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Autographs
HENRY WILSON, VP, USA.
Vice President under Grant. Bold signature on a card & accompanied
by a steel engraving.
KARL MENINGER, M.D. A
typed signed letter by internationally respected psychiatrist, whose Kansas
mental health program served as a model for the country.
LAFAYETTE S.
FOSTER, Senator,
Conn. One additional vote for impeachment of Pres. Andrew Johnson would
have made Foster President of the United States. His bold signature
on a check is an ideal size for combining with an image of this very competent
politician who often was a spokesman of President Lincoln's views. He served
on the committees on Indian Affairs & worked closely with Kit Carson.
He was descended on his mother's side from Miles Standish.
Ross
Winans (1796-1877). Inventor, railroad & marine engineer.
Signed check. In 1828 he accompanied Geo. Whistler, Jona. Knight & Wm McNeill
to England to examine their RR system for the B&O. On his
return he assisted Peter Cooper in the construction of the Tom Thumb locomotive.
Winans designed the first 8-wheel car ever built for passenger service
& is said to have been the first engineer to have mounted a car on
two 4-wheel trucks. In 1848 he invented the powerful "camelback" locomotive
for use on steep grades. Sympathetic to the Confederacy as a member
of the Md. legislature, he favored secession. He invented the Winan steam
gun and a cannon mounted on a 4-wheel steam-propelled carriage protected
by a bullet-proof cone. It fired 24 one pound balls at 500 per minute.
The firs of these guns was on its way to Harper's Ferry when it was seized
by the Federals who thought it would not work. During the Civil War General
Butler imprisoned Winans, but President Lincoln for "political" reasons
had him releases. The angry general protested & claimed that Winan's
15 millions dollars "greased" his release. He was also interested in marine
transportation & developed the "cigar steamer" whose legacy is the
hull shape used in our modern ocean liners.
Charles
Sumner (1811-1874), U.S.Senator, MA. Accused my many
Southerners & some Northerners for setting the stage for the Civil
War because his vicious attacks & strong anti-slavery speeches on the
Senate floor.
Paul
Dudley White, M.D. World famous heart specialist
gives his autograph to participating biker at the Mass. Heart Ass'n. fundraiser
in lovely Rockport, Ma. Dr. White convinced many towns to develop
bike paths as a method of encouraging this activity in a safer setting.
The newspaper article reporting the Rockport event & a recent stamp
honoring this great clinician accompanies the signed envelope.
Edith
K. Roosevelt. Teddy's
First Lady takes advantage of her free franking privilege to write
to her daughter-in-law, Mrs. T.R., Jr. at Woodside Farm in Oyster Bay,
from a hospital in Glen Cove, NY. A fine opportunity to procure
the autograph of the wife of one of our greatest presidents.
Charles
Storrow (1809-1904). Construction engineer of the Boston-Lowell
RR, who laid out & built the industrial town of Lawrence, MA. Harvard graduate,
Class of 1829. As Treasurer of the Essex Co., he signs & executes
this attractive document, measuring 6 1/4 x 4 3/4" is
perfect for the small frame.
Ronald Reagan,
(our 40th President) autographed postal cover. This unique creation was
sent to Governor Reagan for his autograph in 1974. For the Reagan
aficionado seeking an unusual collectible. A fine opportunity.
Ronald Reagan,
TLS as Governor in 1966. A magnificent
letter, 1 page quarto, executed on the Governor's official CA state seal
watermarked stationery. In full: ROSS WINANS & JOHN GRIFFITH MCCULLOUGH. A rare
opportunity to procure
the signatures of two men who played important roles in the development of
the railroad. industry in the 19th century. Ross Winans of B&O fame
(jailed as a Confederate weapons maker during Civil War & released by
Lincoln) & John Griffith McCullough, who with his father-in-law was
associated with the Panama RR.& the successful reorganization of the Erie
RR. McCullough served in the California Legist. &.was atty-general. Later he
served in the Vermont Legist..& served as Governor of VT 1902-04. An
exciting pair to research. This very fine partly printed check for $64.50 drawn
against Winans (Alex.Brown) account to McCullough in 1872. It is endorsed
boldly by McCullough on verso.
Gerald R. Ford,
signed Lion's Club postal cover, 1974. A
superb signature on a crisp illustrated envelope. A fine photo accompanies
the autographed cover.
Bing Crosby, autographed family photo used for a Christmas card. For
the "Groaner" collector, a very scarce signed image ready for
framing.
Harold Wilson, Prime Minister of England autographed postal cover, 1973.
A magnificently envelope boldly signed on a cover with a cachet of the 22nd
Lions International Multiple District 105 Convention. Neat BW photo accompanies
Bob Hope, signed postal cover (1971 Humanitarian Award
presented by Lions International). A bold autograph on a very
collectible philatelic cover. One of America's most loved performer & a most
generous human being.
Jacqueline Kennedy, (printed) Free Franked cover (following JFK assassination) & letter edged in black.Back-flap printed Mrs. John
F. Kennedy. A dramatic secretarial form note sent to a Pennsylvania
lady. In full:
James G. Fair, U.S. Senator, Nevada 1881-1887
King William IV of England. A postmarked Free Franked address panel. 1798.
Signed as Duke of Clarence, 1827. Franked by William Henry, Duke of
Clarence, 3rd son of George III. He served 10 years in the Royal Navy then
succeeded to the throne as William IV on the death of his brother, George.
Letter from Bushey Oct. 19. 98. to Bury St. Edmunds. Postmarks Isleworth on
curved and frank marked "FREE" in 3 circles. From a century old
collection of fine cover fronts which had been exhibited. Some archival repairs
on verso, none affecting signature. HELEN
HAYES (1900-1993). The First Lady Of The American Theatre. Magnificent, bold autograph from a signed blank book page. Ideal for
framing with one of her many images.
Theodore Francis Green, Governor of Rhode Island, signature on RI
Tercentenary First Day cover. May 4, 1936 . TFG was the longest
serving U.S. Senator when he retired in 1961. A rare opportunity to obtain
the autograph of this sitting Governor on a cover issued for this
important RI celebration..
ANDREW JACKSON DONELSON, signs Indiana Land Grant
for ANDREW JACKSON IN 1835. When Andrew Jackson was elected president he appointed Mr. Donelson his private secretary, Mrs. Donelson doing the honors of the White House. In 1836 she died, and in 1841 he married Mrs. E. A. Randolph, daughter of James G. Martin. From this union he had eight children- Daniel S., who was a prominent Confederate and was murdered in Memphis in 1864. In 1844 Mr. Donelson was appointed charge d'affaires to the republic of
Texas, and secured its annexation to the United States. He was afterwards
appointed Minister to Prussia. At the same time he represented his country at
the court of Germany. He was afterwards transferred entirely to Germany, in
which position he continued until the German mission was abolished. He was a
delegate to the Southern Convention at Nashville in 1850. In April, 1851, he
became the editor of the Washington Union. In 1856 he was nominated for Vice
President on the ticket with Fillmore. He died at his home is Memphis, June 26,
1871. (Executed on vellum). CHARLES SUMNER. ALS, re: his memoirs and mentions of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,
ailing friend Jean L.R. Agassiz., Taney, Gov. Stevenson ,& Chase. a 2 page
letter. In full: Senate Chambers 11th Dec. ’73, Dear Owen, I hear
nothing of the proposed edition of (1) Prophetic Voices, (2) Portraits in
Engravings The latter has to be printed for the benefit of the print-seller.
H.W.L. is against the “two lobes”. How snail-like the proofs move! Cannot
something be done to quicken the pace. And Vol. IX still lingers. This contains
the reason why there should be no bust of Taney. Meanwhile Gov. Stevenson of Ky.
Has introduced a joint resolution for busts of Taney & Chase. I wish that Vol.
Were here to be read & to be used in debate. Can this be hastened? I am saddened
by the news of Agassiz. But I trust he will rally. He must. Goodbye! Ever Yours,
Charles Sumner.
HUTCHINSON.
FOSTER ADS, one page, quarto, August 19, 1774, Boston. Partially
printed, this is an attractive colonial legal paper headed Province of the
Massachusetts Bay in Gothic letters. It records the will of one Timothy Hamant,
yeoman of Medfield. Signed by F. Hutchinson &. Jonathan Cotton. Some soiling,
splits and uneven edges, else VG...Plus.
TOMPKINS, DANIEL D.
(1774-1825) Vice-President of the U.S.under Monroe and Governor or New York
during the War of 1812. He placed a large militia in the field and did more than
the Federal government for the success of the operations on the Canadian border,
pledging his own money and official credit when banks refused to lend. He
advanced the means to maintain West Point & continued recruiting service in
Connecticut where workmen manufactured Springfield rifles. As governor of NY he
refused cabinet post of Secy of State & was nominated for the Vice- Presidency
which he won. As governor he asked the legislature that a day be fixed for the
abolition of slavery within the bounds of the state, and the assembly acting on
his suggestion, decreed tat all slaves should be free on and after 4 July 1827.
GILMAN, JOHN TAYLOR,
(1753-1828) Governor NH, He joined Revolutionary War volunteers (April 19) &
marched to Cambridge the day after Battle of Lexington. In 1776, Gilman was
named to a committee charged with resolving claims against a colony. In 1780, he
was commissioner at meetings of all NE states where mutual defense was
discussed. He served as a State Senator and as a member of the states’ Committee
of Safety. A delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Phila in 1783.Gilman
served first as Governor, 1794-1805. Winning 10 successive one-year terms as a
Federalist. He supported the War of 1812 and the rebuilding of coastal harbors..
As Governor his clear bold signature appears twice, first as a Commission for
Samuel Chase as Paymaster for the Regiment of Militia for the State of New
Hampshire in 1795.& again in 1801when Chase resigns, creating a very scarce
document.. His contributions to America spans both the Revolutionary War & the
War of 1812. This clean, partially printed & manuscript completed document would
make a fine addition for the serious archivist who would enjoy researching
Patriot Taylor’s life.
GORE, CHRISTOPHER,(1758-1827) Governor & Senator of Massachusetts.
Graduated Harvard 1776, practiced law in Boston. Member State House
Representatives: U.S. Attorney, commissioner to England; Charge d’Affairs at
London, Governor of Mass. 1809; Senator 1813; overseer of Harvard 1810-1815.
GILMAN, JOHN
TAYLOR, (1753-1828) Governor NH, He joined Revolutionary War volunteers
(April 19) & marched to Cambridge the day after Battle of Lexington. In 1776,
Gilman was named to a committee charged with resolving claims against a colony.
In 1780, he was commissioner at meetings of all NE states where mutual defense
was discussed. He served as a State Senator and as a member of the NH Committee
of Safety. Sent as delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Phila in 1783.
Gilman served first as Governor, 1794-1805. Winning 10 successive one- year
terms as a Federalist. He supported the War of 1812 and the rebuilding of
coastal harbors.. As Governor his clear bold signature appears on this clean
Commission for Benjamin Kimball as Cornet of the 11th Regiment of
Militia for the State of New Hampshire in 1813.His contributions to America
spans both the Revolutionary War & the War of 1812. This clean, partially
printed & manuscript completed document would make a fine addition for the
serious archivist who would enjoy researching Patriot Taylor’s life.
DEARBORN,
HENRY A. S. The son of the famed revolutionary Henry Dearborn,
was brigadier general of militia commanding Boston Harbor. Appointed to
collector of the port of Boston when his father Henry Dearborn assumed command
of the Northern Army in 1812, Dearborn became a general in 1812. The same year
as Madison became president he retained that position until 1829.
CUSHING, GENERAL JOSEPH.
(1732-1791) Signs boldly as Probate Judge. ADS, 3 pp., quarto, November 3, 1788,
Plymouth County. A partially printed notice of a will's recording accompanies a
manuscript copy of the will itself. The author, Priscilla Hiller, writes in
part: '...my body I dismiss to be decently buried in the Ground at the
Direction of my Executor...I give all my Lands or Real Estate with every
privilege to my three grandsons...(who) were sons to my Son Isaac Hiller
deceased, they paying out in Like proportion Such Legacies as I shall herein
after order. To wit - to my Son Nathan Hiller Sixty Dollars - to my Son Price
Hiller Twenty Dollars - to my Grandson Benjamin Hiller Son to my Son Benjamin
Hiller one dollar, to my daughters as follows to wit - Hannah Brownson Twenty
Dollars - Martha Handey Twenty Dollars - Mary Griffin Twenty Dollars - Thankful
Dollars and my necklace and gold locket...'”
JOSEPHEUS DANIELS.
(1862-1948) served as
Secretary of the U.S. Navy from 1912-20. JOHN RUSSELL BARTLETT. (1805-1886) Bibliographer, author. A New York
bookseller, (1836-50,) and active in NY Historical Society; served as U.S.
Commissioner to run boundary line between Texas and Mexico, (1850-53); secretary
of state of Rhode Island, (1855-72). Was associated with John Carter Brown in
building his American Library at Providence, (1856-86.) Author of Dictionary
of Americanisms (1848); Personal Narrative of Explorations…with United
States & Mexican Border Commission (1854). Edited Records of the
Colony of Rhode Island: 1636-1792 and the John Carter Brown
Catalogue (1865-82) a pioneer descriptive bibliography WILLIAM EUSTIS (1753-1825), Graduated Harvard College 1772.
Studied medicine and served in the Revolutionary Army as surgeon. Was a surgeon
in the expedition sent to suppress Shays’ Rebellion in 1786 and 1787.Elected as
a Republican to the Seventh and Eighth Congresses (1801- 1805). One of the
managers appointed by the House of Representatives in 1804 to conduct the
impeachment proceedings against John Pickering. Appointed Secretary of War in
the Cabinet of President Madison and served from 1807 to 1812. Appointed Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Netherlands and served from
served from 1814-8. Chairman, Committee on Military Affairs (Seventeenth
Congress); did not seek renomination but was elected Governor of Massachusetts
and served from 1823, until his death in Boston, Mass
BROOKS, JOHN. 1752-1825.MASS. Rev.War MINUTE MAN, Mass.
Governor.. A physician (apprenticed to Dr. Simon Tufts) he practiced
in Reading, Mass
STEPHEN HOPKINS AND WILLIAM GREENE A unique &
official manuscript document describing a vote (appropriation) by the (RI) House
THOMAS MIFLIN
(1744-1800) DS. 1pp. 20” x 11 ½ . Signer of the Constitution, Revolutionary War
general & Aide-de-camp to George Washington. This 1794 document signed “Tho
Miflin” as Pennsylvania governor is a large, partly printed land indenture for “
Lebanon” with lively state seal cut and elaborate heading on vellum. Intact
seals front & back. Land bought by James Wilson, a Signer of the Declaration of
Independence from Pennsylvania & a notorious land speculator. Folded Very Fine.
Would create an impressive framed collectible and make an exceptionally fine
gift or donation. WILLIAMS, WILLIAM Jr. Court document in full: |
