The Donald Carmichael Presidential Collection

JOHN ADAMS Privateer’s Commission for the Ship Camilla,WHICH RESCUED A PORTUGUESE VESSEL FROM TWO FRENCH WARSHIPS DURING THE QUASI-WAR

1) JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826) 2nd President of the United States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “John Adams.” One page, 12” x 15 1/2”. Philadelphia. September 3, 1798. Countersigned as Secretary of State by TIMOTHY PICKERING. Paper wafer seal of state intact and bright. Adams commissions “the private armed ship called the Camilla of the burthen of One hundred sixty three tons, or thereabouts, owned by Eben Parsons & Graham Parsons of Boston State of Massachusetts Merchants mounting eight car- riage guns, and navigated by Thirty men; hereby licensing and authorizing Thomas Seward Jun. captain, and Walden Kenison 1st & Martin Hanson 2nd Lieutenants … “The commission authorizes the seizure of “French vessels which shall be found within the jurisdictional limits of the United States, or elsewhere on the high seas; and such captured vessel with her apparel, guns and appurtenances, and the goods of effects which shall be found on board the same, together with all French persons and others, who shall be found acting on board, to bring within some port of the United States, which may have been captured by any French armed vessel; in order that proceedings may be had concerning such capture or re-capture in due form of law, and as to right and justice shall appertain.”

Framed with an image of Adams and a brief historical overview of a battle between the Camilla and two French warships. The printed document reads, in part:

“ … In the Massachusetts Mercury, Boston, Decem- ber 28, 1798 it was reported: A letter has been received from Capt. Seward, of the armed ship Camillus of this port, (Boston) belonging to Mr. Eben Parsons, informing that on his outward passage he was attacked by two French privateers, which after an action he beat off and rescued from them a Portuguese vessel, which they had taken. His men stood to their guns with perfect resolution, and exercised them in the most active manner. This is another proof of the expediency of arming. Several Benefits result from the issue of this engagement, which all honest Americans mustexult in. A Valuable ship, cargo and a number of brave fellows are presented to their Country- and Piracy disappointed of its prey.”

Built in 1794 in Amesbury, MA, and commissioned as a private armed vessel in 1798, the Camilla and her crew distinguished themselves during America’s Quasi-War with France. While sailing off Lisbon Rock in 1799, the Camilla was attacked by two French privateer vessels who were assaulting a Portuguese prize brig. The outgunned Americans success- fully drove the two French vessels off and returned the distressed Portuguese ship to its master. Subsequently, in the summer of 1799, the Camilla was able to recapture the American schooner Little John from the French off the River Elbe.

A perfect display piece concerning the first international conflict of the fledgling American nation, the Quasi-War with France. $7,500 - up

1 JEFFERSON SIGNED APPOINTMENT FOR JACOB KINGSBURY, ONE OF THE PRINCIPal BUILDERS OF THE FIRST MILITARY INSTALLATION IN THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY

“George Washington. First President of the United States” hand-colored Currier lithograph

2) “George Washington. First President of the United States” hand-colored lithograph. New York. N. Currier 2 Spruce St. Cor. Nassau N.Y. Framed to an overall size of 18” x 22 1/2”. Very Fine. $500 - up

4) THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and one of the most influential of the Founding Fathers. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Th. Jefferson,” as President. One page, 14 1/2” x 17 3/4”. Washington City. Feb- ruary 23, 1808. Framed with a silhouette portrait of Jefferson and a ¾ bust pose image of Jefferson. Framed to 28” x 23 1/2” overall. Jefferson appoints Jacob Kingsbury a Colonel in the army.

JACOB KINGSBURY (1756-1837) U.S. soldier. In 1775, Jacob Kingsbury enlisted as a private in the Continental Army, where he served in General Anthony Wayne’s Indian Campaigns, achieving the rank of lieutenant of infantry in 1789. Subsequent- ly, Lieutenant Colonel Kingsbury was given command of Fort Wilkinson, Georgia, “Washington’s Reception and went on to serve as one of the principal builders of the fort at Bellefontaine, by the Ladies, on Passing the first U.S. military installation in the Louisiana Territory. The fort served as head- the Bridge at Trenton, NJ” quarters of the Department of Louisiana and was also the regional Army head- hand-colored quarters during the War of 1812. Kingsbury eventually reached the rank of colo- Currier PRINT nel inspector-general before retiring to his home in Franklin, Connecticut, in 1815.

“Washington’s Reception by the Ladies, 3) Paper wafer seal intact at upper left. Fine vignette of military weapons and on Passing the Bridge at Trenton, N.J., April, flags at bottom edge and vignette of eagle at upper edge. A truly uniqueas- 1789. On His Way to be Inaugurated First sociation of the architect of the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States” New York. and a central figure in that region’s first military installation. $6,000 -up N. Currier, 2 Spruce Street. Hand-colored.

1845. Framed to and overall size of 12 1/2” x 16 1/2”. Some toning. Else Fine. $500 - up

2 Act of the Second Congress Signed by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State

5) THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States. Printed Document Signed, “Thom- as Jefferson,” as Secretary of State. One page, 9 1/4” x 15”. Philadelphia. April, 12, 1792. The document reads:

“SECOND CONGRESS of THE UNITED STATES, At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the twenty-fourth of Octo- ber, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. An Act supplementary to the act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Expenses of beacons, &c. to be borne till July 1793. That all expenses which shall accrue from the first day of July next, inclusively, for the necessary support, maintenance, and repairs of all lighthouses, beacons, buoys, the stakeage of channels, on the sea-coast, and public piers, shall continue to be defrayed by the United States, until the first day of July, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety- three, notwithstanding such lighthouses, beacons, or public piers, with the lands and tenements thereunto belonging, and the jurisdiction of the same, shall not in the mean time be ceded to, or vested in the Unit- ed States, by the state or states respectively, in which the same may be, and that the said time be further allowed, to the states respectively to make such cession. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, Floating beacons to be placed at Charleston harbor and Chesapeake bay. That the secretary of the treasury be authorized to cause to be provided, erected, and placed, a floating beacon, and as many buoys, as may benec- essary for the security of navigation, at and near the entrance of the harbor of Charleston, in the state of South Carolina. And also to have affixed three floating beacons in the bay of Chesapeake; one at the north end of Willoughby’s Spit,another at the tail of the Horse Shoe; and the third on the shoalest place of the middle ground. Approved, April 12, 1792.”

Mounted to the right of an attractive 6 1/4” x 10” portrait engraving of Jefferson. Framed to an overall size of 28 3/4” x 26 1/2”.

The three beacons mentioned above were constructed around the same time that the first lighthouse, located on Cape Hen- ry, was commissioned by the U.S. Government. It is interesting to note that these three beacons, all of which were located in the lower portion of the Chesapeake Bay, largely failed to ensure the safety of vessels. Bandits very quickly recognized an opportunity, and began to relocate these beacons in order to profit off the ensuing shipwrecks. Very Fine. $6,000 - up

Four Thomas Jefferson Prints

6) THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States. Set of Four framed Jefferson Images. All of the images are full color, with each image depicting Jefferson at a different stage of his life. Each framed separately to an overall size of 9 5/8” x 11 1/4.” $150 - up

3 James Madison Signed Ship’s Pass FOR JOHN JACOB ASTOR’S “ENTERPRISE” WHICH CONDUCTED BUSINESS WITH THE RUSSIAN-AMERICAN FUR TRADE IN ALASKA

“Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States.” hand-colored print by Currier

7) “Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States” New York. N. Currier, 2 Spruce St., NY. 11 ¾” x 9 ¼”. Framed to an overall size of 12 1/4” x 16 1/2” $500 - up 9) JAMES MADISON (1751-1836) 4th President of the United States. Printed Document Signed, “James Madison.” COUNTERSIGNED, “R. Smith,” by Sec- retary of State ROBERT SMITH (1757-1842). One page, 10 1/2” x 15”. Wash- ington. November 15, 1809. Vignettes of a schooner and lighthouse at top. Scal- loped top edge. Some soiling and wrinkling. Paper wafer seal fully intact and bright.

“By the President of the United States of American SUFFER the Ship En- terprise of New York John Ebbets master or commander of the burthen of two hundred ninety one 3/95 tons or thereabouts mounted with fourteen guns navigated with twenty eight men TO PASS with her Company Passen- gers Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance seizure or molestation...”

Banking on a yet unsigned contract with the Russian government, John Jacob Astor purchased the Enterprise in September 1809, and hired John Ebbets, a Bostonian and veteran sea-otter trader, to captain her in order to capitalize on the highly lucrative Russian-American fur trade. Meeting with Russian Consul-General, Andrew Daschk- Limited edition Jefferson ov, the first accredited Russian diplomatic appointment to America, Astor struck a Print Based on an 1804 en- deal that made him the sole legal supplier of goods to the Russian-American colonies graving accomplished by in Alaska. In possession of a legal American ship’s pass, Astor’s Enterprise set sail from Fevret de Saint-Memin New York. While ostensibly trading with Canada, the Enterprise made way to Russian- America without either the consent or knowledge of the American government. In trade for much needed supplies, the Russian colonists, with the consent of the colo- 8) THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826) nial governor and Consul-General Daschkov, traded for highly valuable furs. Unload- 3rd President of the United States. Small ing the highly valuable furs in Canton, China, once again without the knowledge or oval print of Jefferson struck from an 1804 consent of the U.S. government, the ship then returned to Russian-America where engraving accomplished by Fevret de Saint- it acquired additional pelts. This route proved exceptionally lucrative for Astor, who Memin. Originally accomplished from life, dispatched a second ship, aptly named the Beaver, to Canton to meet with the nterprise. this particular edition of the Saint-Memin There, the Beaver was loaded with Asian goods traded for the Enterprise’s cargo of furs Jefferson engraving was struck in a limited before she returned to New York. This complex scheme remained in effect, with the edition of 2500 by the Everett Waddey Enterprise returning to U.S. ports at intervals, until 1813, at which time Astor’s prized Company of Richmond, Va., for the Thom- Enterprise, flying under a Russian flag with the agreement of Dashkov in order to pass as Jefferson Memorial Foundation. Image English blockades, was unloaded and held by the Royal Navy after she departed New measure 2 5/8” x 3.” Framed to 9 ½” x 10 York. $1,500 - up ¾” overall. $500 - up

4 PrEsidential Pardon Signed by James Monroe and John Q. Adams as Secretary of State

10) JAMES MONROE (1758-1831) 5th President of the United States. Manuscript Document Signed, “James Monroe,” as Presi- dent. One page, 10” x 16 ½”. Washington. January 8, 1818. COUNTERSIGNED by Secretary of State JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. Framed with a printed image of Monroe at his desk and a small slip noting Monroe’s tenure as President to 31 ½” x 26 ¾”. Paper wafer seal intact. Some separation at folds. The document reads, in part:

“… Whereas, at a Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, begun and held in and for the county of Washington, in said Dis- trict, in June one thousand eight hundred and seventeen, a certain Nathan Dark was convicted of the crime of theft, and incurred thereby fine and imprisonment; and it has been reported tome that the said Nathan Dark is wholly unable to pay the said fine, and that his case is at present entitled to favorable consideration: Now, therefore, I, James Monroe, President of the United States, moved as well by the premises as by divers other good causes, have pardoned, and do hereby pardon, the said Nathan Dark … fully and entirely exonerating and discharging him from the payment of the same, or any part thereof … James Monroe.” $3,000 - up

John QUINCY Adams Signed Ships Pass FOR THE SERAPH, PART OF THE SOUTH SEA FUR COMPANY AND EXPLORING EXPEDITION

11) JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848) 6th President of the United States. Partially Printed Ships Pass Signed, “John Quincy Adams.” One page, 11” x 15”. Scalloped top edge with vignettes of a lighthouse and ocean-going vessel. Framed with a silhouette print of Adams to 18 3/4” x 42”. Washington. August 31, 1827. Countersigned by HENRY CLAY as Secretary of State. Paper wafer seal intact. The document reads, in part: “ .. Suffer the Brig Seraph of Stonington B. Pendleton master or commander of the burthen of One Hundred Twenty four 26/95 tons … To Pass with her Company of Passengers Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance seizure or molestation … Given under my Hand and the Seal of the United States of America … John Quincy Adams By the President H. Clay Secretary of State.”

A precursor to the Wilkes’ Expedition, The South Sea Fur Company and Exploring Expedition of 1829-31 was both a commercial enterprise and a scientific voyage to learn more about Antarctica. While neither of these goals was fully realized, the expedition marked an important, early step intheexplora- tion of the region. Originally The South Sea Fur Company and Exploring Expedition was proposed as a U.S. government-funded voyage (it would have been the first federally sponsored scientific expedition in American history) with the intention of testing the hollow-earth theories of JohnCleves Symmes. After the election of Andrew Jackson, public funding for the voyage quickly dried up, and the expedition shrank in both scale and focus.

Relying exclusively on funds from commercial interests in Stonington, Connecticut, the voyage’s scientific goals were now a secondary concern: seal hides and oil were now its primary concern. The three vessel expedition, consisting of the Annawan, Penquin, and the Seraph, the latter still under the command of Benjamin Pendleton, set sail in October of 1829. Despite its largely commercial goals, scientific aims were not wholly abandoned: theex- pedition brought with it Dr. James Eights, a trained naturalist. As the New York Enquirer noted prior to the expedition’s departure: “stores of sci- ence will be increased by the products of far-distant islands, as yet unknown to civilized man, and curiosity may, perchance, be gratified by something new.”

Despite early commercial success, bad weather assailed the expedition. Storm followed storm, and the ships and their crews were heavily battered. The vessels’ captains chose to head north and to Chile, where they hoped to recruit more sailors and replenish their dwindling supplies. The crew, healthy again after a time in Chile, rebelled against launching again. With their numbers low due to desertion, the expedition was forced to abandon its goal and return to its home port of Stonington. Despite this failure, Dr. Eights still managed to make ground-breaking observations during the truncated voyage, including the discovery and cataloging of three new invertebrate species of crustacea and the description of the first plant fos- sils. While his work was little known to his contemporaries, it is now viewed as the first successful scientific examination of Antarctica. Upon their return from the voyage, Captain Pendleton succinctly noted the conflicting goals of the expedition, profit and scientific discovery: “an exploring expedition, under private means, never can produce any great or important nationalbene- fits, the same must be under the authority from the government, and the officers and men under regular pay and discipline, as in thenavy.” The ambition expressed in Pendleton’s statement was finally realized in August of 1838, when the U.S. Exploring Expedition, under the command of Lt. Charles Wilkes, set out on a four year voyage in the southern seas and the Pacific Ocean. (PHOTO NEXT PAGE) $2,000 - up

5 . Hand colored Early Cur- rier Print - Memorial to President William Henry Harrison

13) WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON (1773-1841) 9th President of the United General Andrew Jackson States and the first U.S. Presidents to die in hand-colored memorial office. Early Currier print: “Death of Har- print by Currier rison, April 4 A.D. 1841.” 11 1/8” x 15” framed to 18 1/2” x 14 1/2” overall. New York: N. Currier, 1841. An early Currier “General Andrew Jackson: the 12) print, showing the death of Harrison and hero, the sage and the patriot” hand- recording his last words, at lower edge: “I colored memorial lithograph. New York. wish you to understand the true principles N. Currier, 152 Nassau Cor. Spruce St. of the Government. I wish them carried N.Y.” 1845. Framed to an overall size out. I ask nothing more.” Some very light of 17 ¾” x 22 ½”. Very Fine. $400 - up toning. Overall Very Fine. $400 - up

Lot #11

Andrew Jackson Signed RECOGNITION OF THE VICE CONSUL OF URUGUAY

14) ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845) 7th President of the Unit- ed States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Andrew Jackson,” as President. One page, 14 ½” x 12 ½.” Washington. December 23, 1836. COUNTERSIGNED by Secretary of State JOHN FORSYTH. Framed with a black and white image of Thomas Sully’s painting of Jackson, a full body profile silhouette of Jackson, and a slip noting his tenure as President to 38” x 33” overall. The document reads, in part:

“ … Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to me that Carlos Dudley Head had been appointed Vice Consul of the Oriental Re- public of Uruguay for the Port of New Orleans, I do hereby rec- ognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, powers and privileges as are allowed to the Vice Consul of the most favored Nations of the United States … Andrew Jackson.”

Paper wafer seal intact and crisp. Usual folds. $2,500 - up

6 Van Buren Signed Appointment FOR DAVID H. VINTON an artillerYman

15) MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States. Van Buren is only one of two people to serve as Secretary of State, Vice President, and President (the other being Thomas Jefferson). Partially Printed Document Signed, “M Van Buren,” as President. One page, 13 ½” x 14 ¼”. Washing- ton. July 10, 1838. COUNTERSIGNED by Secretary of War JOEL R. POINSETT. Vignette of an eagle at upper center and vignette of military armaments and flags at lower edge. Framed with an image of Van Buren and a slip noting his tenure as President to an overall size of 35” x 27”. Van Buren appoints David H. Vinton an Assistant Quartermaster with the rank of Captain in the service of the United States …

DAVID H. VINTON (1803-1873) Career U.S. Army officer. Vinton graduated from West Point in 1822, receiving a brevet second lieutenancy in the Fourth Artil- lery. He served at a number of garrisons, including Fortress Monroe, before being appointed Quartermaster during the Creek and Florida War. Serving as Lieutenant-Colonel in the Department of Texas at the start of the Civil War, Vinton was captured by Rebel forces under General Twiggs and was sent to New York on parole. Following his exchange, Vinton served as Chief Quartermaster of New York City. For his meritorious service to the Union, he was brevetted Brigadier-General in 1865. This particular promotion saw Vinton transferred from Florida to the northern frontier of New-York during the Ca- nadian border disturbances, where he served as Captain of Staff. Wax seal intact. Usual folds. $1,250 - up

PRESIDENT TYLER AUTHORIZES THE AFFIXING OF THE SEAL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FUTURE CONFEDERATE GENERAL HENRY A. WISE

16) JOHN TYLER (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States. Partially Printed Document boldly Signed, “John Tyler,” as Presi- dent. One page, 8” x 10”. Mounted with an image of Tyler and a slip noting his tenure as President to 25” x 20 ¼” overall. Washington. May 23, 1844. The document reads, in part:

“I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a full power for Henry A. Wise accredited as E.E. and M. P. to the Em- peror of Brazil. Dated this day, and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant. John Tyler …”

HENRY A. WISE (1806-1876) American statesman from Virginia and a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. After playing an active part in securing the election of John Tyler to the vice-presidency in 1840, Wise received an appointment to the post of U.S. minister to Bra- zil. Following his return to the United States, Wise went on to serve as Governor of Virginia from 1856 to 1860, during which time he signed the death warrant of John Brown. Wise also served as a member of the Virginia secession convention of 1861, speaking in opposition of immediate secession. Still, Wise joined the Confederate army with a commission of brigadier general upon the withdrawal of the commonwealth from the Union. During his military service, Wise saw action during the Seven Days Battle and during the First and Second Battles of Petersburg. Wise also served alongside Lee at Appomattox, where he urged surrender. $1,250 - up

7 POLK CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR A SOLDIER SERVING UNDER WILLIAM SELBY HARNEY DURING THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR

17) JAMES K. POLK (1795-1849) 11th President of the United States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “James K. Polk,” as President. One page, 16” x 10”. Framed below on image of Polk and a small slip noting Polk’s tenure as President to 24 ½” x 38”. City of Washington. November 25, 1848. COUNTERSIGNED by Secretary of State WILLIAM L. MARCY (1786-1857) U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretary of State. Fine vignette of a spread eagle at upper center. The document reads, in part:

“…Certificate of Merit. Know all whom it may concern, that private John D. Her- ring, of Company B of the 2nd Regiment of Dragoons, having distinguished himself in the service of the United States on the eighteenth day of April, 1847, in the Battle of Cerro Gordo, on the recommendation of Colonel W.S. Harney, the Commanding Officer … I do hereby award to the said Private John- D.Her ring, this Certificate of Merit … James K. Polk President of the United States…”

WILLIAM SELBY HARNEY (1800-1889) U.S. cavalry officer. Harney is best known for the 1839 “Harney Massacre.” In mid July 1839, Harney and thirty soldiers were attacked in the night by 250 Seminole warriors while encamped at a trading post on the Caloosahtachee River. Harney and four other men were able to escape slaughter, and news of the event quickly re-ignited the conflict between U.S. forces and the Seminoles in Florida. In response, General Taylor began a forceful assault on the Native American population, decimating the Seminoles in Florida within three short years.

Harney went on to serve with distinction during the Mexican-American war as commander of the 2nd Dragoons (now the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment). The regiment, the oldest cavalry regiment in the U.S. Army, has more than 150 years of continued service and served in every major conflict of the Mexican-American War. During the conflict with Mexico, Harney and his regiment were recognized for their meritorious service during the Battle of Cerro Gordo. The regiment played a key role in driving Santa Anna and his larger forces from a strategically important defensive position at this battle, often referred to as “the Ther- mopylae of the West,” and Harney was promoted to the rank of brevet brigadier general for his actions. $2,000 - up

Postmaster Appointment Signed by Millard Fillmore

18) MILLARD FILLMORE (1800-1874) 13th President of the United States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Millard Fillmore,” as President. One page, 15 ½” x 10”. Washington. March 6, 1851. COUNTERSIGNED by Secretary of State DANIEL WEBSTER. Framed with a print of Fillmore and a slip noting his tenure as President to 23 ½” x 39 ½.” The document reads, in part:

“… Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the Integrity, Ability, and Punctuality of John C. LaNone, I HAVE NOMINATED, and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, DO APPOINT him Deputy Postmaster at Baton Rouge, in the State of Louisiana, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that Office according to law … for the term of four years, from the day of the date hereof … Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the sixth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one … Millard Fillmore.”

Paper wafer seal intact and crisp. Some light spotting. Usual folds with some minor splitting at center fold. $1,000 - up

8 ZACHARY TAYLOR signs a Warrant To Affix The Seal To A pardon framed with a very scarce inaugural ball invitation

19) ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784-1850) 12th President of the United States. Partially PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED Printed Document Signed, “Z. Taylor.” One page, 9 ½” x 6”. Washington. May 1, 1850. STATES CHROMOLITHOGRAPH The document reads: “I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to the pardon granted to William C. Gumman, dated this day, and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant Z. Taylor.” 21) [ABRAHAM LINCOLN] [FRANCIS BOUCLET] “PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES.” Chromolithograph. Framed along with a printed invitation to Zachary Taylor’s Inaugural Ball. One page, 5 ¾” 1861 A. Feusier, artist and lithographer. x 9”. The following prominent individuals are listed among the managers at Taylor’s Inau- A striking presentation of America’s first gural Ball: Abraham Lincoln, Colonel R.E. Lee, Major General Winfield Scott, and Colonel sixteen Presidents, each shown in an oval Joseph E. Johnston. Vignette of Taylor in military uniform with his horse at upper center. bust portrait around an ornate oval frame- work. Washington’s portrait at the top and a beardless Lincoln (based upon his “Cooper Both items mounted along with an image of Taylor in military dress with his printed Union” photograph) at the bottom. The signature at lower margin, a slip noting his presidential tenure, and a slip noting some central oval shows Columbia holding a lib- prominent individuals who served as managers at Taylor’s Inaugural Ball. Framed to an erty cap on a pole and a stars-and-stripes overall size of 30 ¾” x 25 ¼”. Some light soiling at edges of Inaugural Ball invitation shield; a bald eagle grasping arrows is at her and some wear to right edge of Taylor’s pardon. Else Fine. $3,000 - up side. In addition, a steamship and the U.S. Franklin Pierce Engraving Capitol dome can be seen in the background. Framed to an overall size of 30” x 36”.

20) FRANKLIN PIERCE (1804-1869) This print was made to honor Lincoln ’s first 14th President of the United States. En- Inauguration but, due to his newly grown graving of Franklin Pierce standing by his beard, the print proved difficult to sell. Vi- desk with his printed signature in lower brant colors throughout. Fine. $1,500 - up margin. Framed along with a slip noting his tenure as President and a plaque that reads: “A New Hampshireman”. Over- all size 18 1/2” x 22 1/4”. $50 - up

9 PIERCE SHIP’S PAPERS FOR THE WHALING VESSEL YOUNG PHENIX

22) FRANKLIN PIERCE (1804-1869) 14th President of the United States. Partially Printed Four Language Ships Pass Signed, “Franklin Pierce.” One page 20” x 15 1/2”. Framed to an overall size of 25 1/2” x 21 1/2”. Washing- ton. July 20, 1857. Countersigned by WILLIAM L. MAR- CY as Secretary of State. The document reads, in part:

“FRANKLIN PIERCE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIT- ED STATES OF AMERICA To all who shall see these presents, GREETING BE IT KNOWN, That leave and permission is hereby given to William Schockley master or commander of the Ship called Young Phenix of the burden of 376 65/95 tons, or thereabouts, lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean, and laden with provisions, stores, and utensils for a whaling voyage ...”

The Young Phenix was a 377 ton ship owned by William Phillips & Son, New Bedford, which spent the entirety of her 1857 voyage in the southern Indian Ocean. The three year voyage proved rather successful, bring- ing back 1150 barrels of sperm oil, 2400 barrels of whale oil, and 18000 pounds of bone. The Young Phenix continued to enjoy success on her subsequent voyages, but ultimately met her fate in a major 1888 storm off Point Barrow. $2,000 - up

“The Lincoln Family” by Currier & Ives

23) “The Lincoln Family.” New York. Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau Street. 1867. Toning. Overall Very Good. Framed to Lot #24 an overall size of 16 1/2” x 12 1/2”. $500 - up

10 James Buchanan Ship’s Pass for the Governor Troup, which escaped the Confederate Raider Shenandoah during the Civil War

24) JAMES BUCHANAN (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States. Partially Printed Four Language Ships Papers Signed “James Buchanan,” as President. One page, 22” x 16 3/4”. Framed with an image of Buchanan to 42” x 25 1/4”. Washington. June 27, 1859. Countersigned by JOHN APPLETON, as Acting Secretary of State. Paper wafer seal intact and bright. “...leave and permission is hereby given to Reuben Kelley master or commander of the Ship called Governor Troup of the burden of 429 76/95 tons, or thereabouts, lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Pacific Ocean, and laden with provisions, stores, and utensils for a whaling voyage...”

The Governor Troup, a whaling vessel out of New Bedford, MA, was originally built in 1833 and traveled throughout the world, sailing to the Indian Ocean, the North West Coast, the Pacific Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. Under captain Reuben Kelley, the Governor Troup set out on an ill-fated Pacific voyage in 1859. From accounts of sailors onboard, the ship pushed into largely unknown waters during its voyage, jamming itself in ice and losing a number of men during the treacherous trip. Though the crew eventually met with success in capturing whales, morale remained low throughout this voyage: Ultimately, the crew mutinied and deserted Kelley and the ship at St. Catherine’s during the return voyage to New Bedford. Setting out for the Arctic under a new captain soon after returning to New Bedford, the Governor Troup faced further difficulties while in the Bering Sea, narrowly escaping capture by the Confeder- ate Raider Shenandoah, which sunk or bonded thirty-eight merchant ships, mostly New Bedford whalers, from 1864-65. In addition, the Shenandoah is also notable for firing the final shot of the American Civil War while attempting to capture a U.S. whaler off the Aleutian Island. (PHOTO PREVIOUS PAGE) $2,000 - up

Lincoln Signed Draft Call

25) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865) 16th President of the United States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Abraham Lincoln.” Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C. June 30, 1863. One page, 10” x 16 ½”. Framed alongside a Lincoln medallion and a print of Lincoln based on Alexander Gardner’s February 5, 1865 photograph of Lincoln. Overall size of 35 1/2” x 32”. The document reads:

“I, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy thereof, having taken into consideration the number of volunteers and militia furnished by and from the several states, including the State of Vermont, and the period of service of said volunteers and militia since the commencement of the present rebellion, in order to equalize the numbers among the Districts of the said States, and having considered and allowed for the number already furnished as aforesaid, and the time of their service aforesaid, do hereby assign one thousand five hundred and five as the fixed proportional part of the quota of troops to be furnished by the 1st DIS- TRICT OF THE STATE OF Vermont under this, the first call made by me on the State of Vermont, under the act approved March 3, 1863, entitled ‘An Act for Enrolling and Call- ing out the National Forces, and for other purpose,’ and in pursuance of the act aforesaid, I order that a draft be made in the said 1st DISTRICT OF THE STATE of Vermont for the number of men herein assigned to said District and FIFTY PER CENT IN ADDITION. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done at the City of Washington, this Thirtieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and of the independence of the United States, the eighty seventh. Abraham Lincoln.” The first effective draft by the federal government, signed into law by President Lincoln on March 3, 1863, called for all men between the ages of 18 and 45 to be enrolled into local militia units and be available to be called into national service. The ac- tual draft was managed by the states, which most often used a lottery system. Not long after being signed into law, draft riots erupted in New York City and federal troops, including soldiers from Vermont, were called upon to restore order in that city. $12,500 - up

11 ANDREW JOHNSON SIGNED MILITARY PROMOTION

26) ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875) 17th President of the United States. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Andrew Johnson,” as President. One page, 14” x 19”. Framed with an image of John- son and a slip noting his tenure as President to 35” x 28”. COUN- TERSIGNED by Secretary of State EDWIN STANTON. With vignette of an eagle to upper center and vignette of various military weapons and flags at lower edge. Johnson appoints “Elijah R. Craft...a First Lieu- tenant in the Fifth Regiment of Artillery in the service of the United States: to rank as such Rutherford B. Hayes Signed from the twenty-second day of Executive Mansion Card September eighteen hundred and sixty-four …” 28) RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822- Elijah Craft served as a member of the 5th Regiment of Artillery (NY) through- 1893) 19th President of the United States. out the Civil War. He would exit the army with the rank of Major, which His Signature: “R.B. Hayes,” on a 4 1/2” was granted him following meritorious service at Port Hudson, Louisiana. x 2 5/8” Executive Mansion, Washington card. Mounted to the left of a printed Usual folds. Some light fading of upper vignette. It also bears mention that this docu- image of Hayes standing by his desk bear- ment was signed less than two months after the tragic assassination of Abraham Lin- ing his printed signature in lower margin. coln by John Wilkes Booth. $1,250 - up Framed to an overall size of 20” x 21”. Very Fine. $300 - up

PRESIDENT GRANT APPOINTS GEORGE ROBESON SECRETARY OF THE NAVY

27) ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885) 18th President of the Unit- ed States. Partially Printed Document boldly signed, “U.S. Grant,” as President. One page 22 1/2” x 18”. City of Washington. De- cember 8, 1869. COUNTERSIGNED, “Hamilton Fish,” by Sec- retary of State HAMILTON FISH. The document reads, in part:

“Ulysses S. Grant President of the Untied States of America. To all who shall see these presents Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, Integrity and Abili- ties of George M. Robeson of New Jersey, I have nominated and, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint him to be Secretary of the Navy of the United States … In testimony where, I have caused these letters to be made Patent and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed … U.S. Grant.” Paper wafer seal intact and crisp. Some slight splits at folds. Else Fine. Framed along with two images of Grant and a slip noting his tenure as President to an overall size of 44” x 32”.

George Robeson, a former Union brigadier general and Governor of New Jersey, was appointed to the post of Secretary of the Navy by Grant in 1869. During his service as Secretary of the Navy, Robeson was alleged to have accepted over $300,000 in bribes and wasted nearly $15,000,000 of Navy construction funds on real estate purchases in Washington, D.C., Robeson’s prowess at covering his tracks even earned him the dubious monniker, ‘the cuttle fish’ of the Navy. A nice association indicative of the scandals associated with the Grant administration. $2,500 - up

12 PROBABLY UNIQUE INAUGURAL RECEPTION PROMENADE CONCERT INVITATION SIGNED BY PRESIDENT GARFIELD AND VICE-PRESIDENT ARTHUR

29) JAMES GARFIELD (1831-1881) 20th President of the United States. Probably unique Printed invitation for Garfield’s Inaugural Reception Promenade Concert Signed at lower left “James A. Garfield,” as President. Also signed by CHESTER A. ARTHUR (1829- 1886) 21st President of the United States: “C.A. Arthur May 20, 1881,” as Vice-President, at lower right. One page, 9 ½” x 5 7/8”. The invitation bears images of both Garfield and Arthur (left and right edges, respectively) and an image of George Washington at lower center.

Framed with a program for Garfield’s Inaugural Concert. 4 ½” x 6”. Portrait vignettes of Garfield and Arthuratcen- ter surrounded by color images of an eagle and flags. Original red, fabric tassel. Produced in multiple colors, anun- usual choice for the period, this program is considered among the most attractive of the early inaugural programs.

Also framed with a slip that reads: “James A. Garfield XX 1881”. On the verso of this Inaugural reception invitation in pencil is the following: “Autograph of the President written May 9, 1881. Obtained for T.H. Putnam by War- ren S. Young, Executive Clerk at White House. Vice President’s autograph procured at his residence by Charles Jones.” Two images of Garfield complete this attractive grouping, which is framed to an overall size of 30 ½” x25¼”.

James Garfield only occupied the office of President of the United States for 200 days before an assassin’s bullet took his life.- Gar field’s signature as president is naturally rare, and we have never encountered a Presidentially Signed Garfield document that also bears the signature of Vice-President Arthur. These printed invitations are seldom encountered in any form, making this signed example an especially rare opportunity to acquire a probably unique item bearing the signatures of both President Garfield and Vice-President Arthur. Slight soiling and edge-wear to Inaugural Concert invitation, with a small section of upper border missing. Overall Fine. $12,500 - up

13 card. 4 ¼” x 2 ½” His Signature: “Gro- Card bearing an engraved image of chil- ver Cleveland, April 1896,” on a card dren playing on the White House lawn bearing an engraved image of the White Signed, “William McKinley.” 4 1/2” x House. Framed with an image of Grover 3 3/4” framed along with a printed im- Cleveland and a slip noting his tenure as age of McKinley in left facing profile to president. 16 1/2” x 26 1/2” overall size. an overall size of 21” x 17”. Very Fine. $600 - up $300 - up

Chester A. Arthur Signed Executive Mansion Card

30) CHESTER ALAN ARTHUR (1829 – 1886) 21st President of the United States. 4 1/2” x 3 1/2” card bearing an engraved image of the White House signed: “Chester A. Arthur.” Mounted to the left of a printed image of Arthur. 19 1/2” x 16 1/2” total framed. $300 - up BENJAMIN HARRISON SIGNED ENGRAVED WHITE HOUSE CARD

32) BENJAMIN HARRISON (1833-1901) 23rd President of the United States. His Signature, “Benj. Harrison,” on a card bearing an engraved image of the White House. 5” x 3 ½”. Framed with an image of Har- rison bearing his printed signature and a slip noting his tenure as President. 22 1/4” x 26 TR Signed White House and 1/2” overall. 300 - up Sagamore Hill Cards

34) THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858- 1919) 26th President of the United States and the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 4” x 2 5/8” The White House, Washington card Signed: “Theodore Roosevelt” and a 4 3/8” x 3 3/8” Sagamore Hill Calling Card Signed: “Jan 29th 1917 Good Luck! Theodore Roosevelt.” Both framed below an image of Roosevelt in a 11 PRINTED AND ENGRAVED 1/2” x 20 7/8” frame. Very Fine. $600 - up WHITE HOUSE CARDS SIGNED BY PRESIDENT CLEVELAND

William McKinley Signed 31) GROVER CLEVELAND (1837- Executive Mansion Card 1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States. Two Cards Signed by Cleve- land: His Signature, “Grover Cleveland,” 33) WILLIAM MCKINLEY (1843- on an Executive Mansion, Washington 1901) 25th President of the United States.

14 Theodore Roosevelt to Historian Justin Smith Regarding the first full access pass ever granted for the War Department records

35) THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States, author, and the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Typed Letter Signed, “Theodore Roosevelt,” on The White House, Washington stationery. With a twenty-one word postscript entirely in Roosevelt’s hand. One page, 6 3/4” x 8 1/2”. Framed with two artistic renderings of Roosevelt. One rending black and white, the other a color Flagg print from “Vanity Fair,” Sep- tember 4, 1902, issue. Framed to an overall size of 28” x 23 1/2”. Roosevelt writes to “Justin H. Smith, The Hamilton, Washington D.C.”:

“My Dear Mr. Smith: The enclosed copies of letters explain themselves. I am not prepared to give my assent to either the line of conduct that has been adopted or to the reasons justify- ing it. But before I can either dissent from, or overturn, the prac- tices I must have time to go over the whole matter. With real regret, sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt P.S. The two vol- umes of the “Troubadours” have just come, I thank you cordially for them, and look forward to reading them”

Most likely, Roosevelt writes to historian Justin H. Smith regarding access to War Department records. Through the intervention of Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Justin H. Smith became the first scholar ever to be granted full access to the War Department in 1907. The research Smith subsequently accomplished enabled him to prepare his highly regarded two volume work The War with Mexico. $1,000 - up

THREE T.R. Prints Theodore Roosevelt

Signed Card 37) THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States and 36) THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858- the first American to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. James Montgomery Flagg print 1919) 26th President of the United States of T.R. in profile with a printed quotation at lower left: “T.R. said when I told him this and the first American to be awarded the drawing was finished, ‘That’s very good of You!’ You get his meaning don’t you?” 13” x 16 Nobel Peace Prize. His Signature: “Theo- 1/2” framed. Harper’s Weekly cover from September 29, 1900, bearing an image of T.R. dore Roosevelt Dec 2d 1916.” 4 1/8” x 1 on horseback. 11 1/2” x 16 1/2” framed. Life magazine cover from June 16, 1910, bearing 3/4” framed below an image of Roosevelt a comical image of T.R. riding a white elephant away from a throng of tribesmen. Cap- to 13 3/4” x 17 5/8” overall. Very Fine. tion at lower border reads: “Home, Sweet Home.” 14 1/4” x 16 1/2” overall size framed. $250 - up $100 - up

White House Card Signed By William H. Taft

WHITE HOUSE CARD 38) WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857 – SIGNED BY WILSON 1930) 27th President of the United States 40) WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924) and 10th Chief Justice of the United States. 28th President of the United States. White 4 1/8” x 2 3/4” The White House Wash- House card signed. Framed with a color il- ington card Signed: “Sincerely yours Wm. you not be so kind as to convey to the man- lustration of Wilson to an overall dimen- H. Taft Nov. 19th 1912.” Mounted along agers of the Exposition and to the people sion of 14 1/2” x 22”. In excellent condi- with a 7” x 10” photograph of Taft in 3/4 of San Diego my warmest congratulations tion. $275 - up bust pose. “Harris & Ewing” blind em- and my best wishes for the Exposition’s en- bossed photographic credit at lower right. tire success? To my mind, such expositions Framed to 22 1/2” x 18” overall. Very Fine. are beneficial to the country in many ways. $275 - up They give a great artistic impulse not only, which is no small matter, but they also bring different sections of the country together by representation, so that the people who Woodrow Wilson Typed crowd to them not only learn to know one Letter Signed TO SECRETARY another, but also learn more than they ever OF THE TREASURY WILLIAM knew before of the abounding industries MCADOO CONCERNING THE and extraordinary productivity of our great EXPOSITION AT SAN DIEGO country. Best of all, perhaps, these expositions make for friendship. People come from all parts of the country and people 39) WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924) from all parts of the world fraternize there, 28th President of the United States. Typed and with acquaintance come cordiality of Letter Signed, “Woodrow Wilson,” on The feeling and broadened sympathies. I am White House, Washington letterhead. Two sure that these influences will be felt no- pages, 6” x 8”. No place. December 22, where more powerfully or more graciously 1914. Both pages framed side-by-side be- than amidst the genial and beautiful sur- low an image of Wilson and above a slip roundings of Southern California. Al- noting his tenure as President. Overall size ways, Faithfully yours, Woodrow Wilson.” Warren G. Harding Signed 20” x 31”. Wilson writes to “Hon William White House Card G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury”: Wilson’s signature exhibits significant fad- 41) WARREN G. HARDING (1865- ing. $500 - up “My dear Mr. Secretary: I am very glad to 1923) 29th President of the United States. 4 know that you are to attend the opening of 1/4” x 2 7/8” The White House Washing- the Exposition at San Diego. I hope that at ton Card Signed: “Warren G. Harding.” some later time I may myself have the plea- Mounted above a 6 7/8” x 9 3/4” profile sure of visiting it. In the meantime, will photograph of Harding. Blind embossed “Harris & Ewing” photographic credit at lower left. Overall 14 1/4” x 26” framed. Very Fine. $275 - up

16 right of a 6 1/4” x 9 1/4” photograph of Coolidge in right facing profile pose In- “Mar 20 1921” stamp at upper left. Mounted scribed and Signed: “To David A. Carmi- to right of a photograph of Calvin Coolidge chael with regard Calvin Coolidge.” “Harris in 3/4 bust pose Signed: “With regards Cal- & Ewing” credit at lower right. Photograph vin Coolidge.” 6 1/2” x 10” Both items shows some spotting. Mounted with a 4” framed to 21 1/4” x 17” overall. Very Fine. x 5” Calvin Coolidge personal bookplate bearing his printed name and an image of EDWARD BOK (1863-1930) was a country cottage. All three items framed a Pulitzer Prize winning author and to 19” x 17” Other than spotting to photo- editor of Ladies Home Journal. graph, Very Fine. $500 - up $750 - up PRESIDENT COOLIDGE SYMPATHY CARD UPON THE TRAGIC DEATH OF HIS YOUNGEST SON, CALVIN, JR.

42) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States. Printed Card, 5 1/8” x 3 1/2”. The card reads: “The President and Mrs. Coolidge are deeply grateful to you for the expression of your sympathy for them.” Framed to an overall Signed Picture Postcard of size of 7 1/4” x 5 1/2” Fine. President Calvin Coolidge

This card was sent in response to the great public outpouring of sympathy that 45) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) Coolidge received from the American peo- Calvin Coolidge Signed 30th President of the United States. Pho- ple following the tragic loss of his younger Photo and TLS on tograph of Coolidge Signed “Calvin son. In 1924, Calvin, Jr., developed a blister Vice-President’s Chamber Coolidge.” 3” x 5 1/4” framed to 9 /4” x 12 while playing tennis on the White House Letterhead TO PULITZER 3/8” overall and housed in a double-sided courts. The blister soon became infected, PRIZE WINNING AUTHOR frame. Postcard used for backing. Nota- and Coolidge’s son succumbed to blood EDWARD BOK tion on postcard reads: “President Calvin poisoning within days. $50 - up Coolidge taken by A.G.Q., Thursday Sep- tember 11th at 5pm 1924 Wash. D.C. White 44) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) House Grounds.” Very Fine. $275 - up 30th President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed, “Calvin Coolidge,” on The Vice-Presidents Chamber, Washington letterhead. One page, 7” x 9”. Washing- ton. March 19, 1921. Coolidge writes to “Mr. Edward W. Bok, The Academy of Music Corporation, Philadelphia, Pa.”:

“My dear Mr. Bok: - It was very kind of you to write me such a gracious letter, and of course we should be pleased to se you in Washington practically any time Calvin Coolidge Signed you want to come down. If you could let Photo and Signed White me know a little in advance, I might be House Card able to receive you in a way that would be more to my liking than if you came unan- nounced. Many of my evenings are taken 43) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) up, but there are still some which are open. 30th President of the United States. 4” x I very much doubt if I can consider go- 2 3/4” The White House, Washington card ing to Philadelphia more than three times. Signed: “Calvin Coolidge,” mounted to the Very cordially yours, Calvin Coolidge.”

17 Edison and Coolidge Signed Cards framed with A CONTEMPORARY image of the two men

46) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States. 4” x 2 1/2” The White House Card Signed: “Calvin Coolidge.” THOMAS ALVA EDI- SON (1847 – 1931) American inventor, scientist, and businessman. 2 3/4” x 2 1/8” card Signed: “Thos. A Edison.” Both cards framed along with a wonderful 6 1/2” x 9” picture of Coolidge and Edison preparing to take a photograph. All framed to an FDR Typed Letter Signed overall size of 17 1/2” x 14 3/4”. concerning “Eyes for the Navy” This fine image of Coolidge and Edison was most likely taken during FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882- one of Edison’s journeys as a mem- 48) 1945) 32nd President of the United States. ber of the Four Vagabonds. The Typed Letter Signed, “F.D. Roosevelt,” as Vagabonds, composed of Henry Assistant Secretary of the Navy on Navy Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Fire- Department Letterhead. One page, 7 stone, and John Burroughs, took nu- 1/2” x 10.” Navy Department Washing- merous motor camping trips in the late 1910’s and early 1920’s. Viewed as the first notable ton, D.C., April 18, 1918. The letter, to Mr. combination of automobile travel and outdoor recreation, the Four Vagabonds traveled E.M. Whitcomb, Amherst, Mass. reads: throughout the nation. This image is most likely from their visit to Calvin Coolidge’s

Plymouth, Vermont home. Some staining to cards and mat. Overall Fine. $750 - up “Dear Sir: Your prompt and patriotic re-

sponse to the NAVY’s call for binoculars, telescopes, and spy-glasses, is most appreciated,. The glasses will be very useful in the Photograph Signed by the Coolidges, noted editor prosecution of Naval Operations until vic- Edward Bok, and Standard oil magnate E.T. Bedford tory is won. At the termination of the war, if possible, every effort will be made to return them to you, when it is hoped that you will feel 47) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States. Image compensated for any evidence of wear, by of Coolidge, his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bok, and E.T. Bedford Signed: “Calvin the knowledge that you have supplied ‘Eyes Coolidge.” Also Signed, “Grace Coolidge,” by GRACE COOLIDGE (1879-1957) First for the NAVY’ during a very trying period. Lady of the United On behalf of the NAVY, I wish to thank States; “Edward W. you most heartily, Very respectfully, F.D. Bok,” by EDWARD Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy.” BOK (1863-1930) Pu-

litzer Prize winning au- Mounted to the left of a finely engraved 7 thor and editor of La- 1/2” x 11” certificate of recognition bear- dies Home Journal; “Mary ing a facsimile signature of FDR thanking Louise Curtis Bok,” by Mr. Whitcomb for his assistance with “Eyes Bok’s wife; and “E.T. for the Navy.” Mounted with these two im- Bedford,” by E.T. ages is a reduced reproduction of the “Will BEDFORD executive YOU supply EYES for the NAVY’ poster at Standard Oil Com- used to solicit binoculars and spy-glasses. 28 pany. Image measures 9 1/4” x 17” framed. Very Fine. $350 - up 1/2” x 7 1/2”. Framed

to 14 3/4” x 13” overall. Typed slip at lower edge identifies those pictured. Very Fine. A wonderful association. $750 - up

18 VERY RARE Herbert Hoover FRANKING SIGNATURE

49) HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States. Very scarce Free Frank, “Herbert Hoover,” in the upper right corner of a White House envelope. The envelope is not addressed but bears a postal cancellation dated January 30, 1933, just 34 days before the end of Hoover’s term. 6 3/8” x 3 1/2” mounted below a printed artistic rendering of Hoover. Framed to 11” x 14 3/8” overall. Hoover’s Franking signature as president is extremely rare with Siegel auctions stating only three known to exist. One sold in their sale at $5,750. This example is in exellent condition. $3,000 - up

TWO Signed Herbert Hoover WHITE HOUSE CALLING CARDS AND AN INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH

50) HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States. A fine, framed group of three signed Hoover items with an original sketch of Hoover and a bookplate facsimile: His Sig- nature, “Herbert Hoover,” on a The White House, Washington card. 4 ¼” x 2 ¾”. His Signa- ture, “Herbert Hoover,” on a The White House card bearing an engraved image of the White House. 8” x 6”. Photograph of Hoover seated Signed and In- scribed: “ … Regards of Herbert Franklin D. Roosevelt Hoover,” 6” x 9” “Harris and Signature on Groton Ewing” photographic credit at School StationEry lower left. All items framed with an attractive pencil sketch of Hoover, a slip noting his tenure in 51) FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882- office, and a facsimile bookplate. 1945) 32nd President of the United States. 25” x 32” overall size. $500 - up Groton School, Groton Massachusetts stationery bearing the school seal Signed: “Franklin D. Roosevelt, June 2 1934.” 3 1/4” x 3 1/2” framed to an overall size of 8” x 9 3/4”. Text at bottom of certificate reads: “White House memo: On June 2, 1934, the President left Worcester after break-

19 fast and motored to Groton, returning to continued to the Galapagos for sport fishing. EAST ROOM THE WHITE HOUSE.” train at Worcester and leaving at midnight. The “King Neptune” ceremony took place (3) Accompanied by original black bordered Groton purely and strictly a family party, no when the ship crossed the equator, mark- envelope addressed to “Lt. and Mrs. John pictures permitted. FDR there mainly as fa- ing the induction ceremony for new sailors Roosevelt.” (4) Also accompanied Card ther of one of the children. John Roosevelt (those who have not yet crossed the line) bearing the name “Mrs. John Roosevelt,” graduated from Groton in 1934. ER out of into the fraternity of seasoned mariners. with gilt U.S. Seal of State at upper cen- town.” Very Fine. $400 - up ter. All items framed to 16” x 16” overall. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Hous- $100 - up ton was ordered to the Pacific, where it was sunk at the Battle of Sunda Strait in February of 1942. Speaking of the Hous- ton, nicknamed the “Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast,” Roosevelt said: “I knew that ship and I loved her. Her officers and men were my friends,” a testimony to the special place the vessel held in his esteem. $150 - up

F.D.R. Endorsed check FOR THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR INFANTILE PARALYSIS

54) FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882- 1945) 32nd President of the United States. COMMEMORATIVE 3” x 8” Manufacturers Trust Company PROGRAM FOR A “NEPTUNE check endorsed by Roosevelt on back, CEREMONY”HONORING “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Mounted to the FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FDR’s youngest son, John right of a photocopy of the check’s front. Roosevelt, attends his Framed to 12 1/4” x 15 1/4” overall. father’s funeral at Stamp cancellation affects Roosevelt’s bold 52) FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT the White House (1882-1945) 32nd President of the Unit- signature. Perforation and stamp cancel- ed States. Printed Program for a “Ward lation. Attractive handwritten notation at Room Dinner in Honor of Senior Shell- 53) [FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT] lower edge notes that FDR endorsed this back President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) 32nd President of the United check to the National Foundation for In- Celebrating the Entrance of the United States. Group of four items commemorat- fantile Paralysis. Slight mounting trace at States Ship Houston into the Domain of ing the Funeral of FDR. 1) Admission card center of top, bottom, left and right edges. his Royal Highness Neptunus Rex” One for services issued to “Lt. and Mrs. John page, 5 ¼” x 7 ¼”. Framed with an im- Roosevelt” [JOHN ROOSEVELT (1916- The Reverend Cornelius Green- age of Roosevelt to 11 ¼” x 20 ¾” over- 1981) sixth and last child of FDR and the way (1896-1968) Unitarian minister at the all. Accompanied by a photocopy of the only Roosevelt not to seek political office.] Unitarian Church of Taunton, Massachu- entire program listing attendees and menu. The card requests that the bearers: “ … will setts, and at All Souls Universalist Church, please present this card at THE NORTH- Brooklyn New York. Reverend Greenway Franklin Delano Roosevelt traveled aboard WEST GATE THE WHITE HOUSE APR was also a passionate autograph collector the U.S.S. Houston, the flagship of the U.S. 14 1945 at 3:30 O’clock” Underprint of the and an active contributor to noted charities. Fleet, on four occasions in the late 1930’s. White House. 2) Black bordered printed A very rare item, which highlights FDR’s Our “King Neptune” program is for a invitation to “Funeral Services of Frank- continued attention and devotion to his ceremony that took place on President lin Delano Roosevelt Late President of the Foundation for the Cure of Infantile Pa- Roosevelt’s third voyage onboard the U.S.S. United States APRIL FOURTEENTH, ralysis even during the Second World War. Houston. The voyage began with a Fleet Re- NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FORTY- $750 - up view at San Francisco on July 14, 1938, and FIVE At FOUR O’CLOCK P.M. THE

20 11” x 14”. Text below image reads: “WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR BUT Inscribed and Signed F.D.R. photograph FEAR ITSELF …” FRANKLIN DELA- NO ROOSEVELT. Thirty first President of the United States.” Published by Old 55) FRANKLIN D. Print Shop. Framed to 14” x 17” overall. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945) $250 - up 32nd President of the Unit- ed States. 8 1/4” x 10 3/4” silver-tone photograph of Roosevelt seated in right facing profile. Signed and In- scribed by FDR: “For Neil McNeil, with my regards Franklin D. Roosevelt” on the mat. “Harris and Ew- ing” photographer’s credit. Framed to 11 3/4” x 14 13/4” overall. Very fine condition. Neil McNeil served as managing night editor of the New York Times from 1930 to 1951. $1,000 - up

Two staple holes at top of card, and fold below printed area, not affecting FDR’s writing or text. Overall Very Fine. $400 - up TRUMAN WHITE HOUSE CALLING CARD

58) HARRY TRUMAN (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States. His Signature, “Harry Truman,” on a The White House, Washington card. 4” x 2 ¾”. Framed with a photograph of Truman, a small caricature, and a slip noting his tenure as President. 19 . 1/2” x 26 1/4” Overall. $250 - up

Christmas wishes from FDR to Harold Ickes

56) FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882- 1945) 32nd President of the United States. Printed The President card Inscribed and Signed: “for Harold- Merry Christmas from F.D.R” 3 3/4” x 2 1/4”. Mounted Franklin D. Roosevelt: Print below an image of FDR’s hand writing. “In the Manner of Currier 11 1/2” x 13 1/2” overall size framed. and Ives.” HAROLD ICKES (1874 – 1952) Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Ickes FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882- was also responsible for implementing 57) 1945) 32nd President of the United States. much of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Color lithographic Print of Roosevelt. “New Deal”

21 PRESIDENT TRUMAN SIGNED PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING THE SURRENDER OF GERMANY: “THE WESTERN WORLD HAS BEEN FREED OF EVIL FORCES”

59) HARRY TRUMAN (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States. Printed Broadside Signed, “Harry Truman.” One page, 14 ¾” x 21 ½”. “Washington, D.C.” “May 8, 1945.” Framed with a red, white, and blue ribbon to 23 ½” x 28” overall. The large, elaborate three-color broadside of President Truman’s proclamation upon the Nazi surrender to the Allies reads:

“BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES A Proclamation: The Allied armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God’s help, have wrung from Germany a final and unconditional surrender. The western world has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free- born men. They have violated their churches, destroyed their homes, corrupted their children, and murdered their loved ones. Our Armies of Liberation have restored freedom to these suf- fering peoples, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave. Much remains to be done. The victory won in the West must now be won in the East. The whole world must be cleansed of the evil from which half the world has been freed. United, the peace-loving nations have demonstrated in the West that their arms are stronger by far than the might of the dictators or the tyranny of military cliques that once called us soft and weak. The power of our peoples to defend themselves against all enemies will be proved in the Pacific war as it has been proved in Europe. For the triumph of spirit and of arms which we have won, and for its promise to the peoples everywhere who join us in the love of freedom, it is fitting that we, as a nation, give thanks to Almighty God, who has strengthened us and given us the victory. Now, therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby appoint Sunday, May 13, 1945, to be a day of prayer. I call upon the people of the United States, whatever their faith, to unite in offering joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won, and to pray that He will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the ways of peace. I also call upon my countrymen to dedicate this day of prayer to the memory of those who have given their lives to make possible our victory. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed. Harry Truman”

On April 6, 1945, Donitz authorized General Jodl to complete an armistice agreement with General Eisenhower. While the Ger- mans wanted a separate peace with the Allied troops in the West so they could continue their battle against the Russians, Eisen- hower demanded the Germans surrender unconditionally. The Germans acquiesced, and fighting officially ceased on May 8th. That same day, Truman read the above proclamation during a news conference at the White House. An elegant broadside, composed of two columns of Gothic type with large gilt initial letter and red and blue paragraph letters. Without official seal. $7,500 - up

22 Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Nomination FOR U.S. AMBASSADOR TO NEPAL

60) DWIGHT D. EISEN- HOWER (1809-1969) 34th President of the United States and a five-star general. Typed Document Signed, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” One page, 8” x 12 ½”. The White House. Sep- tember 1, 1959. The document White House Card Signed by reads: “To the Senate of the Lyndon B. Johnson and LBJ United States, I nominate Henry RANCH Card Signed by Lady E. Stebbins, of Massachusetts, a Bird Johnson Foreign Service Officer of the Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and 62) LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON Plenipotentiary of the United (1908-1973) 36th President of the United States of America to the King- States. His Signature: “Lyndon B. Johnson,” dom of Nepal. Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Framed alongside a Norman Rockwell print on The White House, Washington card. Ap- of Eisenhower and a slip noting his tenure as President. 27 ¾” x 25 ½” overall size. proximately 4” x 2 ½”. CLAUDIA “LADY BIRD” JOHNSON (1912-2007) First Lady HENRY E. STEBBINS (1905-1973) U.S. Foreign service officer. Stebbins served as U.S of the United States. Her Signature, “Lady Ambassador to Nepal and Uganda. $750 - up Bird Johnson,” on LBJ Ranch, Stonewall, Texas, cardstock bearing an image of the ranch. Approximately 5 ½” x 3 ¾”. Both cards framed with a Norman Rockwell print depicting three images of Johnson and a slip noting his tenure as President. All framed to an overall size of 24 1/2” x 20”. $500 - up

JOHN F. KENNEDY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED PHOTO

61) JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917 - 1963). 35th President of the United States. Inscribed and signed photo “For Donald S. Carmichael - With warm regards, John F. Kennedy”. Framed with a bronze Kennedy medal at center to an overall size of 14 1/2” x 25”. In excellent condition. $1,000 - up Jimmy Carter Signed Photo

63) JIMMY CARTER (b. 1924) 39th President of the United States. Photo- graph of Carter Signed, “Jimmy Carter.” 7” x 10”. Framed along with a Jimmy Carter medallion, a caricature of Carter, and a slip noting his tenure as President. Overall size 24” x 22 1/2”. $125 - up

23 NIXON APPOINTS ARTHUR GODFREY TO THE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY BOARD, A precursor TO THE National Environmental Policy Act

64) RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994) 37th President of the United States and the only President to resign the office. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Rich- ard Nixon.” One page, 16 1/2” x 13 1/2”. Framed with a Norman Rockwell print of Nixon and a slip noting Nixon’s tenure as President to 35 1/2” x 23 1/4” overall. Washington. June 26, 1970. Countersigned by Secretary of State WILLIAM P. ROGERS. Paper wafer seal of sate crisp and bright. Nixon appoints “Arthur Godfrey, of Virginia... a Member of the Citi- zens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality for a term expiring May 3, 1973...”The period from 1962 to 1970 saw environmentalism gain strength as a movement dedicated to ending, and if possible, revers- ing this decline in the human environment. The situation seemed so dire that in May 1969, U Thant of the United Nations gave the planet only ten years to avert environmental disaster. The Nixon Administration, although preoccupied with an unpopular war and a recession-ridden economy, took some stopgap action on the environmental front in 1969. In May, President Nixon had set up a Cabinet-level Environmental Quality Council as well as a Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality. Despite these efforts, Nixon’s critics charged that these were largely ceremonial bodies, with no real power. In response, Nixon hastily appointed a White House committee to consider whether a separate environmental agency should be created. At the same time, Congress sent a bill known as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to President Nixon. The impact of this bill cannot be overstated, as Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wis) noted in 1980: NEPA was “the most important piece of environmental legislation in our history.”

ARTHUR GODFREY (1903-1983) American radio and television broadcaster and entertainer. $2,000 - up

President & Mrs. Nixon dantly, with her most precious gift: her chil- Christmas Card dren. And like so many of the indomitable Irish, the Reagans and the Carmichaels 65) RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994) 37th came to the United States seeking the lib- President of the United States. Cover leaf erty and bounty of this great land. Every of President and Mrs. Nixon’s Christmas American gratefully acknowledges the many card for 1971. Cover bears a print of N.C. contributions of Irish Americans in every Wyeth’s painting depicting the construction walk of life down through our nation’s his- of the first White House. Mounted with a tory. But, most of all, the sons and daugh- blind embossed U.S. Seal of State and a slip ters of Erin upheld a fine old Irish tradition identifying the image as the cover leaf of by making their mark in American letters the Nixon’s 1971 Christmas card. Framed to and politics. Just as St. Patrick lit the fire of an overall size of 8” x 16”. $75 - up faith in Ireland centuries ago, so, more recently, has the Statue of Liberty’s torch of freedom ignited the spirit of liberty in his countrymen. This special link and apprecia- Ronald Reagan notes Reagan writes to “Mr. Donald S. Carmichael tion have engendered the mutual affection THE ACHIEVEMENTS Delaware-North, Inc. 7100 Delaware Ave- between both lands for many years. ON this OF IRISH-AMERICANS nue Buffalo, New York 14201.”: St. Patrick’s Day, let us fervently wish that America and Ireland will continue to be “To the Carmichael Family: Nancy and I are friends as long as the hills are green. Sin- 66) RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004) delighted to wish a warm and wonderful St. cerely, Ronald Reagan.” Framed along with 40th President of the United States. Typed Patrick’s Day to the Carmichaels. Even to- a photograph of Ronald Reagan Signed Letter Signed, “Ronald Reagan,” on The day in the Irish countryside you can see the “Ronald Reagan.” 8” x 10”. Also framed White House, Washington letterhead. One words “Gone to America” on old houses. with a caricature of Reagan and a slip not- page, 7” x 10 ¼”. Washington. March 17, The Emerald Isle has given much to the ing his tenure as President. Overall size 28” 1982. world, but she has blessed America abun- x 30 1/2”. $750 - up

24 spots of toning. Overall Very Fine. WILHELM II SIGNED PHOTO $500 - up 71) WILHELM II (1859-1941) German emperor and king of Prussia. Photograph of Wilhelm in military dress Signed in blue “Wil- helm I.R. Doom Nov. 1928.” 6 ¼” x George Bush Signed Photo 8 ¾” Framed and Signed Card with Wil- helm’s wax seal and a number of newspaper clippings relating the story of how a young 67) GEORGE BUSH (b. 1924) 41st Presi- Donald S. Carmichael was finally able to get dent of the United States. Photograph of a signed photograph of the former Kaiser Bush Signed, “George Bush.” 7” x 10”. The Wilhelm. One clipping notes that the image President of the United States of America was hand-colored personally by Wilhelm. 21 card Signed, “George Bush” with the Seal 3/4” x 24 1/4” overall size, framed. A fine of the United States at top center. 6” x 3 display piece with an interesting and amus- ½”. Both items framed with a caricature of “The Presidents of the ing history. $400 - up Bush and a slip noting his tenure in office. United States.” Overall size 27 1/2” x 17 1/2”. $200 - up hand-colored Currier Print

69) “The Presidents of the United States.” Showing the presidents from Washington to “President Elect” James K. Polk. New York. N. Currier, 2 Spruce Street. 1844. Hand-colored. 13” x 9”. Framed to an overall size of 12 1/2” X 17”. $500 - up

FRAMED Wartime Print of Winston Churchill SIGNED by THE ARTIST, Arthur Pan

72) ARTHUR PAN (1920-1960) Hungari- an artist and portrait painter. Vintage Black- and-white war-date reproduction of Pan’s famous portrait of Winston Churchill In- scribed and Signed, “With love to my dear “LES PRESIDENTS DES ETATS- friend Ella, A. Pan. 22.7.45” No place. July UNIS” hand-colored 22, 1945. Printed quotation from Churchill Lithograph by Maurin “The Declaration of at lower right border: “We are all of us de-

Independence” hand fending … a Cause … The Cause of Free- colored print by J. BaillIe dom and of Justice, of the weak against the 68) “Les Presidents Des Etats-Unis Dedie a leur ami le General Lafayette.” lithograph- strong; law against violence; mercy and tol- erance against brutality and iron bound tyr- ic print. 14 1/2” x 19 1/2”. A. Maurin, Imp. 70) “The Declaration of Independence, July anny Winston Churchill December 5th litho. de Langlume, rue de I’Abbaye No. 6. 4th 1776.” New York: J. Baillie. 8” x 12 ¼”. 1942.” Framed to 27 1/2” x 24 1/2” Some With Portraits of Washington, Adams, Jef- Original hand color. Framed to an overall wrinkling. $500 - up ferson, Madison, Monroe and J. Q. Adams size of 16 1/2” x 12 1/2”. $500 - up in clouds. Underneath is an Eagle with out- spread wings. Hand-colored. Framed to an End Of Carmichael overall size of 23” x 30 ½”. A few light Collection

25 AUTOGRAPHS AND RELATED ITEMS BY PRESIDENT

GEORGE WASHINGTON A Superb ALS By Elisha Whittlesey Detailing The Arrangement For A Fine Oration Delivered In Placing A Pamphlet In The Memory Of George Washington By Washington Monument Cornerstone Daniel Adams 76) Elisha Whittlesey (1783 – 1863). Con- Pamphlet entitled: “Dr. Adams Ora- 75) gressman from Ohio. He was appointed tion” 25pp. Leominster, Mass. Feb 22, 1800. general agent of the Washington Monu- Self wraps. An extraordinary oration on the ment Association in 1847. ALS. 1 page. 8” death of George Washington delivered on his birthday in Leominster, Massachusetts. x 10”. Whittlesey writes a fine letter con- The speech was written by Daniel Adams cerning the laying of the cornerstone of (1773-1864), a the Washington Monument and placement physician and of an address within; Washington National Ambrotype Of The Marriage Of educator. The Monument Office, June 16, 1848. J. S. Lyn, Washington To Martha Custis text states in Esqr. No. 595 Broadway, New York. “Your part: “WHILE esteemed favor of the 13th is received and every heart feels I thank you for the information communi- 73) 1/2 plate Ambrotype of The Marriage sensibly the cated. The two pamphlets containing your of Washington to Martha Custis by Junius wound inflicted address have not arrived. So soon as they Brutus Stearns. 6 1/4” x 4 3/4” overall in by our late na- come to hand, it will afford me much plea- a gilt and leather frame. The original paint- tional loss… sure to present one of them to the Com- ing from which this Ambrotype was taken GONE, forever mittee of arrangements to be placed in the was accomplished by Junius Brutus Stearns gone, and never Corner Stone of the Washington National in 1849 and is now housed in the Virginia to return! THE Monument and you will be pleased to ac- Museum of Fine Arts. This work was one FATHER OF cept my thanks for your kindness in permit- in a series of five paintings that represent- OUR INDEPENDENCE LIES NUM- ting me to retain the other copy. The Board ed Washington as Citizen, Farmer, Soldier, BERED WITH THE MIGHTY DEAD! of Managers and General Agent will be Statesman and Christian. Among those in …He was your friend – he was a friend to the background of this image are two chil- his Country – he loved virtue – he cherished gratified by your company, on the occasion dren from Martha’s first marriage to Dan- religion – he hated tyrants – he despised of laying the Corner Stone of the National iel Parke Custis. Following their marriage, flattery – he detested vice…THE eyes of Monument, on the 4th of July next. Most Washington adopted the children as his these then instant Colonies were lifted to Sincerely Yours, Elisha Whittlesey”. After own. $1,000 - up WASHINGTON. On him his Country years of fundraising, design and develop- called – his voice responded to their cry. He ment, excavation for the foundation of the quit the scenes of rural bliss for the hor- Washington Monument began early in 1848. rors and fatigues of war…BUT it was not The cornerstone was ceremoniously placed the gallant armies of Britain alone he had on July 4, 1848. When the cornerstone was to combat; - no, but innumerable exigencies laid, a number of items including Bibles, perplexities and discordant opinions, which pamphlets, addresses and other items were convulsed our Country, created jealousies, placed within for posterity. This letter refers excited suspicion, and perpetually spread to an address by J. S. Lyn which was to be alarms…WASHINGTON never drew his placed in the cornerstone during the cer- sword to hew a road to fame…”. There is emony. This letter, written less than three much more outstanding content through- THE MASSACHUSETTS ROOM AT weeks prior to the corner stone ceremony out. 5¾” x 9½”. The pamphlet has some MT. VERNON offers a seldom seen first hand account as roughness at the extreme right margin and to the workings of the committee preparing 74) 6 ½” x 4 ¼” Photograph. Back stamp light foxing, but the condition is fine. $400 - up for the dedication of one of America’s most reads: Library Massachusetts Room Mount recognizable monuments. Accompanied by Vernon Mansion Copyrighted by Luke Dil- an early one page letter detailing the letter lon photographer to Mount Vernon Of- and Whittlesey. $500 - up fice at Pullman’s Gallery 935 Penn Avenue, Washington D.C” Very Fine. $40 - up

“I am not afraid to die. When the aged say ‘I have no pleasure in my days’, I cannot complain with them. I have pleasures far greater than my pains.”

JOHN ADAMS SURVEYS HIS LIFE AT 75 “DISEASE MAY MAKE ME AS QUERULOUS, AS I THINK OTHERS HAVE BEEN. BUT NO DISEASE, NO PAIN, NO DISTRESS I HOPE WILL EVER SHAKE MY CONFIDENCE IN THE WISDOM AND BENEVOLENCE OF THE UNIVERSAL GOVERNMENT.”

77) JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826) 2nd President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “John Adams.” Two pages, 8” x 9 ¼”. Quincy. May 13, 1811. Framed alongside a portrait engraving of Adams and a transcription of Adams’ letter to 26 ¼” x 14” overall in an original Goodspeed’s Book Shop Inc. framed, dated and numbered: “2/28/68 No. 423.” Adams writes to Judge Sewall, DAVID SEWALL (1735-1825) Massachusetts attorney and judge:

“I am much obliged by your kind favour of the 24th of April. The esteem, the affection and I may say, the veneration which I conceived for our Class Mate Hemenway at College; tho’ I have never seen him more than twice or thrice, and then only for a few moments since we took our degrees; have never been diminished; but rather increased from year to year. His release from the torments of a Cancer is no doubt to him inexpressible gain. Wentworth, Gardner, Sewall, Dalton Whitemore and Adams, are all who remain of the Class of 1755. This indeed is a greater number than can be found in any other class of equal antiquity; at least in proportion to the whole number. Our contemporaries fall around us, in such numbers that scarce an obituary in a newspaper can be read without present- ing a memento. Cushings, Lincoln Willard Webber, Dana and a multitude of others and in the small circle of my acquaintance in this town some of them, my school mates and earliest acquaintances have dropped within a few months and several of my dearest friends and relatives at and above forescore, are quivering like the dying lamp, and like myself, over the grave. These are warnings indeed and I am not inattentive to them. I know not what to think of the saying of the Patriarch ‘Few and evil have been the days of my years.’ The Prophet was too peevish and fretful. My days have been many, and I will not say, I cannot say they have been evil. I can still deliberately say I love to live, and shall be thankful for a continuance of life: but I am not afraid to die. When the aged say ‘I have no pleasure in my days’, I cannot complain with them. I have pleasures far greater than my pains. This felicity possibly may be the effect of health. Disease may make me as querulous, as I think others have been. But no disease, no pain, no distress I hope will ever shake my confidence in the wisdom and benevolence of the Universal Government. I am very sorry that I did not think to enjoin upon my son, to pay his respects to you, on his journey to the eastward. I may say with Mr. Bollan I some times have wit but it generally comes too late. I am sir, your affectionate classmate and sincere friend, John Adams”

DAVID SEWALL served as a member of the York Committee of Correspondence, the Legislative Council of Massachusetts, and as a Delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1779-1780. In 1789, Washington nominated Sewall to be the first judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine, a position he held until 1818.

In addition to Sewall, Adams makes reference to a number of additional individuals who graduated from Harvard along with Adams in 1755. Among these classmates are JOHN WENTWORTH (1737-1820) British colonial governor who was forced to leave New Hamp- shire in 1775, and TRISTRAM DALTON (1738-1817) American politician and Senator from Massachusetts.

Aside from Adams’ fond remembrances of his Harvard acquaintances, this letter offers a powerful commentary on mortality inspired upon the recent death of a former classmate. Quoting Genesis 47:9, in which Jacob states to the Prophet: “Few and evil have been the days of my years,” Adams expresses an opposing contentment with his life, embracing his long-life without regret. No doubt contem- plating both his political and personal successes, Adams encapsulates his philosophy of life with an inspiring and eloquent calmness. $12,500 - up

27 A Superb Printed Silk Broadside Of Andrew Jackson’s Farewell Address

80) [ANDREW JACKSON]. A large printed silk broadside displaying the entire text of Andrew Jack- son’s Farewell Address to the American Abigail Adams Calling Card People. Jack- A Rare Pennsylvania Pay Document son delivered For Service In The Electoral College; 78) A 2 7/8” x 1 3/8” calling card. The card the address In This Election, Andrew Jackson Was reads: “Mrs. Adams.” Based upon the style on March 4, Re-elected of the calling card, it is presumed to belong 1837 upon to ABIGAIL ADAMS (1797-1801). First his retirement 82) (ELECTORAL COLLEGE). DS. 1pp. Lady of the United States. According to from the 7 3/4” x 5”. Harrisburg. December 5, 1832. John H. Young’s 1879 book Deportment, presidency. A A rare Electoral College document paying when cards were delivered by the card bear- couple of mi- “George McCulloch Esquire, the sum of er they were folded at the upper right cor- nor splits and light repair. Fine. $1750 - up twenty eight & 80/100 dollars being the ner. Our calling card shows a deliberate fold amount of his pay as an Elector for Presi- in the upper right, a sign that Adams herself dent and Vice President of the United States delivered this card. This calling card comes of America.” In the election of 1832, Jack- rom the collection of BENJAMIN OGLE son was re-elected. Split at fold repaired on TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor was involved verso with archival tape. The piece has two in real estate in the Washington D.C. area “X” cut cancellations and is in fine condi- and was also the owner of the Willard Ho- tion overall. A rarely seen piece. $400 - up tel. Mounting trace on verso. Else Very Fine. $500 - up EARLY NEW ORLEANS AND ABOUT PRESIDENT ANDREW ANDREW JACKSON JACKSON

83) Autograph Letter Signed. New Or- leans, June 19,1837, 8” x 10” 3 pp. with integral address leaf. To Miss Lorraine H. Fisk, Keeseville, New York from brother Elbridge. General family news and about President Jackson “...We have the old cry here ‘Poor Old Gen’l. Jackson...’ has to bear the sins of the A Choice Printed Silk Broadside whole commercial Presentation Of The Sword Worn By Of Andrew Jackson’s First Inaugural world not only our Andrew Jackson Throughout His Address own country but Military Campaigns all the other side 81) [ANDREW JACKSON]. A choice silk of the Atlantick 79) [ANDREW JACKSON]. Addresses broadside of Andrew Jackson’s first inau- (sic)- poor Old of the Presentation of the Sword of Gen. gural address. Framed to an overall size of Man, he has an Andrew Jackson to the Congress of the 16” x 21”. March 4, 1829. Printed on silk by abundance to an- United States, delivered in the Senate and Richard C. Langdon, Xenia, Ohio. Complete swer for surely...” House of Representatives, Feb. 26, 1855. text of Andrew Jackson’s address. A lovely The author was 40 pages. 5/8” x 8 7/8”. Printed by Bever- graphic broadside depicting an eagle at top likely commenting on Specie Issue & Bank- eley Tucker, Washington, 1855. Brown hard supported by ornate pillars with wonderful, ing policies of great controversy at the time. bound cover with gold gilt lettering. Cover fine detail. Some minor light dampstaining At end is penciled note passing letter on to shows some light wear. Some very minor mentioned for accuracy. Overall a nice clean sister Mary, sharing news from their broth- discoloration on a few pages. Fine. example of this rare early silk. Fine. er and advising her to take onion juice to $400 - up $2,000 - up suppress her cough “...take a teaspoon full every time you feel inclined to cough...” Fine. $300 - up

28 SEEKING ANDREW MARTIN VAN BUREN JACKSON’S AUTOGRAPH

84) 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 Martin Van Buren Calling Card to send you the autograph of General Jack- 87) MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782-1862). son has not been for- Eighth President of the United States. His gotten … I addressed 2 ¾” x 1 ½” gilt-edged calling card. The him a note on this sub- card reads: “Mr. Van Buren.” This calling ject to which he made card comes from the collection of BENJA- a reply and in which he MIN OGLE TAYLOR (1796-1868). Taylor acknowledge the honor which your request was involved in real estate in the Washing- implied: but this note was mislaid and there- ton D.C. area and was also the owner of upon Icharged a divine little widow who is the Willard Hotel. Mounting trace on verso. a member of the family at the Hermitage to Else Very Fine. $500 - up recover it … she has always said that the next MARTIN VAN BUREN WRITES TO time I came she would be sure to have it … SECURE A POST IN THE The old Hero if he lives, which is exceed- CUSTOMS HOUSE FOR ingly doubtful will be seventy seven years AN ACQUAINTANCE of age the fiftieth of the coming March …’ A friend of Andrew Jackson, Alfred Balch was appointed Commissioner of the Indian 86) MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782-1862) Treaties during Jackson’s presidency. Subse- President of the United States. Autograph quently, Balch was appointed federal district Letter Signed, “M Van Buren.” Two pages, court judge for the state of Florida by Presi- 7 7/8” x 9 7/8”. Lindenwald. July 9, 1845. dent Van Buren in 1840. Very Fine. Addressed on integral leaf to Coln. S.W. $200 - up Lawrence Esquire New York.” Van Buren writes, in part: “ Private … I have had in- A PHRENOLOGICAL ACCOUNT numerable applications to write to you on OF MARTIN VAN BUREN the subject of appointments all of which I have virtually declined & have contented 85) Autograph Letter Signed. One myself with certifying to the characters of page, 7 3/4” x 12 7/8”. Green- the applications whenever I could do so … burgh. July 6, 1839. Addressed on in- A case has however been presented to me tegral leaf. The letter reads, in part: which does not admit of a refusal. Mr. John “…I had the pleasure of seeing the Presi- S. Vosburgh formerly of this town holds VAN BUREN AND dent (Martin V. Buren) the 5th, and if I the place of inspector by the appointment JOHNSON TICKET were able to judge as accurately from ap- of Mr. Van Ness. Mr. Vosburgh is the son pearance as Phrenologists pretend to from of an old Neighbor & friend of mine who the bumps I should say he is a Man of in- has always been a thorough Democrat … 88) Presidential electoral ticket promoting tense thought, quiet of apprehension, and When his friends applied to Mr. Van Ness Democratic presidential candidate Martin profound of judgement[sic]; A penetrating for a place in the Custom - House for Mr. Van Buren and his running mate Richard eye, and easy in his manners-. I think we will Vosburgh he consulted with me in regard M. Johnson in the state of Virginia, with all elect him again…” Aside from this account to his acceptance of it, declaring that poor 23 districts and their candidates listed. The of Van Buren, our author speaks about as he was, he would except [sic] it if by ac- 15th district has been amended with added his recent travels and the overabundance cepting he would improve his standing in paper and a manuscript alteration. 6” x 9” of English cherries. Minor dampstaining, the Democratic ranks … Mr. Vanbough is Light age toning. Jeremiah McCulluck has paper loss. Small tears at bottom and top abundantly capable & I have no doubt faith- signed the verso, and his signature bleed edge, not affecting text. Else Very Good. ful in the discharge of his official duties …” through the bottom edge of the paper, else $250 - up Very Fine. $1,200 – up Fine. Early and Rare. $300 – up

29 JOHN TYLER AN HISTORIC LETTER WRITTEN TO PRESIDENT ZACHARY TAYLOR JUST WEEKS INTO JOHN TYLER’S WARNING HIM OF AN IMPENDING ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT PRESIDENCY, A VISITOR NOTES THAT “…HE IS A VERY AFFABLE dered, however some scholars MAN, BUT VERY CARELESS AS TO insist the debate is still open. HIS DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE…” While the medical examinations may have concluded otherwise, 89) [Presidential] Autograph Letter. Three one of the letters offered herein pages, 7 1/2” x 9 7/8”. “Hartford,” Con- penned by an anonymous, well- necticut. May 1841. Addressed on integral placed official in the Polk ad- leaf to “Mrs. Agnes Bacon, West Newton, ministration certainly fuels the Mass.” With HART- possibility that the debate over FORD postal can- Taylor’s death remains open. cellation. The letter This fascinating and historic in part reads: “…We letter provides further insight visited Washington into one of the most mysteri- a fortnight ago last ous American Presidential con- Monday saw what troversies in history at a time of was to be seen in the great danger for the fledgling public building such nation. as the Capital, the “I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My Post Office and Patent Office, the Naval, only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.” [Zachary Taylor] 1850. New York. 8pp. Treasury, and State departments and lastly Written anonymously to President Zachary the White House where we saw the famous 91) For over 150 years, there has been con- Taylor one year into his presidency. The let- east-room &c. had an introduction to the troversy regarding the untimely death of ter writer, obviously in a high and powerful President who took special notice of me as the twelfth president of the United States, position in the government, sends a warn- I was the only lady in the company. -He is a Zachary Taylor. Well-known nationally for ing to Taylor of evil conspiracies, plots to very affable man, but very careless as to his his heroic victories during the Mexican- destroy the country and assassination. This dress and personal appearance…”A unique American War, Taylor returned from the lengthy and highly important letter offers and humorous outsider’s commentary on conflict to public adulation. As such, he was such fantastic detail and insight into the John Tyler not long after his unexpected well positioned for a run at the presidency, dangerous political environment of the pe- ascension to the presidency. Very good. which he easily secured in the first elec- riod that we have recited it in its entirety. $400 – up tion held simultaneously in all states. The national political scene was treacherous in- JAMES K. POLK deed and Taylor immediately found himself embroiled in the divisive controversy over “It seems necessary to inform you I trust I shall be suf- ficiently (intelligible). WRITTEN WITH THE QUILPEN the expansion of slavery to which he was POLK SIGNED THE opposed. While Bulwer is at Washington persons in private circles U.S. - MEXICAN PEACE TREATY are there whose influences could be readily used to divert This slavery issue, as well as a dangerous the attention of government from an investigation or im- 90) 7” x 2 ¾” The sig- state of relations with Great Britain which pede its action. Emissaries have been out lately to assas- nature above was writ- had existed in the previous few years lead- sinate a citizen of this country. ten with a quil pen made ing up to his election created a highly vola- with an Eagle feather with tile and emotionally charged political envi- Since about the 3rd of this month he has been in great which James K. Polk the ronment both at home and abroad. peril. It is believed that a kind of management through the press and paid writers is designed to cover and obscure President of the United the question, which is both vitally and practicably allied State signed his first Mes- to the mode of opposition to the coconspiratory and evil sage to Congress and the purposes entertained by the existing interest — the exist- The landscape was littered with potential bill to admit Texas as a ing order of things in England. It will be well to mark state and the Treaty of enemies, political and otherwise. It was the influences upon the press closely. Peace between the Unit- long held that Taylor was a victim of a well ed States and Mexico. placed assassin. Many had postulated that The Pen is now in the Keeping of The he was poisoned with arsenic. In 1991, after years of debate, his body was exhumed. As a citizen I have a right, and it is my duty to write my Tenn. Hist Society at the capital Nashville. sentiments plainly to you. With true lights before you it $300 - up Scientific examination concluded that there was no evidence suggesting he was mur- is my belief that your own strong mind will direct things aright.

30 Persons who would attempt to defraud the people of their I know he had been employed to assassinate me; that he rights, by hired voters in this country, are quite as bad, in had stted that this man not only had his signature with my opinion, as those who are base enough to be employed others to a banded gang, but that he had the signature of Had a war ensued, I should have been driven to the for- to commit perjury when giving their votes. my brother in law and other persons, to other papers, and est, and pursued for extermination, in order carry out the that there were persons on the other side of the Atlan- designs of conspiratory proceeding. If I had fallen by the Mr. Clayton can answer you whether or not any persons tic connected in the same manner. I cannot now question are now in his confidence who were accused of what was these statements in my own mind. The most strenuous assassins hand, the happenings and institutions of this termed pipe laying in 1840, in New York. If their should and persevering yet cautious means have been used to test country would as certainly have been assailed by future be, allow me to suggest, that your Excellency satisfy your- them. Where the labours of intelligence have prevailed to hands under those conspiratory designs as if the calami- self as to the as to the justness of those allegations, before elicit facts in this case, the rack(?) might have failed. Yet ties of war had been hitherto, suddenly and treacherously yielding weight to their opinions, in any thing - If true, did I move, or attempt to move one step, I should be called imposed upon us, by an expose of the conspiracy itself it is probable, that some of the persons were got into the insane: headed; thus, at every point, and thus weaken Scrape unreflectingly, at dinners or suppers and did not the modes of defense, without obtaining aid or protection. and with the causes originating it, and the political secret appreciate the extent of the designs or know the source The last news of the person who was then said to have and historical fact, so carefully concealed by the English from which they originated. been at the Springs in Virginia (was been ?) that he was Government, and so expensively guarded. in London, shouting with the nobility, at Crockfords. The origin of the affair was in England. If the project had succeeded, the happiness and interests of the people There are reasons for the most profound and conspiratory of this country would have fallen beneath a system of proceeding and for my destruction preliminarily for the I send herewith the Atlas. An article - the concluding financial complexities and false elections. The plan to mar objects to be attained under those proceedings. No person part - induces me to conjecture - that persons here may be this country, tributory to the maintenance of the English who knows me will believe, I think, that I could be made system by auxiliary complexities and disorganization, an instrument in the hands of any persons to rivet the employed, by the English Government through agencies failed. chains of a people to a system of financial Monarchy and here. It is my most earnest wish, Sir, that you may be Despotism; or that I could be brought into any secret or enabled to see every thing, and misapprehend nothing. In that period, as now, attempts were made to destroy the traitorous purposes towards the soil which has sheltered male representative of the exiled family, the other branch my father and afforded me its genial support. Of my /private/- New York Jany 23, 1850” in this country was in against him, by some secret ar- existence is a hindrance to evil designs I shall endeavor to rangement. preserve it. The fact of its continuance is no evidence that attempts have not been made to deprive me of it; and, if A person who had been employed and knew some part the country is now safe, it is no evidence, it has not been of the intrigues, said he never saw the play of Richelieu in danger. The content of this detailed missive surely without being reminded of the affair. I had not then seen speaks for itself. In all likelihood, this dire the play, or at least had no recollection that I had seen or In 1845, there was a partial demonstration as if to touch warning to the president was penned by a read it - I obtained a copy, and upon reading was forcibly the object of conspiracy; there was then organized gangs in reminded of its analogy, in many respects. That there are this country sufficient to lay every Atlantic City in ashes; highly placed member of the Polk admin- conspiratory papers, I do not doubt. An important part there was an English fleet at sea sufficient to strip the sea istration, though we’ve been unable to de- of them, might, I think, upon one occasion have been of our entire mercantile and naval marine, and blockade termine who. This frightening letter surely obtained, provided that there had been a healthy and ef- every port. Who will say that under such calamities, the would have been of grave concern to the ficient action, in the police and magisterial departments to public mind would not have staggered and reeled? The set out with. It is quite certain to me, that there is nothing country was open to danger. The great fire in this City president. When placed within the back- encompassing in those departments in this City unsup- in 1845, I believe was the work of a gang so organized; drop of the harsh political climate both at ported by the application of means and strong influences. there was a doubt on the minds of the conspirators as to home and abroad, Taylor must have felt what might be dared, or attempted in the then existing I think it was in 1845, passing by a book shop, a man relations between the two countries. If an expose had been threatened at nearly every turn. This letter stept from the door with an extra newspaper in hand, attempted to be forced by persons of weight and authority clearly demonstrates the conditions that just after an arrival – and desired me to go with him, to carry it through, the direst consequences might then existed to foster the long-held beliefs that or send some person with him, to the Virginia Springs. have ensued. He said that there was a person there, who had papers Taylor may have been assassinated. While in his trunk, of utmost consequence – that the possession In July I think of 1845 the fire took place, and after- the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty was signed in of them was of utmost consequence, and that they would wards, in the same month the Unicorn Steamer lay for 1850 easing some of the tensions between implicate persons of highest respectability in this City. some time within Pistol Shot of the Battery. I do not know, that any thing has yet transpired, publicly as to the United States and Great Britain, politi- His own signature was upon a paper in this mans pos- the object of her visit. I think it was in August of that cal foes in favor of slavery’s expansion at session: he had been employed by this man to assassinate year Lord Palmerston, proposed to arm the militia of home clearly abounded with motivation to me, had been much with him, and became in some manner England. For What? carry out an attempt on the president’s life. possessed of secrets, beyond the point of assassination – the newspaper, which he held in his hand, contained a The Unicorn may have been here to carry away, or af- This letter offers what is perhaps some of remark made by the Duke of Wellington, that the throne ford an asylum for evil persons; or to abduct me. I was so the most shocking political content to come closely hunted at that time as to deem it scarcely prudent was in danger. I had held no conversation with this man, to market in quite some time. $12,500 - up of a political character, what ——?. to sleep two nights at a place. I was alone, friendless, emaciated by care and almost distracted. If Mr. Polk was with you, he could not but say that I had done my duty to him and the country, without claiming protection beyond a voluntary and prudential disposition to grant it.

31 GENERAL NATHAN KIMBALL TO GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR

2cd Ind Regt. I had the honor to command a com- fought bravely at Buena Vista – because you don’t pany – being its Capt and I know the conduct of correct your detailed report of that glorious battle the regiment during that day having joined the Regt & they say you have the proper & sufficient official of Mississipians, under Col. Davis with a portion datta to enable you to correct that report. of my company after the retreat of our regt & I remained with Col. Davis commanded until our General – you can immagine our feelings here when regt was rallied & brot back by Lt. Col Haddon we hear all this – having been under you – having & even then my Company continued next to the served under you in that battle & venerating you flank of Col. Davis regt. I do know that the Regt as I do- it goes hard to hear this, and I wish you of Col Bowles – retreated by orders - & that it to condescend to answer this that I may meet your was rallied again – but Col Bowles neglected to join enemies - & the enemies of my state – these barely 92) [ZACHARY TAYLOR] 1848. Indiana. it & thus it was unrecognized – as a distinct regt. fawning sycophants – I know that you are willing to 4 pp. An outstanding letter of rarely seen Altho it participated in every engagement but one do Justice to my brave associates in arms of the 2cd content related to the Mexican-American Regt. Ind. Volunteers & that you will do it in an War with fascinating content regarding – in which the Miss. Regt. Was engaged- It was in individual capacity in answering this - & officially “slanderous” comments made by General the engagement when the charge by the Lancus was if you have the proper official datta to go upon – I Taylor against the 2nd Indiana Regiment made against Miss. & third Ind. Regt. & contrib- enclose a paper notice ..one of my efforts in your in Taylor’s heroic and legendary Battle of uted in the glorious repulse of the Mexicans – But behalf, and I do hope that you will pardon the (lib- Buena Vista, the victory which arguably this is rather foreign to the purpose. erty) I have taken in thus addressing you that you gave him the Presidency: I am anxious to know whether or not you have of- will grant me an answer, for by it we will be able to “Fredericksburg Washington County Indi- ficially received the supplemental report of General defend you and ourselves. ana August 17, 1848 Lane of the proceedings of the Court of Inquiry – in the Cause of Lane & Bowles & also whether Accept General appearances of high consideration General, or not one or both of those documents don’t furnish & esteem and my wishes for your success & hap- sufficient evidence of the gallant bearing & good piness and believe sir Respectfully Your Obt Servt You will pardon the liberty I take in addressing you conduct of the 2cd Ind Regt. To cause you to make Nathan Kimball this, asking of you an answer in regard to a subject a supplemental or a corrective report to the Detailed which you have already been troubled considerably report made by you in regard to that regt. in the Late Capt. G. Comp. 2nd Ind Vol. about and which you have already answered satis- battle of Buena Vista. factorily to most whigs – to wit. The incorrectness PS You will see on the first page of the paper and of your report in relation to the conduct of the 2cd The Leaders of the Cass party are denouncing you article over the signature of “Justice” which I wrote Ind. Regiment in the great battle of Buena Vista on that account. They denounce & stigmatize all & also on 2nd page an editorial in relation to my Feby 22nd & 25th. 1847. of us who support you – as cowards & slanderers effort on the stump. N Kimball.” On reverse: “Majr – As I was in that battle and knew the conduct of Genl Zachary Taylor Baton Rouge, Louisiana” You are aware that the leaders of the Cass party that regt - & the causes that produced the misfor- Frederickburg, Ind August 17, 1848 Nathan in Indiana are endeavering to injure your prospects tunes of our regt – and the cause of your making Kimball Late Captain 2cd Ind Vol. In rein the state by Charging you with having slandered your detailed as you did – I have been called upon gard to the battle of B.V. the 2cd Regt of Indiana and Vol. (Col Bowles) in to take the stump by your friends & by my own your report, this charge is clearly and satisfactorily desire to see your cause successful & the truth to To be attended to Baton Rouge from In- settled by your letters to Hon G.G. Dunn M.C. triumph by lending my feeble aid – this I have done, as also – the charge “that you neglect and refuse to diana Troops” 4 pp. Integral address leaf. but I have been assailed on all hands, by the papers Included with the letter is the page from correct said report having the proper Datta before and stump orators of the opposition. I have told the you by which you can correct.” But the charge is still “The Salem News” (Salem Indiana, Tues. people that you were not to blame – that your report made against you ; & it is said by persons who con- Aug 1, 1848) that General Kimball refers was made up from the reports of your subordinates. tributed to those reports – that the proceedings of to, where he is anonymously published as Wool, Lane & c. I have compared all of the re- the Court of enquiry which was had for Genl Lane “Justice.” A docketed postcript in Taylor’s ports and have shewn that yours is milder than any (?) & Col. Bowles & the supplemental report of hand states “To be attended to Baton Rouge, from other. They say in answer that – now having all the Lane – were forwarded to you and that they contain Indiana Troops”. proper & sufficient datta to go upon you refuse to the datta for a connection of your report of that correct. I point them to your letter to Dunn – they battle – as relates to the conduct of that Regiment. Extraordinary first-hand account of the still say that you now have those proper documents But that you still refuse to correct.” Now General Battle of Buena Vista and a fantastic dem- & still you refuse – Genl Lane, Col Lane, are I am an humble one – a supporter of the “Taylor onstration of political support for the fu- & Fillmore” ticket. I am an Indianan & I was now making speeches in this state – in which you ture president. Fine. $3,500 - up in the Battle of Buena Vista & a member of the are barely slandered & denounced – because – as they say – you refuse to do Justice to Indianians who

32 PRESIDENT TAYLOR JANE PIERCE ALS MOURNING SERMON 96) JANE PIERCE (1806-1863) First Lady of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “Jane Pierce.” Four pages, 5” x 8”. Andover. March 11, 1862. Pierce writes 93) God’s Hand In Human Events. A to her brother, in part: “ … Fanny wrote huge Sermon, Preached accounts of the snow in Maine which I suppose In The Bleecker is by this time sinking away as it is here ... Sis- Street Church On ter Mary although very well, has been troubled The 14th July, 1850. a good deal with the lame limb which you know Sermon preached she injured on her journey to New York ... a niece and mourning the of Mr. Aikens, Mrs. White & her little daughter Death Of President have been here for several weeks. She is a great Taylor. 19pp. Yel- invalid and they have been very unfortunate in a low wraps with back pecunious way. We all feel much sympathy for her page separated, o/w husband in seeking business, as so many are now Fine condition. ... My husband is at N. hamp just now and last $175 – up week in Boston on business, but has found a part of the time here very quietly this winter and has MILLARD FILLMORE fortunately escaped the terrible cough which he Printed Shareholders Letter Signed By had last winter ... We are all liking Mr. Smith very much (the new pastor who has kind & Josiah Quincy Jr. For Presentation To social manners ... In January I was not often able to go to church, but of late have been Pres. Fillmore half the day most of the Sabbaths. I have had more chance to get about (for I knew you would inquire for my health) this week than last but situated as I have been have gone 94) JOSIAH QUINCY JR. (1802-1882). along as comfortably as I ought to have expected ...How fast are passing away those we American political figure from Massa- have known through our lives and we too are hastening on- may it be open “the skyward chusetts. Presentation copy of a Printed path, the heavenly oval.” Usual folds. Overall Very Fine. $1,500 - up Booklet, “Letter to the Sharehold- JAMES BUCHANAN ers of the Vermont AUTOGRAPH ALBUM FROM BUCHANAN’S TENURE Central Railroad,” Inscribed and 97) [AUTOGRAPH AL- Signed, “Hon. Mil- BUM]. Accomplished in the lard Fillmore with administration of James Bu- the respects of chanan during the period Josiah Quincy Jr.” of 1857 “ 1861. Signatories Twenty six pages, include: The President of 5 5/8” x 9 1/2”. the United States “ James A few pencil nota- Buchanan; Secretary of State “ tions in margins. Lewis Cass; Secretary of the Minor edge wear Treasury Howell Cobb; Secre- and toning. Else Fine. A nice early rail- tary of the InteriorJ. Thomp- road item with an unusual association. son of Mississippi; Secretary $250 - up of War “ John B. Floyd; Sec- retary of the Navy “ Isaac FRANKLIN PIERCE Toucey; Postmaster General “ Aaron V. Brown; Attorney General U. States “ J. S. Black; Jas. Alfred Pearch of Maryland; LETTER TO FRANKLIN PIERCE George R. Toombs; James Harlan, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Free Geo W. Jones, Dubuque, Iowa; Jno. W. Thomson, New Jersey; L. F. S. Foster, Norwich, Con.; Charles Durkee,

Wisconsin; Sam Houston, Texas; David S. Reid, N.C.; Henry Dodge, Wisconsin; Lewis 95) Document Signed. One page, 8” x 10” Cass, Michigan; J. Collamen, Vt.; John P. Hale, Dover, N.H.; Hamilton Fish, New York; Richmond. July 25, 1853. The letter, writ- Chas. Stuart, Michigan; S. A. Douglass, Chicago, Ills.; Lyman Trumbull, Illinois; Jno ten to President Pierce, states that public Bell, Tennessee; Asa Briggs, North Carolina; J. J. Crittenden, Kenty.; Nicholas Snyder, opinion calls for the removal of the pres- Washington City, D.C.; Albert M. Snyder, Nebraska; Henry Wilson, Mass.; William H. ent Marshall of the Western District of Seward; Solomon Foot, Vermont; A few additional individuals also have signed. More- Virginia & proposes that Col. Charles over, there is a lovely three stanza poem entitled Oh, Whisper what thou Feelest” writ- Blue is capable of handling that office. ten and signed by Emma Paddock. $2,500 – up Fine. $125 - up

33 Abraham Lincoln Engraving

ABRAHAM LINCOLN 102) [LINCOLN]. Engraving depicting a standing Abraham Lincoln with his hand resting upon the Emancipation Proclama- tion. 13 7/8” x 17 3/4”. Text below engraving identifies Lincoln. GENERAL ORDERS 315: SUSPEN- Engraved by T. SION OF HABEAS CORPUS Doney and en- tered in the Clerks Office of the Dis- 100) Printed Document, “General Orders trict Court for the No. 315.” Three pages, 4 3/8” x 7”. War De- Northern District PASS-CO CERTIFIED ABRAHAM partment. Adjutant General’s Office. Wash- of Illinois in 1866. Extensive soiling in LINCOLN AUTOGRAPH ington. September 17, 1863. The document border. Some dampstaining. Overall Very FRAGMENT reads, in part: “ … during the present re- Good. $200 - up bellion, the President of the United States, whenever, in his judgment, the public safety 98) ABRAHAM LINCOLN. (1809-1865). may require it, is authorized to suspend Sixteenth President of the United States. the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus President Lincoln’s Favorite Poem Autograph fragment from a larger legal in any case .... BY THE PRESIDENT OF document. Approximately 8” x1”. Over 10 THE UNITED STATES - A PROCLA- words in Lincoln’s hand, 1858. “…In the MATION. WHEREAS the Constitution 103) Printed Document, “President Lin- Circuit Court of Vermilion County—April of the United States has ordained that the coln’s Favorite. A Poem, recited by Rev. Dr. term…” This item has been authenticated privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall Vinton, at Trinity Church, April 20, 1865. and encapsulated by PASS-CO, LLC., and is not be suspended, unless when in cases of ‘Oh! Why should the Spirit of Mortal be accompanied by a Certified Silver PASS. rebellion or invasion the public safety may Proud?’ ” Ornate border. Some soiling. $1,250 - up require it ... Now, therefore, I, ABRAHAM Bleed through from pen notation on verso LINCOLN, President of the United States, affects right border. Overall Very Good. do hereby proclaim and make known to all $225 - up whom it may concern, that the privilege of the write of habeas corpus is suspended...” Extremely Fine. $250 - up

Great 1864 Presidential Campaign Broadside

101) Color Broadside. “Presidential Campaign, 1864.” 70 1/2” x 95 1/2”. Published by H.H. Lloyd & Co., B.B. Russell and L.R. Langdon. Broadside bears portraits of presidential candidates Lincoln and McClellan and vice-presidential candidates Johnson and Pendleton at top center. Along border are small portraits of PENNED ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN 14 former presidents and short biographies of ELECTION LETTERHEAD the candidates. This broadside also includes the Union and Democratic platforms and Lin- 99) Autograph Letter Signed, Chatham, coln’s and McClellan’s letters of acceptance. At R.I.. July 30, 1860. On rare beardless Lin- bottom center is a map “showing loyal states in coln election special letterhead engraved & green, what the rebels still hold in red and what published by E. Meade, Chicago. 1½ pp. the Union soldiers have wrested from them in 5¾” x 7¼”. “D. Tolcott Norton”. Atmo- yellow” Paper loss at edges, some tearing and sphere letter with discussions regarding wrinkling. Else Good. An exceptional and eye purchasing sheep; going to Orleans and a catching piece. $1,500 - up ranch in Texas. Accompanied by original postal envelope. Fine. $400 – up

34 Group Of Rich Content Letters From Union Officer Joseph H. Prime, With Great Military And Political Content, Including Commentary On Lincoln And Johnson

Group consists of four war-date letters The letter reads, in part: “ … I thought I would ‘it matter not where a man dies or is buried’ yet I would and the draft and final copies of two try and write a few words to you to let you know how we rather die at home in the midst of friends - provided I Memorials accomplished by Prime in are all getting along out here in the ‘Sunny South’ Well have any … … although I claim no more friendship 1897. this is the coolest day so far that we have had since we with Rebels as those that I doubt not will glory in the got back fro that march up on the Peninsula … The assassination at Washington as I doubt not many of my pretended Copperhead friends will yet - the man that does 104) (1) Autograph Letter Signed, “Joe.” doctor says that the present camping ground owing to the shade f these pine trees not allowing the sun to come in so is not better than the assassin that executed the dam- Three pages, 7 3/4” x 9 3/4”. Office Pro- and dry the ground … Well it has been almost a whole nable deed and as Shakespeare says ‘I’d let him stare in vost Marshall 2nd Div. 25th A.C. March 26, year since I enlisted and it has been the longest year that the midst of Desert land with lakes of pure water flow- 1863. The letter reads, in part: “ … We had I ever saw … If I was only as free as I was one eyar ago ing around just out of his reach … there I’d let him die another review today and this time big Uncle Abra- today when they caught me in the service of Uncle Sam enduring all the pains of Hell” … We have still to hope ham himself and such a crowd for a body guard you they would have to draft me … Well we hear that hey that Andy Johnson will prove to be the right man in the never saw. There was Lieut. General Grant - Maj. have drafted in N.H. and we are very anxious to hear right place and administer the affairs of government well Generals Meade Warren and Weitzel and a dozen who are drafted in Barnstead and Strafford … I should as he has taken the initiatory course well and by his late other Maj. Generals that I did not know about like to know how they are getting along resisting the draft speeches made since the death of the President has spoken sentiments which if adhered to will wipe out the stain of - forty (40) Brigadiers Generals any quantity of down in Strafford and I really hope they have not done it and still I don’t care much for if they have they have his first political acts of getting drunk at the day of his Colonels - Lieut. Colonels Majors, Captains and probably learned by this time how useless it is to resist the inauguration … ” Overall Very Fine. Lieutenants, a whole Battalion of Cavalry and last government, just let them remember that every citizens though by no means least Mrs. Lincoln and her owes allegiance to the law and that the conscription act is (4) Autograph Letter Signed, “ Joseph.” youngest son a boy I should think about twelve or a law … the man that resists it is nothing but a traitor Two pages, 5” x 8” Dover NH. April 21, thirteen years old. Mrs. Lincoln was on horseback and as such should be hung to the nearest tree and I could 1862. Accompanied by original envelope. and is a first rate rider and looks well on horse- help do it … it would not make any difference for me who The letter was written just prior to Joseph’s it was for I should not wish for any relationship to exist back, in fact a great deal better than when walking. entry into the Army and contains lesser per- Lincoln was looking very pale and thin, much more between me and a traitor … We hear that all that have been drafted are at Concord and that the 5th NH Vols. sonal content. Fine. so than I ever saw him looking before and I hear are guarding them … I am going to send you a pass that that he has been sick. Grant was looking as usual I had to go to Norfolk with the other day for you to see (5 &6) Accompanied by drafts and the final only he has shaved off his mustache. He wore that how many hands it had to go through before I could go a printed copy of two Memorials written by same old had all drooped down like a roosters tail distance of perhaps three miles and a half … I hear this Prime as a member of the Committee on in a shower. General Ord is a man about sixty-five afternoon that instead of moving tomorrow we are to have Resolution. The Memorials, dated April 1st (65) years old and his hair and whiskers are white a review of this division … Since the fight as Suffolk and 3rd, 1897, honor Chaplin Charles H. as snow … While I had the chance of taking off we have been called Getty’s Fighting Division although Berry and Henry O. Huntress, respectively. my hat to the President today and would have liked don’t see the fight in me and I am one of the Division I Overall Fine. very much to have had you here to have seen the suppose. Well I suppose if Warren has been drafted he has paid his three hundred and got clear … I should like Joseph H. Prime enlisted in August of 1862 military display as well as to have seen Mr. & to see John Yasker Rufus Yap and a few others … but as a Corporal in the Union Army. The fol- Mrs. Lincoln but I would have given much more to I suppose that would commit suicide before Rufus should have been at home with you where I could have had so that by that means Rufus would be exempt as the only lowing month he mustered into F company a quiet bath with you. We are to be in readiness to support of a widowed mother and I suppose Gil Yasker of the NH 13th Infantry. In 1864, Prime move at a moments warning with four days rations would do the same for John if he had not money enough applied for a commission as a Lieutenant and the first Division is now holding the lines that to pay for his release from the drafting rolls … we shall in the 7th Regiment United States Colored our Division held yesterday … The Review did not have no soldiers to help us finish the war except those that Troops, which he was granted. Following occupy more than forty (40) minutes after Lincoln don’t have their pockets lined with gold but then a heart the war, he returned home to his wife, Han- can as well beat beneath coarse garments as fine ones … arrived although we had to ride the whole length of nah, in New Hampshire. I have staid out here long enough and seen enough of the the line and then have the whole line pass us at the war to be heartily tired of it … ” A few splits at station of the reviewing Officers … Well I am hop- A nice lot with insightful military and politi- folds. Overall Fine. cal content, including great commentary on ing to get a letter from my darling tonight when the both Abraham Lincoln and Andrew John- mail comes and I think I had ought to as this is the (3) Autograph Letter Signed, “Joe Prime.” son. $2,500 - up second one that I have written … ” Usual folds. Four pages, 5” x 8”. U.S. Genl. Hospital A few hole at intersection of folds. Overall Point or Rocks Va. April 19, 1865. Accom- Very Good.. panied by original envelope printed with an “illustrated history of the ‘Stars and (2) Autograph Letter Signed, “Joe.” Four Stripes’” The letter reads, in part: “ … While pages, 7 5/8” x 9 5/8”. Camp 13, N.H. I sit here writing I can hear the rifles of the escort firing a Vols. Near Portsmouth Va. Tuesday morn- volley over some poor fellow that has just been buried here ing half past nine o’clock. August 18, 1863. far away from friends and home. We hear men say that

35 Published by Chas. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St. NY. The first verse and chorus follows: LINCOLN AUTOGRAPH DISCHARGE STATEMENT “ The Eagle of Columbia in majesty and pride, / Still soars aloft in glory the traitors have defied, / The flag we fondly cherish, 105) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809- the emblem of our will / Baptised in the 1865) 16th President of the United blood of heroes way down on Bunker Hill States. Autograph Document Signed, / Chorus: Stock to the Wagon, the great Union wagon, / The triumphant Wagon, “A. Lincoln,” as President. One page, 3” Abe Lincoln’s bound to rise … ” Very x 1 7/8”. No place. February 20, 1865. Fine. $150 - up Lincoln writes: “Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8 1863 & be discharged.” Mounted under an engraving of Lincoln to 12 ½” x 19 ¼” overall.

On December 8, 1863 Lincoln issued a

proclamation which provided a means of repatriating “those who resume their allegiance” despite the fact that the Union and Confederacy continued to fight. With some key exceptions, former Confederates who took this oath of loyalty were granted a full pardon. $5,000 - up

CITY COUNCIL ON THE SERMON DELIVERED UPON THE DEATH OF ABRAHAM DEATH OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINCOLN PAMPHLET 105B) “The Humble Conqueror: A Dis- 105A) “Proceedings of the City Council course Commemorative of the Life and Ser- of Boston, April 17, 1865, On Occasion of vices of Abra- the Death of Abraham Lincoln, President ham Lincoln, of the United Peached to the States.” 35 pag- Cambridgeport Robert Todd Lincoln es, 5 5/8” x 9 Parish, April 23, Autograph Letter Signed 1/8”. Boston: 1865. By Rev- J.E. Farnwell & erend Henry C. Company. 1865. Badger. Boston: 105D) ROBERT TODD LINCOLN Total print of Printed for the (1843-1926) American lawyer and Secretary 350 copies. One Parish” 1865. 18 of War. Lincoln was the first son of Abra- of only 118 cop- pages, 5 7/8” x ham Lincoln. Autograph Letter Signed, ies printed on 8 ¾”. $125 - up “Robert T. Lincoln,” on his name-imprinted alternate pages. legal stationery. One page, 4 7/8” x 7 3/4”. Signed “George Framed to 10 1/4” x 13 3/8” overall. Chica- C. Montfont” at go. April 19, 1871. Lincoln writes to “Henri upper right cor- MAGNUS SONG SHEET, “ABE Gerard Esq.”: “Sir: Your letter of Apl. 15 is ner of cover by LINCOLN’S UNION WAGON.” forwarded to me from Washn. As you re- GEORGE MONTFONT, a leading mem- quest I enclose an autograph signature of Magnus Songsheet, “Abe Lincoln’s ber of the New England Genealogical Soci- 105C) my father. Yours truly, Robert T. Lincoln.” Union Wagon.” One page, 4 7/8” x 7 7/8”. ety during the mid-19th century. $125 - up Very Fine. $300 - up Hand-colored image of an allegorical fe- male at upper left and a hand-colored image of Lincoln within a gold star flanked by American flags above a small image of the U.S. Capital building at upper right.

36 MEMORIAL ADDRESS OF THE LIFE KIDDER, PEABODY AND CO.’S AND CHARACTER OF ABRAHAM TESTIMONIAL TO MRS. LINCOLN LINCOLN, TO BE DELIVERED, AT THE REQUEST OF BOTH HOUSES OF 109) Manuscript Document Signed, Kid- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, der, Peabody & Co,” on Office of Kidder, BEFORE THEM, IN THE HALL OF Peabody & Co letterhead. Two pages, 5 THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 1/8” x 8”. Boston. April 22, 1865. The doc- BY THE HON. GEORGE BANCROFT ument reads, in part: “Please find enclosed ON THE 12th OF FEBRUARY, 1866 ... check on Na- The programme goes on to provide detailed tional Bank of seating and speaker information. Hole at Commerce for center fold, affecting all pages. Paper loss at ($29) Twenty bottom of first page, not affecting text or nine dollars for border. Overall Fine. $400 - up the following subscriptions BRADY PHOTO OF to testimonial MARY TODD LINCOLN for Mrs. Lin- coln ...” The OFFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR 107) [MARY TODD LINCOLN]. Pho- subscribers list THE FUNERAL OF ABRAHAM tograph. 6” x twenty nine LINCOLN 9”. Sepia print individuals, in- mounted to orig- cluding Fran- inal stock. Taken 105E) Printed Document. Three pages, 5” cis and Oliver Peabody and Henry Kidder, x 8”. War Department, Adjutant General’s by Matthew Bra- each of whom offered a dollar toward the Office. Washington, April 17, 1865. The dy in Washington above noted testimonial. A fine association document reads, in part: OFFICIAL AR- in 1862. Some of Mrs. Lincoln and one of the nation’s old- RANGEMENTS at Washington for the slight edge chip- line financial institutions. Very Fine. funeral solemnities of the late ABRAHAM ping and minor $500 - up LINCOLN, President of the United States, loss of corners at who died at the Seat of Government, on upper and lower Saturday, the 15th day of April, 1865 “ A left. $300 - up detailed order of the procession follows.

Extremely Fine. $1,500 - up

DONATIONS IN THE MEMORY OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN

108) Letter Signed by Five individuals pledging one dollar each. One page, 5”x 8”. Boston. April 21, 1865. The document reads, in part: “ E n c l o s e d please find Massachusetts Senator Frederick the pledge of Gillett Honors Abraham Lincoln myself and family to the 110) Frederick H. Gillett (1851 – 1935). Con- cause you rep- gressman and Senator from Massachusetts, ARRANGEMENTS FOR A MEMO- resent hoping Speaker of the House of Representatives RIAL ADDRESS OF ABRAHAM it may be ac- from 1919 – 1925. Portrait with inscription LINCOLN cepted for our honoring Abraham Lincoln. 6” x 9”. Wash- late Presidents ington, Sept. 15, 29. “Lincoln is a by word

m e m o r y ” . in every house for liberty, equality & the ide- 106) [ABRAHAM LINCOLN] Printed Very Fine. als of true Americanism. Fred. H. Gillett”. Document. Four pages, 5 3/4” x 8 3/4. No $200 - up A nice tribute to Lincoln while serving as place. February 1866. The document reads, a senator. Couple of light folds. Extremely in part: ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE Fine. $175 - up

37 burg before ill health forced him to retire STODDARD COMMENTS ON HIS RESPONSIBILITIES AS from the service not long after our letter A SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT LINCOLN was written. For his valorous and meritorious service, Palmer was brevetted Briga- dier General in 1866. In addition, Palmer 111) WILLIAM O. STODDARD. (1835- served as Treasurer of the Western Union 1925) Close friend and Assistant Secretary Telegraph Company, helped to organize the to President Abraham Lincoln. Autograph legal department of the Mutual Life Insur- Letter Signed, William O. Stoddard,” on ance Company and served as President of his name-imprinted stationery. Two pages, 5 the Hahnamann Hospital. Some soiling and 3/8” x 7”. Madison, New Jersey. December a slight tear at bottom edge. Else Fine. 18, 1922. Stoddard writes to John W. Starr, $225 -up Jr, in part: “I am sorry that I cannot send you a personal impression” relating to the ANDREW JOHNSON points you indicate. I have but a dim recall- ing of the name and of Maj. J.B. Merwin and cannot speak of his services. I almost laugh when I recall one thing more for the ben- OHIO POLITICO ON PRESIDENT efit of several writers and talkers who aver JOHNSON & ELECTIONS that they knew Lincoln. I knew him ...during several years I was in absolute charge of his 114) An Ohio Politico On President John- correspondence, of all things coming to him by the mail as well as other important ac- son & Congressional Elections. Autograph tions the inquiries could have been all the while at my elbow, they would doubtless have Letter Signed, “John Bacon.” Three pages, discovered his extreme reticence and constant refusal to let himself out” incidentally on 8” x 12 ½”.Springfield. May 22, 1866. Ba- public or private affairs.” $1,000 - up con writes concerning business, the weather, the year’s crops and politics. Concerning the latter, Bacon writes: “…Politically I am in the fog. I fear there will be trouble ahead JAMES E. KELLEY SKETCH OF OLIVER HAZARD PALMER and while I think the President is acting very WILLIAM O. STODDARD REQUESTS A DISCHARGE FROM badly I think Congress is to blame, I think SECRETARY OF WAR STANTON 112) JAMES EDWARD KELLEY (1855 had the proper efforts have been made they “ 1933) American sculptor and illustrator might have got along … I have not much fault to find with the vetoes, the last one I who spe- 113) Autograph Letter Signed, “O.H. Palm- cialized in er.” Three pages, 4 7/8” x 7 7/8”. Washing- think was perfectly right I see by the papers d e p i c t i n g ton. February 28, 1863. Palmer writes to his you are having trouble to Elect a Senator people and wife, in part: “I have worked up my courage in Connecticut. Ohio elects Congressmen events of to the sticking point and this morning pre- this fall. I do not think we will have much trouble we may lose one or two Union A m e r i c a n sented my papers to the Sec. of War asking Members but hope not, our people are not wars, par- to be relieved … he glanced over the papers disposed to enter into the quarrel and will ticularly the and simply remarked it was a strong case not harm anything to do with the Cop- A m e r i c a n but they disliked to part with good officers. perheads … There may be some trouble Civil War. 8” I think my resignation will be accepted. It in making the Nominations for Congress x 11”. Pen- is possible I may be required to go to the … There will be some opposition to our cil sketch of Regt. and offer it there … It has required a Congressmen Shellabarger but I think he William O. good deal of effort to reach this point but will be nominated he appears to be making Stoddard by I am so thoroughly satisfied that my duty quite a reputation for himself, he has but James E. Kelly. William O. Stoddard Private is at home that I dare not let the pride of Secretary to President Lincoln” signed Kel- little personal popularity, he is as cold as an feeling control … I met Genl. Sumner yes- ly Oct. 27, 1921”. Top right corner missing, iceberg, but has shown more talent his [?] terday … He seemed very glad to see me. far removed from sketch and would easily previous thought to possess…” SAMUEL I told him I thought of retiring. He said matte out. Notation on verso indicates that SEHLLABARGER (1817-1896) was a don’t do it at present at any rate … I was this item was purchased from Dr. Gordon U.S. Representative from Ohio. Very Fine. very glad to meet & find him so cordial…” Stoddard, grandson of William O. Stod- $250 - up In 1862, Oliver Hazard Palmer assumed dard. Very Fine. $1,000 - up the rank of Colonel in the 180th NY Regi- ment and served bravely at the Battles of South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericks-

38 ULYSSES S. GRANT

AN ACCOUNT OF A VISIT BY PRESIDENT GRANT

“…Well the President had Flossie upon his leg about a dozen times and gave her as many kisses…Flossie said he kissed them all, but he kept pulling her on his lap all the time and kissing her. I presume from the peevish way Flossie told us about it that she did not so fully appreciate it…” Scene On The Beautiful Hudson River

115) Autograph Letter Signed. Eight pages, 117) 11 1/2” x 10 black and white photo- 5” x 7 ¾”. Home. February 12, 1873. Ac- graph of the Hudson River. Mounted to a companied by a severely damaged original 17 1/8” x 14 1/4” sheet, which is in turn envelope. The letter reads, in part: “…Mrs. mounted to a piece of foamboard. Text Jackson and her cousin came here … and below image reads: “SCENE ON THE invited our children to attend the reception BEAUTIFUL HUDSON RIVER, In Front of President Grant at their house … They of General Grant’s Resting-Place, the Day gave a dinner at five oclock. I dressed El- of the Burial. At the conclusion of the Cer- emonies at the Tomb, the Regimental Salute sie all in white and sent her along with our HAYES ERA AUTOGRAPH ALBUM children … Well the President had Flossie was answered by the thunder of the guns of the North Atlantic Squadron.” Some splits upon his leg about a dozen times and gave 119) A statement at the beginning of the and paper loss to larger sheet, not affecting her as many kisses…Flossie said he kissed album details the circumstances of the image. Overall Fine. $250 - up them all, but he kept pulling her on his album: “December 25, 1880. This auto- lap all the time and kissing her. I presume graphic album was signed by the President, from the peevish way Flossie told us about Cabinet, Supreme Court of the U.S. Senate, it that she did no so fully appreciate it … RUTHERFORD B. HAYES House of Representatives and others in He[Grant] went through the factory shortly 1880 and was presented to Miss Etta Gist after dinner. Our children … went over at Fairfield, Iowa in token of her fidelity to the factory and sat in their handsomest in the Baptist Church and Sunday School.” Pony Phaeton each with a flag and when RUTHERFORD B. HAYES This statement sums up the contents of the President Grant passed by them waived PARDONS A MAN CONVICTED book and a complete list of all signers is exit in honor. He stopped and took off his OF MAIL FRAUD tremely lengthy. Hayes and his cabinet sign: hat to these tiny ones. We all of us were RUTHERFORD B. HAYES; WILLIAM over there. The factory looked its prettiest 118) RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822- EVARTS; JOHN SHERMAN Secy. Trea- trimmed with flags & c. … There were great 1893). Nineteenth President and Union sury; GEORGE McCRARY, Secy. Of War; crowds assembled there. I shook hands with general during the Civil War. DS. 2 pages. RICHARD W. THOMPSON, Secy. Of the him… Jackson’s house was trimmed inside Both sides of a single sheet. 10 ¾” x 15 ¼”. Navy; D. M. Key, Postmaster General. Su- with evergreens and elegeant boquets[sic]… “Whereas Milton G. Abbot, on conviction preme Court includes: M. R. Waite, Chief There was about eighty guests Legislature of devising a scheme or artifice to defraud Justice Sup. Ct. U.S.; Nathan Clifford, As- and all, they held a public banquet at Insti- by means of the mails was sentenced by the sociate Jus. Sup. Court U.S.; N. H. Swayne, tute Hall…” Fine. $250 - up U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Asso. Jus. Sup Court U.S.; Sam. F. Miller, of Pennsylvania on the 2nd day of Decem- Associate Justice Supreme Court United CDV of ULYSSES S. GRANT ber, 1879, to pay a fine of $500, with costs, States, Dec. 2, 1879; Stephen Field, Associ- and to imprisonment for the term of 10 ate Justice of U.S. Sup. Court, Washington (1822-1885) American general and 116) calendar months…in consideration of the Dec. 3, 1879; W. Strong, Asso. Jus. Supreme President of the United States of America. premises, divers other good and sufficient Court U.S.; Joseph P. Bradley, Asso. Justice 2 1/2” x 4”. Printing under image reads: reasons me thereunto moving, do hereby Sup. Ct. U.S.; John M. Harlan, Asso. Justice “U.S. Grant , -Lt. Gen., U.S.A. Photo- grant to the said Milton G. Abbot, a full and Supreme Court, U.S., Dec. 3, 79. William graphed on the field, March 15th, 1865 by unconditional pardon.” Signed by Hayes McKinley and James Garfield both sign, H.F. Warren Waltham, Mass.” Pencil text as president. Countersigned by William thus the book contains the signatures of on verso reads: “This is not very good of Evarts as Secretary of State. Folds. Fine. three presidents. A virtual who’s who of au- Grant, it was taken in the field and it has a $2,000 - up tographs of the government of the United scowl which he has not. Mary” Some mi- States in 1880 with significant autographic nor soiling at edges and edge wear. Overall value . $3,500 - up Fine. $225 - up

39 JAMES A GARFIELD enue, (New Number 847) Bet. Portland Ave GROVER CLEVELAND and Elliot Place, Brooklyn. Particular attention given to Carte de Visite of Children…” Grover Cleveland Writes To Massa- Pencil notation on verso identifies images. chusetts Congressman John E. Russell Mounting trace on verso. Slight soiling. Referring To The “Silver League” Just Overall Fine. $125 - up A Week After His Third Nomination For The Presidency

125) GROVER CLEVELAND (1837- 1908). Twenty Second and Twenty Fourth President. 4 ½” x 6 ¾”. Three page ALS on Gray Gables, Buzzards Bay, Mass. Letter- head. Dated Aug. 1, 1892 Grover Cleveland writes to John E. Russell, Congressman from Massachusetts, “My dear Mr. Rus- sell, I was very glad to receive your letter CDV’S OF PRESIDENT and the article on the Bank Tax report. I GARFIELD AND FAMILY have been thinking of that subject a good deal, and it has seemed to me that there was much justice and politics in it. I could not 120) Group of six CDVs of various mem- help thinking that the project furnished a bers of the Garfield family. All measure “PRESIDENT GARFIELD’S FUNERAL first rate author for the Silver League. What approximately 2 3/8” x 4”. Images of MARCH” BY E. GILMORE you say on the subject is so wise and so fair President James A. Garfield, Mrs. James A. that it gives me great strength and comfort. Garfield, Harry Garfield, James Garfield, 123) “President Garfield’s Funeral March” I won’t know when I shall write a letter of Mollie Garfield and Mrs. Eliza Garfield. sheet music. Three pages, 10 3/4” x 14”. Overall Fine. $300 - up acceptance, but I hope it will be after I have Line engraving of Garfield on cover. Copy- seen you. And this leads me to say, I am de- right, 1881, by R.A. Saalfield. Published by GARFIELD CABINET PHOTO lighted to learn that we are to have you and Richard A. Saalfield, 839 Broadway, New that other good democrat under our roof 121) York. Some slight toning and edge wear. Overall Fine. $125 – up about the fifth of September. We will give 4 1/8” x 6 1/2” you a hearty welcome and cool air. I hear Cabinet Photograph that the campaign is doing very well. I do of JAMES GAR- not know much about it presently. With FIELD (1831-1881) LUCRETIA GARFIELD ALS President of the kindest remembrances from us both to Mrs. Russell I am, Yours most Sincerely, Grover United States. Text Cleveland”. Cleveland writes to Russell just under image reads: 124) LUCRETIA GARFIELD (1832-1918) “Gen. James A. Gar- First Lady of the United States. Autograph a week after the The Democratic National field. Republican Letter Inter- Convention was held from June 21 -23, 1892 Candidate for Presi- nally Signed in Chicago. At the Convention, Cleveland dent 1880” Some on her mono- was nominated as the Democrat’s candidate slight toning. Overall Fine. $125 - up g r a m m e d for the presidency. His commentary on the black bor- Bank Tax report offers a sarcastic view as to dered mourn- his thought on subjects as the Silver League ing stationery. meeting had been held in Reno, Nevada on West-Mentor June 24, 1882. The Silver League was Re- Lake, Co. June publican oriented and in direct conflict with 28, 1913. Gar- Cleveland’s supporters. While the Silver field writes, League was meeting in Reno, Democrats “Mrs. Lucretia R. Garfield asks that the Trea- rallied to endorse the nomination of Grover surer send to her the yearly tax due on her Hiram Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson as their can- property. Her address in West-Mentor Lake Co.” 122) Extremely Fine. $250 – up didates. A choice Cleveland ALS with fine CDV of James Garfield’s House. 4” x 2 content written just after his nomination for 1/2”. Backstamp reads: “Carte de Visite presidency in the contentious political race W.L. Trozell, Photographer, 319 Fulton Av- of 1892. Excellent. $1,250 - up

40 ENGRAVING OF CLEVELAND MARY HARRISON INSCRIBED ON VERSO BY W.O. STODDARD 130) MARY HARRISON (1858-1948) Second wife of Benjamin Harrison. ALS. 128) 2 3/4” x 3 1/4” engraving of Grover “Mary Lord Harri- Cleveland mounted to a 4 1/8” x 6 1/2” son,” on her mono- card. Inscribed on verso From the Presi- grammed stationery. dent at the White Three pages, 4 1/2” House W.O.S.” WIL- x 6”. April 17, 1916. LIAM O. STOD- New York City. Har- DARD. (1835-1925) rison writes in re- Close friend and As- sponse to a request sistant Secretary to for her husband’s au- President Abraham tograph. Very Fine. $125 – up Lincoln. Fine. $200 - up

WILLIAM McKINLEY GROVER CLEVELAND ALS ON EXECUTIVE MANSION STEREOVIEWS OF PRESIDENT LETTERHEAD AND MRS. MCKINLEY BENJAMIN HARRISON

126) (1837-1908)President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “Gro- 131) 1)Stereoview of “President McKin- ver Cleveland,” on Executive Mansion, ley at his desk in the White House, Wash- Washington letterhead. Two pages, 4 3/8” ington, D.C.” 2) Stereoview of “Mrs. x 7” Washington. February 7, 1888. Ac- McKinley in the Conservatory of the Ex- companied by original Executive Mansion ecutive Mansion, U.S.A.” Verso of Mrs. envelope. Cleveland writes, in part: “ Please McKinley’s stereoview identifies the image accept my sincere thanks for the beautiful in five languages. Both printed by - Under specimen of photographic art which I today wood & Underwood, Publishers. Both Fine. received from you … It is certainly a charm- $125 - up ing picture and I am quite pleased that my name should be given to a mountain … ” Tape repair on verso, not affecting signature. Minor paper loss at edges. Else Fine. MARY LOUISE HARRISON ON $2,000 - up HER FATHER, RUSSELL FARNHAM LORD, CHIEF EN- GINEER OF THE DELAWARE & GROVER CLEVELAND HUDSON CANAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET STEREOVIEW OF 129) MARY HARRISON (1858-1948). MCKINLEY WITH FOUR First Lady of the United States. Autograph 127) Presidential electoral ticket promot- GENERALS ing Democratic presidential candidate Letter Signed, “Mary Lord Harrison,” on Grover Cleveland, vice-presidential can- her personal stationary. Four pages, 6” x 6 132) WILLIAM MCKINLEY (1843- didate Thomas Hendricks, and candidates 7/8”. New York City. November 2, 1941. To 1901) President of the United States. 7” for Congressional and state offices, New Mr. John Burr. “My Dear Mr. Burr …Did x 3 1/2” stereoview, “President McKin- Hampshire, 1888. Woodcut vignette atop you know that my father—Russell Farnham ley and Major-Generals Wheeler, Lawton, with an illustration of eagle, flags and shield Lord was manager and inquirer in charge of Shafter and Kiefer” Strohmeyer & Wy- reading “Constitution and Union.” One the building and engineering of the Delaware man, Publishers, New York, N.Y. Sold by name in the County Officers list has been and Hudson Canal from 1830-1863 when Underwood & Underwood, New York, glued over with another name, apparently, a he retired in accord of ill health and whose London, Toronto-Canada, Ottowa-Kansas. change in the nominee. 3¼” x 7½”. Fine. advice was of great value to the company so Copyright 1899 by Stromeyer & Wyman. $80 - up considered by them and their engineers…” Some minor soiling. Small tear on right ste- $125 – up reoview image. Else Very Good. $100 - up

41 THEODORE ROOSEVELT WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT 137) WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT(1857- 1930). Twenty-seventh President and Su- TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S WIFE: WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT preme Court Chief Justice. 7” x 9 ¼”. TLS “THANK YOU FOR THE LOVELY on Taft’s personal ROSES” 135) WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857- stationary. Dated 1930) President of the United States. Typed New Haven, Con- Letter Signed, necticut, October “Wm. H. 28th, 1917 and 133) EDITH KERMIT ROOSEVELT Taft,” on his addressed to Mr. (1861-1948) First Lady and second wife of name imprint- Frederic H. Fuller; . Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the ed letterhead. 5 “Upon my return to United States.2pp. A.L.S on White House 3/8” x 8 3/8”. New Haven today, I stationery: “Friday, My dear Captain God- Washington, find your letter of dard, Thank you so much for the lovely D.C. Decem- October 25th, and I have had pleasure in roses, which adorned the table most suc- ber 11, 1908. writing to Senator Lippitt in regard to his cessfully at an opportune dinner party. They Taft writes: accepting the Chairmanship of your State are still fresh and lovely. I had another letter “My dear Mr. Committee. Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft.” from Kermit and as he does not mention his Pierce: I beg to Very Fine. $300 - up foot I must hope that it is all right. Sincerely acknowledge yours, Edith Kermit Roosevelt” Boldly writ- the receipt of ten, minor tone discoloration, light remnant your telegram from scrapbook glue on verso, otherwise of congratulations, received at the time of Very Fine. $175 – up the election, and to thank you for sending it and for your kind words of greeting and good wishes. Very sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft.” Some bleeding of type. Else Fine. $300 – up

TAFT THANKS A WELLWISHER AT CHRISTMAS TAFT AND THE ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION 136) WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857- 1930) President of the United States. Typed 138) WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857- Letter Signed, 1930) President of the United States. “William H. Typed Letter Signed, “Wm. H. Taft,” on Taft,” on War Department, Washington letterhead. One page, 5 5/8” x 9”. Washington. June EDITH ROOSEVELT FREE FRANK original Su- preme Court 30, 1907. Accompanied by original name- imprinted envelope. Taft writes to Mr. 134) EDITH ROOSEVELT (1861-1948). of the Unit- First Lady of the United States. Her Free ed States, Rufus A. Lane, Assistant to the Secretary, Franking Signature, “Edith K. Roosevelt,” Washington, Isthmian Canal Commission, in part: “ ... I on a 5 3/8” x 3 3/8” envelope. December D.C. letter- have your note in respect to you retention 15, 1942. With OYSTER BAY postal can- head with in the service and I shall give it proper con- cellation. Cancellation affects signature. one word au- sideration. My impression is that there will Finee. $100 – up tograph ad- be no trouble about your remaining, but I dition. One must consult with Colonel Goethals as to page, 5 3/4” the particular place which you will hold...” x 5 3/4”. Washington, D.C. December 24th, The Isthmian Canal Commission was set 1926. Taft writes to Mr. and Mrs. Charles up in 1904 to oversee the construction of J. Livingood, in part: “ … Thank you for the Panama Canal and reported directly to your kind card of Christmas greetings and Secretary of War William H. Taft. Colonel New Year’s good wishes, which Nellie and George Washington Goethals supervised I cordially reciprocate. May we all meet at the construction and the opening of the dear old Murray Bay in good condition next canal, and also served as the name sake summer … ” Mark from paper clip at upper of both the Goethals Bridge and the Go- left. Else Fine. $300 – up ethals Medal. Staining from paper clip at upper left-center. Usual folds. Overall Fine. $700 - up

42 WOODROW WILSON EDITH BOLLING WILSON bossed Massachusetts State Seal. Coolidge writes in response to a request for his auto- 140) (1872-1961), First Lady of the United graph. Mounting trace of verso. Some slight States. Autograph Letter Signed, “Edith wear. Overall Fine. $225 - up Bolling Wilson,” on 2340 S Street N W letterhead. Three pages, 4 1/4” x 6 3/8”. Washington, D.C. January 4th, 1928. Mrs. Wilson writes: “A very happy New Year to both you dear Mrs. Warren and your husband! … how dear you were to send me those lovely California greens for Christ- DAUGHTER MARGARET WILSON mas. They gave me such pleasure and ev- ON HER SISTER’S CHILDREN eryone who saw them exclaimed at their AND HER FAMILY’S CIVIC unusual beauty. … I do hope you both had ACTIVITIES a happy visit North and that you will remember how much your thought added to my content. Faithfully yours, Edith Bolling 139) MARGARET WILSON. (1886- 1944). Wilson.” $150 – up Daughter of President Woodrow Wilson and a noted opera singer. Autograph Letter CALVIN COOLIDGE Signed, “Margaret Wilson,” on The White House Washington letterhead. Three pages, CALVIN COOLIDGE WRITES THE 5 ¼” x 8”. “Waterford, Conn.” October 7, U.S. SHIPPING BOARD 1916. Accompanied by a The White House 141) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) envelope addressed to “Mr. Oliver P. New- President of the United States. Typed Let- CALVIN COOLIDGE WRITES THE man, District Bldg., Washington, D.C.” With ter Signed, “Calvin Coolidge,” on White U.S. SHIPPING BOARD URGING red two-cent stamp and WATERFORD House, Washington letterhead. One page, ADDITIONAL SHIPS BE CONN postal cancellation. Wilson writes, 7” x 9”.Washington. September 30, 1924. PLACED IN SERVICE FOR THE in part: “Dear Mr. Newman, I did not see Accompanied by United States Shipping MOVEMENT OF GRAIN your letter until last night as I have been Board envelope. Coolidge writes, in part: “ 143) “ ... It is very important that addi- away for a rest. My voice gave out because, I have your letter of I confess, I overworked it. In my enthusi- tional ships be put on the Gulf ports for September 29th and the movement of grain, and that it be done asm at being able to work again, I used it note the demands too much, and so when I saw that it needed forthwith. The information has come to me which are being made that your Board does not intend to put ad- a rest I went to Williamstown to see my sis- upon the Board for ter. You should see her babies! The little girl ditional ships on. This ought to be done at additional freight once or the favorable effect will be lost ...” is going to look like Mother, I think. But vessels by the grain I did not sit down to write to you about dealers and cotton CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) Presi- Jessie’s babies. I am afraid that I am going producers. I hope dent of the United States. Typed Letter to develop into a doting old maid aunt … you will do the best Signed, “Calvin Coolidge” on The White Then when your letter came and I realized you can to move the crops. As to the number House, Washington letterhead. One page, that the celebration had not yet come off, I and location of vessels, I leave this to your 7” x 8 3/4”. Washington. June 29, 1926. consulted with Mr. David about my going judgment ... “ Usual folds. Pin holes at upper Coolidge writes to the United States Ship- down to it. He begged me not to saying that left. Two punch holes at top edge. Overall ping Board, in part: “ ... It is very impor- I had said I would not one thing at a time Fine. $375 - up tant that additional ships be put on the and not mix music with civic center activity Gulf ports for the movement of grain, … I am very happy over Father’s promise and that it be done forthwith. The infor- to speak later at the Park View school. I am 142) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) mation has come to me that your Board really extremely sorry that I cannot be in President of the does not intend to put additional ships on. Washington for the twentieth. With my real United States. Typed This ought to be done at once or the favor- regards, Faithfully yours, Margaret Wilson.” Letter Signed, “Cal- able effect will be lost ... Of course, some A range of commentary on White House vin Coolidge” on expenses will be incurred, but the benefits stationery from Woodrow Wilson’s eldest The Common- will be of great importance to the grower’s daughter. Fine. $150 – up wealth of Massa- of grain .... “ File and staple holes at top. chusetts, Executive Some slight toning at left edge. Else Fine. Department letter- $750 – up head bearing an em-

43 CALVIN COOLIDGE ON GRACE COOLIDGE POSTMASTER GENERAL HARRY PUBLIC LIFE NEW COMMENTS UPON THE OF- 146) GRACE COOLIDGE (1879-1957) TEN OVERLOOKED GENIALITY First Lady of the United States. Auto- OF PRESIDENT COOLIDGE 144) CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) graph Note President of the United States. Typed Let- S i g n e d , ter Signed, “Calvin Coolidge,” on his name- “ G r a c e 148) HARRY S. NEW (1858-1937). Post- imprinted stationery. One page, 8 1/2” x Coolidge,” master-General. Typed Letter Signed, “Har- 11”. Northampton, Massachusetts. May 23, as First ry S. New, P.M.G.” One page, 6 ½” x 9”. 1930. Coolidge writes, in part: “ … For a Lady, on Washington, D.C. January 19, 1924. Accom- great many years I have been assisting indi- The White panied by an Office of the Postmaster Gen- viduals and newspapers to prepare articles. H o u s e , eral envelope and a The Vice-President’s I am not in public life and should like very Washington Chamber envelope with a printed “Cal- much to be relieved of that kind of work. letterhead vin Coolidge” Free-Frank. New writes, in You do not know what a great burden it bearing an part:“Mr. Coolidge was a good deal of an gets to be when you have to pursue it day embossed enigma not only to the newspaper men who after day after you are out of office. Late I Seal of were brought into contact with him, but to expect to have the picture men all together State. Wash- most of his associates. His reputation for after which the picture business of my resi- i n g t o n . maintaining quiet was one to which he was dence I hope will be closed ...” Some slight October 12, 1928. Coolidge writes, in edge wear and minor toning. Overall Fine. part: “ … I am receiving the lady repre- entitled.; and yet, when the spirit moved him, $375 - up sentatives of the Press on Friday ... and or when he really enjoyed the company and I should be grateful if you could come the occasion, he not only could but would to assist me...” Usual folds. Very Fine. and did talk most entertainingly. I well re- $150 - up member one such occasion— a dinner given for the President by the Postmaster General, one of the annual affairs of the kind given by Cabinet members. The guests were all from Indiana, and it chanced that their person- alities appealed in a way that prompted Mr. Coolidge to drop his reserve…I remember very well that after the President and Mrs. 145) GRACE COOLIDGE (1879-1957). Coolidge had taken their leave every mem- First Lady of the United States. Autograph ber of the party went almost into parox- Letter Signed, “Grace C.” on her gold ysms of delight over what they had heard. monogrammed letterhead. Two pages, 5 “How did he ever acquire a reputation ¾”x 7 ¾”. No place. Tuesday [August 4, for being glum and quiet?” they asked. 1929]. Accompanied by original envelope. And seldom in the days of the Coolidge Coolidge writes: “Dear Mollie K. Because administration did any one speak of the of the daily dispatches which go out to the President without coupling with his name newspapers Mr. Coolidge finds it impos- some illusion[sic] to “economy”… “econ- sible to get away and so we must forego ac- omy with him did not mean parsimony. cepting your tempting invitation. We hope As President, Mr. Coolidge believed that that you will make that visit for us and come a government, like an individual, should up here for a few days- week-end if you pre- live within its means.” Fine condition. fer- middle-week if more convenient. The GRACE COOLIDGE INSCRIBED $125 - up only time when we are booked up is the AND SIGNED PHOTO week of September seventh (7th). Perhaps you prefer waiting until Lilian has gone to school or until you close your house at the shore. It is lovely here and I rather think 147) GRACE COOLIDGE (1879 - 1957). you would enjoy it. We can promise you First Lady. Black and White Photograph both a quiet time- Do say “Yes” to us. With of an angelic Grace Coolidge Inscribed, much love Sincerely your friend Grace C.” “To Mrs. Nen in token of friendship Grace $200 – up Coolidge.” No place. February 14, 1929. Very Fine. $200 – up

44 HERBERT HOOVER ing down to see him and I hope it will be straightened out before the I.S.S. meeting. I am going to lunch with Dr. Cohn on Thurs- day, and I will do my best to have him come to the meeting in a cheerful frame of mind ...” Alvin Johnson, an American economist, served as editor of the New Repub- lic and was co-founder of the New School for Social Research in New York. During the Second World War, Johnson helped to save many central European scholars from persecution by brining them to the Univer- LOT RELATED TO THE sity in Exile, a division of the New School. CELEBRATION OF HERBERT With Roosevelt’s reference to the ISS, the HOOVER’S 75TH BIRTHDAY International Student Society, one can infer that the noted meeting concerns Johnson’s efforts with the University in Exile. Usual 150) 1)HERBERT HOOVER (1874 - 1964) folds. One line of light soiling. Overall Very President of the United States. Autograph Fine. $225 - up Letter Signed, “Herbert Hoover,” on his name-imprinted stationery. One page, 7” x 10 1/2”.The Waldorf Astoria Towers. New York, New York. August 23, 1949. Hoover writes to Mr. Carl Holley, in part: “ … I am sorry I was too overwhelmed to arrange a meeting at Stanford. The fact is that the Bu- HERBERT HOOVER AND THE reau is more intent upon socialization than BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA upon its proper function. But that cannot be changed under the present regime …” 149) (1874-1964), President of the Unit- 2)Typed Letter From Mr. Holley lamenting ed States. Typed Letter Signed, “Herbert that he was unable to meet Hoover at his Hoover,” on Herbert Hoover letterhead. birthday celebration. Five pages, 8 1/2” x One page, 7 1/4” x 10 1/2”. California. 11”. Printed Invitation to the Hoover Insti- January 22nd, 1937. Hoover writes: “ … tute’s celebration of Hoover’s 75th birthday. The Boy Scouts of America has recently ad- 5 1/4” x 7 7/8” Also accompanied by two opted an extension program whereby seven letters from F.A. Wickett to Carl Holley re- years hence, if successful, one out of every garding the celebration and one letter from ELEANOR ROOSEVELT four male citizens in America arriving at the Carl Holley to F.A. Wickett regarding same. age of twenty-one will have been a four year All in Very Fine condition overall. 152) ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884- Scout trained man. Walter Head, President $350 – up 1962) First Lady of the United States. of the National Council, has appointed me FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Typed Letter Signed, “Eleanor Roosevelt,” Chairan of a Committee to secure $100,000 on her Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt 211 East to make possible this program in Region ELEANOR ROOSEVELT ON ALVIN 62nd Street New York 21, NY letterhead. Twelve, comprising the States of California, JOHNSON AND THE I.S.S. One page, 6” x 6 7/8” . New York. April Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaiian Is- 25, 1958. Roosevelt writes, in part: “ It lands … In order to carry out this program 151) ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884- would give me pleasure to speak for your about $45,000 is needed from Northern 1962) First Lady of the United States. girls, but I fear it cannot be worked out at California to cover the five year period. … I Typed Letter Signed, “Eleanor,” on The the present time. There are certain places to am anxious that this job should be done as White House, Washington letterhead. With which I go without fee but I cannot add to a contribution of the first order to the com- a seven word handwritten postscript, “ It the list at the moment since I have such a munity. I am therefore taking the liberty of was so good to have you here!” One page, heavy schedule of paid lectures and orga- asking if you will serve on the Committee 6” x 9 1/4”. Washington. October 6, 1941. nizing work which I do as a volunteer for for this purpose … ” At the time of writ- Roosevelt writes, in part: “ … I am so glad the American Association for the UN …” ing this letter, Herbert Hoover was serving you had such a satisfactory time with Al- $175 – up as chairman of the Boy Scouts of America. vin Johnson. Joe Lash did tell me he felt Very Fine. $400 – up he should have gone to see him before the meeting in Washington ... I think Joe is go-

45 HARRY S. TRUMAN I know how Ed feels about education with ton letterhead. Two pages, 4 1/2” x 6 7/8”. a war going on and a Commission in sight Washington, D.C. “Saturday” March 21, but I think you are right …I hope you 1948. Accompanied by original The White write Gene Donnelly about our reunion House, Washington envelope addressed in in San Francisco. I wrote Fritz Bowman Truman’s hand. Truman writes: “Dear Mrs. about it and it pleased him very much …” Hunter, I am perfectly delighted with the Two punch holes, one set of staple holes exquisite tea set you and Mr. Hunter sent and two small tears at top edge. Else Fine. me. It is simply a charming one and I know $400 – up I shall enjoy it tremendously and prize it always- Thank you so very much for your HARRY TRUMAN SENTIMENTS kind and generous thought of me. Very Sin- cerely, Bess W. Truman.” Extremely Fine. 155) HARRY TRUMAN (1884-1972) $175 – up President of the United States. Autograph Note Signed, “Harry Truman.” One page, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER 6” x 8 3/4”. No place. August 8, 1956. Tru- man writes: “Best wishes to Colleen La- verne Roy from Harry Truman.” Very Fine. $300 - up HARRY TRUMAN WRITES TO NOTED AMERICAN COMEDIAN BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH SIGNED JACK BENNY BY ELIZABETH “BESS” TRUMAN 156) (1885-1982), First Lady of the United States. Scarce Signed biographical sketch of Bess Truman. Two pages, 8 1/2” x 11”. 153) (1884-1972) President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed, “Harry S. Tru- Typed Official Truman Library Biographical man,” on his name imprinted letterhead. In- Sketch Signed, “Bess dependence, Missouri. September 29, 1959. W. Truman,” at top of MAMIE EISENHOWER SIGNED Truman writes to the famous American co- first page. This is a rare WHITE HOUSE ENGRAVING median Jack Benny, in part: “ … If you had and interesting item a good time here, I want to say to you that I in that Mrs. Truman 158) MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER enjoyed myself immensely, and I share your was a fiercely private (1896-1979), First Lady of the United States. hope that everything will work out to your woman who shunned 8” x 6” card bearing oval image of the White satisfaction and to that of everyone else the limelight. VF. House. Signed “Mamie Doud Eisenhower.” concerned … ” Extremely Fine. $600 – up $300 – up Very Fine. $175 – up MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER ON WHITE HOUSE LETTERHEAD HARRY S. TRUMAN

154) (1884-1972). President of the United 159) MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER States. Typed Letter Signed, “Harry S. Tru- (1869-1979) First Lady of the United states. man,” on Unit- Typed Letter Signed, “Mamie Doud Eisen- ed States Sen- hower,” on The White House, Washington ate Committee letterhead. One page, 6” x 9 1/4”. Eisen- on Interstate hower writes, in part: Dear Margi, “I am Commerce let- delighted with the beautiful dress which terhead. One you sent me for my birthday—what a lovely page, 8” x 10 shade of red, and just perfect for the holi- 1/2”. Wash- days ahead! Thank you so very much for ington, D.C. ELIZABETH “BESS” TRUMAN remembering me, and I hope you will ex- April 18, 1942. press my appreciation to your staff, also,

Truman writes, for all their skilful work on my gift. It was 157) ELIZABETH “BESS” TRUMAN in part: “ … Mr. McFarland got his inter- thoughtful of them to add their birthday (1885-1982). First Lady of the United view with Leo Crowley all right. I don’t wishes and names on your attractive card, States. Autograph Letter Signed, “Bess W. know what the result was because we have too...” Very Fine. $150 - up Truman,” on The White House Washing- not seen him since … Of course you and

46 terhead. One page, 7 1/4” x 10 1/2”. New JOHN F. KENNEDY York City. December 31, 1952. Eisenhower writes, in part: “ ... I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your writing ... We have always appreciated the mighty power of prayer and depended upon it to see us through these difficult days. I firmly believe that we can face any problem if we appeal constantly to our Maker for guidance and strength ...” Tape at upper left and right corners. Usual folds. Overall Very Fine. $150 - up

MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER SIGNED PHOTO

160) MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER (1895-1979). First Lady of the United JACKIE KENNEDY RECEIVES A States. Heartwarming, Official White BARTENDER’S GUIDE House Photograph of Eisenhower with her infant granddaughter Inscribed, “For De- 163) JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONAS- lores Moaney from Mary Jean Eisenhower SIS (1829-1994) First Lady of the United and her Grand Mother Mamie Doud Eisen- States. Typed Letter Signed, “Jackie” on her hower.” 8” x 10”. Minor wear at edges, else name imprinted stationery. One page, 5” x fine. $250 - up 7” Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. August 17, 1959. Kennedy writes to Sydney G. Walton to thank him for sending her a “Bartender’s Guide.” Mounting trace at center, affecting MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER text. Else Very Good. $500 - up RELATES HER REMEMBRANCES OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON

162) MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER (1896- 1979). First Lady of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, “M.D.E.,” on stationery bearing an image of the Eisen- LYNDON B. JOHNSON hower’s Gettysburg, Pennsylvania residence. One page, 7” x 10”. Gettysburg, Pennsylva- CLAUDIA “LADY BIRD” JOHNSON nia. November 4, 1976. Eisenhower writes: “Dear Mr. Pruett- There is little I can add to 164) CLAUDIA “LADY BIRD” JOHN- that you already have about President John- SON (1912-2007) First Lady of the United son- One vivid memory was when Presi- States. Envelope Signed twice, “Mrs. Lyn- dent Johnson landed by helicopter right in don Johnson.” 6 3/8” x 3 5/8”. Extremely front of our house at Eldorado Country Fine. $175 – up Club just at dusk- (Spooky)- When the two MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER ON gentlemen played golf together and […] THE POWER OF PRAYER through the kitchen to get to golf carts in 161) MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER the garage - was another time. M.D.E.” Very (1879-1957) First Lady of the United States. Fine. $200 – up Typed Letter Signed, “Mamie Doud Eisen- hower,” on her Mrs Dwight Eisenhower let-

47 GERALD R. FORD RICHARD M. NIXON FORD COMMENTS ON THE NEW- RICHARD M. NIXON TLS LY ADOPTED CONSTITUTION OF MICHIGAN AND THE “CUBAN “I played in the Tony Lema Memorial Tournament the other day” SHOOTING INCIDENT”

165) RICHARD M. NIXON (1912- 1994). 37th President. One page Typed Letter 167) GERALD R. FORD (1913 - 2006). Signed “Dick” on his personal stationary to Mr. Cy Laughter of Dayton, Ohio of a Thirty-Eighth President. Active in local Re- personal nature with discussion of golf, music, Pat & publican politics as a young man, Ford was Tricia: “NY, March 2, 1961, Dear Cy: Of all the people first elected to the U.S. House of Repre- who should have had letters from me before now, you sentatives in 1948 and in 1965, became the are No.1 on the list. First of all I want to thank you for House minor- the beautiful MacGregor golf clubs. I only wish that the ity Leader. 8”x style of my game matched the style of this outfit. As you 10 ½”. TLS on may have heard, I played in the Tony Lema Memorial Committee of Tournament the other day -- I’ll have to get out on the Appropriations links with some understanding friends like you before I Congress of the get into competition like that again. Incidentally, I ap- United States preciate all you have been doing, talking to sports figures House of Repre- and the like - I know I could not have a better good-will sentatives Wash- ambassador! Secondly, all the Nixons would echo loud ington, D.C. Let- and clear their delight with the stereo tapes which you terhead. Dated so generously sent along. You will be interested to know April 5, 1963, and addressed to Miss Mary that Pat, Tricia and I were able to accept Ray Bolger’s invitation at the Waldorf and I A. Dow of Rockford, Michigan. A letter have never seen the two of them have such a delightful time. The two-step was back in written in response to Miss. Dow’s inquiry style and Tricia conceded that I am not as old-fashioned as she thought I was. Pat asked as to why Ford supported the new Consti- me to tell you that we have not forgotten your request for a picture of Julie and David. tution and his opinion on the shooting in- As soon as she tracks down copies she will send them along to Audrey and you. Again- cident in International waters with Cuba. we were so delighted you could be with us. I’ll 1ook forward to seeing you when I get Signed “Gerry Ford” at its conclusion. De- back from my world tour in May. With deep appreciation for your continued generosity spite the fact that the Cuban Missile Crisis and support, Dick.” 7” x 10 ½” in Fine condition. $500 – up reached a peaceful conclusion in late 1962, tensions between the United States and Russia continued to run high, with both nations maintaining an aggressive posture in the Caribbean. In late March of 1963, two Cuban MIG fighter planes opened fire on PAT NIXON ON WHITE a United States merchant ship in interna- HOUSE LETTERHEAD THELMA tional waters. Moving hastily to prevent a “PAT” NIXON further escalation of tensions, Castro stated that the planes had no intention of firing 166) PAT NIXON (1912-1993). First Lady and “probably fired in error.” The Kenne- of the United States. Typed Letter Signed, dy Administration made their own moves “Pat Nixon,” on The White House, Wash- to lessen hostilities following the incident. ington letterhead. One page, 6 1/4” x 9 Responding to Soviet warning that it would 1/4”. Washington, D.C. April 2nd, 1974. consider ‘appropriate measures’ to protect Accompanied by original The White House, its shipping interests in the area, the Ken- Washington envelope with “Washing- nedy administration aggressively worked to dissuade Cuban exiles from continuing ton D.C.” postal cancellation. Mrs. Nixon their armed attacks on Soviet vessels in Ca- writes to Mr. Wiseman, in part: “ … How ribbean waters. As Ford notes in this letter, thoughtful of you to send get-well wish- diplomacy triumphed in this situation and es! The warm message of friendship and the relationship between the U.S., Cuba, cheer they brought hastened my recovery and Russia returned to Cold War status quo. and was deeply appreciated …” Very Fine. Staple holes at four corners with small tear $150 – up from staple at lower right. Fine. $400 - up

48 GERARLD FORD TLS

168) GERALD FORD. (1913-2006). Typed Letter Signed, “Gerald R. Ford” on his name imprinted letterhead embossed with a gold U.S. Seal of State. One page, 6 3/8” x 8 1/2”. February 15, 1990. Accompanied by original envelope. The letter reads, in part: “… Tomorrow I am leaving for a four day trip to Europe where I expect to have in depth con- sultations with a number of Government leaders and foreign policy experts on develop- ments in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. On my return I will prepare a speech on these issues, a copy of which I will send you. You have my best regards, Gerald Ford.” $200 - up EXCEPTIONAL GROUP OF ITEMS RONALD REAGAN TO CASUALTY JAMES BRADY, KENNEDY SENDS MESSAGE OF COURAGE TO THE FALLEN PRESS SECRETARY “THIS IS TRULY A TIME OF SHOCK, OUTRAGE AND REAGAN WORKS AGAINST MCCARTHY’S RED SCARE TACTICS IN GRIEF FOR ALL AMERICANS” HOLLYWOOD AND LIMITS LEGISLATION BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES Presidential Assassination Attempt Reagan Has Been Shot!

169) RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004). President of the United States. Exceptional Docu- 170) On March 30, 1981, Reagan delivered ment Signed, “Ronald Reagan,” as secretary of the Motion Picture Industry Council. Nine pages, an address at the Washington Hilton Hotel. 8 ½” x 11”. November 20, Would-be assassin John Hinckley, Jr. was 1952. The document reads, in waiting outside in a small crowd including part: “...discuss the problem news media, the Canadian prime minister, created by films released in America which utilize the ser- Pierre Trudeau and a number of other for- vices of men who had gone eign dignitaries. Hinckley blasted his revolv- abroad after having been er six times. Reagan, White House Press identified under oath as Com- Secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent munists... considerable prog- Timothy McCarthy, and District of Colum- ress had been made in dealing bia police officer Thomas Delehanty were with the problem, and that it wounded. Hinckley was quickly subdued by no longer appeared necessary the Secret Service. The entire incident was to seek legislation, by way of captured on video by television reporters. the House Committee on Un-American Activities, to James Scott “Jim” Brady (born August 29, remedy the situation... steps 1940) was Assistant to the President and were being taken to provide White House Press Secretary under Presi- information which would dent Ronald Reagan. After nearly being enable American companies killed and becoming permanently disabled to avoid hiring members of as a result of an assassination attempt on pro-Communist unions in the Reagan in 1981, Brady became an ardent course of overseas produc- supporter of gun control. Exceptional tion activities...” group of 7+ White House and congres- These minutes of a meeting of the MPIC cover the hearings of House Committee on Un-Ameri- sional letters, invitations and other items can Activities and the Council’s discussions on the issue of Communist infiltration in the industry, to James Brady, including plastic Presiden- specifically with regard to limiting legislation against actors overseas. Due to the red-scare tactics tial Seal Visitor pass items: • Typed Letter of Sen. Joseph P. McCarthy, the House Committee pushed Hollywood to blackball many actors Signed from Edward Kennedy as senator and directors. An important association document between President Reagan and McCarthyism on US Senate letterhead. April 3, 1981. Four in Hollywood. Reagan wrote in his autobiography that be was against McCarthy’s red scare tactics days after the earth shattering incident: and did what he could to fight it. Reagan even met his wife Nancy for the first time at a meet- “Dear Jim, This is truly a time of shock, ing to clear her name regarding a communist related issue. File holes on left margin. In excellent outrage and grief for all Americans. We condition. $2,000 – up are united in our tremendous admiration for your courage and determination, and in

49 our prayers for your recovery. An ancient philosopher once said “Man is loved mainly Political Letters, Documents, Autographs and Graphics because of two virtues: courage first, loyalty second.” You have an abundance of these ” x 9”. Hillhouse, a Connecticut Senator, virtues, Jim, and you are loved. I will pray proposed changes to the Constitution in an for you daily. Sincerely, Ed Kennedy.” He attempt to limit the power of the Executive inscribes in his own pen: “My hope for a Branch. These changes included the annual speedy recovery.” With original Franked en- election of Representatives, a term of three velope (printed). Fine. • Personal invitation years for Senators, the abolition of the Vice to “the Honourable James S. Brady” “On Presidency and a term limit of one year for the occasion of the visit of the President the president, who would be elected from of the United States of America and Mrs. among the retiring Senators by random Reagan / The Prime Minister of Canada… drawing. Sewn and uncut, as issued. Some Pierre Elliot Trudeau requests the pleasure 1775 COLONIAL BROADSIDE dampstaining. $275 - up of (your) company…at a Gala Performance MOCKING KING GEORGE AND at the National Arts Center…March 10, PARLIAMENT A LOCK OF WASHINGTON’S HAIR 1981.” Twenty days before the shooting. Printed Broadside. One page, 10” x Notable as well by the fact that Prime Min- 171) 173) [GEORGE WASHINGTON] 1732- 15 ¼”. Boston. January 31, 1775. The 1799 First President of the United States, ster Trudeau was there with Reagan on that broadside contains George III’s speech of Founding Father, and leader of Continental fateful day. On verso, Invitation is in French. November 30, 1774, in which he notes“ … Forces during the 7” x 5½”. Fine. • Typed Letter Signed from a most daring spirit of resistance and dis- American Revo- Thomas Foley as Majority Whip on US obedience to the law still unhappily prevails lution. A lock of Senate letterhead to Mrs. Brady sending his in the province of Massachusetts-Bay …” Washington’s hair condolences. Including original stamped The broadside also contains the response affixed to an 8 ½” envelope. • Printed invitation to the join of both Houses of Parliament, and a reac- x 11” sheet. A re- The President and Mrs. Reagan at the White tion from the Colonial printer: “ ...Good duced photocopy House for a “Christmas Open House.” God! What spirit of Folly and precipitation of a statement at- Four items to include White House enve- presides in the British Councils! – The Dye testing to the prov- lope addressed to the “Honorable James seems to be Cast- …” Additional fine con- enance of the hair S. Brady and Mrs. Brady, West Wing” as tent from both George, Parliament, and the in the hand of Mrs. Custis Powel appears well as “the Social Secretary” of the White colonial printer. Edge-wear and some paper below Washington’s hair. A statement from House RSVP card, and green White House loss. Overall Very Good. Framed along with Charles Hamilton, handwriting expert, cer- engraved identification card. • Three other a silhouette of George III, a plaster medal- tifying the provenance of the attached hair. like White House invitations, all addressed lion bearing George III’s profile image, $1,000 - up in pen personally to Brady and his wife for and plaque highlighting portions of the luncheons, recognizing the “Champions of broadside’s text to a size of 37 ½” x 26 ¼”. GEORGE AND MARTHA American Sports” and another Christmas $300 - up WASHINGTON HAIR LOCKS Open House, all with RSVP & identification card. (12 items in all). • Plastic Visitor PROPOSITIONS FOR 174) [GEORGE WASHINGTON] 1732- Card Department of Defense seal. A fas- AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION 1799 First President of the United States, cinating association of the Kennedy name BY HILLHOUSE Founding Father, and leader of Continen- and Presidential assassination as well as an tal Forces during the American Revolution. uncommonly found grouping of materials 172) JAMES HILLHOUSE “Propositions MARTHA WASHINGTON A lock of both for amending the owned by the man who took an immortal George and Martha constitution of the place in history that day in 1981, but whose Washington’s hair United States, sub- affixed to an 8 ½” name is now also deeply tied to Gun con- mitted by Mr. Hill- x 11” sheet. A re- trol. A superb collection. $750 - up house to the Sen- duced photocopy ate on the twelfth of a statement at- day of April, 1808, testing to the prov- with his explana- enance, noting that tory remarks.” the hair was given New Haven: Oli- to Mrs. Cassius Lee ver Steele & co, by Martha Washington originally, appears at 1808. 31 pages, ap- lower edge. $1,250 - up proximately 5 1/4

50 GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THE HEBREW CONGREGATION OF SAVANNAH

AMERICA’S FIRST PRESIDENT DECLARES HIS SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE FLEDGLING NATION

175) Gazette of the United States, June 19, 1790 New York: John Fenno. Four pages, 10 ¼” x 17”. This edition contains “Washing- ton’s Letter to the Hebrew Congregation (Mickve Israel) of Savannah, Georgia” and along with the Congregation’s May 6, 1789 address to him. The congregation writes, in part:

“Your unexampled liberality and extensive philanthropy have dispelled that cloud of big- otry and superstition, which has long as a veil shaded religion – unrivetted the fetters of enthusiasm – enfranchised us with all the privileges and immunities of free citizens, and initiated us into the grand mass of legislative mechanism. By example you have taught us to endure the ravages of war with manly fortitude, and to enjoy the blessings of peace, with reverence to the Deity, and benignity and love to our Fellow-Creatures. / May the great author of worlds grant you all happiness…and a continuance of guardianship to that freedom, which, under the auspices of Heaven, your magnanimity and wisdom have given these States.” Washington’s writes, in part:

“I rejoice that a spirit of liberality and philanthropy is much more prevalent than it formerly was among the enlightened nations of the earth ; and that your brethren will benefit thereby in proportion as it shall become still more extensive. Happily the people of the United States of America have, in many instance, exhibited examples worthy of imita- tion. – The salutary influence of which will doubtless extend much farther, if…they shall conduct themselves with reverence to the Deity, and charity towards their fellow-creatures. / May the same wonder-working Deity, who long since delivering the Hebrews from their Egyptian oppressors, planted them in the promised land – whose providential agency has lately been conspicuous in establishing these United States as an Independent Nation – still continue to water them with the dews of Heaven, and to make the inhabitants of every denomination participate in the temporal and spiritual blessings of that people, whose God is Jehovah.”

The publication of this and other writings between Washington and American Hebrew congregations in various 1790American newspapers constituted a public declaration of the free and equal status of Jews in America.

In addition to this fine Jewish-American content, this issue contains “An Act…in respect to the State of Rhode-Island…,” which concerns duties on goods, signed in type by Adams, Washington, & Jefferson. It also contains official news from Congress of the thirteen United States of America noting “The ratification of the Constitution…by Rhode Island…, with the amendments annexed, were read…”; an equally important notice that “the bill to authorize the purchasing of West-Point was read the second and third time – and passed”; and a printing of part of John Adams’ Discourses on Davila, No. X, written at this time exclusively for publication in Fenno’s Gazette. 1” x 1” hole at left column. Some light edgewear and toning. Else Fine. $7,500 - up

Election For NH’s Representative To Congress And For Electors Of President And Vice-president

176) Partially Printed Document. One page, 8 1/4” x 13 1/2”. New Hampshire. 1796. The document reads, in part: “ … Pursuant to an Act of this State, passed June 21st, 1792, directing the mode of choosing Representatives to the Congress of the United States. You are hereby required to notify and ward a meeting of the inhabitants of said Plymouth … for the purpose of voting, by ballot for one of the following persons, viz. JONATHAN FREEMAN, Esquire, or PELEG SPRAGUE, Esquire … one of which is to be chose for a Representative of this state in the Congress of the United States … Given at the COUNCIL-CHAMBER in EXTER, this 24th day of September. In the year of our LORD, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six … N.B. The meeting for the choice of Six Persons to be electors of a President and Vice President of the United States, is to be holden on the First Monday of Novem- ber, agreeable to law … ” Usual folds. Some edge wear at left, not affecting text. Evans 25869, Bristol B8082, Shipton & Mooney 46520. Some light toning from a previous framing. Printed at Exeter by H. Ranlet. Overall Very Fine. $1,000 - up

51 “WHEN WEBSTER, CLAY OR ily for us brings Washington life with great CALHOUN IS TO SPEAK THE flair. Integral address leaf addressed to Mrs. SENATE GALLERY IS CROWDED... Amelia Bigelow, Indiana with red Washing- YOU MAY REMEMBER I USED TO ton postal mark. Light age wear, o/w Fine. BE A DEMOCRAT BUT DEMOCRA- $400 – up CY MUST HAVE DEGENERATED SINCE THE DAYS OF JEFFERSON An Early Republican Circular Inciting & MADISON...” Party Members To Choose Delegates For An Election “Which At This Time Agitates Our Distracted State...” 177) ALBERT SMITH WHITE (1803- 1864) US Congressman & Senator, Whig 178) 9” x 11”. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Presidential elector July 17, 1805. Printed circular in which in 1836, President the Republican Corresponding Committee presses the need for viable republican can- of several railroads, scheduled to meet, and the number of elec- didates in the upcoming election which they and was appointed tors and representatives from each state. considered to by President Lin- $500 - up coln to a three-man be “the abso- commission to lute Necessity adjust the claims of of prompt and Minnesota and Da- vigorous Exer- kota for Indian dep- tions…” The redations. Free Frank on 3pp. letter from appeal contin- what appears to be his wife, as dictated by ues on, “The him, with superior content from Washing- Motives and ton, March 1838: “Dear Mother…Immedi- Designs of the ately after our arrival we took board with Leaders of the Mrs. Pierce, Mrs. P. has a husband, but it is present Faction are daily developing, in Col- customary for Ladies here to keep board- ors so strong that no well-disposed Citizen, ing houses during the session independent who is not blinded by Prejudice, or deluded of the husband… the two Senators Smith by the fascinating Charms of Novelty, can & Niles of Cont among the most illiberal in Justice to himself, or his Country, remain narrow-minded low bred men I ever met a silent Spectator, at the Destruction of our – I am so disgusted with their democracy Charter of Rights, and the Immolation of the party are in great danger of losing my our venerable and patriotic Governor…” influence – you may remember I used to “The Result of the next Election will either be a democrat but democracy must have add Stability to the present Constitution, or 1851 MASS WHIG PARTY CIRCULAR degenerated since the days of Jefferson & consign it to Oblivion…” Thomas McKean, 180) Printed Document. One page, 7 7/8” Madison– or rather the party so called…we who had been elected Governor of Penn- x 9 7/8”. Room of the Whig State Central go to the Capital...the Gallery of the Hall sylvania in 1799, would win the upcoming Committee, No. 20 Old State House Bos- of the House of Representatives or Senate election, ensuring the current party would ton. October 27, 1851. The document reads, or Supreme Court, wherever the debates are stay in power. The national political climate in part; “You are aware that the election for likely to be most interesting…when Web- was particularly difficult at this period and Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senators ster, Clay or Calhoun is to speak the senate this document exhibits the efforts put forth and Representatives, takes place on the 10th Gallery is crowded with beautifully dressed at the local levels to support the national of November, just two weeks from to-day; women…” There is lengthy and rich detail agenda. A fine political item. Some light age an election, we must say to you, of vast im- of the costume and accoutrements of the spots at center, otherwise fine. $250 - up portance to our Country utmost exertions political players in the Capital and a well de- to bring every Whig voter to the polls, in scribed ceremony of the reception of the National Balloting List For The Mid- your town, and thus do your full share in President, where he (or they) paid respects. term Election Of 1838 achieving that triumph over an unprincipled Letter is unsigned. White was serving as a 179) One page, 7 ¾” x 9”, mounted in a coalition, which we believe awaits us in the Whig Senator at the time. Although frank- 12 ½” x 13 ½” brown wood frame. The old Bay State, and which will enable us to ing privileges were to be used for official document lists pertinent information for sustain that proud position which we have business, often the allowance granted was each state regarding the 1838 House elec- so long held among the States of our glori- greatly abused. Letters to mom would not tion. This information includes the seat of ous Union. Our accounts from every part be considered official business, although government in all states, the time elections of the State lead us confidently to expect the business described in this missive luck- are to be held, the time each legislature is that the Whig Party will triumph on the

52 10th of November, and that WINTHROP error either intentional or otherwise on pears before the election, provided there is and GRENNELL will be elected. This will the part of any one it can be discovered at time to publish it in all the papers., I should certainly be the case if all the towns bring once. If you will take the trouble to pro- think the better, so that it may be fresh in out a full Whig votes; and if your town cure the returns of your County as above- the mind of the electors. An address of a doest its duty, you will do your share in ac- mentioned, and forward them to me, I will very democratic cast, like that of last year, complishing the end. Be vigilant and un- take care that they shall be used for the pur- I think, will have the most effect. Let the tiring, and success will crown our efforts. poses indicated. The friends of the coun- man in the field, with the hoe & the axe & By order of the Whig State Central Com- try have unquestionably carried the State the man in the work ship with the mechanic mittee, GEORGE MOREY, Chairman. for the Harrison Electors,—let them not, tool, know that our party is friendly to his EZRA LINCOLN, Secretary”. Very Fine. through a want of vigilance, suffer the Van interest. This “string,” I think, “Should be $200 -up Buren Electors to be proclaimed elected. pulled hardest.” I think we ought to make The friends of Harrison feel confident here the most of the bunk veto, excite the fears that we have carried this State—It is hardly of the people against a monied [sic] and necessary I know to urge you to exertion, against a professional aristocracy & against but we must have decided & unimpeachable the union of them both. The craft of those information from Warren Potter, Tioga & should be exposed who wish for the contin- McKean, and I have advised this application uation of a U.S. Revenue of many millions to you from a knowledge of your zeal in more than sufficient to meet the exigencies the good cause & aware of your extensive of Govt., for the purpose taxing the people, means of information in the north.” Still individually on American goods & in order reeling from the aftereffects of the Panic of to have the interest of the surplus revenue 1837, President Martin Van Buren faced a to be divided among the bank stockhold- difficult bid for re-election against a Whig ers. It ought to be shown how these dif- Party unified for the first time behind the ferent branches of the “American system” war hero William Henry Harrison. Harri- are made to sustain each other. It should be son, who followed the example of Andrew shown that the present executive officer of Jackson and ran as a war hero and man of this state has already held his office too long, the people, captured the imagination of the even if he were what he ought to be, accord- ELECTION RESULTS FOR 1840 people and, although his popular vote mar- ing to any fair democratic rule of “rotation gin was only about 6 points, saw himself in office” But it ought to be Shown that he

elected by an overwhelming majority of has apostatized from democracy, & betrayed 181) Letter Signed. Two pages, 7 ¾” x 9 the electoral college, carrying North, West, those, who trusting in his hypocritical pro- ¾”. “Philadelphia.” November 3, 1840. and South! Even with this wide margin of fessions & assumptions, raised him into With lengthy handwritten postscript. Phila- victory, Harrison’s supporters, as this docu- power, that he has connected & identified delphia, Nov. 3, 1840. “It is confidently ment shows, feared fraud on Van Buren’s himself with all the aristocracies of the time believed here that Harrison has carried the part and kept a careful watch over election serentine [serpentine?] course to unite the Electoral vote of the State. I have no doubt returns throughout the voting period. lukewarm among the republican party, with of it—but as the vote is close it has been $300 – up feared that alterations may be made some- the whole body of the old federal party, to continue him in office. Much should be said where in the returns, by bad and design- RICH POLITICAL CONTENT ing persons, so as to give the State to Van PENNED BY MASSACHUSETTS’ in favor of our candidates but I know not Buren. To prevent this it has been thought POLITICO what. Would it not be well to have a meet- necessary to obtain the returns from every ing of the Committee in Boston before the Township, election District and County in publication of the address. Perhaps it would the State. My request is that you would pro- 182) Rich Political Content Penned By A be well for each member to prepare some- cure from the Prothonotary’s office of your Massachusetts’ Politico As State Elections thing & perhaps something good might County, a copy of the returns for Electors Near In 1832. Autograph Letter Signed, “F. be compiled from all Your very respect- of the County; then a copy of them in ev- Robinson.” 2 ¼ pages, 8” x 10 ¼”. Marble- fully F. Robinson N.B. Have the goodness ery Township—have them added up care- head. July 18, 1832. Addressed on integral to tell me mother & sister that my health fully so that any errors in the County return leaf to “Eliphalet Case Esq., Lowell Mass.” is better although I am not yet well F.R.” may be detected. Let these returns then be “…I have just returned from a journey, Pinholes at folds and wax seal on integral submitted to the officers of the Elections, & just received yours of the 9th concern- leaf, not affecting text. Else Very Fine. Rich so that all inaccuracies may be ascertained. ing the State Address. I hardly know what political content penned during the years When the returns are thus made out from answers to give to your enquires. I should when President Andrew Jackson succeed- all parts of the State, they can be compared think however, that the address should not ed in solidifying the Democratic-Republi- with those upon which the Governor shall appear untill [sic] after the Nationals hold cans as a powerful national political party. issue his Proclamation; and if there be any their conventions. The shorter time it ap- $250 - up

53 RICH POLITICAL AND Abolitionists, Whigs ties, not only in this country but in others CULTURAL CONTENT and The Mexican War countries, that not a single point, that could be brought to bear upon the party ques- “…In my opinion the free States & particularly 184) Autograph Letter Signed, “Geo. Ha- tioned was not brought forward and used to NewEngland have subserved[sic] the interests of ven.” Three pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Meriden, the best considered purpose, One party held the Slave trade long enough…Free Soil in Labor MA. October 4, 1849. Addressed on inte- up the Slane [sic] before the eyes of Voters & equal rights is my motto ... The “Gold Fever” gral leaf to “Liberty F. Thurber, Washing- to get their votes through sympathy. Other rages high & there are several going from this ton Vt.” Haven comments upon a suicide of another party cried “bleeding Kansas” to place expecting to make a fortune immediately…in and later writes, in part: “ … Politics is what us, Other’s of another party contradicted all my opinion the gold scheme will explode by & by I don’t have much to do with now for I am stories and recommended their candidates & many will be the victims of the scheme & will drove very hard with study and finally I upon merit leaving the result in the hands find that it is not all gold that shines & that all never had much to do with them. You seem of the dispensation of Providence, and we cannot secure a fortune in days…” to laugh because the Whigs & Abolitionists must yield all our opinions and abide the re- got beat last Spring. If you had minded the sult of his wisdom and rejoice in His provi- State vote last spring you should have found dence and study to inform ourselves the 183) Autograph Letter Signed. Three that Colby the Whig candidate gained about best course to act to perpetuate this Good pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Newton Upper three thousand while Berry the abolition and Glorious Union of States. G.W. Dun- candidate lost to a great rate … the Mexican Falls. January 1, 1849. Addressed on inte- bar.” Extremely Fine. $250 - up gral leaf. The letter reads, in part: “… on War raised considerable excitement this way. the whole I think we have done very well, & How it will terminate I cannot tell. I am for think that if money matters again become the Wilmot Proviso. No more slave territo- CHOICE POLITICAL easy we will do better. I am in hopes that ry. The Democrats in this State are against CONTENT now the political questions are decided that eh Wilmot Proviso. You are aware that the we will have better times. Not that I think 1st & 3rd District sent a Whig & Abolition- so in consequence of the election of “Old ist Representative last June. N.H. has now 186) Autograph Letter Signed, “James Zach” but that is usually the case after a one Abolition Senator, one Democrat, two Clarke.” Two pages, 7 3/4” x 9 3/8”. Blairs- Presidential Election. It may be new to you Democrat Representatives, one Abolitionist ville, Pennsylvania. September 29, 1838. & perhaps (considering that I was brot[sic] & one Whig. So they are even in the House Addressed on integral leaf to “Mr. A. Boyd up a Whig) strange in your opinion that I & Senate …” $250 - up Hamilton, Washington City, D.C.” With cir- tell you I am a Taylor man. But it is so for cular “Blairsville PA” postal cancellation. “THE LATE PRESIDENTIAL I am far from it. I consider him a man in The letter reads, in part: “ … The glorious ELECTION” every aspect, but poorly qualified for that tenth of September was the greatest day office. In my opinion the free States & par- “One party held up the Slane [sic] be- ever seen in Pittsburg- The West poured in ticularly New England have subserved[sic] fore the eyes of Voters to get their votes between 3 & 4 thousand of her real genu- the interests of the Slave trade long enough. through sympathy. Other of another party ine democratic sons- men with clean hands, This has been the theme of the Whigs for cried “bleeding Kansas” to us, Other’s pure hearts and bright countenances; all years, but it has been nothing but talk for as of another party contradicted all stories actuated with one soul, one mind, one im- a party they are seen to fall into the South- and recommended their candidates upon pulse, and aiming at one end- and that end ern trap which is baited Whig while the in- merit leaving the result in the hands of the to preserve their liberties from the insidious terests of Slave labor & the perpetuation of dispensation of Providence...” approaches of corruption and the rescue the institution are at the bottom of it. Free of our state from thralldom. The splendid Soil in Labor & equal rights in my motto. 185) Autograph Statement Signed, “G.W. display made by the great Convention when There “there’s my politks[sic]“ but I am no Dunbar.” Two pages, 4 3/4” x 7 1/2”. No in procession, as well as their unexpected politician … I have no news to communi- place. No date numbers, and orderly conduct for two days, cate to you of any particular interest. The [1856]. Dunbar struck terror and dismay into the modern “Gold Fever” rages high & there are several writes: “The Whigs and late anti-masons. It was cheering going from this place expecting to make late Presidential to the hearts of all patriots … You mention a fortune immediately. One in now in the Election of the a report that Samuel D. Ingham is spoken store talking about procuring tents and box- United States of in a certain quarter for United States es for the voyage. Ships are leaving Boston was an elec- Senator- that cannot happen, he is not dan- every week with the adventurers No doubt tion of more gerous. The West will assuredly claim the some will make their fortunes, but in my than common honor of furnishing the man- in as much opinion the gold scheme will explode by & interest, and so as the North has been represented for six by & many will be the victims of the scheme deeply was the years, and the East has the other senator. & will find that it is not all gold that shines issue felt and The splendid talents of Mr. Buchanan is an & that all cannot secure a fortune in days.” considered by honor to our state. He should be given a Fine. $300 - up all political par- colleague in whom he and Mr. Van Buren

54 and the democratic party can depend. One 1912 Election Of Presidential Electors who by long and faithful services has prov- For Franklin County, Indiana en that he will not flinch ... one who can neither be deceived, cajoled, intimidated nor purchased. These are not the proper times 189) Partially Printed Document. Four pag- for risking untried men …” Great political es, 8 ½” x14”. The content. Paper loss from wax seal and sepa- document tallies the rations at folds on integral. Else VG. votes received by $175 - up electors in Frank- lin County in each “IF YOU ARE A MANUFACTURER of the following … OR IF YOU ARE A WORKING categories: Demo- MAN … YOUR INTEREST LIES cratic, Republican, WITH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY Prohibition, Pro- FOR THIS ELECTION AT LEAST” gressive, Socialist and Socialist Labor. Fold reinforced. 187) Printed Document. One page, 8” x Else Very Fine. $125 - up Tabular Statement Of Votes From 10 ½”. October 29, 1880. Brooklyn. Ac- Wisconsin, The Final State Counted companied by original envelope and a 3” x In The Election Of 1876, The Second 3” slip bearing the names of the Electors Closest Race In The History Of The for New York. The document reads: “Dear NY State Secretary Christopher United States Sir:- On Tuesday, November 2d, between Morgan Writes About Whig Politics & Henry Clay For President the hours of six thirty-two A.M. and four 188) Two pages, 23” x 17 ¾”. “Tabular thirtysix P.M. you will have an opportunity Statement of the Votes polled for Elec- of casting your vote for President of the tors of President and Vice-President of the United States. Before doing so, it becomes United States for Representative in Con- 190) 1842, New York. ALS. 1 page. CHRIS- you to consider carefully for which candi- gress for the third Congressional District, TOPHER MORGAN (1808-1877). Morgan date you will deposit your ballot so as to and in the adoption of An Act to Incor- was admitted to the bar and set up practice secure the greatest benefit to yourself and porate Saving Banks, at a General Election in Aurora. He was elected as a Whig candi- family. The Democratic platform declares held in the several towns, wards, and elec- date to the House of Representatives of the for “a tariff for Revenue only,” and General tion precincts in the County of La Fayette, 26th US Congress and reelected for a sec- Hancock in his letter of acceptance says, State of Wisconsin, on the Tuesday suc- ond term, serving from 1839-1843. He was “the principles enunciated by the Conven- ceeding the first Money, being the seventh defeated for reelection in 1842. He moved tion are those I have cherished in the past day of November, A.D. 1876.” Verso bears to Auburn, NY in 1843 and set up practice and shall endeavor to maintain in the fu- the “Statement of the County Board of there. Christopher served as New York Sec- ture.” This means free trade and low wages, Canvassers.” With gold seal of the county retary of State 1847-1851 and as Superin- or note at all .. The Republican platform of La Fayette. Original folds and minor tear tendent of New York Public Schools 1848- declares, “We reaffirm the belief, avowed in at bottom edge, else Fine. 1852. He was elected Mayor of Auburn in 1876, that duties levied for the purpose of 1860 and 1862. He also served as a trustee revenue should so discriminate as to favor The 1876 election that resulted in the elec- of the State Lunatic Asylum in Utica.“For a American labor;” … There can be no tion of R.B. Hayes as President of the Unit- zealous devotion to Whig principles and an mistaking this language. It means that the ed States is seen as one of the most hotly earnest endeavor to promote the interests Republican party is in favor of protecting contested elections in the history of the of the country, by the adoption of wise and home industriesso that the capital employed American nation to this very day. Second beneficial measures, the Whig members of in our manufactories, as well as labor, shall only to the disputed election of 2000, the Congress, desire no higher reward than the be protected against the low-priced labor of election of 1876 was only decided following approbation of their Whig constituency.” Europe … if you are a manufacturer … or the creation of a special electoral commis- if you are a workingman … your interest lies sion. Examining and recounting the Elec- “The violated pledges and broken prom- with the Republican party for this election. toral votes from a number of closely con- ises of a perfidious President have ( ) the … If you are a married man, consult with tested states, this commission was finally accomplishment of most of the great mea- your wife before you make up your mind able to put an end to this political battle just sures which were expected on the occasion which way you will vote, as she is equally in- after four a.m. on March 8, 1877, when, af- of the Whigs to power.” terested with you, and then go to the poles ter completing a recount of Electoral votes from Wisconsin, it declared Hayes and “Though disappointed, the Whigs are not early in the morning and deposit your bal- Wheeler victorious. $300 - up discouraged. They are ready for another lot. It is a duty you have no right to neglect.” contest. Their standard is borne by one Fine condition. $125 - up

55 against whom ( ) has never dared to breath a suspicion of perfidy. Our great statesman National Galaxy Featuring Engravings And Biographies (for Kentucky has no right to claim as ex- Of America’s First Ten Presidents clusively her wone, the common property of the Union) Henry Clay, is now the only candidat of the Whig party for the Presi- 192) Printed J. Greenleaf dency and I doubt not that he will be elect- Broadside. One page, 28 ed by a greater majority of votes than was ¾” x 21 ½”. With ornate given to the lamented Harrison. If other black & white border. Bos- states falter, New York is pledged to sustain ton. 1849. There are 10 N. him...The duties of a political convass in my Dearborn steel engraved own district prevent an acceptance of your portraits of the presidents kind and flattering invitation...” A fine let- and a printed biography of ter with choice political content. Excellent each. Published by J. Howe, condition. $200 - up Boston.

This broadside is especially unique in that each of the 10 portraits were printed separately and then mounted in the proper place on the broadside sheet bearing the presidents’ biographies. This process ensured that the publisher could achieve a life like image of the subjects far superior to alternate method using woodblock engravings. Some paper loss and dampstaining at edges. Else Very Fine. $1,800 - up

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED adding Frank- SONG SHEET lin’s name to a plaque bearing SPECTACULAR CAMPAIGN 193) “Glory to ‘Old Glory’: A National the names of BANNER ADVERTISING LITHO- Flag Song for Washington, GRAPH WITH ORIGINAL ILLUS- Schools.” One Adams, and TRATED ENVELOPE page, 5” x 8”. Jefferson. En- Illustrated with [POLITICAL ADVERTISING] An graved by J.A. 191) a detailed scene extraordinarily colorful advertisement for Duplessis and of spectators the sale of campaign items. 1884. 4 pcs. A W.J. Edwards watching sol- political advertiser soliciting campaign ban- in 1856. Light diers salute the ners and merchandising that just splashes water staining American flag. with color: THE CAMPAIGN BANNER at lower right. Overall Fine. Framed to an Lyrics by J. Ed- AND OUTFIT COMPANY: “Manufac- overall size of 9” x 12 1/4”. $50 - up mund Estes. A turer of political net banners and campaign wonderfully il- outfits,” J.T. Commoss, Managers, N.Y. On lustrated Song the top is a campaign flag of presidential Sheet. Rein- CHARLES SUMNER PHOTO candidates James Blaine and John Logan, forced folds. Dampstaining at lower right. below in a style of Puck is a crowded con- Else Fine. $175 - up 195) CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874) vention with candidate expounding and fire- American politician and statesman from works exploding, a band playing and an au- Benjamin Franklin Massachusetts. An dience that looks somewhat aghast. Prices engraving by Duplessis academic lawyer and a are listed for the banners ($90. For a 30x40!) and Edwards powerful orator, Sum- as well as description of their products and ner was the leader of term. 9¾” x 14”. Included are two cards for the antislavery forces the same company “capes, caps torches and 194) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706- in Massachusetts. 1 all campaign articles!” Also a rare, stamped 1790) Founding father, printer, political 1/4” x 4 7/8” pho- illustrated pink toned envelope addressed theorist, inventor, scientist and author. Steel tograph of Sumner. top Hon. E.R. Wellington, Chesterfield Fac- engraving of Franklin. Smaller picture un- Backstamp reads: “Al- tory in an exceptional presentation. A very der portrait shows the signing of The Dec- len & Rowell 25 Win- exciting political lot. $1,250 - up laration of Independence. Smaller image ter Street Boston, Portrait Photographers.” above portrait shows two allegorical females Very Fine. $90 - up

56 Four Broughton’s Monthly Planet Reader And Astrological Journal For The Presidential Candidates Of 1860

In The Wake Of The Dorr Rebellion 197) Group of four “Broughton’s Monthly Planet Reader and Astrological Journal” 1) Philadelphia, September 1 Vol. 1 No 6. Nine pages, 5 3/4” x 9”. Image of a clean 196) 15 3/4” x 22” broadside. One page. shaven Abraham Lincoln on cover. In the Lincoln article, Broughton writes: “ … Mr. The document reads, in part: “Door Re- Lincoln has a rather fortunate Nativity for becoming popular, and for rising in the world turned!! This would be Governor, the with care and industry. But we are sorry to say that he has some rather unfortunate public enemy of Rhode Island, author and aspects coming on … all of which aspects make us inclined to judge that he will be arch-leader of treason, sedition and rebel- defeated this next coming Presidential election …” In his “The Presidential Election” lion, whose bones were not left at Acote article, Broughton notes: “ We are still of the opinion that S.A. Douglas, will be the next Hill, whose ambition has cost the state President …” 2) Philadelphia, August 1, 1860 Vol. 1 No. 5. Image of Stephen Douglas $100,000, in one year, had returned to our on cover. 3) Philadelphia, October 1, 1860. Vol 1 No. 7. Image of John Breckenridge on borders to superintend the election of his cover. 4) Philadelphia, November 1, 1860. Vol. 1 No. 8 Image of John Bell, the Union secret, legal adviser and fellow conspirator, Candidate for President on cover. Bottom left corner of last page torn. A fine lot rela- THOMAS F. CARPENTER !!! Fellow Citi- tive to the election of 1860, with interesting astrologically tinged predications and com- zens! let us not bind ourselves to the peril- mentary throughout. Overall Very Fine. $2,000 - up ous significance of this re-union of General Carpenter with this unprincipled, ambitions filled, affecting less than ten words. Overall [sic] leader of those restless, misguided Very Good. The Dorr Rebellion remains men, whom a few months since, Carpenter one of the truly bizarre events in Ameri- himself denounced as ˜rascally insurgents’ can political history. Led by politician and ... Carpenter’s occasional pretensions of fi- reformer, THOMAS DORR (1805-1854), delity to the principles of Law and Order, FINELY ILLUSTRATED MAGNUS the infamous political rebellion named af- are hollow, deceptive and false. You cannot LETTERHEAD FEATURING THE trust him, for you cannot understand him. ter him gained a large amount of support in Rhode Island. Dorr formed his own po- FIRST FOURTEEN PRESIDENTS You can understand, and you can trust no OF THE UNITED STATES man, who contradicts himself. In the city he litical party in an effort to have his reforms concerning voting rights for all men of legal is known; and whatever virtues he may pos- 198) [MAGNUS] Black and White letter age adopted. At the time, voting privileges sess as a man, no one trusts or confides in sheet: “The Presidents of Our Great Re- him as a politician: no one of any party ... were restricted to land holders of their el- public.” The letter sheet pictures the first Behold him then, fellow-citizens, as above dest sons. In 1841, Dorr’s party held a con- fourteen U.S. Presidents against a patriotic drawn, coiling about his own contradic- vention, drafting a new constitution which tions, and his absurd, false, wicked preten- ultimately received a decisive majority in a background and flags. Paper loss at edge, sions, taken up almost at random, from the separate election. Dorr’s party then held its not affecting text. Else Fine. $125 - up vast accumulations of a single year. Behold own election and chose him as the state’s him, and discard him. If you take him, governor in defiance of the existing and you take Dorr, and SEDITION with him. now minority government. Federal troops If you discard him you put down the de- were called in to quell the rebellion. Dorr mon of insurrection for a hundred years.” was convicted of treason and sentenced to Some toning and edge wear. Tape repair to life imprisonment, but he was released after folds on verso. Hole at center of document serving one year. $750 - up

57 JOHN A. ANDREW the League contained within its provisions JAMES BLAINE CABINET the seeds of inevitable trouble. Sometimes PHOTOGRAPH a remedy is worse than the disease it is de- 199) JOHN A. ANDREW (1818 - 1867). signed to cure. The whole subject bristles 203) JAMES GILLESPIE BLAINE Civil War governor of Massachusetts. In- with the most serious and fundamental con- (1830-1893). U.S. Speaker of the House strumental in the development of some of siderations. I do not think that the country of Representatives, the first black regiments in the war, includ- should allow itself to be stampeded by the Senator from Maine, ing the 54th Mass. ALS. 1 page. 5 ¼” x 8”. glittering generalities which Mr. Wilson is and two-time Secre- July 12, 1859. To an unknown recipient, “Is so adept in spouting. Neither his wiles nor tary of State. Cabi- there anything to be found in the ancient his threats will have any effect on me...” A net photograph of record showing the establishment of the few folds and some edge wear. Overall Very Blaine. 4 ¼” x 6 ½”. boundaries of the counties of Massachu- Good. $90 - up “Warren’s Portraits setts? I want to see whether the counties on 465 Washington St. the Atlantic coast are made to extend out LEADING PRESBYTERIAN CLER- Boston” backstamp. to the Maine league from land so as to be GYMAN JOHN BRECKENRIDGE $75 - up terminus with the boundary of the state. Yours Very truly, J. A. Andrew” Fine. 202) JOHN BRECKENRIDGE (1797- JAMES BLAINE CABINET $90 - up 1841). Presbyterian clergyman and contro- PHOTOGRAPH versialist. Autograph Letter Signed, “Jno. JOHN ALBION ANDREW Breckenridge.” Three pages, 7 ¾” x 12 ¾”. 204) JAMES GILLESPIE BLAINE (1830- September 2 ,1834. Philadelphia. Addressed 1893). U.S. Speaker of the House of Rep-

on postmarked integral leaf. Breckenridge resentatives, Senator from Maine, and two- 200) JOHN A. ANDREW (1818-1867) writes, in part:“…The Comm. Feel deeply time Secretary of Governor of Massachusetts between 1861 interest in securing such services as yours State. Cabinet pho- and 1866. Andrew was a guiding force be- in the important field to which they have tograph of Blaine. hind the creation of some of the first U.S. appointed you- & from the tenor of your 4 ¼” x 6 ½”. “C.M. Army units of black men, including the letters, they can but hope that so desirable a Bell Artist, 459, 461, famed 54th Massachusetts Infantry. 2 1/4” result is at hand. $1200 – the sum which was 463&465 Penn Ave x 3” oval portrait of Andrew mounted to suggested to you by Mr. Chester, has been Washington D.C.” a 4 1/4” x 6 1/4” card. Backstamp reads: considered by the Comm. As the maximum backstamp. $75 - up “Warren’s 289 Washington Street, Boston, for that field- & indeed $800- has been Mass. Under the Superintendence of Mrs. heretofore the salary of that station- The S.B. Heald.” Fine. $50 - up difficult of giving more in that field is mani- WONDERFUL COMMENTARY ON fold … not only our resources, but public THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS opinion forbids a large salary. We have high JAMES BLAINE CABNET expectations from your labors- the territory PHOTOGRAPH is large & the churches able to give abun- 201) FRANK B. BRANDEGEE (1864- dantly. And in the event of their coming up 205) JAMES GILLESPIE BLAINE (1830- 1924) U.S. Representative and Senator from to this work as they ought, I think there is 1893). U.S. Speaker of the House of Rep- Connecticut. Typed Letter Signed, “Frank no doubt that the Ex. Comm. will promptly resentatives, Sena- B. Brandegee,” on United States Senate, increase you salary, thus making the amount tor from Maine, and Committee on Foreign Relations stationery. above a comfortable support… it will be out two-time Secretary of One page, 8” x 10 1/2”. Washington. Feb- of our power to give more unless the field State. Cabinet pho- ruary 25, 1919. Brandegee writes to George of your labor produces it…There is anoth- tograph of Blaine. L. Rockwell, in part: “...The Senate Com- er fact also … we consider the expenses of 4 ¼” x 6 ½” “Child mittee on Foreign Relations is to go to the the Agent while absent from home (which & Co New York White House tomorrow night to hear what of course we pay) as a pretty fair offset to and 242 Thames St., the President has to say to us ... This whole the perquisites of a pastor… the commit- Newport, R.I.” art- question of the League of Nations ought tee will cheerfully appropriate an extra sum ist’s credit in lower to have the most searching scrutiny. Some for your removal say $150.00 though this is margin. $75 - up people seem to think that because they dis- contrary to our usual course. I only add that like war, they ought to be for any proposal I do believe that $1500 per anu. would ma- that has for its object the making of war terially inspire your success…Please let us more difficult. It has seemed to me that hear from you soon in reply … Jno. Breck- it would be material to consider whether enridge.” Separation and minor paper loss the proposed League would, in fact, make at folds, paper loss at wax seal. Else Very it more difficult to have a war, or whether Good $300 – up

58 SIGNED JAMES BLAINE MASSACHUSETTS CONGRESSMAN With circular, red “Boston” postal cancella- CABINET PHOTOGRAPH AND SENATOR tion and straight, red “Paid” Cancellation. Curtis writes: “I was much surprised to re- 206) JAMES GILLESPIE BLAINE (1830- 209) ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK ceive from Judge Whate [?] last evening an 1893). U.S. Speaker of the House of Repre- (1816-1882). Member of the Massachu- answer, saying that it will not be in his power sentatives, Senator setts House of Representatives and Senate, to comply with our flattering request” What from Maine, and Speaker of the House for Massachusetts shall I do? Yrs with Great Respect & regard two-time Secretary and Governor of that state. Photograph B.R. Curtis” A great association of a cur- of State. Cabi- of Bullock signed on verso “A.H. Bullock rent and future Associate Justice of the U.S. net photograph Speaker 1862” 2 3/4” x 4 1/4”. No place. Supreme Court. Extremely Fine. $250 - up of Blaine Signed 1862. Backstamp reads, “Photographed by at lower edge of Claflin 188 Main St., Worcester.” Fine. image: “James G. $75 - up Blaine.” 4 ¼” x 6 ½” “Geo Prince KENTUCKY CONGRESSMAN Penn Ave & 11th E. M. BRUCE WRITES TO A GEN- CALEB CUSHING St. Wash. D.C.” art- ERAL ASKING FOR A POSITION ist’s credit in lower margin. $150 - up ON BEHALF OF A CONSTITUENT WHO WAS TERRIBLY MAIMED AT 212) CALEB CUSHING (1800-1879) JAMES BLAINE SIGNED THE BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA, American statesman and diplomat. Cushing CABINET PHOTOGRAPH WHERE I FOUND HIM ALMOST served as a Congressman from Massachu- DEAD” setts and as Attorney General under Presi- 207) JAMES GILLESPIE BLAINE dent Pierce. Autograph Letter Signed, Cush- (1830-1893). U.S. Speaker of the House 210) ELI M. BRUCE (1828 - 1866). Repre- ing.” One page, 5” x 5 1/8” Boston. April of Representatives, sentative from Kentucky in the first and sec- 7, 1862. Cushing writes: “In the matter Senator from Maine, ond Confederate congresses, philanthropist. of the school books which came up in the and two-time Secre- Heavily financed the Confederate shadow House yesterday it gives me pleasure at the tary of State. Cabi- government of Kentucky during the Civil same time to oblige you and to present the net photograph of War. ALS. 1 page. 8 ¼” x 10 ¾”. House of wishes of my constituents. I am yours truly, Blaine Signed at low- Representatives May 23 1863. Bruce writes Cushing” Mounting trace on verso. Overall er edge of mounting asking for a position for Jno. H. Blanchard, Fine. $90 - up card: “Very Sincerely, Co. I, 4th Kentucky regiment. General “I James G. Blaine.” 4 respectfully ask your special attention to the CALEB CUSHING’S FIRST ¼” x 6 ½” “Warren’s claims of a most meritorious young man “ CONGRESSIONAL TERM Portraits 465 Wash- he is competent for almost any subordinate

ington St. Boston” position “ of good family and education “ a 213) CALEB CUSHING (1800-1879) backstamp. “Return to Library- The Bruce constituent of mine and I know he was ter- American statesman and diplomat. Cush- Publishing Company” stamp on verso. ribly maimed at the battle of Chickamauga, ing served as a Congressman from Mas- $150 - up where I found him almost , and hence know sachusetts and as Attorney General under the facts as stated. I have the honor to be, President Pierce. Autograph Letter Signed, General, very truly your friend & obt. Servt. JAMES BLAINE SIGNED “Caleb Cushing.” One page, 7 3/4” x E. M. Bruce.” The letter has been backed CABINET PHOTOGRAPH 10”. Newbury Port. November 10, 1835. and docketing information on verso is read- Addressed on integral leaf to Mr. Wil- able. $200 - up 208) JAMES GILLESPIE BLAINE (1830- liam Nichols, W. Amesbury. With “NEW- 1893). Cabinet pho- BURYPORT Mass” postal cancellation tograph of Blaine B.R. CURTIS TO ASSOCIATE JUSTICE STORY and “Free C. Cushing M.C.” Free-frank. Signed at lower edge Cushing writes, in part: “May I ask you to of mounting card: do me the favor to send me a list of the “James G. Blaine.” names of individuals in West Amesbury 4 ¼” x 6 ½” “C.M. 211) BENJAMIN R. CURTIS (1809-1874) to where it would be proper & agreeable Bell Photograph American attorney and Associate Justice of for one to send papers or documents dur- Art Studies” gold the U.S. Supreme Court. Autograph Note ing the approaching section of Congress on black backstamp. Signed, “B.R. Curtis.” One page, 7 7/8” x 9 & in so doing you will greatly oblige.” A Two minor chips at 3/4”. Boston. June 15, 1843. Addressed on fine document relative to Cushing’s first left edge. $150 - up integral leaf to Mr Justice Story. JOSEPH term as a Congressman. Paper loss on ad- STORY (1779-1845) American lawyer and dress leaf from wax seal. Overall Very Fine. Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. $125 - up

59 New York State Senator James C. ernment now pending, has directed me to Curtis Accepts the Nomination for address you an official not on that subject. State Senator by the Free Soil Party When the President advised a reference of EDWARD EVERETT this long deferred case to the arbitration of “the extension of Slavery into Territory now free a friendly power, he considered it a matter should be resisted because it is wrong in principle, of course that all the questions, on which 216) EDWARD EVERETT (1794-1865). contrary to the spirit of our republican institution the parties had differed, should be submit- U.S. Secretary of State under Fillmore; U.S. and the best interests of our blessed Country” ted to the arbiter. The President was not ap- Congressman and Senator; Unitarian cler- prized, at the time, of the exceptions taken gyman; Teacher. ALS. 2 pages. 7” x 8 ¾”. 214) James C. Curtis. New York state by my predecessor to the two first articles Marked as “Private”. To Honorable T.H. senator and free soil party member. Curtis of a draft on a convention submitted by Perkins, Department of State 22 Nov. 1852. writes just after his nomination for state “Dear Sir, I have received your favor of the Mr. Carvallo in his note of the 26th August senator by the newly formed Free Soil Party 16th; as also a letter of W. Gardiner of the 1852. Although it may have been advis- convention. ALS. 1 page. Cochecton, 30 15th to myself and one from W. Gardiner able to object to the specific incorporation Aug., 1848. “Your letter informing me that to W. Hunter of the 15th, together with the of those two articles into the Convention, a convention of the free soil democracy of papers accompanying them, which I have the President thinks that the United States the 9th Congressional district had nomi- read with attention. This claim was one of ought not to insist on the exception from ar- nated me as the candidate for Congress of the first subjects which engaged my atten- bitration of any of the questions on which the free soil democracy of the district was tion on entering the department; although the Governments in their correspondence duly received. For this mark of respect and the person of the public business, which on the subject have differed. The Presi- confidence on the part of the convention was much in arrears, has prevented my mak- dent, for this reason, approves the course I am truly grateful. Fully believing that the ing as much progress in it as I could wish. I taken by me in giving my consent to the extension of Slavery into Territory now have appointed an interview with the Chil- free should be resisted because it is wrong proposed withdrawal of Mr. Carvallo’s note ean Minister for this day. I shall propose to in principle, contrary to the spirit of our of the 26th of August 1852 with the draft him to compromise the matter by a sum in republican institution and the best interests of a convention enclosed in it, with a view gross. If he declines that, I shall fall back of our blessed Country. As the platform to protracted correspondence which would upon the arbitration, taking care to exclude and resolutions adopted at the Buffalo necessarily result from a refusal to allow the those features of his project, which Mr. convention are correct in principal and of two first articles of the convention to be Webster regarded as inadvisable.- I will take course are correct in practice. I fully sub- specifically submitted; and he regrets that care to advise you of the result, as soon as scribe to them and to the principle of no you were not authorized, on behalf of the anything is agreed upon. I remain, Dear Sir, more Slave Territory and cheerfully accept claimants, to accede to that proposal. The with sincere regard, faithfully yours. Edward the nomination so unanimously tendered President thinks it quite possible that the Everett”. $300 - up me through you only regretting that some United States ought in the outset to have are more efficious capable and able to carry made a peremptory demand on the Chilean EDWARD EVERETT out the principal for which we are contend- Government for the reimbursement of the ing. Free soil & free territory have been se- money originally seized by its officers; but 217) EDWARD EVERETT (1794-1865) lected by the convention. I am with great this false step“ if it was onecannot possibly Massachusetts politician who served as respect, Yours…James C. Curtis.” The Free be retraced. A diplomatic correspondence Massachusetts’ Governor and a Repre- Soil party had just held its first convention has been carried on for several years, and sentative and Senator from that state. In on August 9 and 10th. Organized on a plat- an offer of arbitration has been made by addition, Everett served as president of form which opposed the admission of any us and has been accepted by Chile. Under Harvard University and as United States new slave states into the Union. In 1854, these circumstances the President thinks it Secretary of State under President Fillmore. the party was absorbed into the new Repub- neither to be desired nor expected that any Partially Printed Document Signed, Edward lican party. 150 - up of the questions which have arisen in the Everett.” One page, 8” x 10”. Department discussion should be excepted from the of State, Washington. November 11, 1852. EDWARD EVERETT submission to the arbiter. I am, sir, respect- The document reads, in part: “To his Ex- fully, Your Obedient servant, Edward Ever- cellency the Governor of Mississippi Sir: 215) EDWARD EVERETT (1794-1865). ett.” This letter was written and relates to Agreeably to the law for the distribution of U.S. Secretary of State under Fillmore; U.S. a claim against the Chilean government of the Acts of Congress, (Act, Aril 20, 1818, Congressman and Senator; Unitarian cler- a vessel and its prize owned by a group of sec 6,) the number of copies of the Acts of gyman; Teacher. LS. 3 pages. 8” x 10”. De- Boston merchants. The seizure took place the First Session of the Thirty Second Con- partment of State, Washington, 3rd March in Peruvian waters but was accomplished by gress, due to the State of Mississippi: is 148. 1853.To W. H. Gardiner Esqe Boston, “Sir Chilean vessels in 1821. The King of Bel- These have been put up in packages, each The President, for the purpose of putting gians served as the arbiter in this case. Over containing Five copies and deposited in the more distinctly on record his views in ref- thirty years later, the case had still not been Post Office in this City to be forwarded to erence to the claim on the Chilean Gov- resolved. $300 - up you.” Very Fine. $250 - up

60 EDWARD EVERETT TO JOHN C. FREMONT ALS Pruden. I think the signal as to the time we PRESIDENT TYLER were trying to arrange the other day could best be done this way. I will get you to the “It would have afforded me much pleasure to meet 220) JOHN C. FREMONT (1813-1890). telephone & say will your father be in the you during my visit to Virginia to express to you Explorer; Politician; Union general in the city at O’clk today”? The hour I name will in person my high sense of obligation for the trust Civil War. ALS. 1 page. 8” x 10”. Washington be the time I think you should be there.” exposed in me during your administration.” City, Aug. 20, 1850. To Franklin L. Rising, Intriguing content and a clandestine tone. Esq., New York. Very Fine. $50 - up “Sir, I have to 218) EDWARD EVERETT (1794-1865) acknowledge the Massachusetts politician who served as receipt of your SEYMOUR WRITES DURING HIS Massachusetts’ Governor and a Represen- note of the “ CAMPAIGN SHORTLY BEFORE tative and Senator from that state. In addi- inst addressed to HIS ELECTION TO THE NEW tion, Everett served as president of Harvard me at the Irving YORK GOVERNORSHIP University and as United States Secretary of House and take State under President Fillmore. Autograph pleasure in com- Letter Signed, “Edward Everett.” Two plying with your 223) HORATIO SEYMOUR (1810-1866). pages, 5” x 8”. Richmond. March 18, 1865. request. Very Twice served as New York Governor, once Everett writes to PRESIDENT TYLER, respectfully yours J.C. Fremont.” Mounted during the Civil War. A Democratic candi- in part: “I have received your very oblig- to another sheet. Some light dampstaining. date for the Presidency in 1868, he lost to ing letter. It would have afforded me much Fremont’s text and autograph remain bold. Grant. ALS. 2 pages. 5” x 8”. Elmira, Oct. pleasure to meet you during my visit to Vir- Accompanied by an engraved portrait of 26, 1862. “My dear Sir I have addressed ginia to express to you in person my high Fremont. $450 - up a number of meetings in this part of the sense of obligation for the trust exposed State “ all have been full and spirited “ our MASS. GOVERNOR in me during your administration. Trusting friends are ¦¦under the influence of elec- HENRY GARDNER that Mr Tyler’s improved health will soon tions. Their elections have brought out the relieve your amity...” Mounting trace on conservative sentiments of the People “ I verso. VF. $250 - up 221) HENRY GARDNER (1819-1892) shall speak every day until election “ In my opinion we are constantly gaining ground. EDWARD EVERETT Governor of Massachusetts. Autograph Note Signed, “Henry J. Gardner.” One page, Truly yours, Horatio Seymour.” Just short 7 3/8” x 5 1/2”. No place. Monday, June after this letter was written, Seymour won 219) EDWARD EVERETT (1794-1865) 25, 1855. Gardner writes to Thos. H. Chan- the election for the New York state gover- Massachusetts politician who served as dler Esq., in part: “I am much obliged to norship. Fine. $125 - up Massachusetts’ Governor and a Represen- you for telling me so plainly of Harry’s de- tative and Senator from that state. In addi- linquencies, and I have had a plain talk with ROBERT CHARLES WINTHROP tion, Everett served as president of Harvard him. I think he will do betterhe promises to

University and as United States Secretary try. What course suggests itself to you to ROBERT CHARLES WINTHROP of State under President Fillmore. Manu- advise one to adopt with one of the pecu- 224) (1809-1894) American lawyer and philan- script Document Signed, “Edward Ever- liar constitution he possesses?” Very Fine. thropist. Winthrop served as a Senator and ett.” One page, 7” x 10”. Department of $75 - up Representative from Massachusetts and as State, Washington. December 20, 1852. Ev- erett writes: “I have the honor to enclose, ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO the 22nd Speaker of the House of Repre- herewith, copy of a letter received from the McKINLEY AND T.R. sentatives. Autograph Letter Signed “Robt. Treasury Department, from which you will Winthrop.” One page, 5 5/8” x 9”. 1 Pem- learn that, in accordance with your request, berton Square. April 16, 1861. Winthrop the necessary instruction have been issued 222) OCTAVIUS L. PRUDEN (1842-1902) writes to THOMAS GARFIELD (1825- to the Collector of Customs at New York, Assistant Secretary to presidents McKinley 1900) Glass-maker, MIT trustee and mem- for the delivery to your order, free of du- and Theodore Roosevelt. Autograph Letter ber of MIT’s Society of Arts, in part: “I ties and charges, the articles enumerated in Signed, “O.L. Pruden,” on Executive Man- have the honor to acknowledge your kind sion, Washington letterhead. Two pages, 4 the Bill of Lading, enclosed in your note of invitation of the 13th & thank you for the 3/4” x 6”. March 25, 1898. Pruden writes: the 18th inst. which are herewith returned. compliment it implies. The presence of my Dear Miss Solomons: Not until this year I avail myself of this occasion to renew the friend Mr. Fillmore would give a peculiar has the Gardener at the Ex. Mansion been assurance of my very high consideration. charm to your Festival, but it will be out of able to grow violets like these. I only regret Edward Everett.” Extremely Fine. my power to attend it. Present my respectful there are not more of them, but it is about $250 - up acknowledgement to the Commee” Mount- the end of the season & no more in blos- ing trace on verso. Tape repair to small split som this morning. Very truly yours, O.L. at lower right. Overall Fine. $75 - up

61 AMASA WALKER Scathing 1829 NH Republican Political Circular Attacks

“HARTFORD CONVENTION MEN IN THEIR UNHOLY PROJECTS” 225) AMASA WALKER (1799-1875) U.S. economist and politician. Autograph Letter WHILE PROMISING TO “PUNISH THE DECEIVERS, BUT RECLAIM Signed, “Amasa Walker” and “A.W.” One THE DECEIVED” IN THE STATE ELECTIONS page, 7 1/2” x 9 3/4”. Boston. January 17, 1851. Walker writes, in part: “I have ordered your paper sent to the office of the Secre- tary of State. You will, when you receive the order, discontinue the one sent to North Brookfield I have not seen your paper for a fortnight and feel quite lost without it My counsel is, great caution & calmness in the present trying crises we do not despair, & need not if our own friend will be quiet.” Very Fine. $75 - up

Mayor Wood Of NY To Franklin Pierce

“I Am Quite Sure That Political Consideration Can Have No Influence…(but) His Extensive Influential Family Connections Are Of Our Own Political Faith –he Is A Democrat Of Unwavering Stomp…”

226) FERNANDO WOOD (1812-1881). Congressman, Mayor of New York City. Au- tograph Letter Signed “Fernando Wood.” 1 page, New York, 1853. Mayor Wood writes to Franklin Pierce ,“His Excellency” with some insightful political content into the political appointment process: 227) Partially Printed circular. Two pages, 6 ¾” x 8 ¼”. Concord, [NH]. January 19, “…I beg to rec- 1829. The document reads, in part: “The Object of this Circular is to solicit your aid ommend to your in furtherance of the election of the candidates above named, and of the candidates favorable consid- for Counselors, Senators, &c. who shall be nominated by the Republican Conventions eration the ap- in the several districts; and of Representatives to the State Legislature. To you, Sir, we plication of Wm. H. Allmand, Eng. To be say, that an united and a vigorous effort prior to, an on the day of the next election, appointed one of the Pursers of the United LL SECURE US THE VICTORY… furnish your neighbors with all the needful and States Navy…Though I am quite sure that necessary information to counteract the machinations and the falsehood that may be political consideration can have no influ- put in operation by a corrupt and vindictive Aristocracy…For what was BENJAMIN ence with your excellency in that appoint- PIERCE proscribed and hunted down in the last year’s election? Had he made himself ment, yet I am happy to add…his extensive busy against the New England President? No; this was not his sin. He refused to make influential family connections are of our himself and instrument in office to persecute his fellow republicans who had declared own political faith – He is a democrat of for Gen. Jackson- he refused to unite with federalists and Hartford Convention men in unwavering stomp….” Includes a 19th cen- their unholy projects- he refused to join a cabal of office seekers who has sold them- tury steel plate engraving of Wood. Light selves to the federal party; and therefore he must be immolated to the altar of party… age wear, mostly Fine. $125 - up If we all do our duty on the second Tuesday of March, there cannot be doubt of complete success…On that day, let the watchword of Republicans be, Reform in our State administration: on that day, let our motto be -“Punish the deceivers, but reclaim the deceived!” $750 - up END