Books & Manuscripts (1595) January 17, 2018 EDT Lot 142 Estimate: $300 - $500 (plus Buyer's Premium) (Autograph Material) 8 Pieces. American Military & Naval Officers: Byrd, R(obert) E. Typed Letter Signed. Cohasset, Mass., September 18, 1927. 1 page, 4to; creases along old folds, minor dust smudging, a few small tears at edges. To Mr. H. D. Wise, thanking his cousin for his congratulatory Letter. On Byrd Arctic Expedition letterhead. Strong dark signature, touched at bottom by horizontal crease. * Goethals, George W. Typed and Manuscript Documents Signed (2). Savanah, Georgia; West Point, New York, December 1 and December 8, 1898. Each document approximately 8 x 3 1/4 inches (200 x 83 mm). Military property receipts. Each also signed by Captain Hugh D. Wise. Some wear and dust smudging, but signatures clean and clear. * Harbord, James G. Typed Letter Signed. New York, July 10, 1924. 1 page, 4to; light creases along old folds. To Colonel Hugh D. Wise, "...Since I last saw you, nothing has turned up that which we could offer you..." Signed as president of R.C.A. on his corporate presidential letterhead. Strong dark signature but traversed by both a vertical and a horizontal crease. * Schley, W(infield) S(cott). Autograph Letter Signed. Great Neck, Long Island, July 25, 1901. 3 pages, small 4to; light horizontal crease along old fold. To John S(ergeant) Wise, a personal and reflective missive. Contents and signature clean and strong. * Summerall, C(harles) P(elot). Typed Letter Signed. Washington, March 6, 1929. 1 page, 4to; light horizontal creases along old folds. To Colonel Hugh D. Wise, "...Permit me to thank you for your fine note of congratulations upon the honor which has come to the Office of the Chief of Staff..." Signed as Army Chief of Staff on his War Department letterhead. Strong dark signature traversed by light horizontal crease. * Wood, Leonard. Typed Letter Signed. On Train Enroute to South Dakota, March 14, 1920. 1 page, 4to; light creases along old folds. To Colonel Hugh D. Wise, "...I am sorry to hear you have had to retire. The Army needs now - more than ever - experienced officers..." Strong dark signature, light vertical crease through the first "o" of Wood's signature. * Wood, Leonard. Malacanan Palace, Manila, December 24, 1923. 1 page, 8vo; moderate creasing along old folds. To Colonel Hugh D. Wise, "...The whole proposition here has been a combination to embarrass and stall the government..." Signed as Governor General of the Philippines. Strong signature, not affected by creasing. George W. Goethals (1858-1928), engineer, soldier, builder of the Panama Canal. James G. Harbord (1866-1947), Brigadier General, President of R.C.A. Winfield Scott Schley (1839-1909), Rear Admiral, in active command at the Battle of Santiago, 1898. Charles Pelot Summerall (1867-1955), Major General, Army Chief of Staff (1926-1930), President of the Citadel (1931- 1953). Leonard Wood (1860-1927), Major General, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba, Governor General of the Philippines. John Sergeant Wise (1846-1913), U.S. Congressional Representative from Virginia, candidate for Governor of Virginia in 1885, practiced law in New York..