EARLY AMERICA AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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

* 3 THOMAS HUTCHINSON (1711-1780). Colonial governor of Massachusetts and a prominent Loyalist. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Hutchinson.” 28 ½” x 24 ¼”. Boston. March 28, 1772. With paper wafer seal. The docu- ment appoints John CushingLieutenant of a military company in Boston. Verso bears a manuscript document that at- tests John Cushing sworn his oath. A fine document accomplished as tensions between Britain and her colonies neared 17TH CENTURY DEED the breaking point. Fold splits and tears FROM THE MASSACHU- repaired with tape on verso. Very Fine. SETTS BAY COLONY $1,000 - up * 1 Manuscript Document. One page, 11 ¾” x 15”. Massachusetts Bay Colony. April 20, 1696. The docu- ment deeds a tract land located in the bounds of Ipswich. Uneven edges and some minor paper loss. Else Very Fine. $750 - up

EARLY NEW HAMPSHIRE DEED * 4 Manuscript Document Signed * 2 “Joshua Young,” “Ezra Huthcins,” JOSEPH DUDLEY (1647-1720). Colonial and “Isaac Moore.” One page, 7 Governor of Massachusetts. Manuscript Docu- 1/8” x 11 5/8”. No place [New ment Signed, “J Dudley.” 24 ½” x 28 ½” framed. Hampshire] . June 13, 1787. The Boston. July 7, 1702. The document appoints document details the transfer Cyprian Southack as captain of the Province from Isaac Moore “…A Certain Galley, which Southark captained for a total piece of Wheat in Peirmont … of seventeen years. In addition, Southack also unto him the said Gordon Hutchins took part in the sacking of Port Royal in 1690 …” The two individuals involved and mapped portions of the coast from Massa- in this transfer both appear with chusetts to the fishing grounds of Nova Scotia. some prominence in histories of With paper wafer seal affixed by fabric to bot- the Granite State. Isaac Moore is tom center. Below document is a slip provid- noted as a physician in numerous ing biographical information on Dudley. Some texts and Gordon Hutchins is minor toning. Extremely Fine. $1,000 - up known 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 early New Hampshire history. Textile backed with minor paper loss at folds. Else Very Fine. $200 - up

1 CONNECTICUT SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SAMUEL HUNTINGTON

* 7 Document 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 document extends payment to the Sheriff of New Haven due him for the distribution of laws and proclamations as well as his attendance EARLY MASS-BAY APPOINTMENT at the election in May of 1783. Cross signature of another indi- SIGNED BY HARRISON GRAY vidual affects signatures. Fine. $750 - up * 5 Partially Printed Document. 17 ½” x 22 ¼” framed. Boston, Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. November 2, 1757. Printed British Royal Seal at top center. With paper wafer seal. The docu- ment orders William Dodge, constable or collector for the town of Beverly, to collect all taxes due. Mounted below document is a slip noting the transfer of Captain John Dodge’s land to his son William. Minor toning and paper loss at folds. Else Fine. UNCUT SHEET OF FOUR $750 - up CONNECTICUT “CESSATION” NOTES * 8 Sheet of four Connecticut Trea- WILLIAM WILLIAMS, sury certificates, bearing 6 percent SIGNER OF THE interest, due “ … at or before the DECLARATION OF End of one Year after the Expira- INDEPENDENCE tion of the present war, or a Cessa- * 6 tion of hostilities between Great- WILLIAM WILLIAMS (1731- Britain and these … ” 1811). American merchant, states- 16 1/4” x 7”. Connecticut. February man, and Signer of the Declara- 1, 1781. Scalloped left edge and tion of Independence. Manuscript punch cancellation though left cen- Document Signed, “W. Williams.” ter of notes. These notes were given One page, 6 ½” x 8 ½”. Connecti- for money borrowed by the state cut. 1780. The document lists and were also used to redeem out- money due to three men for their standing state notes at specie value. travel to Westford, their expenses Anderson Number CT 21, Plate 4. and their service on Memorial com- Very Fine. $450 - up mittees. Another individual has signed over a portion of William’s signature. VF. $450 - up 2 EXTREMELY RARE MANUSCRIPT RECORDING U.S. SUPPORT OF AMERICAN POWS HELD BY THE BRITISH

* 9 ELIAS BOUDINOT (1740-1821). American lawyer and states- man. Boudinot was President of the Continental Congress, First Lawyer to Practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, Director of the U.S. Mint, and also served as commissary general for prisoners during 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, in part: “Elias Boudinot Esq. Commissary General of Prisoners for the United States of America. To Lewis Pintard for the follow- ing Clothing furnished American Prisoners of War in .” The list includes 430 blankets, 412 pairs of shoes and other items.

The American merchant LEWIS PINTARD (1732-1818) served as Agent for American Prisoners during the Revolutionary War, administering the scanty funds that Congress was able to supply to American prisoners. Acting with fidelity and economy, Pintard received the thanks of General George 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 for American prisoners held by the British as well. This document is in Fine condition with some light toning, mostly at the bottom. It exhibits one vertical fold in center. Document is totally intact with no tears or other distracting features. $1,750 - up

REVOLUTIONARY WAR LETTER PLEADING FOR FOOD FOR WASHINGTON’S ARMY * 10 Letter Signed, “Cornelius Cox Col.” One page, 10 ½” x 13 ½”. Framed Estherton. May 9, 1779. Cox writes to Jacob Shaffner of Lebanon, PA, in part:

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

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

3 REVOLUTIONARY WAR LETTER SIGNED BY GENERAL NATHANIEL GOODWIN

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

“Sir, I rec’d. yours of 25th of last month. Should be happy to know the result of consultation on that day respecting your regiment. Shall go to Boston next Monday from Bridgewater. Send me a letter there that I may know how to proceed. You will also direct that part of your regiment belonging to Middleborough to meet according to law, with arms and accoutrements on Friday, the 30th of this instant May at 10 o’clock a.m. on your reg’l parade in order for military discipline. We expect the officers have complied with the request in my last order, or otherwise, this will give them timely notice to equip themselves. I shall endeavor to be present myself. You’ll without fail give the officers immediate notice, also the men, that there may be no excuses. —Nath’l Goodwin, Brig Gen’l.”

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

the election in May of 1787. Cir- DISCHARGE SIGNED BY REVOLUTIONARY cular punch cancellation does not GENERAL SAMUEL WEBB affect any of three signatures. Fine. $500 - up

reads, in part: “Reuben Smith a Soldier in the Regiment under my command, having hired Ephraim Bates to serve out the Term for which he the said Smith was en- gaged … the said Reuben Smith is hereby honorably discharged from * 13 the American Army …” Manuscript document Signed by BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON. Near the start of the war, Samuel (1736-1800). American lawyer, Webb led a company at Bun- jurist, politician and Revolution- ker Hill where he was wounded. ary War General and ANDREW He then served as aide-de-camp and ADAMS. (1736-1797). American secretary to General George Wash- lawyer, jurist, Connecticut politi- * 14 ington, was wounded at both cal leader and Signer of the Ar- SAMUEL MCCLELLAN 1/4 White Plains and Trenton and was ticles of Confederation. 8” x 6 ”. (1730-1807). Revolutionary War captured and held for a year fol- Hartford. May 11, 1787. Also Officer from Connecticut. lowing the Raid in signed on verso by OLIVER McClellan rose from the rank of WOLCOTT JR. (1760-1833). Major to become a Brigadier Gen- * 12 December of 1777. He assumed Secretary of the Treasury under eral before the close of the Ameri- SAMUEL WEBB. Revolution- command of his regiment thereaf- Washington and Adams and Gov- can Revolution. Document Signed, ary War general. Manuscript Docu- ter until June of 1783 and was bre- ernor of Connecticut. The docu- “Sam McClellan.” One page, 7 ¼” ment Signed, “Saml. B. Webb Col vetted a Brigadier General. Some ment extends payment to the Sher- x 7 ¾” Hartford. September 30, 3d Commd Regt.” One page, 7 ½” toning and minor pinholes, not af- iff of New Haven due him for the 1791. McClellan receives x 12 ¾”. Hutts in the Highlands. fecting text. Else Very Fine. distribution of laws and proclama- £84.13.10. Extremely Fine. April 22, 1782. The document $400 - up tions as well as his attendance at $450 - up - 4 It reads, in part: “… I thank you British Commanders. Partially for transmitting the orders com- Printed Document Signed, “Wm. municated through me to Lieuten- Heron.” One page, 7 1/4” x 3”. Hart- ant Shepard as the company to ford. May 12, 1798. The document which he is, in general orders, at- acknowledges receipt of £5.12.3 tached will not move so early as being the interest due on 6 state was first intended to the field, I am notes totaling £60.8.7. Fine. * 15 in hopes that he will be able to join $300 - up MOSES CLEAVELAND (1754- at this place without an inconve- 1806) Lawyer, politician, soldier niences being felt by the service … and surveyor from Connecticut. But should the nature of his pri- While surveying the Western Re- vate business be such as to prevent serve in 1796, Cleaveland founded his immediate Compliance with the the city of Cleveland, Ohio. Par- orders he has received, I would sug- tially Printed Document Signed, gest the propriety of his writing “Moses Cleaveland.” One page, 7 directly to Major Townsend on the 1/4” x3 7/8”. Hartford. December 4, subject …” Multiple splits and tape 1779. The document acknowledges repair affecting lines throughout. the receipt of Bills of Exchange Else Good. BEN A. GALLUP ARRESTS for the interest on Continental Cer- TWO WOMEN ON REVOLUTIONARY WAR tificates held by John Johnson. Fine. In 1794, the 1st Regiment Artillerist CHARGES OF THEFT GENERAL WILLIAM iams’ last name. Else Very Fine. and Engineers was organized un- * 19 SHEPARD & THE EARLY $600 - up der a “Corps of Artillerists and BEN ADAM GALLUP. Colonial U.S. ARMY Engineers” along with four other and Revolutionary era military fig- * 17 companies. Increased to 16 com- ure. Manuscript Document Signed WILLIAM SHEPARD (1737- panies in 1799 during the Quasi “Ben Adam Gallup,” with six lines 1817). United States Representa- War with France, these regiments in Gallup’s hand. Two pages, 7 3/8” tive and Revolutionary War Of- served as some of the earliest es- x 12 1/8”. Groton. June 29, 1774. ficer. Autograph Document tablished portions of the United The document reads, in part: “ To Signed, “Wm. Shephard.” Two States Army along with the con- Ben Adams Gallup Esq. one of his pages, 9” x 14 ½”. Westfield. June currently established officer train- majesty’s justice of Peace for the 17, 1799. Addressed on integral ing school at West Point, New country of New London … at leaf to “Captain Nehemiah Free- York. The author of our letter, Groton afforesd. on the 7th Day of man of the 1st Regt. Artillerist & William Shepard, entered the Con- June … one Ruth Basher and Eliza- Engineers New York.” With a copy tinental Army on May of 1775 as a beth Davies of Gronton afforesd. of Freeman’s response on an at- lieutenant colonel and was com- did then and their on sd 7th day of tached third page. Shepard writes, mission colonel of the 4th Massa- June afforesd in a secret manner in part: “I found a letter in the post chusetts Regiment in October of and without the knowledge or con- office at Westfield directed to the following year. During the war, sent of your complainant enter into Lieut. Warham Thorpe [?] in the * 16 the Massachusetts 4th saw action your complainant sd. House and first Regiment of artillerist & en- JEREMIAH WADSWORTH at, among other battles, Bunker being so entered did then and their gineers ordering him to join his (1743-1804). Commissary general Hill, Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga steal or porline [sic] from your company under your command … to Colonel Joseph Trumbull, mem- and Monmouth. A fine document complainant sd goods and chattels I am sorry to inform you that he is ber of the Continental Congress, with associations to the American … the sd. Ruth and Elizabeth that gone into the western country to founder and director of the Army during, and in the years sub- they may be apprehended and survey land … after waiting nearly of North America, director of the sequent to, the American Revolu- brought before your worship or three months after he had wrote to U.S. Bank and a breeder of cattle. tion. $300 - up some proper authority … In his the Secretary that he should ex- Autograph Letter Signed, “Jere majesty’s name your are hearby [sic] cept of his appointment and not Wadsworth.” One page, 7 ¼”x 9”. commanded forthwith to arrest the hearing of any order or direction Hartford. September 25, 1796. Ladys [sic] of the above named.” for him supposed the regiment to Addressed on integral leaf to On verso, Gallup writes, in part: “ be full of officers … The day be- “Capt. Neha Hubbard, … Then by virtue of the within fore I left Philadelphia the 3d of Middletown.” With black, straight writ I arrested [sic] the bodys of march I waited on the Secretary of STATE OF CONNECTICUT “HARTFORD SEPT 25” postal the within named …” War to and asked him how and in DOCUMENT SIGNED BY cancellation. Wadsworth writes what manner my son was to pro- THE REVOLUTIONARY regarding the purchase of livestock In addition to serving as a Captain ceed in case he excepted his ap- WAR DOUBLE AGENT and advises Hubbard to “ … direct of Rangers in the French and In- pointment, he for answer informed WILLIAM HERON your captain to throw over the let- dian War at Fort Edward, Ben A. me that he would receive his or- * 18 ters in case of being borded [sic] Gallup also served as a Colonel of ders in a short time from General WILLIAM HERON. Revolu- by any English Vessell [sic] … ” Militia during the American Revo- …” A copy of Freeman’s tionary War spy who provided in- Very Fine. $600 - up lution. $300 - up response is found on the third page. formation to both American and

5 AN ARMY OFFICER * 21 COMPLAINS TO GEORGE REID (1733-1815) GENERAL SULLIVAN OF Revolutionary War Solider. Manu- MISTREATMENT script Document Signed, “George * 20 Reid.” One page, 7 1/4” x 8 3/8”. Unsigned Document. One page, 7 Portsmouth. February 6, 1795. The ½” x 6 ¼”. Camp on Winter Hill. document lists money owed to September 4, 1775. To General Reid for his services as Rockingham John Sullivan. The document reads, County Sheriff from August 1794 in part: to November 1794. “To the Honble Brigadier Genl. When news of the Battle of Lex- LETTER DESCRIBING REIMBURSEMENT Sullivan Humbly Shews your Com- ington and Concord reached George TO BRITISH LOYALIST plainant Gordon Hutchins Capt, Reid’s Londonderry Farm, he * 23 that Colo Starks in whose Regi- marched with a militia company to Document Signed. One page, 12 ½” x 13”. Framed. Connecti- ment I had the Honor of being Boston and commanded a company cut. April 14, 1784. The document concerns reimbursement due appointed first Capt, by the last during the Battle of Bunker Hill. to a former Loyalist for “Confiscation of his Estate” following settlement of the Rank of Officer Subsequently, he served in the the ratification of “the Definitive Treaty.” in the American Army, refuses to Battles of Trenton and Princeton allow me my Rank, in said regi- and also led the 2nd NH following After the American Revolution had ended, those citizens who ment, and contrary to the Regula- the capture of at the had remained loyal to King George III were not only persecuted tions of Rank now observed, . After the by the Patriots, but their property was seized by the State and compells [sic] me to take the 5th Revolutionary War, now Brigadier sold as well. Most of the Loyalists who lost their property through Capts. Place, Therefore your Com- General Reid led the militia that this process expatriated to British-controlled Canada. Ultimately, plainant prays your honor would put down the Exeter Rebellion in this process was declared illegal and discontinued following the interpose your Authority in Behalf 1786 and went on to serve as Sher- ratification of the 1783 Treaty of Paris, the very treaty referred of your Complainant and order iff of Rockingham County, New to in our document. Written references to confiscation reim- Coll Starks to allow me to take Hampshire. Fine. $300 - up bursements and the Treaty of Paris are quite rare. $750 - up place according to my Ranks as First Capt., or represent the Treatment I have met with from said Coll to his Excellency Genl. Washington, or otherwise order or do therein as to SCARCE AUTOGRAPH OF ABIGALE WADSWORTH your Honor shall seem meet…” count and receipt from Abigale The above mentioned complain- Wadsworth against Jeremiah ant, Gordon Hutchins, served as Wasdworth for the rental of a lot WAR DATE DOCUMENT Captain of the 1st NH Regiment at and the work performed on said FROM THE NH Bunker Hill and as Lieutenant- lot. JEREMIAH COMMITTEE OF SAFETY Colonel of the 2nd NH Regiment WADSWORTH (1743-1804) was * 22 during the battle of White Plains. an American sea captain, merchant War Date Document. One page, 8 Interesting insight into the internal and statesman from Connecticut. ½” x 6 ¾”. State of New Hamp- arguments of the Continental In addition to the key role in played shire Committee of Safety. April Army with nice references to both in the supply the 30, 1777. The document extends General John Sullivan and George during the Revolution, Wadsworth payment to two individuals for Washington. The document is tex- also represented Connecticut in “Halling [sic] Stores to Otter .* 24 tile backed and exhibits minor pa- both the Continental Congress and Creek” Punch cancellations Manuscript Document. One page, per loss at lower right, not affect- the U.S. House of Representatives. plugged. The document is mounted 8 ¼” x 8 ½”. Hartford. September ing text. Else Very Fine. $300 - up Separation at folds. Else Very Fine. within a larger sheet. Fine. 13, 1777. The document is an ac $300 - up $300 - up 6 payment be made to the “Select- … secure [s] the payment of forty the course of the American Revo- men of Greenwich … for lead & and five pounds being the Balance lution, Bushnell is also noted for expenses in procuring their Pow- due to me …” Asher Spicer. Very inventing the first time bomb and der supplied the troops for the ser- Fine. proving that gunpowder exploded vice of the Colonies …” This docu- underwater. Very Fine. $400 - up ment is signed by THOMAS Meigs marched with a company of SEYMOUR. Revolutionary war light infantry to the vicinity of solider and Hartford’s first mayor. Boston immediately after the Battle Docketing on verso. Else Very Fine. of Lexington and was assigned to NH ARMY OFFICER $300 - up duty under Col COLONEL DAVID HOBART with the rank of major. He accom- * 25 panied the expedition through DAVID HOBART (1722-?). Maine to Canada, was captured in American Revolutionary War Of- the assault on Quebec, and was ex- ficer. Autograph Document changed during the following year. Signed, “David Hobart Colo,” One He then devoted his energies to- page, 7 ½” x 4 ¾” mounted to a ward raising a regiment, and in 1777 was promoted to colonel. In May, larger sheet. Plymouth. June 14, A MINOR IS PAID FOR 1777, at the head of 170 men, he 1779. Hobart writes, in part: HIS SERVICE IN THE attacked the British troops at Sag CONTINENTAL ARMY Harbor, L. I., taking ninety prison- “A Return of the Men Inlisted [sic] * 29 ers, and destroying twelve vessels to serve during the War, out of the 1) Autograph Document Signed and much forage without the loss Eleventh Regiment of Militia, “Gideon Welles”. GIDEON of a man. For this brilliant exploit, commanded by David Hobart… WELLES (1735-1811). Revolu- congress voted him thanks and a Nehemiah Phillips, Nicholas Hall tionary War era doctor and militia- sword. In addition, Meigs com- & Winthrop Fox- who are mus- man. One page, 6” x 3 ¾”. Canter- DISCHARGE SIGNED BY manded a regiment under Gen An- tered & on their way to Exeter. I bury. May 5, 1784. The document REVOLUTIONARY WAR thony Wayne at the storming of am informed that two more are reads, in part: “Israel Dodge son of OFFICER RETURN J. Stony Point, and was honorably ingaged [sic] with George Pater- John and Lidia Dodge was born in MEIGS WITH PAY ORDER mentioned by Washington. son & his son & expect they will be Canterbury Sepr. 3d 1760 as ap- AND CERTIFICATION $275 - up on their march to Exeter immedi- pears on the book of Records of * 27 ately…” births in sd. Canterbury …” 1) Manuscript Document with Autograph statement Signed, “R.J. A sergeant in the French and In- 2) Partially Printed Pay Order. 8 Meigs Colo Comdt. 1st Connt. Bri- dian War, David Hobart was one ¼” x 6 ¾”. Hartford. May 18, 1784. gade,” by MAJOR RETURN of the grantees and first settlers of The order “secure [s] the payment JONATHON MEIGS (1734- Plymouth, NH. During the Ameri- of Forty Pounds seventeen shil- 1823). Soldier, Indian Agent, can Revolution, Hobart served as lings and four pence being the Bal- American Revolutionary Officer. colonel of a NH regiment under ance due to John Dodge Deceased One page, 8 ¾” x 3 ¾”. Westfield. General John Stark at the battle of PAY ORDER FOR DAVID …” Bennington, where he earned praise May 8, 1780. The document, ad- BUSHNELL, INVENTOR dressed to Colonel Meigs, discharges for his leadership and gallantry. Very OF THE “,” THE 3) Manuscript Document. One Asher Spicer. At bottom of docu- Fine. $400 - up FIRST SUBMARINE TO BE page 7 3/8” x 12 ½”. Canterbury. ment, Meigs writes: “Asher Spcier USED IN BATTLE May 6, 1784. The document reads, is discharged from the Amry. The * 28 in part: “These may Certify Whom Commissariat on the Road to Con- Manuscript Document. One page, it Concern that Israel Dodge A necticut will please to furnish him 7 1/8” x 4 ½”. Pay Table Office. Minor under his Parent John Dodge with ten days provisions …” Wear April 1, 1785. The document reads, Inlisted into the Continental Army at top half and toning affects text in part: “Pay Capt. David Bushnell and Served in the Connecticut Line not in Meigs’ hand. Else Fine. agent to the Corps. Of Sappers and Before the Year 1780 and the Above Miners Two Pounds ten shillings Israel hath not Returned Home and 2) Manuscript Document. One Lmy out of the Monies appropri- we have not had any Certain page, 7 ¼” x 4” Norwich. Decem- PAYMENT FOR LEAD AND ated for the payment of the Con- Knowledge of him for About five ber 4, 1780. The document “certi- POWDER USED BY necticut Line.” Years …” CONTINENTAL TROOPS fies that Asher Spicer of Norwich has served three years in ye Con- SIGNED BY THOMAS DAVID BUSHNELL (1742- An interesting lot of documents necticut Line Continental Service.” SEYMOUR 1824). Revolutionary War era in- relating to the service of a patri- Minor Toning. Else Very Fine. * 26 ventor. David Bushnell is best otic youth. All in Fine Condition. Manuscript Document. One page, know for creating the “Turtle,” the $250 - up 8 1/4” x 5 7/8”. Connecticut. May 3) Partially Printed Pay Order. One first submarine ever used in com- 30, 1776. The document orders page, 7 ¼” x 6 ½”. Hartford. De- bat. In addition to the “Turtle,” cember 5, 1780. The document “ which was used three times during 7 As a Captain in the Connecticut THE REVOLUTIONARYS Line …” Very Fine. $250 - up TRAIN AN ARMY

Captain Amos Stanton served as a Lieutenant on the galley Shark from 1776 to 1777 before assuming the A REVOLUTIONARY WAR rank of Captain in the Continental DRUMMER IS PAID FOR line. As captain, he served for four HIS LATE FATHER’S years until he was killed during the SERVICE TWO ITEMS RELATING 1781 Battle of Fort Griswold. * 32 TO A DECEASED MINOR’S Nathan Gallup was also stationed Partially Printed Pay Table Order SERVICE IN THE at Fort Griswold during the war for £44.6.6. 7 1/4” x 6 3/8”. Hart- CONNECTICUT LINE and was part of Lieutenant Colo- ford. June 6, 1781. The order ex- PAYMENT FOR THE * 30 nel Sullivan’s 1778 Expedition to tends payment due to one John TRAINING OF MEN IN 1)Partially Printed Pay Order. 8 ¼” Rhode Island. Wood, a deceased member of the THE CONNECTICUT LINE x 6 ½” . Hartford. May 18, 1784. Connecticut Line. Accompanied by * 36 The order “secure [s] the payment a 7 1/2” x 5 1/4” Manuscript Docu- Manuscript Document. One page, of Eleven Pounds two shillings and 3/4 1/8 ment attesting to John Wood’s ser- 7 ” x 6 ”. Goshen, Connecti- four pence being the Balance due vice as a solider and his son’s ser- cut. August 6, 1775. The document to Justus Taylor Deceased …” Very vice as a drummer in the 3rd Con- extends £16.18.0 to Captain Elisha Fine. necticut Regiment and in Capt. Sill “ … being the sum due to the Durkee’s Regiment. Both Fine. soldiers under his command for 2)Manuscript Document. One $300 - up training …” Docketing on verso. page, 8” x 12 ½”. Litchfield County. Else Very Fine. $350 - up May 10, 1784. The document reads, in part: “These certify that Justus Taylor A Minor under the age of Twenty One years Inlisted into the * 34 Connecticut Line of the Continen- BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON tal Army … and that he hath not (1736-1800). American lawyer, received any supplies from the jurist, politician and Revolution- Town …” Some very minor ton- ary War General. £30 State of ing. Else Very Fine. $250 - up Connecticut Comptroller’s-Office Pay order for Huntington Signed WAGES DUE A DECEASED on verso, “Benj. Huntington.” 7” x PRISONER OF WAR! 4 3/4”. Connecticut. October 8, SIGNED BY OLIVER 1793. Ornate border. Very Fine. WOLCOTT JR. AND PAYMENTS TO THE $250 - up JEDEDIAH HUNTINGTON WIFE OF A DECEASED * 37 REVOLUTIONARY WAR OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. SOLDIER (1760-1833). Secretary of the * 33 Treasury under Washington and 1) Partially Printed Pay Table Re- Adams and Governor of Connecti- ceipt Signed “Nathan Gallup.” One cut. Document Signed, “Olvr. 3/8 3/4 page, 8 ” x 6 ”. Hartford. May Wolcott Jr.” One page, 8 1/4” x 6 1/ 28, 1784. The document reads, in 2”. Pay Table Office, Connecticut. * 31 part: “…secure [s] the payment of June 1, 1782. Also signed, across a Manuscript Document. 8 1/4” x 6 3/ Eleven Pounds four Shillings and portion of Wolcott’s signature, 4”. [Connecticut]. August 6, 1777. two pence being the Balance due “Huntington,” by JEDEDIAH The document extends payment to to Capt. Amos Stanton Decead …” * 35 HUNTINGTON (1743-1818). Timothy King for wages due to his Minor separation at bottom of one ANDREW ADAMS (1736- American Revolutionary War Gen- deceased son, Reuben King, for the fold. Else Extremely Fine. 1797). American lawyer, jurist, eral. The document extends pay- time he was held as a British pris- Connecticut political leader and ment to Fenn Wadsworth, who oner. Reuben King died at the age 2) Manuscript Document Signed Signer of the Articles of Confed- served as a Brigade Major under of 19 following his release from “Thankful Stanton.” One page, 8 eration. £100 State of Connecti- General Wadsworth in the Con- 1/8 7/8 one of the infamous prison ships ” x 3 ”. Groton. May 8, 1784. cut Comptroller’s-Office Pay order necticut Militia from 1776 to w moored in Wallabout Bay. During The Document reads, in part: “ … for Adams Signed on verso, “And 1779, and subsequently assumed a 3/4 the American Revolution, more Please to pay to Colln. Nathan Adams.” 6 ” x 5”. Connecticut. position in the Connecticut state than ten thousand men died on Gallup (Bearer hereof) whatever April 17, 1790. Ornate border. Cir- government before ill health forced these vessels, more American Sum remains In arrears due to the cular punch cancellation at center, him to retire from this post. Very deaths than from every battle of Estate of my late Husband Capt. not affecting Adams’ signature. Fine. $400 - up the war combined! $400 - up Amos Stanton Deceasd. for service Fine. $250 - up 8 PAYMENT WITH BILLS BOARDING CONTI- DRAWN ON FRANCE NENTAL PRISONERS

PAYMENT FOR AN EXPRESS RIDER SIGNED DISTINGUISHED BY THOMAS SEYMOUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR * 45 * 42 OFFICER JEREMIAH Manuscript Document Signed by OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745- HALSEY RECEIVES THOMAS SEYMOUR. Revolu- SIGNS AN ORDER TO PAY 1807), Revolutionary patriot and ORDERS TO SEEK tionary war solider and Hartford’s THE STAGGERING SUM OF Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme RECRUITS FOR THE first mayor. 8 3/8” x 4 1/8”. Con- 73,000 LIVRES TO A Court. Document Signed, “O. CONTINENTAL ARMY necticut. September 14, 1776. The SUPPLIER OF THE Ellsworth.” 8 1/8” x 7 7/8”. Hart- AND TO SECURE document extends payment to John CONTINENTAL ARMY ford. October 9, 1776. The docu- DESERTERS Skinner for his horses carrying bag- * 38 ment extends £88.11.7 to Major OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. * 40 gage express. Very Fine. $200 - up h Epaphras Sheldon and Capt. John (1760-1833). Secretary of the Document Signed, “Jer Halsey 1/4 1/8 Strong for the boarding of Conti- Treasury under Washington and Capt.” 8 ” x 6 ”. Hartford. November 1, 1777. The document nental Prisoners stationed in Con- Adams and Governor of Connecti- necticut. Very Fine. $400 - up cut. Document Signed, “Olvr. acknowledges receipt of a State Wolcott Jr.” 8 1/4” x 6 1/2”. Pay Table Treasury Order for £300 for “ … Office. December 20, 1780. The the purpose of recruiting Men for document extends Bills on France the Continental Army- and secur- in the amount of 73,000 livres to ing Deserters … ” During the course Chauncey Whittelsey (1746-1812). of the Revolutionary War, Whittelsey, a clothier from Jeremiah Halsey answered the Middletown, Connecticut, acted as Lexington Alarm, served at the an Army supplier during the Revo- Battle of Crown Point and the cap- ture of Ticonderoga and captained lution during the early 1790s. Very WAR DATE BOUNTY FOR the armed sloop “Enterprise,” one * 43 Fine. $750 - up AN OFFICER IN THE of the first ships in the American Document Signed by THOMAS CONNECTICUT LINE fleet. Very Fine. $500 - up SEYMOUR. Revolutionary war solider and Hartford’s first mayor. * 46 8 1/4” x 6 1/2”. Connecticut. Feb- Partially Printed War-Date Docu- ruary 12, 1776. The document ex- ment Signed, “Marcus Cole Leut.” tends payment for “nursing … Sun- One page, 7 ½” x 6 ¼”. Hartford. dry Sick Soldier in Capt. Motts February 4, 1777. The document Company on their return from reads, in part: Northern Army last year …” Fine. $250 - up “Received of Pay-Table Commit- tee, their Order on the Treasurer of the State, for Two hundred Pounds being for the additional Encouragement granted by this STATE PAYMENT FOR SOLDIERS PAID FOR State, for inlisting [sic] into the THE RETURN OF AN CLOTHING LOST DURING Continental Army, and which I am APPRENTICE SERVING IN THE DISASTROUS 1776 to improve accordingly, for raising THE NORTHERN ARMY NEW YORK CAMPAIGN a Company in the Battalion to be * 39 * 41 commanded by John Durgee 3/4 Manuscript Document. 8” x 6 ”. Manuscript Document. 8” x 6 1/ Colonel…Marcus Cole Leut” Connecticut. August 6, 1777. The 2”. Hartford. April 12, 1777. The 1777 PAYMENT FOR AN document extends payment to document extends payment to Cap- EXPRESS RIDER Having served in the French and Nehemiah Lewis for “ expense of tain Benjamin Baldwin for the “ * 44 Indian War, Marcus Cole enlisted sickness that was paid in getting … Sundry Losses of Cloathing [sic] Manuscript Document. 8 1/8” x 6”. in the 2nd Connecticut Line at the home his Apprentice a Soldier in sustained by his compy of militia in Connecticut. October 10, 1777. outbreak of the Revolutionary the Northern Army … Also for a expedition to New York 1776 …” The document extends payment to War. Before retiring from the ser- gun received by Capt John Docketing on verso. Fine. Roswell Stanly for riding express vice in 1778, Cole rose to the rank Sedgwick …” Very Fine. $250 - up $300 - up and for loss of clothing. Very Fine. of First Lieutenant. Uneven right $200 - up edge. Else Very Fine. $300 - up 9 tion that befell America during the Revolutionary period. Both Very Fine. $300 - up . PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES

* 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. March 13, 1794. The document details the exchange of the £10 note, with interest, for £13.0.2. An interest- ing Connecticut currency lot. $400 - up A MERCHANT SHIP TAKEN BY PRIVATEERS * 50 DURING THE JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848). President of the United REVOLUTION States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “J. Q. Adams,” as Presi- * 49 dent. One page, 15 ¾” x 12 ½” framed. With paper wafer seal. Autograph Letter Signed, “Sam. The document grants a tract of land located “ … in the Territory Broome” One page, 7 ¾” x 12”. north west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky Boston. March 9, 1781. Addressed River …” to “ … Sarah Cunningham Assignee of Mary on integral leaf to “Mr. James Jarvis, Donaldson.” Reinforced folds. Very Fine. $600 - up Merchant, New London.” Broome writes, in part:

“… A vessel is arrived at Salem from Port au Prince, which brot [sic] an account of the capture of the fine large ship Tryton, belong to Salem, on her passage from Port SECURITIES FOR au Prince to Curacao, loaded by DEPRECIATION your account of Mr. Marcorelle [?] * 48 and Co. , with white Sugars …. 1) Partially Printed Pay Order. 8 You may give discretional orders THE BUSH FAMILY ¼” x 6 ½”. Hartford. May 21, 1784. to the Captain of your Ship Dis- * 52 The order “secure [s] the Payment covery. This gentleman says that 8” x 10” Color photograph of the of Fifty pounds twelve Shillings & Privateers are plenty in that pas- Bush family, apparently taken at or 2d being the Balance due to David sage…” near their summer home in Maine. Hall …” Paper loss from wax seal on ad- Among those pictured are former President George Bush, Sr., former 2) Manuscript Document. One dress leaf and minor edge wear, GEORGE BUSH TO First Lady Barbara Bush, President page, 8” x 6 ½”. Stratford. July 7, not affecting text. Else Very Fine. JOHN VOLPE George Bush, Jr. and First Lady 1783. The document reads, in part: A nice window into the dangers * 51 Laura Bush. Back of photograph “.. Please to deliver to Majr. John faced by American merchants dur- GEORGE H.W. BUSH (b. 1924) reads: “This photo was produced Benjamin, or bearer, the Securities ing the American Revolution. President of the United States. especially for the College Republi- for Depreciation due to me for my $500 - up Color photograph of George Bush can National Committee, Washing- Service in the Continental Army to Sr. shaking hands with Ambassa- ton, D.C. 20007-0325.” Minor January 1st 1780 …” An interest- dor John Volpe Signed, “George bend at lower left. Else Very Fine. ing lot that highlights the effects Bush.” 8” x 10”. No place. No $50 - up of the crushing monetary depreca date. Extremely Fine. $350 - up 10 aspect of this process of reorgani- zation that the Chairman of the Untied States Shipping Board ad- dressed in the letter to which Presi- dent Coolidge refers. Two punch holes at top edge, not affecting text. Else Very Fine. $225 - up

* 53 GROVER CLEVELAND IS GEORGE H.W. BUSH. (b. UNABLE TO GET HIS 1924). President of the United PRESIDENTIAL PAPERS States. Photograph of Bush taken IN ORDER during his inauguration ceremony * 55 inscribed and Signed, “George GROVER CLEVELAND * 57 Bush.” 14 ½” x 12 ¾” framed. A (1837-1908). President of the CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872- small slip mounted below the pho- United States. Autograph Letter 1933). President of the United tograph identifies Bush as the 40th Signed, “Grover Cleveland.” Two States. Photograph of Coolidge * 59 President of the United States. pages, 4 3/8”x 6 ¾”. Princeton. Inscribed and Signed, “Calvin GRACE COOLIDGE (1879- Extremely Fine. $350 - up March 23, 1900. Cleveland writes, Coolidge.” 12 ¾” x 16 ½” framed. 1957). First Lady of the United in part: Minor toning around image from States. Autograph Letter Signed, prior frame. Else Very Fine. “Grace Coolidge,” on her GC let- “ I am ashamed to say that any pa- $250 - up terhead. Two pages, 5 ¾” x 7 ½”. pers I may possibly have that would No place. June 19 , 1929. Coolidge be useful to you are in such a state writes to express her sorrow at hav- of confusion that I don’t think, ing missed her correspondent dur- even if I have them in possession ing the latter’s visit to they can be made available. Ever Northampton and also thanks her since I left Washington I have been for the lovely pink roses. Very Fine. intending to arrange them — a very $175 - up little at least — but nothing of the kind has been done; and it is not likely to be entered upon at present … ” Very Fine. $1,000 - up

* 54 BARBARA BUSH (b. 1925) First Lady of the United States. Note Signed, “Barbara Bush,” on her name-imprinted card bearing an * 58 image of the White House. Two CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872- pages, 6 ¼” x 4 ¼”. Washington. 1933). President of the United June 12, 1990. Bush writes to States. Typed Letter Signed, Lillian Rogers Parks to thank her “Calvin Cooldige,” as President, on for a copy of her book and ex- The White House Washington let- presses her hope to meet Parks one * 56 terhead. One page, 7” x 9”. Wash- day. FRANCES CLEVELAND ington. August 11, 1924. Coolidge (1864-1947). First Lady of the writes regarding a letter being sent * 60 Lillian Rogers Parks’ My Thirty United States. Autograph Letter by the Chairman of the United DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Years Backstairs at the White Signed, “Frances F. Cleveland,” on States Shipping Board to export- (1890-1969). President of the House covered a sixty year period 816 letterhead ers, importers and shippers through- United States and Supreme Com- in the life of the domestic staff in Four pages, 4 3/8” x 7”. New York. out the nation. mander of the Allied forces in Eu- the White House. In addition to December 16, 1890. Cleveland rope during WW II. Black & White reporting Parks’ experience as a writes to decline a request from In both his first and second State photograph of Thomas E. seamstress and maid, it also relates her correspondent, Mrs. Springer, of the Union Addresses, Calvin Stephens’ oil portrait of the experiences of her mother, because she fears it will open her Coolidge spoke of the necessity of Eisenhower Inscribed and Signed, ‘Maggie’ Rogers, who also served up to many more similar requests. reorganizing the large merchant “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” 14 3/8” x as a member of the White House $150 - up fleet America had acquired during 18 1/8” framed. No place. No date. domestic staff for thirty years. World War One under private Extremely Fine. $450 - up Extremely Fine. $125 - up ownership. It is very likely some 11

* 63 MAMIE DOUD THE DEATH OF EISENHOWER (1896-1979). JAMES A. GARFIELD First Lady of the United States. * 64 Typed Letter Signed, “Mamie Autograph Letter Signed, “H.C. Doud Eisenhower,” on The White Lybrook.” Two pages, 5” x 8”. House, Washington letterhead. Dowagiac, Michigan. September One page, 6” x 9 ¼”. Washington. 15, 1881. The letter reads, in part: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER WRITES TO THE June 21, 1955. Accompanied by “ … The death of the President LEGENDARY MANUSCRIPT COLLECTOR JUSTIN original The White House, Wash- does not appear to excite much feel- TURNER CONCERNING HIS COLLECTION ington envelope. Eisenhower ing among our people all that have * 61 writes to a patient at Walter Reed been done they have hung the flag DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). American gen- Hospital, in part: “I understand on a pole half way up and they eral and President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed, that the bandages are to be re- have Crepe stretched over the door “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on The White House Washington let- moved tomorrow, and I want you of Post office and Mrs. Boating terhead. One page, 6 7/8” x 8 7/8” Washington. January 2, 1957. to know that our thoughts and has Crepe stretched round the top Eisenhower writes to Justin Turner concerning Turner’s wish to prayers will be with you. I was and on the collumns [sic] of the make his collection of historical documents available to educa- distressed to hear of your opera- stoop in front of her shop. The tional institutions. Extremely Fine. $900 - up tion, but sincerely hope that as a people here are tramping around as result of it your sight will be per- usual. There was a company of fect once again …” VF. $175 - up some 6 or 8 persons men and women came down from Decatur last Saturday and got drunk and THE FIRST CAREER SOLDIER TO were disorderly and they were all ASSUME THE PRESIDENCY SINCE taken before the Justice of the ULYSSES GRANT peace and fined …” Extremely * 62 Fine. $300 - up DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). President of the United States and Supreme Com- mander of the Allied forces in Europe during WW II. Typed Letter Signed, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on his name-imprinted letterhead. Hotel Commo- dore, New York, New York. 27” x 17 ½” October 25, 1952. Eisenhower writes to thank Mr. Peter Fuller for donating cars for Eisenhower’s motorcade and apologizes for damage done to Fuller’s personal car during that event. Above letter is a black & white photograph of the Eisenhower’s motorcade as it passes through a mob of Bostonians. A fine display LUCRETIA GARFIELD piece commemorating the race that resulted in the FREE FRANK presidency of the first career solider since Grant. * 65 Photograph shows minor wear and some paper loss LUCRETIA GARFIELD at upper left. Else Extremely Fine. $600 - up (1832-1918). First Lady of the United States. Her free-franking signature, “Lucretia R. Garfield, Free” on a 4 1/8” x 3 1/8” enve 12 lope. Envelope bears black, circu- the Annual Reunion of the Soci- lar “WASHINGTON NOV 9 ety of the Potomac … I regret to 1905” postal cancellation. Fine. say that it will probably be impos- $250 - up sible for me to accept this invita- tion, much as I should be pleased to meet with my comrades of that great army …” Mounting trace on verso and minor edge wear at left and bottom. Else Fine. $500 - up RARE HERBERT HOOVER SIGNED AUTOGRAPH NOTE * 71 HERBERT HOOVER (1874- 1964). President of the United * 69 States. Autograph Note Signed, HERBERT HOOVER (1874- “Herbert Hoover.” One page, 8 1964). President of the United ½”x 5 ½”. No place. No date. States. Photograph of Hoover * 66 Hoover writes to his wife: “Have Signed, “Herbert Hoover.” 12 ¼”x WARREN G. HARDING (1865- taken care of Charlotte leaving to- 15” framed. Extremely Fine. 1923). President of the United night streamline arrive Sunday [?] $225 - up States. Black & White photograph morning Kindly have Ross meet me of Harding Inscribed and Signed, Berkeley no one else with him … ” “Warren J. Harding.” 12 ¾”x 15 Autograph documents from BOSTON CELEBRATES ¾” framed. No place. No date. Herbert Hoover rarely come to WILLIAM HENRY Photo credited to Edmonston. market. A great opportunity for the HARRISON’S Extremely Fine. $300 - up presidential collector. Very Fine. INAUGURATION $1,000 - up * 68 Autograph Letter Signed, “Your Affct. Father.” Two pages,7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Boston. March 5, 1841. Ad- dressed on integral leaf to “Mr. Charles L. Perkins Plymouth NH.” The letter reads, in part: “…You have seen no doubt in the paper something was to be done by way of celebrating the inauguration of Pres. Harrison in Boston & you will see an account of the great Ball at Faneuil Hall & you know we are famous at Roxbury too for such * 70 * 72 tings Several private houses were HERBERT HOOVER (1874- LOU HENRY HOOVER illuminated. The Town Hall & c. 1964). President of the United (1874-1944). First Lady of the Rockets were seen in all directions States. Typed Letter Signed, United States. Typed Letter Signed, HARRISON DECLINES AN & had it not been for the bright “Herbert Hoover,” on his name- “Lou Henry Hoover,” on gold-em- INVITATION TO ATTEND moonlight it would have had a very imprinted stationery. One page, 7 bossed The White House, Wash- A SOCIETY OF THE brilliant appearance … This I sup- ¼” x 10 ½”. The Waldorf Astoria ington letterhead. One page, 5 1/8” POTOMAC REUNION pose will be the ending of political Towers, New York. May 10, 1950. x 8 1/8”. Washington, D.C. October show & parade for the present & I Hoover writes: “Miss Miller has 8, 1929. Accompanied by original * 67 hope that it will never again be told me about your wish to dedi- The White House, Washington en- BENJAMIN HARRISON necessary to repeat what has been cate the Annual Survey of Ameri- velope. With black, circular (1833-1901). President of the gone over the last two years. We can Law to me … I just cannot “WASHINGTON, D.C. 1929 OCT United States. Manuscript Docu- are looking for Prest. Harrison’s take the time or energy for any fur- 14” postal cancellation. Hoover ment Signed, “Benj. Harrison” on message tomorrow & shall them ther undertakings at the present writes to the celebrated harpsi- black bordered 674 North Dela- be able to judge something of the time. You have to bear in mind that chordist Lewis Richards to thank ware Street674 North Delaware course of policy to be pursed by I am not as young as I used to be him for his performance at the Street mourning stationery. One the new government. I hope some- when we had more opportunity for White House and to offer her page, 4 ½” x 7”. Indianapolis, Ind. thing will be done to bring us bet- personal relations, and also that I apologies for having cut short his May 18, 1893. The letter reads, in ter times …” Paper loss from wax am burdened down doing what I performance on account of her part: “…I beg to acknowledge the seal on second page, affecting one can alleviating the mess of this situ- tired guests. Extremely Fine. receipt of an invitation to attend word. Else Very Fine. $400 - up ation …” Very Fine. $250 - up $175 - up

13 * 74 ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875). President of the United States. 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 as Collector of Customs for Newburyport, Massachusetts. Ex- tremely Fine. $1,250 - up

FOUR LANGUAGE SHIP’S PAPER SIGNED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON * 73 THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Th Jefferson,” as President. Mounted with a printed image of Jefferson and a small plague in a 27 ¼” x 38” frame. No place. May 1801. COUNTERSIGNED by LEVI LINCOLN as Acting Secretary of State. The document is Four Language Ship’s Paper for one Amos Follansbe, master of the Ship Rebecca. With paper wafer Seal of State. Minor paper loss at folds and minor toning, not affecting Jefferson’s signature. Else Very Fine. $5,000 - up

* 75 ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875). President of the United States. 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 as Collector of Customs for Newburyport, Massachusetts. Paper loss affects McCulloch’s signature and small pinhole at center fold. Else Very Fine. $1,250 - up

14 SEEKING ANDREW JACKSON’S AUTOGRAPH * 76 Autograph Letter Signed, “Alfred Balch.” One page, 7 5/8”x 11”. Nashville. December 13, 1843. Addressed on integral leaf. With red, circular “NEW YORK” postal cancellation. Balch writes, in part: “ The promise I made to send you the autograph of General Jackson has not been forgotten … I addressed him a note on this subject to which he made a reply and in which he acknowledge the honor which your request implied: but this note was mislaid and thereupon I charged a divine little widow who is a member of the family at the Hermitage to recover it … she has always said that the next time I came she would be sure to have it … The old Hero if he lives, which is exceedingly doubtful will be seventy seven years of age the fiftieth of the coming March … ” A friend of Andrew Jackson, Alfred Balch was appointed Commissioner of the Indian Treaties during LADY BIRD JOHNSON Jackson’s presidency. Subsequently, Balch was appointed SIGNS A COPY OF federal district court judge for the state of Florida by Presi- LINCOLN’S GETTYSBURG dent Van Buren in 1840. Very Fine. $750 - up ADDRESS * 79 CLAUDIA “LADY BIRD” JOHNSON (1912-2007). First LETTER WITH A FIRST PERSON DESCRIPTION Lady of the United States. A OF DINNER WITH ANDREW JACKSON printed copy of Lincoln’s * 77 Gettysburg Address signed, “Lady Bird Johnson.” One page, 6 ¼”x 9 Autograph Letter Signed, “Sarah Tomlinson,” on embossed Senate, U.S. stationery. Four pages, 20 ½” “. A wonderful and unique asso- x 16. Framed in a two-sided archival frame, allowing both sides of letter to be read easily. Washington, ciation of Lincoln and another D.C. December 15, 1835. Tomlinson writes to her sister, in part: “ … We are invited to dine with the prominent figure in the history of President today. We, at first, thought of declining owing to ill health, but the weather is delightful the battle for civil right in today again, as warm as spring. We are well comparatively speaking, and we really have no apology to America, Lady Bird Johnson, who, offer. This is about one of his first parties. I believe he has given one to the Foreign ministers and during the 1964 election campaign, Heads of Department. Mr. & Mrs. Lay are invited to night; Mr. Knight and Mr. Frelinghuysen are to made the first solo whistlestop go on Thursday … ” tour of a First lady in order to promote the Civil Rights Act. Very Tomlinson continues to write the following morning: “We went to the Presidents yesterday. The Party Fine. $250 - up was the largest he will probably give this winter. The old General appeared in very good spirits. The ladies were very much dressed and made a splendid show. The Table was filled almost to crowding. I could 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

* 78 LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973). President of the United States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Lyndon B. Johnson,” as President of the United States. COUNTERSIGNED by DEAN RUSK (1909-1994) as Secretary of State. 15 ¾”x 12” framed. Washington, D.C. September 1, 1966. With Seal of State at lower left. The document appoints George H. Lane as a “ … Consular Officer of the United States of America …” Extremely Fine. $800 - up

15 LADY BIRD JOHNSON FONDLY REMEMBERS THE DAY HER HUSBAND SIGNED THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT

* 80 CLAUDIA “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 the most memorable But certainly one of the days was when he signed the education bill that will affect thousands of children over the land and I think enlarge their opportunities- and the place he chose to sign it was beside the little one-room school house in Texas which he had attended when he was only four years old … ”

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

* 81 [JOHN F. KENNEDY] (1917- 1963). President of the United States. Printed document bearing Kennedy’s printed signature. 18 ½” x 22 ½” framed. The docu- ment honors “ … the memory of Patrick L. Geary …” a recently deceased, honorably discharged veteran. With gold embossed Seal of State. Mounted below a gold, PRESIDENT LINCOLN APPOINTS A CUSTOMS circular medallion bearing a em- bossed bust of Kennedy. Verso of COLLECTOR FOR NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS frame is Plexiglas, allowing the * 82 original envelope and a mailing ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865). President of the United States. Partially Printed Document regarding the process of receiving Signed, “Abraham Lincoln,” as President. 23 ¾” x 17 ½” framed. Washington. April 12, 1861. the honorary certificate to be COUNTERSIGNED by SALMON P. CHASE (1808-1873) as U.S. Treasury Secretary. The docu- viewed. Certificate shows some ment appoints Enoch Y. Currier as Collector of Customs for Newburyport, Massachusetts. Extremely minor folds. Else Very Fine. Fine. $4,500 - up $125 - up

16 NIXON ON THE PROSE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

“I am extremely pleased to have the photostats you enclosed of letters which Abraham Lincoln wrote to one of your forebears. I never cease to be thrilled by the beauty of his prose.”

* 83 RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). President of the United A SCARCE ALS BY SARAH POLK States. Typed Letter Signed, “Richard Nixon,” on Office of the * 85 Vice President, Washington letterhead. One page, 8” x 10 ½”. SARAH CHILDRESS POLK (1803-1891). First Lady of the Washington. July 20, 1959. Nixon writes, in part: “ … I am United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “Mrs James K. Polk.” extremely pleased to have the photostats you enclosed of letters One page, 4 7/8” x 8”. Polk Place. April 7, 1888. Polk writes to which Abraham Lincoln wrote to one of your forebears. I never acknowledge the receipt of proof sheets and informs her corre- cease to be thrilled by the beauty of his prose. You must certainly spondent that she sees no errors of consequence. Mounting tape take pride in these treasured family possessions … I hope you and paper loss at top edge, not affecting text. Fine. $1,000 - up know how grateful I am to you for writing as you did …” Very Fine. $1,500 - up

your warm letter concerning my Reagan,” on The White House let- recent trip to Liberia, Ghana, and terhead. One page, 6 ¼” x 9 ½”. the Ivory Coast. It was indeed a Washington. August 8, 1985. special privilege and pleasure to Reagan writes, in part: “Thank you renew friendships with our West so much for forwarding the tape African neighbors in these coun- COCAINE BLUES … It was in- tries and to convey the greetings deed well-done and should be seen and goodwill of the American by as many as possible, be they people. This official and substan- straight or addicted to such an in- tive trip also provided me a unique sidious drug. I am very encouraged opportunity to enjoy the cultural that the plague of drug abuse is heritage of each country … ” receiving such wide publicity. There is no doubt in my mind that we Thelma “Pat” Nixon held the record must keep the problem before the * 84 as the most-traveled First Lady until public if we want to change the THELMA “PAT” NIXON Hillary Clinton made the White course and reverse the disastrous (1912-1993). First Lady of the House her home. One of Mrs. NANCY REAGAN ON THE consequences …” Great content United States. Typed Letter Signed, Nixon’s first solo official trips abroad from a central figure in the Ameri- “Patricia Nixon,” on The White was the above noted journey to “ … PLAGUE OF DRUG can “War on Drugs” and coiner of House, Washington letterhead. One Ghana and Liberia, where she ad- ABUSE …” the phrase “Just Say No.” Very Fine. page, 6 ¼” x 9 ¼”. Washington. dressed the nations’ congresses and * 86 $400 - up January 18, 1972. Nixon writes, also met with heads of state. Very NANCY REAGAN (b. 1921). in part: “I very much appreciated Fine. $175 - up Typed Letter Signed, “Nancy 17 REAGAN SECRETARIAL * 87 RONALD REAGAN (1911- 2004). President of the United FDR ON THE States. Color photo of Reagan UPCOMING MARCH OF mounted to a blind-embossed Re- DIMES FUND DRIVE publican Presidential Task Force FDR TO HEALTH ADVOCATE JAC AUER * 91 sheet inscribed and Secretarially FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT signed. “Ronald Reagan.” 13” x * 89 (1882-1945). President of the 15 ½” framed. No place. No date. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945). President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed, Extremely Fine. $100 - up United States. Black and white photograph of Roosevelt at his “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” as Presi- desk inscribed and signed, “For my Friend Jac Auer from Franklin dent, on The White House Wash- Roosevelt.” 15 1/2” x 121/2” framed. Jac Auer was a advocate of ington letterhead. One page, 7” x 8 exercise and healthy living during the early 20th century. Hoping 7/8”. Washington. November 16, to increase the lifespan of the American businessman through a 1936. Roosevelt writes, in part: “ varied exercise regime, Auer served as the subject of two sepa- … I should appreciate it very much rate chapbooks published in the years prior to World War One. if you would ask the Trustees of From our inscription, it appears likely that Auer’s exercise and the Foundation to give me imme- healthy living methods were one of the treatments attempted by diately their recommendations in Roosevelt after a battle with Polio left the future president regard to Colonel Doherty’s offer. paralyzed from the waist down. Crack at left third of photo- My own views are that the national graph, slightly affecting Roosevelt’s signature. Else Very Fine. fight against Infantile Paralysis can- $900 - up not cease. It must go on! There- fore, if the Trustees deem it wise, I shall be glad again to loan my com- ing birthday for this purpose … ” TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED BY FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AS ACTING The chairman of a large oil holding TEMPORARY SECRETARY OF THE NAVY company, Henry L. Doherty pro- APPOINTMENT SIGNED vided a portion of the funding for BY FRANKLIN D. the yearly fund drive for polio re- ROOSEVELT AS ACTING * 90 search known as the March of SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Dimes, an event that, as noted in (1882-1945). President of the our letter, took place on FDR’s * 88 United States. Partially Printed birthday. In addition to this fine FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Document Signed, “Franklin D. association noted in our letter, the (1882-1945). President of the Roosevelt,” as Acting Secretary of recipient of our letter, Basil United States. Partially Printed the Navy on Navy Department let- O’Conner, Roosevelt’s legal part- 3/8 Document Signed, “Franklin D. terhead. One page, 8” x 10 ”. ner, close friend and advisor, also Roosevelt,” as Acting Secretary of Washington. August 25, 1919. The deserves note. During the course the Navy on Navy Department let- document temporarily appoints of their long friendship, the two terhead. One page, 8” x 10 3/8”. Ralph H. Smith an Ensign. With men founded two organizations Washington. May 8, 1919. The blind-embossed Navy Seal and two devoted to the rehabilitation of document temporarily appoints “Office of Commandant First Na- polio patients as well as research Ralph H. Smith an Ensign. With val District” stamps. Two punch on the treatment and prevent of blind-embossed Navy Seal. Two holes and discoloration from that disease. Extremely Fine. punch holes and discoloration from paperclip at top. Fine. $350 - up $1,000 - up paperclip at top. Fine. $350 - up

18 TWO CHOICE BACHRACH PHOTOS OF ELEANOR ROOSEVELT IN THE WHITE HOUSE

“ … I DID NOT ADVOCATE THE DRINKING OF WHISKEY OR GIN … ”

* 92 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884-1962). Typed Letter Signed, “Eleanor Roosevelt,” on 49 East 65th Street New York, NY letter- * 93 head. Two pages, 6” x 6 ¾”. New ELEANOR ROOSEVELT York. January 17, 1933. Accompa- (1884-1962). First Lady of the nied by original envelope and the United States. Black and white four page speech reference by Bachrach portrait photograph of Roosevelt in formal dress standing Roosevelt in her letter. Roosevelt * 95 before a fireplace. 8 ¾” x 11 ¾”. writes, in part: THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919). President of the Bound in a blue and gray “A United States. An 8” x 12” photograph of Roosevelt inscribed Bachrach Portrait” folder. Ex- “ … I am enclosing a copy of my and Signed, “Theodore Roosevelt.” No place. March 19, 1909. tremely Fine. $125 - up speech so that you may read ex- Image is credited to Harris & Ewing, Washington D.C., and is actly what I did say. You will see mounted within a 13 ½” x 16 ½” gold frame. A fine display that I did not advocate the drink- piece. $2,500 - up ing of whiskey or gin. I am dry personally and would hardly sug- gest that any one, let alone a girl, should do this. I stated, however, conditions which no matter how dry we are, we must face in many cities and country district and I have come to the conclusion that tem- perance must be preached even TR ON OUTLOOK LETTERHEAD ahead of total abstinence, much though I prefer total abstinence myself …” Despite the stand taken * 96 by Mrs. Roosevelt in this letter, the THEODORE ROOSEVELT Eighteenth Amendment to the (1858-1919). Typed Letter Signed, Constitution which made Prohibi- “Theodore Roosevelt,” on The tion law would be repealed by her Outlook letterhead. One page, 6 husband’s ratification of of the ¾” x 7 ½”. New York. December Twenty-first Amendment before * 94 9, 1912. To HAROLD J. the close of 1933. Nice content ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HOWLAND, a member of The from the tail-end of the Prohibi- (1884-1962). First Lady of the Outlook editorial staff. Roosevelt tion years! Very Fine. $400 - up United States. Black and white Bachrach portrait photograph of writes, in part: “Just a line to wish Roosevelt in formal dress seated at you well and to say how I wish I reading desk. 8 ¾” x 11 ¾”. Bound could see you in person. There is in a blue and gray “A Bachrach very much I have to talk over with Portrait” folder. Extremely Fine. you. I am looking forward eagerly $125 - up to your return …” $450 - up 19 signature. Fine. $300 - up $275 - up

THEODORE ROOSEVELT TLS HARRY TRUMAN WRITES * 97 * 99 TO THE PRESIDENT OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT EDITH ROOSEVELT (1861- TAFT TLS WITH THE NATIONAL (1858-1919). Historian, naturalist, 1948). First Lady of the United AUTOGRAPH FOUNDATION FOR 26th President, and first American States. Autograph Letter Signed, CORRECTION INFANTILE PARALYSIS to be awarded the Nobel Peace “Edith K. Roosevelt,” on Sagamore * 100 * 102 Prize (1906). Typed Letter Signed, Hill Oyster Bay New York letter- WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884- “T. Roosevelt,” on Metropolitan head. Four pages, 5 ¼” x 6 ½”. (1857-1930). President of the 1972). President of the United letterhead. One page, 12 5/8” x 14 Oyster Bay, New York. April 5, United States. Typed Letter Signed, States. Typed Letter Signed, “Harry 7/8” framed. New York. March 10, 1939. Roosevelt writes regarding “Wm. H. Taft,” on blind-embossed S. Truman,” on The White House, 1917. Roosevelt writes, “I am very birds she has recently viewed, in- Embassy of the United States of Washington letterhead. One page, sorry, but I haven’t such a paper as cluding the “majestic” flight of an America letterhead. One page, 7 8” x 10 ½”. Washington. Decem- you suggest. I wish I had … ” Tears eagle. She also comments upon the ¼”x 10 ½”. 29 Chesham Place. ber 2, 1948. Truman writes to the at folds and toning from tape re- death of her friend Mrs. June 24, 1922. With square, red president of the National Founda- pair, slightly affecting Roosevelt’s Shadbold[?]. Extremely Fine. “Received English Speaking tion for Infantile Paralysis concern- Union” stamp. Taft writes: “ I have ing plans for the organization’s no objection to doing what you 1949 drive and to praise the hu- BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED TR CHECK suggest, but I should think you manitarian work of the founda- might, after the lunch was served, tion. Extremely Fine. $500 - up let the 200 in the adjoining room come in to the speaking, moving some tables …” Very Fine. $275 - up

* 101 HELEN TAFT (1861-1943). First Lady of the United States. * 98 Autograph Letter Signed, “Helen THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919). Historian, natu- H. Taft,” on The White House, * 103 ralist, 26th President (1901-1909) and first American to be Washington stationery. Two pages, WOODROW WILSON (1856- awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1906). 4 ¼” x 5 ¾”. Washington. Friday, 1924). President of the United Check Signed, “Theodore Roosevelt.” 23 1/2” x 16 1/2” framed. May 5, no year. Taft writes to hap- States. Typed Letter Signed, New York. July 1, 1913. Punch cancellations do not affect pily accept a planting from the fa- “Woodrow Wilson.” One page, 7 Roosevelt’s signature. Mounted beside a black & white photo- mous redwood trees for transplant ½” x 9 ½”. Princeton, . graph of Roosevelt and above a plague identifying Roosevelt to the White House grounds. Very June 26, 1900. Wilson regretfully and some of his accomplishments. Extremely Fine. $800 - up Fine. $175 - up declines an invitation to a dinner to be given in London. Extremely Fine. $350 - up 20 THE CIVIL WAR

Confederate

* 104 ELLEN 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 by original envelope addressed in Wilson’s hand. With black, circu- lar “PRINCETON NOV 19 1910” postal cancellation. Wilson writes asking a friend to visit her and her family, comments upon her family’s impending depart from Princeton G.B. MATTHEW’S LEE AND HIS GENERALS and expresses her distress in hear- * 106 ing of the troubles faced by a mu- GEORGE BAGBY MATTHEWS (1857-1935). American artist and lithographer. His Lee and His 3/4 1/2 tual acquaintance. Very Fine. Generals print. 26 ” x 15 ”. No place. 1907. Born in Virginia, G.B. Matthews studied in Paris with $400 - up portrait painter Carolus Duran before commencing a career in and around Washington, D.C. Drawn to historical subjects, Matthews is best known for his depictions of Lee and His Generals, The Battle of the Merrimac with the Monitor, and Last of the Wooden Navy. Although many of the figures pictured in Matthews’ fine image of Lee and his Generals had never gathered together during the war, and a number of the generals were dead by the war’s end, the public did not care that the grouping itself was imagined. Rather, this Matthews’ print was much praised for the poignant and chivalrous presentation of the Confederate military. Minor paper loss and toning at edges. Else Very Fine. $750 - up

RARE REMNANT OF THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG THAT FLEW OVER FT. MORGAN DURING THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY SCARCE TLS FROM WOODROW WILSON’S ELDEST DAUGHTER, WHO DIED IN A MONASTERY * 107 IN INDIA Fabric remnant professionally matted below a black and white * 105 image of Louis Prang’s Battle of Mobile Bay and above a history of MARGARET WOODROW the battle. 11” x 14” matted on a two pieces of foam core board. WILSON (1886-1944). Eldest Accompanied by images of the flag with a note hand-written by child of Woodrow Wilson. She James C. Palmer, the Union Fleet Surgeon who retrieved this rare never married and expatriated to relic. Listed as “one of the ten most endangered battle sites” by India where she died at a monas- the Civil War Preservation Trust, Fort Morgan was bombarded by tery in Pondicherry. Scarce Typed Admiral Farragut’s fleet for several weeks during the Battle of Letter Signed, “Margaret Woodrow Mobile Bay before its commander, Confederate General Page Wilson,” on The Biow Company surrendered to Union forces on August 23, 1864. This Union letterhead. New York. August 15, victory not only shut down one of the last two remaining Con- 1923. Wilson writes to accept an federate ports, but provided a significant boost for Abraham offer to serve as a judge in one of Lincoln’s bid for re-election. Very Fine. $400 - up the divisions of the Richmond Borough Baby Parade. Extremely Fine. $200 - up 21 CONFEDERATE POSTAL DEPARTMENT CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT AND SCHEDULE TWO RELICS FROM THE CONFEDERACY’S INFAMOUS LIBBY PRISON * 108 * 110 Partially Printed Document. Two pages, 8 1/2”x 13 7/8. Confeder- A crosscut section of a tide water cypress beam and an iron nail ate States of American Post Office Department, Contract Bu- from the Confederacy’s Libby Prison. 14” x 11” matted. These reau. August 22, 1863. The document lists L.D. McMakin as the two items are mounted beside two copy images of the prison, contractor for Mail Route # 1966 from Spartanburg to one shows the prison commandant standing in front of the build- Morrittsville, [?] South Carolina. It also lists the route’s schedule ing during the Civil War and the other the reconstructed prison and provides printed instructions regarding the Postmaster’s re- and its beams as they appeared during a museum exhibit in Chi- sponsibility as regards contractors. cago. Below the two relics is a brief account of the prison during the war as well as commentary on the subsequent journey of the Even with able administrators such as Postmaster General John construction materials up until October of 2006. Accompanied Reagan, the postal service of the Confederate States of America by numerous newspaper articles tracing the history and owner- found itself continually interrupted by Northern blockades and ship of these interesting items as well as a statement as to their the invading Union Army. Prior to his appointment to this troubled authenticity. Most recently, these pieces were owned by Robert organization, L.D. McMakin had served as a corporal in the Willey. Two great relics from the Confederacy’s most infamous Third South Carolina Reserves. A nice piece of Confederate prison! Very Fine. $400 - up postal 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 * 109 CHRISTOPHER MEMMINGER (1803-1888) American politician and first Sec- retary of the Treasury for the Con- federate States of America. Stock certificate stub for 3014 shares JAMES LONGSTREET signed by Memminger as attorney * 111 for Mr. Perdicaris [?] and Mr. Hoy. 1870, Louisiana. Stock certificate for 50 shares of the New Orleans 5 1/2” x 7” Charleston. March 11, & North Eastern Rail Road Company. Black with a light purple 1858. Additionally, Memminger background printing. Engraved vignette of a steam locomotive at has signed a second time on trans- top center, female at left. Signed as president of the company by fer portion of the stub as attorney. JAMES LONGSTREET. A scarce certificate of which just a Edge wear at left, not affecting small quantity of less than 20 surfaced. This is the first time we have text. Else Fine. A nice double- had Longstreet on a stock. Lightly Pen cancelled and Very Fine. signed piece from this leading fig- $1,200 - up ure in the Confederacy. $250 -up 22 Union A CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR PRISONER WRITES FROM CAMP DELAWARE

* 112 Autograph Letter Signed, “Wm. S. Lybrook.” One page, 7 ¼” x 9”. Fort Delaware. July 3, 1862. Accompanied by original enve- lope. With “Delaware” postal cancellation and notation stating that the letter had been examined prior to leaving Fort Dela- ware. Lybrook writes, in part: “You will doubtless be very much astonished to receive such a letter … I am here a prisoner of War, was taken near Richmond on 31st May & was sent here a few days since. I am here entirely destitute of friends … & no * 115 away of getting anything from beyond our lines at present … ” FITZ JOHN PORTER (1822- Lybrook goes on to speak of his complete lack of funds and 1901) Union General; Following closes with the following post script, “… All letters are exam- Second Mansassas, Porter was ac- ined going & coming.” Over the course of the Civil War, the cused of failure to carry out orders Union prison at Fort Delaware held some 40,000 men, includ- by General Pope, was court- ing the author of our letter, William Lybrook. Lybrook is listed martialed and cashiered from the th as a member of the 15 Louisiana Infantry, which was orga- Army. His visiting card with Auto- nized near Richmond, VA in the summer of 1862. $500 - up graph Sentiment and signature on verso. Morristown, N.J. December 29, 1883. Pope writes: “With please I fill your flattering request. Respectfully Yours Fitz John Por- lines you may be enjoying the same ter” Mounting trace on front of Blessing as it leaves me at present. calling card affect Porter’s last Thank God I am a prisoner and name. Else Very Fine. $200 - up have been catch since the 4th of February I was taken in the North Carliner[sic] near Newborn. Dear Father I would like to see you very much, but if you can’t come and seem me I would like for you to send me a little money as I am in need of it very much … Cousin Westley is heare [sic] with me he A CONFEDERATE has Been prisoner eight months. PRISONER OF WAR AT FORT LOOKOUT WRITES The Union prison at Point Look- TO HIS FATHER, A out, Maryland, located at the south- STAR FROM THE SOLDIER IN THE ern tip of St. Mary’s County, was UNIFORM OF A MEMBER UNION ARMY the largest Union prisoner of war COLOR MAGNUS SONG OF THE 20TH * 113 camp of the Civil War. Established SHEET “TRAMP! TRAMP! CONNECTICUT INFANTRY Autograph Letter Signed, “ Phillip following the Battle of TRAMP! THE PRISONER’S VOLUNTEERS Harding,” a member of the Vir- Gettysburg, the camp, designed to HOPE” * 116 ginia 9th. Two pages, 5 1/2” x 9”. hold 10,000 prisoners, operated * 114 [CIVIL WAR] Five pointed red Point Lookout. March 1, 1864. from June of 1863 to June of 1865. 5”x 8” song sheet with a hand-col- cloth star with metal coiling around Accompanied by original envelope Conveniently located near the ored image of Bell Isle at top cen- edges and metal “20” at center. Ap- addressed to “Mr. Wm. J. Harding battlegrounds in the East, the num- ter. The song bemoans imprison- proximately 2” point to point. Gen Patricks Hd. Quarters Army ber of inmates in the camp gener- ment at Bell Isle and looks forward During the course of the war, the of the Potomac.” With circular, ally fluctuated between 12,500 to to an eventual return home.During 20th Conn. saw action at, among bullseye and “Point Lookout Mar 20,000 during the war years, which the Civil War, Belle Isle was used other battles, Chancellorsville, 2” postal cancellations. Pen nota- led to shortages of shelter, food as a Confederate Civil War Prison. Gettysburg, Atlanta and Savannah. tions on envelope read, “201 H and clothing. A great letter that Affording little protection from The wearer of this star, Abial S. (OCGP) Mich 9 64 215 H A.G.O. captures the divisive nature of the the elements for the nearly 10,000 Holt, enlisted as 1st Sergeant in 1864” The letter reads, in part: Civil War, a national conflict that Union soldier imprisoned there August of 1862 and was promoted often saw members of the same during the course of the war, ex- to 2nd Lieutenant in February of “ … I am well at present and hop- household on opposing ends of the posure played a major role in the 1863 before resigning his commis- ing when you Receive these few battlefield. $500 - up prison’s high death toll. Minor bleed sion in April of 1864. Very Fine. through from stamp on verso, not $250 - up affecting text. Else Fine $75 - up 23 CAMP SONG, NO.1, TO THE 5TH REGIMENT LOVELY SHERIDAN NEW HAMPSHIRE CABINET PHOTO VOLUNTEERS * 117 * 121 PHILIP HENRY SHERIDAN Printed Document. One page, 9” (1831-1888). General. Fine for- x 10 ½”. Camp California, Va. De- mal, gilt-edged photograph of cember 25, 1861. Accompanied Sheridan in full military dress. by original envelope. With black, Taken by “C. Parker, 477 Penn. circular “ALEXANDIRA VA” Ave, Washington D.C.” Some mi- postal cancellation. Printed at the nor edge wear. Else Very Fine. Standard Office, corner of Fulton $150 - up and Pineapple Streets. The song contains twenty verses detailing the journey of the 5th regiment * 119 from Concord, NH, to Printed Broadside. 8 3/8” x 9 1/4”. New York. No date. Printed by Bladensburg, MD, with humorous Francis & Loutrel. The broadside offers the services of the law accounts of the company’s regi- firm of Nettleton, Gilbert & Camp to those soldiers discharged ments and officers. This song was on account of battle wounds who wish to receive a $100 bounty. published shortly after the forma- th Based out of New York, the law firm of Nettleton, Gilbert & tion of the 5 Regiment NH Vol- Camp offered to make collection of pay, bounties and pensions unteers in October of 1861. Ex- due to Union soldiers at reduced rates. Very Fine. $750 - up tremely Fine. $200 - up

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

The American Civil War not only offered fertile seeds for the flow- GENERAL ORDERS NO 4 ering of poetry and verse, but also * 118 inspired a remarkable increase in Printed Document. One page, 4 the popularity of song sheets. Rang- 7/8 * 122 ¼” x 6 ”. War Department, Ad- LOT OF FOUR COLOR ing from ballads of battles to comic 186-. Uncut sheet of three unis- jutant General’s Office, Washing- MAGNUS SONGSHEETS songs, these sheets, each offering sued 6th Regiment Ohio Volunteers ton. February 26, 1861. The docu- * 120 new verses for well known tunes, pay orders. “Sutler’s Office, 6th ment details regulations regarding Four full color illustrated Magnus saw sales steadily decline after the Regiment Ohio Volunteers... Pay- Army uniforms. Paper loss at right Songsheets: “Just After the Battle, tense years of America’s Civil War master U.S.A. for 6th Regt. Ohio edge, not affecting text. Else Very Mother,” Victory at Last,” “Mother had passed. Volunteers, pay to the order of Fine. $100 - up Dear, I’m Thinking of You” and $250 - up E.Kelsey, Sutler, .... Very Fine. “Home Without a Mother.” 5” x $100 - up 24 nia Militia “ … for service to assist in quelling the Riots in the County of Schuylkill, in the Month of May, 1862, as per orders of his Excel- lency, Governor Curtin, Com- mander-in-Chief …” $75 - up

INVITATION TO A PICNIC AND BALL AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF COLONEL PERCY WYNDHAM AND HIS STAFF * 123 INVITATION TO THE Printed Invitation. 4” x 2 1/2”. This UNVEILING OF THE JOHN invitation to a picnic and ball to be A. LOGAN MONUMENT A UNION SOLDIER held on Bushrod Hunter’s estate on * 125 BEMOANS THE August 1, 1863 is extended to a Printed Invitation for “the Unveil- EMANCIPATION Mr. H. Beaumont. Percy ing of the Monument erected by PROCLAMATION Wyndham (1833-1879) fought for the State of Illinois in Honor of * 128 France, Austria and for Garibaldi Major General John A. Logan.” Autograph Letter Signed, “ L.B. before joining the Union Army in Two pages, 8 1/8” x 10 3/8”. Line Wort.” Four pages, 4 7/8” x 7 3/4”. 1861. Serving until late 1863, engraving of Logan at top center February 19, 1863. Camp Parole, Wyndham’s most outstanding per- of first page. The second page iden- UNION PRISON CAMP Annapolis, Md. Accompanied by formance came during the Battle tifies the Committee of Arrange- DOUGLAS original envelope with partial “An- of Brandy Station. During this ments and the Reception Commit- napolis, MD” postal cancellation battle, he bravely led his cavalry tee as well as Grand Marshall Gen- * 127 and damaged stamp. Wort, writes, directly into enemy lines, fighting eral John Brooke and Chief of Autograph Letter Signed, “Orson in part: hand to hand, and then ordered Staff Major Edward Young. P. Bestor.” Four pages, 7 ¼” x 9 7/ 8 th them to fight their way back out! ”. Camp Douglas. July 25 1862. “ … You said that John Ainsworth Wyndham’s adventurous lifestyle In addition to his service in the Bestor, a member of Co D in the and that abolitionist Rakestram th continued until his death, which Mexican-American War and the 69 Illinois Volunteers, writes, in had like to have had a fight, I wish came when the hot air balloon he Civil War, JOHN A. LOGAN part: that Democrats would make a bill was riding in burst in midair while (1826-1886) was a state Senator “ … I think I enlisted for three and kill off all of the cursed black he was in India. Very Fine. from Illinois and an unsuccessful months & we are here to guard the abolitionists and then we might $125 - up candidate for Vice President of the prisoners there are two whole regi- have peace … Old Abe’s procla- United States. Mounting trace of ments & 2 or 3 companies besides mation shows that they want to verso of second page and toning & over 9000 prisoners they are dy- free the negroes the men in the army on first page. Else Very Fine. ing off fast & I should think that 6 curse that proclamation it has made $175 - up per day was not too high to set it the rebbles [sic] fight harder than at. There has been but two deaths ever and it has drove men in their in our reg. since we came here … ranks that wouldn’t have went in Three has been 2 alarms given since … when my time is out I will see we have been here … several of this union niggers and all go to the the guards fired off their guns & devil before I will go again. If I called for the guard we all had to must fight I will fight at home I form in ranks to be prepared for a think there is some rebs there I think BLANK TENNESSEE CIVIL A UNION SOLDIER IS PAID fight for it was thought that the … the poor negro is all they think WAR LOYALTY OATH FOR HIS ROLE IN rebels were breaking out …” Dur- of they don’t think of the poor * 124 SUPPRESSING 1862 DRAFT ing the course of the Civil War, Soldier that started out to fight for Printed Document. One page, 8 3/ RIOTS IN SCHUYLKILL, nearly 18,000 Confederate prison- the constitution and to save the 8” x 5 ¼”. Tennessee. The blank ers passed through Camp Douglas, country and it was pure patriotism document attests loyalty to the * 126 which eventually came to be that induced them to go but pa- United States and denies any pre- Partially Printed Document. One known as the North’s” triotism is at a low ebb … ” Loyal vious political or military service page, 8 1/2” x 3 1/2”. Washington, Andersonville” for its inhumane B. Wort (1830- 1893) enlisted in to the Confederate States of D.C. January 7, 1865. The docu- conditions. Some very minor ton- Co. E, 21st Ohio Volunteer Infan- America. Minor dampstaining, not ment extends payment to John F. ing. Else very Fine. $400 - up try on August 26, 1861 and served affecting text. Else Extremely Fine. Rodes, a Private in Company E, as a regimental musician. Very Fine. $200 - up First Regiment, Infantry, Reserve $300 - up Brigade, First Division, Pennsylva 25 turn to Baltimore for repairs. Sub- SUBSCRIPTION LIST sequently, the Octorara was assigned to the West Gulf Blockading TO PURCHASE A PRESENTATION SWORD Squadron, operating largely in the FOR UNION GENERAL CHARLES K. GRAHAM vicinity of Mobile, Alabama. Sepa- ration at folds. Else Fine.$500 - up

* 129 Manuscript Document. Mul- tiple pages tipped together, 32” x 7 ½”. No place. No date [Spring 1864]. The document reads, in part: “We the under- signed Commissioned Officers, Non-Commissioned officers & Privates of the 105th Regt. ONBOARD THE USS Penna Vol Infantry Subscribed OCTORARA DURING

the Sums opposite our names FARRAGUT’S 1862 to purchase a Sword, Sash, Belt ATTACK ON VICKSBURG or such other present as the * 130 committee may adopt for Brig Autograph Letter Signed, “A. N. General Charles K. Graham, as Gould” Four pages, 6 ¼” x 8”. an expression of our admira- On Board USS Octorara, Missis- tion for him as a Soldier & our sippi River near Vicksburg. July GREAT COMMENTARY ON commanding officer …” Below 6, 1862. Gould writes, in part: “ THE CIVIL WAR AND THE this statement, over fifty indi- … We have not made much ILLS OF SLAVERY viduals have signed their names progress in reducing this place * 131 and noted the sum they have since I last wrote you … we are Autograph Letter Signed, “C.M. subscribed. within ½ a mile of thaire [sic] Albee.” Two pages, 8” x 12 1/8”. Battries [sic] … one night we Patik [?] Grove. April 17, 1863. Having served in the Mexican towed up Heare [sic] 9 mortars Our author recounts the recent War, Charles Kincaid Graham Schooners & made them fast to death of a beloved school teacher (1824-1889) entered the Civil the “levee” next morning they and goes on to write, in part: “ … War as a member of the 74th the 9 opened fire at day light … our friends are constantly hearing New York, which took part in the Rebels are leaving since the of the death of some love’d child McClellan’s Peninsular cam- news from “Richmond” we think in the Army we are not alone the paign and saw action at Seven they are falling back towards land is filled with mourning And Pines and in the Seven Day’s “Jackson” … one prison or de- shall our great Republic be lost … Battle. Retiring from the field serter we have says that “Van tell all your friends from me to stand for nearly a year due to health Dorin” is in command heare [sic] by our country in this the hour of concerns, Graham, now a briga- … Several of our thirteen inch peril and if they fall (as all must dier general of volunteers, was shell has been seen to strike close sometimes) not to fill a traitor’s wounded and captured by Con- too [sic] him all others run but he grave we read much of deserters federate forces at Gettysburg in remains & after the dust & smoke returning, why did they leave 1863. Exchanged months later, of a busted shell floats away & shame on the wretch who could Graham went on to serve as reveals him in his … news from desert his Country’s cause in the commander of the army gun- Richmond appears dark, but we hour of danger the Motto is United boats in Benjamin F. Butler’s all hope for the best, it appears we stand divided we fall Love Our Army of the James until the end to me that we ought to of had County and settle opinions after- of the Civil War. As the large men enough to out number the ward the negro well that is a great subscriber list shows, Graham Rebsls … they say that if they reason why loyal men cannot pull was well liked and respected by those under his command. It should get whipped at Richmond they together if they have made the war also be noted that five of the subscribers listed on this document were will all give up …” Commis- and want their freedom let them awarded the Kearney Cross and a number of others were killed during sioned in February of 1862, the fight for it … I pray God that when the bloody Battle of the Wilderness. An exceptional document illus- USS Octorara acted as a flagship this unnatural war shall cease that trating the close bonds established by soldiers during wartime. Fine. during David Farragut’s trip up not a slave shall be left to till the $1,500 - up the Mississippi River to attack ground … we all look forward to Vicksburg. While attacking Con- the happy day when we can wel federate batteries during this ex- come home our absent ones and pedition, the Octorara was dam- say to them well done … a day of aged by friendly fire from the USS Jubille [sic] that will be no chains Brooklyn and was forced to re 26 no bondage when all can walk up- right in the Image of his Creator as was intended from the beginning … a monkey cannot be a man’s place but he can fill a monkey’s place and was made free so was a negro until made a slave … all men being created free although not all equal let each fill that situation to which he is best fitted without bonds & have dwelt much on this APPOINTMENT TO subject and pondered it well and THE UNITED STATES have come to the conclusion that VETERAN MILITARY the time has come when the bond LINCOLN BALLOT FOR LEAGUE man if he is black must go free … THE 1864 ELECTION PORTION OF THE FLAG * 133 ”Some minor toning. Else Fine. * 135 THAT ADORNED Partially Printed Document. One $300 - up Original Printed Ballot for the ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S page, 17” x 14”. No place. Decem- 1864 Union Presidential Ticket. FUNERAL TRAIN ber 22, 1864. Image of an eagle Miami County, Ohio. The ballot DURING ITS TIME IN perched atop flags at upper right. bears an image of the standard of INDIANAPOLIS Yellow paper wafer seal affixed to the Union Party. Professionally * 137 upper left. The document commis- mounted alongside copies of carte- White and red strip from Lincoln’s d sions “T. Sullivan 22 Congressional de-viste photos of Lincoln and funeral train professionally matted Dist. N.Y.” as a Major-General Johnson and above a brief com- above a copy image of the train. charged with “assist[ing] the mentary on the Election of 1864. 11” x 14” matted. This flag was ARMY OF THE UNITED 11” x 14” matted. Very Fine. one of the locally made flags used STATES in case of emergency …” when Lincoln’s funeral train vis- A UNION SOLDIER $275 - up This unusual item appears to be a ited Indianapolis, Indiana. Hung on WRITES THE U.S. ARMY commission for a league that was one of the funeral railcars as resi- HOSPITAL formed in order to provide a ready dents paid their respects to Lin- * 132 source of reserves for the Union coln on April 30, 1865, the flag Autograph Letter Signed, “Uncle Army during the Civil War. Minor was given to the G. James Frank,” on color Dedicated to the toning. Else Fine. $250 - up McQuillen family following the Gallant Defenders of our national train’s departure. As these silk flags Union letterhead illustrated with a have deteriorated over the years, color vignette of Liberty. Four LINCOLN remnants like this are the only ex- pages, 5” x 7 3/4”. U.S.A. General LINCOLN MEMORIAL isting examples of what any of Hospital Ward L, West Philadel- PAMPHLET FOR SUNDAY these flags looked like. Accompa- phia, Pa. April 7, 1863. The letter SCHOOL nied by a history of the flag. For- reads, in part: “ … I would prefer * 136 merly in the collection of Steven to telling you- that I am on the Printed Pamphlet, “For God and th D. Stevens of Indiana. Very Fine. gain; but, that would be telling that Country, February 14 1909, Lin- $400 - up which is not so. Last Wednesday- I coln Memorial Home Mission Day was taken down worse; the Dr. For Sunday Schools.” 10 pages, 7” calls it the Anemia- the effects of x 9”. Printed by the Wolfer Press, the Typhoid -fever and Diarrhea . Front cover illus- that I had on James Island … the trated with a ¾ image of Lincoln Dr. says that I never will be fit for flanked by two full-color Ameri- the field again … I think now, that can flags above an eagle perched in time, I can do some more fight- atop the emblem of “The Ameri- ing for Uncle Sam. I don’t want can Baptist Home Mission Society you to think by what I have said 1832.” Back cover illustrated with that I am anyways anxious to do an printed portrait of a young Lin- MISSION HOME DAY anymore fighting … but somebody coln within an ornate border be- LINCOLN MEMORIAL has got to do it … Perhaps there is ABRAHAM LINCOLN CDV low the following quotation: “With PAMPHLET no one who has left his home and malice towards none, with charity * 138 friends to serve his Country at this * 134 for all.” Pamphlet details the pro- Printed Pamphlet, “Recitations and trying time that can be spared with CDV of Abraham Lincoln. 2 3/8” x ceedings of the Lincoln Memorial Readings for the Lincoln Memo- less loss than myself. When I con- 4”. Backstamp reads “Seeley & Program and includes seven pieces rial Service Home Mission Day for sider that so many husbands and Murphy, Successors to Bennett, No of sheet-music and a brief over- the Sunday Schools” by Howard B. fathers have lost their lives and left 63 King Street, Alexandria, VA” view of The American Baptist Grose, D.D. Twenty-two pages mourning widows and orphan chil- Some minor toning. Else Very Fine. Home Mission Society’s work. (Eleven blank), 6 1/8” x 8 7/8”. dren … ” $200 - up $125 - up Staple bound. Very Fine. $50 - up Published by the American Baptist 27 Home Mission Society, The SPEAKING AGAINST Women’s Baptist Home Mission SLAVERY IN DELAWARE Society and the Woman’s Ameri- * 141 can Baptist Home Mission Soci- Autograph Letter Signed, “Lydia ety. Front cover bears an image of Burleigh.” One page, 8” x 13”. No Lincoln meeting with Union Gen- place. January 6, 1839. Addressed erals. Back cover bears an image on verso to “Mr. Lucian Burleigh, of the First Baptist Meeting House Fiske Dale, Sturbridge Mass.” in Denver upon its construction Burleigh writes, in part: and at the time of the pamphlet’s printing. Pamphlet includes “Tad “… I rejoice to hear that you pray Lincoln’s Way,” “A Model Study in your school & for your school. Class in Patriotism and Missions,” What a blessed thing it is to have a which focus on Lincoln’s life, as god to go to for such poor erring, well as assorted other readings sinful, helpless creatures as we are. and recitations. Staple bound. I often think that without such a Very Fine. $50 - up AS THE ELECTION OF 1860 NEARS, A LINCOLN fountain to go to I must sink. … a SUPPORTER PRAISES HIS CANDIDATE great comfort it is to think that * 140 any of my children have chosen Autograph Letter Signed, “D.C. Searles,” on illustrated letter- Christ for their portion … it is a head picturing a wooden fence, a circular portrait vignette of a wonder of mercy that any of you clean shaven Abraham Lincoln and an oval vignette of flatboat should be converted considering plying a wide river. Four pages, 6 ¾” x 8”. Troy, Illinois. Octo- the unfaithfulness of your parents. ber 31, 1860. Searles writes, in part: Surely it must be all of free grace! We have had a letter from Charles “ … You will hear Republican Thunder from this state in about since Thanksgiving I believe, he a week, The Locos’ knees tremble now as though they had just was well he had just returned form seen a ghost and they will see one six feet and 4 inches about high the country where he had been about the 4th of March going to the White House and then you attending anti-slavery meetings … will see the old rusty Locos kiting out of the offices in all direc- We see by the papers that he has tions like a parcel of old grey rats out from under an old Barn recently attended an Anti-slavery when it is on fire - I was down to Springfield in August to see GIDEON WELLES’ meeting in Wilmington Delaware Old Abe and attend the great mass meeting, hollered continually INVITATION TO THE a slave state where he spoke more for 2 days and one night … I am going to save my voice till the UNVEILING OF THE than two hours the paper said it night after election … ” Minor separation at folds. Some soiling NATIONAL LINCOLN was one of his ablest efforts and on first page. Else Very Fine. $750 - up MONUMENT IN made a very favorable impression SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS on the audience this is carrying the * 139 battle to the very gates …” Some Printed Invitation. Two pages, 5 3/ toning. Separation, paper loss and 4 3/8 tape repair at folds. Paper loss from ” x 5 ”. Cover bears a gold-em- SLAVERY & BLACK HISTORY bossed scroll picturing the Lincoln wax seal partially affects two lines. Monument. The invitation requests Else Very Good. $200 - up that GIDEON WELLES (1802- 1878). U.S. Secretary of the Navy 1804 EXTREMELY RARE KENTUCKY SLAVE MANUMISSION from 1861 to 1869 “ … be present and participate in the Ceremonies * 142 connected with the unveiling of Document Signed, “S Irwin.” One page, 14” the State upon the Monument x 11 ½”. Framed. [Nicholas County, Ken- erected in memory of Abraham tucky]. August 27, 1804. The document reads: Lincoln .. ” Accompanied by a 4” “I agree to manumit my slave Benjamin Th- x 2” card requesting that Welles ompson for Meritorious Services done to me. inform the Chairman of the Com- August 27, 1804 S. Irwin” Brief docketing mittee of his acceptance of the on verso speaks volumes: “Benja. Thompson invitation. Both Very Fine. Freedom” The document is in ink on rag laid $400 - up paper. It has the usual folds, but it is in excel- lent condition and very attractively framed with both sides displayed. This document bears an extremely early date for a slave manumis- sion, which are quite rare regardless of when they were accomplished. $600 - up

28 NATIVE AMERICAN

ing in the swamp again came into Choctaws have no corn now. I conflict with the U.S. Army when don’t know what they will subsist the latter tried to enforce the In- on in the winter … We have been dian Removal Act of 1830. Fol- getting our drinking water nearly a lowing this conflict, those Native half a mile from home for two Americans that survived were months. If we had a good cistern eventually forcibly relocated to we could drink the water from that Oklahoma during the infamous … This has been a hard summer “Trail of Tears.” Having cleared the for me … Some of the time I have swamp of these tribes, land within had no help, and the weather being the Okefenokee was put up for sale so hot; it has been just as much as I to white settlers, a process which could do to keep up … ” Torn from officially commenced in 1852, two a writing tablet, leaving left edge years after this tract was deeded to uneven. Fine. $200 - up Sylvanus Hitch (1811-1880). Mi- THE 1835 NEW YORK nor splits at folds and paper loss at ANTI-SLAVERY edges. Else Fine. $300 - up CONVENTION * 143 Autograph Letter Signed, “R. Stone.” Three and a half pages, 7 ¾” x 12 ½”. Oberlin. November 20, 1835. Addressed on integral leaf. Stone, a preacher, provides a A WHITE SETTLER fine account of his journey from PURCHASES LAND IN Connecticut to Oberlin and also GEORGIA’S FAMOUS 1896 KICKAPOO ALMANAC offers the following commentary OKEFENOKEE SWAMP, AND HOUSEHOLD GUIDE on the New York Anti-Slavery FORMER HAVEN FOR * 146 Convention in Oneida: “ … I at- NATIVE AMERICAN Kickapoo Almanac and Household tended the convention, & witnessed TRIBES Guide. 30 pages, 6” x 8 ½”. 1896. the doings of the mob of which Full color illustrated covers and you have seen accounts in the pa- * 144 black and white illustrations and pers. It was truly a wonderful scene! Partially Printed Document. Two borders throughout. Almanac con- 7/8 7/8 3/ Well worth seeing! Imagine the most pages, 7 ” x 10” and 7 ” x 10 tains a range of testimonials prais- 4 peaceable & most respectable & ”. The first document is a plot of ing Kickapoo’s products. Upper intelligent looking assembly of 4 the land purchased by Sylvanus right quarter of last page torn out. or 500 men, wrought up to frenzy Hitch within the Okefenokee Else Fine. $50 - up by run & passion, rushing furiously Swamp. The second document A SETTLER IN THE into the house every wretch among serves as an official land grant for CHOCTAW INDIAN The Kickapoo company was among them screaming to the very top of the same. Both documents have TERRITORY the best known and largest of all his voice, stamping & clapping with ornate borders and are tied together Indian medicine companies. Oper- all their might, with cursing swear- by cloth ribbon affixed to a large * 145 ating from the late 1800 through ing - imagine this, & you will have paper-wafer Georgia State Seal. Autograph Letter Signed, “Sister the 1930s, the company sold a va- some faint idea of the scene! … ” One of the Seven Natural Won- Sylvia.” 8 pages, 6 5/8” x 8 3/8”. riety of patent medicines through Separation at folds, tape repair on ders of Georgia, the Okefenokee Stockbridge, Choctaw Indian Ter- both drugstores and traveling third page. Else Fine. $250 - up Swamp served as one of the many ritory. September 19, 1851. The shows. battlegrounds in the ongoing letter opens with a list of goods struggle between the U.S. Army and the author wishes sent to her and Native American tribes. During the continues, in part: “ … It is indeed First Seminole War, a small group lonely here in the wilderness … We of Native Americans were able to have been pretty well … I have escape detection by the U.S. Army never experienced such a summer by fleeing into this swamp. Over before. A great deal of the time the next twenty years, this settle- the thermometer has been up to a ment grew and even developed a hundred and no rain for weeks and reputation as a haven for run-away weeks … Many of the poor slaves. The Native Americans liv-

29 A FINE COLLECTION OF EARLY CALLING CARDS

* 147 (1735-1826). Second President of the United JOHN QUINCY ADAMS States. His printed named, “Mr. Adams,” as clipped from a larger * 151 3/8 5/8 calling card. 2 ” x 1 ”. This JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767- calling card comes from the collec- 1848). Sixth President of the tion of BENJAMIN OGLE TAY- United States. His 2 ¾” x 1 ½” LOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in- calling card. The card reads: “J.Q. volved in real estate in the Wash- THOMAS JEFFERSON’S CALLING Adams.” This calling card comes ington D.C. area and was also the CARD PERSONALLY SIGNED BY from the collection of BENJAMIN owner of the Willard Hotel. JEFFERSON OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Mounting trace on verso. Else Very Taylor was involved in real estate * 149 Fine. $300 - up in the Washington D.C. area and THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the was also the owner of the Willard United States. His Signature, “Mr. Jefferson,” on a 2 ½” x 1 ¾” Hotel. Mounting trace on verso. calling card. On verso of the card, Jefferson writes: “for Mr. Else Very Fine. $500 - up 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

* 148 A 2 7/8” x 1 3/8” calling card. The card reads: “Mrs. Adams.” Based upon the style of the calling card, it is presumed to belong to ABIGAIL ADAMS (1797-1801). * 152 First Lady of the United States. DOLLY MADISON (1768- According to John H. Young’s 1879 1849). First Lady of the United book Deportment, when cards were States. Her 3 ¼” x 2” calling card. delivered by the card bearer they The card reads: “Mrs. Madison.” were folded at the upper right cor- CALLING CARD HAND DELIVERED The card also bears the following ner. Our calling card shows a de- BY ANDREW JACKSON pencil notation: “Miss Payne.” This liberate fold in the upper right, a * 150 calling card comes from the collec- sign that Adams herself delivered ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845). 7th President of the United tion of BENJAMIN OGLE TAY- this card. This calling card comes States. His 2 7/8” x 1 ¾” gilt-edged calling card. The card reads: LOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in- from the collection of BENJAMIN “A. Jackson of Tennessee.” According to John H. Young’s 1879 volved in real estate in the Wash- OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). book Deportment, when cards were delivered by the card bearer ington D.C. area and was also the Taylor was involved in real estate they were folded at the upper corner. Our calling card shows a owner of the Willard Hotel. in the Washington D.C. area and deliberate fold in the upper right, a sign that Jackson himself Mounting trace on verso. Else Very was also the owner of the Willard delivered this card. This calling card comes from the collection Fine. $500 - up Hotel. Mounting trace on verso. of BENJAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in- Else Very Fine. $500 - up volved in real estate in the Washington D.C. area and was also the owner of the Willard Hotel. Else Mounting trace on verso. Very Fine. $1,000 - up

30 man during the antebellum period. His 2 7/8” x 1 7/8” calling card. The card reads: “Mr. Webster.” This calling 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 the * 157 owner of the Willard Hotel. DANIEL WEBSTER (1782- Mounting trace on verso. Else Very 1852). Leading American states Fine. $300 - up * 153 WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON (1873 - 1841) Ninth Presi- dent of the United States. His 2 3/8” x 1 3/8” gilt-edged calling card. The card reads: “Genl. Harrison.” This calling card comes from the collection of BENJAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796- 1868). Taylor was involved in real estate in the Washington D.C. area and was also the owner of the Willard Hotel. Mounting trace on verso. Else Very Fine. $900 - up

tion of BENJAMIN OGLE TAY- LOR (1796-1868). Taylor was in- volved in real estate in the Wash- FIRST U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL ington D.C. area and was also the EDMUND RANDOLPH owner of the Willard Hotel. * 158 Mounting trace on verso. Else Fine. EDMUND RANDOLPH (1753-1813). American attorney, $300 - up Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State and the First U.S. MARTIN VAN BUREN Attorney General. His Signature, “Mr. Randolph,” on a 2 ½” x 1 * 154 ¾” calling card. A notion below his signature reads, “Gov. MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782- Randolph.” Some toning at right edge and mounting trace on 1862). Eight President of the verso. Else Very Fine. $750 - up United States. His 2 ¾” x 1 ½” gilt-edged calling card. The card reads: “Mr. Van Buren.” This call- ing card comes from the collection * 156 of BENJAMIN OGLE TAYLOR 3” x 1 ½” calling card. The card (1796-1868). Taylor was involved reads: “Lord Ashburton.” This card in real estate in the Washington D.C. most likely belonged to area and was also the owner of the ALEXANDER BARING, 1st Willard Hotel. Mounting trace on BARON ASHBURTON (1774- verso. Else Very Fine. $500 - up 1848). English politician and fin- ancier. The possibility exists that it is the calling card of his son, WIL- LIAM BINGHAM BARING, 2nd BARON ASHBURTON. 1799- 1864). This calling card comes from the collection of BENJAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). HENRY CLAY Taylor was involved in real estate * 159 in the Washington D.C. area and HENRY CLAY (1777-1852). Nineteenth Century statesman was also the owner of the Willard and orator. His signature, “H. Clay,” on a 3” x 1 ¾” gilt-edged * 155 Hotel. Mounting trace on verso. calling card. This calling card comes from the collection of BEN- JULIA GARDINER TYLER Else Very Fine. $150 -up (1820-1889). Fist Lady of the JAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor was involved in United States. Her 3” x 1 ¾” black- real estate in the Washington D.C. area and was also the owner bordered calling card. The card of the Willard Hotel. Mounting trace on verso. Else Very Fine. reads: “Julia.Gardiner.Tyler.” This $400 - up calling card comes from the collec-

31 HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS

CHARLES DICKENS * 160 CHARLES DICKENS (1812- 1870). The foremost English nov- elist of the Victorian era. His 3” x 2” calling card. The card reads: “Mr. Chas Dickens. 1 Devonshire Ter- race, York Gate, Regent’s Park.” The card also bears the following notation in Dickens’s hand: “Fuller’s Hotel.” This calling card comes from the collection of BEN- JAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796- 1868). Taylor was involved in real estate in the Washington D.C. area and was also the owner of the Willard Hotel. Mounting trace on * 162 JOHN JACOB ASTOR AND THE CHINA TRADE verso. Else Very Fine. $750 - up CHARLES SAMUEL * 164 ADDAMS (1912-1988). Ameri- JOHN JACOB ASTOR (1763-1848). Astor founded the Ameri- can cartoonist who created the can Fur Company and was the greatest merchant of his time. He Addams Family. His Sentiments invested much of his profits in New York real estate and gained and Signature, “Chas. Addams,” on control of a large portion of property. Through do- The New Yorker illustrated letter- mestic and foreign ventures, including highly profitable trade in head. One page, 4 3/4” x 7 1/8”. New China, Astor came to become the wealthiest man in America. York. 1960. Fine. $125 - up Document Signed, “John Jacob Astor.” One page, 8” x 9 1/2”. 24 3/4” x 30 3/4” framed. No place. No date. The document invoices the shipment of 433 flasks of quicksilver to Canton aboard the ship Splendid under the command of Henry L. Dekoven, a Con- necticut merchant who was heavily involved in the China Trade and who was also one of the incorporators of Wesleyan Univer- CHARLES DICKENS’ WIFE sity. Framed beside a line engraving of a seated Astor and above * 161 a plague identifying Astor and some of his accomplishments. A CATHERINE THOMPSON fine reminder of Astor’s role in the immensely profitable China HOGARTH (1816-1879). Wife Trade. Fine. $1,750 - up 5/8 of Charles Dickens. Her 3 ” x 2 * 163 3/8 ” calling card. The calling card OAKES AMES (1804-1873). U.S. reads: “Mrs. Charles Dickens 1, Representative from Massachu- on recto and verso, “J. Ogden Devonshire Terrace, York Gate, setts. Ames played a major role in Armour.” Chicago. September 1, Regents’ Park.” This calling card the construction of the first trans- 1905. The $100k note is payable comes from the collection of BEN- continental railroad and was also on March 1, 1906 at the offices of JAMIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796- censured by the House of Repre- J.P. Morgan and Co. New York City. 1868). Taylor was involved in real sentatives in 1873 for “seeking to With circular, purple “A” and oval, estate in the Washington D.C. area procure congressional attention to blue “Paid J.P. Morgan and Co Mar and was also the owner of the the affairs of a corporation in JONATHAN ARMOUR 1 1906” stamp on recto and circu- Willard Hotel. Mounting trace on which he was interested,” the SIGNED CHECK FOR $100K lar, purple “Paid at the Bank of verso. Else Very Fine. $300 - up Crédit Mobilier. His Signature, * 165 New York 1” stamp on verso. “Oakes Ames, No. Easton Mass” JONATHAN ARMOUR (1863- Punch cancelled, not affecting ei- on a 4 ¾” x 2 ¼” slip. Extremely 1927). Industrialist and son of ther of Armour’s signatures. Ex- Fine. $125 - up Philip D. Armour, the founder of tremely Fine. $125 - up Armour and Company. Armour and Company Promissory Note Signed

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

JONATHAN ARMOUR * 166 JONATHAN ARMOUR (1863- 1927). Industrialist and son of Philip D. Armour, the founder of * 168 Armour and Company. Manuscript GEORGE BAKER (1915-1975) Letter Signed, “J.O. Armour,” on American cartoonist best known his name-imprinted stationery. One as the creator of the popular comic page, 5” x 7 7/8”. Chicago. June 1, strip The Sad Sack. His sentiments 1891. Addressed to MR. W.F. and Signature, “ … with very best Burrell, New Market Block, Port- PRINTED POEM SIGNED TWICE BY CLARA wishes from the Sad Sack and land, Oregon.” With red “RE- BARTON George Baker,” below a pen and CEIVED Room NO. 12 New Mar- * 169 ink illustration of the Sad Sack’s ket Block June 6 9 PM 1891 CLARA BARTON (1821-1912). American nurse and humani- protagonist boxing. 4” x 6 1/8”. No PORTLAND OREGON” Stamp. tarian best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross. place. No date. Fine. $300 - up Printed copy of Barton’s poem “The Women Who Went to the Field” Signed “Clara Barton,” on recto and verso. Mounted with an image of Barton and a small plague identifying her as founder of the American Red Cross in a16” x 18 ½” Plexiglas frame, allowing both sides of poem to be viewed. Tape repair to small tears on poem, not affecting Barton’s signature. Barton’s signa- ture on front is slightly smudged. Else Very Fine. $1,000 - up

diers” and “Now the Day is Over.” Additionally, Baring-Gould trans- lated the Basque carol “Gabriel’s Message” into English. Autograph Letter 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- ENGLISH ANTIQUARIAN, ber 24, 1882. Baring-Gould writes WRITER AND SCHOLAR S. an authority on Basque and BARING-GOULD Rhoctian names concerning linguis- * 170 LOUIS BACHRACH SIGNS HIS OWN tic questions raised by a new geo- SABINE BARING-GOULD BACHRACH PHOTO graphical handbook of Germany (1834-1924). English * 167 Baring-Gould has written. Mount- hagiographer, antiquarian, scholar LOUIS FABIAN BACHRACH (1881-1963). American photog- ing trace on verso. Else Very Fine and novelist best known as a writer rapher and president of Bachrach, Inc. 7 5/8” x 9 5/8” black and white $125 - up of hymns. His best known works photograph of Bachrach signed “Louis Fabian Bachrach.” No place, include “Onward, Christian Sol 1958. Photograph credited to Fabian Bachrach. Fine. $200 - up 33 PATENT SIGNED BY UNION GENERAL CYRUS BUSSEY AMERICAN SHOWMAN * 173 P.T. BARNUM CYRUS BUSSEY (1833-1915) * 171 American politician and Union PHINEAS T. BARNUM (1810- General during the Civil War. Docu- 1891). American showman. His ment Signed, “Cyrus Bussey.” Four Signature, “P.T. Barnum” as clipped pages, 8” x 12”. Washington. Sep- from a larger document. 4 ½” x 1 tember 1, 1891. The document is a * 175 ½”. Accompanied by a 5” x 7” patent for an improvement in elec- AGATHA CHRISTIE (1890-1976). English novelist, play- Black & White photograph of tric railway conduits. Image of U.S. wright and short story writer. Typed Letter Signed, “Agatha Barnum. Both items in Very Fine Patent office at top center of first Christie,” on Greenway House, Churston Ferrers, South Devon condition. $300 - up page. Orange seal at left affixed letterhead. One page, 5 1/2” x 6 7/8”. Greenway House. April 16, with blue silk ribbon on first page. no year. Christie states that she has enclosed two autographs, but Patent includes specifications and that she does not send signed photographs to anyone but per- diagram of the conduit. Some mi- sonal friends. Very Fine. $800 - up nor toning. Very Good. $150 -up

* 172 RAY BRADBURY (b. 1920) American author best known for The Martian Chronicles and Fahren- * 176 * 174 LUCIUS D. CLAY (1897-1978). heit 451. Picture Postcard Signed, * 177 1/2 1/2 MILTON CANIFF (1907-1988) American general and military gov- “Ray Bradbury.” 5 ” x 3 ”. Los JAY COOKE (1821-1905). American cartoonist famous for the ernor. Black and white photograph Angeles. April 9, 1957. Bradbury American financier. Letter Signed, Terry and the Pirates and Steve Can- inscribed and Signed, “To Mr. Louis writes his correspondent assuring “Jay Cooke,” on Jay Cooke & Co. yon comic strips. Typed Note Marx with high regard Lucius D. him that the card has been signed Bankers letterhead. One page, 8” x Signed, “Milton Caniff,” in red pen- Clay Lt. Gen. USA.” 12 ½” x 14 with his real autograph. Postcard 10”. Philadelphia. April 1, 1869. cil, On Steve Canyon by Milton ¾” framed. No place. No date. shows a black and white image of Cooke writes to inform his corre- Caniff letterhead. One page, 7 1/4” Most likely, this photograph was London’s Trafalgar Square and Na- spondent that he has forwarded a x 10 3/8”. New City, New York. presented to toymaker LOUIS tional Gallery. With “Los Angeles” letter to the contractor for his April 9, 1959. Caniff writes thank- MARX (1869-1982), who made a postal cancellation. Fine. building. Extremely Fine. $200 - up ing his correspondent for his inter- practice of befriending generals. $750 - up est in his work. Fine. $175 - up Extremely Fine. $150 -up 34 SAMUEL CLEMENS SIGNED CHECK

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

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

EARLY AMERICAN MISSIONARY JOSIAH COTTON, NEPHEW OF COTTON MATHER Signed on verso, “Josiah Cotton,” as registrar. Plymouth. August 8, 1745. Above his signature, Cotton writes: “Plymouth, August 8: 1745. Received & Recorded with the Records of Deeds for the County * 179 of Plymouth Book 37 Folo 149.” WILLIAM FREDERICK “BUFFALO BILL” CODY (1846-1917). The deed transfers five acres of American soldier, bison hunter and world-renowned showman. An undivided land located in the town- iconic figure of the Wild West, Cody is best remembered for his Buffalo ship of Bridgewater. A fine colo- Bill’s Wild West Shows, the highly popular touring performances that * 181 nial autograph of an American In- featured iconic figures such as Annie Oakley and Sitting Bull. His Signa- JOSIAH COTTON (1680-1753). dian missionary and member of one ture, “W.F. Cody Buffalo Bill” Mounted below a black and white image Schoolmaster, Indian missionary, of the most influential of early 1/2 of the iconic American showman. 12” x 16 ”. No place. 1888. Ex- public servant and nephew of Cot- New England families. $750 - up tremely Fine. $1,000 - up ton Mather. Manuscript Deed 35 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 Trail comic strip that he is sending to his correspondent. Very Fine. $200 -up .

FOUR ITEMS FROM PAINTER PAUL DE A CHOICE EASTMAN DEPEW ON NEW YORK KARL DONITZ SIGNED LONGPRÉ SIGNED PHOTO AND HARLEM CHRISTMAS AND NEW * 182 * 186 LETTERHEAD YEARS GREETINGS PAUL de LONGPRÉ (1855- GEORGE EASTMAN (1854- * 183 1911). French flower painter who 1932). Founder of the Eastman CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW * 185 worked primarily in the United Kodak Company and inventor of (1834-1928). United States Sena- KARL DONITZ (1891-1980). States. the roll of film, a major advance tor from New York. Autograph German Admiral who served as that helped bring photography into Letter Signed, “Chauncey M. President of Germany following 1)Autograph Letter Signed, “Paul the mainstream. 3 1/2” x 5 1/8” Black Depew,” on New-York and Harlem the death of Adolph Hitler. de Longpré,” on his monogrammed and White Photograph of Railroad Co. Attorney’s Office, Printed Card Signed, “Donitz.” 6 letterhead. One page, 4 ¾” x 7 ½”. Eastman Singed “Geo Eastman” in Grand Central Depot, East 42nd ¼”x 4”. No place. No date. The Hollywood, Ca. March 12, 1905. bottom white border. Verso of Street letterhead. One page, 5 ½” card, in German, offers warm Longpré expresses a hope that the photo bears a pencil notation con- x 8 ½”. New York. January 17, Christmas and New Year wishes. letter’s recipient will find the time cerning Eastman and a German lan- 1873. Depew writes to inform his Very Fine. $300 -up to visit his shop. Center fold and guage clipping. Fine. $600 - up minor paper loss at top right. Else correspondent that he has enclosed Fine. a check for $6.50 for two volumes of his work. Extremely Fine. 2) Autograph Letter Signed, “Paul $90 - up JOHN DIX CERTIFIES THE RESULTS OF THE 1838 de Longpré,” on his monogrammed ELECTION FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK letterhead. One page, 5” x 8”. Hol- lywood. March 3, 1908. Longpré acknowledges receipt of payment and arranges shipment of a paint- ing, discusses the health of his fam- ily and invites the letter’s recipient to dinner. Split and minor tear along lower fold. Letter mounted to a larger sheet. Else Fine.

3) Printed invitation to an exhibi- tion of one hundred new paintings by Longpré. One page, 5 3/8” x 3 1/ 2”. Very Fine.

4) Envelope addressed in Longpré’s AMERICAN CARTOONIST hand to JOHN LEWIS CHILDS EDWARD DODD WRITES * 187 (1856-1921) Author and whole- CONCERNING HIS “MARK JOHN A. DIX (1798-1879). Lawyer, soldier and statesman. sale florist. With red two-cent TRAIL” COMIC STRIP Printed Document Signed, “John A Dix,” as New York stamp, circular, black “HOLLY- Secretary of State. One page, 8” x 13”. New York. No date WOOD MARCH 18, 6 PM, 1909 * 184 [1838] . The document certifies the results of the election of CAL” and Black American flag EDWARD DODD (1902-1991). 1838. With blind-embossed “Secretary Office New York” seal. postal cancellations. Mounting American cartoonist know for his Extremely Fine. $400 - up trace on verso. Else Fine. $300 -up Mark Trail comic strip. Typed Let 36 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, SR. APPOINTS ATTORNEY’S-IN-FACT TO ACT ON HIS BEHALF

* 191 DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS (1883-1939). American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. Fairbanks is best known for his * 188 swashbuckling roles in silent movies like The WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Mark of Zorro, Robin Hood and The Thief of (1898-1980). Associate Justice of Bagdad. Typed Document Signed, “Douglas the Supreme Court of the United Fairbanks.” One page, 8 1/2” x 11”. Los Ange- States. Typed Letter Signed, “W. les. May 17, 1933. The document appoints O. Douglas,” on his name-im- Robert F. Fairbanks and Douglas F. O’Brien printed Supreme Court of the as Douglas Fairbanks’ attorneys-in-fact. Ex- United States letterhead. Washing- tremely Fine. $300 - up ton, D.C. December 4, 1958. Mounted along with a black & white photograph of Douglas in his robes in a 16 ¾” x 13 ½” frame. Douglas writes to decline an invi- tation from the president of the New School for Social Research due to a prior engagement. Ex- tremely Fine. $250 - up

J. P. MORGAN’S PARTNER IN DREXEL, MORGAN AND COMPANY * 189 ANTHONY J. DREXEL (1826- 1893). Banker and founder of Drexel, Morgan & Co. His Clipped Signature, “A..J. Drexel” A scarce autograph. Extremely Fine. RUBE $200 - up NEW YORK CONGRESSMAN FREDERICK HICKS * 194 PASS-CO CERTIFIED FREDERICK C. HICKS (1872- CHECK SIGNED BY J. PAUL RUBE GOLDBERG 1925). U.S. Representative from GETTY SIGNED PHOTO New York. Autograph Letter * 192 * 193 Signed, “FC Hicks,” on his name- JOHN PAUL GETTY (1892- RUBE GOLDBERG (1883- imprinted Congress of the Untied 1976). American industrialist and 1970) American cartoonist who States House of Representatives founder of Getty Oil Company. A letterhead. Two pages, 5 ½” x 7”. * 190 received the Pulitzer Prize for his The Chase Manhattan Bank Check Washington. No Date. Hicks writes THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT political cartooning in 1948. Signed, “J. Paul Getty.” 8” x 4”. to a fellow senator to thank him (1888-1965). English poet, drama- Goldberg is best known for his de- London. May 31, 1967. Punch, pen for his kind letter and offers his tist, literary critic and recipient of pictions of Rube Goldberg ma- and stamp cancellation. Pen can- own hopes for future communica- the Nobel Prize. 5 1/4” x 3 1/4” chines, complex devices used to cellation affects Getty’s signature. tions between the two. Very Fine. Faber and Faber Limited Publish- perform simple tasks in convoluted Very Fine. This item has been en- 1/8 1/4 $75 - up ers postcard signed Twice, “T.S. ways. 6 ” x 9 ” black and white capsulated and is accompanied by Eliot.” 24 Russell Square, London, photograph of Goldberg working a PASS-CO certified Silver PASS. W.C. 1. March 31, 1959. Very Fine. at his desk inscribed and Signed, $100 - up $300 - up “Rube Goldberg.” New York. Oc- tober 9, 1958. $250 - up 37 CHESTER GOULD SIGNED SKETCH OF DICK TRACY INSCRIBED TO AN AUTOGRAPH SEEKER

* 195 SAMUEL GOLDWYN CONTRACTS WITH JAMES CHESTER GOULD (1900-1985) American cartoonist and ROOSEVELT FOR THE LATTER TO SERVE AS the creator of the Dick Tracy comic strip. Chicago Tribune- New PRESDIENT OF SAMUEL GOLDWYN STUDIOS York News Syndicate Inc letterhead inscribed and signed “To * 198 Bernard Baker, with best wishes Chester Gould.” The letterhead SAMUEL GOLDWYN (1882-1974) Academy Award and also bears a pen and ink illustration of Dick Tracy accomplished Golden Globe winning producer, also known for his role in the by Gould. Very Fine. $750 - up founding of several major motion picture studios. Typed Docu- ment Signed, “Samuel Goldwyn Jr.” One page, 8 1/2” x 11”. Los Angeles, California. December 17, 1939. The document is a agree- ment between Goldwyn and James Roosevelt, son of Franklin D. and Eleanor, appointing Roosevelt as president of Samuel “…I returned home from Virginia Goldwyn Studios. Agreement has also been signed by Roosevelt. Hot Springs on June 30th, but still Two punches at top of page for inclusion in a binder and stain pretty stiff & lame, and it is evi- from paper clip at upper left, not affecting text. Accompanied by dent I have quite a siege before me a 8 1/4” x 5 1/2” typed document on Samuel Goldwyn Studios yet, before I vanquish my rheuma- letterhead requesting that the agreement be filed with other tism or gout- my doctors are rather studio contracts. Stain from paper clip on that document as well. undecided which name to give it. Else both Fine. $750 - up So I fear my name must be scratched off the life for Justice occasions, as I should have to be very careful, even after I recover…” Splits at folds. Else Fine. $75 - up Academy Award winner. Typed Letter Signed, “Helen Hayes,” on her name-imprinted stationery. One page, 5 3/8” x 8”. No place. March 18, 1944. Hayes writes, in part: “I have played many parts but I think NY SENATOR AND JURIST the most important one is the role CHARLES GUY of mother … The Children’s Aid * 196 Society’s Homemaker Service sends CHARLES L. GUY (1856-?). an understudy for the mother who New York Senator and Justice of is ill. This motherly woman cares the New York Supreme Court. Au- * 197 for the children and keeps the home tograph Letter Signed, “Charles L. ERLE STANLEY GARDNER together until the mother is back Guy,” on his name-imprinted State (1889-1970) American Lawyer and on her feet again. Won’t you give of New York Senate Chambers let- author of detective stories. His Sig- whatever you can so that more terhead illustrated with the state nature, “Erle Stanley Gardner,” on families of children will be spared 1/4 seal. One page, 8” x 10 ½”. July 5, his name-imprinted card. 6 ” x 3 * 199 the shock of separation during 1/2 1898. 165 St. & Mott Ave. Guy ”. No place. April 26, 1957. Fine. HELEN HAYES (1900-1993) such a time …” Dog eared upper writes, in part: $125 - up American actress and two-time right corner. Else Extremely Fine. $100 - up 38 PROMINENT AMERICAN PATRIOT PATRICK HENRY COMMISSIONS A LIEUTENANT COLONEL IN THE VIRGINIA MILITIA * 202 PATRICK HENRY (1736-1799). Revolutionary patriot; Statesman; Virginia governor. Partially Printed Document Signed, HANCOCK APPOINTS A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE “P. Henry.” Mounted within a wood and ornate metal frame. 12 WHILE SERVING AS GOVERNOR OF ½” x 11” framed. Richmond, Virginia. June 2, 1785. The docu- MASSACHUSETTS ment reads, in part: “ The Commonwealth of Virginia. To Will- * 200 iam Sterling Esquire ~ Greeting: Know you, that from the spe- JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793). President of the Second Con- cial trust and confidence which is reposed in your fidelity, cour- tinental Congress and of the Congress of the Confederation, age, activity, and good conduct, our GOVERNOR, with the first Governor of Massachusetts and the first person to sign the advice of the Council of State, does appoint you the said Will- United States Declaration of Independence. Document Signed, iam Sterling Lieutent. Colo Commandt in the room of Saml. “John Hancock.” 13” x 17” framed. Massachusetts. June 22, Hopkins Esq. resigned in the Militia of the County of 1789. The document certifies that John Thaxter is a Justice of Mecklenburg … I With paper-wafer seal. Extremely Fine. the Peace in Essex county. With paper wafer state seal affixed to $3,000 - up upper left. Extremely Fine. $4,500 - up

WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST SIGNED PHOTO OREGON & CALIFORNIA * 201 RR COMPANY CHECK . WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST SIGNED BY BEN (1863-1951). American newspaper mag- HOLLADAY nate. Black & white photo of Hearst stand- * 203 ing in front of a water fountain. Hearst BENJAMIN HOLLADAY Signs, “Best Wishes William Randolph (1819-1887). American transpor- Hearst.” 7” x 9 ¼”. Extremely Fine and a tation businessman know as the nice example of a scarce photo signed by “Stagecoach King.” Check Signed, Hearst. $750 - up “Ben Holladay,” as president of the Oregon and California Rail Road Company. Vignette of a locomo- tive at left and yellow revenue underprint at center. The check pays $616.28 to George W. Weidler, a business associate of Holladay and Holladay’s trustees in the Or- egon Real Estate Company and is signed by Weidler on verso. $250 - up

39 CONRAD HILTON TLS * 205 CONRAD N. HILTON (1887- 1979) American hotelier and H.L. HUNT founder of the Hilton Hotel chain. SIGNED PHOTO Typed Note Signed, “Conrad N. * 206 Hilton,” on his name-imprinted HAROLDSON LAFAYETTE Hilton Hotels letterhead. Hilton HUNT JR. (1889-1974). Ameri- writes regarding his can oil tycoon. Black and white correspondent’s request for an au- photograph of Hunt Signed, “H.L. 1/4 1/2 tograph. One page, 7 ” x 10 ”. Hunt.” 8” x 10”. Extremely Fine. Beverly Hills, California. October $200 - up 4, 1957. Folds and minor toning at edges from previous mounting. Else Fine. $150 - u p BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED CHECK SIGNED BY HEMINGWAY SHORTLY BEFORE HIS DEATH

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

A FINE J. EDGAR HOOVER DISPLAY PIECE Please remember that a 15% * 207 J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895-1972). Director of the Federal buyer’s fee will be added to Bureau of Investigation. Typed Letter Signed, “J.E. Hoover,” on Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead. One page, 6 ¼”x 8 the hammer price of each ½”. Washington, D.C. October 26, 1935. Hoover writes regard- ing the first issue of the “FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.” lot! Mounted beside a fine 8 ¾” x 10 ½” copy of Paul Frehm’s portrait of Hoover inscribed and Signed, “J. Edgar Hoover.” 22 ½”18 ½” framed. Extremely Fine. A great display piece. $400 - up

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