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161. [McKINLEY, WILLIAM]. Ornately-engraved invitation to McKinley's Inaugural Ball, five pages, oblong octavo, 4 March 1897. Tied with silk ribbon. Minor soiling of front cover, otherwise very good. (80-120)
162. MONROE, JAMES. 1758-1831. Fifth president of the United States. Front panel of cover addressed in his hand to "Albert Gallatin / New York" and signed "Dept of State / Jas. Monroe" in upper right corner. With circular "Washington Dec 16" postmark and "Free" stamp. Small piece missing in left margin not affecting the signature, otherwise very good. (300-500)
163. NIXON, RICHARD. 1913-1994. 37th President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed in full on embossed White House stationery, one page, quarto, 14 January 1970. Marked "Personal." To William Kaufmann. Nixon sends thanks for a copy of Nightshades and writes: "...It was very kind of you to bring Dr. Heiser's book to my attention, particularly because of the personal associations it bears..." Fine condition, with original White House envelope. (200-400)
164. NIXON, RICHARD. His book Six Crises. Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company, 1962. Inscribed and signed "To Howard Finn / with best wishes from / Dick Nixon" on front free endpaper. Very good condition, with original dustjacket. (200-300)
165. NIXON, RICHARD. Color printed magazine photograph of the Nixon family standing on the steps of the White House, 6.5" x 8," signed by Nixon in the white area at top. Fine condition. (150-250)
166. NIXON, RICHARD and PATRICIA. Lot of two letters. 1. RICHARD NIXON. Typed Letter Signed "Dick" on imprinted stationery of his law firm, one page, quarto, New York, 14 June 1965. To Travis Cross thanking him for the note on Secret Service Week. 2. PAT NIXON. Typed Letter Signed in full on embossed White House stationery, one page, small quarto, 16 March 1970. Thank you letter to Travis Cross. Both letters in excellent condition. (200-300)
167. [NIXON, RICHARD]. H. R. HALDEMAN. Watergate figure. Typed Letter Signed "Bob" on imprinted White House stationery, one page, small quarto, Washington, 7 November 1969. To Travis Cross. "...Jo and I are very gratified to learn of the impression left by Susan at the recent gathering at the Nelsons..." Fine condition. (50-100)
168. PIERCE, FRANKLIN. 1804-1869. Fourteenth President of the United States. Front panel of cover addressed by him to "Josiah Quincy, Esq." and signed "Free / Fr. Pierce" in upper right corner. Faint red circular postmark and "Free" stamp. Josiah Quincy was a member of Congress and president of Harvard. Very good condition. (300-400)
169. [POLITICAL LEADERS]. Lot of twenty-three letters from American political leaders to Travis Cross, a long-time confidant. Includes: Nelson Rockefeller, George Romney, Lyn Nofziger, Mark Hatfield, Bob Packwood, John Chafee, Spiro Agnew, etc. All on official stationery, most authentic but a few autopen. Many with good content. Overall excellent condition. (100-200)
170. REAGAN, RONALD. 40th President of the United States. Black and white portrait photograph, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed in lower white margin "To Jim, With appreciation & warm regards / Ronald Reagan." Fine condition. (200-300)
171. RODINO, PETER and others. Printed program of the annual Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner Democrat of the Year Award to Peter Rodino, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Signed by Rodino, Jimmy Carter and several other prominent Democrats. Minor wear, otherwise fine. (60-80)
172.
ROOSEVELT, ELEANOR. 1884-1962.
First lady, lecturer and writer. Typed Letter Signed on her
imprinted personal stationery, one page, octavo, New York, 12
August 1961. To Mr. Ayres. She thanks him for his views and
adds: "Unfortunately, I am no longer a delegate to the
United Nations..." Very good condition. Contained in
oak frame with black and white photograph of Mrs. Roosevelt.
(150-250)
173. ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. 1882-1945. 32nd President of the United States. Superb sepia bust portrait photograph, 8" x 10," Blank & Stolle, Ortho, New York, signed in full by Roosevelt in the light area of his suit coat. Extremely minor foxing along right and left margins, otherwise in fine condition.
(400-600)
174. ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Typed Letter Signed "F. D. Roosevelt" on his Franklin D. Roosevelt, Vice President, Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland stationery, one page, quarto, New York, 16 January 1928. To Eugene Klein, in full: "I enclose check for $192.64 for the Haitian stamps." Pencil notation in another hand "Jan. 18th" and some light, uneven offsetting, otherwise very good. With a telegram from FDR (unsigned), one page, oblong quarto, to Klein saying his is returning a book. Two items. (200-300)
175. ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Typewritten Document Signed "FDR" as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, on Navy Department stationery, on page, quarto, Washington, 19 June 1916. Orders for I.E. Stolberg to report for duty to the U.S.S. Nevada at Hampton Roads, Virginia, to install various electrical apparatus. Signed by the Captain of the U.S.S. Nevada on verso. Very good condition. (300-500)
176.
ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. 1858-1919.
26th President of the United States. Sepia photograph of an
animated Roosevelt giving a speech, 6" x 8," by R.L.
Dunn, 1902, signed in full "Theodore Roosevelt"
in the light lower area of the wooden platform. Mounted, otherwise
in fine condition. (1000-1500)
177. ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. Boldly penned signature and inscription as former President "To P. E. McKenna / with the best wishes of / Theodore Roosevelt / March 3d 1909" on octavo album page. Fine condition. (500-600)
178. RUSH, RICHARD. 1780-1859. American statesman. Secretary of State and Attorney General under Monroe. U.S. Minister to Great Britain. Autograph Letter Signed shortly after having served under John Quincy Adams as Secretary of Treasury, six pages, quarto, Washington, 1 April 1829. To the great statesman, Daniel Webster. Rush, on his way to England to represent Washington, Georgetown, and Alexandria in business concerning the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, asks Webster to keep him in mind for other such work. In part: "...I should feel under obligation to you for the mention of my name as a person willing and desirous to be so employed whilst in England. I have left office as most of our public men before me have done - without having accumulated any money whilst in it..." Excellent condition. (200-400)
179. STEVENSON, ADLAI E. 1900-1965. American politician. Democratic candidate for president in 1952 and 1956. His book Major Campaign Speeches of Adlai E. Stevenson - 1952. New York: Random House, 1952. Limited edition. Copy number 962 of 1000 copies signed by Stevenson on the colophon page. Bookplate of former owner on front free endpaper, otherwise very good. Slipcased. (100-150)
180. STEVENSON, ADLAI E. Book Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois by Noel F. Busch. New York: Farrar, Straus & Young, 1952. First edition. Inscribed and signed by Stevenson on the front free endpaper. Bookplate of former owner above the signature. Very good condition with original dustjacket. (80-120)
181. TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. 1857-1930. 27th President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, one page quarto, on Supreme Court of the United States stationery, Washington, 4 February 1926. To Wilbur G. Miller. He writes that he has no objection to the use of the letter to his brother Horace dated June 27, 1909. Excellent condition. (250-400)
182. TAFT, WILLIAM H. Typed Letter Signed on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, octavo, Hot Springs, Virginia, 19 November 1908. To Edgar Bourke thanking him congratulations on becoming President-elect. Minor offsetting, otherwise fine. (200-300)
183. TAFT, WILLIAM H. Typed Letter Signed on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, quarto, Pointe-au-Pic, Canada, 8 July 1913. Writing just weeks after leaving the presidency, Taft praises his correspondent for his services in the Philippines and states that he would be competent to fill the position of senior architect under the Interstate Commerce Commission. Minor wear and folds, otherwise very good. (200-300)
184. TAFT, WILLIAM H. Typed Letter Signed on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, quarto, New haven, 30 July 1921. To Edgar Bourke sending thanks for congratulations on his appointment as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Some fold lines, otherwise fine. (200-300)
185. TAFT, WILLIAM H. Partly-printed Document Signed as Civil Governor of the Philippines, one page, oblong folio, 31 August 1901. Appointment of Estevan de los Santos as Justice of the Peace in Orion, Baatan. Somewhat worn with numerous folds. Fine signature of Taft. (200-300)
186. TRUMAN, HARRY S. 1884-1972. 33rd President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, quarto, Independence, Missouri, 9 March 1959. To Mrs. George Clark. In part: "The Hon. John F. Kennedy has sent me your letter with the three enclosed prints of the White House. I am very happy to sign them..." Excellent condition. (200-300)
187. TRUMAN, HARRY S. Typed Letter Signed "Harry" on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, quarto, Kansas City, 18 May 1955. To Richard Nacy. He thanks Nacy for a thousand dollar gift to the library and adds a holograph postscript: "How do you like the d- formality?" Excellent condition. (250-350)
188. TRUMAN, HARRY S. and ALBEN BARKLEY. Lot of three items. 1. Black and white portrait photograph of Truman, 10" x 13," inscribed and signed by him in lower wide white margin. Small tear in blank right margin, left margin slightly trimmed, otherwise very good. 2. Printed portrait of Vice President Barkley, octavo, with printed signature. 3. Engraved invitation to the Inauguration of Truman and Barkley, 20 January 1949, one page, folio. Very good condition. (300-400)
189. [TRUMAN, HARRY]. Lot of four printed items, including: Inaugural ceremonies program with pass, invitation to the Inaugural Ball, and an engraved invitation to a reception with the Trumans at the National Gallery of Art. Very good condition. (80-120)
190. [U.S. CONGRESS and SENATE]. Lot of two engraved views of the U.S. Capitol building signed by eighteen officials, including: CARL ALBERT, TIP O'NEILL, BOB MICHEL, MIKE MANSFIELD, NELSON ROCKEFELLER, HOWARD BAKER, etc., etc. Fine condition. (100-150)
191.
WEBSTER, DANIEL. 1782-1852.
American lawyer and politician. Considered the greatest orator
of his generation. Partly-engraved Document Signed, one page,
oblong octavo, Boston, 15 December 1832. Bank check payable
to bearer for $50.00 completed and signed by Webster. Minor mounting
traces on verso, otherwise fine. (150-250)
192. [WEBSTER, DANIEL]. Book from his library Pursuits of Literature - A Satirical Poem. Philadelphia: J. Nancrede, 1800. Brown calf. Webster's name is written in a secretarial hand on the front free endpaper and dated "Boston / Aug. 6th, 1804." Front cover partially split, otherwise very good. (200-300)
193. WILSON, WOODROW. 1856-1924. 28th President of the United States. His book When A Man Comes to Himself. New York: Harper & Bros., 1901. First edition signed "Woodrow Wilson / Washington, 18 Oct., 1915." on front free endpaper. Dark blue cloth with gilt-stamped cover. Signature of former owner on front free endpaper well below Wilson's signature. Bookplate of former owner inside back cover. Very good condition. (300-500)
194. WILSON, WOODROW. Excellent full signature "Woodrow Wilson / 1912" on white card. (150-200)
195. KING, MARTIN LUTHER, Jr. 1929-1968. American clergyman and civil rights leader. His book Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? New York: Harper & Row, 1967. First edition. Authentically inscribed and signed by King on the front free endpaper "To Misses Ruby & Kathryn Cohron / Martin Luther King." Excellent condition, with original dustjacket (1500-2500)
196. [PLYMOUTH CHURCH, BROOKLYN]. Manuscript Document Signed, two pages, folio, no date. List of contributors to enlarge the lecture room and Sabbath school of the Plymouth Church. Signed by Henry Ward Beecher and 46 other prominent contributors. Each signer has also filled in the amount of his donation. Some fold breaks, otherwise very good condition. (100-200)
197. YOUNG, BRIGHAM. 1801-1877. American Mormon leader. Full signature "Brigham Young" on 2" x 4" page. Excellent example. (400-600)
198.
BIGELOW, JOHN. 1817-1911.
American writer and diplomat. U.S. Minister to France during
the Civil War, where he is credited with helping to prevent a
clash between France and the Union. Autograph Letter Signed,
four pages, octavo, Paris, 21 December 1890. To John H. Gourlie.
Fascinating letter concerning politics in America and Europe.
"...It looks as though our friends the Republicans were
going to try to retrieve their political fortunes by cultivating
a race on John Bull...what else can Harrison's message about seal
fishing mean...Gladstone's quarrel with Parnell and the
conquest of the liberal party in England and Ireland has deprived both leaders of their influence..." Expert repair of break at center fold, otherwise fine. (150-250)
199. BIGELOW, JOHN. Full signature on small blind stamped page. Fine. (50-100)
200. [CIVIL WAR SONG-SHEET]. Printed broadside entitled Blue Eyed Mary and The Girl I Left Behind Me, one page, 7.5" x 11," printed by J. M'Cleland, no date. Some paper loss at center fold and along left margin affecting no printing. Mounted to a larger page. (100-150)
201. [CIVIL WAR SONG-SHEET]. Printed broadside entitled The Hunters of Kentucky and The Kiss - Tune -- O Miss Bailey, one page, 8.5" x 11," printed by J. M'Cleland, no date. Some wear and age toning. Mounted to a larger page, otherwise very good. (100-150)
202. [CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS]. Lot of four carte-de-visite photographs. 1. The Confederacy in Petticoats, political cartoon of Jefferson Davis in Petticoat running from two attackers. 2. Mrs. Stephen A. Douglas, bust portrait, no photographer's imprint. 3. U. S. Grant, bust portrait in uniform, Joseph Ward, 125 Washington Street, Boston. Some foxing in facial area. 4. Winfield Scott, bust portrait in uniform, Whitehurst Gallery, 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. All in generally good condition. (100-200)
203. [CONFEDERATE THEATRE BROADSIDE]. Rare printed broadside, one page, 6" x 22" for Varieties Theatre, New Orleans, Louisiana, 14 March 1861. John E. Owens, manager. Advertising the play "Dot!" and "Pocahontas" and announcing the production of a drama entitled "The Hard Stuggle!" Minor wear and some chipping along top edge, otherwise very good. Such printed items from the Confederate states are rare. (300-500)
204. CULLEM, GEORGE W. 1809-1892. Union General. Superintendent of West Point, where he compiled three volumes on the military records of West Point graduates. His great dislike for the Confederacy manifested itself in the biased nature of his work. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, octavo, Army Building, New York, 14 November 1868. To John H. Gourlie, Union Club, New York. "I called this morning on General Grant the President-elect hoping to obtain his autograph for your nephew, but he was just leaving the metropolitan Hotel to go to West Point, where he has a son, a cadet in the U.S. Military Academy..." Fine condition. (150-250)
205. [LEE, FITZHUGH]. 1835-1095. Confederate cavalry officer. Nephew of Robert E. Lee and Samuel Cooper. Original sepia cabinet bust photograph of Lee in uniform, C.M. Bell, Washinton, D.C., unsigned, no date. Excellent condition. (100-200)
206.
HOWARD, OLIVER OTIS. 1830-1909.
Union general. Captured Chief Joseph. Letter Signed "O.
O. Howard" on imprinted War Department Bureau of Refugees,
freedmen and Abandoned Lands stationery, one page, octavo,
Washington, 12 March 1867. To prominent clergyman Reverend Lyman
Abbott. He states that he will be pleased to comply with Abbott's
committee and will send copies of his reports and adds: "...Seems
to me that you would get a good deal more information by paying
me a visit..." Mounting traces on verso with one fold
break, otherwise in fine condition. (150-250)
207. HOWARD, OLIVER O. Typed Letter Signed "O. O. Howard," Headquarters, Department of the East, Governor's Island, New York, one page, octavo, 8 September 1894. To Clem Gazzam. A letter of introduction for Mr. Arthur Bell who is going to Panama on insurance business. Excellent condition.
(100-200)
208. PHILLIPS, WENDELL. 1811-1884. Abolitionist. Autograph Quotation Signed, one page oblong octavo, December 1867. In full: "Peace, if possible / Justice, at any rate. / Wendell Phillips, Dec. 1867." Mounted to a larger page, otherwise fine. (50-100)
209. PORTER, FITZ JOHN. 1822-1901. Union general. Cashiered for failing to obey an order from General Pope to strike Jackson's right flank in an effort to cut him off from Longstreet at Second Manassas. Pope had unjustly accused Porter and an inquiry in 1878 determined that the orders would have been impossible to execute. Partly-printed Document Signed twice, one page, oblong folio, 24 September 1858. Pay voucher for then Brevet Major Porter when he was assigned to Albert Sidney Johnston's Utah expedition. Attractive document in excellent condition. (100-150)
210. PORTER, FITZ JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed on imprinted Commissioner's Office, Police Department stationery, two pages (one leaf), octavo, New York, 28 November 1887. To Congressman Francis W. Rockwell. Porter seeks to assist the widow of a man who worked on the Statue of Liberty in obtaining a pension, saying that her husband "died leaving his family dependent on relatives. He was in debt. The Bartholdi Stature people did not pay him for the last five months service..." Fine condition. (150-250)
211. PORTER, FITZ JOHN. Printed pamphlet by Porter In Memory of Gen. Chas. P. Stone, 22 pages, octavo. Inscribed and signed "To Francis W. Rockwell / with the warm regards of the writer / from the record of the / Association of Graduates of / the U.S. Military Academy. West Point." Stone, like Porter, was unjustly accused in the Ball's Bluff debacle. Later, Stone was responsible for constructing the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty. Light offsetting, otherwise fine. (100-150)
212. PORTER, FITZ JOHN. Manuscript Letter Signed on Commissioner's Office, Police Department stationery, one page, octavo, New York, 14 December 1885. To Mr. O. H. Peck. In full: "At present I am unable to fill your request for an autographic letter of McClellan - all that I have so bearing on points in history, that i cannot part with them while his memoirs are being prepared. If I come across any I can spare I will send it to you with pleasure." Fine condition.
(150-250)
213. SEWARD, WILLIAM. 1801-1872. Secretary of State under Linclon. Autograph Letter Signed in full, one page, octavo, Washington, 24 February 1858. To Samuel Halliday, Esq. Interesting letter concerning business in New York. Mounting traces on verso, otherwise very good. (100-150)
214. SWAYNE, WAGER. 1834-1902. Union general. Lost his right leg after being wounded in the Carolinas Campaign. His book The Ordinance of 1787 and the War of 1861 - An Address Delivered Before the New York Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. New York: C. G. Burgoyne. Inscribed and signed by Swayne on the title page. Numerous engraved plates. Very good condition. (80-120)
215. [UNION SOLDIER'S LETTER]. Autograph Letter Signed "Johnnie," final three pages only, octavo, no date. In part: "...we are...11 miles south of Charleston...I suppose you remember that place where John Brown was hung, we camped in the same field the other night that he was hung in, it was in a large field on the south side of the town, it is quite a nice looking village, and there are some union people there...Our supply train is passing by just come up from Harpers Ferry so we will get some rations and some grain for our horses..." Very good condition. (100-150)
216. [UNION ARMY]. Partly-printed Document. Muster roll of Company "K", 45th Regiment, Ill. Volunteer Infantry, large oblong folio, 31 August 1863 to 31 October 1863, Vicksburg, Mississippi. Signed by Capt. Benjamin F. Holcomb and Lt. Col. Robert P. Sealy. Minor soiling, otherwise very good. (300-400)
217. [UNION ARMY]. GENERAL ORDERS No. 48, Headquarters, District of Vicksburg, 21 September 1864. Printed orders, one page, octavo, from Major General N.J.T. Dana, regulations for expediting communications forwarded to Headquarters. Fine condition. (50-100)
218. [UNION ARMY]. GENERAL ORDERS No. 50, Headquarters, District of Vicksburg, 27 September 1864. Printed orders, one page, octavo, from Major General N.J.T. Dana: "Notwithstanding all orders to the contrary, it is understood that persons have been passed through the lines by being landed at points within the District on the Mississippi river. Some of these landings have been made by authority of the signature of a Captain acting as Assistant Adjutant General at Natchez..." Fine condition. (50-100)
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219. BARLOW, JOEL. 1754-1812. American poet and diplomat. Served in the American Revolution. U.S. Consul to Algiers; arranged treaties with Tunis, Algiers, and Tripoli. Autograph Letter Signed in full, two pages, quarto, Kalorama near Washington City, 11 October 1808. To Benjamin Silliman, professor of chemistry at Yale University. He writes concerning his nephew, who he considers as his son. "...I take the liberty that the anxiety of a father seems to give on such occasions to intreat you to afford him your particular friendship and protection..." at Yale. Fine condition, with integral address-leaf addressed in his hand. (150-250)
220. HANCOCK, JOHN. 1737-1793. American Revolutionary statesman. First signer of the Declaration of Independence. Partly-printed Document Signed as President of the Continental Congress, one page, large oblong folio, 1 July 1775. Appointment of Stephen Kimbal as a "Captain of a Company in the 14th Regiment, commanded by Col. Hitchcock." Superb dark signature of Hancock. Lightly and uniformly browned with age and two small areas of tape residue on verso. Parially broken at center fold, which may easily be repaired, otherwise fine. Provenance: a California collection.
(3000-5000)
221. HOPKINSON, FRANCIS. 1737-1791. Signer of the Declaration of Independence who played an important part in designing the American flag. Partly-engraved Document Signed, one page, oblong octavo, 2 December 1779. Note payable to Azariah Lathrop for "thirty-six dollars, in one hundred and eighty livres Tounois, for interest due on money borrowed by the United States." Countersigned by John Lawrence as Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the State of Connecticut. Faint mounting traces on verso and on small cancellation hole in center not affecting the signatures, else fine. (400-600)
222. HUMPHREYS, DAVID. 1752-1818. American Revolutionary officer and diplomat. Aide-de-camp to Washington. U.S. Minister to Spain. Imported the first Merino sheep in U.S. in 1801. To Benjamin Silliman. He sends some samples of rye for Silliman to examine and writes that he must leave town on the steam boat and cannot provide a further explanation. Minor browning, otherwise very good.
(100-200)
223. LINCOLN, BENJAMIN. 1733-1810. American Revolutionary War officer. Accepted the sword of surrender from Cornwallis. Partly-engraved Document Signed as Collector, Port of Boston, one page, oblong octavo, 1 June 1804. Import certificate for one cask of Bordeaux wine aboard the schooner Hiram Hooper. Excellent condition. (200-300)
224. [MASSACHUSETTS-RHODE ISLAND BOUNDRY DISPUTE]. JOHN MacMURPHY. Autograph Letter Signed, two pages, small quarto, Kingstown, 25 August 1733. To Ebenezar Stevens, Esq. concerning the taking of a deposition from a Mr. and Mrs. Graves who had been pulled from their home and imprisoned by the King's government. More importantly, the letter touches on troubles between Massachusetts and the King. In part: "This day I have been with our Leut. Govr. George Jeffrey Esq., Col. Wiggins & Capt. Ringe and several other principle gentlemen of the province, and they say that the line between us & the Massachusetts is to be finally determin'd the first day of Novbr. next...and they all desire that if we have anything to say concerning the difficulties we labour under now is the time..." Fine condition. (150-250)
225. McHENRY, JAMES. 1753-1816. Patriot in American Revolution. Private secretary to George Washington and Lafayette. Signer of the U.S. Constitution from Maryland. Address-leaf addressed in his hand to "David Henley, Esq. / Agent for the Department of War / State of Tennessee / Knoxville" and signed "Free / James McHenry" in upper right corner. Some paper loss in upper right corner, with one fold break not affecting signature, otherwise very good. (200-300)
226. SMITH, JAMES. 1719?-1806. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Signature "Jas. Smith" cut from letter. Very good example. (200-300)
227. TRUMBULL, BENJAMIN. American Congregational clergyman and historian. Author of A Complete History of Connecticut. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, quarto, North Haven, 30 October 1816. To Benjamin Silliman, professor of chemistry at Yale. Letter of introduction for his nephew Benjamin who is on his way to Yale for medical lectures. Some fold breaks, otherwise fine. (100-200)
228. WALTON, GEORGE. 1741-1804. Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Governor of Georgia. Manuscript Document Signed "Geo. Walton", three pages, folio, 1 may 1794. Walton, as a judge on the Georgia Superior Court, signs a legal document concerning a bond and a judgment against James Spalding witnessed by Pierce Butler. Butler signed the U.S. Constitution. Interesting document associating two signers of our founding documents. Fine condition. (300-500)
229.
WILKINSON, JAMES. 1757-1825.
American Revolutionary general and adventurer. Manuscript Letter
Signed, three pages, quarto, Headquarters, Western Army, Camp
Lothus Heights, 4 November 1798. To Col. David Henley, War Department,
Knoxville. Important historical letter in Which Wilkinson writes
of the unrest in the Western regions, in part: "...I am
here at the most critical & commanding pass of the Mississippi,
to erect a barrier to defend the nation against invasion from
without & to support the Government within. The French below
me infected with the mania of their European kindred, are for
war, but the poor Spaniards want confidence & prefer to act
an equivocal part, which is well for them - The Indians are tranquil,
and the Commissioners progressing on the line of Demarcation without
interruption. I had contrived, with the assistance of Governor
Sargent, before I descended the River to give Zachariah Case,
the Usurper, a birth in the Guard House of Fort Panmure, but he
had address enough to impose on the Officers & made his escape
to New Orleans, from whence he recently returned by land, on some
secret route, vowing vengeance against me and the General Government.
I suppose you will soon hear of him in your quarter resuming
his career of usurpation & generating new mischief in the
discontents and disaffected of the Country, for he will not go
at
large in my neighborhood..." One small piece missing, caused by the original opening of the letter, otherwise fine. Provenance: a California collection. (300-500)
230. WINGATE, PAINE. 1739-1838. U.S. Senator from New Hampshire and member of the Continental Congress. Autograph Letter Signed, four pages, quarto, New York, 23 May 1789. To Nathaniel Peabody, Esq. Important letter concerning the newly formed United States Senate. In part: "...We were a long time before Congress could proceed to business owing to various circumstances...considerable time has been taken up in the ceremonies, addresses, preparing rules, and choosing the necessary officers, etc. One bill has yet passed both houses, which is for regulating the time & manner of administering the oath for the support of the constitution..." Wingate continues with a lengthy review of a bill before the Senate to impose duties on the states: "...It is urged that a large revenue is necessary and that no mode of raising it will be so convenient or so little disgusting to the people in general as that by impost..." He writes of President Washington: "...No civil appointments have yet been made by him & it is very uncertain when there will...This will be a very difficult & disagreeable task for him...It is expected that some alterations in the Constitution will be recommended to the states At present there appears to be a spirit of conciliation prevailing on this account...I hope that...peace & harmony will be perpetuated in the union, and that under a wise administration & a free government we may be relieved from our present embarrassments & and that prosperity & happiness may attend our country...". Minor wear, otherwise fine.Provenance: a California collection. (250-450)
231. WOLCOTT, OLIVER. 1760-1833. Secretary of Treasury under Washington succeeding Alexander Hamilton in 1795. Manuscript Letter Signed, one page, quarto, New York, 26 December 1806. To Benjamin Silliman. He writes concerning books and chemical apparatus shipped to him. "...the books arrived in good order: the apparatus had not been unpacked when I heard last..." Tipped to the left margin is a Partly-engraved Document Signed, 26 December 1805. A sight draft payable to Wolcott for three hundred pounds sterling. Wolcott has endorsed the note on verso and orders it payable to Silliman. Both items in very good condition. (200-300)
232.
CHENNAULT, CLAIRE L. 1890-1958.
American aviator. Following the Japanese invasion of China in
1937 he became air advisor to Chiang Kai-shek. He formed the
volunteer air corps called the "Flying Tigers" to aid
China. Widely acclaimed for protecting the Burma Road against
superior Japanese air forces. Important Autograph Letter Signed
"Claire," one page, quarto, Kunming, 5 September
1942. To General Clayton Bissell, who had strained relations
with Chennault. Lengthy letter in which he attempts to resolve
problems with a requisition for clothing and supplies for the
men of the China Air Task Force. He writes that many of the men
"are still without proper clothing, insignia, chevrons,
etc. We have units of the Air Service Command and SOS here but
they seem unable to get the required supplies..." Superb
war dated letter with excellent association. (500-700)
233. DEWEY, GEORGE. 1837-1917. American naval officer. Destroyed the Spanish squadron in the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898. Typed Letter Signed on Navy Department stationery, one page, quarto, 14 December 1909. To Isaac Markens sending thanks for a book entitled: Lincoln and the Jews. Fine condition. (150-250)
234. DOENITZ, KARL. 1891-1980. German admiral. In 1945 he briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as Chancellor before presiding over Germany's unconditional surrender to the Allies. Typewritten Quotation Signed, one page, oblong quarto. In full: "Headquarters, 6 May 1945 / I authorize General Jodl, Chief of the General Staff in The High Command of the German Army, to cease fire and sign the surrender with the Headquarters of General Eisenhower." Excellent condition. (200-300)
235. DOOLITTLE, JAMES H. American aviator and army officer. Led bombing raid over Tokyo during World War II. Vintage sepia portrait photograph of Doolittle in uniform, quarto, inscribed and signed "To Sgt. John F. Zenc / With sincere best wishes / J.H. Dolittle." Fine condition. (100-200)
236.
GRANT, FREDERICK DENT. Son
of U.S. Grant. Accompanied his father during the Civil War, and
was in five battles before he was thirteen years of age. Interesting
Typed Document Signed, two pages, quarto, Headquarters, Eastern
Division, Governors Island, New York, 22 November 1911. After
having inspected Fort Ethan Allen, Grant endorses Major Wilson's
methods of instruction on field sanitation. Very good condition.
(100-200)
237. MacARTHUR, ARTHUR. 1845-1912. American army officer. Won the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism at the battle of Missionary Ridge, 1863. Father of Douglas MacArthur. 1. Typed Letter Signed on imprinted Headquarters Department of Texas, Adjutant General's Office stationery, one page, quarto, San Antonio, Texas, 22 April 1897. He writes that the 5th Cavalry squadron is to join the cavalry squadron from Fort Sam Houston on its practice march. 2. Printed Special Orders No. 135, Headquarters Department of Texas, San Antonio, 31 October 1896. Lt. James Wilson is relieved from temporary duty at Fort Sam Houston and is to return to Camp Eagle Pass, Texas. Signed in full by MacArthur. Both items are pasted to two related documents, otherwise very good. (100-150)
238. MacARTHUR, DOUGLAS. 1880-1964. American army officer. Vintage portrait photograph of MacArthur in uniform, 8" x 10," signed by him in dark ink in lower right. Excellent condition. (400-600)