Nicholson”. Paulding communi- ANDREW MELLON TLS cated that the public creditors shall * 169 be paid in a medium of equal value MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT ANDREW W. MELLON (1855- with Treasury drafts: “Such substitu- PATTERSON ALS 1937); Financier; Industrialist; Secre- tion will be considered highly reprehensible…” * 174 tary of the Treasury. Mellon was a $125 - up ROBERT PATTERSON (1792- Pittsburgh banker and industrial vi- 1881). Prominent soldier and Gen- sionary who was almost single eral. Served in the War of 1812, be- handedly responsible for the devel- came major general of volunteers at opment of entire industries (alumi- the beginning of the Mexican War, num, carborundum) and heavily in- and served with distinction at Cerro volved in the founding of several Gordo and Jalapa. At the beginning large industrial enterprises whose of the Civil War he was mustered names are today recognized world- SAM HOUSTON’S AIDE-DE- into the service as major general of wide. At the time he was appointed CAMP, WILLIAM HESTER volunteers, President of the Aztec Treasury Secretary in the Harding PATTON SIGNS A MILITARY Club, 1867-1881 administration, he was one of the DOCUMENT REGARDING world’s wealthiest men. He remained CATTLE USE FOR HIS Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page, both Secretary of the Treasury through- TROOPS MONTHS AFTER sides, dated August 1873. Patterson out the Harding and Coolidge ad- THE BATTLE OF SAN declines an invitation because of a ministrations, and was undoubtedly JACINTO conflict of interests; “I have received the the most influential member of these * 173 kind invitation of yourself and Colonels administrations. 1931 Typed Letter WILLIAM HESTER PATTON Blatrly(?) & Smith to the Seventh An- Signed on Secretary of the Treasury (1808-1842): Soldier, surveyor, and nual Re-Union of the Society of SECRETARY OF THE NAVY letterhead to Colonel Judson legislator. As an early advocate of Army Cumberland…and write with JAMES PAULDING Spofford: “…I note your views on the Texas independence, he served as a so many of my old comrades and ON VERMONT’S cancellation of foreign war debts, and thank sergeant in Capt. John Austin’s com- would certainly do so – but that the MIDSHIPMEN you for your kind expressions of pany at the battle of Velasco in June Aztec Club, of which I am President – * 171 th approval…A. Mellon” Colonel Judson 1832. Gen. Sam Houston appointed meet this year in on Tues, the 14 …your JAMES PAULDING (1778-1860) Spofford was the last Union survi- Patton acting assistant quartermaster friend, R. Patterson.” Paulding served as Buren’s Secretary vor of the Civil War battle of with the rank of lieutenant and or- of the Navy. Letter Signed. 1pp. 8” x Monocacy, Md, He mustered into dered him to Velasco to supply ar- Accompanied by original steel plate 10”. Navy Department. May 28, 1839. “K” Co. VT 10th Infantry in 1862 and riving volunteers and forward them engraving of the distinguished Ma- A letter signed “J K Paulding” as Sec- was wounded in 1865 at Petersburg, to Houston’s army. An energetic jor General and a contemporary news- retary of the Navy. Paulding writes Va. His 1937 obituary describes how and aggressive Indian fighter, Patton paper story of the General, his life to the Honorable H. Hall of he was with “the Force that Pre- was severely wounded in an Indian and his ill fated story which led to Bennington, Vermont to inform him vented D.C. Invasion” With Sec. Of fight on Leon Creek near San Anto- the Battle of Bull Run. Slight soil- the “quota of Midshipmen to which Treasury stamped envelope address nio on October 28, 1838. ing, Very Good. $100 - up to the elderly civil war soldier. Fold Vermont is entitled, is not full, still, there is no vacancy in the corps, the marks, light wear, Fine. $200 - up Autograph Letter Signed. November whole number being now complete. The rules 24, 1836.1 p. 7½” x 6”. This is a mili- established by the Department require that tary document at Orozimbo the applicant for an appointment as Mid- plantatation where Santa Anna was shipman, shall not be less than 14, held prisoner. Patton signs this docu- nor more than 18 years of age…” ment as Commandant of the Prison The letter goes on to describe other guard. Patton came to Texas and requirements of the position. Light fought in the Battle of Velasco, the mounting traces to verso, generally Siege of Bexar and was Aide de- Fine. $125 - up Camp to Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was wounded by Indians and murdered by Mexicans: “This is to certify that I have used of John D Pattons cattle the following number and description seven four year olds valued at twenty dollars each twelve three year olds WILLIAM H. PRESCOTT ANS valued at fifteen dollars each - five two * 175 year olds valued at ten dollars each WILLIAM H. PRESCOTT (1796 SEC. OF NAVY PAULDING ON for the use of the troops under my - 1859). American historian; devoted TREASURY DRAFTS command..” The document is himself to Spanish history. Autograph * 172 * 170 signed “WH Patton.” The front of Note Signed. n.d. One page, mounted JEAN PICCARD. (1884-1963). Or- JAMES PAULDING (1778-1860). the document is an oath signed by to presentation page. Prescott re- ganic chemist and aeronautical engi- Paulding served as Van Buren’s Sec- John D. Patton in regards to money quests from “Plummer” his broth- neer. He contributed significantly to retary of the Navy who financed ex- he owed to the government. Age ton- ers address in Paris, in addition to a the advancement of scientific knowl- ploratory missions to Oregon and ing. VG. $1,250 - up few more lines. The 4½” x 3½” ho- edge of the stratosphere, ballooning Antarctica. He also wrote novels in- lographic page is evidence of and of the means for man to survive cluding Brother Jonathan. Letter Prescott’s failing eyesight, owing to a in a high altitude environment. Cut Signed. 1pp. 8” x 10”. Navy Depart- thrown crust of bread temporarily signature on a postcard. 5 ½” x 3 ½”. ment. November 4, 1839. lodged in his eye while he attended $50 - up A letter signed “J K Paulding” as Sec- Harvard. Very Good. $75 - up retary of the Navy to “Capt. A. A. * 42 TWO LETTERS RELATING TO THE LIFE OF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON SR., GRANDFATHER OF GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. ONE ALS WRITTEN BY PATTON TO HIS COUSIN AND ANOTHER LENGTHY ALS FROM PATTON’S GRAND- MOTHER TO HIS GRANDFATHER SHORTLY BEFORE HIS DEATH AT THE BATTLE OF OPEQUON * 178 GEORGE PATTON, SR. (1833 – 1864) The grandfather of George S. Patton of World War II fame. 1p Autograph Letter Signed. Jan. 30, 1860 from George Patton Sr to his cousin Andrew dated January 30, 1860: “Dear Cousin Andrew, We forgot to ask you before you left to inquire particularly in regard to passenger fare on The Ocean Steamers from N. York to Aspinwald and from thence to San Francisco. The ratio for children GEORGE PEABODY TO servants & c…G.S. Patton” LADY WESTMINSTER The second letter, a 2pp ALS written from Richmond on Feb- * 176 ruary 19, 1863 details the family’s upcoming move, general fam- GEORGE PEABODY (1795-1869). ily news and the family’s beloved bible: Peabody was a wealthy merchant and “My dearest husband… I write word to say that you have my full and free generous philanthropist. Autograph consent to sell our house and lot … As for the furniture I think . . . possessions Letter Signed. 2pp. 5” x 8”. such as the bed . . . bureaus and stands . . . book case . . . table and chairs also Buckingham Gate, London. Decem- kitchen furniture of all kinds…. Don’t forget to take good care of our family ber 15, 1862. Signed “George Peabody” bible and should you conclude to send your books out don’t forget it … Don’t to Lady Westminster declining an in- spend your gold if your money won’t hold out borrow or get on credit and by vitation due to illness: “...but be assured economy you will pay in a short time. The money I have will last me a long that the honor thus conferred upon me will time especially if you can get things for me… If you get a waggon to bring ever be held in grateful remembrance. Since I out the things I have written on I think you might send salt enough to pay was able to leave my apartment, I have been expenses It is right funny for me to be writing this which I have very idea that you all are going down there, for you did not evidently to Brighton for a week and have nearly have the least idea of it when you wrote your last letter but I think it will to be on the safe side so don’t laugh at one of this finds recovered my usual health...I shall next week you quietly sitting down at Lewisburg. …Should you all continue campaigning out in the West I shall certainly proceed to the South of France for the winter, come to Lewisburg or somewhere where I can hope to see you occasionally. I felt truly sorry to hear of little hoping to avoid my usual attacks of gout . . . Sumner’s death. His poor mother, how much she will grieve for him….your . . . wife. S.G.P.” and rheumatism…The red apples are very The letter is difficult to read as it was cross-written due to a lack of paper during the confederacy. George delicious but will not keep so well as the S. Patton’ Jr’s father was Brigadier General George Smith Patton (1833 - 1864). He served in the 22nd Virginia Newtown Poppins.” There is minor Infantry CSA. He was among the casualties of the Battle of Opequon (the Third Battle of Winchester). He glue residue at left margin from a left behind a namesake son who was born in Charleston, West Virginia, when that state was still part of previous mounting in a book, but it Virginia. The second George Smith Patton was only a child during the American Civil War. He graduated is in fine condition. $400 - up from the Virginia Military Institute in 1877. The father was a friend of John Singleton Mosby, a cavalry hero of the Confederacy, serving first under J.E.B. Stuart and then as a guerrilla fighter. The younger Patton grew up hearing Mosby’s stories of military glory. Apparently inspired by them, from an early age the young Patton sought to become a general and hero in his own right. $1,500 - up THE MOST DRAMATIC ORATOR IN THE AMERICAN ANTISLAVERY MOVEMENT * 177 WENDELL PHILLIPS (1811- my bar friend – and reading over 1884) a Prominent abolitionist from and over you exquisitely words – MIXED LOT OF GOVERNORS, 1837, President of the Anti-Slavery just the sweetest of all notes” as my CONGRESSMEN, SENATORS & HIGH Society from 1865-1870. So highly wife keeps saying. I feel sort of ner- PUBLIC OFFICERS regarded were his oratorical abilities vous in trying my ‘rentice hand, as * 179 that he was known as “abolition’s Bacus says, at telling you how very Twenty three items make up this diverse selection of political auto- Golden Trumpet”. Like many of his beautiful your flowers were – how graphs. Most are Typed Letters Signed on official letterheads: Mon fellow abolitionists, Phillips took welcome….” C. Wallgren, Governor, WA; H. Alexander Smith, US Senator; Albert pains to eat no cane sugar and wear Phillips goes on to relay a song to Ritchie, Governor MD; Martin Kennelly; Mayor Chicago; William no clothing made of cotton, since his friend, then: “…but even with- Knowland, US Senator; Theodore Christianson, Governor MN; both were produced by the labor of out Ben Johnson in my view, my Robert Twyman, US Congressman; Author Vandenberg; US Senator, Southern slaves. It was Phillips’s con- vote’s nothing to yours – Please just E.H. Mason,US Congressman; G. Mennen Williams, Governor, MI; tention that racial injustice was the think of the most grateful things William M. Tuck, Governor, Virginia; Hugh D. Scott, Jr. US Con- source of all of society’s ills. Like you could say if you were touched gressman; Frank J. Lausche, Governor, OH (2); A.H. Baldin, US Dept. William Lloyd Garrison, Phillips de- to the very heart & then fancy me of Commerce (with WWI content); Daniel Nash Morgan, Treasurer nounced the Constitution for toler- saying it – if you can - & it will be of the US; Clarence Budington Kelland, RNC Author; Arthur Hugh ating slavery. alright…Wendell Phillips.” Light Frazier, American Embassy; Thomas Collier Platt, US Senator; Charles Autograph Letter Signed. 4pp. 5" x toning to folds on last page, else Whitman, Governor, NY; Charles D. Lawrence, Judge US Customs; 8". n.p. 4 Dec ’81. Phillips writes to a Fine. $150 - up Frank O. Lowden, Governor Illinois. Overall VG. $200 - up fellow lawyer and friend, Mr. Dyer: “There is no setting ahead of you

43 HIGHLY IMPORTANT EDMUND RANDOLPH LETTER REGARDING THE PARDON- ING OF PRISONERS : “I BEG LEAVE TO CONSIGN THE WRETCHED CONDITION OF THE PRISONERS TO YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION...” * 182 EDMUND RANDOLPH (1753 – 1813) A member of the Constitutional Convention, Randolph was the first Attorney General and then Washington’s second Secretary of State, but resigned after being falsely charged with bribery. He later rep- resented Aaron Burr in his treason trial. An autograph letter signed “Edm. Randolph”, addressed to The LOT OF PRESIDENTIAL Honorable Speaker of the House of Delegates, with the integral CABINET MEMBERS leaf docketed in another hand, neatly inlaid. In part: “the general * 180 assembly will collect his distress for money, and the dreadful consequence to his Well presented group of Typed Let- unfortunate prisoners, if that distress be not immediately removed. In the ters Signed, Signed Check, autograph contingent fund, to which resort is regularly to be had on these occasions, not card & clipped signatures to total a shilling can be found: and the executive cannot approve the expedient of thirteen items: 1) William Jennings borrowing from other funds during the session of the legislature. I therefore beg Bryan (Secretary of State) TLS on De- leave to consign the wretched condition of the prisoners to your immediate partment of State letterhead to the attention, and to request, that some certain provisions be made for them in Diplomatic and Consular Officers [the] future. The act authorizing the executive to grant conditional pardons of the United States in Europe with being about to expire on the last day of this month; I am advised to inform good content in an introduction let- the assembly that it is probable in the eye of the law, that in case of a motion ter for Mr. Howard Bible whose to the general court to award execution de novo on a criminal already mission is to go to Germany and se- conditionally pardoned, who may have escaped and may be retaken after that cure dye stuffs for the textile indus- day - the court could not proceed against him. It is therefore submitted, how far tries in America. August 24, 1914: it may be fit, to declare that this law, notwithstanding its expiration shall “….No dyes have been supplied to the US justify anew award of execution for any breach of the condition committed, while it was in force. It will perhaps be proper too to since the declaration of war and unless the remind the assembly that from the peculiar phraseology of that act it may be necessary to continue the power of outlawing, in order present congestion can be relieved the immedi- to give affect to the other parts of it…” Fine. $2,500 - up ate future for the some of our textile indus- tries is very serious…” 2)Walter Folger Brown (1869-1961) Postmaster Gen- eral & Asst. Sec. of Commerce; clipped signature. 3) Dwight Filley 5”x8”.Addressed to Major General Davis (1879-1945) Secretary of War Gordon asking him to meet at “The on War Department Card. 4) James Wednesday Club” at his house. Also Farley, US Postmaster General. TLS includes a separate cover, address to on DNC letterhead, in his trademark “His Excellency George N. Briggs” of green ink. 5) Cordell Hull (1871- Pittsfield along with heavy red wax 1955) Roosevelt’s Secretary of State. seal and another autograph of 6) Daniel Scott Lamont (1851-1905) Quincy. George N. Briggs was Gov- Cleveland’s Secretary of War, in- ernor of Mass. 1844 to 1851. Light scribed and signed clipped card. 7) age wear to both, mostly Fine. Harry Hines Woodring (1890-1967) $125 - up Roosevelt’s Secretary of War, War Department Card. 8) John Wingate Weeks (1860-1926) President Harding’s Secretary of War, War Department Card. 9) Richard Wigginton Thomp- son (1809-1900) Hays Secretary of the Navy, Inscription and autograph on CHECK SIGNED BY WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON clipped sheet. 10) Claude Augustus ELIPHALET REMINGTON TLS Swanson (1862-1939) Roosevelt’s Sec- JR. * 184 retary of the Navy on Secretary of * 183 WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON the Navy card. 11) Frances Perkins Partly-printed check drawn on the (1821-1896). Richardson was Grant’s (1882-1965) Roosevelt’s Secretary of Ilion National Bank payable to Herk Labor. Signed Check, dated 1937. second Treasury Secretary. Letter JOSIAH QUINCY TO MAJOR Co. Bank in the amount of $2500.00 12)William Gibbs McAdoo (1863- Signed. 1870, On Treasury Depart- GENERAL GORDON dated Feb 10, 1855. Accomplished 1941) Roosevelt’s Secretary of the ment letterhead. 2pp. William A. * 181 and signed by ELIPHALET Treasury, clipped signature. 13) John Richardson to a gentlemen regard- JOSIAH QUINCY III (1772-1864) REMINGTON. With his brothers Davis Long (1838-1915) Secretary of ing his fathers will: “It only remains US Congressman from Massachu- Philo (the inventive genius) and the Navy for both McKinley and now for Mr. Butterfield, to other setts, Mayor of Boston, President of Samuel, Eliphalet co-founded E. Theodore Roosevelt, inscription and witness to make his appearance…” Harvard University. The historic Remington and Sons which for many signature on clipped letter. A nice 7¾” x 9¾”. Mounting evidence on Quincy Market in downtown Bos- years produced probably a greater lot in carefully prepared binder with verso, some light tatters to edges. Sig- ton is named in his honor. variety of high quality arms than any full biographies for each statesmen. nature is in black pen and very fine. Two items: Autograph Letter Signed. other manufacturer. A nice arms re- $200 - up $100 - up 4 Park Street (Boston). 1 pp. n.d. lated autograph. Fine. $125 - up

44 GRANT’S TREASURY tion of claim presented to the Board MASSACHUSETTS GOVER- SECRETARY ALS of Trustees…” Signed by Remington NOR WHO WAS “life is too short to spend much as president of the Board of Trust- LATER LIZZIE BORDEN’S of it on such long trash” ees of the Village of Ilion. Bank cut LAWYER ALS * 185 cancellation. Very Fine. $100 - up * 191 WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON GEORGE D. ROBINSON (1834- (1821-1896). Richardson was Grant’s 1896) US Congressman and Massa- second Treasury Secretary. chusetts Governor. In 1892, he earned Autograph Letter Signed “W. A. R.,” the distinction of serving as Lizzie three sides of two adjoined pages, 5 Borden’s defense counsel; for a re- 1/2” x 8”, Treasury Department let- YITZHAK RABIN AND tainer of $25,000 he was able to se- terhead, August 23, 1873. Letter to an DICK CHENEY cure her acquittal. Autograph Letter unidentified gentleman. In part: * 189 Signed as congressman. One page, “I saw the article…I suppose that you sent YITZHAK RABIN Assassinated Is- Nov 5, 1879. Robinson writes from me, but I did not read either as life is too raeli Prime Minister. Color glossy Chicopee, Mass, declining an invita- short to spend much of it on such long trash… 9½” x 7” photo of Rabin meeting tion to “Join in the Thomas I have read already more than half of with Minister of Defense, Dick ceremonies….Geo. D. Robinson” Accom- McLeod’s book and am both pleased and Cheney, in front of a map of the panied by a contemporary steel en- dissatisfied with it.” In fine condition, world. Signed in black felt tip, “Y. graving of his likeness and his auto- with some scattered light toning. Rabin.” In fine condition. $150 - up graph. Light soiling, Very Good. $100 - up $100 - up

AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED BY GEORGE ROSS IN THE PIVOTAL YEAR 1775 ~ SHORTLY AFTER AT- TENDING THE CONTINEN- TAL CONGRESS * 188 JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. GEORGE ROSS (1730 – 1779) A “DO YOU SUPPOSE YOU Signer of the Declaration of Inde- WILL TRY ME ONCE pendence from Pennsylvania. MORE…?” * 192 Autograph Document Signed “G. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. Ross”, 2pp., 7" x 11", October 26, 1775, WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON (1874-1960). Rockefeller, the only Cumberland County, [PA], with an APPOINTS IRS STORE- son of John D. Rockefeller, joined additional full signature “George Ross” KEEPER his father in the business and philan- in the text. Ross acts as attorney in a * 186 thropy. He donated the land for the matter of Benjamin Wallis and WILLIAM A. RICHARDSON United Nations, built Rockefeller Charles Brink against George Shade. (1821-1896). Richardson was Grant’s Center and restored historic In part: “…Whereupon thy said Benjamin RINGLING BROTHERS second Treasury Secretary. Partly Williamsburg. Autograph Letter complains that…on the eighth day of Au- CONTRACT FOR A BALLET printed Document Signed. 1 page. Signed. 2pp. 4 1/2” x 7”. 4 West Fifty- gust in the year…one thousand seven hun- PERFORMER 7¾” x 9¾”. Washington D.C. 1872. ALE COMPANIONS STRICTLY Fourth Street. Thursday. n.d. An au- dred and seventy three…the said George “M … Appointment certificate from the PROHIBITED tograph letter signed “John D. Shade did make his certain note in writing ” Internal Revenue Service appointing Rockefeller Jr” addressed to “Miss called a Promissory note…to pay to them William Pearson IRS Storekeeper. Ferris” who Rockefeller apparently Fifteen pounds lawful money of Pennsylva- * 190 Signature is in dark ink and very fine. had an affection for: nia with lawful interest…according to the Ringling Brothers Performance con- Impressed seal along with the ornate “I can’t tell you how provoked I am with this tenor of the note and being so chargeable to tract for Ona Naegel, one page both printing and calligraphy gives this wretched weather. Upon one drive with you pay the said Fifteen pounds…to said Ben- sides, dated February 21, 1912, for document a terrific presentation at least, I had been counting and had hoped jamin and Charles…and being so charge- Naegel’s ballet performances for a $100 - up it might be two. Instead we cannot drive at able the said George Shade in consideration salary of $8.00 per week. all. Really I am very much disappointed. thereof afterwards / to wit / the tenth of Signed at the bottom of the page in Do you suppose you will try me once more September in the year aforesaid…did prom- fountain pen, in an undetermined and be good enough to let me know when ise that the said George Shade…would hand, “Ringling Bros.” Attached to next you come to town? Please do. I must thereby pay according to the tenor of the the front is a 5 rule list entitled apologize for not sending you word until so note…”. Docketed in the verso, with “Rules concerning Ballet Girls,” the late yesterday noon; I tried earlier but failed; all the writing in Ross’ hand. Light last one reading “Male companions and hope very much that you were not in- PHILO REMINGTON toning at the folds, otherwise Fine. during hours when not on duty, convenienced in getting to the theater. May * 187 $400 - up strictly prohibited.” 8” x 17” In fine DS. 1 page. Partly-printed bank draft condition, with light overall toning I send you these flowers as an evidence of my ordering payment to “Harry Hakes and several notation. $150 - up very sincere disappointment about the drive.” $31.93 out of the fund appropriated The letter is in Very Fine condition. for indicental purposes, in satisfac $150 - up

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JACOB HENRY SCHIFF TLS * 195 JACOB HENRY SCHIFF (1847– 1920) Banker and philanthropist,. Typed Letter Signed “Jacob H. Schiff” January 8, 1903. One page on black KERMIT ROOSEVELT TLS bordered stationary introducing * 193 Julius J. Frank “…an attorney of high KERMIT ROOSEVELT (1889- standing, who desires to lay before you cer- 1943). Roosevelt, the son of tain information concerning your applica- CHECK SIGNED BY BENJAMIN SILLIMAN AND Theodore, was a businessman and tion for insurance recently pending before your JOAQUIM BISHOP, THE MAN WHO MADE ONE OF served in both World Wars.. Typed Society.” In 1903, the notorious THE FIRST DAGUERREOTYPE CAMERAS IN Letter Signed, one page, 8 1/2” x 11”, Kishineff massacre occurred, it was AMERICA Kerr Steamship letterhead, no date. virtually a personal act on the part of * 198 Second page of a letter, which in- Schiff, , Schiff decided to person- BENJAMIN SILLIMAN (1816-1885). Famous American scientist cludes a list of names “the fullest and ally lead a crusade to force Czar who worked at Yale, Silliman taught geology, chemistry and miner- most complete list that I know of…” sent Nicholas to abandon his anti-Semitic alogy. His work included improving mines and chemical manufac- to Lyman Robb, including such campaign. Attorney Julius J. Frank turing, editing the American Journal of Science and establishing the names as Gifford Pinchot and Secre- (1852-1931) was one of the founders National Academy of Sciences. tary of War Henry L. Stimson. Signed of the Young Men’s Hebrew Asso- in black ink by Roosevelt. In very ciation of New York. . 9” x 7”. Folds, JOAQUIM BISHOP, Early American Camera Maker, chemist, in- good condition, with light toning, in Fine condition. $150 - up strument maker and machinist. It is known that Bishop made minor haloing to signature, some daguerreian cameras for Dr. P.B. Goddard and Robert Cornelius. He light creasing and a bit of edge wear. crafted the earliest cameras in Philadelphia, and constructed the $125 - up camera for Goddard between October and November, 1839, fol- lowing the drawings of Daguerre’s apparatus. The specific camera, which traveled through the family of J. Sartain, is in the Franklin Institute. He later founded J. Bishop & Co. Platinum Works.

JARED SPARKS Signed Check issued to “Benj. Silliman Esq.” July 13, 1840 for $100.00 * 196 drawn on the New Haven Bank, endorsed on verso. Vignette of JARED SPARKS (1789-1866). Sparks, beehive. Toning to left edge and with cancellation punches. He has a clergyman, was one of the first made the amount payable to a Joaquim Bishop, who also signed this Americans to collect and catalog im- rare check, “J. Bishop.” portant American manuscripts. Some journals suggest Joaquim Bishop helped to make the first Clipped signature “Jared Sparks” next daguerreotype camera manufactured in the United States, but the to a printed “President.” 4¾” x 1¾” actual day the very first camera is noted as being the first seems to be Fine. $50 - up in dispute during those precious few months after Daguerre made his announcement to the world. An incredible association between the renowned scientist and one of America’s earliest camera makers. $1,500 - up

CARL SANDBURG SIGNS A PRINTED CARICATURE * 194 FRANCIS SPINNER CARL SANDBURG. 6 ¾” x 9”. Su- * 197 perb printed caricature of Sandburg FRANCIS SPINNER (1802-1890). calling upon The Poetry Society of Spinner was the Treasurer of the WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY CHECK SIGNED BY America. Signed “Philardee all luck United States during the Civil War, SIGNATURE WITH RANK CHARLES STEINMETZ Carl Sandburg” at the lower right for which he won praise for skill- * 199 * 200 corner in dark ink. A great addition fully managing the government’s WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY CHARLES P. STEINMETZ (1865- to any collection. Excellent condi- huge expenditures. Clipped auto- (1839 - 1911) American Rear Admi- 1923). Mathematician and engineer. tion. $200 - up graph on with his trademark elabo- ral. 5 1/4" x 6 3/4". Signature with Steinmetz is best known for his de- rate signature on a card pasted to an rank on a sheet of paper. “W.S. Schley velopment of the theory of alternat- autograph album page. 3” x 2”; Fine. Rear Admiral.” In excellent condi- ing currents and for his experiments $40 - up tion. $75 - up with artificially-created lightning. He 46 established his name in the Ameri- felt by a surgeon in cutting up a can scientific community in 1892, dead body. I altogether despair of Mr. preparing an analysis of hysteretic Condat acting the enlightened heart you loss, a magnetic effect peculiar to seem to take from him - and as to any of the alternating current. A true scientific States at present under Democratic Sway genius. . DS. 1 page. 7” x 2 ¾”. into passing . . . form no idea of - the Schenectady, N.Y., Jan. 12, 1907. Partly- proposed wagon given by Mr. Ketchel in our MASSACHUSETTS printed bank draft drawn on the House of Assembly for an adjourned session GOVERNOR WILLIAM Schenectady Trust Co. payable to was that they might be ready to . . . and act SHIRLEY 1766 SIGNED the National Geographic Society in on the proposition . . . Your obliged servant DOCUMENT the amount of $2.00, presumably for Rd. Stockton.” The letter could be in * 204 a magazine subscription. Stamp and regards to the twelfth amendment WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Governor Perf cancellations not affecting that was passed in December of 1803. of The Bahamas and Colonial Gov- Steinmetz’s signature except for one The twelfth amendment pertains to ernor of Massachusetts. Manuscript small hole in the C of Charles. Fine. the Presidential elections. Thomas Document Signed “W Shirley,” in $175 - up Jefferson was President at the time. brown ink on watermarked, fine-laid RICHARD STOCKTON JR. TO $1,500 - up SENATOR REGARDING THE paper, November 5 1766, [Nassau] 12TH AMENDMENT: Bahamas, Very Fine. Signed at bot- “THIS WILL PROBABLY tom, in brown ink, with a flourish. PROLONG THE REIGN OF Shirley signed this document as the THE DEMON . . . IT WILL governor of the Bahamas, and the BE DISSECTED LIMB BY embossed seal of the Bahamas is no- LIMB WITH AS MUCH ticeable at the top left. Shirley Di- INDIFFERENCE AS IT FELT rects Surveyor General John Pratt to BY A SURGEON IN CUTTING measure and layout “unto John Coo- UP A DEAD BODY…” per of New Providence... a Tract of * 202 Land situate to the Southwest and RICHARD STOCKTON, JR. Westward of Land heretofore (1764 – 1828) Senator, Congressman, granted to Alexander Marshall, con- RARE ALS FROMTHE SON Lawyer and son of a signer of the taining two hundred acres.” Coo- OF SIGNER RICHARD Declaration of Independence. per was a merchant and likely a STOCKTON Autograph Letter Signed. 2pp. Nov. slaveowner based out of Charleston, * 201 27, 1803. Princeton. 9½”x7¾”. Inlaid S.C. Light toning, mild foxing, with RICHARD STOCKTON, JR. onto a larger piece of paper measur- some minor edge splits at folds. (1764 – 1828) Senator, Congressman, ing 13½x9 ¾. In part, the letter reads: $600 - up Lawyer and son of a signer of the “. . . From the first moment this amendment Declaration of Independence. was proposed, I was directly against it, and Autograph Letter Signed. 2 pps. .4to. when it was adopted by the Federal Party in November 20, 1770. Princeton, NJ. the hope of representations and sent up to the Very rare letter form of Declaration LINCOLN’S PERSONAL senate in the year 1790 . . . all in my power Signer Richard Stockton. The letter SECRETARY TO NEW YORK to, and I believe was instrumental in causing reads: “Sir, yours of 5th of Nov’r. came to TRIBUNE EDITOR its . . . in that body. But the day of reason- me when I was so busy in preparing for the * 203 ing on the true principles of the constitution Sup. Court, that I had but just time to read WILLIAM O. STODDARD (1835- is over - the most important articles of your it over, but could not pretend to answer it. 1925) Assistant private secretary to national compact must be constantly called Your other of yesterday came to hand this the President. He started as an Illi- on to guild party and earn personal views - morning, and I think you have come to the nois journalist and was supposedly The degradation of the Federal Judiciary by most prudent determination respecting the the first to endorse Lincoln for the its being now completely placed at the feet of compleating[sic] schedule No.2 and I can’t Presidency. He later had a long ca- the legislative body only to get rid of obnox- think that you ought to dispense with going reer as an author of histories and ious judges has taught us what we are to yourself in person. We cannot add to the books for boys. expect on subordinate points - In truth I give schedule after filing the Bill, without leave to up this constitution as gone - its death will amend, which would be attended with cost Autograph Letter Signed. 1 page. New be lingering - but its sentence has passed - It & delay. I shall send you Schedule No. I the York; October 12, 1869. On beauti- was only calculated to the adminis- first opportunity as you desire. If you please ful illustrated lettersheet of the trations by the same kind of men Jos. Mead should sign the Bill, you must Tehuantepec Railway Co, with im- LINCOLN’S PRIVATE as those who formed it - it pro- write to him, and send him a Copy to peruse, printed large eagle with snake in beak, SECRETARY SIGNS A poses nothing which can essentially but as it was finished & engrossed before he map of U.S. on scroll; to Whitelaw POIGNANT TRIBUTE guard it against the progress of came to this Country, I suppose you can Reid introducing Geo. May Powell: * 205 democracy - but perhaps will ulti- have the benefit of his assistance, whether he “He is travelling extensively east and west, WILLIAM O. STODDARD (1835- mately be found only to have orga- signs the Bill or not. I am Sir your most hb and wishes to try his hand as a Tribune 1925) Assistant private secretary to nized democracy - and given plan Ser Rich’d Stockton”. Although Stock- Correspondent...” Whitelaw Reid (1837- the President. He started as an Illi- and system to it which it never has ton is available in other document 1912) was a U.S. politician and editor nois journalist and was supposedly had in any other country- This will form, in 30 years of major public of the New York Tribune; U.S. am- the first to endorse Lincoln for the probably prolong the reign of the Demon - auctions, we record only four ex- bassador and Republican vice presi- Presidency. He later had a long ca- will give it a . . . which it has had in no amples that have been offered. Mod- dential nominee. 2 folds and a few reer as an author of histories and other nation - and in the end . . . find little erate levels of foxing throughout, minor creases. VG. $125 - up books for boys. Typed Letter Signed. bit of much boasted of Constitu- peripheral chipping, two small areas “William O. Stoddard.” $250 - up tion - it will be dissected limb by of restoration. Otherwise VG. limb with as much indifference as it $1,500 - up 47 tor of the Atlantic Monthly and was half of the namesake of Ticknor and Fields, the foremost premier literary publishing house in the United States during the middle years of the nine- teenth century. 4” x 6”. Clean tear to back page, o/w Fine condition. $125 - up

TWO SECRETARIES OF THE UNITED STATES TREASURY * 206* CHARLES SUMNER ALS TO JOHN SHERMAN & RICHARD EDWARD EVERETT HALE RUSH, Secretaries of the Treasury. * 209 1. Autograph Letter Signed, “John CHARLES SUMNER CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). Sherman,” black ink on Treasury RECOMMENDS A American abolitionist; U.S. Senator Department letterhead, March 2, 1881, GEOLOGIST FOR THE from Massachusetts during Civil War 7” x 7.75”, Choice Extremely Fine. DARIEN EXPEDITION and reconstruction. Autograph Let- The letter written to the President * 208 ter Signed, two pages both sides, July reads, “I have the honor to return CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). 9, 1841. Letter to Edward Everett Hale. here with House Bill No. 3 of 5 for American abolitionist; U.S. Senator In part, “I have sent you a Law reporter, the relief of Philemon B. Hawkins. from Massachusetts during Civil War containing a translation of Dr. Varerstrap’s No objections to its approval are and reconstruction. Autograph Let- thorough and painstaking review of the CHARLES SUMNER known to this department. Very Re- ter Signed. Two separate pages, 5” x report of the Boston Pr. Soc. It is humiliat- * 211 spectfully.” 8”. Senate Chamber, [Washington], ing to see how much better Revd E. E. Hale CHARLES SUMNER ALS, 1 page, January 17, 1870. Probably to the Sec- instructed in our prison matter.” 4 ½” x 7 approx. 5”x8”. Senate Chamber, May 2. Clipped signature, “R. Rush,” black retary of the Navy, saying: “I find ¼”. Scattered soiling and toning and 20, 1862. “ I am obliged by the fountain pen, no date, 4” x 2.5.” The that Mr. Bowditch of a couple small tears along folds and information you furnished me with signature measures 1.5” and includes Boston...would like a place for his spine. Mostly Fine. $175 - up regard to the suitability of that Colter- a brief statement above. Richard Rush son as leveller or rodman on the english. I ..admire Mr. Pierce & am was Secretary of Treasury, Attorney Darien Expedition. His son is a gradu- sure cannot here ...” Folds, Fine. General and Secretary of State. ate of the Technological Institute at Boston $125 - up Closely clipped left edge, scattered and his name is Ernest W. Bowditch. I do light toning and a bisecting vertical not doubt he will be an excellent assistant...” fold. (2 items) Ernest William Bowditch (1850-1918) John Sherman is most well known was, on the recommendation of for the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Sumner, assigned as a as geologist on $250 - up the Darien expedition. The Darien Expedition in 1870 began a 5-year exploration to survey the Isthmus of Darien (Panama) and “ascertain a point at which to cut a canal from the At- lantic to the Pacific.”

Starting in the 1850s, the whole world looked to the Darien Gap in eastern Panama as the site for a glorious ca- nal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. But someone had to survey the land of the Darien Gap. That task CHARLES SUMNER – THE fell to the U.S. Darien Exploring Ex- YEAR HE WAS CANED IN pedition. These brave surveyors, as CHARLES SUMNER THE SENATE an editorial comment from a recent TO PUBLISHER * 212 book on the expedition wrote: “Mis- JAMES T. FIELDS CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). led by the false maps of a fraudulent * 210 American abolitionist; U.S. Senator earlier “explorer,” the expedition was * 207 CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). from Massachusetts during Civil War faced with two mountain ranges, ALFRED SMITH (1873 - 1944). American abolitionist; U.S. Senator and reconstruction. Autograph Let- damp and brutal heat, swarming mos- American Political Leader. Smith was from Massachusetts during Civil War ter Signed. 1¼ pp. 5” x 8”. The es- quitoes and flies, a hostile native four-time Governor of New York and reconstruction. Autograph Let- teemed Senator writes to cancel his population, and a catalog of other th and unsuccessful Democratic candi- ter Signed. One page, n.d.: “Dear Fields, newspaper subscription: “Boston, 28 hardships. The expedition was soon date for the Presidency in 1928. A a letter from Mr. Bancroft today lets me Dec., 1856…Dear Sir, I do not expect to be at the brink of disaster; the men’s large signed caricature of politician know that he also is without the copy of at home during the coming year…I have ordeal of starvation, exhaustion, dis- Alfred Smith drawn from life by Orations sent to him. He thinks it is concluded not to take the Register any longer. ease, madness, and ultimate despair world famous Czechoslovakian cari- laying in person with some bookseller.” You will please to strike my…name from as they succumbed to the brutal caturist Oscar Berger. 12 ¾” x 14 ¾”. James T. Fields (1817-1881) was the your list, Faithfully yours, Charles Sumner.” jungle is one of the great untold tales A very fine example. $225 – up foremost publisher of the literature Light toning, heavier at center fold. in the history of exploration.” Fine in mid-19th century America. He suc- In 1856, the year this was written, condition. $175 - up ceeded James Russell Lowell as edi- Sumner was severely beaten by 48 Preston Brooks in a dispute over sla- nel Company which constructed a very. It was one of the most dra- tunnel to provide ventilation, drain- matic and deeply ominous moments age and an easy means of transport- in the Senate’s entire history. ing men and materials to and from $125 - up the mines in the region of the Comstock Lode. Two page Auto- graph Letter Signed to his daughter Emma:

“On Russia,” is how he begins, after having just visited there on his way to England: “Sept 20, 78, My Dear NEW HAMPSHIRE MILI- Emma, I wrote you a few lines today and TARY APPOINTMENT BY forgot to say that I wish to ascertain “JOHN SULLIVAN” whether…Mackey is still in Paris. You might * 218 call then if you like, without making any JOHN SULLIVAN, American Ma- special inquiry & ascertain what his move- jor General during the Revolution- ments will be – You may also say that I ary War and Member of the Conti- have arrived in England and will probably nental Congress. Partially Printed be in Paris in a few days…please be careful Document Signed, “John Sullivan,” not to mention that I have said anything to A RARE GUSTAVUS SWIFT in black ink, July 24, 1786, Durham, you in regard to this…let me know immedi- SIGNED CONTRACT NH, 12.75” x 16”, Fine. Military ap- ately by letter of telegraph if you deem it * 216 pointment of “Daniel Rickel to be CHARLES SUMNER ON important care Lesard brother, London…the GUSTAVUS SWIFT (1839 – 1903). Second Lieutenant of the eight Com- CONSTITUTIONALITY truth is I should like to meet his Wish in Meat packer. Founder of Swift and pany in the Second Regiment of OF A TRANSATLANTIC CABLE Europe accidentally if possible…your affect. Company. DS. 3 pages including a Militia, in the said State of New- * 213 father, Adolph Sutro.” Across the side he blueprint map. 8 ½” x 14”. An agree- Hampshire.” The document has CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). writes: “We are now in sight of Fasteard(?) ment between the Pittsburgh, Cin- been signed by President (Gov) John American abolitionist; U.S. Senator Lighthouse.” cinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Rail- Sullivan and countersigned verso by from Massachusetts during Civil War way Company and Switft and Com- John Wentworth. Sullivan was an and reconstruction. Autograph Let- The name he refers to was probably pany in which the former leases a experienced lawyer and delegate to ter Signed. 1 1/2 pp. 5” x 8”. Senate John W. Mackay, who was a Nevada parcel of land to the latter for a plat- the Continental Congress but was Chamber, [Washington], January 16. miner turned wealthy capitalist with form. Signed as president of Swift better remembered for his military n.d. Addressed to Honorable Charles his fortune being found in the and Company by Gustavus Swift. career. He also helped to put down G. Davis, Plymouth, Mass: Comstock Lode. An interesting ref- Swift’s autograph is scarce. Folds. Shays’ Rebellion and was influential erence by Sutro. 5” x 8” with a small Excellent condition. $750 – up in getting the Constitution ratified. “...the subject to which you call my attention drop stain on the word “Russia.” O/ There is some minor edge chipping involves questions of Constitutional Law w Fine. Sutro is quite rare in letter and folding tears to the document. as well as public policy. It seems to me that form. $225 - up On the reverse there are some tape the nation should have the right to say repairs to the folds. The first of this where and what conditions a transatlantic early New Hampshire Military Ap- cable should be landed on its shores. Indeed is pointments we have offered and not the whole question involves in the an- made significantly more historic, by swer to that other which I have so often having the signature of General John resounded in public: “are we a Sullivan and a wonderful state seal. Nation?”...Charles Sumner.” $1,250 - up

Light staining to second page, heavy mounting remnant to back page, not affecting presentation. Altogether A PROXY DOCUMENT Very Good. $200 - up SIGNED BY EDWARD SWIFT HORATIO SEYMOUR * 217 * 215 EDWARD F. SWIFT (d. 1932). A HORATIO SEYMOUR (1810- son of Gustavus Swift Sr, the 1866). Seymour was the New York founder of Swift and Company, Ed- Governor during the Civil War. also ward served as president of known as The Great Decliner DS. Compania Swift Internacional, S.A. 1pp. 16 3/4” x 11 3/4”. Albany. January and Swift Refrigerator Transporta- 14, 1864. A partly printed document tion Co. He also served as vice presi- signed “Horatio Seymour” as New dent of Swift and Company and a York Governor. He appointed director of numerous corporations. “Rodney M. Taylor Major in the 12th A “Proxy and Waiver Irving National Regiment of Cavalry New York State Bank” document signed “Edward F. LETTER AS TREASURY Volunteers…”. There is a large red Swift”. The document assigned sev- SECRETARYF RANCIS E. wax seal attached to the vellum and ADOLPH SUTRO ALS eral other men to vote for Swift at SPINNER an attractive vignette of the New York * 214 the stockholders’ meeting. It is in * 219 State seal at the top. The piece is in ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). Fine condition, with the exception FRANCIS E. SPINNER. Treasurer fine condition overall with a large, Mayor of San Francisco, Mining en- of two pin holes with a dark signa- of the United States. Spinner is best dark signature. $125 - up gineer. Sutro formed the Sutro Tun ture and a 10 cent red Document known for his service as stamp. $100 - up 49 Treasurer of the U.S. during the Civil Truman wrote several letters back War, during which time he skillfully to him. Signed boldly in black ink. managed the government’s huge ex- $300 - up penditures. Ds. Washington, Octo- ber 20.1873. 8” x 10”. On imprinted Treasury Department station Written in a secretarial hand and signed by Spinner requesting “A.E. Brooks” to correctly endorse a bank check with his proper title within the bank and file that title with the 1st Auditor. Signed “Very Respectfully, F.E. Spin- ner” in dark bold ink. Missing upper right corner that can easily be matted out when framed. $150 - up

HARRY S TRUMAN’S “MASONIC” TIES * 223 HARRY S TRUMAN, 33rd Presi- dent of the United States. Typed THE EARLIEST EXAMPLE OF ROBERT TREAT Letter Signed, “Harry S Truman,” PAINE’S AUTOGRAPH WE HAVE SEEN! on watermarked, personal letterhead, * 221 January 14, 1954, Kansas City 6, Mis- [SIGNER] ROBERT TREAT PAINE (1731-1814) Signer of the souri, 10.5” x 7.25”, Superb Mint. Declaration of Independence. The letter is written to a Mr. King Document Signed. “Robert Treat Paine” 1pp. March 26, 1743. Legal and reads in full, “I appreciated very bond of payment between Thomas Jennings of Willington Con- much your letter of the sixth, which ROGER “DRED SCOTT” necticut & David Hill of Holliston to pay Thomas Paine, Robert I found on my desk when I returned TANEY ADS Treat Paine’s father, 100 pounds. Listed as a Boston Merchant, Rob- from New York. I am more than “HER HORSES TROD DOWN ert signs for his aging father while he was a teenage student at happy that you were willing to make HIS GRASS” Boston Latin School. Robert Treat Paine was exceptionally bright a contribution to the Library. I have * 220 and gifted at a young age and graduated from Harvard six years after signed the FEDERALIST, as you sug- ROGER TANEY. (1777-1864). this document was signed. Also contains the signatures of Joseph gest and am returning your $5.00 Chief Justice. Upon his election to Greenleaf, Thomas Jenings and David Hill. In Fine condition. check. I have had quite a Masonic the Presidency, Andrew Jackson re- career but nothing to brag about. warded Taney for his support by One of the earliest examples, we have seen. Possibly one of the Sincerely yours, Harry S Truman.” appointing him successively to the earliest known of this exceptional Founding Father. $1,500 - up Hostick had sent material to Truman posts of Attorney General, Treasury over the years, and Truman wrote Secretary, and finally Chief Justice. several letters back to him. Signed Taney is best known for his part in boldly in black ink. $275 - up the Dred Scott decision, where he found that slaves were considered KIND REGARDS FROM property, although he left a far wider TRUMAN FOR LETTER imprint on the Court than just this FROM PRESIDENT decision. CLEVELAND Autograph Document Signed 1¼ pp. * 222 Frederick County. 1816. An auto- HARRY TRUMAN, 33rd President graph legal document signed “R. B. of the United States. Typed Letter Taney.” The document, written en- Signed, “Harry S Truman,” on tirely in his hand, details a case where watermarked, personal letterhead, Elizabeth Chenowith, spinster, late May 12, 1961, Independence, Mis- of Frederick county was to answer souri, 10.5” x 7.25”, Superb Mint. The unto George Barthalomew. The spin- letter is written to a Mr. Hostick and ster entered into Bartholowmew’s reads in full, “Thank you very much close and with force and arms de- for your letter and your thoughtful- stroyed the grass and wheat and with 1817 FREE FRANK COVER ness in offering to send me a photo- her horses “trod down and cut up, SIGNED BY THOMAS stat copy of a handwritten letter of wasted” it “…and whereupon the TUCKER President Cleveland. I would like said George by Roger Brook Taney, * 224 very much to have the copy of this his attorney complains...”. 7½” x 13”. THOMAS TUCKER, Treasurer of letter to add to our library collec- The document is clean and bright the United States. Free Frank Cover tion. Sincerely yours, Harry S with a minor edge fold separation, Signed “free Th.T. Tucker,” and on Truman.” Hostick had sent material o/w Fine. $200 - up the inside of the integral mailing leaf, to Truman over the years, and 50 Tammany Hall, an organization 1817, Washington City, 3.5” x 5.25”, which he used to form the “Tweed Choice Very Fine. The contents are Ring,” one of the most corrupt po- not included. The inside of the litical machines this country has ever cover is signed T T Tucker, Trea- seen. Document Signed “William M. surer and dated 31st Oct 1817. The Tweed,” one page, both sides, Octo- cover is addressed to a Lieut. of Or- ber 12, 1870. Seventy percent dinance, Nehemiah Rouden, of Bal- voucher for a paving project between timore. Wax seal remnants are also 3rd and 5th Avenues, signed at the bot- UNCUT SHEET OF REVOLU- found on the mailing leaf. Tucker tom by Tweed. Scattered light ton- TIONARY WAR PAY served in the Revolutionary War and ing, a bit heavier in folds, fold sepa- CERTIFICATES SIGNED BY was an early statesman. A choice free ration, a few light creases, mostly Very JOHN TRUMBULL EXTREMELY RARE AUTO- frank and signature in very fine con- Good. $175 - up * 226 GRAPH DOCUMENT IN THE dition. $125 - up JOHN TRUMBULL (1750-1831) HAND OF WILLIAM BARRET American poet and lawyer. He passed TRAVIS, THE LEGENDARY 26 the entrance examinations to Yale YEAR-OLD COMMANDER AT when he was seven, but did not en- THE BATTLE OF THE ter until he was thirteen. While tu- ALAMO toring at Yale he wrote The Progress * 229 of Dullness (1772–73), a satire on WILLIAM BARRET TRAVIS educational follies. In 1773 he en- (1809 – 1836) Texas commander at tered the law office of John Adams the Battle of the Alamo. and was drawn into the political fer- Extremely rare autograph document vor of his times, writing the bom- [unsigned], in the hand of William bastic An Elegy of the Times (1774) B. Travis, as secretary of the City Hall and the mock-epic burlesque of Tory (“ayuntamiento”), of San Felipe, politics, M’Fingal (1775–82). One of Texas, one page, 8" x 5", describing the Connecticut Wits, he contributed legal actions of September 1831. “Pe- to the Anarchiad and the Echo and tition for order of payment filed 23rd Sept was an ardent Federalist. 1831, same day an order expired. 1791, Connecticut. Partly-printed Order…executed 24th Sept. Inst. Pet[ition] Document of three uncut pay vouch- for Execution filed 28th Inst same day…” ers, one signed, “John Trumbull” his Travis arrived in Texas early in 1831, signature nearly 4½” long across the JOHN TREADWELL AS after the Law of April 6, 1830, made page with an exceptional paraph; WITNESS TO A WILL his immigration illegal. He arrived at signed as interest paid on money due “I recommend my Soul to San Felipe de Austin, and on May 21 soldiers who were serving in the God…my body I commend to obtained land from Stephen F. Aus- ELIZABETH TAYLOR’S Continental Army. Other signatures dust” tin. He listed his marital status as MOTHER SARA SIGNS AN include Amon Langdon and Herman * 228 single, although he was still married. MGM CONTRACT FOR THE Swift. 7½” x 9”; printed on heavy JOHN TREADWELL (1745-1823) He established a legal practice in FIFTEEN YEAR OLD laid paper and in near Mint condi- Statesman. Elected a member of the Anahuac, a significant port of entry ACTRESS tion. $500 - up legislature in 1776, and continued to located on the eastern end of * 225 take part in it until 1785, when he Galveston Bay. The purpose of the Document Signed. 2pp. 8 1/2" x 11". was appointed a member of the move there was to establish himself Culver City, California. November 21, governor’s council. He sat in the Con- in an area where there were few at- 1947. A “Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pic- tinental congress from 1785 to 1786. torneys while he learned the official tures” contract signed by Elizabeth He later became judge of probate, language, Spanish. He traveled the Taylor’s mother “Sara Sothern Tay- of the Supreme court of errors and country doing legal work and be- lor” since Elizabeth was still a fif- judge of the court of common pleas. came associated with a group of mili- teen year old minor: “Concurrently with He was one of eight state representa- tants who opposed the Law of April the execution hereof, you and Elizabeth Tay- tives that ratified both the Constitu- 6, 1830. Eventually this group became lor (hereinafter referred to as the ‘artist’) have tion of the United States in 1788, and known as the war party as tension entered into an agreement with us whereby of the convention, thirty years after- increased between the Mexican gov- we have agreed that notwithstanding that ward, that formed the state constitu- ernment and American settlers in we are not obligated to do so, we will continue tion. In 1809-’11 he was governor of Texas. Travis had many occasions to the payment of compensation to the artist Connecticut.. Document Signed oppose the commander of the Mexi- during the period from November 10, 1947 “John Treadwell.” 1808. 2 pp. will of can garrison at Anahuac, Col. John until her expiration of the current year of Abel Thomson of Farmington: “I rec- Davis Bradburn, a Kentuckian in the the term of her employment under her con- ommend my Soul to God who gave it…my service of Mexico. Bradburn en- tract with us dated December 14, 1945, body I commend to dust whence was forced the anti-immigration law, re- subject to the terms and provisions of said taken…Unto my beloved wife Sibil I fused to allow state officials to alien- agreement between you and the artist...”. give…all my household goods…half my ate land to American settlers arriving The document is in outstanding con- farming tools…” Thomson goes on to after the passage of the law, and al- dition. $300 - up bequeath his possessions to his sons legedly used materials and slaves be- & daughters with great detail. John longing to the settlers to build his Treadwell signs as witness with Mary camp. It was during this eventful time WILLIAM “BOSS” TWEED Treadwell and Patience Hotchkiss. 7 that Travis drafted the document of- * 227 ¾” x 13”. Soiling, some spots of fered here. Fine. $3,000 - up WILLIAM “BOSS” TWEED splotched foxing, fold separations, (1823-1878). Entering politics at an overall condition good. $500 - up early age, Tweed became the boss of 51 AN EARLY VANDERBILT SIGNED STEAMSHIP ACCOUNT *232 CORNELIUS “COMMODORE” VANDERBILT (1794 – 1877) Vanderbilt was a steamship and railroad promoter who founded the family fortune that exists today. He began at age sixteen as the owner- operator of a small ferryboat which ran between Staten Island and New York City. DS. 3pp. 8” x 13 ½”. Sept. BESS TRUMAN ALS 1, 1822. A very early steamboat document signed “C Van Derbilt” and “Wm Gibbons”. The Manuscript “I MANAGED TO SAVE SOME Document is headed “Cornelius Vanderbilt in account with the Steamboat Bellona” and lists the ships FOR THE PRESIDENT” expenses and revenues. The expenses are provided in strict detail, including one entry to Jacob Vanderbilt * 230 for $5.00, totaling $3,315.55 ½. The Commodore was just twenty-eight when he signed this; in a few more [FIRST LADIES] BESS years, he would leave Gibbon’s company to form his own business. The large document is in fine TRUMAN (1885-1982) First Lady, condition except for one small stain which affects all pages and split at fold. The ink is dark and the wife of Harry S. Truman, 3rd Presi- signatures are bold. A nice early historical steamboat record. $2,000 – up dent of the United States. 2 pp. Au- tograph Letter Signed on White House stationary, undated: “Dear Mr. Regan – Your lovely basket of candied fruit is beautiful and delicious! It was so very Newport, Rhode Island, and contrib- kind and thoughtful of you to send it to me uted greatly to numerous philan- erty between Albany and and saying that I am enjoying it, is express- thropic endeavors. DS. 1pp. 7 ¾” x Poughkeepsie purchased by ing ir very mildly. Thanky uo loads for you 3”. New York. Feb. 16, 1874. A “Na- Vanderbilt and Tobin from several attractive gift. — Sincerely, Bess W. tional Broadway Bank” check issued to different parties. The tracts are part Truman, Managed to save some for “The Harlem RR Co.” Cross-punch of a farm in the vicinity of Stuyvesant the President to enjoy too.” In Fine cancelled, though barely even vis- and Coxsackie Ferry, and lands in the condition. $75 - up ible, even when held to light. Fine. towns of Stuyvesant and East $200 - up Greenbush. The final section of the text explains that Vanderbilt and Tobin were paid one dollar each by the HRR and the lands were con- veyed to them to be held in trust for the use of the railroad. Signed on page 7 by Vanderbilt, Tobin and Edwin Quackenbush. After being primarily involved in shipping for years, later in his life “COMMODORE” Vanderbilt became involved in rail- CORNELIUS VANDERBILT roads. Gaining control of The CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, SIGNS AN EXQUISITE 7- Hudson River Rail Road was his sec- JR ENDORSES A CHECK PAGE DOCUMENT CON- ond project in this industry, after he AS PRESIDENT OF THE CERNING THE HUDSON took over its competitor, The New NEW YORK AND HARLEM RIVER RAILROAD York and Harlem. The transactions RAILROAD CO. * 234 documented here must have been * 231 CORNELIUS VANDERBILT part of Vanderbilt’s master plan to CORNIELIUS VANDERBILT, (1794 – 1877) American financier. control the Hudson Valley railroads JR. (1843 - 1899); Railroad executive; Built Grand Central Station in New and consolidate three inefficient Capitalist. The first son of William York City. operations into a single well-run sys- H. Vanderbilt, Cornelius succeeded CONTRACT SIGNED BY A declaration of trust between tem. Vanderbilt took control of the to the Chairmanship of the New York WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT Vanderbilt and John M. Tobin, of third line, the New York Central, in Central and Hudson River and the * 233 one part, and The Hudson River Rail 1867, by the early 1870’s he had ac- Michigan Central railroads. Upon his WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT Road Co., of the other part. Much of complished his goal. Good condi- father’s death, he came to be regarded Land Indenture of the New York the lengthy text describes the bound- tion, with considerable fold repair. as the head of the family and the Central and Hudson River Railroad. aries of several tracts of land, adja- The paper and writing are otherwise chief director of its railroad empire Boldly signed by Vanderbilt. cent to Harlem River Rail Road prop Fine. $1,500 - up . He constructed “The Breakers” in $300 – up 52 government to raise troops for the the 1st of March, 1823.” attack. He was adjutant general of the expedition that captured (1710) Port In 1820 the ship Ohio was launched Royal (now Annapolis Royal, N. S.) at the New York Navy Yard. In 1838, and became military governor (1710– Ohio sailed to join the Mediterra- 13) and civil governor (1715–17) of nean Squadron under Commodore the Port Royal. Manuscript Docu- Isaac Hull. Acting as flagship for 2 ment Signed, 1p.w/ docketing, April years, she protected commerce and 22, 1703. New York. A very early En- suppressed the slave trade off the glish language “bill of balance” con- African coast. In 1840 she returned cerning cargo aboard the sloop VOLSTEAD CUT SIGNATURE to Boston where she again went into “Mary” in New York harbor. Signed WITH SENTIMENT ordinary. From 1841 to 1846 Ohio and sealed with red wax by Samuel * 238 served as receiving ship. Hint of light Vetch, sloop’s owner, and Samuel ANDREW J. VOLSTEAD (1860– edgewear, altogether Fine. $75 - up Bounds, sloop’s master. Witnessed 1947). American legislator. Cut signa- and signed by Matthew Ling and Ja- ture with sentiment tipped on pa- son Ennott. Light soiling, else Fine per. 4 ¼” x 2 ¾”. “With best wishes STEPHEN VAN RENSSELAER condition. $750 - up cordially yours, A.J. Volstead . St. Paul * 235 Minny. ” Fine. $40 - up STEPHEN VAN RENSSELAER (1764-1839). Patroon, soldier, con- gressman. He inherited vast lands in New York and was probably the fore- most man in the state in wealth and social prominence. DS 14 ½” x 17 ½”. Partly-printed. Indenture for land in Van Rensselaer’s estate in which leases lands to Samuel Nerry foe the sum of vive pounds. The details of the lease are outlined in the printed text. Age spots and a couple of fold separations. Bold, large signature of this important early New York figure. $300 – up

BUSHROD WASHINGTON’S CORRESPONDENCE TO “GEN. LA FAYETTE” THE SHIP “OHIO” - ROB- * 237 ERT J. WALKER SIGNED BUSHROD WASHINGTON, As- DOCUMENT sociate Justice of the Supreme Court * 239 and Nephew of George Washington, ROBERT J. WALKER (1801-1869). PRESIDENT OF who Served in the Continental Army, Walker was Polk’s Secretary of the WESTINGHOUSE AIR after his Legal Career, Retired at Treasury who established the Inde- BRAKE COMPANY, GEORGE Mount Vernon. Autograph Note pendent Treasury system and drafted WESTINGHOUSE, JR. SELLS Signed in the Third Person, “Judge the 1846 Walker Tariff. DS. 1pp. 8” x STOCK OPTIONS Washington,” 1 page, 8” x 6.5”, dated 9 3/4”. Treasury Department. 16th at “Walnut Farm - June 12, 1802”, Very March, 1846. A partly-printed docu- * 240 Fine. This note reads in full: “Judge ment signed “R J Walker” addressed (1846 - 1914). Typed Document Washington presents his most re- to “C. W. Lawrence Esq., Collector of the Signed. 8” x 13”. Four pages. July 10, spectful compliments to Mons. Customs, New York”: “Application hav- 1895. For the sum of one dollar, Pichon, and requests the favor of ing been made to me by Messrs. Butterfield Westinghouse sells the option “to him to forward to Gen. La Fayette Brothers & Co. under date of the 13th inst. purchase at any time within ten the enclosed letter by the first con- to admit to entry The merchandise men- years…five thousand and ten shares veyance.” There are a few tiny scat- of the capital stock of the Automatic RARE NAVAL RELATED tioned in the enclosed invoice, and imported tered flyspecks and small 1” x 1.5” Air & Steam Coupler Company.” DOCUMENT SIGNED BY from Liverpool in the Ship ‘Ohio’; paper loss, just partially touching two Westinghouse signs as president of COLONIAL GOVERNOR and you having certified your opinion that letters, likely from when the sealed the Westinghouse Air Brake Com- SAMUEL VETCH no fraud was intended in the invoice, and letter was opened, has been profes- pany. Couple of staple holes. Very * 236 there not appearing any just ground to sus- sionally replaced and archivally Fine. $850 - up SAMUEL VETCH (1668 – 1732) pect that a fraud upon the revenue was in- tipped to a larger sheet. A remark- British soldier and colonial adminis- tended, you are authorized and directed to able, and historic note of convey- trator. He was born in Scotland and admit the said merchandise to entry, in the ance between George Washington’s eventually settled in Albany, N.Y., In same manner as if the invoice had been duly nephew to his beloved General 1699, he became a trader with the certified and authenticated, upon compliance Lafayette, whom was loved by Wash- Native Americans. Author of a plan with the provisions of the tenth section of ington like his son! $750 - up to capture French Canada, he was the supplementary Act to regulate the collec- empowered (1709) by the British tion of duties on imports and tonnage, passed

53 CHECK SIGNED BY JEREMIAH WADSWORTH

* 241 JEREMIAH WADSWORTH. Army officer; Member of the U.S. House of Representatives; Business executive. A successful merchant, Wadsworth was appointed to a num- ber of commissary-general posts be- ginning in 1775. He served as the commissary-general of the Continen- tal Army, 1778-79. Document signed. 1 page. New York, August 23, 1793. 6 1/2" x 3". Partly-printed bank check DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SIGNER drawn on U.S.B., Office of Discount and Deposit payable to A. B. (possi- GEORGE WYTHE IN 1799 bly Aaron Burr) in the amount of * 243 OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. $56.50. Accomplished in his hand GEORGE WYTHE (1726 – 1806) Wythe was one of the first to * 245 and signed by Wadsworth as maker. advocate colonial independence. A member of a committee that OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. (1760- Usual bank cut cancellation not af- protested the Stamp Act, he was a delegate to the Continental Con- 1833) Secretary of the Treasury un- fecting Wadsworth’s signature. A nice gress and was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence der Washington and Adams; Gover- example of this underrated revolu- Scarce Manuscript legal document signed by John S. Woodcock, nor of Connecticut. . LS. 4pp. 7¾” x tionary war figure. Extremely Fine. three full pages in the hand of John S. Woodcock, in part: “Humbly 9 3/4”. Treasury Department. No- $450 - up complaining showeth unto your honor your orator Samuel Kerchivel of Frederick vember 11, 1798. A letter signed “Oliv County…in 1793… a certain Christopher Robinson, John Rumney and Wil- Wolcott Jr. ” as Connecticut Gover- liam Hodgson merchants and partners under the name and firm of Robinson nor to William Webb Esquire of Saunderson and company instituted a suit in the…District Court…against Maine:“I have to request that you will re- John Kerchival, the brother of your orator… a writ…was issued against the tain in your hands a sufficient sum of the estate of the said John Kerchival and your orator…and an Execution is now monies arising from the duties of Imports again issued and your orator will be compelled to pay the same to the great injury and Tonnage for the purpose of discharge and ruin of your orator without the interposition of your honor…”. Docketed the allowances to fishing vessels which will st on the verso “An injunction is awarded on the usual terms, 11 of May, 1799, become due in your district on the 31 of the G. Wythe”, by the first professor of law in an American college and ensuing month …” His large, flourish- instructor to Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Marshal and ing signature with paraph is on page Henry Clay, 3 full pages, 8" x 13", Frederick County [Maryland]. two. Below is written “Form of the draft, District of Collectors Office… Ben- $3,000 - up jamin Lincoln, Esq. Coll of Boston”” The

FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT ON“AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE…ENUMERATION OF SLAVES” * 244 OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. (1760-1833) Secretary of the Treasury under Washington and Adams; Governor of Connecticut. Treasury Department. Trenton, November 6, 1798. To Samuel C. Morris, Es- CONTINENTAL quire. Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of Direct Taxes, Read- PAYMASTER GENERAL ing Pennsylvania. 7 ‘Ii” x 9". “Agreeably to the wishes of the Board of “J WARREN” Commissioners as expressed in their resolution of the 26th ultimo I now transmit * 242 herewith twelve copies of the Act entitled “An act to provide for the valua- JAMES WARREN, Paymaster Gen- tion of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves eral of the Continental Army. Signed within the United States, which are all that I can spare...” Retained Title Page from “The Modern Part copy with a secretarial signature of Wolcott. “A Federal act dated 14 of A Universal History”, “J Warren”, July 1798 ( 1 Stat. 597) imposed the first direct tax of the United in brown ink, James Warren’s Library, States Government on its citizens. A previous, related act dated 9 8” x 5”, Very Fine. Attractive page July 1798 (1 Stat. 580) provided for the evaluation of Lands and with a lovely vignette. The page is dwelling houses and the enumeration of slaves. The resulting lists toned with a few edge chips. War- contained the names of those throughout the country who owned ren also served as president of the real property or slaves together with a variety of additional detail. The assessments were made “with Provincial Congress of Massachu- reference to” 1 October 1798 by the Commissioners, under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury. setts. $250 - up The states were divided into divisions and the divisions into assessment districts.” (NY Genweb project). A fine, early American slavery related item. In excellent condition. $300 - up

54 letter shows considerable damp stain- and other Cod fisheries with, or ing at folds and some condition with without further advice.” 7 ¾” x 9 a light moldy splotch in on the last ¾”. A few small mounting traces to blank page and small loss of paper. edge, mostly Fine $250 - up All in all, still Good. $250 – up

JOHN WANAMAKER RE- SPONDS TO THE DELINEATOR * 248 JOHN WANAMAKER (1838-1922). Merchant; Philanthropist. Wanamaker MAYOR WOOD OF NY TO was a successful Philadelphia mer- FRANKLIN PIERCE: chant who pioneered the develop- “I AM QUITE SURE THAT POLITICAL ment of department stores. For many CONSIDERATION CAN HAVE NO FAMED ENGRAVER NEZIAH years John Wanamaker & Company INFLUENCE… WRIGHT SIGNS A STATE OF CONNECTICUT was one of the largest department (BUT) HIS EXTENSIVE INFLUENTIAL DOCUMENT PAYNOTE ISSUED TO stores in the U.S. 1 p. Typed Letter FAMILY CONNECTIONS ARE OF OUR OWN * 252 WILLIAM SAMUEL Signed dated 1905 by the famous POLITICAL FAITH – NEZIAH WRIGHT (c1805 - c1873) JOHNSON AND SIGNED BY merchant and Postmaster General on HE IS A DEMOCRAT OF UNWAVERING Wright was a well-known engraver OLIVER WOLCOTT JR. his “Private Office” letterhead to the STOMP…” and a partner of the famous engrav- * 246 editor of the Delineator Magazine, * 250 ing and printing firm of Rawdon, 1788, Connecticut. Paynote for ten Mr. Charles Dwyer, thanking him for FERNANDO WOOD (1812-1881). Wright and Hatch, known for their pounds issued to but Not Signed by his letter and commenting on an ar- Congressman, Mayor of New York high quality work on stocks, bonds William Samuel Johnson. WILLIAM ticle the editor requested for the “dif- City. Autograph Letter Signed and banknotes. S. JOHNSON (1727-1819). A Delegate ferent conditions under which work is done “Fernando Wood.” 1 page, New Document Signed. 1pp. 8" x 10". New and a Senator from Connecticut today compared with years ago…” Signed York, 1853. Mayor Wood writes to York. April 19, 1845. A partly printed Signer of the Constitution. Stamp boldly “John Wanamaker.” 5½” x 8¾”, Franklin Pierce ,“His Excellency” document signed “Neziah Wright, cancelled. Cancellation hole at cen- blue paper, two tiny notch marks on with some insightful political con- Engraver”. The document states in ter. Very fine. $125 - up top of page, o/w Very Fine. tent into the political appointment part: “We Certify, that we have this day $125 - up process: placed respective seals upon One package of Bank Notes for Mechanics Banking Asso- “…I beg to recommend to your favorable ciation. and that the said package so sealed consideration the application of Wm. H. has been counted by us, and contains...200 AMASA WALKER ALS Allmand, Eng. To be appointed one of the imprs. of 5.5.5.5.”. The piece is in ex- * 249 Pursers of the United States tremely fine condition overall. AMASA WALKER (1799-1875) busi- Navy…Though I am quite sure that Wright’s signature is quite rare. nessman, economist, and U.S. repre- political consideration can have no $100 - up sentative. He was the father of Francis influence with your excellency in Amasa Walker. Walker helped found that appointment, yet I am happy to Oberlin College and lectured there add…his extensive influential fam- (and at other colleges) on political ily connections are of our own po- economy for many years. During the litical faith – He is a democrat of panic of 1857 he had an opportunity unwavering stomp….” Includes a to put his monetary theories to the 19th century steel plate engraving of test and his experiment saved many Wood. Light age wear, mostly Fine. Boston banks. Walker was elected as $125 - up a Republican to Congress to fill a OLIVER WOLCOTT SIGNED vacancy in 1862 and 1863. In 1866 he TREASURY CIRCULAR published his widely read work “The * 247 Science of Wealth: A Manual of Po- OLIVER WOLCOTT, Jr. (1760- litical Economy.” Throughout his life 1833). Autograph Letter Signed. No- he devoted himself to temperance, vember 7th 1799, Treasury Depart- world peace, and abolition. Auto- ment. 1½ page. To William Webb, graph Letter Signed from North Collector of Bath. A Treasury circu- Brookfield, 1845. Addressed to Wil- GENERAL JOSEPH WILLIAMS WHERE ARE MY lar setting up payment for imports; liam Hyde regarding a lecture be- * 251 CONSTITUTIONS? “I have to request that you will retain fore the Lyceum. Integral address JOSEPH WILLIAMS. Brigadier- * 253 in your hands a sufficient sum of leaf with red postal stamp. On the General of the Third Brigade, Con- JAMES WHITCOMB (1795 - 1852) the monies arising from the duties seal is a tiny 1” x ¾” green printed necticut Militia. He was a friend and Senator from Indiana; appointed by of Imports and Tonnage for the pur- stamp that reads “do good to them correspondent of George Washing- President Andrew Jackson as Com- pose of discharging the allowances that despitefully use you” Says the ton; Putnam, and Gov. Trumbul as missioner of the General Land Of- to Fishing Vessels which will become Saviour. “Trample them in the dust” well as a member of the original fice 1836-1841. due in your District on the 31st of cries the Warrior. War is contrary to purchasers of the site where Cleve- Autograph Letter Signed. Indianapo- the ensuing Month…” Inside it reads the Spirit of the Gospel.” Fine. land stands. Document Signed. 1 page. lis. June 5, 1851. 1 pp. 7 ¾ x 9”. Ad- further in “The Form of the Draft” $100 - up 7” x 2 ¾”. 1791, Norwich. Military dressed to R.P. Anderson: “I wish for the District of Collectors Office order for twine. Signed by Williams you would inquire of Mr. Peters, as allowances for those “employed in dark bold ink. Fine. $125 - up to my “Constitutions.” Some of them during the last season in the Bank, may have been taken to Mr. Bright’s 55 room, though I distinctly recollect seeing a large pile of books folded, and I think they were constitutions in the Pub. Lands Comm. Room of ROBERT YATES the Senate where many of the other * 254 documents were kept. They were ROBERT YATES. ADS 1pp. 7 1/4" x 4". not in the small alcove in the S.W. Rensslaerwyck Manor. February 2, 1776. ADS. Yates corner but on the outside of it…I summoned John Smith “to appear before me on am certain I requested that they Saturday the eleventh day of February... to answer should be kept for me at the Henry Chambers in an action of trespass on the capital…If found, let them remain case to his damage thirty two shillings...:.” Fine. in the capital…J.A. Whitcomb.” $150 – up $100 - up

“. . . IF THE WAR CONTINUES, IT WILL BE ABOUT 8,000 DOLLARS A YEAR TO MY ADVANTAGE BUT STILL DON’T YOU SAY THAT I AM A FRIEND TO THE WAR FOR I FEAR IT WILL BE THE RUIN OF OUR COUNTRY …”

* 255 WILLIAM WHITTEKER (1775 – 1853) A carpenter who set out for Boston in 1795 to find success in the fur trade and salt industry. Later settled in Chaleston West Virginia.

Significant 14 piece archive of correspondence by William Whiteker 1797 to 1819 to his friend back home in Boston, Eliakim Richards during a time when French and US relations were strained. Whitteker talks about the fur trade, “I can get beaver skins here from one dollar to three . . .” and the War of 1812’s impact on his business. The Archive also touches upon the Spanish Inquisition as some letters are dated from Puebla New Spain when Whitteker’s friend speaks of being baptized into the Presbyterian Church. More than 20 years of correspondence. In part: “Philadelphia April 1st, 1797 (to Eliakim Richards from William Whitteker) . . . I am sorry to trouble you again with another letter but the necessaty [sic] I am in obliges me to write I am going to India I expect the fifteenth of this month in the ship called the New Jersey and I want you should send me any of that money as you can conveniently . . .” Memorandum: Whitteker says that he is going to make a voyage on a “new and beautiful ship New Jersey . . .” where he signed aboard as a Carpenter’s mate. Whitteker makes reference to this voyage in the following letter: “Philadelphia April 5th, 1800 (to Eliakim Richards from William Whitteker) Dear friend, I take up my pen once more to transmit to you a few lines to inform you of my safe arrival here . . . a fit of sickness, that lasted me . . . weeks and I have been in good health since …” “Feb. 22, 1803 (to Richards from William) We have had the hardest winter ever known in this country and the Ohio River has been glated . . . I have collected eight hundred bearskins besides dear otters . . . and I shall start at 3 or 4 days at my rate let the water be high….” Memorandum: Knowing a trade for bear skins. Whitteker often talked about his search for bear skins in his memorandum. He often told Eliakim about his successes in collecting the skins. “River State of Ohio Dec. 11/14th, 1803 (to Richards from William) By this I inform you that I arrived home… I’m in good health after a long and . . . route . . .. My reasons for not going to Detroit are these. When I arrived at Fort Erie I found by good information that Detroit Markets was overstocked in my absence and Merchants were selling at reduced prices. I therefore attend my route and I have come down the French . . . and the Allegheny River 300 miles and down the Ohio, 400 miles . . . This is a King of a Place to Detroit for collecting furs. I can get beaver skins here from one dollar to three. Most any quantity if I had another hand with me and all other kinds of fur. I have nothing more to write . . .” “August 8th, 1805 (Henry Richards to Elekiam Richards) Apologizing for not being able to come home . . . I made my escape from an English man at war about 60 leagues from Vienna to the Eastward . . . traveled all the way without a shirt on and without eating or drinking on the burning sands of this climate four of {men} my attempted to swim on shore two of them drowned and the other died four days after we arrived to … I often wrote to you from on board a man of war but never received any answers . . . Henny Richards” “Puebla - March 17th - 1808 New Spain (Henry Richards to Elekiam Richards) Dear brother, the happy our [sic] is come unexpected.… I have seen you and I swam on shore from an English finegate. In the Buy of Mexico and I was three days before I see any human being more than my companion who swam ashore with me and we were naked for at least two miles before there . . . runaway . . . for us to make our escape and . . . found that runaway before us died of fatigue … although they had their clothes so you may think that I and my companion could not be in a comfortable situation being entirely naked in the high latitude in mountains of sand without water but got be blessed I am still in the land of the living…”

It was during this year that Henry Richards was baptized into the Presbyterian church by a young missionary named Dr. Henry Ruffner and the two men became very good friends. “Puebla New Spain July 9th, 1809…Dear brothers and sisters, I write to inform you of my welfare … I confess I have committed some errors in not given you directions in Spanish for direction you letter in English they never will come to me and now I the give the direction . . . Jose Del prado I convento de santo Domingo and then if you take the trouble to go to the Spanish counsul [sic] he will direct your letter with these correctors and also send it in a package to Havannah. And I shall receive your letters in looking over my letter I receive that I have written rashly . . . But you would be so good as to forgive me when you consider the misfortunes that has befell me since I left Newbury. ….” “Puebla Dec. 1809 (Henry Richards to Elekiam Richards) … God nows [sic] when the times are very bad at present here and business is dull. I hope to leave this country soon but it will need with a great deal of trouble for there are very superstitious people and greator [sic] rogues then fools I have had many troubles to live in their country …” Much more. An extremely interesting lot. 14 pieces total. $2,000 - up

56 WESTERN AUTHOR * 256 WARREN FERDE WILCOX: Western Author. Typed Letter. Montrose Colorado, Oct 11, 1912. 8 1/2 X 11"; 2 pp. On his personal letterhead which is embellished in print with his writings in columns on either side. He writes his father a detailed letter about life in Colorado, the difficulty of growing and selling spuds; feeding green alfalfa to cows makes them bloat; “...our Bible class teacher a nice old fellow who is leaving for California he thinks California is the finest place on earth and I believe so too; if I ever change again it will be for California; I hate winter worse every year; I don’t like it especially when one has to live in such a shack where he just about freezes to death all the time. “The mountain rats are awful thick. I shot two and killed one with a stick then got a trap and caught one and this morning had a rabbit in it. The cotton tails are awful thick just dozens of them all around. Our Belgian hares are multiplying awfully we must have 25 or 30 more than we can eat.” Wilcox wrote “Last of the Famous Six hundred Dead,” 1908. Print is light, but packed with a great many details. With original envelope. VG. $300 - up

the New York Board of Trade with the words, “As a poison in the blood Signed, each one page. The archive permeates arteries, veins, nerves, dates from 1788 to 1792 Includes: A brain and heart, and speedily brings partially printed document Signed: paralysis or death, so does a debased “Geo. Yonge” acknowledging receipt or fluctuating currency permeate all of “620 Pounds in full for Three Months arteries of trade, paralyze all kinds Allowance as Secretary at War from of business and brings disaster to all Michaelmas day 1788 to Christmas day classes of people.” Seconds later he following”. suffered a heart attack and died. Autograph Letter Signed signed: “Geo: Yonge” dated Sept. 4, 1788 re- 14” x 10”; with the exception of usual questing the Paymaster General “is- SECRETARY OF THE fold marks, in mint condition. Upon sue to Edward Moore Esquire TREASURY WILLIAM Windom’s death in 1891, the two- Deputy Paymaster of Widows Pen- WINDOM dollar silver certificate was rede- sions the Sum of Three thousand SIGNS A MINT DOCUMENT signed with his portrait. A remark- Pounds . . .” ALS signed: “Geo: Yonge” JUST DAYS BEFORE HIS ably crisp Treasury document from dated Nov. 10, 1790 asking the Pay- STUNNING HEART ATTACK a remarkable man. $200 - up master General “out of the Monies ad- * 257 vanced to you on account of Bounty and WILLIAM WINDOM (1827-1891). Subsistence for the Independent Companies Garfield’s & Harrison’s Secretary of to be forthwith raised you do issue to the the Treasury. Windom proposed a respective Agents the Sums specified in the plan for purchases of domestic sil- list hereunto annexed….” Manuscript list ver in the open market, and the issu- of six lieutenants, each to be paid ance of certificates redeemable in one hundred pounds, is present. silver. This was enacted as the An ALS signed: “Geo: Yonge” dated Sherman Silver Act of 1890, which May 8, 1790 asking the Paymaster also provided for the coinage of sil- General to “issue to Edward Moore ver dollar coins. The death, as the Esquire the Sum of 3,300 Pounds on life, of Secretary Windom was dra- account of Widows Pensions . . .” matic. On January 29, 1891, deliver- Other items include a partially ing the last words of a patriotic ad- printed document signed: “W dress before the New York Board of Brummell” dated Aug. 3, 1792 ac- Trade in New York City, he sank to knowledging receipt of “Fourteen the floor and was dead before any- Pounds five shillings in full for Six Months body could reach his side. Net Allowance for Fire and Candle, to the EDWARD SAMUEL LACEY Garrison of Chester….” An unsigned (1835-1916) US Congressman from document which reads, “General Michigan; commissioned by Presi- Account for Levy Money Pay &c of dent Harrison to be Comptroller of Cat. T.J. Hardyman Independent Com- the Currency. pany raised in pursuance of The Rt. Hble. the Secretary at wars letter of Document signed by the fiery Sec- BRITISH MILITARY 7 PIECE 13th Octo 1790 & finally inspected retary of the Treasury “William ARCHIVE INCLUDING FOUR the 14th Decem following.” Total of Windom.” Treasury Department Of- DOCUMENTS SIGNED BY 548 pounds 17 shillings 6 pence. A fice of the Comptroller appointment SIR GEORGE YONGE AS document signed: “Andrew Lawrie of Samuel McD. Tate as examiner of BRITISH SECRETARY AT Agent” dated June 4, 1791 relating to the affairs of the National Banking WAR the “General Account of Captain Associations. Dated January 2, 1891, * 258 Donald Macdonalds Independent just a few weeks before his stunning GEORGE YONGE (1731-1812) was Company” totaling 634 pounds 7 shil- death. Signed also by Comptroller British Secretary at War from 1782- lings 7 pence. In Fine condition. E.S. Lacey. In 1891 Windom addressed 1794. Interesting collection of four $500 - up Manuscript Documents (three signed) and three Manuscript Letters 57