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JEDIDIAH MORSE JEDIDIAH MORSE (1761-1826). Morse was an American theologian and geographer. He helped establish Andover Theological Seminary in 1808. He was also the father of Samuel F. B. Morse, of telegraph fame. Letter. 3pg. 8 Â¼â x 10 Â½â. 7th August 1818. Durham, NH. A letter addressed to âRev. Jedidiah Morse D.D.â and signed by âJonathan Steeleâ. Steele was writing on behalf of a âMr. Burtâ, a minister in Durham who had been censured by the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, of which Morse was Secretary. The letter reads: âThe long + severe illness of Mr. Burt, having in a measure disqualified him from writing, forces upon him the use of a friendâs penâ¦the censure of his conductâ¦was not the least painful to his feelings. The factsâ¦must exclude the possibility of his attempting any kind of deception, whatever appearance they may have assumed â" I am instructed to say that his first directionâ¦was to Dr. Pearson [Eliphalet Pearson (1752-1826), another founder of Andover Theological Seminary], who was, undoubtedly, better acquainted with the concern than any otherâ¦From my own acquaintance with Mr. Burt, I have been brought to believe him ambitiousâ¦ of avoiding to do wrongâ¦He unquestionably construed the condition of the grant vote of your Societyâ¦to be the recorded groundâ¦for the vote of money, leaving its fulfilment to after discretionary instructionsâ¦Such assignment never having been made to himâ¦he very naturally applied for the fruits of your acknowledged bountyâ¦greater service may be renderedâ¦by Mr. Burtâs continuing steadfast in one place until he has, with Divine Aid, established a Society and Churchâ¦he has done every thing, in the power of man, among usâ¦without even dreaming of the necessity of crediting himself in a journal with missionary services. Should your Society, however, insist on the punctilious performance of the condition, it would seem less a matter of personal concern with Mr. Burt, than with you + our Societiesâ¦â. The letter is in good condition. The are minute tears along the mailing folds and margins, and a small hole on the third page from the sealing wax.
ANNE LANSKY ANNE LANSKY. The wife of Meyer Lansky, she married in 1929 and had three children. They divorced in 1946. DS. 1pg. 8 Â¼â x 3 Â½â. January 5, 1929. No place. A check signed âAnne Lanskyâ and completely filled out by her; she paid herself $300 in cash. As she married in 1929 (I could not locate the exact date) and signed with the last name of âLanskyâ in early January, this must have been one of the first items she signed after she wed. The check had punch cancelling and tears and is in good condition.
RUTH LAW RUTH LAW (1887-1970). Law was a pioneering aviatrix. She bought her first aircraft from Orville Wright in 1912 and earned as much as $9,000 a week for exhibitions. Photograph. 4 Â½â x 2 Â¾â. 1917. No place. A black and white photograph of Law flying her biplane. Someone wrote on the back âRuth Law on October 27th, 1917, just rising from the ground. The building on the left is a regimental infirmary as is the one in the distance. The ground here is cleared for drilling purposes. You can see the red cross flag in front of infirmary very distinctly.â The photograph has a small piece of archival tape on the back and is in fine condition.
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE) JOHN Q.A. BALLOU. Ballou was a noted Californian arborist. Born in New England, Ballou eventually settled in San Jose, where he became known for cultivating fruit trees in particular.
MENACHEM BEGIN MENACHEM BEGIN (1913-1992). Begin was the Prime Minister of Israel who won the Nobel Peace Prize for the Camp David Accords. PS. 5â x 7â. No date. No place. A black and white studio portrait signed âM. Beginâ in black ink on the lower border. It is in mint condition.
EARLY TELESCOPE) (EARLY TELESCOPE). ADS. 1pg. 7â x 3 Â¾â. April 14, 1797. No place. An autograph document signed âWm Richardsonâ: âRecd April the 14 1797 of Col. Jones Eight Dolls in full of a Pocket Telescope Wm Richardsonâ. The document has vertical folds and irregular edges, and it is in very good condition.
ALAN PATON ALAN PATON (1902-1988). A South African author, Paton is best remembered for Cry, the Beloved Country. He was an outspoken opponent of apartheid. TLS. 1pg. 8â x 10â. November 5, 1962. South Africa. A typed letter signed âAlan Patonâ on blue air mail stationery. He wrote to Mrs. Peter Scott of West Orange, New Jersey: âThank you for your letter of October 23. At the moment THE LAND & PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA is being revised, and I do not have a copy of the earlier edition. I have translations, but do not suppose you would want any of these. However, if you were to approach the publishers, J.B. Lippincott, 521 Fifth Avenue, New York 17, and ask them when the revised edition is likely to be out. I would be glad to autograph a copy for your fund raising effort, if the book were sent to me in time.â The Land & People of South Africa was published in 1955. The letter has a rough right edge and is in very good condition.
FREDERICK GUTHRIE FREDERICK GUTHRIE (1833-1886). A Scottish scientist, Guthrie discovered cryohydrates. He studied under Bunsen. ALS. 3pp. 3 Â¾â x 6â. 28 Sept 1858. Edinburgh. An autograph letter signed âFrederick Guthrieâ to an unidentified Colonel: âOn returning to town in the md of last week I found yr letter, & I take the first opportunity I have had of answering it. I am sorry that would be out of my power to attend the meeting. I expect to be working at home withoutâ¦to span in the mdâ¦& I know not how far on in November. If I can get away at that time I am prepared to go away toâ¦I regret that but will hope for the futureâ¦â. The letter has light ink ghosting and mounting remnants, but is in fine condition otherwise.
SHOT TOWER) (CANNONS). AM. 5pg. 8 Â¾â x 11â. No date. No place. A lengthy autograph manuscript that appears to regard making shot for cannon, or some other form of metal working. The document seems to be in German and has four detailed, elaborate drawings on the fourth page of a tower. It has a pulley at the top and shows a carload being hauled upwards. The manuscript is in fair condition with folds, a couple of holes that go through all four pages, and a fifth page attached to the other four that has some larger holes in it.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884-1962). Eleanor, the wife of Franklin Roosevelt, was the longest serving First Lady. Signature. 5â x 5 Â½â. No date. No place. A signature âEleanor Rooseveltâ in black ink and inscribed to Kenny. There is a small rectangular mark near the word âToâ and it is in fine condition otherwise.
DANIEL H. CHAMBERLAIN DANIEL H. CHAMBERLAIN (1835-1907). Chamberlain was the governor of South Carolina from 1874 to 1877, and the last Republican governor until the late 20th Century. He was a Northerner who had served in the Massachusetts contingent of the Union army, and was considered a Carpetbagger by his constituents. He was also an author, professor, and lawyer. ALS. 2pg. 5â x 8 Â¼â. Jan 1, 1899. West Brookfield, Mass. An autograph letter signed âD.H. Chamberlainâ addressed to his cousin âFrank H. Sprague, Esq.â. In part, the letter reads: ââ¦I think your letter is the first and only knowledge at first hand which I have had for at least 40 years, of my cousin Alfred or his family. I am heartily glad to know the little your letter gives me of his history. I had known theâ¦fact of his change of name, but neither of his life or death. Now that I have discovered you, or rather you have discovered me, will you not have the great kindness to tell me more of your father â" his life, family, pursuits, character, ageâ¦I recall him as a young man, on one occasion when he visited us hereâ¦and my great interest in him as a relative and as an accomplished and gracious young man, makes me anxious to know more of himâ¦I should like to know why he dropped or changed his inherited nameâ¦Your affectionate Cousin, D.H. Chamberlainâ. The letter is in good condition; it has two mailing folds, one horizontal and one vertical. The second page is slightly obscured on the right margin by a remnant of lined paper as long as the full page and a Â½ inch wide. This strip of paper does not interfere with the signature, but it does make it difficult to discern some of the word at the right margin. When the letter is held up to the light, however, the words become very discernable through the paper.
ROBERT HALLOWELL RICHARDS ROBERT HALLOWELL RICHARDS (1844-?). A famous metallurgist, Richards was head of the M.I.T. mining engineering department, as well as president of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE (1846-1914). By twenty, Westinghouse had invented a device for replacing derailed railroad cars, and another that enabled track switching. In 1868, he patented his famous air brake. He created hundreds of inventions and organized more than fifty companies. Autograph Letter Signed. 4pp. 4â x 6â. Feb 8, 1895. An autograph letter signed âWm R Richardsâ to an unnamed general. Richards penned: âI hope the slight despondency in your spirits evinced in your last letterâ¦Everything in this neighborhood is taking on a brighter look as regard to the future prospects of the wheel. Only money is wanting to make the enterprise blossom like a green bay tree. I wrote you of the order for the twenty-eight wheels and the Bemis Car Box Co have since communicated to me that they have sent the order forward to A Whitney & Sons. In the meanwhile, the steamer âIndanâ arrived yesterday bringing the new style of wheel for the Newston St. Ry & the Lynn & Boston and Frank Caggin has been after the brake show people to have everything in readiness for the fitting of these wheels to the cars of the respective companies. We expect by Monday next they will be running on these lines and I shall feel especially happy when I know that the Lynn & Boston car or cars are traveling up Sudbury St. right here in Boston. I expect this will be a turning point for us of some moment. But for your still greater encouragement I want to make you party to another ray of light that gleamed with good promise. Perhaps you know George Westinghouse. Well, he has heard of our wheel and Mr. Abbottâs brother, who as son-in-law of Charles Francis Adams is interested in the Westinghouse Company, met him either in New York or Philadelphia recently. Mr. Westinghouse expressed a desire to try our wheel with his new motor believing that what was said of the wheel was true that with one motor & these wheels he would be able to make a showing of great importance. It is needless to say that a correspondence has been opened with Mr. Westinghouse through young Mr. Abbott & we are now waiting to hear from him. Now, my dear General, do not get down hearted over the wheel and donât give up the ship when we are so nearly into portâ¦once overcome, the day is oursâ¦â. The letter has a slight brown patch to the last page, but is in fine condition overall with dark ink. A fine letter linking Richards and Westinghouse.
HORSE JOCKEY) (JOCKEY PHOTOGRAPH). Photograph. 7â x 10â. No date [late 1800s]. San Francisco. A large photograph of a jockey looking hard into the camera; there is a pencil note on back stating that it is John Griffin. The image was taken by F.H. Bushnell of San Francisco, and the photographerâs stamp notes that Bushnell was âFormerly manager and Operator of Marceauâs Galleryâ. There is very light damage to the margins and corners, mostly on the verso.
ELBERT HUBBARD ELBERT HUBBARD (1856-1915). Hubbard was the printer who started the Roycroft Shop. He died aboard the Lusitania. Signatures. 1pg. 7? x 9? No date. No place. The signatures of ?Elbert Hubbard? and ?Alice Hubbard? on a dark brown sheet of paper. Elbert inscribed the page ?To William & Marion with love & blessings ever? Like her husband, Alice died on the Lusitania. The paper has light creasing and soiling.
JOHN GLENN JOHN GLENN (1921-2016). Glenn, an astronaut, was the first American to fly around the Earth in space. He later served as a Senator from Ohio. Signed postcard. 5 Â½â x 3 Â½â. No date. No place. A postcard signed âBest regards to Marshall Bean â" J H Glennâ on the back. The front has a photograph of the first three Mercury astronauts to fly; Shepard, Grissom and Glenn. It is in very fine condition.
SOCIAL SECURITY) (SOCIAL SECURITY). DS. 1pg. 8â x 4â. July 31, 1937. N.p. A Social Security application signed âMrs. Yeoma Hudsonâ by the applicant. Yeoma Uncheeda Hudson. She was a forty-year-old Native American woman from Greenwich, Connecticut. The Social Security Act became law in 1935, but the first cards werenât issued until 1937, the year that Hudson applied. This historic form is in very good condition.
ANTHONY HOPE HAWKINS ANTHONY HOPE HAWKINS (1863-1933). Hawkins was an English writer. He was best known for The Prisoner of Zenda and Rupert of Hentzau, two works set in the fictional European country of Ruritania. ANS. 1pg. N.d. Savoy Mansions, Savoy Street, (London). An autograph note signed âAnthony Hope Hawkinsâ, addressed to a âH.G. Jacobs Esqâ. âDear Sir I have much pleasure in sending what you ask. Yours very truly Anthony Hope Hawkinsâ. There is a small photograph of Hawkins at the bottom of the page. It is in very good condition.
WORLD WAR II IN THE PHILIPPINES) (WORLD WAR II IN THE PHILIPPINES). ALS. 3pg. 6â x 10 Â½â. June 6, 1945. Philippine Islands. An autograph letter signed âClaudeâ, an American GI stationed in the Philippines. He wrote on âUnited States Armyâ stationery to his friend John about fighting the Japanese: âDear John, Was sure glad to hear from you again Thanks for writing. A lot has happened since I last wrote – but I won’t bore you with very much of them – Have seen quite a bit of action. Mostly fighting n razor back mountains either covered with grass or off on another part of the island covered with jungle – It seemed we moved from one land to another – such a change in terrain – I mean like thick jungles vines & dampness at one place, & the other so open, one could see for miles and miles – even watch the japs digging in miles away with our binoculars. Weâve had casualties, but one has to expect some especially when fighting an offensive war – The japs being dug in so well it was almost a superhumanjob to clear out them – Rough going – guess I’m a lucky guy to be in the 60MM Mortar and light Machine Gun platoon – although we were hit some too. Lucky though just wounded were the boys. Well my Platoon Sgt. Went home with a bad ear – got infected someway or other and it really made life miserable for him – so now I’m acting in his compacity – I don’t care much for the job but guess I’ll have to string along until the end is over which I hope soon. Guess old Nick here was lucky – Had a few close one’s too close for comfort. just hope my luck holds on. Guess as far as the point system goes – I’ll be in the Army quite awhile yet. Only can figure out 69 points – Quite a jump to dig up 16 more And I’ve been in this Army 38 months already – Seems like half my life – When I get home I won’t know how to act like a civilian – ha – I know one thing I’ll have to learn to control my Army slang or else -??? I’m writing this in our rest area – although we aren’t resting as yet – A lot of hard work to build it up & get it in shape first – Havenât been her long – but it’s a nice area – About like Fort Lewis. Pine trees – cold at night (need three blankets) still my pups get cold) and now that the rainy season has set in it reminds me of Fort Lewis more so, as we had so much rain there. Have one camp on a golf course – Been quite some time since I played golf – last tie in the Hawaiian Is. on the isle of Moloka! – More or less pasture. I’d send you a v-mail, but as far as I know yet, they go straight home with out being photographed and I don’t think you’d want that kind. So am using the borderless airmail variety – No two cent overprints have showed up in this area as but if they do I’ll remember you – Some of my other friends were asking about them, too. Mr. Weltack has been sending me a first day cover now and then and I really appreciate it – as I have no way or time to bother with them. Hope I can continue after the war as I really get a kick out of FD. ‘s F.Fs F.AM’s & all the other better covers. I belonged to the AAMS at one time and have been thinking about joining the MACC in the future. Its been a long time since I saw a good game of baseball- Was in 1939 I guess – In Chicago at the Cub park – The Cubs were playing the Giants at the time. My dad & cousin are great Cub fans but me I like to see a good game – The best men win – I used to play a little, too. You know how young guys are – getting up a team & trying to lick the neighboring town teams a log of good clean fun. Well John write when you have time. I enjoy hearing from you. Best of Wishes Sincerely, Claudeâ. The letter is in fine condition.
ERNST VON WILDENBRUCH ERNST VON WILDENBRUCH (1845-1909). A German author, Von Wildenbruch is best remembered for Spartacus. ALS. 1pp. 5 Â¼â x 3 Â½â. No date. No place. An autograph letter signed âE.V. Wildenbruchâ on a small note card. He wrote to âMr. Dahmsâ in German: âI will be home tomorrow, Monday, in the morning from 10 Â½ to 12 oâclock tomorrow for Mr. Can Remen.â The letter is in very fine condition with the original envelope.
GRIZZLY BEARS) (GRIZZLY BEAR). ALS. 1pg. 8 Â½â x 11â. March 3, 1957. British Columbia. An autograph letter signed âJames R. Stantonâ on great âJames R. Stanton Grizzly Bearsâ stationery. The upper left has a photograph of two men standing behind a dead bear, and the lower right has a photograph of two more bears. The footer states that Stanton won âFirst and Second Prizes â" Worldâs Largest Grizzly Bears, 1937 and 1953â. Stanton writes some personal news about his wife, then mentions âthe Book âGrizzlies in their backyardâ has brought in over 200 letters from all over the world. These letters added to our regular correspondence of over a hundred has left me swampedâ¦â. The letter is in fine condition with three mailing folds and terrific stationery.
MILLARD FILLMORE) (MILLARD FILLMORE). Letter. 1pg. 8â x 10â. No date (circa 1851). Virginia. A letter to President Millard Fillmore signed by seven Democratic members of the Virginia Legislature from the 9th district. They ask Fillmore to consider General Douglass B. Layne (1800-1861) of Alleghany, Virginia for the position of Marshall for the Western District of Virginia: âTo the President of the United States We the undersigned members of the Legislature of Virginia from the 9th Congressional District beg leave respectfully to present to the consideration of your Excellency Genl Douglass B Layne of Alleghany Co. Va. as a proper person to fill the office of Marshall for the Western District of this State. We have known Genl Layne well & intimately and bear willing testimony to his merits as a man and to his efficiency and faithfulness as a public officer. He is a Democrat who has never faltered. George Wm Brent Hy Sheulhelford Charles Mason AHSunndry Jus. Buslrun Elector Wellington Gordon Arnold Morrisonâ. Layne served as Virginia state senator for the district representing Roanoke, Alleghany, Botetourt, and Craig counties from 1851 to 1860, but did not receive the Marshall position. The letter is signed by all seven men. It is in fine condition, though the ink on some of the signatures is smeared.
TED LYONS TED LYONS (1900-1986). A Hall of Fame pitcher with a 260-230 record, he is best remembered for throwing for the White Sox. He won twenty games three times. Signed HOF card. 3 Â½â x 5 Â½â. No date. No place. A Hall of Fame card signed âTed Lyonsâ in black marker on the top border. The card is in very fine condition.
SIMON LAKE SIMON LAKE (1866-1945). Lake was a submarine pioneer. He developed the first workable periscope and hydroplanes. DS. 1pg. 7â x 3â. Nov 9, 1931. Milford, Conn. A âMilford Trust Companyâ check signed âSimon Lakeâ and completely filled out by him. He paid âW.A. Plattâ $25.00. The green check has the usual punch holes, but they do not touch the autograph.
JOCKO CONLAN JOCKO CONLAN (1899-1989). Conlan was a Hall of Fame umpire. Signed HOF card. 3 Â½â x 5 Â½â. No date. No place. A Hall of Fame card signed âJocko Conlanâ in blue ink on the top border. The card is in very fine condition on the front, and there are a few tape stains on the back, affecting nothing. It is accompanied by an autograph note signed âJockoâ: âFolks – I am still kicking at 79!.â.
ALFRED SUTRO ALFRED SUTRO (1863-1933). Sutro was a well-known British writer, playwright and translator. His best known play is The Two Virtues. MAURICE MAETERLINCK (1862-1949). A Belgian playwright, Maeterlinck was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1911. His best known work is PellÃ as et MÃ lisande. TLS. 1pp. 8â x 5â. 23 September 1904. Southampton Row. A typed letter signed âAlfred Sutroâ to âJohn W. Hastingsâ: âM. Maeterlinck has handed me your letter, in which you ask for permission to publish a translation of âJOYZELLEâ. A translation of this play has already been made by Mr. Teixeira de Mattos, but not yet published, as there is a probability of the play being produced; when the time comes to publish the question as to publisher will be dealt with by Mr. Paul R. Reynolds, of 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, who acts as M. Maeterlinckâs agent in America.â The letter is in very fine condition overall with a dark autograph.
JOHNNY MIZE JOHNNY MIZE (1913-1993). A Hall of Fame slugger, Mize retired with a .312 average and 359 home runs. He won four home run and slugging titles, and three RBI crowns. He won five World Series with the Yankees. Signed HOF card. 3 Â½â x 5 Â½â. No date. No place. A Hall of Fame card signed âJohnny Mizeâ in black ink on the top border. The card is in very fine condition.
EDWARD DUNSANY EDWARD DUNSANY (1878-1957). An Irish dramatist and author, Dunsany is best remembered for The Gods of Pegana, The Glittering Gate and The Gods of the Mountain. S. 3 Â¼â x Â¾â. No date. No place. A signature âDunsanyâ clipped from a letter or document. It has an irregular top margin and is in fine condition otherwise.
BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON BENJAMIN HUNTINGTON (1736-1800). Huntington was a delegate to the Continental Congress and a member of the first United States Congress, both times representing Connecticut. He also held many political positions at the state and local levels. DS. 1pg. November 1776. N.p. A document signed âBenj Huntingtonâ as clerk of the Connecticut House of Representatives. The document orders pay for the houseâs chaplain: âIn the Lower House. Allowed to thr Revâd Mr. Nathan Strong the sum of 1.10.0 for attending as Chaplain to the House, Novâr 1776, and the Treasurer is directed to pay the same accordingly. By Order of the House Benj. Huntington, clerkâ. There are several docketing notes on the verso, signed by other people. In very good condition.
PETER STUART (FIRST NATIONS TRIBES). ALS. 1pg. September 5, 1788. Beauport (Quebec City). An autograph letter signed âPeter Stuartâ and written to âMessrs. Davidson & Leesâ. Stuart was a Quebecois businessman, and his letter concerns debts due to him and his business partners by First Nations tribes. âGentlemen As you seem to apprehend that in the suit brought by Messrs Tho. Dunn Wm. Grant & myself, for payment of the debts due by the Indians on the posts of the Domain & Mingan an argument may be raised against you from my having ordered the Clerks of the different Posts, On the Commencement of the new lease to bring to the debit of the different Indians, the amot. of the debt due to the Old Compy I think it Justice to declare that such entries were made in the Books by my Orders, with out your knowledge, which I did not think necessary to inform you of till lately. And in Justice to the old Compy, I thought it equitable that the amâts should be recpt so as the said amot. could not be paid but to the New Compy at the same time I never understood or intended that any order given by me for the benefit of the old Compy in which I was aparty, and for whom I then acted, could have any effect on the New Compy who were ignorant of such ordersâ¦Peter Stuartâ. Peter Stuart, Thomas Dunn, and William Grant together owned substantial amounts of land on the Mingan Archipelago in Quebec. This area has historically been home to Innu (First Nations) groups, who now have a reservation there. This probably accounts for the mentions for âdebts due by the Indiansâ. The letter is in very good condition with light toning bands along two folds.
JABEZ FITCH JABEZ FITCH (1737-1812). Fitch, of Connecticut, was an officer in the Revolutionary War. He eventually attained the rank of Captain. DS. 1pg. 7 Â½â x 13 Â½â. February 21, 1778. Connecticut. A partially-printed document signed âJabez Fitchâ, âIsaac Lockwoodâ, âJn Chenevardâ. The document is Jabez Fitchâs bond with Connecticut, which was at the time necessary for him to become an officer. He was being appointed to the position of paymaster under Col. John Mead: âKnow all Men by these Presents that we Jabez Fitch of Greenwich & Isaac Lockwood of Stanford acknowledge ourselves jointly and severally bound to the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut, in the penal Sum of Five thousand pounds to be paid to said Governor and Company, their Successors or certain Attorney; which Payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, Executors and Administrators firmly by these Presents. Witness our Hands and Seals this 21st Day of February A.D. 1778. The condition of the above obligation is, that whereas Jabez Fitch Esq. is appointed paymaster to the Forces Under the Command of Col. John Mead stationâd at the Sawpits (white Plains) & placea adjacent. Now, if the said Jabez Fitch Esq. shall truly and faithfully pay over all the Monies he shall receive from the Treasurer by Orders from the Pay-Table, agreeable to the Trust reposed in him by his Appointment aforesaid, and his Account thereof render to the Committee of the Pay-Table when required, then the above Obligation to be void. Signed, Sealed and Delivered, the Day and Year abovesaid, In presence of Jabez Fitch Jn Chenevard Isaac Lockwoodâ. The large document is in very good condition with dark writing and two red wax seals by the autographs.
JOHN SULLIVAN JOHN SULLIVAN (1740-1795). An American Revolution general, Sullivan fought at the siege of Boston in 1775 and 1776, as well as Long Island, Trenton, Princeton and Brandywine. In 1778, he headed the forces that sieged Newport. After the war, he served in the Continental Congress, New Hampshireâs attorney general and President, and a Federal judge. LS. 1pg. 8â x 9 Â½â. July 4, 1778. Providence, RI. A document signed âJno. Sullivan MGâ and written in another hand. âTo Benjamin Steele Esqâr Pay Master Genâl to the Army in the State of Rhode Island. Sir, Pay to Solomon Southwich Esqâr Issuing Commissary for the Rhode Island Department one thousand Dollars for the use of the Department and this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given at Head Quarters, Providence, July 4th, 1778 Jno. Sullivan MG By order of the Genâl Lewis Morris, Sec. pro. Tem:â. The Lewis Morris who signed was not the same Lewis Morris who autographed the Declaration of Independence. Sullivan and his troops would partipate in the siege of Newport and Battle of Rhode Island later in the summer of 1778. This was the first attempt between French and American forces to coordinate an attack on the British, but it was unsuccessful. The document is in very good condition, though the ink has bled through the paper on both sides. It has a docket in the verso and a light chip in the left margin.
WILLIAM EUSTIS WILLIAM EUSTIS (1753-1825). Eustis was a Revolutionary War-era doctor, Congressman from Massachusetts, and the Secretary of War. LS. 1pg. 6 Â½â x 5â. August 10, 1809. War Department. A letter signed âW. Eustisâ as Secretary of War. âSir, Agreeably to the request contained in your letter of the 14th ult. Mr. Simpson, cashier of the Bank U.S. has been desired to remit to you $1430 52/100 in a check on the branch bank at N. York: Please to advise this Department of its receipt, and to forward the usual evidence of its payment to the Seneca Nation. I am, respectfully, Sir, Your ob. Servât. W. Eustisâ. The letter mentions a payment to the Seneca Nation, a Native American group based in New York. This refers to the annuity that the United States had promised to pay the Seneca as part of the Treaty of Big Tree, under which the country purchased the Senecaâs lands in 1797. The letter is in fair condition with wear and discoloration to the paper; the writing is dark.
LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI (1919-). Ferlinghetti is an American poet and founder of City Lights publishing. He was an early influence on the Beat poets. TDS. 1pg. 8 Â½â x 11â. N.d. N.p. A typed poem signed âLawrence Ferlinghettiâ. The poem is an excerpt from his Pictures of the Gone World, which was the first in a series of Pocket Poets books published by City Lights: âSarollaâs women in their picture hats stretched upon his canvas beaches beguiled the Spanish Impressionists And were they fraudulent pictures of the world the way the light played on them creating illusions of love? I cannot help but think that their reality was almost as real as my memory of today when the last sun hung on the hills and I heard the day falling like the gulls that fell almost to land While the last picnickers lay and loved in the blowing yellow broom resisted and resisting tearing themselves apart again again until the last hot hung climax which could at last no longer be resisted made them moan And nightâs trees stood up Lawrence Ferlinghettiâ. Joaquin Sorollo (1863-1923), called Sarolla in the poem, was a 19th and early-20th Century Spanish painter who worked in an Impressionist-like style. The typescript is in fine condition.
ANDREW ELLICOTT ANDREW ELLICOTT (1754-1820). Ellicott was an early American surveyor who surveyed and recorded many important boundaries, including that of Washington D.C. He was the teacher of Merriweather Lewis of Lewis and Clark fame. ALS. 1pg. May 16, 1805. Lancaster. An autograph letter signed âAndw. Ellicottâ sent to John Reed Jr. Esq. of Philadelphia: âSir Agreeably to the request of Samuel Meredith Esq. I have enclosed to you a check on the Bank of Philadelphia for 2930 dollars, and 93/100, being the amount of his lands conveyed to this commonwealth, which fall in the 17 towns, in the county of Luzerne. I am sir, with due respect your friend and hb. servt. Andw. Ellicottâ. The letter concerns lands owned by Samuel Meredith (1741-1817), who was a wealthy merchant and the second Treasurer of the United States. The letter is in very good condition with several folds.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945). Thirty-second President. Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy and was elected New York Governor in 1928. Signed sculpture. 12â x 9â. No date. No place. A framed bas-relief sculpture of the American flag signed âFranklin D Rooseveltâ in blue ink in the upper right corner. There is a sky background and the colors on the flag remain vibrant. In June 1942, President Roosevelt signed into law the flag code that governs the display and use of the flag of the United States by civilians. There is light wear to the sculpture and light chipping to the gold frame, and it is in fine condition. A terrific patriotic artifact.
EDMUND RANDOLPH EDMUND RANDOLPH (1753-1813). Randolph was a lawyer and an important figure in Revolutionary War-era Virginia. He served as the first Attorney General and then as Secretary of State. JOHN NICHOLSON (1747-1800). Nicholson was a Pennsylvania financier and frequent business partner of Robert Morris. He served as Pennsylvaniaâs Comptroller-General before being impeached for his involvement in a front organization that purchased land in the Erie Triangle, and he eventually died in debtorâs prison. ALS. 1pg. 4â x 6 Â½â. Wednesday afternoon [October 19, 1791]. N.p. An autograph letter signed âEdm. Randolphâ as Attorney General and addressed to John Nicholson Esq as Comptroller-General of Pennsylvania. âDear sir I will take care of the bank; so as to be prepared in time, and thank you for your friendly offer. My opinion was sent to the secretary rough and untranscribed. He therefore has the original. It was sent lest an answer might be necessary before the conclusion of September. I will see him and endeavour [sic] to get you a sight of it an notify you as soon as I get it. Yrs with esteem Edm. Randolphâ. The First Bank of the United States was chartered on February 25, 1791 after President Washington signed it into law. Washingtonâs Attorney General, Edmund Randolph, opposed the bank, believing it was unconstitutional (as did many other Southerners, such as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison). Hamilton, however, was a prime backer of the Bank and believed it was legal. The letter has light soiling, a repaired seal tear, a stamp âMadlenerâ in the lower corner and dark ink. There is docketing in Nicholsonâs distinctive writing. The letter is in very good condition.
WASHINGTON DC CANAL) (WASHINGTON CITY CANAL). The Washington City Canal was a public works project in early Washington D.C. that was meant to cultivate commerce and industry in the city. The canal connected the Eastern Branch (Anatostia River) to the Potomac River and Tiber Creek. The canal was began in 1810 and opened in 1815. Unfortunately, it was never a big success, and it was filled in 1871 after having fallen into disrepair. It passed through what is now the National Mall. Two tickets for the lottery established to fund the Washington City Canal. One ticket reads âThis Ticket will entitle the Possessor to such Prize as may be drawn to its Number, in Lottery No. 1, for cutting the Canal through the City of Washington to the Easter-Branch Harbourâ. The other ticket says the same thing, except that it entitled the possessor to only one quarter share. Both tickets are printed except for their numbers, which were written by hand. Both were signed âDanl Carroll of Dudânâ by Daniel Carroll of Duddington (1764-1849), a major landowner in Washington D.C. who owned the land that would become Capital Hill. He shouldnât be confused with Founding Father Daniel Carroll (1730-1796), though they were relatives. Lotteries were popular ways of funding public and private projects in early America. The lottery tickets are in very good condition, though one of them has minor foxing and a tiny hole.
WORLD WAR II NAVY ARCHIVE) (WORLD WAR II SOLDIER ARCHIVE). Archive. About 163 pieces. 1943-51. An archive of letters from Lloyd A. McAuley Jr. of Fairfield, Maine to his mother and other family members. McAuley was an officer in the United States Naval Reserve and briefly served overseas right after World War Two. The majority of the archive (about 86 letters) dates from late 1943 through early 1945, when McAuley was a student at Dartmouth Collegeâs Navy V-12 College Training Program. There are also five pieces (dated 1943) from McAuleyâs pre-Navy days as a student at the University of Maine, seven (all dated March 1945) from a Naval Reserve School at Princeton University, about 17 (first half of 1945) from Northwestern Universityâs Naval Reserve Midshipmanâs School, and 8 (July-October 1945) while at another training program in Miami. All of these letters are about typical college student stuff, such as classes, roommates, dates, dances, and movies. They also ask for family news and money. One of his letters from Miami mentions the celebrations when V-J Day was announced. After completing his training, McAuley was sent to San Francisco to await deployment. While there, he sent three letters to his mother, all dated November 1945 and on fancy hotel stationery. He was an Ensign, which means that he was an officer; itâs clear that he enjoyed all the perks of that position. Finally, he was sent to Eniwetok Atoll, a coral atoll in the Pacific, where arrived in December of 1945. He was soon put in charge of a large tugboat, the USS Allamakee. McAuley wrote 29 letters home from Eniwetok. In them, he talks about the day-to-day operations of the tugboat, including frequent repairs. It seems that the Allamakee broke down several times during McAuleyâs time aboard. He also talks about the âjobsâ the ship was sent on, including some that seem to have been related to Atomic Bomb testing. For example, he talks about tugging a âJap battleshipâ that was going to be part of the testing. He also mentions working with something called an Advanced Base Sectional Dock (ABSD), which he says was a great secret during the war. McAuley asks for family news in all of his letters. He frequently speculates about when heâll get out of the service and talks about wanting to become a dentist after leaving the Navy. Finally, on June 1, 1946, McAuley wrote to tell his mother that he was coming home for good. He had been abroad for about six or seven months. There are about eight other miscellaneous pieces of the archive. They include a letter to McAuleyâs mother from one of his military friends inquiring after his whereabouts, two (unopened) envelopes from Tufts College Dental School, and a few letters from the early 1950s addressed to McAuleyâs fiancÃ e Ruth Treco. One is from Mrs. McAuley and welcomes Ruth to the family. The archive is in very good condition overall. Everything is easily legible. Most of the letters are handwritten, though all the letters written after McAuley was sent to the USS Allamakee are typed. All are signed âLloyd Jr.â or âSkipâ. Most include their original mailing envelopes. The vast majority of the letters were addressed to McAuleyâs mother, Olive McAuley, though some others were addressed to his father Lloyd Sr. and his sisters, Jean and Anita.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEDICINE) GUY CARLETON, 1ST BARON DORCHESTER (1724-1808). Carleton was the British colonial governor of Quebec before and at the beginning of the American Revolution. He retired in 1778 but he was brought back to North America in 1782 to oversee the evacuation of New York by British troops and loyalists. AL. 2pgs. 7 Â¾â x 7 Â¾â. April 21, 1783. Boston. A handwritten, unsigned letter addressed to Sir Guy Carleton as Commander in Chief of All the Forces of His Britannic Majesty in North America. The anonymous author seeks reimbursement for a doctor named Thomas Bulfinch, who had his entire stock of medicines taken by the British for their use in Boston. Carleton was the in New York City: âSir, I had the honour to receive Excellencyâs very polite letter in consequence of my recommendation of Mr. Livingston to your notice; I fear your Excellency will think me trouble some in my frequent addresses to you, but I must beg your indulgence in suffering me to solicit your countenance to the application of Thomas Bulfinch Esqr. a physician of respectable character; the doctor was callâd upon by General Howe when the British Troops were in Boston for the whole of his medicines & drugs which were taken & used in their service, the several papers with the variety of circumstances attending this business the doctor has dedicated to Mr. Peter Morton Esqr. a gentleman of reputation in the profession of the law, who is accompanied by Mr. Charles Bulfinch son of the Docâr a young gentleman of an amiable character, whom I beg leave to introduce to your Excellencyâs notice & civilities & whom I pray the fav. with Mr. Mortonâs Lady may be permitted to pass into New York, & I shall feel myself exceedingly obligâd to your Excellency for your countenance & support to Mr. Morton & Mr. Bulfinch in the prosecution of this Business with possible that the Docâr may meet a Reimbursement and I shall be happy to have an oppoây to demonstrate my readiness on all occasions to convince you of my disposition to make similar returns, & with what truth I am, Sir, Your Excellencyâs Most Obedât humble Servât.â Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844), the doctorâs son mentioned in this letter, would go on to become an important architect, and he was the second Architect of the United States Capital. His son, Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867) is well-known as the author of Bulfinchâs Mythology. The letter is in fair condition with cross-outs, repaired folds and dark ink.
THOMAS MIFFLIN THOMAS MIFFLIN (1744-1800). Mifflin was President of the Continental Congress and George Washingtonâs aide-de-camp during the American Revolution. After the war, he became Pennsylvaniaâs first governor. WILLIAM BINGHAM (1752-1804). Bingham was an important and very wealthy businessman, as well as a U.S. Senator. He was one of the Bank of North Americaâs founders. He made most of his fortune, which he eventually lost, in land speculation. DS. 1pg. October 14, 1794. N.p. [Pennsylvania]. A partially-printed Pennsylvania land document signed âThos Mifflinâ as Governor of Pennsylvania. The vellum document concerns lands owned by William Bingham, who made his considerable fortune speculating on properties like this one. âTo all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting: Know ye, That in consideration of the monies paid by Charles Milling into the Receiver-Generalâs office of this Commonwealth at the granting of the Warrant herein after mentioned and of the sum of five pounds three shillings and nine pence lawful money now paid by William Bingham Esquire into said office there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto the said William Bingham Esquire a certain tract of land called âGood Hopeâ situate on the waters of Sugar Creek in the late purchase district No1. Beginning at a Sugar tree thence by land of Charles Willing north six hundred and Forty perches to a Beech west Two hundred and ninety perches to a Beech South six hundred and forty perches to a hemlock and thence by land of Miers Fisher Esquire East two hundred and ninety perches to the beginning containing One-thousand and ninety four acres and allowance of six per cent for Roads &c. Which said tract was surveyed in pursuance of a warrant No. 1116 dated April 19 1792 granted to said Charles Willing who by deed dated July 23 1793 Conveyed the same to the said William Bingham Esquire with the appurtenance. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land, with the appurtenances, unto the said William Bingham and his Heirs to the use of him the said William Bingham his Heirs and Assigns forever, free and clear of all restrictions and reservations as to Mines, Royalties, Quit-rents or otherwise, excepting and reserving only the fifth part of all Gold and Silver Ore for the use of this commonwealth to be delivered at the pittâs mouth clear of all charges. In Witness whereof Thomas Mifflin Governor of the said commonwealth hath hereto set his Hand, and caused the State Seal to be hereunto affixed the Fourteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four and of the commonwealth the Nineteenth Attest James Trimble Deputy Secyâ. It is signed âThos Mifflinâ in the upper part of the left-hand margin. There is a large paper Pennsylvania state seal just above Mifflinâs signature. The document is in very good condition.
KENTUCKY) CHRISTOPHER GREENUP (c. 1750-1818). Greenup was an early Governor of Kentucky as well as one of the stateâs first Congressmen. DS. 1pg. 12 Â½â x 15â. February 29, 1808. Frankfort, Kentucky. A document signed âChrist. Greenupâ as Governor of Kentucky. The document, which is partially printed but mostly filled out in another hand, describes lands owned by a Frederick Harris. The document is signed âChrist. Greenup as Governor and also by âWilliam C Greenupâ as Secretary; this may have been Christopher Greenupâs son. A Kentucky paper seal can be found on the bottom left-hand corner. This is a fairly early document for Kentucky, which only became a state in 1792. Also, many Kentucky documents of this era are fully handwritten since there were few printing presses in the area. The document is in good condition with wear to the edges and deep folds that have holes in some places.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON SAMUEL HUNTINGTON (1731-1796). Huntington was a Declaration of Independence Signer from Connecticut, and he also signed the Articles of Confederation. He also served as Governor of Connecticut. ABRAHAM DAVENPORT (1715-1789). Davenport was a Revolution-era Connecticut politician and militia colonel. ELIPHALET DYER (1721-1807). Dyer was a Connecticut lawyer and a delegate to the Continental Congress. MATTHEW GRISWOLD (1714-1799). Griswold was a Revolution-era Connecticut politician and the Governor of Connecticut in the 1780s. WILLIAM PITKIN (1694-1769). Pitkin was a Colonial Governor of Connecticut Colony. DS. 1pg. February 3, 1779. Connecticut. A handwritten document signed by several important Revolution-era Connecticut politicians, âMatthw Griswoldâ, âElipht Dyerâ, âWm Pitkinâ, âSam Huntingtonâ, and âAbrm Davenportâ. It was also signed âWm Pitkin for M Sheldonâ on behalf of an Elisha Sheldon, who may have been a Colonel in the Continental Army, and âGeo. Pitkin, Clerkâ, likely by William Pitkinâs son. Written in the midst of the Revolutionary War, the document records payments on a debenture: âSuperior Court Debenture on the Council in August, September & Octâr 1778, viz. The Honâble Matthew Griswold Esq. 60 days Â£324:0:0 Matthw Griswold Eliphalet Dyer Esq. 30 days Â£162:0.0. reâd Â£25:10.0 recd the Balance April 15 1779 Elipht Dyer Wm Pitkin Esq. 60 days Â£306:0:0 Wm Pitkin Samâl Huntington Esq. 53 days Â£270 6:0 Sam Huntington Elisha Sheldon Esq. Assistant 4 days Â£20:8:0 Wm Pitkin for M Sheldon Abraham Davenport Esq. Assisât: 3 days Â£15:6:0 Abrm Davenport Â£1098:8:0 Cr as paid pr order 181:10:0 Â£916:10:0 To John Lawrence Esq Treasurer of the State of Connecticutt [sic] Sir please to pay to The Judges of the Supâr Court and Assistants the Balance due on the foregoing Debenture being the sum of Nine Hundred & Sixteen Pounds Ten Shillings & Charge the State in Account therefor. February 3rd, 1779. Per the order of Court Geo. Pitkin, Clerkâ. Docket: âSupâr Court Debenture. Fall Circuit 1778. Â£916:10:0. Charged 4 Febâry 1779. No. 2 No. 241â. The document is in good condition with some light foxing and small tears in the deep folds.
SAMUEL FRANKLIN (EARLY MONEY COUNTERFEITING). ALS. 1pg. 8â x 5 Â½â. May 16, 1793. New York. An autograph letter signed âSamuel Franklinâ. It is addressed to Gilbert Livingston, probably the New York politician of that name (1742-1806) and mentions counterfeit money. âI have recd. thy favour of 3d Inst. which came to hand some Days after Capt. Van Kleck paid the five Hundred & Fifty pounds from P Morse in part of R Pattrickâs bond, which sum was Indorst [sic] & a separate receipt given for the same. The money was agreeable except one Dollar proved to be a counterfeit, but the Gold over run in weight so as to make it good I am pleased to find there is a prospect of Receiving the balance on the Bong at or before the time promised by P. Morse. I am much obliged for thy attention to this business I am with Esteem thy friend Samuel Franklinâ. The letter is in very good condition with some wear and discoloration.
GUY CARLETON GUY CARLETON, 1ST BARON DORCHESTER (1724-1808). Carleton was the British colonial governor of Quebec before and at the beginning of the American Revolution. LS. 1pg. September 29, 1769. Quebec. A letter signed âGuy Carletonâ and written in another hand. Carleton orders supplies for light infantry companies. Addressed âTo the Respective Officers of His Majestyâs Ordnance Quebecâ: âYou are hereby ordered and Directed to issue from out of His Majestyâs Ordnance House in this Garrison to Lt. Potts 2d Master Three barrels of powder, Three Rheams of paper, and Three hundred Flints for service of the Light Infantry Companies in this Garrison for which this shall be your justification & authority. Guy Carletonâ. The letter is in very good condition with a dark autograph and light foxing and other small faults.
SOUTH SEA BUBBLE) (THE SOUTH SEA COMPANY). The South Sea Company was a British venture established in 1711 to trade with South American colonies. Its publicly-traded stock became the subject of a massive bubble in 1720. Shares traded for Â£1050 British Pounds in June of that year, up from a mere Â£128 in January, but then fell back to the Â£100 range by the end of the year. Companies and private individuals alike were financially devastated when the bubble burst, and many of the companyâs key figures were eventually prosecuted for various sorts of corruption. ADS. 1pg. 6â x 7 Â½â. July 28, 1722. N.p. An autograph document signed âTho. Macroâ and written in the same hand. Mr. Macro transfers his dividend payment from South Sea Company stock to John Creichton of London: âSr please to pay my Dividend of mid Summer cost for all my stock in the South Sea Company to Dr. John Creichton being 633:6:8 and this shall be yr dischange from yr unknown humble sert Tho. Macroâ. Macro received this dividend about two years after the South Sea Company reached its highest price and over one year after the bubble had fully collapsed. The document is in very good condition with a few small holes and a small piece removed from the bottom edge of the paper. The address leaf is on the verso. A memory of one of the financial marketâs great stock bubbles.
OLIVER ELLSWORTH OLIVER ELLSWORTH (1745-1807). Ellsworth was a Continental Congressman, served as a Senator from 1789 to 1796, and is believed to have coined the term âUnited States.â He drafted legislation that created the Federal court system and served as the second Chief Justice. DS. 1pg. 8 Â½â x 6 Â½â. June 19, 1776. Hartford. A document signed âO Ellsworthâ. Ellsworth orders a man to be paid for his gun that was taken to Canada. It was probably used in the Continental Armyâs 1775 Invasion of Quebec, which ended in American defeat: âSir Pay W. Titus Dulton forty shilling for his Gun carried out in the colonys service & detainâd in Canada â¦.â Documents referencing the Invasion of Quebec are rare. The document is signed and docketed on the verso by Dalton. It is in fine condition.
H.L. MENCKEN HENRY LOUIS âH.L.â MENCKEN (1880-1956). Mencken was an American writer, journalist, and scholar who is sometimes called âThe Sage of Baltimoreâ. TLS. 1pg. 8 Â½â x 5 Â½â. June 13 [no year]. Baltimore. A typed letter signed âH.L. Menckenâ. Mencken turns away poetry submitted to one of the Baltimore newspapers he worked for throughout his career â" The Baltimore Sun or one of its offshoots. âDear Mr. Carmer:- I am sorry indeed, but at the moment I canât take any verse. I am using very little, and there is a great deal in type. Have you any ideas for prose articles? If so, Iâll be delighted to hear them. My best thanks for the chance to see this very interesting stuff. Sincerely yours, H.L. Menckenâ. The letter, on Menckenâs personal letterhead, is in good condition, though a bit wrinkled.
DAKOTA TERRITORY) THOMAS FRANK MARSHALL (1854-1921). Marshall was a Congressman from North Dakota in the first decades of its statehood. ALS. 1pg. 8â x 10â. February 21, 1885. Yankton, Dakota. An autograph letter signed âThomas F Marshallâ. Marshall recommends a former employee. âTo whom it may concern: This is to certify that Mr. W. C. Smith was in my employ during the entire summer of 1884 and that he performed his duties to my entire satisfaction, He is a faithful and industrious young man and deserving ofâ¦Thomas F Marshall U.S. Deputy Surveyorâ. Marshall wrote on letterhead of âE. J. Porter & Co., Grocersâ, which Marshall owned with Porter. Dakota was a territory of the United States from 1861 until it officially became the states of North and South Dakota in 1889. This letter is in very good condition.
ROBERT MORRIS ROBERT MORRIS (1734-1806). Founding Father and financial backer of the American Revolutionary War. DS. 1pg. August 19, 1795. Philadelphia. A large, partially-printed vellum document signed âRob Morrisâ and âMary Morrisâ. The document is a land deed in which Robert and Mary Morris sold land to prominent Philadelphia merchant Mordecai Lewis. It reads, in part: ââ¦Mortgage. The Honâble Robert Morris Esqâr to Mordecai Lewis, Esqâr. The document concerns the sale of a tract of land known as âNeshamany Ferryâ in Bonsalem Township in the county of Bucks, Pa. consisting of four tracts, for the sum of sixteen thousand two hundred poundsâ¦.â The document is in good condition overall, though another signature was removed.

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