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LEADING PRESBYTERIAN CLERGYMAN JOHN BRECKENRIDGE NEGOTIATES SALARY WITH A NEW PASTOR * 207 JOHN BRECKENRIDGE (1797-1841). Presbyterian clergy- man and controversialist. Auto- * 204 graph Letter Signed, “Jno. JOSIAH BARTLETT (1729-1795). American physician, states- Breckenridge.” Three pages, 7 ¾” man and Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Document x 12 ¾”. September 2, 1834. Phila- Signed, “Josiah Bartlett.” One page, 7 ¼” x 2 ¾”. Kingston, delphia. Addressed on postmarked November 30, 1764. The document reads: integral leaf. Breckenridge writes, * 202 “Mr. Nathan Sweat Constable. Sir, please to pay to Josiah Judkins in part: J.M. BARRIE (1860-1937). Scot- five pounds fifteen shillings old tenor for stuff for Tande’s [?] “…The Comm. Feel deeply inter- tish novelist and dramatist best fence & it shall be allowed you. Josiah Bartlett, Daniel Woods- est in securing such services as yours known for authoring Peter Pan. man.” A fine piece from the early, local political career of Josiah in the important field to which they Autograph Letter Signed, “J.M. Bartlett. Very Fine. $500 - up have appointed you- & from the Barrie,” on Adelphia Terrace tenor of your letters, they can but House, Strand, W.C.2. letterhead. (Continued) One page, 5 ½” x 7”. To “Dear Ms. Landroth.” Barrie writes: “Dear Mr. Landroth, Thank your kind thought in writing, and please give my best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Brown. They are both a breath [...] air to me Sugarman[?]! How long ago it seems. Yours sincerely, J.M. Barrie.” $375 - up

* 205 JOSIAH BARTLETT (1729- 1795). American physician, states- man and Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. Document Signed, “Josiah Bartlett.” One page, 4 ½” x 4”. Kingston. Janu- ary 18, 1762. The document reads: COLONIAL GOVERNOR FRANCIS BERNARD “To Edward Scribner Constable ORDERS PAYMENT FOR A DOCTOR SERVING THE of Kingston. Pay to Lieut. Fel- KING’S SOLDIERS DURING THE FRENCH AND lows twenty pounds old tenor it INDIAN WAR * 203 being for five wolves heads * 206 JAMES BARRON (1769 - 1851). catched [sic] in the town & this DS May 4, 1763 1 page. Partly-printed order to pay “Mrs. Rebecca Officer in the U.S. Navy. Letter shall be your sufficient order. Gibbons for ye use of Dctr. John Taylor the sum of Fifty-three Signed, “James Barron.” One page, Kingston January 18th 1762. pounds, to discharge for his acct. of Med & Attend. on sick sol- 7 7/8” x 10”. Navy Yard Philadel- Daniel Fifield Josiah Bartlett.” A diers, in Col. Saltonstalls Regiment the last year.” Boldly signed by phia. April 22, 1825. The letter nice piece from the very start of Bernard as Governor. Some light toning and slight break at one concerns an invoicing mistake. Bartlett’s long political career. fold. $550 - up Some dampstaining. Else. VG. Some edge wear and paper loss, $300 - up else Very Good. $500 - up 49 hope that so desirable a result is at hand. $1200 - the sum which was suggested to you by Mr. Chester, “…Mr. Pierce must be an odd person. He is the man of all others, whose public acts I has been considered by the Comm. shall wait for with the most curiosity. He had refused and resigned the only two places As the maximum for that field- & I think worth holding in this Government and accepted the only two I should most indeed $800- has been heretofore hesitate to receive. He resigned his seat on the bench and refused the Atty. the salary of that station- The dif- Generalship- to my mind the most honorable post in the Government … He was a Genl ficult of giving more in that field is in Mexico! The last place he would wish to have and is to be the President the most manifold … not only our resources, thankless and onerous position in the United States…” but public opinion forbids a large * 208 salary. We have high expectations BENJAMIN BREWSTER (1816-1888). American politician and Attorney General of the United from your labors- the territory is States. Autograph Letter Signed. Four pages, 7 ½” x 9 ½”. Third Street, Philadelphia. Friday, Decem- large & the churches able to give ber 31, 1852. abundantly. And in the event of “…We had a cheerful chat and of course we drifted off into politics. Many things were explained to their coming up to this work as him by me, about our Pennsylvania Politics. He did not surprise me when he told me that Mr. they ought, I think there is no doubt Buchanan and Mr. Campbell Mr. Hird and Ex Govn. Porter and others such of that ilk had been that the Ex. Comm. will promptly fearfully anxious to impress upon ours (ie Genl. Pierce & his Yankee friends) minds the belief that increase you salary, thus making the Pennsylvania was in danger. I knew that they were resolved to leave that impression at Concord, for amount above a comfortable I also knew that they no only desired that the fact should be so; but they earnestly prayed- i.e. if such support…it will be out of our political partisans can pay- that the presidential election should depend wholly upon this state … I tell power to give more unless the field you now as I wrote to Mr. Burke[?] early in July and afterwards in October- that Genl. Pierce could of your labor produces it…There have carried this state if there had not been a harangue delivered or a public meeting held. Not that is another fact also … we consider he was so popular but that their services were worthless- the party was untied and the Whigs the expenses of the Agent while apathetic. Today I heard from a good authority that Mr. Pierce contemplated selecting Mr. James absent from home (which of Campbell of the City for a Cabinet office. And that he proposed to do it so that he might give to the course we pay) as a pretty fair off- world positive proof of his opposition to the test law … In the first place for one I deny that a set to the perquisites of a pastor… religious concession like this should be made to a great political hierarchy, by the Democratic Party. the committee will cheerfully ap- But if such a selection is to be made and he must have a Catholic per se- Irish or Roman, why not take propriate an extra sum for your re- a man who has character…Mr. Campbell is wholly unworthy of such promotion. He is one of Mr. moval say $150.00 though this is Buchanans bob tails and they are at this moment scheming to trick each other. Mr. Campbell wants all contrary to our usual course. I only the essential prerequisites to fit him for a Cabinet office. He has no dignity or personal character- he add that I do believe that $1500 is a professional office hunter a political Dugald Dalgett and picaroon. As a lawyer he has no standing. per anu. would materially inspire He was defeated for the Supreme Bench- on to which ticket the intrigued himself- he was defeated your success…Please let us hear because he was ignorant as a lawyer- worthless as a man and unprincipled & factious as a politician. He from you soon in reply … Jno. organized the low Irish in their county- with which the war elections are controlled-and by their aid Breckenridge.” Separation and mi- he sold this state to Mr. Buchanan and misrepresented it in the Baltimore Convention…I do not know nor paper loss at folds, paper loss your friend Mr. Pierce. From what I have understood, he is manly and able. He would soon be at wax seal. Else Very Good. disgusted with such a person as Mr. Campbell and feel that he had advanced a vulgar petty tyrant to $300 - up fill the place that should be held by a Democrat and gentleman. Mr. Pierce must be an odd person. He is the man of all others, whose public acts I shall wait for with the most curiosity. He had refused and LEWIS CASS, SECRETARY resigned the only two place I think worth holding in this Government and accepted the only two I OF WAR UNDER ANDREW should most hesitate to receive. He resigned his seat on the bench and refused the Atty. Generalship- JACKSON, to my mind the most honorable post in the Government … He was a Genl in Mexico! The last place DECRIES THE EVILS OF he would wish to have and is to be the President the most thankless and onerous position in the “ARDENT SPIRITS” United States…” Folds reinforced. Else Fine. $500 - up * 209 LEWIS CASS (1782-1866). American politician. Autograph tions. Between 1830 and 1840, Letter Signed, “Lewis Cass.” Two it practicable, stop the entire con- interval will mark greater changes.” many of these organizations began pages, 9 7/8 X 7 3/4. Washington. sumption of it, but perhaps we Examining alcohol consumption to argue that the only way to pre- December 19, 1831. Addressed on have asked for as much at one time th in the United States in the late 18 vent drunkenness was to wholly integral Free Franked address leaf as we shall be able to procure. The century, Dr. Benjamin Rush argued eliminate the consumption of al- to “Hon Reuben H. Walworth Al- change in publick sentiment, re- that excessive use of alcohol was cohol. Transforming themselves bany New York.” With Red FREE specting the use of ardent spirits injurious to both physical and psy- from temperance into abstinence and circular, red CITY OF WASH- generally, is a striking proof of the chological health. Inspired by Rush’s societies, these groups soon in- INGTON DEC 19 postal cancel- aversion of allowing by degrees, widely disseminated beliefs, nearly spired the formation and prolifera- lations. Cass writes: what cannot be accomplished sud- 200 Connecticut farmers formed tion of the National Prohibition “Dear Sir, I have just received you denly. A few years since, no one the first U.S. temperance associa- Party and other groups, paving the letter and am glad to find you unite would have ventured to predict the tion in 1789. Within three decades, way for the birth of the earnest with me … the issuing of whiskey results upon this subject, which temperance associations were prohibition movement that Cass to the troops by the United States have already appeared, and if I am formed in ten states, some of envisions in his letter. $300 - up is wholly unnecessary. I would were not greatly deceived, a still shorter which were statewide organiza- 50 WILLIAM BOEING TRADES IN HIS PACKARD * 210 WILLIAM EDWARD BOEING (1881-1956). Avia- tion pioneer and the founder of The Boeing Company. Typed Let- ter Signed, “William E. Boeing,” on Clark Cadillac Company let- terhead. One page, 8 ½” x 11”. February 4, 1938. The letter reads, in part: “...we beg to ad- vise that we are herewith issuing you a cash credit of $900.00 on your model 745, Packard Lim- ousine, motor No. 186091, car THE LAST BRITISH No. 185880. This credit to be GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK applied at any time within the CADWALLER COLDEN APPOINTS ZEBULON next twelve months and subject SOUTHARD TO CAPTAIN OF THE MILITIA 1775 to one years’ extension at that * 211 time …Very Fine. $900 - up CADWALLER COLDEN ( 1688-1776 ) was a physician, farmer, surveyor, botanist, and a lieutenant governor and Com- mander in Chief for the Province of New York. On November 1, 1765 Cadwallader was confronted by a huge SUPERB POLITICAL ing. That antagonism com- crowd carrying and effigy of him in a parade to protest the CONTENT FROM menced with Rollins’ first Stamp Act.. He was likely one of the oldest British governors in LINCOLN’S JUDGE nomination to congress. We New York ADVOCATE GENERAL OF thought that you made a mis- GILBERT LIVINGSTON (1742-1806) Member of NYS As- THE NAVY take in throwing your influ- sembly in 1777, Surrogate 1778 and Master in Chancery 1781. A * 212 ence against Rollins after you member of the New York Constitutional Convention 1788, and WILLIAM EATON CHAN- had been elected three terms, a Presidential Elector for Thomas Jefferson in 1800. DLER (1835–1917)United States and after Rollins & his friends had Secretary of the Navy under yielded gracefully to your third nomina- Document Signed. New York, April 15, 1775 Commission for Chester Arthur, Senator from NH tion and worked with an earnestness that Zebulon Southard to be Captain of the Company of Militia in and lawyer. In 1865, Chandler was received your Commendation to secure Dutchess County, NY. Signed by Cadwallader Colden as his appointed solicitor and judge ad- your third election. As soon as possible. Majesty’s Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the vocate general of the Navy De- After Rollins nomination & election Province of New-York, and the Territories depending thereon partment by President Abraham the antagonism ought to have ceased; but in America. Signed on verso by Gilbert Livingston affirming Lincoln. Subsequently, he was ap- it did not; Gov Gilmore’s singular course Southard had taken his oath. Signed also by David Colden. Im- pointed First Assistant Secretary of intensified it somewhat; although judg- pressed royal stamp atop. the Treasury. ing from your statements you felt and Autograph Letter Signed, as acted differently from what he said you A rare military appointment delivered at particularly volatile Speaker of the House of Repre- did. We have all become satisfied what time in American history. Just a few days after this was penned, sentatives. 3½ pages. 5"x8". Wash- he is I trust. But-all these things are Paul Revere would take his legendary trip to warn of the British ington, Concord, NH Nov. 29, past. It is foolish & unmanly to revert to and then the “shot heard round the world” would ring at Lexing- 1864. Chandler writes, in part: them, except—to bury them. I have no ton to officially begin the American revolution. Fold Splits. VG. “Concord, Nov 29, 1864 My dear Col. plans for the future that I would no $1,250 - up I have wanted to have a short talk with unhesitatingly confide to you expecting you, but as you generally come down & your friendly advice and assistance if return the same day and my office is needed. I have no judgment-or opinion as me to say this if I -were not inclined ties and writing cordially with and do- usually full we do not seem to have any to future political action that - would not, So to Say; but I am inclined to Say So in ing justice by all true friends & cowork- opportunity; ...I want to say is this; that I doubt it, coincide with your own. And Sincerity and truth. There is much ers in the good cause. The foregoing is there has been, during the last two or further if you have any wishes So far as to be done to save New Hamp- the Sum and of what I want to Say and three years, not a feeling of hostility, concerns yourself hereafter, I know of shire & Connecticut next I have no doubt will meet with your ap- between you & myself’ & some of the no reason why, feeble as my influence Spring; to organize the new proval; and I believe that without refer- rest of us here, because our relations might be in any direction, I cannot con- Democracy of Freedom that is ence to bygone controversies we can meet have always been pleasant and friendly, sult and co-operate frankly and as a to control this nation hereaf- and act cordially. and unitedly in the but I will call it a relation of antago- friend in achieving those wishes. Cer- ter: and the work is broad future. … Yours Very Truly, W. E. nism which has prevented a cordial dis- tainly your talents, your ear- enough to occupy us all; act- Chandler” Small tear to back page, cussion of and cooperation in the vari- lier Services as a pioneer in the ing harmoniously, rejecting otherwise Fine. $300 - up ous political matters that have been pend- free soil cause would require and forgetting all old animosi- 51 CONTRACT TO SUPPLY PROVISIONS FOR THE HISTORIC TREATY WITH THE SAC AND FOX INDIANS * 213 JOHN CHAMBERS (1780-1852) Congressman & Second Territorial Governor of Iowa, received an appointment on the staff of General William H. Harrison with the rank of major. Appointed commissioner to negotiate treaties with the Sac and Fox Indians and interested himself in protecting several tribes of Indians from frauds of agents and traders. MAJOR JOHN ILLUSTRATED LETTER BEACH, U. S. Indian agent. Son-law to General Joseph Street. FROM THE NOTED Beach hosted the week long council that resulted in the signing AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR of the Oct 11, 1842 Treaty for the purchase of much of Iowa FREDERICK STUART from the Sac and Fox Indians. CHURCH * 214 2 pp. Manuscript contract between an Indian Agent and suppli- FREDERICK STUART ers of goods for the Sac and Fox Indians. Signed twice by John CHURCH (1842-1924). Ameri- Chambers and in the hand Major John Beach, also containing can illustrator known for his de- his signature. The contract details the provisions to be supplied pictions of animals. Autograph SCARCE AUTOGRAPH OF for the historic treaty with Sac and Fox Indians. Two weeks Letter Signed, “F.S.C.” Four pages, SAMUEL CRANSTON THE later, the Indians would cede their land to the United States 5 ¼” x 7.” “NY Carnegie Hall.” GOVERNOR OF RHODE Government, relinquishing their claim to any lands in Iowa. June 18, no year. To “Dear Marga- ISLAND COLONY “For the sum of 800.00 lawful money of the United States, for ret.” With a illustration of the be- * 215 which payment well and truly be made we bind low mentioned Bear Cub on center SAMUEL CRANSTON. Colo- ourselves…William Wright, Thomas Charlton, William Meek two pages. Church writes: “... I nial Royal Governor. Governor of Sr. & William Meek Jr….The condition of this mail you “a Fog” a very fine print I Rhode Island Colony for 30 years. obligation...entered into contract with John Beach, U.S. Indian have just had made. I a week or It is in his honor the city of Agent to furnish provision for the Treaty with the Sacs and two will send you a Pandora. The Cranston Rhode Island was named. Foxes…” Signed “John Chambers”also signed by Wright, reason of all this is I have been Rhode Island. January 7, 1726/7. Charlton and both Meeks. having some prints made to com- DS. 1 page. 7 ½” x 12 ¼”. A manu- plete the set which I sent on to script bond in which Henry Hol- On verso are the Articles of Agreement: “…that the said Wright Washington by request of the Li- land a “…marriner am held & firmly and Charlton shall furnish and deliver at such places near the brarian of Congress … Scribner for bound unto William Wanton of Sac and Fox Agency…under the superintendence and direction August out the Last of July has my Newport in said Colony Mercht. of the Commissary daily and every day commencing on the 2nd story. I saw the edition being proved In the penal sum of Fifty three day of October, 1842 and in such subsequent day as the Agent the other day.- It the fiction num- pounds lawful money of said may require. ber which has the greatest sales of colony…” Cranston has written a The following provisions to wit: 2000 pounds of fat, mer- the year. This will be the 2d time I lengthy certification at the lower chantable Beef neatly slaughtered, Eleven barrels of Superior am in this number. They are talk- right corner nothing that “James Flour, 55 pounds of Lard…the provisions shall be in good ing of making a book of my short Martin personally appeared before quality and in case the commissary shall consider them inferior stories.... Margaret, I know of a me and made oath that eh did see that they shall be submitted to the inspections of two cook he’s in my story. A Bear Cub Henry Holland sign, seal & ac- persons…their decision shall be final…we have herewith set who can boomerang a griddle cake knowledge the above written our hands and seals at the Sac and Fox Agency this 28th day of from the kitchen to the dining room insturment as his act & deed…” September, 1842… John Beach, U.S. Indian Agt., W.S. Wright, in such a manner in will pass you so Boldly signed at the conclusion by Thomas Charlton.” John Chambers signed as witness. that you can grab it if it look OK, Cranston. A scarce, early American if not it goes back into the waste autograph. Some light glue residue The treaty of 1842 “ceded to the United States all their lands cake basket, but that rarely occurs. at left. Fine. $750 - up west of the Mississippi to which they had any claim or title.” It ...” Frederick Stuart Church’s noted was stipulated that they were to be removed from the country illustrations appeared in many lead- to a reserve in Kansas just south of present-day Topeka. At the ing American magazines, including expiration of three years, all who remained after that were to Harper’s Bazaar, Harper’s Weekly, remove at their own expense. Many refused to leave Iowa and and Century Magazine. Church was the Indians kept the army very busy trying to find them. A truly especially fond of depictions of remarkable Indian treaty related item. 8" x 19" Light age wear, animals, a predilection evidenced mostly Fine. $2,000 – up by the amusing illustration in our letter. $500 - up

52 . find letter to the Pres? I thought A RARELY SEEN AUTOGRAPH OF better to ask him to submit it to ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST INDIVIDUALS IN Atty Genl rather than write to him direct about the same story” Fine. AMERICAN HISTORY Scarce on this letterhead. $100 – up

* 218 JAMES C. DOBBIN. (1814- 1857). Dobbin served as Franklin Pierce’s Secretary of the Navy. * 216 During his tenure, he instated nu- ELIAS HASKET DERBY (1739-1799). Massachusetts mer- merous reforms, including the chant. Autograph Letter Signed, “Elasi Hasket Derby.” One page, forced retirement of many old and 7 ½” x 5”. Salem. July 26, 1785. Derby writes; “Sir- I did not ineffective officers. Letter Signed, expect but you would have taken care to pay me for the Hemp “J.C. Dobbin.” One page, 8” x 9 according to Promise- I now send Mr. Barton -for it- you must ¾”. Navy Department. February EARLY DURING THE not let him come without it- as I cannot any[?] do without it your 25, 1854. Dobbins “Sir, The en- CIVIL WAR CYRUS FIELD care in the above will much oblige me- from yr Hbl. Servt. Elias closed general Regulation is for- DISCUSSES AMMUNITION Hasket Derby.” Having inherited his father’s shipping business, warded you for you guidance in TESTS FOR SUPPLYING Elias Hasket Derby actively engaged the firm’s ships in privateering regard to the mode of keeping and THE ARMY “WITNESS during the American Revolution. He expanded the business in- disbursing public money, with a THE TRIALS WITH HIS ternationally, becoming a pioneer in exploring new trade routes; view to uniformity of action on BULLET” his ships were among the first American vessels to reach the the part of Disbursing Agents. It Baltic, India, the East Indies, and China. Ironically, he never is considered by the department * 220 went to sea himself, but ran the company well, developing busi- as the most proper and convenient CYRUS W. FIELD (1819-1892). ness renowned for its geographic scope. One of his most profit- mode for the Public Officers un- Capitalist; Telegraphy pioneer; Pro- able trading partners was the island of Mauritius in the Indian der the law and the regulations of moter . Field was the driving force Ocean. A Fine opportunity to acquire this early American mer- the Treasury Department. Very behind the first telegraph cable chant and shipowner. $1,000 - up Respectfully Your Obedient Ser- across the Atlantic ocean.Letter vant J.C. Dobbin. Excellent. $100 - up Signed, Oct.23,1861 to Col. Bow- man at West Point: had all been out and seen Bob. How I wish could see the little fellow! “It was my intention to have gone Mrs. Dewey is better and we have to West Point with Mr. Williams taken a ten mile drive this morn- to witness the trials with his bul- ing- You will have to follow Storan let, but it is necessary for me to [?] up or here will be no brougham leave at once for Washington…I this vacation. While I write a beau- shall consider it a great favor if tiful religious sounding musical is you will give Mr. Washington all * 217 going on in the park just opposite the aid in your power in making GEORGE DEWEY (1837- our windows. The music is beauti- the experiments…Cyrus W. Field.” 1917). Autograph Document ful.... I hope you are very careful Field, at this time, was negotiating Signed, “George Dewey,” on Navy about your drinking water- I see with the government to procure Department Office of the Admi- typhoid is very bad. Tell Kelly to rifle muskets from Europe. The ral of the Navy Mills Building Wash- boil his water- You know he has muskets had to be complimentary ington letterhead. Four pages, 5 1/ not the best of sense and it would ON PHELPS DODGE with the Springfield and Enfield 4” x 6 7/8”. Richfield Springs. Au- be a pity to lose those two chil- LETTERHEAD rifles already in use so this letter gust 5, no year. Dewey writes: dren. Mrs. Dewey joins me in best * 219 probably relates to ballistics test- “Dear Mr. Crawford, Please find wishes to you and the family. WILLIAM EARL DODGE ing to insure compatibility. 7½” x enclosed check to cover enclosed George Dewey.” $250 - up (1805-1833). Merchant and 9½’; The ‘W” melding with the bills- Send me list for check book. philanropist. An organizer of the upper flourish of his trademark “C” We were delighted to hear that you YMCA in America. ALS 1870. are lightly smudged, else Fine. ALS. 1 page. June 14, 1870. “En $400 - up 53 aforesaid labour to the value of five pounds and for want thereof to take the body of the said Josiah … so that he may be had before me Nathaniel Folsom Esq. one of the Justices of the peace for the coun- try aforesaid … hereof fail not and made due return of this writ, and of you doings therein, unto my- self, at or before the said 31st day of Jany …” $250 - up WAR SUPPLIES FOR THE REVOLUTION AS THE CENTER OF GOVERNMENT FLEES FROM THE BRITISH JUST AFTER LEXINGTON AND CONCORD IN 1775 BY DECLARATION SIGNER ELBRIDGE GERRY AND GENERAL BENJAMIN LINCOLN * 224 EDISON APPOINTS HIS BENJAMIN LINCOLN (1733-1810). Lincoln was a Revo- PROXY TO VOTE HIS lutionary War general and the new nation’s first Secretary of War STOCK IN THE EDISON from 1781 to 1783. STORAGE BATTERY SUPPLY COMPANY ELBRIDGE GERRY (1744-1814). Signer of the Declaration * 221 of Independence from Massachusetts; Vice-President of the United States under Madison; Member of U.S. House of Repre- THOMAS EDISON (1847- CELEBRATED sentatives (1st and 2nd Congress). Gerry was a prominent and 1931) Edison was one the most MONOLOGIST EDWARD controversial Massachusetts politician best known today for be- important and prolific inventors in FRYE WRITES CONCERN- ing the eponym of the term, Gerrymander. history. Typed Document signed. ING HIS WESTERN 1 page. 5 1/2” x 9”. November 2, SPEAKING TOUR AND HIS Partly printed Autograph Document Signed from the Chamber 1929. 5 Edison appoints “Harry F. RECENT VISIT TO THE of Supplies, Watertown, August 2, 1775. Pay note to Samuel Miller...to vote upon all the stock GRAVE OF Kellogg for 19 Pounds, 4 Shillings. Signed by members of the of the Edision Storage Battery sup- JOHN WILKES BOOTH Committee of Supplies, David Cheever, Elbridge Gerry and ply Company ... at the annual meet- * 223 Benjamin Lincoln. 8 ¼ x 3 ¼. Fine. ing. A nice bold example of the EDWARD H. FRYE. Monolo- elderly Edison’s signature. gist. Autograph Letter Signed, “Ed- In the weeks following the battle of Concord & Lexington an $900 - up ward H. Frye,” on the Tremont let- army was gathered and the Provincial Congress, the sole govern- terhead. Six pages, 6” x 9 ½”. ing body of Mass. Bay, moved to Watertown. Here the arsenal Marshalltown, Iowa. February 7, would serve as a key temporary location for our American Patri- 1899. Accompanied by original en- ots military stores to keep them out the hands of the British. velope. Also accompanied by a play- George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continen- bill for an Edward Frye speaking tal Army and first met Massachusetts leaders of the revolution at engagement. Four pages, 8” x 11”. here at Watertown on July 2, 1775, one month before this docu- Frye writes, in part: ment was signed. “…I have spent lots of time in the This was payment to Kellogg for supplies or services for the West on this trip and was nearly a Army. An extraordinarily rare document from the heart of the week in and around Chicago, I have revolution in the days just following the Shot Heard Round the appeared at all the swell clubs in World. Chicago, the Illinois Club and the Calumet and the Union League, Very edge of corner torn, affecting no text. Exceptionally his- three of the swellest clubs there toric! $3,500 - up * 222 … Chicago and its people and in NATHANIEL FOLSOM fact all the West is much different (1726-1790). American merchant from those “penny ante” diversions and statesman. Partially Printed of New England, it makes me sick Arsenal Grounds for many years, the Boston Museum in the early Autograph Document Signed, when I think how many years I but was finally restored to Edwin ‘60’s, he was at th ’64 for nearly “Nathl. Folsom.” One page, 7 7/ wasted my time there…while in Booth and laid in the family lot, two months, and he was a fine, 8” x 8 1/4.” January 23, 1786. Baltimore I went to thee family lot but it is not marked by any stone, manly handsome fellow and gener- Exeter, NH. The document reads. of the Booth family, and saw the his grave is directly behind the fam- ous to a fault, and beloved by ev- In part: “… In the name of the grave of John Wilkes Booth, he is ily monument and covered with erybody, his fate was a sad one…” state of New-Hampshire, you are buried in the family lot with this myrtle … I knew him well when I $400 - up required to attach the goods or es- father, mother, and sister, his body was a boy and have done lots of tate of Josiah Leavitt of Stratham was buried in Washington in the errands for him when he played at 54 ELBRIDGE GERRY’S WIFE DICTATES THE METHOD OF HER CHILDREN’S EDUCATION * 225 ANN THOMPSON GERRY (1753-1849). Wife of Elbridge Gerry. Autograph Letter Unsigned. Five pages, 7 1/4'” x 9 ¼”. No place. January 11, 1801. Addressed on integral leaf. Gerry writes, in part: “Mrs. Gerry had received Mr. Jenks’s note of the 31st ult & has APPOINTMENT OF A NEW considered its contents. She is well HAMPSHIRE MAJOR pleased with the progress Miss Cath SIGNED BY JOHN GILMAN WITH AN UNUSUAL has made in the studies she has at- KING GILLETTE DESIGNS HIS BOOKPLATES FOR ADDITION OF HIS LATER tended to…she should perfect her- HIS PERSONAL LIBRARY self in possessing and applying the RESIGNATION SIGNED BY * 226 rules of grammar & arithmetic to JOHN LANGDON AT LEFT KING GILLETTE (1855 – 1932). Inventor of the safety practical use … Mrs. Gerry pro- poses that Miss Cath should com- razor, founder of Gillette. A fine group of 8 items related to the * 228 mence the study of hystory[sic] in design of King Gillette’s bookplates for his personal library. A JOHN GILMAN (1753-1828). the following manner … the detailed ALS demonstrates the personal attention and pride taken American farmer, shipbuilder, and hystory[sic] of Greece … its cli- by the razor magnate in the development of his bookplate. Gillette statesman. Partially Printed Docu- mate, extent, relative situation, writes a lengthy 3 page letter in which he provides explicit detail ment Signed, “J.T. Gilman.” One page in brown wood frame, 15 ¾” sail[?], natural productions both of as to design features for his bookplate. In part; earth & of living things … then x 13”. June 13, 1801. New Hamp- commence the reading their gen- shire. Document is also signed by “I have tried to make a rough sketch showing the razor – as you eral history, by this means she will JOHN LANGDON [(1741- have shown it- with an idea of what I would like in way of perfect herself in geography & ac- 1819). American politician.]. With quire a knowledge of Natural his- lettering Multuim in Parvo (much in little) above razor in a paper-wafer State Seal of New tory …the quantity read is not the straight line. The razor on a clean background and made to be Hampshire. The document reads, thing defined but the correctness clear and distinct 0 scroll under razor oval – to contain ‘KNOWN in part: of the knowledge acquired… a THE WORLD OVER’ – Then comes oval for trade mark pic- particular attention to writing is ture and then my name in script – then across bottom in a panel “We reposing especial trust and Confidence in your Fidelity, Cour- absolutely necessary every day … EX LIBRIS – filling in to be scroll work…” Miss Eliza & Ann it must be said age and good Conduct, DO, by afford but little satisfaction in their these presents, constitute and ap- Accompanying the letter are two pages of drawings, one com- attentions & improvement for them point you said Jabez James Major pletely Gillette’s hand which he has signed three times in the it is desired that they every day … of the Tenth Battalion in the Tenth memorize & write & pass a gram- drawings, and another being the artists proof or rendition. Ad- Regiment…In testimony whereof, mar lesson also spell a column in ditionally, there is a litho proof, a couple of accompanying let- we have caused Our Seal to be here- the dictionary …upon no account ters concerning the bookplates by Gillette’s assistant and a very unto affixed … J.T. Gilman … The a certificate is to be given or an tiny photo of Gillette. A really unusual group and related to this said Jabez James has requested leave apology taken for an omission un- man whose autograph is seldom encountered. $3,000 - up to resign their commission and hav- less absolute sickness, or under my ing received the consent of the su- hand. … Mrs. Gerry regrets very perior or officer his resignation is much that her indisposition has re- accepted John Langdon” A great tarded her remarks & also that combination of two leading po- thinking & writing are so fatiguing * 227 litical figures from the early history to her as to make them very imper- ROBERT MOSES “LEFTY” of New Hampshire’s statehood. A fect if not illegible …should any GROVE. (1900-1975). Major nice association of these two au- explanation be necessary […] will League Baseball pitcher. A The Lib- tographs. Fine. $500 - up readily give it …” A fine example erty Trust Company Check Accom- of the deep attention that Mrs. plished by Grove and Signed “J. Gerry devoted to the education of CHECK SIGNED BY ONE Robert M. Grove.” June 19, 1957. her nine children. Very minor pa- OF MAJOR LEAGUE Very Fine. $90 - up per loss at wax seal. Else Very Fine BASEBALL’S GREATEST $1,000 - up PITCHERS, ROBERT MOSES “LEFTY” GROVE

55 AN INSOLENT YOUTHFUL GETTY DISPLAYS THE CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES THAT WOULD SHAPE HIS FUTURE LIFE IN THIS LENGTHY LETTER TO HIS FATHER * 229 JEAN PAUL GETTY (1892-1976). Industrialist, founder of the Getty Oil Company, art collector, and one of America’s first billion- aires. Autograph Letter Signed, “Yours very sincerely, Paul,” on imprinted Morill Apartments, Haste and Shattuck Avenue, Berkley, California stationary. Five separate pages, octavo. August 28, 1912. To George F. Getty, Jean Paul’s father. Getty writes:

“Dear Papa,

You frequently read me a lecture, but now it is my turn. I think you are very careless and inconsiderate. You think of no one but yourself. I should have had my car a week ago, but now you postpone it again because you couldn’t use the streetcar Monday and let Ham finish up my car. I understand definitely that the car was to be shipped up Tuesday. Both you (two letters) and mother (one letter) told me this. There was no Valid Reason why the car shouldn’t have been shipped up Tuesday. And if you had any regard for your written word you would not have disappointed me. And pray tell me why you didn’t give me notice that you had broken your word? Couldn’t you have afforded a telegram or Special Delivery letter cost- ing ten cents? I went over to get my car this morning. The company is not responsible for the car after it is unloaded on the wharf and it is imperative to attend to it at once. I was forced to neglect my classes. The Harvard came in, but no auto for me. I thought, “Kept his word, as usual.” Here, as elsewhere, there are two deliveries a day, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. I expect to get a letter about 5 saying etc. etc. and notifying me that my car hadn’t been shipped up. Fine Business Management And Foresight. Now a hint, Give the bill of lading to the Purser of the Yale. Else I will get it Friday afternoon. The Purser will give it to the Freight Office as soon as the ship gets in. The ships beats the mail by several hours. Don’t forget. I have to be at the university every morning at eight o’clock. Six days a week from 8 to 12 and Friday afternoon from 2 to 4. This is pretty early but I prefer it as I have my afternoons free with one exception. As agreed, I am working with a tutor on Algebra and Geometry. The date of the examination is Sept. 30. so I have but very little time. However I have a very good tutor and will pas the ex. Easily All it requires is two hours a day with the tutor and an hour’s outside work. As I have my afternoon’s and evenings I can easily spare this time. Algebra and Geometry are senseless studies. I will be glad to be through with them. Sept. 30, I will be a regular student and will have a solid gold watch, I trust. Tutor’s terms— Special Price, $1.10 per 2-hour lesson. $.10 for tutor’s carfare. He regularly gets $.75 an hour. I consideration of this low price I agreed to pay him weekly. Please send me a check for $9.60. I must pay tutor $6.60 Saturday. The other $3 is for piano. I meant to get this $3 a couple weeks ago from you, but I haven’t thought of it when writing. I paid the rent on Aug. 10. I am glad the car at last has been put in good shape and trust to get it before snow flies. Yours very sincerely, Paul.

J. P. Getty, born into a family already established in the petroleum business, was one of the first people in the world with a fortune over one billion U.S. dollars. Getty’s fascination with the petroleum industry began while he was a young boy working in his father’s Oklahoma oil fields during the summer. Getty graduated from high school in 1909 and agreed to work for his father on a full-time basis, saying he wanted to “start at the bottom.” He entered the University of Southern California to study political science and economics and then transferred to the University of California at Berkeley in 1911, only to resign from his courses without graduating that year. He then studied at Oxford, sat for a noncollegiate diploma in economics and political science in June 1913, and graduated. He returned to the United States the following year and scouted for his father’s oil company, and made his first million by 1916 from an oil company he began with a loan from his father. This letter, aside from illustrating J.P. Getty’s high expectations from those close to him, also, through Getty’s careful catalogue of his tutor’s fees, highlights one of his most famous maxims, “If you look after the pennies, the dollars will look after themselves.” A truly amazing letter from a twenty year old son to his father. $2,000 - up

56 JOSEPH ROSWELL HAWLEY * 233 JOSEPH ROSWELL HAWLEY (1826-1905). Gover- 1786 LETTER FREE-FRANKED BY MARY nor of Connecticut, Civil War GODDARD, BALTIMORE’S FIRST OFFICIAL General, U.S. Senator, and news- paperman. Autograph Letter * 230 POSTMISTRESS * 232 Signed, “Hawley,” on United States ICHABOD GOODWIN (1743- Senate Washington, D.C. letter- 1829). Revolutionary War era sol- Autograph Letter Signed. One page, 8” x 13”. Baltimore. Febru- ary 16, 1786. Free-Franked on verso “Postmaster,” by Mary head. Two pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. dier and statesman. Manuscript Washington. June 24, 1884 (struck Land Deed Signed, “Ichabod Goddard [(1738-1816). American publisher and first American postmistress]. The letter reads, in part: out). Hawley writes, in part: Goodwin.” One page, 8” x 11 ½”. “…The [Hartford] Courant must Berwick. January 8, 1774. The “I acknowledge the receipt of your’s and Mr. Griswold’s bearing date the 26th Jany … Your sentiments upon the important sub- “cut bait or fish” and has made up deed reads, in part: “Know all men its mind to fish. There was a good by These Presents that Ichabod ject of education struck me with a pleasing admiration…Mr. Griswold’s kind letter entertained my soaring curiosity with as Ed. In Monday’s paper referring to Goodwin of Berwick in the County independents & to the dissatisfac- of York and province of the Mas- many proverbs as Sancha Pancha[sic] did Don Quixote…I think his letter may with propriety be stiled the Bee Hive…your’s and tion when Lincoln and Grant were sachusetts Bay in New England renominated, when Hayes & Gentlm. for an in consideration Mr. Griswold’s will be answered soon and your enquiries satis- fied … N[oah].W[ebster]. is on his way to N. England to give you Garfield were put up & c. Don’t of the Sum of Seventeen pounds quote too much grumble. Quote Lawful money to me in hand paid Lectures on the Origins and Grammar of the English […] Lan- guage…” the best that if favorable. Let the before the Delivery here of by independents wait till the dems. Elisha Goodwin of the aforesd. In 1774, Baltimore’s William Goddard established the first “Con- Have nominated & their candidates Town and County Yeoman … I do stitutional Postal System,” which would later be formed into have written their letter & Until here by acknowledge I have given the United States Postal Service. The following year, William Blaine shall have written his. I have Granted Bargained and Sold and Goddard’s sister, Mary, was appointed Baltimore’s first official a belly full of speech on these mat- do by these presents Give grant and postmaster. Holding this post until 1790, Mary was reappointed ters, but cannot write it now…We Bargain sell convey & confirm to to the post in 1793 by George Washington and continued to hold are nearing a vote on the Mexican him the said Elisha Goodwin his this position until 1800. In addition to being the first American pension bill with its various amend- Heirs and Assigners for ever a cer- postmistress, Mary Goddard was also the first individual to print ments. I cannot get anybody to tell tain piece of land situated in the Declaration of Independence with the names of the signato- us what the whole will cost- Berwick aforesaid Containing ries. Some paper loss and tape repair. Also reinforced folds af- whether 12 millions a year of Eleaven[sic] acres …” Some fecting some text. Else Good. $1,000 - up fifty….” dampstaining, paper loss and sepa- In addition to being one of the key ration at folds. Else Good. Republicans leaders in the Senate, $200 - up Joseph R. Hawley was also the proprietor of the Hartford Cou- rant newspaper, a publication * 231 commented upon in our letter. JAMES FENNER (1771-1846). American politician. In addition to serving as a United States Under his editorship, this news- Senator, James Fenner was the Governor of Rhode Island on three separate occasions. Manuscript paper was merged with the Press Document Signed, “J. Fenner.” One page, 8” x 13 ¼”. Providence. May 14, 1810. With paper wafer and soon became the most influ- state seal. The document reads, in part: “By his Excellency James Fenner, Esquire, Governor, Captain ential newspaper in Connecticut General and Commander in Chief of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Be it and one of the foremost Republi- known, That the Name “John T. Spalding subscribed to the annexed Certificate, is the proper hand can papers in the country. A con- writing of John T. Spalding, Esq. who at the Time of subscribing the same was a Justice of the Peace tent rich letter from one of the for the Town of Providence, in the State aforesaid…” Tied to document is a statement by John T. late 19th century’s leading Repub- Spalding certifying the marriage. Very Fine. $200 - up lican Senators and newspapermen. Very Fine. $400 - up

57 answer should be “By Hard Work” Very Truly Yours, Edwin J. Hous- which capacity he negotiated 24 ton.” With Elihu Thomson, Hous- treaties. Autograph Letter Signed, ton designed an arc-light genera- “W.L. Macy.” Two pages, 4 ½” x tor. In 1879, the two established 7”. Washington. August 14, 1855. the Thomson-Houston Electric Accompanied by original envelope Company. Twenty-two years later Free Franked, “W.L. Marcy.” With this company merged with the red postal and FREE stamps. Ac- Edison General Electric Company cepting the resignation of Calvin to become the General Electric Ames, “Messenger of the State De- Company. It should also be noted partment,” Marcy writes, in part: that Kennelly was chief assistant A PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED to Thomas Edison. Fold marks, BY CIRCUS ATTRACTION “I sincerely regret that our official light age discoloring to center ANNA ELIZA LEAK connection which has been so crease. Very Good. $500 - up * 237 agreeably pleasant to me is so soon ANNA ELIZA LEAK. A carte- to end. I think your determination de-visite signed and inscribed on to go into other employment is wise the verso by Leak. 2 1/2" x 4 1/ in regard to your future success in * 234 4". Georgia. Aug. 24, 1871. Leak life; but for this consideration I THOMAS WENTWORTH writes: “I write poetry & prose should regret for you to remain in a HIGGINSON (1823-1911). holding my pen between my toes. situation the dictum of which you American author, abolitionist and Anne E. Leak Born without arms have fulfilled in a manner so en- Colonel of the first African-Ameri- Age 29 yr.” tirely acceptable to me. Your resig- can regiment in the Union Army. nation is accepted to take effect Autograph Letter Signed, “T.W. The photograph shows Leak sit- rd 3/8 1/ after the 3 instant…” Fine. Higginson.” One page, 4 ” x 7 ting on a counter with her bare feet $150 - up 8”. Cambridge. March 21, 1880. on a silver tea service. Considering Accompanied by original envelope. “…what a perfect success the the circumstances, the writing is As a Union officer, Higginson com- cocaine has been. All the incredibly neat, dark and legible. manded the first federally autho- time I was abroad I never She performed this routine in the rized African-American regiment, once suffered in the slightest same show that featured Tom the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, degree…” Thumb and other noteworthy at- made up of slaves freed by Union * 236 tractions. It was Barnum who in- forces. Wentworth led his troops SIR RICHARD vented the concept of the sideshow on skirmishing and raiding expedi- CLAVERHOUSE JEBB (1841- as a source of additional income. tions in Georgia and Florida, free- 1905). Scottish scholar and one of Additionally, he also merged his ing, enlisting and training former the foremost Greek scholars of his “Hall of Human Oddities” with slaves. Though never engaged in a day. Autograph Letter Signed, his popular circus. It is quite rare major battle, his regiment played a “R.C. Jebb,” on Springfield Cam- to see remnants of Barnum’s spec- secondary role in the attack on Fort bridge letterhead Four pages, 4 ½” tacles, save those of Tom Thumb, Wagner, South Carolina (1863). A x 7”. Springfield Cambridge. June in our age. The item shows some THE DUKE OF battle wound and malaria caused 26, 1888. The letter reads, in part: wear around the edges, but is in MANCHESTER WRITES him to leave the army in the spring “…I cannot forbear writing a line fine condition overall. A great re- FROM VENICE CONCERN- of 1864. Fine. $125 - up to say what a perfect success the minder of a popular form of en- ING INTERNATIONAL tertainment from yesteryear. AND DOMESTIC POLITICS cocaine has been. All the time I $350 - up was abroad I never once suffered * 239 in the slightest degree, & a journey CHARLES EDWARD which I had looked forward to MONTAGUE, FIRST DUKE with very mixed feelings thus OF MANCHESTER (1656- proved an unalloyed pleasure. The 1722). Autograph Letter Signed, remedy was subjected to the sever- “Manchester.” Three pages, 7” x 9 est possible tests, & stood them all. ¼’. Venice. December 20, 1697. BY HARD WORK!! Curiously enough, my stock of co- The letter reads, in part: * 235 caine was exhausted just as I reen- “I have now come to my Journeys EDWIN J. HOUSTON (1847- tered France from Italy & after 48 WILLIAM L. MARCY ALS End; which is not little satisfac- 1914). American electrical inven- hours of privation of it I noted WITH FREE FRANK tion … the difficulty hath been in tor. Autograph Letter Signed, the premonitory symptoms of * 238 getting a good troupe; which at last “Edwin J. Houston,” on Houston hayfever beginning. I arrived here WILLIAM L. MARCY (1786- I have agreed on…I have not as yet & Kennelly, Electrical Experts and yesterday morning just in time to 1857). Marcy served as New York’s drawn any more money then what Consulting Electrical Engineers let- repress them by resuming the use Governor, Senator and Polk’s Sec- the Consul hath; & I believe the terhead. One page, 8” x 5 ¼”. of cocaine. Thus there has been a retary of War during the Mexican merchant here will use me well … Philadelphia. No date Houston negative as well as a positive test…” War. His greatest contribution was I have received my Lady’s letter of writes: “My Dear Sir, I think the Fine. $300 - up a Pierce’s Secretary of State, in the 19th of Nov. with the Account 58 WILSON’S SECRETARY OF STATE AND SCOPES “MONKEY TRIAL” DEFENSE ATTORNEY:

“My view of the future of the American stage is not at all dictated by patriotism, for culture and art know no boundary lines.” * 240 DUDLEY FIELD MALONE (1882-1950). Served as William Jennings Bryan’s Third Assistant Secretary when the Great Commoner was Woodrow Wilson’s Secretary of State. Subsequently, Malone was an international divorce lawyer. In 1925 he was one of the lawyers who defended John T. Scopes in the famous “Monkey Trial.” Responding to Bryan’s argument against admitting scientific testimony, Malone gave the greatest speech of the trial in defense of Academic Freedom. Typed Letter Signed on his personal attorney letterhead. One page, 8 ½” x 11”. New York. January 7, 1928. Three years after his famous speech in the Trail of the Century, Malone writes to the Editor of Theatre Magazine, Perriton Maxwell. Within a few years, Hollywood would see his debut as a dramatic actor, his most notable part: playing Winston Churchill in the film Mission to Moscow: “...Theatre Magazine is my favorite. It is the best magazine and most attractive in its discussion of the American theatre, and the men and women of the stage, I am glad that the Theatre Magazine is twenty-eight years young, for it expresses that vibrant imagination which is the chief characteristic of our young American theatre. The American theatre is unique in the world in that it makes splendid presentation of all the best that the theatre of the other nations produces. The demand for this comes from the American theatre-going public, which has a splendid cultural and. artistic curiosity to see all the best that the nations can give. And yet, the American stage, including actors, actresses, playwrights and producers, makes up the most imaginative and versatile theatre in the world. There is no such variety of theme and plot such abundance of gifted young artist playwrights in any European theatre, My view of the future of the American stage is not at all dictated by patriotism, for culture and art know no boundary lines. But I do believe, from my study at home and abroad, that just as men like Thomas Hardy and H.G. Wells and Galsworthy believe that the hope of English literature is in our younger writers, so the future of the world theatre rests with the playwrites players, producers and audiences of the United States…” Small tear at fold crease, light wear. Very Good. $400 - up

of the Kings Entry; I desire my Duke of Manchester in 1719. A “Thank you for your intemperate stand it, you contention is that God Humble duty to Her Ladyship & fine letter with good commentary letter… I quite agree, Mr. Vallee, created two kinds of people, some that you will acquaint her; the little on a number of Manchester’s fel- that “we shouldn’t be involved in His children and others not. I time I have been here, I have en- low noblemen as well as King Wil- a conflict in which young Ameri- hardly think it takes a “religious quired about Velvetts[sic] & Dam- liam III. Some separation at folds cans are forced to go into battle fanatic” to disagree with that ask but there is none to be found, and mounting tabs on verso of fi- with one hand tied behind them, premise…” but of Crimson in ay quantity& nal page. Else Fine. $250 - up with orders not to go “all out” and that almost as Dear as in England not attempt to seek out and de- In his approaching election bid, … The French Ambassadour[sic] stroy an enemy…” etc. The amend- George McGovern ran on a plat- hath been very Forward in sending ment which Senator Hatfield and I form that advocated unilateral me a Compliment, which I returned sponsored reflected precisely that withdrawal from the Vietnam War, also I am at present at the view. I wonder what alternative an anti-war platform that was pre- Consull[sic] House … I do not you support…Talk of achieving a saged by his sponsorship of the heare[sic] Ld. Portland is beginning “victorious conclusion at this point above noted MvGovern-Hatfield his Journey for France; nor who is is irrelevant. Surely you must per- amendment, a piece of legislation to reside there afterwards; if the ceive that the President’s policy is from 1970 that sought to end U.S. King intends an Ambassadour[sic] not aimed at that goal….I see little participation in the war through & that you think it proper for me; GEORGE MCGOVERN TO sense in stretching out the with- Congressional action. Fine. I should like it well enough … I am ACTOR RUDY VALLEE drawal for an indefinite period, $250 - up apt to think Ld. Lexington hath WITH OUTSTANDING during which young Americans will some thoughts of it in case he can- VIETNAM CONTENT continue to die and suffer injury all not doe better in England…” * 241 to no ultimate good effect. The so- Sympathetic with the Whig revo- GEORGE STANLEY called “Vietnamization” plan will lution of 1688, Charles Montague, MCGOVERN [(b. 1922). US leave them in the field in shrinking then the Earl of Manchester, Representative, Senator, and numbers, increasingly vulnerable to fought under William at the Boyne Democratic presidential nominee attack…As for some of your other and was made a privy councilor in in 1972, losing to Richard Nixon. comments, I assure you that I have 1698. Subsequently, he held a vari- Typed Letter Signed, “George sufficient access to military intelli- ety of important diplomatic posts, McGovern,” on United States Sen- gence reports to know that no Rus- including the Ambassadorship to ate Letterhead. Two pages, 8” x 10 sians or Chinese are involved in France he aspires to in our letter. ½”. September 11, 1970. To Rudy combat in Vietnam. There has been In 1714, Montague received an Vallee [(1901-1986). American no evidence at all that they are appointment in the household of bandleader, signer and actor] there…I must confess special in- George I, who created Montague McGovern writes, in part: terest in your theology. As I under- 59 FANTASTIC ASSOCIATION CHECK SIGNED BY VISIONARY AVIATOR “BILLY” MITCHELL AND BALLOONIST COL. JOSEPH E. MAXFIELD * 242 * 243 DS. 1pp. 7” x 3”. Washington D.C. GEORGE CATLETT 1901. Original bank check signed MARSHALL (1880-1959). by two powerful aviators, both in American military leader, Secretary the Signal Corps during the Span- of State and Secretary of Defense. ish America War, both historically Document Signed, “G.C. very important in the field of avia- Marshall.” One page, 8 1/8” x 11”. tion. Check is made out to “1st Lt. No place. November 30, 1943. The Wm. Mitchell, Sig. Corps” from document is a proxy relative to the Joseph E. Maxfield, who paid the Pennsylvania Wire Glass Company. SCARCE AUTOGRAPH OF LEGENDARY BANKER young 22 year-old “Billy” $113.42. Called the “organizer of victory” JUNIUS SPENCER MORGAN Apparently an alliance between the by Winston Churchill for his lead- two was made during the war. Billy ership of the Allied victory in * 244 Mitchell, future General, had only World War II, General Marshall JUNIUS SPENCER MORGAN (1813 - 1890). International begun to soar to great heights when served as chief military advisor to banker and father of J.P. Morgan. Letter Signed, “J.S. Morgan,” this check was signed. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. on his 22 Broad Street, London letterhead. London. October As Secretary of State he gave his 11, 1881. To “The Merchants National Bank, Burlington Vt.” LT COL. JOSEPH E. name to the Marshall Plan, the U.S. The letter reads: “Gentlemen, We wrote you 8th inst., as per MAXFIELD: Signal Corps. plan for rebuilding and strengthen- accompanying duplicate, and beg to advise that we have today Maxfield led a hydrogen balloon ing the Allied European countries sent Messr. Drexel Morgan & Co. for your account Certificate of company during the Spanish- following the war, for which he Inspection & analysis for the 147 street Blooms[?] & “Italy” American War. He landed the was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize referred to in our letter of 6th inst. We are, Gentlemen, Yours Army’s sole balloon and three as- in 1953. Very Fine. $350 - up truly, J.S. Morgan.” censions later the balloon drew enemy fire, was damaged and had Already a wealthy man from his interests in various dry-goods to be retired. ventures, Morgan became a partner in the London-based inter- WILLIAM “BILLY” national banking firm of George Peabody and Company in 1854. MITCHELL (1879 - 1936). Pi- In 1864, Morgan became head of the Peabody firm which, soon lot, aviation and aerial bombing changed its name to J.S. Morgan & Co. The firm was one of the advocate. major financial links between the U.S. and England during much of the last half of the 19th century. Excellent. $750 - up Light punch cancellations do not affect Maxfield’s signature. Mitchell signed as “1st Lt.Wm Mitchell, Sig Corps.” Very Fine. $600 - up ter Signed, “J.K. Paulding,” as Sec- present crisis of the financial con- retary of the Navy. One page, 8” x cerns of the country, no more 9 ¾”. Navy Department. Decem- money be drawn from the Treasury ber 4, 1839. Paulding writes to than may be required to pay cur- “Major A.A. Nicholson, Quarter rent expenses and present claims…” SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Master of the Marines, in part: It is most likely that Paulding writes JAMES PAULDING “…You will in the future state par- in reference to the Panic of 1837, * 245 ticularly in the Requisitions made which plunged the U.S. economy JAMES PAULDING (1778- by you, whether the pay of offic- into a long depression that lasted 1860). Paulding served as Van ers and others drawn for is actually from 1839 to 1843. Fine. Buren’s Secretary of the Navy. Let- due … it being desirable in the $100 - up 60 Porter unsuccessfully fought near Coggeshall’s Marine Picture Gallery Fort St. Philip and Fort Jackson affixed to verso. The letter reads, POSTMASTER GENERAL HARRY NEW COM- before helping Grant force in part: MENTS UPON THE OFTEN OVERLOOKED Vicksburg to surrender. He then GENIALITY OF PRESIDENT COOLIDGE assisted the army in capturing the “… I notice what you say in regard * 246 elusive Fort Fisher. After the war, to the future disposition of your HARRY S. NEW (1858-1937). Postmaster-General. Typed he continued to serve the navy in a valuable collection of oil paintings Letter Signed, “Harry S. New, P.M.G.” One page, 6 ½” x 9”. variety of capacities. A participant of merchant ships & c. which are Washington, D.C. January 19, 1924. Accompanied by an Office in the first battle between two now hanging in your store. I have of the Postmaster General envelope and a The Vice-President’s Ironclads, the CSS Merrimack was looked at those pictures often with Chamber envelope with a printed “Calvin Coolidge” Free-Frank. destroyed following the Union oc- great interest. The great American New writes, in part: cupation of Norfolk, Virginia in merchant ships and clipper sailing “Mr. Coolidge was a good deal of an enigma not only to the 1862. Left without a home port, vessel has become almost an un- newspaper men who were brought into contact with him, but to the Merrimack, now rechristened known quantity, and the boy who most of his associates. His reputation for maintaining quiet was as the Virginia, was set fire by her reads of these magnificent speci- one to which he was entitled.; and yet, when the spirit moved crew in order to prevent the ship’s mens of naval architecture a hun- him, or when he really enjoyed the company and the occasion, he capture. Very Fine. $250 - up dred years from now will wonder not only could but would and did talk most entertainingly. I well as much over that class of vessels remember one such occasion— a dinner given for the President as we do over those of the days of by the Postmaster General, one of the annual affairs of the kind Queen Elizabeth. Steam is carry- given by Cabinet members. The guests were all from Indiana, and ing everything before it and great it chanced that their personalities appealed in a way that prompted sailing vessels will be heard of but Mr. Coolidge to drop his reserve…I remember very well that seldom seen … Instead of the jolly after the President and Mrs. Coolidge had taken their leave every sailor we have been in the habit of member of the party went almost into paroxysms of delight welcoming from a cruise we shall over what they had heard. “How did he ever acquire a reputa- probably shake hands with a long tion for being glum and quiet?” they asked. And seldom in the lanky skipper, begrimed with coal days of the Coolidge administration did any one speak of the dust and with a basket of oranges President without coupling with his name some illusion[sic] to ADMIRAL DAVID D. on his arm for the use and benefit “economy”…”economy” with him did not mean parsimony. As PORTER COMMENTS ON of the consignees … Those great President, Mr. Coolidge believed that a government, like an indi- THE END OF THE AGE OF merchant ships that are depicted in vidual, should live within its means.” Fine condition. $225 - up SAIL your gallery form an important fea- “…The great American merchant ture in the history of the country ships and clipper sailing vessel has and the time will come when the become almost an unknown quantity, pictures will be invaluable…” and the boy who reads of these got the cane twenty years ago, “af- magnificent specimens of naval The son of Admiral David Porter, ADMIRAL PORTER ter the war,” as the Southerners architecture a hundred years from now Porter first served in the Mexican BESTOWS A CANE MADE say. I had it made in the Norfolk will wonder as much over that class of War. When the Civil War started, FROM THE REMAINS OF yard and of a piece of the vessels as we do over those of the days Porter unsuccessfully fought near THE CSS MERRIMACK “Merrimac’s” heel just after she was of Queen Elizabeth. Steam is Fort St. Philip and Fort Jackson UPON A FRIEND raised from the bottom. The gun carrying everything before it and great before helping Grant force * 247 and mounting of the head of the sailing vessels will be heard of but Vicksburg to surrender. He then DAVID D. PORTER (1813- cane, was made from one of the seldom seen…” assisted the army in capturing the 1891). United States Navy Admi- fighting bolts of the spar deck… elusive Fort Fisher. After the war, ral and one of the most noted na- This will be a historic cane and I * 248 he continued to serve the navy in a val heroes of the Civil War. Letter present it to you because I know DAVID D. PORTER (1813- variety of capacities. Some separa- Signed, “David D. Porter.” Four you will really appreciate it. I have 1891). United States Navy Admi- tion at folds. Else Fine. $300 - up pages, 5” x 8”. Jamestown, R.I. lots of canes, each with a little his- ral and one of the most noted na- October 6, 1889. Accompanied by tory attached, but none with a his- val heroes of the Civil War. Letter original Navy Department, Offi- tory like this one … the whole cane Signed, “David D. Porter.” Three cial Business, Office of the Admi- tells how southern hopes were pages, 7 7/8” x 9 3/4”. Office of the ral envelope. The letter reads, in failed and disgrace to the Union Admiral, Washington, D.C. April part: prevented by that little mountain 18,1890. Accompanied by Navy of Ericsson … I expect it is one of Department, Official Business. “Dear Sir: I received your letter of the few mementoes of the Office of the Admiral envelope, a Sept. 16 and you will think I have “Merrimac” now in Northern “Lawton Coggeshall” calling card been a long time in answering it. hands…” with press clipping concerning But I had to write home to get a Porter’s presentation of a cane to particular cane that I wanted to The son of Admiral David Porter, Mr. Coggeshall affixed to verso and give you. This cane has a history Porter first served in the Mexican another Coggeshall card with a that I’m sure you will appreciate. I War. When the Civil War started, press clipping concerning 61 mote the service and give content, may be commissioned for that pur- pose, application being made, and you will be at the Board net week. I am sorry for the mistake & re- joice I found it out soon enough to have it rectified before marching. I am with respect & esteem yr. Very hunble. Servant. Oliver Phelps, B.G.A. “With attached integral leaf addressed to “The Honle. Col. Eleazer Brooks, Lincoln. On Pub- lic Service.” Folds. A couple of brown spots. Fine. $1,250 – up

REVOLUTIONARY WAR GENERAL OLIVER PRESCOTT APOLOGIZES FOR AN ILL-ADVISED TROOP MOVEMENT

“I am sorry for the mistake & rejoice FINE COLOR I found it out soon enough to have it PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY ISRAELI PRIME rectified before marching.” WITCH TRIAL MAGISTRATE PRESIDES MINISTER * 249 OVER A CASE FOR AN EXECUTRIX YITZHAK RABIN OLIVER PRESCOTT (1731 - * 252 * 250 1804). General during the Ameri- SAMUEL SEWALL (1652-1730) British-American colonial YITZHAK RABIN. Signed Pho- can Revolution, physician. War merchant and jurist. In 1692 he was appointed to preside at the tograph 9 3/4" x 7". No place. No date ALS. Saturday, Sept. 12, 1778. Salem witch trials, in which 19 people were executed. Later date. A color photograph signed 1 page. 7" x 9". Prescott writes to admitting the error of the court’s decision, he stood silently in “Y. Rabin” in English. Rabin is Col. Eleazer Brooks apologizing for the Old South Church in Boston in 1697 while his confession of shown leading a formal procession. an order given and reversing it. “I error and guilt was read aloud. rode along last night reflecting upon Rabin signed in bright black ink and it is in excellent condition. It what you said about detaching Autograph Document Signed. Boston, October 30, 1709. 1 page. is accompanied by a certificate of Capt. ( ). I was sure I must have Folio. Accounting and half-page decision signed by Samuel authenticity from the “Institute of made some mistake in my hurry Sewall concerning Mrs. Sarah Barrister executrixes of the Estate Documentation in Israel”. It is in writing my orders to you, for I di- of Mr. Thomas Barrister. pristine condition. $175 - up rected Col. Thatcher to Detach a First half of document is in the hand of Sarah Banister and Captain as he had the most men, itemizes seamstresses/clothier’s supplies, being linen, cloth, thread, and as you detached the major pro- silk, handkerchief, button, blue salloon, (sic) , etc. It is headed: posed you should detach a subal- “Samuel Wilson of Newtown To Thomas Barrister.” tern and reason dictates the same. Especially as you have the field of- The bottom half is fully in the pen of the Witch Trial Judge, ficer & not so many men as dated November 2, 1709. Judge Sewall notes that “Mrs. Sarah Thatcher or Fox either. The other Barrister, Executrix” now of the deceased Thomas Barrister orders are gone ...in that manner. presented to him this account and he compared it with her Jour- Therefore if you have detached a ELIPHALET REMINGTON nal and ledger. Aaron Stucky, the Bookkeeper at the time of the Captain from your regiment you * 251 delivery and ever since made oath it was true. must reverse the order of the Com- ELIPHALET REMINGTON He ruled in her favor. 12 full lines on legal size paper by pany will be in great confusion and (1793-1861). The founder of the Sewall, plus the line with his autograph “Samuel Sewall.” the other regiment very uneasy. I Remington Gun Company. Check therefore hereby reverse the former dated June 15, 1854, partially Only occasionally do examples of Sewall’s autograph turn up in order if it be so and you are re- printed and made out to “Bal of A the manuscript market, but it is rare to find much written fully in quired to detach a subaltern for Mays Note” and signed as maker: his pen. This being a case involving a woman and not that long that detachment of men. I think “E. Remington Sr.” in the amount after he recanted his guilty verdicts (the only judge to do so in the there can be no need of your as- of $111.25; drawn on The Ilion infamous trails), and begged for forgiveness. The noble act, some sembling the whole of the offic- Bank. There is a handsome wood- have asserted, marked the moment modern American values and ers, as I suppose you know whose cut of a blacksmith at left. Cut can- attitudes were born. In Choice condition. $3,000 - up turn it is to go, and any person of celled. PASS-CO Certified, Graded equal rank that you think will pro EF and Encapsulated. $175 - up 62 THREE SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ON A SINGLE DOCUMENT! * 254 OLIVER WOLCOTT (1726-1797), political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Indepen- dence. A CHOICE RARE ASSOCIATION OF TWO OF CONNECTICUT’S SIGNERS OF THE ROGER SHERMAN (1721-1793) American political leader, DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ON A born in Newton, Mass. Sherman helped to draft and signed the SINGLE DOCUMENT Declaration of Independence. * 253 ROGER SHERMAN (1721-1793). Statesman. Sherman is SAMUEL HUNTINGTON (1731-1796), political leader in the only man to sign all four of the following important Ameri- the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Indepen- can documents (from Connecticut): the Articles of Association, dence. He was a delegate (1775-84) to and president (1779-81) Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and of the Continental Congress before serving as governor of Con- the U.S. Constitution. necticut. SAMUEL HUNTINGTON (1731-1796). Signer of the Dec- A VERY RARE association of three signers together on one laration of Independence from Connecticut. exceptional document. Connecticut Comptrollers Office pay docu- ment dated Hartford May 14th, 1779: “To John Lawrence Esq. MDS. 1 page. To John Lawrence Esqr. Treasurer of the State of Treasurer…Pay to Jonathon Fitch Esq. Sheriff of the County of New Connecticut. Haven Forty Eight pounds lawful money for attending the General Assembly…and distributing Laws and Proclamations for the Year Past.” “Sir Please to pay unto George Pitkin Clerk of the Supr. Court One hundred & twenty nine pounds & twelve shillings being the Signed on the reverse by JONATHAN FITCH (1725-1793) balance of his account for fees & expenditures paid at the ad- son of Thomas Fitch, the last Colonial Governor of Connecti- journed Supr. Courts in the Counties of Fairfield & New Haven cut. He was a Colonel of the 2d Regiment, Connecticut Militia, Decemr. 1778: and charge the state in amount for the same.” resigning in 1776, in favor of Joseph Thompson. He was ap- pointed Commissary of the State of Connecticut in 1776 and By order of Roger Sherman & Samuel Huntington – Assistants. acted as such during the years 1776, 1777, 1778, and 1779. In Also signed by Jedediah Huntington. A fine and rare association 1776 he was also the New Haven Representative of the Free- of two Connecticut Signers signing on a single document. men of the several towns of Connecticut, Sheriff of the county, $3,000 - up and collector of the port and distract of New-Haven. 8 ½ x 6 ½”; hole cancellation at center slightly affecting Wolcott’s signa- ture, minor fold separation at center crease, light age wear, else Fine. A special item for the collector of signers.

While individually, these three signers are available, this is an extraordinary document bearing the signatures of three of Connecticut’s four signers of the Declaration of Independence. Very Rare to find all three signers on the same document. $5,000 - up

63 THE BENEFACTOR OF will give. On the Free list of Tariff Kindergarten[?], but would advise STANFORD UNIVERSITY are ‘Collections of Antiques espe- you to go with Mrs. Sutro[?]- if cially imported & not for sale’, also you decide to do so, shall meet you ‘Paintings, statuary, fountains & at Hugo’s at 2 oclock. Enclosed a other works of art expressly for letter from Rosa, Your affection- presentation at Nat. institutions or ate father Adolph Sutro I will be at to any State or to any municipal home all morning doing more writ- corporation.’ I think your articles ing.” * 257 must come under one of these LELAND STANFORD (1824- heads. …I am sorry that our mu- Adolph Sutro formed the Sutro 1893). American tycoon, politician seum cannot secure the Jarvis Col- Tunnel Company which con- and founder of Stanford Univer- lect., as an illustration of art in early structed a tunnel to provide venti- 3/ sity. Document Signed. 1 page. 7 days. I would be a good beginning. lation, drainage and an easy means 4 3/4 HOKE SMITH " x 2 ". San Francisco. Septem- I wish you a happy New Year! of transporting men and materials * 255 ber 7 1872. A “Bank of Califor- Charles Sumner.” Fine. $200 - up to and from the prosperous mines M. HOKE SMITH (1855–1931). nia” Check Signed, “Leland in the region of the Comstock Newspaper owner, United States Stanford,” paying himself “One ADOLPH SUTRO ALS TO Lode. Retiring to San Francisco in Secretary of the Interior, Gover- hundred Dollars.” The piece has HIS DAUGHTER EMMA 1879, Sutro became active in civic nor of Georgia and United States one small cut cancellation that does and business affairs, and was Senator. Typed Letter Signed on not affect the signature. $900 - up * 259 elected mayor in 1894. Always in- his law office letterhead. One page, ADOLPH SUTRO (1830-1898). terested in the history and science 8 ½” x 11”. Atlanta Georgia. Sep- Autograph Letter Signed, “Adolph of printing, he amassed a collec- tember, 1906. Smith thanks cor- Sutro.” One page, 5” x 7 7/8”. No tion of over 200,000 volumes on respondent for a postal card. place. November 28, 1878. Sutro this subject, much of which now Smith was appointed by President writes: “My dear Emma It will not forms a part of the San Francisco Cleveland in 1893. He worked be convenient for me to go to the Public Library. $200 - up against the railroad monopolies and for the economic development of the South. He resigned in 1896 over his disagreement with Cleveland about William Jennings Bryan’s can- didacy for President. Lightly ruffled, Very Good. $75 - up

“…I AM SORRY THAT OUR VERY SCARCE CHECK SIGNED BY PROMINENT MUSEUM CANNOT MASSACHUSETTS MERCHANT AND PRIVATEER SECURE THE JARVIS ISRAEL THORNDIKE COLLECT[ION], AS AN * 260 ILLUSTRATION OF ART IN EARLY DAYS…” Partly-printed bank check drawn on the United States Bank in * 258 the amount of $1,000. Accomplished and signed by Israel CHARLES SUMNER (1811- Thorndike as maker. After distinguishing himself as a successful * 256 1874). American statesman, aboli- privateer during the American Revolution, Israel Thorndike be- SAMUEL SMITH (1752 – tionist and Senator from Massachu- came an active partner in the shipping firm of Brown & 1839). United States Senator and setts. Autograph Letter Signed, Thorndike, a company that played a major role in early trade Representative from Maryland, as “Charles Sumner,” as Senator. Four with China and the Orient. A leading citizen known throughout well as a former mayor of Balti- page, 5” x 8”. Washington. Massachusetts, Thorndike played a prominent role in state poli- more, Maryland, and a general in Dcember 31, 1871. Sumner writes, tics for a number of years and even served as a member of the the Maryland Militia. He was the in part: “…Today the Sec’y was at Massachusetts’ legislature an impressive thirteen times! A finan- brother of cabinet secretary Rob- my house, when I called his atten- cial success who ranks as the fiftieth wealthiest American of all ert Smith. Autograph Letter tion to the business. Whether duti- time (adjusted for inflation), Thorndike was well acquainted Signed, “S. Smith.” Three pages, able or no, the articles must be ex- with the political and social elite of his day, and his home be- 8” x 10”. Baltimore. April 25, 1834. amined. If done at Boston, an of- came one the Massachusetts’ leading political and social centers. Addressed on integral leaf to ficer from the N.Y. Custom H[ouse] A seldom seen autograph of this iimportant early American. Daniel Webster, in Senate, Wash- must accompany them being paid $500 - up ington. Smith writes concerning by the importer. For this, there U.S. Bank notes. $300 - up must be authenticity…which he 64 * 263 JACOB HAND VANDERBILT (1807 - 1893). Steamboat AN EARLY COMMODORE Manager; Brother of “Commodore” Vanderbilt. By the age of VANDERBILT DOCUMENT eighteen, Jacob had command of a steamboat and from that * 265 time on was a prominent factor in steamboat lines on the Hudson “COMMODORE” River, Connecticut River and along Long Island Sound. From CORNELIUS VANDERBILT 1864 - 1884, he served as president of the Staten Island East * 261 (1794-1877). Steamship and rail- Shore Railroad as well as other lines. $800 - up JOSEPH TALCOTT. (1669- road promoter; Capitalist. An early 1741). Governor of the Colony of steamboat document dated July 24, Connecticut. Manuscript Docu- 1828. As an agent for Thomas Gib- ment Signed, “J. Talcott.” Two bons, Vandertilt writes approves an pages, 7 ½” x 12 ¼”. Connecticut. accounting “the above is correct at fortune to build one of the fore- July 14, 1735. The document reads, $38 - 12, Capt. Bliss will pay the most railroad empires in the United in part: “…John Case of Hartford above. C.V.” A nice document from State]. in the County of Hartford in the this important early period of the Commodore’s career. $1,000 - up Colony of Connecticut in New As he neared 70, Cornelius Vanderbilt England for consideration of the sold his lucrative shipping interests sum of thirty seven pounds Cur- and turned his attention to railroads, rent money well & truly paid to me a move which resulted in the cre- by Benjamin Roberts of sd Harford ation of one the nation’s great trans- GIDEON WELLES … do Give, Grant, Bargain, Sell portation systems. In the early 1860s, APPROVES A REQUEST and Confirm unto the sd. Benjamin Vanderbilt gained control of the New FOR THE NAVY Roberts, one Certain piece or tract York & Harlem Railroad, followed DEPARTMENT shortly after by the run-down of land …” Very Fine. $500 - up Hudson River Railroad. In both * 266 cases, Daniel Drew and other stock GIDEON WELLES (1802- manipulators tried to make a killing * 262 at Vanderbilt’s expense by short-sell- 1878). United States Secretary of SAMUEL TENNEY (1748 - ing stock in these companies, then the Navy from 1861 to 1869; His 1816). United states politician, trying to force the stock price down. buildup of U.S. Naval forces to doctor and jurist. Autograph Let- Vanderbilt outwitted them, however, blockade Southern ports played an “COMMODORE” AND ter Signed, “Sam Tenney.” One and many either lost substantial important part in the Northern vic- WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT amounts of money or were ruined. page, 8” x 10”. Exeter. March 24, tory. Manuscript Document SIGN IN RECEIPT OF 4% In 1867, Vanderbilt acquired the New Signed, “G. Welles,” on Navy De- 1801. York Central Railroad and, in 1869, DIVIDENDS ON THEIR partment Washington letterhead. HUDSON RIVER RAIL merged it with the Hudson River Born in Byfield, Massachusetts, RR, thus forming the New York Cen- One page, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Washing- ROAD COMPANY STOCK Samuel Tenney attended Dummer tral & Hudson River Railroad. ton, D.C. January 8, 1866. To “Ma- * 264 Academy before graduating from Vanderbilt’s well-documented battles jor Wm. B Slack Qr. Mast. M. Partially Printed Receipt for Divi- Harvard College in 1772. He taught with Daniel Drew and others (includ- Corps Washington.” The document dends from the Hudson River Road school in Andover, Massachusetts, ing Jay Gould) for control of the reads: Company. One page, 11 1/8” 17 1/4”. New York & Harlem, Hudson River and studied medicine. He was a “Sir: Agreeably to the request in April 15, 1867. Boldly signed “C. and Erie railroads form some of the rd surgeon in the Revolutionary War your letter of the 3 inst. author- Vanderbilt” by CORNELIUS most colorful and exciting pages in and returned to Exeter at the close ity is herby granted to strengthen VANDERBILT [1794-1877). U.S. financial history. of the war where he continued the the prison cells at the Marine Bar- Steamship and railroad promoter, practice of his profession. He was A great association of “Commo- racks Philadelphia, at a cost not Capitalist.] and “W.H. Vanderbilt” a delegate to the State constitu- dore” and William Vanderbilt, the exceeding three hundred and by WILLIAM H. VANDERBILT tional convention in 1788 and a most successful family members twenty dollars ($320. 00/100) G. [( 1821-1885) Railroad magnate judge of probate for Rockingham from their respective generations! Welles Secy. of the Navy.” Fine. and financier. William acted as as- County from 1793 to 1800. Very Fine. $2,500 - up $200 - up sistant to hiss father, “Commodore” $225 - up Vanderbilt and used his inherited 65 AS PRESIDENT OF WESTINGHOUSE AIR * 271 FINE SIGNED LIMITED EDITION BRAKE COMPANY, PRINTING OF WALT WHITMAN’S COMPLETE GEORGE WILLIAM WRIGLEY JR. POEMS & PROSE WESTINGHOUSE, JR. (1861-1932). Industrialist and * 267 SELLS STOCK OPTIONS founder of the eponymous chew- 1888. Hardcover edition of Walt Whitman’s Complete Poems & * 269 ing gum company. Typed Letter Prose boldly Signed by Whitman on title page. Camden, N.J.: no GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE, Signed, “Wm. Wrigley Jr,” on won- publisher (printed for the author in Philadelphia by Ferguson JR. (1846 - 1914). Typed Docu- derfully illustrated quarter page Brothers). Marbled, dark olive sides and back. Limited to 600 ment Signed. 8” x 13”. Four pages. engraved letterhead bearing a vi- copies, this being number 598. This collection contains “Leaves July 10, 1895. For the sum of one gnette of the Wrigley manufactur- of Grass,” “Specimen Days and Collect,” “November Boughs,” dollar, Westinghouse sells the op- ing plants and a full color pack of and four portraits of Whitman at various ages. $4,000 - up tion “to purchase at any time Wrigley’s gum in red, white and within ten years…five thousand green. One page, 8 ¼” x 11”. Chi- and ten shares of the capital stock cago, August 25, 1915. The letter of the Automatic Air & Steam reads: “Dear Sir:- Your favor of Coupler Company.” Westinghouse August 19th would have been an- signs as president of the swered sooner had not the writer Westinghouse Air Brake Company. been out of the city. After reading Couple of staple holes. Very Fine. Mr. J.B. Forgan’s letter, would pre- $750 - up fer that our remittance of $250.00 to the National marine League be SIGNER OF THE returned to us for the present at DECLARATION OF least. Respectfully yours, WM. INDEPENDENCE FROM WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY. Per CONNECTICUT Wm. Wrigley Jr. Pres’t.” Very Fine $1,000 - up COLONIAL RHODE ISLAND * 270 GOVERNOR WANTON WILLIAM WILLIAMS (1731- * 268 1811). American merchant, states- Manuscript Document Signed “Gidn. Wanton,” one page, dated man, and Signer of the Declara- May 15, 1747. A document commissioning Samuel Bailey of tion of Independence. Manuscript Little Compton to the office of “Cornet of the Troop of the Document Signed, “Wm. Will- 7/8 1/2 Horse”, and obliging him “in the Case of any Invasion or As- iams.” One page, 5 ” x 7 ”. sault of a common Enemy to Infest and Disturb these his Lebanon. December 5, 1796. The Majesty’s Plantations” to “Alarm and Gather together the Regi- document reads, in part: ment under your Command…with your utmost Skill and Abil- “…please to discount with Andw. ity, you are to resist, expulse, expel, kill and destroy them….” Metcalf in settlement of a tax on Large seal is affixed to the left. 12½” x 7½”; Light edge wear, Lebanon’s List of Augt. 1794. The fold separations with a few small holes at crease, minor splotch sum of sixteen pounds, five shil- of dampstaining near top center affecting a few words, else lings and ¼ being the eighth part rd Very Good. $800 - up of 3 tax & this day abated by the subscribing authority Wm. Wiliams.” Fine. $400 - up

66 been signed in the presence of a SPACE PASS-CO representative and is ac- AUTOGRAPHS companied by a Certified Silver PASS. $225 - up

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“…it is current among us that Gen. Harrison will fill the presidential chair the next four years…” * 277 Autograph Letter Signed. Three pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Norwich. De- cember 5, 1840. Addressed on post- * 274 marked integral leaf. The letter WALTER CUNNINGHAM (b. reads, in part: * 272 1932). American Astronaut. His “…Having leisure time; for my self ALAN BEAN (b.1932). Ameri- Official NASA Portrait Inscribed, gratification, and wit perfect con- can Astronaut. Photograph of “Walt Cunningham APOLLO 7.” fidence that if not acceptable hey Bean on the ladder of the Apollo 8” x 10”. Excellent condition. This will be pardoned, now seat myself lunar Module Inscribed, “Alan item has been signed in the pres- to open a few lines to you … The Bean, Apollo 12.” 8” x 8”. Excel- ence of a PASS-CO representative political harangue had ceased and lent condition. This item has been and is accompanied by a Certified it is current among us that Gen. signed in the presence of a PASS- Silver PASS. $125 - up Harrison will fill the presidential CO representative and is accompa- chair the next four years, but stop, nied by a Certified Silver PASS. this is the only subject on which $125 - up we disagree and I hope we shall disagree no more …. Religion is at a low ebb. Our meetings cold & dull; but no quarelling. Temperance SILK MOURNING RIBBON & Abolition societies are being re- FOR GENERAL moved & reformed: A dancing and ANDREW JACKSON signing school is in successful op- * 276 eration among us. Yet business is White “In Memory of Departed rather slow this week. I attribute Worth” Silk Ribbon with a black this relax, to the cessation of Nor- * 273 and white image of Andrew Jack- wich Institute in a great MALCOLM SCOTT CAR- son seated at a reading table and a measure…The students were dif- PENTER (b. 1925). Portrait Pho- smaller image of the Hermitage. ferent but not for the better … tograph Inscribed, “Scott Carpen- Below images, the ribbon reads: Next Monday I enter upon the of- ter, Aurora 7, Second American “Gen. Andrew Jackson. Born Mar fice of Pedagogue but “perfect fe- Earth Orbital Flight, 5/24/62”. 8” 15th, 1767. Died June 8th, 1845. in licity” is not there … For want of x 10”. Excellent condition. This his 79th year. His fair renown shall room I must close. Perhaps it would item has been signed in the pres- never fade away, Nor shall the Men- have been more agreeable to you if ence of a PASS-CO representative tion of his name decay, Through to I had not commenced. If so burn and is accompanied by a Certified the Dust his invital part we give, this and forget that it was ever Silver PASS. $90 - up * 275 His Fame in Triumph ore the Grave written …” Some separation and EDWIN EUGENE ALDRIN shall live.” faded publishers imprint paper loss at folds, 2” tear at upper (b. 1930). Photograph of Aldrin’s of Edw. P. Whaites . Slightly toned, right repaired with archival tape. boot impression on the lunar sur- tape repair at bottom right, pin hole Else Good. $300 - up face. Inscribed, “Buzz Aldrin, at top right. Strong portrait of Jack- Apollo XI.” Matted sized 8” x 10”. son. Very Good. $800 - up Excellent condition. This item has 67 Major-General George B. formation for each state regarding the election of R.B. Hayes as Presi- McClellan, Major-General John C. the 1838 House election. This in- dent of the United States is seen as Fremont, Major-General Nathaniel formation includes, the seat of one of the most hotly contested P. Banks, and Abraham Lincoln. An government in all states, the time elections in the history of the interesting business advertisement elections are to be held, the time American nation to this very day. relative to the early days of the each legislature is scheduled to Second only to the disputed elec- American Civil War. Tape repair at meet, and the number of electors tion of 2000, the election of 1876 folds, else Very Good. $225 - up and representatives from each was decided only after the creation state. $750 - up of a special electoral commission. Examining and recounting the Electoral votes from a number of closely contested states, this com- A NEW MOTHER RE- mission was finally able to put an GRETS SHE CANNOT VISIT end to this political battle just af- WASHINGTON TO SEE ter four a.m. on March 8, 1877, THE WHITE HOUSE AND when, after completing a recount PRESIDENT LINCOLN of Electoral votes from Wiscon- * 278 sin, it declared Hayes and Wheeler Autograph Letter Signed. Four victorious. $400 - up pages, 5” x 8”. No place. Novem- ber 25, 1862. Accompanied by original envelope. The letter reads, PRESENTATION OF THE in part: SWORD WORN BY “… Congress sits next week and as ANDREW JACKSON it is only a few rods to the Capitol THROUGHOUT HIS if I only had Mother to leave the MILITARY CAMPAIGNS children with would I not hear * 280 some of the speechifying yes I Addresses of the Presentation of would try & make it very agreeable the Sword of Gen. Andrew Jack- to her soo[sic] if she would be here son to the Congress of the United TABULAR STATEMENT OF the rest of the winter, I think we States, delivered in the Senate and VOTES FROM WISCONSIN, would visit President Lincoln at House of Representatives, Feb 26, THE FINAL STATE least. Mase Jenks visited the White 1855. 5 40 pages, 5/8" x 8 7/8". COUNTED IN THE House the other day he did not see Printed by Beverley Tucker, Wash- ELECTION OF 1876, THE the President but the house is open ington 1855. Black hard bound “…YOU SAY THAT THE SECOND CLOSEST to all or parts of it....” Some cover with gold lettering. Cover DEMOCRATS WHANT[SIC] RACE IN THE HISTORY OF dampstaining, and non-contempo- shows some soiling and some edge/ STAND THE DRAFT I THE UNITED STATES raneous markings. Else Good. corner wear. Some very minor dis- SHOULD LIKE TO KNOW * 282 $150 - up coloration on some pages. Else Very WHAT THEY WILL DO IF Two pages, 23” x 17 ¾”. Novem- Good. $300 - up THEY ARE DRAFTED ber 7, 1876. La Fayette, Wiscon- THEY WILL HAVE TO DO sin. The document reads, in part: LIKE THE REST THAT WHEN DRAFTED THEY “Tabular Statement of the Votes WILL HAVE TO COME BUT polled for Electors of President and I HOPE THEY WILL NOT Vice-President of the United States DRAFT…” for Representative in Congress for * 283 the third Congressional District, Autograph Letter Signed. Four and in the adoption of An Act to * 279 pages, 5” x 8”. Suffolk. February Incorporate Saving Banks, at a 10 ¾” x 4”. Facsimile United States 28, 1863. Accompanied by origi- General Election held in the sev- of America $100 bond. Vignette nal envelope and a formal photo- eral towns, wards, and election pre- of General Winfield Scott at top graph of a male. The letter reads, cincts in the County of La Fayette, center. Verso bears advertisements in part: State of Wisconsin, on the Tues- for “H.H. Lloyd & Co’s People’s day succeeding the first Monday, Map Establishment,” purveyor of “…Their[sic] is nothing of impor- being the seventh day of Novem- “Military Portraits, Maps, and NATIONAL BALLOTING tance going on here just now, there ber, A.D. 1876.” Verso bears the Arms, Battle Scenes, Number One, LIST FOR THE MIDTERM was come excitement last night. “Statement of the County Board Complete Military Campaign Chart, ELECTION OF 1838 The report came that the rebs were of Canvassers.” With gold seal of New Political Chart for the * 281 comeing[sic] in here, the troops the county of La Fayette. Original Times.” These portraits include One page, 7 ¾” x 9”, mounted in a where[sic] in motion in a short time folds and minor tear at bottom such notable Union leaders as Lieu- 12 ½” x 13 ½” brown wood frame. when the news came that it was a edge, else Fine. tenant-General Winfield Scott, The document lists pertinent in false alarm that their[sic] was The 1876 election that resulted in 68 know[sic] rebs near…You say that ladies are scare up there and girls not very plenty. I should think they INTERESTING COMMENTARY ON THE ELECTION OF 1840 where[sic] plenty just now when AND THE SECOND GREAT AWAKENING the boys are all gone to the war, * 285 they must be plenty and east to Autograph Letter Signed. Three and ½ pages, 7 7/8” x 9 3/4”. No place. May 18, 1839. Addressed on get…the ladies down here in this integral leaf. The letter reads, in part: town they are as you say scarce here only the black ones their[sic] is “…I am glad to learn that you have co much confidence that the Whigs will carry the const.[?] I hope plenty of them here you can see it will be found[?] by the result that you confidence is well founded. I am fearful something will occur them in every direction, but the to ruin the prospects and defeat the hopes of the Whigs. The Locos have such a glib way of lying white ones are scares and what is outright and preventing facts that we may find the worst consequences from their pernicious influ- here are so very proud that they ence. If […] and the other state elections go right, we shall give the Locos a terrible hard run in this hardly look at a soldier…you stated state. Indeed I think under favorable circumstances, we may carry the State. But if Vir. And N. in your letter that they where[sic] Carolina Ohio do not equal expectations, there will be but little effect […] to carry Maine. I think going to make another draft up Harrison is going gaining quite fast in this state. The conservatives until cordially on him and are going there. … You must look out they much good, and I know of some Loco that shewd symptoms of penitence. In act there has not been don’t draft you. You say that the so encouraging a prospect for years[?] but as I said before, every thing depends upon the efforts and Democrats whant[sic] stand the success of the Whigs at the West and South. If you have any papers that give interesting details of draft I should like to know what what we are doing … Western papers don’t often get here and it is all that any folks should know what they will do if they are drafted they is going on … The Whigs are organizing here for battle … There is to use the […] phrase, a great revival will have to do like the rest that going on in these parts at the present. For 4 or 5 weeks the ministers have had more than they could when drafted they will have to come well attend to… Meetings everyday and every day adding to the number of converts. One would but I hope they will not draft…” suppose to hear them talk that the Devil’s kingdom has been assaulted with great success and that all Some dampstaining. Else Fine. his outposts have been carried almost without resistance…One of the most active and thorough going $200 - up Revivalists, moral Reformers, Abolitionists &c in the city was convicted a few days ago of having attempted adultery with a neighbor’s wife. He had been every active in the present Revival …” A very nice content letter. Very Fine. $300 - up

dates for Counselors, Senators, &c. all do our duty on the second Tues- to see Genl. Miller on business I who shall be nominated by the day of March, there cannot be could not tell certainly, but agreed Republican Conventions in the sev- doubt of complete success…On to be back at eight o’clock and in- eral districts; and of Representa- that day, let the watchword of Re- form them in time to dress, and so tives to the State Legislature. To publicans be, Reform in our State ad- I was but they had gone off … and you, Sir, we say, that an united and ministration: on that day, let our thus and thus lost the chance of a vigorous effort prior to, an on the motto be -“Punish the deceivers, but going to a very brilliant reception. day of the next election, WILL reclaim the deceived!” $750 - up Can’t say that I was sorry for I de- SECURE US THE VICTORY… test taking two ladies to such a place furnish your neighbors with all the … But I went to the reception nev- SCATHING 1829 NH needful and necessary information 1870: GREAT CONTENT ertheless and for the first time REPUBLICAN POLITICAL to counteract the machinations and CONCERNING THE rather enjoyed it … Saw Mrs. Grant CIRCULAR ATTACKS the falsehood that may be put in WASHINGTON SOCIAL for the first time near at hand and “HARTFORD CONVEN- operation by a corrupt and vindic- SCENE, A RECEPTION was particularly stuck - taken aback TION MEN IN THEIR tive Aristocracy…For what was HOSTED BY PRESIDENT as the sailors say with her loveli- UNHOLY PROJECTS” BENJAMIN PIERCE proscribed GRANT AND EXPANDING ness- Ulysses received with much WHILE PROMISING TO and hunted down in the last year’s U.S. INTERESTS IN ALASKA suavity but looked a trifle bored “PUNISH THE election? Had he made himself * 286 nevertheless, as I have no doubt he DECEIVERS, BUT RE- busy against the New England Autograph Letter Signed. Seven felt. … We had some eight or ten CLAIM THE DECEIVED” President? No; this was not his sin. pages, 5” x 8”. [Washington, D.C.]. different dances and wound up IN THE He refused to make himself and Friday February 4, 1870. with the Virginia Reel … such com- STATE ELECTIONS instrument in office to persecute Accompanied by original envelope. plete and unalloyed pleasure I never * 284 his fellow republicans who had The letter reads, in part: had at any “goings on “ in Washing- Partially Printed circular. Two declared for Gen. Jackson- he re- “…I scratched you just a word last ton before…I came up again and pages, 6 ¾” x 8 ¼”. Concord, [NH]. fused to unite with federalists and night before going to the President’s have been pouring over these al- January 19, 1829. The document Hartford Convention men in their reception … and now I suppose most unintelligible hieroglyphics reads, in part: unholy projects- he refused to join you would like to know about the that make up the Russian language. “The Object of this Circular is to a cabal of office seekers who has evening. Mollie & Lizzie asked me But I am getting the mastery of solicit your aid in furtherance of sold themselves to the federal party; if I would not escort them to the some of them and all must come the election of the candidates and therefore he must be immo- President’s but as I was just going down before many months. Two above named, and of the candi- lated to the altar of party…If we years are required ordinarily in 69 United States, relative to that which to acquire a fair knowledge years, but it has been nothing but Mass. Dec. 5, 1840. 2 ½ pp. 8” x point- and also against the state of the language … Capt. Bryant is talk for as a party they are seen to 10”. Addressed on integral leaf to Constitution And it also provides still here and talking as he only can fall into the Southern trap which Barnabas Bates [(1785-1853). that all cases arising under a viola- talk in favor of the interests of the is baited Whig while the interests Postal reformer and founder of tion of the act, shall take prece- Alaska Commercial Co. H.K. & co. of Slave labor & the perpetuation “Christian Enquirer,” a weekly re- dence to all others in all courts of pay his bills of course. He is going of the institution are at the bot- ligious newspaper]. Brownson justice- this I think is presuming to make a push to go to the islands tom of it. Free Soil in Labor & writes: quite too much for one “little dirty again next summer, and we pro- equal rights in my motto. There “...You must not feel that you are liquor Bill Many other arguments pose to assist him as much as pos- “there’s my politks[sic]“ but I am a stranger to me. I have known you,- might be urged against it but my sible. -Have sent the report of Capt. no politician … I have no news to not personally- it is true,- ever since space forbids it I would like to hear Raymond to the House in compli- communicate to you of any par- the days of the Christian Enquirer. your views on this point…” ance with a recent resolution. He ticular interest. The “Gold Fever” I believe you were among the earli- $200 - up is favorable to the proper interests. rages high & there are several going est friends of the working men’s The Ice Company represented by from this place expecting to make party, 1829, and were one of the RICH POLITICAL AND Dana were in trouble at the Dept. a fortune immediately. One in now Conductors of the Evening Jour- CULTURAL CONTENT: today- 13 bbls of liquor were seized in the store talking about procur- nal. till it ceased to be worth any- “…In my opinion the free form them at Kodiak and one of ing tents and boxes for the voyage. thing. My Defence,(sic) if any book- States & particularly New the vessels fined $1500 - The Presi- Ships are leaving Boston every week seller wishes, may be published, in England have subserved[sic] dent had issued an order in accor- with the adventurers No doubt New-York, providing that a pledge the interests of the Slave dance with my recommendation some will make their fortunes, but be given me that I shall be pub- trade long enough…Free Soil prohibiting the carriage of liquors in my opinion the gold scheme will lished entire, and without alter- in Labor & equal rights in to Alaska under any explode by & by & many will be ation. We copyrighted it merely to my motto ... The “Gold Fever” circumstances…Several outsiders the victims of the scheme & will prevent its mutilation. It has had a rages high & there are have been invited, and among them find that it is not all gold that shines good effect here. “Well, the Whigs several going from this place Colfax, Hamlin, Pakers, Lynch, & that all cannot secure a fortune have beaten us, but I say no mat- expecting to make a fortune Terriers, and ladies … Have writ- in days …” Some discoloration at ter, we must now fall back on first immediately…in my opinion ten Park to come over but have folds. Else Fine. $250 - up principles and take a fresh start, the gold scheme will explode not heard from him- Shall go to and when we come up, come up by & by & many will be the the P.O. after Russian and receive with some thing worth having, we victims of the scheme & will you letter … was sorry to see the shall lose nothing in the end. What find that it is not all gold that announcement of the death of should you say to flinging to the shines & that all cannot Gov Washburn. He was a very breese (sic) a genuine Locofoco flag, secure a fortune in days…” good man, though he like all others that is, the Flag of Social Democ- * 288 had his faults- his friends will sin- racy in distinction from mere po- Autograph Letter Signed. Three cerely mourn him and his enemies litical democracy? By political de- pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Newton Up- sigh that time will too soon place mocracy I understand the equality per Falls. January 1, 1849. Ad- them beyond the confines of things of all men before the State; by So- dressed on integral leaf. The letter earthly…” Very Fine. $300 - up cial Democracy, I understand the reads, in part: Equality of all men before Society. The first is virtually realised in this “… on the whole I think we have DECRYING THE country; the second is not. Is it not done very well, & think that if UNCONSTITUTIONAL the great work of our country to money matters again become easy NATURE OF VERMONT’S realise this Social Democracy? Well, we will do better. I am in hopes 1853 LIQUOR LAW then; let us throw out its flag, and that now the political questions are * 287 rally round a common Standard its decided that we will have better FINE POLITICAL Autograph Letter Signed. Four friends. now Seems to me to be the times. Not that I think so in conse- CONTENT FROM pages, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. Cavendish. time, The majority of the old quence of the election of “Old TRANSCENDENTALIST January 3, 1853. The letter reads, democratic party are ready for it, Zach” but that is usually the case ORESTES BROWNSON: in part: and need it, as a matter to busy after a Presidential Election. It may “…Permit me to make one remark them selves about.” You may not be new to you & perhaps (consid- “IS IT NOT THE GREAT WORK OF in relation to the New Liquor Law” agree with me, about the descent ering that I was brot[sic] up a Whig) OUR COUNTRY TO REALIZE THIS of Vermont. I believe it to be un- of property, no matter, you will strange in your opinion that I tell SOCIAL DEMOCRACY? constitutional radical and totally however agree with me as to the you I am a Taylor man. But it is so WELL, THEN; LET US THROW OUT inadequate to effect the object for end to be gained. Well, let us unite for I am far from it. I consider him ITS FLAG, AND RALLY ROUND A which it was designed by its for the end, and we will soon agree a man in every aspect, but poorly COMMON STANDARD...” concocters. It throws all the insur- on the means. I wish the end, of qualified for that office. In my * 289 mountable objects imaginable in that I am tenacious, but not of the opinion the free States & particu- ORESTES AUGUSTUS the way of an honest appeal- and means. My opinion is that now is a larly New England have BROWNSON (1803-1876). New searched every “nook and corner” glorious time for true democrats, subserved[sic] the interests of the England intellectual, activist, of a supposed seller’s house con- and that they should now lay their Slave trade long enough. This has preacher and labor organizer. trary to the Constitution of the plans, select their ground and been the theme of the Whigs for Autograph Letter Signed. Chelsea, gather their forces preparatory to 70 coming action...O.A. Brownson” A go (and no future event is more 10 ½”. October 29, 1880. Brook- Fine condition letter. certain, in my opinion, than that lyn. Accompanied by original en- The publication of the “Defence” they will go) let them depart in velope and a 3” x 3” slip bearing that Brownson notes in this letter peace. To force them to stay, if this the names of the Electors for New was prompted by the publication were possible, will cost more than York.. The document reads: of his 1840 article “Laboring it is worth. …They must be held as “Dear Sir:- On Tuesday, Novem- Classes” in The Boston Quarterly conquered provinces, and will re- ber 2d, between the hours of six Review. This piece, a controversial quire a standing army of 100,000 thirty-two A.M. and four thirty- review of Carlyle’s Chartism, of- to keep them in subjection. … Your six P.M. you will have an opportu- fered an early analysis of capital- plan of saving the Union, that is, nity of casting your vote for Presi- ism and the class system that in by a spontaneous uprising of the dent of the United States. Before many ways anticipated the work people, is well, if practicable. But doing so, it becomes you to con- of the Karl Marx. $250 - up I think it is not. The people need a sider carefully for which candidate popular and gifted leader….If we you will deposit your ballot so as had not had for president an imbe- to secure the greatest benefit to cile [James Buchanan], I might, per- yourself and family. The Demo- haps say a traitorous old man, a cratic platform declares for “a tar- mere tool of the secessionists, the iff for Revenue only,” and General evil might have been averted … Hancock in his letter of acceptance The conspirators of whom says, “the principles enunciated by Buchanan is one, will have placed the Convention are those I have the affairs of government in such a cherished in the past and shall en- fix that … not even Washington deavor to maintain in the future.” could save the country, much less This means free trade and low wages, can Abraham Lincoln, our worthy or note at all .. The Republican plat- president elect. If [Benedict] form declares, “We reaffirm the Arnold deserves the execrations of belief, avowed in 1876, that duties mankind what, I ask, does James levied for the purpose of revenue Buchanan deserve?...” Truly re- should so discriminate as to favor markable content! Minor archival American labor;” … There can be repairs to small marginal breaks, else no mistaking this language. It means Fine. $300 - up that the Republican party is in fa- COMPLETE SET OF vor of protecting home industries ILLUSTRATED so that the capital employed in our PRESIDENTIAL CARDS manufactories, as well as labor, shall FROM WASHINGTON “Is it possible that I am be protected against the low-priced TO HARRISON doomed to survive the labor of Europe … if you are a * 292 Constitution of my country?... manufacturer … or if you are a 23 cards. 2 ½ x 4 ½. Each card If [Benedict] Arnold de- workingman … your interest lies bears a bust-portrait of each presi- serves the execrations of with the Republican party for this dent of the United States from mankind, what I ask, DOES election. … If you are a married George Washington to Benjamin James Buchanan deserve? … man, consult with your wife be- Harrison. Additionally, the birth Not even a Washington could fore you make up your mind which date, years in office, death date and save the country, much less way you will vote, as she is equally age at death are provided for each can Abraham Lincoln, our interested with you, and then go to individual. A great collection of worthy president elect …” the poles early in the morning and presidential ephemera. Very Fine * 290 deposit your ballot. It is a duty you Condition. $300 - up Autograph Letter Signed. Three have no right to neglect.” Fine con- pages, 8” x 5”. Cleveland. January dition. $200 - up 6, 1861. The letter reads, in part: “Our present beneficent Constitu- tion was framed in 1787, but was not adopted by the States so as to “IF YOU ARE A MANUFAC- go into operation till 1789. In this TURER … OR IF YOU ARE latter year I was born. Is it possible A WORKING MAN … YOUR that I am doomed to survive the INTEREST LIES WITH ALL ITEMS MAY BE VIEWED ON Constitution of my country? It THE REPUBLICAN PARTY EBAY LIVE AUCTIONS UNDER OUR looks like it. I will say to you and FOR THIS ELECTION AT SELLER NAME SCOTTWINSLOW the other rulers of the Country, LEAST” save the constitution and the Union * 291 if possible; but by all means avert Printed Document. One page, 8” x civil war. If the Cotton States must 71