaldson.” Reinforced folds. Very Fine. $600 - up

* 51GEORGE H.W. BUSH (b. 1924)President of the United States.Color photograph of George BushSr. shaking hands with Ambassa-dor John Volpe Signed, “GeorgeBush.” 8” x 10”. No place. Nodate. Extremely Fine. $350 - up

$400 - up

GEORGE BUSH TO JOHN VOLPE

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* 53GEORGE H.W. BUSH. (b.1924). President of the UnitedStates. Photograph of Bush takenduring his inauguration ceremonyinscribed and Signed, “GeorgeBush.” 14 ½” x 12 ¾” framed. Asmall slip mounted below the pho-tograph identifies Bush as the 40th

President of the United States.Extremely Fine. $350 - up

* 54BARBARA BUSH (b. 1925) FirstLady of the United States. NoteSigned, “Barbara Bush,” on hername-imprinted card bearing animage of the White House. Twopages, 6 ¼” x 4 ¼”. Washington.June 12, 1990. Bush writes toLillian Rogers Parks to thank herfor a copy of her book and ex-presses her hope to meet Parks oneday.

Lillian Rogers Parks’ My ThirtyYears Backstairs at the WhiteHouse covered a sixty year periodin the life of the domestic staff inthe White House. In addition toreporting Parks’ experience as aseamstress and maid, it also relatesthe experiences of her mother,‘Maggie’ Rogers, who also servedas a member of the White Housedomestic staff for thirty years.Extremely Fine. $125 - up

GROVER CLEVELAND ISUNABLE TO GET HIS

PRESIDENTIAL PAPERSIN ORDER

* 55GROVER CLEVELAND(1837-1908). President of theUnited States. Autograph LetterSigned, “Grover Cleveland.” Twopages, 4 3/8”x 6 ¾”. Princeton.March 23, 1900. Cleveland writes,in part:

“ I am ashamed to say that any pa-pers I may possibly have that wouldbe useful to you are in such a stateof confusion that I don’t think,even if I have them in possessionthey can be made available. Eversince I left Washington I have beenintending to arrange them — a verylittle at least — but nothing of thekind has been done; and it is notlikely to be entered upon at present… ” Very Fine. $1,000 - up

* 56FRANCES CLEVELAND(1864-1947). First Lady of theUnited States. Autograph LetterSigned, “Frances F. Cleveland,” on816 Madison Avenue letterheadFour pages, 4 3/8” x 7”. New York.December 16, 1890. Clevelandwrites to decline a request fromher correspondent, Mrs. Springer,because she fears it will open herup to many more similar requests. $150 - up

* 57CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). President of the UnitedStates. Photograph of CoolidgeInscribed and Signed, “CalvinCoolidge.” 12 ¾” x 16 ½” framed.Minor toning around image fromprior frame. Else Very Fine. $250 - up

* 58CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). President of the UnitedStates. Typed Letter Signed,“Calvin Cooldige,” as President, onThe White House Washington let-terhead. One page, 7” x 9”. Wash-ington. August 11, 1924. Coolidgewrites regarding a letter being sentby the Chairman of the UnitedStates Shipping Board to export-ers, importers and shippers through-out the nation.

In both his first and second Stateof the Union Addresses, CalvinCoolidge spoke of the necessity ofreorganizing the large merchantfleet America had acquired duringWorld War One under privateownership. It is very likely some

aspect of this process of reorgani-zation that the Chairman of theUntied States Shipping Board ad-dressed in the letter to which Presi-dent Coolidge refers. Two punchholes at top edge, not affecting text.Else Very Fine. $225 - up

* 59GRACE COOLIDGE (1879-1957). First Lady of the UnitedStates. Autograph Letter Signed,“Grace Coolidge,” on her GC let-terhead. Two pages, 5 ¾” x 7 ½”.No place. June 19 , 1929. Coolidgewrites to express her sorrow at hav-ing missed her correspondent dur-ing the latter’s visit toNorthampton and also thanks herfor the lovely pink roses. Very Fine. $175 - up

* 60DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER(1890-1969). President of theUnited States and Supreme Com-mander of the Allied forces in Eu-rope during WW II. Black & Whitephotograph of Thomas E.Stephens’ oil portrait ofEisenhower Inscribed and Signed,“Dwight D. Eisenhower.” 14 3/8” x18 1/8” framed. No place. No date.Extremely Fine. $450 - up

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* 63MAMIE DOUDEISENHOWER (1896-1979).First Lady of the United States.Typed Letter Signed, “MamieDoud Eisenhower,” on The WhiteHouse, Washington letterhead.One page, 6” x 9 ¼”. Washington.June 21, 1955. Accompanied byoriginal The White House, Wash-ington envelope. Eisenhowerwrites to a patient at Walter ReedHospital, in part: “I understandthat the bandages are to be re-moved tomorrow, and I want youto know that our thoughts andprayers will be with you. I wasdistressed to hear of your opera-tion, but sincerely hope that as aresult of it your sight will be per-fect once again …” VF. $175 - up

THE DEATH OFJAMES A. GARFIELD

* 64Autograph Letter Signed, “H.C.Lybrook.” Two pages, 5” x 8”.Dowagiac, Michigan. September15, 1881. The letter reads, in part:“ … The death of the Presidentdoes not appear to excite much feel-ing among our people all that havebeen done they have hung the flagon a pole half way up and theyhave Crepe stretched over the doorof Post office and Mrs. Boatinghas Crepe stretched round the topand on the collumns [sic] of thestoop in front of her shop. Thepeople here are tramping around asusual. There was a company ofsome 6 or 8 persons men andwomen came down from Decaturlast Saturday and got drunk andwere disorderly and they were alltaken before the Justice of thepeace and fined …” ExtremelyFine. $300 - up

LUCRETIA GARFIELDFREE FRANK

* 65LUCRETIA GARFIELD(1832-1918). First Lady of theUnited States. Her free-frankingsignature, “Lucretia R. Garfield,Free” on a 4 1/8” x 3 1/8” enve

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER WRITES TO THELEGENDARY MANUSCRIPT COLLECTOR JUSTIN

TURNER CONCERNING HIS COLLECTION* 61DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). American gen-eral and President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed,“Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on The White House Washington let-terhead. One page, 6 7/8” x 8 7/8” Washington. January 2, 1957.Eisenhower writes to Justin Turner concerning Turner’s wish tomake his collection of historical documents available to educa-tional institutions. Extremely Fine. $900 - up

THE FIRST CAREER SOLDIER TOASSUME THE PRESIDENCY SINCE

ULYSSES GRANT* 62DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969).President of the United States and Supreme Com-mander of the Allied forces in Europe during WWII. Typed Letter Signed, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,”on his name-imprinted letterhead. Hotel Commo-dore, New York, New York. 27” x 17 ½” October25, 1952. Eisenhower writes to thank Mr. PeterFuller for donating cars for Eisenhower’s motorcadeand apologizes for damage done to Fuller’s personalcar during that event. Above letter is a black &white photograph of the Eisenhower’s motorcade asit passes through a mob of Bostonians. A fine displaypiece commemorating the race that resulted in thepresidency of the first career solider since Grant.Photograph shows minor wear and some paper lossat upper left. Else Extremely Fine. $600 - up

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lope. Envelope bears black, circu-lar “WASHINGTON NOV 91905” postal cancellation. Fine. $250 - up

* 66WARREN G. HARDING (1865-1923). President of the UnitedStates. Black & White photographof Harding Inscribed and Signed,“Warren J. Harding.” 12 ¾”x 15¾” framed. No place. No date.Photo credited to Edmonston.Extremely Fine. $300 - up

HARRISON DECLINES ANINVITATION TO ATTEND

A SOCIETY OF THEPOTOMAC REUNION

* 67BENJAMIN HARRISON(1833-1901). President of theUnited States. Manuscript Docu-ment Signed, “Benj. Harrison” onblack bordered 674 North Dela-ware Street674 North DelawareStreet mourning stationery. Onepage, 4 ½” x 7”. Indianapolis, Ind.May 18, 1893. The letter reads, inpart: “…I beg to acknowledge thereceipt of an invitation to attend

the Annual Reunion of the Soci-ety of the Potomac … I regret tosay that it will probably be impos-sible for me to accept this invita-tion, much as I should be pleasedto meet with my comrades of thatgreat army …” Mounting trace onverso and minor edge wear at leftand bottom. Else Fine. $500 - up

BOSTON CELEBRATESWILLIAM HENRY

HARRISON’S INAUGURATION

* 68Autograph Letter Signed, “YourAffct. Father.” Two pages,7 ¾” x9 ¾”. Boston. March 5, 1841. Ad-dressed on integral leaf to “Mr.Charles L. Perkins Plymouth NH.”The letter reads, in part: “…Youhave seen no doubt in the papersomething was to be done by wayof celebrating the inauguration ofPres. Harrison in Boston & you willsee an account of the great Ball atFaneuil Hall & you know we arefamous at Roxbury too for suchtings Several private houses wereilluminated. The Town Hall & c.Rockets were seen in all directions& had it not been for the brightmoonlight it would have had a verybrilliant appearance … This I sup-pose will be the ending of politicalshow & parade for the present & Ihope that it will never again benecessary to repeat what has beengone over the last two years. Weare looking for Prest. Harrison’smessage tomorrow & shall thembe able to judge something of thecourse of policy to be pursed bythe new government. I hope some-thing will be done to bring us bet-ter times …” Paper loss from waxseal on second page, affecting oneword. Else Very Fine. $400 - up

* 69HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). President of the UnitedStates. Photograph of HooverSigned, “Herbert Hoover.” 12 ¼”x15” framed. Extremely Fine. $225 - up

* 70HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). President of the UnitedStates. Typed Letter Signed,“Herbert Hoover,” on his name-imprinted stationery. One page, 7¼” x 10 ½”. The Waldorf AstoriaTowers, New York. May 10, 1950.Hoover writes: “Miss Miller hastold me about your wish to dedi-cate the Annual Survey of Ameri-can Law to me … I just cannottake the time or energy for any fur-ther undertakings at the presenttime. You have to bear in mind thatI am not as young as I used to bewhen we had more opportunity forpersonal relations, and also that Iam burdened down doing what Ican alleviating the mess of this situ-ation …” Very Fine. $250 - up

RARE HERBERT HOOVERSIGNED AUTOGRAPH

NOTE* 71HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). President of the UnitedStates. Autograph Note Signed,“Herbert Hoover.” One page, 8½”x 5 ½”. No place. No date.Hoover writes to his wife: “Havetaken care of Charlotte leaving to-night streamline arrive Sunday [?]morning Kindly have Ross meet meBerkeley no one else with him … ”Autograph documents fromHerbert Hoover rarely come tomarket. A great opportunity for thepresidential collector. Very Fine. $1,000 - up

* 72LOU HENRY HOOVER(1874-1944). First Lady of theUnited States. Typed Letter Signed,“Lou Henry Hoover,” on gold-em-bossed The White House, Wash-ington letterhead. One page, 5 1/8”x 8 1/8”. Washington, D.C. October8, 1929. Accompanied by originalThe White House, Washington en-velope. With black, circular“WASHINGTON, D.C. 1929 OCT14” postal cancellation. Hooverwrites to the celebrated harpsi-chordist Lewis Richards to thankhim for his performance at theWhite House and to offer herapologies for having cut short hisperformance on account of hertired guests. Extremely Fine. $175 - up

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FOUR LANGUAGE SHIP’S PAPERSIGNED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON

* 73THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of theUnited States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Th Jefferson,”as President. Mounted with a printed image of Jefferson and asmall plague in a 27 ¼” x 38” frame. No place. May 1801.COUNTERSIGNED by LEVI LINCOLN as Acting Secretaryof State. The document is Four Language Ship’s Paper for oneAmos Follansbe, master of the Ship Rebecca. With paper waferSeal of State. Minor paper loss at folds and minor toning, notaffecting Jefferson’s signature. Else Very Fine. $5,000 - up

* 74ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875). President of the UnitedStates. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Andrew Johnson,”as President. 21”x 17” framed. Washington. February 20, 1866.Countersigned by HUGH MCCULLOCH (1808-1895) as U.S.Treasury Secretary. The document appoints Enoch Y. Currier asCollector of Customs for Newburyport, Massachusetts. Ex-tremely Fine. $1,250 - up

* 75ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875). President of the UnitedStates. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Andrew Johnson,”as President. 18”x 15 ½” framed. Washington. July 7, 1865.Countersigned by HUGH MCCULLOCH (1808-1895) as U.S.Treasury Secretary. The document appoints Enoch Y. Currier asCollector of Customs for Newburyport, Massachusetts. Paperloss affects McCulloch’s signature and small pinhole at centerfold. Else Very Fine. $1,250 - up

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LADY BIRD JOHNSONSIGNS A COPY OF

LINCOLN’S GETTYSBURGADDRESS

* 79CLAUDIA “LADY BIRD”JOHNSON (1912-2007). FirstLady of the United States. Aprinted copy of Lincoln’sGettysburg Address signed, “LadyBird Johnson.” One page, 6 ¼”x 9“. A wonderful and unique asso-ciation of Lincoln and anotherprominent figure in the history ofthe battle for civil right inAmerica, Lady Bird Johnson, who,during the 1964 election campaign,made the first solo whistlestoptour of a First lady in order topromote the Civil Rights Act. VeryFine. $250 - up

SEEKING ANDREW JACKSON’S AUTOGRAPH* 76Autograph Letter Signed, “Alfred Balch.” One page, 7 5/8”x11”. Nashville. December 13, 1843. Addressed on integralleaf. With red, circular “NEW YORK” postal cancellation.Balch writes, in part: “ The promise I made to send you theautograph of General Jackson has not been forgotten … Iaddressed him a note on this subject to which he made areply and in which he acknowledge the honor which yourrequest implied: but this note was mislaid and thereupon Icharged a divine little widow who is a member of thefamily at the Hermitage to recover it … she has always saidthat the next time I came she would be sure to have it …The old Hero if he lives, which is exceedingly doubtful willbe seventy seven years of age the fiftieth of the comingMarch … ” A friend of Andrew Jackson, Alfred Balch wasappointed Commissioner of the Indian Treaties duringJackson’s presidency. Subsequently, Balch was appointedfederal district court judge for the state of Florida by Presi-dent Van Buren in 1840. Very Fine. $750 - up

LETTER WITH A FIRST PERSON DESCRIPTION OF DINNER WITH ANDREW JACKSON

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Autograph Letter Signed, “Sarah Tomlinson,” on embossed Senate, U.S. stationery. Four pages, 20 ½”x 16. Framed in a two-sided archival frame, allowing both sides of letter to be read easily. Washington,D.C. December 15, 1835. Tomlinson writes to her sister, in part: “ … We are invited to dine with thePresident today. We, at first, thought of declining owing to ill health, but the weather is delightfultoday again, as warm as spring. We are well comparatively speaking, and we really have no apology tooffer. This is about one of his first parties. I believe he has given one to the Foreign ministers andHeads of Department. Mr. & Mrs. Lay are invited to night; Mr. Knight and Mr. Frelinghuysen are togo on Thursday … ”

Tomlinson continues to write the following morning: “We went to the Presidents yesterday. The Partywas the largest he will probably give this winter. The old General appeared in very good spirits. Theladies were very much dressed and made a splendid show. The Table was filled almost to crowding. Icould hear some sly words among the Gentlemen about big sleeves … ”

Our letter’s author, Sarah Tomlinson, was the wife of Connecticut Senator GIDEON TOMLINSON(1780-1854). There are some fold repairs. Else Very Good. $750 - up

LBJ APPOINTS A CONSULAR OFFICER

* 78LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973).President of the United States. PartiallyPrinted Document Signed, “Lyndon B.Johnson,” as President of the United States.COUNTERSIGNED by DEAN RUSK(1909-1994) as Secretary of State. 15 ¾”x12” framed. Washington, D.C. September1, 1966. With Seal of State at lower left.The document appoints George H. Lane asa “ … Consular Officer of the United Statesof America …” Extremely Fine. $800 - up

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* 81[JOHN F. KENNEDY] (1917-1963). President of the UnitedStates. Printed document bearingKennedy’s printed signature. 18½” x 22 ½” framed. The docu-ment honors “ … the memory ofPatrick L. Geary …” a recentlydeceased, honorably dischargedveteran. With gold embossed Sealof State. Mounted below a gold,circular medallion bearing a em-bossed bust of Kennedy. Verso offrame is Plexiglas, allowing theoriginal envelope and a mailingregarding the process of receivingthe honorary certificate to beviewed. Certificate shows someminor folds. Else Very Fine. $125 - up

LADY BIRD JOHNSON FONDLY REMEMBERS THE DAY HER HUSBANDSIGNED THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT

* 80CLAUDIA “LADY BIRD” JOHNSON (1912-2007). First Lady of the United States. Auto-graph Letter Signed, “Lady Bird Johnson,” on letterhead bearing an illustration of the LBJ Ranch.One page, 6 ¼”x 8 ½”. Stonewall, Texas. No date. Johnson writes, in part: “It would be impos-sible to pick one day out of all the five years and two months of Lyndon’s Presidency that was themost memorable But certainly one of the days was when he signed the education bill that willaffect thousands of children over the land and I think enlarge their opportunities- and the placehe chose to sign it was beside the little one-room school house in Texas which he had attendedwhen he was only four years old … ”

Our letter makes a touching reference to Lyndon Johnson’s ratification of the Elementary andSecondary Education Act on April 11, 1965. Signed on the lawn of Johnson’s former school andin front of his first school teacher, this act was the first federal general aid to education law andfocused on disadvantaged children in city slums and rural areas. An important act that openededucational opportunities to disadvantaged youths, the act also had a strong personal resonancewith Johnson, who had seen first hand the educational obstacles poor children faced during histime as a teacher at the Welhausen School. Extremely Fine. $500 - up

PRESIDENT LINCOLN APPOINTS A CUSTOMSCOLLECTOR FOR NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS

* 82ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865). President of the United States. Partially Printed DocumentSigned, “Abraham Lincoln,” as President. 23 ¾” x 17 ½” framed. Washington. April 12, 1861.COUNTERSIGNED by SALMON P. CHASE (1808-1873) as U.S. Treasury Secretary. The docu-ment appoints Enoch Y. Currier as Collector of Customs for Newburyport, Massachusetts. ExtremelyFine. $4,500 - up

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* 84THELMA “PAT” NIXON(1912-1993). First Lady of theUnited States. Typed Letter Signed,“Patricia Nixon,” on The WhiteHouse, Washington letterhead. Onepage, 6 ¼” x 9 ¼”. Washington.January 18, 1972. Nixon writes,in part: “I very much appreciated

your warm letter concerning myrecent trip to Liberia, Ghana, andthe Ivory Coast. It was indeed aspecial privilege and pleasure torenew friendships with our WestAfrican neighbors in these coun-tries and to convey the greetingsand goodwill of the Americanpeople. This official and substan-tive trip also provided me a uniqueopportunity to enjoy the culturalheritage of each country … ”

Thelma “Pat” Nixon held the recordas the most-traveled First Lady untilHillary Clinton made the WhiteHouse her home. One of Mrs.Nixon’s first solo official trips abroadwas the above noted journey toGhana and Liberia, where she ad-dressed the nations’ congresses andalso met with heads of state. VeryFine. $175 - up

NANCY REAGAN ON THE“ … PLAGUE OF DRUG

ABUSE …”* 86NANCY REAGAN (b. 1921).Typed Letter Signed, “Nancy

Reagan,” on The White House let-terhead. One page, 6 ¼” x 9 ½”.Washington. August 8, 1985.Reagan writes, in part: “Thank youso much for forwarding the tapeCOCAINE BLUES … It was in-deed well-done and should be seenby as many as possible, be theystraight or addicted to such an in-sidious drug. I am very encouragedthat the plague of drug abuse isreceiving such wide publicity. Thereis no doubt in my mind that wemust keep the problem before thepublic if we want to change thecourse and reverse the disastrousconsequences …” Great contentfrom a central figure in the Ameri-can “War on Drugs” and coiner ofthe phrase “Just Say No.” Very Fine. $400 - up

“I am extremely pleased to have the photostats youenclosed of letters which Abraham Lincoln wrote toone of your forebears. I never cease to be thrilled by

the beauty of his prose.”

* 83RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). President of the UnitedStates. Typed Letter Signed, “Richard Nixon,” on Office of theVice President, Washington letterhead. One page, 8” x 10 ½”.Washington. July 20, 1959. Nixon writes, in part: “ … I amextremely pleased to have the photostats you enclosed of letterswhich Abraham Lincoln wrote to one of your forebears. I nevercease to be thrilled by the beauty of his prose. You must certainlytake pride in these treasured family possessions … I hope youknow how grateful I am to you for writing as you did …” VeryFine. $1,500 - up

NIXON ON THE PROSE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

A SCARCE ALS BY SARAH POLK* 85SARAH CHILDRESS POLK (1803-1891). First Lady of theUnited States. Autograph Letter Signed, “Mrs James K. Polk.”One page, 4 7/8” x 8”. Polk Place. April 7, 1888. Polk writes toacknowledge the receipt of proof sheets and informs her corre-spondent that she sees no errors of consequence. Mounting tapeand paper loss at top edge, not affecting text. Fine. $1,000 - up

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* 87RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004). President of the UnitedStates. Color photo of Reaganmounted to a blind-embossed Re-publican Presidential Task Forcesheet inscribed and Secretariallysigned. “Ronald Reagan.” 13” x15 ½” framed. No place. No date.Extremely Fine. $100 - up

TEMPORARYAPPOINTMENT SIGNED

BY FRANKLIN D.ROOSEVELT AS ACTING

SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

* 88FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT(1882-1945). President of theUnited States. Partially PrintedDocument Signed, “Franklin D.Roosevelt,” as Acting Secretary ofthe Navy on Navy Department let-terhead. One page, 8” x 10 3/8”.Washington. May 8, 1919. Thedocument temporarily appointsRalph H. Smith an Ensign. Withblind-embossed Navy Seal. Twopunch holes and discoloration frompaperclip at top. Fine. $350 - up

* 90FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT(1882-1945). President of theUnited States. Partially PrintedDocument Signed, “Franklin D.Roosevelt,” as Acting Secretary ofthe Navy on Navy Department let-terhead. One page, 8” x 10 3/8”.Washington. August 25, 1919. Thedocument temporarily appointsRalph H. Smith an Ensign. Withblind-embossed Navy Seal and two“Office of Commandant First Na-val District” stamps. Two punchholes and discoloration frompaperclip at top. Fine. $350 - up

FDR ON THEUPCOMING MARCH OF

DIMES FUND DRIVE* 91FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT(1882-1945). President of theUnited States. Typed Letter Signed,“Franklin D. Roosevelt,” as Presi-dent, on The White House Wash-ington letterhead. One page, 7” x 87/8”. Washington. November 16,1936. Roosevelt writes, in part: “… I should appreciate it very muchif you would ask the Trustees ofthe Foundation to give me imme-diately their recommendations inregard to Colonel Doherty’s offer.My own views are that the nationalfight against Infantile Paralysis can-not cease. It must go on! There-fore, if the Trustees deem it wise, Ishall be glad again to loan my com-ing birthday for this purpose … ”

The chairman of a large oil holdingcompany, Henry L. Doherty pro-vided a portion of the funding forthe yearly fund drive for polio re-search known as the March ofDimes, an event that, as noted inour letter, took place on FDR’sbirthday. In addition to this fineassociation noted in our letter, therecipient of our letter, BasilO’Conner, Roosevelt’s legal part-ner, close friend and advisor, alsodeserves note. During the courseof their long friendship, the twomen founded two organizationsdevoted to the rehabilitation ofpolio patients as well as researchon the treatment and prevent ofthat disease. Extremely Fine. $1,000 - up

FDR TO HEALTH ADVOCATE JAC AUER

* 89FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945). President of theUnited States. Black and white photograph of Roosevelt at hisdesk inscribed and signed, “For my Friend Jac Auer from FranklinRoosevelt.” 15 1/2” x 121/2” framed. Jac Auer was a advocate ofexercise and healthy living during the early 20th century. Hopingto increase the lifespan of the American businessman through avaried exercise regime, Auer served as the subject of two sepa-rate chapbooks published in the years prior to World War One.From our inscription, it appears likely that Auer’s exercise andhealthy living methods were one of the treatments attempted byRoosevelt after a battle with Polio left the future presidentparalyzed from the waist down. Crack at left third of photo-graph, slightly affecting Roosevelt’s signature. Else Very Fine. $900 - up

TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED BYFRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AS ACTING

SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

REAGAN SECRETARIAL

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“ … I DID NOT ADVOCATETHE DRINKING OF

WHISKEY OR GIN … ”

* 92ELEANOR ROOSEVELT(1884-1962). Typed Letter Signed,“Eleanor Roosevelt,” on 49 East65th Street New York, NY letter-head. Two pages, 6” x 6 ¾”. NewYork. January 17, 1933. Accompa-nied by original envelope and thefour page speech reference byRoosevelt in her letter. Rooseveltwrites, in part:

“ … I am enclosing a copy of myspeech so that you may read ex-actly what I did say. You will seethat I did not advocate the drink-ing of whiskey or gin. I am drypersonally and would hardly sug-gest that any one, let alone a girl,should do this. I stated, however,conditions which no matter howdry we are, we must face in manycities and country district and I havecome to the conclusion that tem-perance must be preached evenahead of total abstinence, muchthough I prefer total abstinencemyself …” Despite the stand takenby Mrs. Roosevelt in this letter, theEighteenth Amendment to theConstitution which made Prohibi-tion law would be repealed by herhusband’s ratification of of theTwenty-first Amendment beforethe close of 1933. Nice contentfrom the tail-end of the Prohibi-tion years! Very Fine. $400 - up

TWO CHOICE BACHRACHPHOTOS OF ELEANORROOSEVELT IN THE

WHITE HOUSE

* 93ELEANOR ROOSEVELT(1884-1962). First Lady of theUnited States. Black and whiteBachrach portrait photograph ofRoosevelt in formal dress standingbefore a fireplace. 8 ¾” x 11 ¾”.Bound in a blue and gray “ABachrach Portrait” folder. Ex-tremely Fine. $125 - up

* 94ELEANOR ROOSEVELT(1884-1962). First Lady of theUnited States. Black and whiteBachrach portrait photograph ofRoosevelt in formal dress seated atreading desk. 8 ¾” x 11 ¾”. Boundin a blue and gray “A BachrachPortrait” folder. Extremely Fine. $125 - up

* 96THEODORE ROOSEVELT(1858-1919). Typed Letter Signed,“Theodore Roosevelt,” on TheOutlook letterhead. One page, 6¾” x 7 ½”. New York. December9, 1912. To HAROLD J.HOWLAND, a member of TheOutlook editorial staff. Rooseveltwrites, in part: “Just a line to wishyou well and to say how I wish Icould see you in person. There isvery much I have to talk over withyou. I am looking forward eagerlyto your return …” $450 - up

* 95THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919). President of theUnited States. An 8” x 12” photograph of Roosevelt inscribedand Signed, “Theodore Roosevelt.” No place. March 19, 1909.Image is credited to Harris & Ewing, Washington D.C., and ismounted within a 13 ½” x 16 ½” gold frame. A fine displaypiece. $2,500 - up

TR ON OUTLOOK LETTERHEAD

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THEODORE ROOSEVELTTLS

* 97THEODORE ROOSEVELT(1858-1919). Historian, naturalist,26th President, and first Americanto be awarded the Nobel PeacePrize (1906). Typed Letter Signed,“T. Roosevelt,” on Metropolitanletterhead. One page, 12 5/8” x 147/8” framed. New York. March 10,1917. Roosevelt writes, “I am verysorry, but I haven’t such a paper asyou suggest. I wish I had … ” Tearsat folds and toning from tape re-pair, slightly affecting Roosevelt’s

signature. Fine. $300 - up

* 99EDITH ROOSEVELT (1861-1948). First Lady of the UnitedStates. Autograph Letter Signed,“Edith K. Roosevelt,” on SagamoreHill Oyster Bay New York letter-head. Four pages, 5 ¼” x 6 ½”.Oyster Bay, New York. April 5,1939. Roosevelt writes regardingbirds she has recently viewed, in-cluding the “majestic” flight of aneagle. She also comments upon thedeath of her friend Mrs.Shadbold[?]. Extremely Fine.

$275 - up

TAFT TLS WITHAUTOGRAPHCORRECTION

* 100WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT(1857-1930). President of theUnited States. Typed Letter Signed,“Wm. H. Taft,” on blind-embossedEmbassy of the United States ofAmerica letterhead. One page, 7¼”x 10 ½”. 29 Chesham Place.June 24, 1922. With square, red“Received English SpeakingUnion” stamp. Taft writes: “ I haveno objection to doing what yousuggest, but I should think youmight, after the lunch was served,let the 200 in the adjoining roomcome in to the speaking, movingsome tables …” Very Fine. $275 - up

* 101HELEN TAFT (1861-1943).First Lady of the United States.Autograph Letter Signed, “HelenH. Taft,” on The White House,Washington stationery. Two pages,4 ¼” x 5 ¾”. Washington. Friday,May 5, no year. Taft writes to hap-pily accept a planting from the fa-mous redwood trees for transplantto the White House grounds. VeryFine. $175 - up

HARRY TRUMAN WRITESTO THE PRESIDENT OF

THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR

INFANTILE PARALYSIS* 102HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). President of the UnitedStates. Typed Letter Signed, “HarryS. Truman,” on The White House,Washington letterhead. One page,8” x 10 ½”. Washington. Decem-ber 2, 1948. Truman writes to thepresident of the National Founda-tion for Infantile Paralysis concern-ing plans for the organization’s1949 drive and to praise the hu-manitarian work of the founda-tion. Extremely Fine. $500 - up

* 103WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). President of the UnitedStates. Typed Letter Signed,“Woodrow Wilson.” One page, 7½” x 9 ½”. Princeton, New Jersey.June 26, 1900. Wilson regretfullydeclines an invitation to a dinnerto be given in London. ExtremelyFine. $350 - up

* 98THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919). Historian, natu-ralist, 26th President (1901-1909) and first American to beawarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1906). Astor Trust CompanyCheck Signed, “Theodore Roosevelt.” 23 1/2” x 16 1/2” framed.New York. July 1, 1913. Punch cancellations do not affectRoosevelt’s signature. Mounted beside a black & white photo-graph of Roosevelt and above a plague identifying Rooseveltand some of his accomplishments. Extremely Fine. $800 - up

BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED TR CHECK

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* 104ELLEN WILSON (1860-1914)First Lady of the United States.Autograph Letter Signed, “Ellen A.Wilson,” on “Prospect” Princeton,New Jersey stationery. Three pages,4 ¾” x 6 3/8”. Princeton, NJ. No-vember 19, 1910. Accompanied byoriginal envelope addressed inWilson’s hand. With black, circu-lar “PRINCETON NOV 19 1910”postal cancellation. Wilson writesasking a friend to visit her and herfamily, comments upon her family’simpending depart from Princetonand expresses her distress in hear-ing of the troubles faced by a mu-tual acquaintance. Very Fine. $400 - up

SCARCE TLS FROMWOODROW WILSON’S

ELDEST DAUGHTER, WHODIED IN A MONASTERY

IN INDIA* 105MARGARET WOODROWWILSON (1886-1944). Eldestchild of Woodrow Wilson. Shenever married and expatriated toIndia where she died at a monas-tery in Pondicherry. Scarce TypedLetter Signed, “Margaret WoodrowWilson,” on The Biow Companyletterhead. New York. August 15,1923. Wilson writes to accept anoffer to serve as a judge in one ofthe divisions of the RichmondBorough Baby Parade. ExtremelyFine. $200 - up

THE CIVIL WAR

G.B. MATTHEW’S LEE AND HIS GENERALS* 106GEORGE BAGBY MATTHEWS (1857-1935). American artist and lithographer. His Lee and HisGenerals print. 26 3/4” x 15 1/2”. No place. 1907. Born in Virginia, G.B. Matthews studied in Paris withportrait painter Carolus Duran before commencing a career in and around Washington, D.C. Drawn tohistorical subjects, Matthews is best known for his depictions of Lee and His Generals, The Battle of theMerrimac with the Monitor, and Last of the Wooden Navy. Although many of the figures pictured inMatthews’ fine image of Lee and his Generals had never gathered together during the war, and anumber of the generals were dead by the war’s end, the public did not care that the grouping itself wasimagined. Rather, this Matthews’ print was much praised for the poignant and chivalrous presentationof the Confederate military. Minor paper loss and toning at edges. Else Very Fine. $750 - up

RARE REMNANT OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAGTHAT FLEW OVER FT. MORGAN DURING THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY

* 107Fabric remnant professionally matted below a black and whiteimage of Louis Prang’s Battle of Mobile Bay and above a history ofthe battle. 11” x 14” matted on a two pieces of foam core board.Accompanied by images of the flag with a note hand-written byJames C. Palmer, the Union Fleet Surgeon who retrieved this rarerelic. Listed as “one of the ten most endangered battle sites” bythe Civil War Preservation Trust, Fort Morgan was bombarded byAdmiral Farragut’s fleet for several weeks during the Battle ofMobile Bay before its commander, Confederate General Pagesurrendered to Union forces on August 23, 1864. This Unionvictory not only shut down one of the last two remaining Con-federate ports, but provided a significant boost for AbrahamLincoln’s bid for re-election. Very Fine. $400 - up

Confederate

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* 109C H R I S T O P H E RMEMMINGER (1803-1888)American politician and first Sec-retary of the Treasury for the Con-federate States of America. Stockcertificate stub for 3014 sharessigned by Memminger as attorneyfor Mr. Perdicaris [?] and Mr. Hoy.5 1/2” x 7” Charleston. March 11,1858. Additionally, Memmingerhas signed a second time on trans-fer portion of the stub as attorney.Edge wear at left, not affectingtext. Else Fine. A nice double-signed piece from this leading fig-ure in the Confederacy. $250 -up

CONFEDERATE POSTAL DEPARTMENTCONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT AND SCHEDULE

* 108Partially Printed Document. Two pages, 8 1/2”x 13 7/8. Confeder-ate States of American Post Office Department, Contract Bu-reau. August 22, 1863. The document lists L.D. McMakin as thecontractor for Mail Route # 1966 from Spartanburg toMorrittsville, [?] South Carolina. It also lists the route’s scheduleand provides printed instructions regarding the Postmaster’s re-sponsibility as regards contractors.

Even with able administrators such as Postmaster General JohnReagan, the postal service of the Confederate States of Americafound itself continually interrupted by Northern blockades andthe invading Union Army. Prior to his appointment to this troubledorganization, L.D. McMakin had served as a corporal in theThird South Carolina Reserves. A nice piece of Confederatepostal history. Some paper loss at center fold. Else Fine. $800 - up

STOCK STUB AND RECEIPT OF THE CHARLESTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY

SIGNED TWICE BY MEMMINGER

TWO RELICS FROM THE CONFEDERACY’SINFAMOUS LIBBY PRISON

* 110A crosscut section of a tide water cypress beam and an iron nailfrom the Confederacy’s Libby Prison. 14” x 11” matted. Thesetwo items are mounted beside two copy images of the prison,one shows the prison commandant standing in front of the build-ing during the Civil War and the other the reconstructed prisonand its beams as they appeared during a museum exhibit in Chi-cago. Below the two relics is a brief account of the prison duringthe war as well as commentary on the subsequent journey of theconstruction materials up until October of 2006. Accompaniedby numerous newspaper articles tracing the history and owner-ship of these interesting items as well as a statement as to theirauthenticity. Most recently, these pieces were owned by RobertWilley. Two great relics from the Confederacy’s most infamousprison! Very Fine. $400 - up

JAMES LONGSTREET* 1111870, Louisiana. Stock certificate for 50 shares of the New Orleans& North Eastern Rail Road Company. Black with a light purplebackground printing. Engraved vignette of a steam locomotive attop center, female at left. Signed as president of the company byJAMES LONGSTREET. A scarce certificate of which just asmall quantity of less than 20 surfaced. This is the first time we havehad Longstreet on a stock. Lightly Pen cancelled and Very Fine. $1,200 - up

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A CONFEDERATE PRISONER OF WAR AT

FORT LOOKOUT WRITESTO HIS FATHER, ASOLDIER IN THE

UNION ARMY* 113Autograph Letter Signed, “ PhillipHarding,” a member of the Vir-ginia 9th. Two pages, 5 1/2” x 9”.Point Lookout. March 1, 1864.Accompanied by original envelopeaddressed to “Mr. Wm. J. HardingGen Patricks Hd. Quarters Armyof the Potomac.” With circular,bullseye and “Point Lookout Mar2” postal cancellations. Pen nota-tions on envelope read, “201 H(OCGP) Mich 9 64 215 H A.G.O.1864” The letter reads, in part:

“ … I am well at present and hop-ing when you Receive these few

lines you may be enjoying the sameBlessing as it leaves me at present.Thank God I am a prisoner andhave been catch since the 4th ofFebruary I was taken in the NorthCarliner[sic] near Newborn. DearFather I would like to see you verymuch, but if you can’t come andseem me I would like for you tosend me a little money as I am inneed of it very much … CousinWestley is heare [sic] with me hehas Been prisoner eight months.

The Union prison at Point Look-out, Maryland, located at the south-ern tip of St. Mary’s County, wasthe largest Union prisoner of warcamp of the Civil War. Establishedfollowing the Battle ofGettysburg, the camp, designed tohold 10,000 prisoners, operatedfrom June of 1863 to June of 1865.Conveniently located near thebattlegrounds in the East, the num-ber of inmates in the camp gener-ally fluctuated between 12,500 to20,000 during the war years, whichled to shortages of shelter, foodand clothing. A great letter thatcaptures the divisive nature of theCivil War, a national conflict thatoften saw members of the samehousehold on opposing ends of thebattlefield. $500 - up

COLOR MAGNUS SONGSHEET “TRAMP! TRAMP!TRAMP! THE PRISONER’S

HOPE”* 1145”x 8” song sheet with a hand-col-ored image of Bell Isle at top cen-ter. The song bemoans imprison-ment at Bell Isle and looks forwardto an eventual return home.Duringthe Civil War, Belle Isle was usedas a Confederate Civil War Prison.Affording little protection fromthe elements for the nearly 10,000Union soldier imprisoned thereduring the course of the war, ex-posure played a major role in theprison’s high death toll. Minor bleedthrough from stamp on verso, notaffecting text. Else Fine $75 - up

Union

* 115FITZ JOHN PORTER (1822-1901) Union General; FollowingSecond Mansassas, Porter was ac-cused of failure to carry out ordersby General Pope, was court-martialed and cashiered from theArmy. His visiting card with Auto-graph Sentiment and signature onverso. Morristown, N.J. December29, 1883. Pope writes: “Withplease I fill your flattering request.Respectfully Yours Fitz John Por-ter” Mounting trace on front ofcalling card affect Porter’s lastname. Else Very Fine. $200 - up

STAR FROM THEUNIFORM OF A MEMBER

OF THE 20TH

CONNECTICUT INFANTRYVOLUNTEERS

* 116[CIVIL WAR] Five pointed redcloth star with metal coiling aroundedges and metal “20” at center. Ap-proximately 2” point to point.During the course of the war, the20th Conn. saw action at, amongother battles, Chancellorsville,Gettysburg, Atlanta and Savannah.The wearer of this star, Abial S.Holt, enlisted as 1st Sergeant inAugust of 1862 and was promotedto 2nd Lieutenant in February of1863 before resigning his commis-sion in April of 1864. Very Fine.

A CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR PRISONER WRITES FROM CAMP DELAWARE

* 112Autograph Letter Signed, “Wm. S. Lybrook.” One page, 7 ¼” x9”. Fort Delaware. July 3, 1862. Accompanied by original enve-lope. With “Delaware” postal cancellation and notation statingthat the letter had been examined prior to leaving Fort Dela-ware. Lybrook writes, in part: “You will doubtless be very muchastonished to receive such a letter … I am here a prisoner ofWar, was taken near Richmond on 31st May & was sent here afew days since. I am here entirely destitute of friends … & noaway of getting anything from beyond our lines at present … ”Lybrook goes on to speak of his complete lack of funds andcloses with the following post script, “… All letters are exam-ined going & coming.” Over the course of the Civil War, theUnion prison at Fort Delaware held some 40,000 men, includ-ing the author of our letter, William Lybrook. Lybrook is listedas a member of the 15th Louisiana Infantry, which was orga-nized near Richmond, VA in the summer of 1862. $500 - up

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LOVELY SHERIDANCABINET PHOTO

* 117PHILIP HENRY SHERIDAN(1831-1888). General. Fine for-mal, gilt-edged photograph ofSheridan in full military dress.Taken by “C. Parker, 477 Penn.Ave, Washington D.C.” Some mi-nor edge wear. Else Very Fine. $150 - up

GENERAL ORDERS NO 4* 118Printed Document. One page, 4¼” x 6 7/8”. War Department, Ad-jutant General’s Office, Washing-ton. February 26, 1861. The docu-ment details regulations regardingArmy uniforms. Paper loss at rightedge, not affecting text. Else VeryFine. $100 - up

LOT OF FOUR COLORMAGNUS SONGSHEETS

* 120Four full color illustrated MagnusSongsheets: “Just After the Battle,Mother,” Victory at Last,” “MotherDear, I’m Thinking of You” and“Home Without a Mother.” 5” x

8”. Minor paper loss at lower leftedge of “Just After the Battle,Mother.” Else all Fine.

The American Civil War not onlyoffered fertile seeds for the flow-ering of poetry and verse, but alsoinspired a remarkable increase inthe popularity of song sheets. Rang-ing from ballads of battles to comicsongs, these sheets, each offeringnew verses for well known tunes,saw sales steadily decline after thetense years of America’s Civil Warhad passed. $250 - up

CAMP SONG, NO.1, TOTHE 5TH REGIMENT NEW HAMPSHIRE

VOLUNTEERS* 121Printed Document. One page, 9”x 10 ½”. Camp California, Va. De-cember 25, 1861. Accompaniedby original envelope. With black,circular “ALEXANDIRA VA”postal cancellation. Printed at theStandard Office, corner of Fultonand Pineapple Streets. The songcontains twenty verses detailingthe journey of the 5th regimentfrom Concord, NH, toBladensburg, MD, with humorousaccounts of the company’s regi-ments and officers. This song waspublished shortly after the forma-tion of the 5th Regiment NH Vol-unteers in October of 1861. Ex-tremely Fine. $200 - up

* 122186-. Uncut sheet of three unis-sued 6th Regiment Ohio Volunteerspay orders. “Sutler’s Office, 6thRegiment Ohio Volunteers... Pay-master U.S.A. for 6th Regt. OhioVolunteers, pay to the order ofE.Kelsey, Sutler, .... Very Fine. $100 - up

* 119Printed Broadside. 8 3/8” x 9 1/4”. New York. No date. Printed byFrancis & Loutrel. The broadside offers the services of the lawfirm of Nettleton, Gilbert & Camp to those soldiers dischargedon account of battle wounds who wish to receive a $100 bounty.Based out of New York, the law firm of Nettleton, Gilbert &Camp offered to make collection of pay, bounties and pensionsdue to Union soldiers at reduced rates. Very Fine. $750 - up

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INVITATION TO A PICNICAND BALL AT THE

HEADQUARTERS OFCOLONEL PERCY

WYNDHAM AND HISSTAFF

* 123Printed Invitation. 4” x 2 1/2”. Thisinvitation to a picnic and ball to beheld on Bushrod Hunter’s estate onAugust 1, 1863 is extended to aMr. H. Beaumont. PercyWyndham (1833-1879) fought forFrance, Austria and for Garibaldibefore joining the Union Army in1861. Serving until late 1863,Wyndham’s most outstanding per-formance came during the Battleof Brandy Station. During thisbattle, he bravely led his cavalrydirectly into enemy lines, fightinghand to hand, and then orderedthem to fight their way back out!Wyndham’s adventurous lifestylecontinued until his death, whichcame when the hot air balloon hewas riding in burst in midair whilehe was in India. Very Fine. $125 - up

BLANK TENNESSEE CIVILWAR LOYALTY OATH

* 124Printed Document. One page, 8 3/

8” x 5 ¼”. Tennessee. The blankdocument attests loyalty to theUnited States and denies any pre-vious political or military serviceto the Confederate States ofAmerica. Minor dampstaining, notaffecting text. Else Extremely Fine. $200 - up

INVITATION TO THEUNVEILING OF THE JOHN

A. LOGAN MONUMENT* 125Printed Invitation for “the Unveil-ing of the Monument erected bythe State of Illinois in Honor ofMajor General John A. Logan.”Two pages, 8 1/8” x 10 3/8”. Lineengraving of Logan at top centerof first page. The second page iden-tifies the Committee of Arrange-ments and the Reception Commit-tee as well as Grand Marshall Gen-eral John Brooke and Chief ofStaff Major Edward Young.

In addition to his service in theMexican-American War and theCivil War, JOHN A. LOGAN(1826-1886) was a state Senatorfrom Illinois and an unsuccessfulcandidate for Vice President of theUnited States. Mounting trace ofverso of second page and toningon first page. Else Very Fine. $175 - up

A UNION SOLDIER IS PAIDFOR HIS ROLE IN

SUPPRESSING 1862 DRAFTRIOTS IN SCHUYLKILL,

PENNSYLVANIA* 126Partially Printed Document. Onepage, 8 1/2” x 3 1/2”. Washington,D.C. January 7, 1865. The docu-ment extends payment to John F.Rodes, a Private in Company E,First Regiment, Infantry, ReserveBrigade, First Division, Pennsylva

nia Militia “ … for service to assistin quelling the Riots in the Countyof Schuylkill, in the Month of May,1862, as per orders of his Excel-lency, Governor Curtin, Com-mander-in-Chief …” $75 - up

UNION PRISON CAMPDOUGLAS

* 127Autograph Letter Signed, “OrsonP. Bestor.” Four pages, 7 ¼” x 9 7/

8”. Camp Douglas. July 25th 1862.Bestor, a member of Co D in the69th Illinois Volunteers, writes, inpart:“ … I think I enlisted for threemonths & we are here to guard theprisoners there are two whole regi-ments & 2 or 3 companies besides& over 9000 prisoners they are dy-ing off fast & I should think that 6per day was not too high to set itat. There has been but two deathsin our reg. since we came here …Three has been 2 alarms given sincewe have been here … several ofthe guards fired off their guns &called for the guard we all had toform in ranks to be prepared for afight for it was thought that therebels were breaking out …” Dur-ing the course of the Civil War,nearly 18,000 Confederate prison-ers passed through Camp Douglas,which eventually came to beknown as the North’s”Andersonville” for its inhumaneconditions. Some very minor ton-ing. Else very Fine. $400 - up

A UNION SOLDIERBEMOANS THE

EMANCIPATIONPROCLAMATION

* 128Autograph Letter Signed, “ L.B.Wort.” Four pages, 4 7/8” x 7 3/4”.February 19, 1863. Camp Parole,Annapolis, Md. Accompanied byoriginal envelope with partial “An-napolis, MD” postal cancellationand damaged stamp. Wort, writes,in part:

“ … You said that John Ainsworthand that abolitionist Rakestramhad like to have had a fight, I wishthat Democrats would make a billand kill off all of the cursed blackabolitionists and then we mighthave peace … Old Abe’s procla-mation shows that they want tofree the negroes the men in the armycurse that proclamation it has madethe rebbles [sic] fight harder thanever and it has drove men in theirranks that wouldn’t have went in… when my time is out I will seethis union niggers and all go to thedevil before I will go again. If Imust fight I will fight at home Ithink there is some rebs there I think… the poor negro is all they thinkof they don’t think of the poorSoldier that started out to fight forthe constitution and to save thecountry and it was pure patriotismthat induced them to go but pa-triotism is at a low ebb … ” LoyalB. Wort (1830- 1893) enlisted inCo. E, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infan-try on August 26, 1861 and servedas a regimental musician. Very Fine. $300 - up

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ONBOARD THE USSOCTORARA DURING

FARRAGUT’S 1862ATTACK ON VICKSBURG

* 130Autograph Letter Signed, “A. N.Gould” Four pages, 6 ¼” x 8”.On Board USS Octorara, Missis-sippi River near Vicksburg. July6, 1862. Gould writes, in part: “… We have not made muchprogress in reducing this placesince I last wrote you … we arewithin ½ a mile of thaire [sic]Battries [sic] … one night wetowed up Heare [sic] 9 mortarsSchooners & made them fast tothe “levee” next morning theythe 9 opened fire at day light …the Rebels are leaving since thenews from “Richmond” we thinkthey are falling back towards“Jackson” … one prison or de-serter we have says that “VanDorin” is in command heare [sic]… Several of our thirteen inchshell has been seen to strike closetoo [sic] him all others run but heremains & after the dust & smokeof a busted shell floats away &reveals him in his … news fromRichmond appears dark, but weall hope for the best, it appearsto me that we ought to of hadmen enough to out number theRebsls … they say that if theyget whipped at Richmond theywill all give up …” Commis-sioned in February of 1862, theUSS Octorara acted as a flagshipduring David Farragut’s trip upthe Mississippi River to attackVicksburg. While attacking Con-federate batteries during this ex-pedition, the Octorara was dam-aged by friendly fire from the USSBrooklyn and was forced to re

turn to Baltimore for repairs. Sub-sequently, the Octorara was assignedto the West Gulf BlockadingSquadron, operating largely in thevicinity of Mobile, Alabama. Sepa-ration at folds. Else Fine.$500 - up

GREAT COMMENTARY ONTHE CIVIL WAR AND THE

ILLS OF SLAVERY* 131Autograph Letter Signed, “C.M.Albee.” Two pages, 8” x 12 1/8”.Patik [?] Grove. April 17, 1863.Our author recounts the recentdeath of a beloved school teacherand goes on to write, in part: “ …our friends are constantly hearingof the death of some love’d childin the Army we are not alone theland is filled with mourning Andshall our great Republic be lost …tell all your friends from me to standby our country in this the hour ofperil and if they fall (as all mustsometimes) not to fill a traitor’sgrave we read much of desertersreturning, why did they leaveshame on the wretch who coulddesert his Country’s cause in thehour of danger the Motto is Unitedwe stand divided we fall Love OurCounty and settle opinions after-ward the negro well that is a greatreason why loyal men cannot pulltogether if they have made the warand want their freedom let themfight for it … I pray God that whenthis unnatural war shall cease thatnot a slave shall be left to till theground … we all look forward tothe happy day when we can welcome home our absent ones andsay to them well done … a day ofJubille [sic] that will be no chains

* 129Manuscript Document. Mul-tiple pages tipped together, 32”x 7 ½”. No place. No date[Spring 1864]. The documentreads, in part: “We the under-signed Commissioned Officers,Non-Commissioned officers &Privates of the 105th Regt.Penna Vol Infantry Subscribedthe Sums opposite our namesto purchase a Sword, Sash, Beltor such other present as thecommittee may adopt for BrigGeneral Charles K. Graham, asan expression of our admira-tion for him as a Soldier & ourcommanding officer …” Belowthis statement, over fifty indi-viduals have signed their namesand noted the sum they havesubscribed.

Having served in the MexicanWar, Charles Kincaid Graham(1824-1889) entered the CivilWar as a member of the 74th

New York, which took part inMcClellan’s Peninsular cam-paign and saw action at SevenPines and in the Seven Day’sBattle. Retiring from the fieldfor nearly a year due to healthconcerns, Graham, now a briga-dier general of volunteers, waswounded and captured by Con-federate forces at Gettysburg in1863. Exchanged months later,Graham went on to serve ascommander of the army gun-boats in Benjamin F. Butler’sArmy of the James until the endof the Civil War. As the largesubscriber list shows, Graham

SUBSCRIPTION LIST TO PURCHASE A PRESENTATION SWORD

FOR UNION GENERAL CHARLES K. GRAHAM

was well liked and respected by those under his command. It shouldalso be noted that five of the subscribers listed on this document wereawarded the Kearney Cross and a number of others were killed duringthe bloody Battle of the Wilderness. An exceptional document illus-trating the close bonds established by soldiers during wartime. Fine. $1,500 - up

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no bondage when all can walk up-right in the Image of his Creator aswas intended from the beginning… a monkey cannot be a man’splace but he can fill a monkey’splace and was made free so was anegro until made a slave … all menbeing created free although not allequal let each fill that situation towhich he is best fitted withoutbonds & have dwelt much on thissubject and pondered it well andhave come to the conclusion thatthe time has come when the bondman if he is black must go free …”Some minor toning. Else Fine. $300 - up

A UNION SOLDIERWRITES THE U.S. ARMY

HOSPITAL* 132Autograph Letter Signed, “UncleFrank,” on color Dedicated to theGallant Defenders of our nationalUnion letterhead illustrated with acolor vignette of Liberty. Fourpages, 5” x 7 3/4”. U.S.A. GeneralHospital Ward L, West Philadel-phia, Pa. April 7, 1863. The letterreads, in part: “ … I would preferto telling you- that I am on thegain; but, that would be telling thatwhich is not so. Last Wednesday- Iwas taken down worse; the Dr.calls it the Anemia- the effects ofthe Typhoid -fever and Diarrheathat I had on James Island … theDr. says that I never will be fit forthe field again … I think now, thatin time, I can do some more fight-ing for Uncle Sam. I don’t wantyou to think by what I have saidthat I am anyways anxious to doanymore fighting … but somebodyhas got to do it … Perhaps there isno one who has left his home andfriends to serve his Country at thistrying time that can be spared withless loss than myself. When I con-sider that so many husbands andfathers have lost their lives and leftmourning widows and orphan chil-dren … ” $200 - up

APPOINTMENT TOTHE UNITED STATESVETERAN MILITARY

LEAGUE* 133Partially Printed Document. Onepage, 17” x 14”. No place. Decem-ber 22, 1864. Image of an eagleperched atop flags at upper right.Yellow paper wafer seal affixed toupper left. The document commis-sions “T. Sullivan 22d CongressionalDist. N.Y.” as a Major-Generalcharged with “assist[ing] theARMY OF THE UNITEDSTATES in case of emergency …”This unusual item appears to be acommission for a league that wasformed in order to provide a readysource of reserves for the UnionArmy during the Civil War. Minortoning. Else Fine. $250 - up

LINCOLN

ABRAHAM LINCOLN CDV

* 134CDV of Abraham Lincoln. 2 3/8” x4”. Backstamp reads “Seeley &Murphy, Successors to Bennett, No63 King Street, Alexandria, VA”Some minor toning. Else Very Fine.

LINCOLN BALLOT FORTHE 1864 ELECTION

* 135Original Printed Ballot for the1864 Union Presidential Ticket.Miami County, Ohio. The ballotbears an image of the standard ofthe Union Party. Professionallymounted alongside copies of carte-de-viste photos of Lincoln andJohnson and above a brief com-mentary on the Election of 1864.11” x 14” matted. Very Fine. $275 - up

LINCOLN MEMORIALPAMPHLET FOR SUNDAY

SCHOOL* 136Printed Pamphlet, “For God andCountry, February 14th 1909, Lin-coln Memorial Home Mission DayFor Sunday Schools.” 10 pages, 7”x 9”. Printed by the Wolfer Press,New York City. Front cover illus-trated with a ¾ image of Lincolnflanked by two full-color Ameri-can flags above an eagle perchedatop the emblem of “The Ameri-can Baptist Home Mission Society1832.” Back cover illustrated withan printed portrait of a young Lin-coln within an ornate border be-low the following quotation: “Withmalice towards none, with charityfor all.” Pamphlet details the pro-ceedings of the Lincoln MemorialProgram and includes seven piecesof sheet-music and a brief over-view of The American BaptistHome Mission Society’s work.Staple bound. Very Fine. $50 - up

PORTION OF THE FLAGTHAT ADORNED

ABRAHAM LINCOLN’SFUNERAL TRAIN

DURING ITS TIME ININDIANAPOLIS

* 137White and red strip from Lincoln’sfuneral train professionally mattedabove a copy image of the train.11” x 14” matted. This flag wasone of the locally made flags usedwhen Lincoln’s funeral train vis-ited Indianapolis, Indiana. Hung onone of the funeral railcars as resi-dents paid their respects to Lin-coln on April 30, 1865, the flagwas given to the G. JamesMcQuillen family following thetrain’s departure. As these silk flagshave deteriorated over the years,remnants like this are the only ex-isting examples of what any ofthese flags looked like. Accompa-nied by a history of the flag. For-merly in the collection of StevenD. Stevens of Indiana. Very Fine. $400 - up

MISSION HOME DAYLINCOLN MEMORIAL

PAMPHLET* 138Printed Pamphlet, “Recitations andReadings for the Lincoln Memo-rial Service Home Mission Day forthe Sunday Schools” by Howard B.Grose, D.D. Twenty-two pages(Eleven blank), 6 1/8” x 8 7/8”.Published by the American Baptist $125 - up

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Home Mission Society, TheWomen’s Baptist Home MissionSociety and the Woman’s Ameri-can Baptist Home Mission Soci-ety. Front cover bears an image ofLincoln meeting with Union Gen-erals. Back cover bears an imageof the First Baptist Meeting Housein Denver upon its constructionand at the time of the pamphlet’sprinting. Pamphlet includes “TadLincoln’s Way,” “A Model StudyClass in Patriotism and Missions,”which focus on Lincoln’s life, aswell as assorted other readingsand recitations. Staple bound.Very Fine. $50 - up

GIDEON WELLES’INVITATION TO THEUNVEILING OF THENATIONAL LINCOLN

MONUMENT INSPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

* 139Printed Invitation. Two pages, 5 3/

4” x 5 3/8”. Cover bears a gold-em-bossed scroll picturing the LincolnMonument. The invitation requeststhat GIDEON WELLES (1802-1878). U.S. Secretary of the Navyfrom 1861 to 1869 “ … be presentand participate in the Ceremoniesconnected with the unveiling ofthe State upon the Monumenterected in memory of AbrahamLincoln .. ” Accompanied by a 4”x 2” card requesting that Wellesinform the Chairman of the Com-mittee of his acceptance of theinvitation. Both Very Fine. $400 - up

SPEAKING AGAINSTSLAVERY IN DELAWARE

* 141Autograph Letter Signed, “LydiaBurleigh.” One page, 8” x 13”. Noplace. January 6, 1839. Addressedon verso to “Mr. Lucian Burleigh,Fiske Dale, Sturbridge Mass.”Burleigh writes, in part:

“… I rejoice to hear that you prayin your school & for your school.What a blessed thing it is to have agod to go to for such poor erring,sinful, helpless creatures as we are.I often think that without such afountain to go to I must sink. … agreat comfort it is to think thatany of my children have chosenChrist for their portion … it is awonder of mercy that any of youshould be converted consideringthe unfaithfulness of your parents.Surely it must be all of free grace!We have had a letter from Charlessince Thanksgiving I believe, hewas well he had just returned formthe country where he had beenattending anti-slavery meetings …We see by the papers that he hasrecently attended an Anti-slaverymeeting in Wilmington Delawarea slave state where he spoke morethan two hours the paper said itwas one of his ablest efforts andmade a very favorable impressionon the audience this is carrying thebattle to the very gates …” Sometoning. Separation, paper loss and

tape repair at folds. Paper loss fromwax seal partially affects two lines.Else Very Good. $200 - up

AS THE ELECTION OF 1860 NEARS, A LINCOLNSUPPORTER PRAISES HIS CANDIDATE

* 140Autograph Letter Signed, “D.C. Searles,” on illustrated letter-head picturing a wooden fence, a circular portrait vignette of aclean shaven Abraham Lincoln and an oval vignette of flatboatplying a wide river. Four pages, 6 ¾” x 8”. Troy, Illinois. Octo-ber 31, 1860. Searles writes, in part:

“ … You will hear Republican Thunder from this state in abouta week, The Locos’ knees tremble now as though they had justseen a ghost and they will see one six feet and 4 inches about highabout the 4th of March going to the White House and then youwill see the old rusty Locos kiting out of the offices in all direc-tions like a parcel of old grey rats out from under an old Barnwhen it is on fire - I was down to Springfield in August to seeOld Abe and attend the great mass meeting, hollered continuallyfor 2 days and one night … I am going to save my voice till thenight after election … ” Minor separation at folds. Some soilingon first page. Else Very Fine. $750 - up

SLAVERY & BLACK HISTORY

* 142

Document Signed, “S Irwin.” One page, 14”x 11 ½”. Framed. [Nicholas County, Ken-tucky]. August 27, 1804. The document reads:“I agree to manumit my slave Benjamin Th-ompson for Meritorious Services done to me.August 27, 1804 S. Irwin” Brief docketingon verso speaks volumes: “Benja. Thompson Freedom” The document is in ink on rag laidpaper. It has the usual folds, but it is in excel-lent condition and very attractively framedwith both sides displayed. This document bearsan extremely early date for a slave manumis-sion, which are quite rare regardless of whenthey were accomplished. $600 - up

1804 EXTREMELY RARE KENTUCKY SLAVE MANUMISSION

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THE 1835 NEW YORKANTI-SLAVERYCONVENTION

* 143Autograph Letter Signed, “R.Stone.” Three and a half pages, 7¾” x 12 ½”. Oberlin. November20, 1835. Addressed on integralleaf. Stone, a preacher, provides afine account of his journey fromConnecticut to Oberlin and alsooffers the following commentaryon the New York Anti-SlaveryConvention in Oneida: “ … I at-tended the convention, & witnessedthe doings of the mob of whichyou have seen accounts in the pa-pers. It was truly a wonderful scene!Well worth seeing! Imagine the mostpeaceable & most respectable &intelligent looking assembly of 4or 500 men, wrought up to frenzyby run & passion, rushing furiouslyinto the house every wretch amongthem screaming to the very top ofhis voice, stamping & clapping withall their might, with cursing swear-ing - imagine this, & you will havesome faint idea of the scene! … ”Separation at folds, tape repair onthird page. Else Fine. $250 - up

A WHITE SETTLERPURCHASES LAND INGEORGIA’S FAMOUS

OKEFENOKEE SWAMP,FORMER HAVEN FORNATIVE AMERICAN

TRIBES

* 144Partially Printed Document. Twopages, 7 7/8” x 10” and 7 7/8” x 10 3/

4”. The first document is a plot ofthe land purchased by SylvanusHitch within the OkefenokeeSwamp. The second documentserves as an official land grant forthe same. Both documents haveornate borders and are tied togetherby cloth ribbon affixed to a largepaper-wafer Georgia State Seal.One of the Seven Natural Won-ders of Georgia, the OkefenokeeSwamp served as one of the manybattlegrounds in the ongoingstruggle between the U.S. Army andNative American tribes. During theFirst Seminole War, a small groupof Native Americans were able toescape detection by the U.S. Armyby fleeing into this swamp. Overthe next twenty years, this settle-ment grew and even developed areputation as a haven for run-awayslaves. The Native Americans liv-

ing in the swamp again came intoconflict with the U.S. Army whenthe latter tried to enforce the In-dian Removal Act of 1830. Fol-lowing this conflict, those NativeAmericans that survived wereeventually forcibly relocated toOklahoma during the infamous“Trail of Tears.” Having cleared theswamp of these tribes, land withinthe Okefenokee was put up for saleto white settlers, a process whichofficially commenced in 1852, twoyears after this tract was deeded toSylvanus Hitch (1811-1880). Mi-nor splits at folds and paper loss atedges. Else Fine. $300 - up

A SETTLER IN THECHOCTAW INDIAN

TERRITORY

* 145Autograph Letter Signed, “SisterSylvia.” 8 pages, 6 5/8” x 8 3/8”.Stockbridge, Choctaw Indian Ter-ritory. September 19, 1851. Theletter opens with a list of goodsthe author wishes sent to her andcontinues, in part: “ … It is indeedlonely here in the wilderness … Wehave been pretty well … I havenever experienced such a summerbefore. A great deal of the timethe thermometer has been up to ahundred and no rain for weeks andweeks … Many of the poor

Choctaws have no corn now. Idon’t know what they will subsiston in the winter … We have beengetting our drinking water nearly ahalf a mile from home for twomonths. If we had a good cisternwe could drink the water from that… This has been a hard summerfor me … Some of the time I havehad no help, and the weather beingso hot; it has been just as much as Icould do to keep up … ” Torn froma writing tablet, leaving left edgeuneven. Fine. $200 - up

1896 KICKAPOO ALMANACAND HOUSEHOLD GUIDE

* 146Kickapoo Almanac and HouseholdGuide. 30 pages, 6” x 8 ½”. 1896.Full color illustrated covers andblack and white illustrations andborders throughout. Almanac con-tains a range of testimonials prais-ing Kickapoo’s products. Upperright quarter of last page torn out.Else Fine. $50 - up

The Kickapoo company was amongthe best known and largest of allIndian medicine companies. Oper-ating from the late 1800 throughthe 1930s, the company sold a va-riety of patent medicines throughboth drugstores and travelingshows.

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* 147JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826).Second President of the UnitedStates. His printed named, “Mr.Adams,” as clipped from a largercalling card. 2 3/8” x 1 5/8”. Thiscalling card comes from the collec-tion of BENJAMIN OGLE TAY-LOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in-volved in real estate in the Wash-ington D.C. area and was also theowner of the Willard Hotel.Mounting trace on verso. Else VeryFine. $300 - up

* 148A 2 7/8” x 1 3/8” calling card. Thecard reads: “Mrs. Adams.” Basedupon the style of the calling card,it is presumed to belong toABIGAIL ADAMS (1797-1801).First Lady of the United States.According to John H. Young’s 1879book Deportment, when cards weredelivered by the card bearer theywere folded at the upper right cor-ner. Our calling card shows a de-liberate fold in the upper right, asign that Adams herself deliveredthis card. This calling card comesfrom the collection of BENJAMINOGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868).Taylor was involved in real estatein the Washington D.C. area andwas also the owner of the WillardHotel. Mounting trace on verso.Else Very Fine. $500 - up

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS

* 151JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848). Sixth President of theUnited States. His 2 ¾” x 1 ½”calling card. The card reads: “J.Q.Adams.” This calling card comesfrom the collection of BENJAMINOGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868).Taylor was involved in real estatein the Washington D.C. area andwas also the owner of the WillardHotel. Mounting trace on verso.Else Very Fine. $500 - up

* 152DOLLY MADISON (1768-1849). First Lady of the UnitedStates. Her 3 ¼” x 2” calling card.The card reads: “Mrs. Madison.”The card also bears the followingpencil notation: “Miss Payne.” Thiscalling card comes from the collec-tion of BENJAMIN OGLE TAY-LOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in-volved in real estate in the Wash-ington D.C. area and was also theowner of the Willard Hotel.Mounting trace on verso. Else VeryFine. $500 - up

A FINE COLLECTION OF EARLY CALLING CARDS

THOMAS JEFFERSON’S CALLINGCARD PERSONALLY SIGNED BY

JEFFERSON* 149THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of theUnited States. His Signature, “Mr. Jefferson,” on a 2 ½” x 1 ¾”calling card. On verso of the card, Jefferson writes: “for Mr.Foster.” Most likely this refers to ABIEL FOSTER. (1735-1806).American clergyman and statesman from New Hampshire. Mi-nor toning. Else Very Fine. $3,500 - up

* 150ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845). 7th President of the UnitedStates. His 2 7/8” x 1 ¾” gilt-edged calling card. The card reads:“A. Jackson of Tennessee.” According to John H. Young’s 1879book Deportment, when cards were delivered by the card bearerthey were folded at the upper corner. Our calling card shows adeliberate fold in the upper right, a sign that Jackson himselfdelivered this card. This calling card comes from the collectionof BENJAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in-volved in real estate in the Washington D.C. area and was alsothe owner of the Willard Hotel. Else Mounting trace on verso.Very Fine. $1,000 - up

CALLING CARD HAND DELIVERED BY ANDREW JACKSON

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MARTIN VAN BUREN* 154MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782-1862). Eight President of theUnited States. His 2 ¾” x 1 ½”gilt-edged calling card. The cardreads: “Mr. Van Buren.” This call-ing card comes from the collectionof BENJAMIN OGLE TAYLOR(1796-1868). Taylor was involvedin real estate in the Washington D.C.area and was also the owner of theWillard Hotel. Mounting trace onverso. Else Very Fine. $500 - up

* 155JULIA GARDINER TYLER(1820-1889). Fist Lady of theUnited States. Her 3” x 1 ¾” black-bordered calling card. The cardreads: “Julia.Gardiner.Tyler.” Thiscalling card comes from the collec-

tion of BENJAMIN OGLE TAY-LOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in-volved in real estate in the Wash-ington D.C. area and was also theowner of the Willard Hotel.Mounting trace on verso. Else Fine. $300 - up

* 1563” x 1 ½” calling card. The cardreads: “Lord Ashburton.” This cardmost likely belonged toALEXANDER BARING, 1st

BARON ASHBURTON (1774-1848). English politician and fin-ancier. The possibility exists that itis the calling card of his son, WIL-LIAM BINGHAM BARING, 2nd

BARON ASHBURTON. 1799-1864). This calling card comes fromthe collection of BENJAMINOGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868).Taylor was involved in real estatein the Washington D.C. area andwas also the owner of the WillardHotel. Mounting trace on verso.Else Very Fine. $150 -up

* 157DANIEL WEBSTER (1782-1852). Leading American states

man during the antebellum period.His 2 7/8” x 1 7/8” calling card. Thecard reads: “Mr. Webster.” Thiscalling card comes from the collec-tion of BENJAMIN OGLE TAY-LOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in-volved in real estate in the Wash-ington D.C. area and was also theowner of the Willard Hotel.Mounting trace on verso. Else VeryFine. $300 - up

HENRY CLAY* 159HENRY CLAY (1777-1852). Nineteenth Century statesmanand orator. His signature, “H. Clay,” on a 3” x 1 ¾” gilt-edgedcalling card. This calling card comes from the collection of BEN-JAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor was involved inreal estate in the Washington D.C. area and was also the ownerof the Willard Hotel. Mounting trace on verso. Else Very Fine. $400 - up

FIRST U.S. ATTORNEY GENERALEDMUND RANDOLPH

* 158EDMUND RANDOLPH (1753-1813). American attorney,Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State and the First U.S.Attorney General. His Signature, “Mr. Randolph,” on a 2 ½” x 1¾” calling card. A notion below his signature reads, “Gov.Randolph.” Some toning at right edge and mounting trace onverso. Else Very Fine. $750 - up

* 153WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON (1873 - 1841) Ninth Presi-dent of the United States. His 2 3/8” x 1 3/8” gilt-edged callingcard. The card reads: “Genl. Harrison.” This calling card comesfrom 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. Mountingtrace on verso. Else Very Fine. $900 - up

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CHARLES DICKENS* 160CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870). The foremost English nov-elist of the Victorian era. His 3” x2” calling card. The card reads: “Mr.Chas Dickens. 1 Devonshire Ter-race, York Gate, Regent’s Park.”The card also bears the followingnotation in Dickens’s hand:“Fuller’s Hotel.” This calling cardcomes from the collection of BEN-JAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor was involved in realestate in the Washington D.C. areaand was also the owner of theWillard Hotel. Mounting trace onverso. Else Very Fine. $750 - up

CHARLES DICKENS’ WIFE* 161CATHERINE THOMPSONHOGARTH (1816-1879). Wifeof Charles Dickens. Her 3 5/8” x 23/8” calling card. The calling cardreads: “Mrs. Charles Dickens 1,Devonshire Terrace, York Gate,Regents’ Park.” This calling cardcomes from the collection of BEN-JAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor was involved in realestate in the Washington D.C. areaand was also the owner of theWillard Hotel. Mounting trace onverso. Else Very Fine. $300 - up

* 162CHARLES SAMUELADDAMS (1912-1988). Ameri-can cartoonist who created theAddams Family. His Sentimentsand Signature, “Chas. Addams,” onThe New Yorker illustrated letter-head. One page, 4 3/4” x 7 1/8”. NewYork. 1960. Fine. $125 - up

* 163OAKES AMES (1804-1873). U.S.Representative from Massachu-setts. Ames played a major role inthe construction of the first trans-continental railroad and was alsocensured by the House of Repre-sentatives in 1873 for “seeking toprocure congressional attention tothe affairs of a corporation inwhich he was interested,” theCrédit Mobilier. His Signature,“Oakes Ames, No. Easton Mass”on a 4 ¾” x 2 ¼” slip. ExtremelyFine. $125 - up

on recto and verso, “J. OgdenArmour.” Chicago. September 1,1905. The $100k note is payableon March 1, 1906 at the offices ofJ.P. Morgan and Co. New York City.With circular, purple “A” and oval,blue “Paid J.P. Morgan and Co Mar1 1906” stamp on recto and circu-lar, purple “Paid at the Bank ofNew York 1” stamp on verso.Punch cancelled, not affecting ei-ther of Armour’s signatures. Ex-tremely Fine. $125 - up

HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS

JOHN JACOB ASTOR AND THE CHINA TRADE* 164JOHN JACOB ASTOR (1763-1848). Astor founded the Ameri-can Fur Company and was the greatest merchant of his time. Heinvested much of his profits in New York real estate and gainedcontrol of a large portion of Manhattan property. Through do-mestic and foreign ventures, including highly profitable trade inChina, Astor came to become the wealthiest man in America.Document Signed, “John Jacob Astor.” One page, 8” x 9 1/2”. 243/4” x 30 3/4” framed. No place. No date. The document invoicesthe shipment of 433 flasks of quicksilver to Canton aboard theship Splendid under the command of Henry L. Dekoven, a Con-necticut merchant who was heavily involved in the China Tradeand who was also one of the incorporators of Wesleyan Univer-sity. Framed beside a line engraving of a seated Astor and abovea plague identifying Astor and some of his accomplishments. Afine reminder of Astor’s role in the immensely profitable ChinaTrade. Fine. $1,750 - up

JONATHAN ARMOURSIGNED CHECK FOR $100K* 165JONATHAN ARMOUR (1863-1927). Industrialist and son ofPhilip D. Armour, the founder ofArmour and Company. Armour andCompany Promissory Note Signed

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JONATHAN ARMOUR* 166JONATHAN ARMOUR (1863-1927). Industrialist and son ofPhilip D. Armour, the founder ofArmour and Company. ManuscriptLetter Signed, “J.O. Armour,” onhis name-imprinted stationery. Onepage, 5” x 7 7/8”. Chicago. June 1,1891. Addressed to MR. W.F.Burrell, New Market Block, Port-land, Oregon.” With red “RE-CEIVED Room NO. 12 New Mar-ket Block June 6 9 PM 1891PORTLAND OREGON” Stamp.

Armour writes to thank Burrell forphotographs taken while in Mexico.Extremely Fine. $150 - up

* 168GEORGE BAKER (1915-1975)American cartoonist best knownas the creator of the popular comicstrip The Sad Sack. His sentimentsand Signature, “ … with very bestwishes from the Sad Sack andGeorge Baker,” below a pen andink illustration of the Sad Sack’sprotagonist boxing. 4” x 6 1/8”. Noplace. No date. Fine. $300 - up

ENGLISH ANTIQUARIAN,WRITER AND SCHOLAR S.

BARING-GOULD* 170SABINE BARING-GOULD(1834-1924). Englishhagiographer, antiquarian, scholarand novelist best known as a writerof hymns. His best known worksinclude “Onward, Christian Sol

diers” and “Now the Day is Over.”Additionally, Baring-Gould trans-lated the Basque carol “Gabriel’sMessage” into English. AutographLetter Signed, “S. Baring Gould”on embossed Lewtrenchard [Bar-ing-Gould’s family estate] letter-head. Two pages, 4 3/8” x 6 7/8”.Lew Trenchard, N. Devon. Octo-ber 24, 1882. Baring-Gould writesan authority on Basque andRhoctian names concerning linguis-tic questions raised by a new geo-graphical handbook of GermanyBaring-Gould has written. Mount-ing trace on verso. Else Very Fine $125 - up

LOUIS BACHRACH SIGNS HIS OWNBACHRACH PHOTO

* 167LOUIS FABIAN BACHRACH (1881-1963). American photog-rapher and president of Bachrach, Inc. 7 5/8” x 9 5/8” black and whitephotograph of Bachrach signed “Louis Fabian Bachrach.” No place,1958. Photograph credited to Fabian Bachrach. Fine. $200 - up

PRINTED POEM SIGNED TWICE BY CLARABARTON

* 169CLARA BARTON (1821-1912). American nurse and humani-tarian best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross.Printed copy of Barton’s poem “The Women Who Went to theField” Signed “Clara Barton,” on recto and verso. Mounted withan image of Barton and a small plague identifying her as founderof the American Red Cross in a16” x 18 ½” Plexiglas frame,allowing both sides of poem to be viewed. Tape repair to smalltears on poem, not affecting Barton’s signature. Barton’s signa-ture on front is slightly smudged. Else Very Fine. $1,000 - up

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AMERICAN SHOWMANP.T. BARNUM

* 171PHINEAS T. BARNUM (1810-1891). American showman. HisSignature, “P.T. Barnum” as clippedfrom a larger document. 4 ½” x 1½”. Accompanied by a 5” x 7”Black & White photograph ofBarnum. Both items in Very Finecondition. $300 - up

* 172RAY BRADBURY (b. 1920)American author best known forThe Martian Chronicles and Fahren-heit 451. Picture Postcard Signed,“Ray Bradbury.” 5 1/2” x 3 1/2”. LosAngeles. April 9, 1957. Bradburywrites his correspondent assuringhim that the card has been signedwith his real autograph. Postcardshows a black and white image ofLondon’s Trafalgar Square and Na-tional Gallery. With “Los Angeles”postal cancellation. Fine. $200 - up

PATENT SIGNED BYUNION GENERAL

CYRUS BUSSEY* 173CYRUS BUSSEY (1833-1915)American politician and UnionGeneral during the Civil War. Docu-ment Signed, “Cyrus Bussey.” Fourpages, 8” x 12”. Washington. Sep-tember 1, 1891. The document is apatent for an improvement in elec-tric railway conduits. Image of U.S.Patent office at top center of firstpage. Orange seal at left affixedwith blue silk ribbon on first page.Patent includes specifications anddiagram of the conduit. Some mi-nor toning. Very Good. $150 -up

* 174MILTON CANIFF (1907-1988)American cartoonist famous for theTerry and the Pirates and Steve Can-yon comic strips. Typed NoteSigned, “Milton Caniff,” in red pen-cil, On Steve Canyon by MiltonCaniff letterhead. One page, 7 1/4”x 10 3/8”. New City, New York.April 9, 1959. Caniff writes thank-ing his correspondent for his inter-est in his work. Fine. $175 - up

* 176LUCIUS D. CLAY (1897-1978).American general and military gov-ernor. Black and white photographinscribed and Signed, “To Mr. LouisMarx with high regard Lucius D.Clay Lt. Gen. USA.” 12 ½” x 14¾” framed. No place. No date.Most likely, this photograph waspresented to toymaker LOUISMARX (1869-1982), who made apractice of befriending generals.Extremely Fine. $150 -up

* 177JAY COOKE (1821-1905).American financier. Letter Signed,“Jay Cooke,” on Jay Cooke & Co.Bankers letterhead. One page, 8” x10”. Philadelphia. April 1, 1869.Cooke writes to inform his corre-spondent that he has forwarded aletter to the contractor for hisbuilding. Extremely Fine.

* 175AGATHA CHRISTIE (1890-1976). English novelist, play-wright and short story writer. Typed Letter Signed, “AgathaChristie,” on Greenway House, Churston Ferrers, South Devonletterhead. One page, 5 1/2” x 6 7/8”. Greenway House. April 16,no year. Christie states that she has enclosed two autographs, butthat she does not send signed photographs to anyone but per-sonal friends. Very Fine. $800 - up

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* 181JOSIAH COTTON (1680-1753).Schoolmaster, Indian missionary,public servant and nephew of Cot-ton Mather. Manuscript Deed

Signed on verso, “Josiah Cotton,”as registrar. Plymouth. August 8,1745. Above his signature, Cottonwrites: “Plymouth, August 8: 1745.Received & Recorded with theRecords of Deeds for the Countyof Plymouth Book 37 Folo 149.”The deed transfers five acres ofundivided land located in the town-ship of Bridgewater. A fine colo-nial autograph of an American In-dian missionary and member of oneof the most influential of earlyNew England families. $750 - up

SAMUEL CLEMENS SIGNED CHECK

* 178SAMUEL L. CLEMENS [MARK TWAIN] (1835-1910.)American humorist, lecturer and writer best know as the authorof “Huckleberry Finn.” Partially Printed Check Signed, “SamuelL. Clemens.” Purple with orange revenue underprint. Sealed inplastic and mounted to a 9 ½” x 11 ½” sheet below a printed 4”x 6” photograph of Clemens. Very Fine. $1,750 - up

* 180JEAN COCTEAU (1889-1963) French Surrealist poet, novel-ist, dramatist and filmmaker. His sentiments, in French, andSignature, “Jean Cocteau,” on a sheet bearing a pencil sketch byCocteau. 8 1/4” x 10 5/8” No place. July 9, 1959. Accompanied byoriginal envelope addressed by Cocteau. With two “St. Jean CapFerrat” and “Par Avion” postal cancellations. Fine. $900 - up

* 179WILLIAM FREDERICK “BUFFALO BILL” CODY (1846-1917).American soldier, bison hunter and world-renowned showman. Aniconic figure of the Wild West, Cody is best remembered for his BuffaloBill’s Wild West Shows, the highly popular touring performances thatfeatured iconic figures such as Annie Oakley and Sitting Bull. His Signa-ture, “W.F. Cody Buffalo Bill” Mounted below a black and white imageof the iconic American showman. 12” x 16 1/2”. No place. 1888. Ex-tremely Fine. $1,000 - up

EARLY AMERICAN MISSIONARY JOSIAH COTTON,NEPHEW OF COTTON MATHER

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FOUR ITEMS FROMPAINTER PAUL DE

LONGPRÉ* 182PAUL de LONGPRÉ (1855-1911). French flower painter whoworked primarily in the UnitedStates.

1)Autograph Letter Signed, “Paulde Longpré,” on his monogrammedletterhead. One page, 4 ¾” x 7 ½”.Hollywood, Ca. March 12, 1905.Longpré expresses a hope that theletter’s recipient will find the timeto visit his shop. Center fold andminor paper loss at top right. ElseFine.

2) Autograph Letter Signed, “Paulde Longpré,” on his monogrammedletterhead. One page, 5” x 8”. Hol-lywood. March 3, 1908. Longpréacknowledges receipt of paymentand arranges shipment of a paint-ing, discusses the health of his fam-ily and invites the letter’s recipientto dinner. Split and minor tear alonglower fold. Letter mounted to alarger sheet. Else Fine.

3) Printed invitation to an exhibi-tion of one hundred new paintingsby Longpré. One page, 5 3/8” x 3 1/

2”. Very Fine.

4) Envelope addressed in Longpré’shand to JOHN LEWIS CHILDS(1856-1921) Author and whole-sale florist. With red two-centstamp, circular, black “HOLLY-WOOD MARCH 18, 6 PM, 1909CAL” and Black American flagpostal cancellations. Mountingtrace on verso. Else Fine. $300 -up

DEPEW ON NEW YORKAND HARLEMLETTERHEAD

* 183CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW(1834-1928). United States Sena-tor from New York. AutographLetter Signed, “Chauncey M.Depew,” on New-York and HarlemRailroad Co. Attorney’s Office,Grand Central Depot, East 42nd

Street letterhead. One page, 5 ½”x 8 ½”. New York. January 17,1873. Depew writes to inform hiscorrespondent that he has encloseda check for $6.50 for two volumesof his work. Extremely Fine. $90 - up

AMERICAN CARTOONISTEDWARD DODD WRITES

CONCERNING HIS “MARKTRAIL” COMIC STRIP

* 184EDWARD DODD (1902-1991).American cartoonist know for hisMark Trail comic strip. Typed Let

ter Signed, “Ed Dodd,” on his il-lustrated and monogrammed let-terhead. One page, 7 1/4” x 10 1/2”.Lost Forest, Sandy Springs, Ga.April 21, 1959. Dodd writes re-garding an autographed Mark Trailcomic strip that he is sending to hiscorrespondent. Very Fine. $200 -up.

KARL DONITZ SIGNEDCHRISTMAS AND NEW

YEARS GREETINGS

* 185KARL DONITZ (1891-1980).German Admiral who served asPresident of Germany followingthe death of Adolph Hitler.Printed Card Signed, “Donitz.” 6¼”x 4”. No place. No date. Thecard, in German, offers warmChristmas and New Year wishes.Very Fine. $300 -up

A CHOICE EASTMANSIGNED PHOTO

* 186GEORGE EASTMAN (1854-1932). Founder of the EastmanKodak Company and inventor ofthe roll of film, a major advancethat helped bring photography intothe mainstream. 3 1/2” x 5 1/8” Blackand White Photograph ofEastman Singed “Geo Eastman” inbottom white border. Verso ofphoto bears a pencil notation con-cerning Eastman and a German lan-guage clipping. Fine. $600 - up

JOHN DIX CERTIFIES THE RESULTS OF THE 1838ELECTION FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK

* 187JOHN A. DIX (1798-1879). Lawyer, soldier and statesman.Printed Document Signed, “John A Dix,” as New YorkSecretary of State. One page, 8” x 13”. New York. No date[1838] . The document certifies the results of the election of1838. With blind-embossed “Secretary Office New York” seal.Extremely Fine. $400 - up

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* 188WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS(1898-1980). Associate Justice ofthe Supreme Court of the UnitedStates. Typed Letter Signed, “W.O. Douglas,” on his name-im-printed Supreme Court of theUnited States letterhead. Washing-ton, D.C. December 4, 1958.Mounted along with a black &white photograph of Douglas inhis robes in a 16 ¾” x 13 ½” frame.Douglas writes to decline an invi-tation from the president of theNew School for Social Researchdue to a prior engagement. Ex-tremely Fine. $250 - up

J. P. MORGAN’S PARTNERIN DREXEL, MORGAN

AND COMPANY* 189ANTHONY J. DREXEL (1826-1893). Banker and founder ofDrexel, Morgan & Co. His ClippedSignature, “A..J. Drexel” A scarceautograph. Extremely Fine. $200 - up

* 190THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT(1888-1965). English poet, drama-tist, literary critic and recipient ofthe Nobel Prize. 5 1/4” x 3 1/4”Faber and Faber Limited Publish-ers postcard signed Twice, “T.S.Eliot.” 24 Russell Square, London,W.C. 1. March 31, 1959. Very Fine. $300 - up

PASS-CO CERTIFIEDCHECK SIGNED BY J. PAUL

GETTY* 192JOHN PAUL GETTY (1892-1976). American industrialist andfounder of Getty Oil Company. AThe Chase Manhattan Bank CheckSigned, “J. Paul Getty.” 8” x 4”.London. May 31, 1967. Punch, penand stamp cancellation. Pen can-cellation affects Getty’s signature.Very Fine. This item has been en-capsulated and is accompanied bya PASS-CO certified Silver PASS. $100 - up

RUBE

RUBE GOLDBERGSIGNED PHOTO

* 193RUBE GOLDBERG (1883-1970) American cartoonist whoreceived the Pulitzer Prize for hispolitical cartooning in 1948.Goldberg is best known for his de-pictions of Rube Goldberg ma-chines, complex devices used toperform simple tasks in convolutedways. 6 1/8” x 9 1/4” black and whitephotograph of Goldberg workingat his desk inscribed and Signed,“Rube Goldberg.” New York. Oc-tober 9, 1958. $250 - up

NEW YORKCONGRESSMAN

FREDERICK HICKS* 194FREDERICK C. HICKS (1872-1925). U.S. Representative fromNew York. Autograph LetterSigned, “FC Hicks,” on his name-imprinted Congress of the UntiedStates House of Representativesletterhead. Two pages, 5 ½” x 7”.Washington. No Date. Hicks writesto a fellow senator to thank himfor his kind letter and offers hisown hopes for future communica-tions between the two. Very Fine. $75 - up

DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, SR. APPOINTSATTORNEY’S-IN-FACT TO ACT ON HIS BEHALF

* 191DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS (1883-1939).American actor, screenwriter, director andproducer. Fairbanks is best known for hisswashbuckling roles in silent movies like TheMark of Zorro, Robin Hood and The Thief ofBagdad. Typed Document Signed, “DouglasFairbanks.” One page, 8 1/2” x 11”. Los Ange-les. May 17, 1933. The document appointsRobert F. Fairbanks and Douglas F. O’Brienas Douglas Fairbanks’ attorneys-in-fact. Ex-tremely Fine. $300 - up

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NY SENATOR AND JURISTCHARLES GUY

* 196CHARLES L. GUY (1856-?).New York Senator and Justice ofthe New York Supreme Court. Au-tograph Letter Signed, “Charles L.Guy,” on his name-imprinted Stateof New York Senate Chambers let-terhead illustrated with the stateseal. One page, 8” x 10 ½”. July 5,1898. 165 St. & Mott Ave. Guywrites, in part:

“…I returned home from VirginiaHot Springs on June 30th, but stillpretty stiff & lame, and it is evi-dent I have quite a siege before meyet, before I vanquish my rheuma-tism or gout- my doctors are ratherundecided which name to give it.So I fear my name must be scratchedoff the life for Justice occasions, asI should have to be very careful,even after I recover…” Splits atfolds. Else Fine. $75 - up

* 197ERLE STANLEY GARDNER(1889-1970) American Lawyer andauthor of detective stories. His Sig-nature, “Erle Stanley Gardner,” onhis name-imprinted card. 6 1/4” x 31/2”. No place. April 26, 1957. Fine. $125 - up

CHESTER GOULD SIGNED SKETCH OF DICKTRACY INSCRIBED TO AN AUTOGRAPH SEEKER

* 195CHESTER GOULD (1900-1985) American cartoonist andthe creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip. Chicago Tribune- NewYork News Syndicate Inc letterhead inscribed and signed “ToBernard Baker, with best wishes Chester Gould.” The letterheadalso bears a pen and ink illustration of Dick Tracy accomplishedby Gould. Very Fine. $750 - up

SAMUEL GOLDWYN CONTRACTS WITH JAMESROOSEVELT FOR THE LATTER TO SERVE ASPRESDIENT OF SAMUEL GOLDWYN STUDIOS

* 198SAMUEL GOLDWYN (1882-1974) Academy Award andGolden Globe winning producer, also known for his role in thefounding of several major motion picture studios. Typed Docu-ment Signed, “Samuel Goldwyn Jr.” One page, 8 1/2” x 11”. LosAngeles, California. December 17, 1939. The document is a agree-ment between Goldwyn and James Roosevelt, son of FranklinD. and Eleanor, appointing Roosevelt as president of SamuelGoldwyn Studios. Agreement has also been signed by Roosevelt.Two punches at top of page for inclusion in a binder and stainfrom paper clip at upper left, not affecting text. Accompanied bya 8 1/4” x 5 1/2” typed document on Samuel Goldwyn Studiosletterhead requesting that the agreement be filed with otherstudio contracts. Stain from paper clip on that document as well.Else both Fine. $750 - up

* 199HELEN HAYES (1900-1993)American actress and two-time

Academy Award winner. TypedLetter Signed, “Helen Hayes,” onher name-imprinted stationery. Onepage, 5 3/8” x 8”. No place. March18, 1944. Hayes writes, in part: “Ihave played many parts but I thinkthe most important one is the roleof mother … The Children’s AidSociety’s Homemaker Service sendsan understudy for the mother whois ill. This motherly woman caresfor the children and keeps the hometogether until the mother is backon her feet again. Won’t you givewhatever you can so that morefamilies of children will be sparedthe shock of separation duringsuch a time …” Dog eared upperright corner. Else Extremely Fine. $100 - up

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WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARSTSIGNED PHOTO

* 201WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST(1863-1951). American newspaper mag-nate. Black & white photo of Hearst stand-ing in front of a water fountain. HearstSigns, “Best Wishes William RandolphHearst.” 7” x 9 ¼”. Extremely Fine and anice example of a scarce photo signed byHearst. $750 - up

OREGON & CALIFORNIARR COMPANY CHECK

SIGNED BY BENHOLLADAY

* 203BENJAMIN HOLLADAY(1819-1887). American transpor-tation businessman know as the“Stagecoach King.” Check Signed,“Ben Holladay,” as president of theOregon and California Rail RoadCompany. Vignette of a locomo-tive at left and yellow revenueunderprint at center. The checkpays $616.28 to George W. Weidler,a business associate of Holladayand Holladay’s trustees in the Or-egon Real Estate Company and issigned by Weidler on verso. $250 - up

HANCOCK APPOINTS A JUSTICE OF THE PEACEWHILE SERVING AS GOVERNOR OF

MASSACHUSETTS* 200JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793). President of the Second Con-tinental Congress and of the Congress of the Confederation,first Governor of Massachusetts and the first person to sign theUnited States Declaration of Independence. Document Signed,“John Hancock.” 13” x 17” framed. Massachusetts. June 22,1789. The document certifies that John Thaxter is a Justice ofthe Peace in Essex county. With paper wafer state seal affixed toupper left. Extremely Fine. $4,500 - up

PROMINENT AMERICANPATRIOT PATRICK HENRY COMMISSIONS ALIEUTENANT COLONEL IN THE VIRGINIA

MILITIA* 202PATRICK HENRY (1736-1799). Revolutionary patriot;Statesman; Virginia governor. Partially Printed Document Signed,“P. Henry.” Mounted within a wood and ornate metal frame. 12½” x 11” framed. Richmond, Virginia. June 2, 1785. The docu-ment reads, in part: “ The Commonwealth of Virginia. To Will-iam Sterling Esquire ~ Greeting: Know you, that from the spe-cial trust and confidence which is reposed in your fidelity, cour-age, activity, and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, with theadvice of the Council of State, does appoint you the said Will-iam Sterling Lieutent. Colo Commandt in the room of Saml.Hopkins Esq. resigned in the Militia of the County ofMecklenburg … I With paper-wafer seal. Extremely Fine. $3,000 - up

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CONRAD HILTON TLS* 205CONRAD N. HILTON (1887-1979) American hotelier andfounder of the Hilton Hotel chain.Typed Note Signed, “Conrad N.Hilton,” on his name-imprintedHilton Hotels letterhead. Hiltonwrites regarding hiscorrespondent’s request for an au-tograph. One page, 7 1/4” x 10 1/2”.Beverly Hills, California. October4, 1957. Folds and minor toningat edges from previous mounting.Else Fine. $150 - u p

H.L. HUNT SIGNED PHOTO

* 206HAROLDSON LAFAYETTEHUNT JR. (1889-1974). Ameri-can oil tycoon. Black and whitephotograph of Hunt Signed, “H.L.Hunt.” 8” x 10”. Extremely Fine. $200 - up

BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED CHECK SIGNED BYHEMINGWAY SHORTLY BEFORE HIS DEATH

* 204ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961). American novelist,short-story writer and journalist. First Security Bank of IdahoCheck Signed, “Ernest Hemingway.” 14” x 21 1/2” framed.Ketchum, Idaho. March 8, 1961. Punch cancellations affect aportion of Hemingway’s signature. Mounted below a black andwhite photograph of Hemingway taken late in his life. By thespring of 1961, Ernest Hemingway found it increasing difficultto write in the face of worsening physical and mental problems.Hospitalized for the treatment of severe depression during thistime, the iconic American author underwent electroconvulsivetherapy, a course of treatment that some say exacerbated hisproblems and played a significant role in his subsequent suicidein July of 1961. Extremely Fine. $1,750 - up

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A FINE J. EDGAR HOOVER DISPLAY PIECE* 207J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895-1972). Director of the FederalBureau of Investigation. Typed Letter Signed, “J.E. Hoover,” onFederal Bureau of Investigation letterhead. One page, 6 ¼”x 8½”. Washington, D.C. October 26, 1935. Hoover writes regard-ing the first issue of the “FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.”Mounted beside a fine 8 ¾” x 10 ½” copy of Paul Frehm’sportrait of Hoover inscribed and Signed, “J. Edgar Hoover.” 22½”18 ½” framed. Extremely Fine. A great display piece.

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