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available on documents such as government appointments, military commissions,
land grants, ship's papers, checks and personal letters. Many collectors try to
obtain a complete set of Presidents. Listed below is a small sample of the
Presidential material we have available. Letters and documents from every
President of the United States are available.
ADAMS, JOHN  |
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| Second President. A signature, “John Adams, July 23, 1771” has been matted with a portrait of our second President. Adams was the only one term President from our first five presidents and his autographed material is difficult to come by. |
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| One page document granting 60 acres of land in Indiana signed by Adams as President, May 5, 1826. An attractive document headed “The United States of America” in bold type at the top and signed with a dark signature of Adams at the bottom. An embossed presidential seal is at lower left. Very nice condition. Nice John Quincy Adams signature. |
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| Became President after the assassination of Garfield in 1881. Former Union General during the Civil War. His bold signature “Chester A. Arthur” has been matted with a portrait of our 21st President. A nice Chester Arthur autograph.
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| One page document signed by Buchanan, March 10, 1845. On this document, Buchanan informs Samuel Kneap, U.S. Consul at Cartagena, that the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed me Secretary of State of the United States…”. An attractive and seldom seen document. A nice James Buchanan autograph. |
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| Fifteenth President of the U.S. Whose hands off attitude towards states’ rights directly contributed to the start of the Civil War. His signature has been matted with a portrait of Buchanan |
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| A nice dark signature of the President who preceded Abraham Lincoln in the White House. His signature has been matted with a portrait of the President.
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead to a good friend from Texas, June 24, 1997. “…I really enjoyed looking through your new publication. Very nicely done. Will have to put off getting together until possibly next year….Barbara and I don’t get back to Houston until mid-October, just in time for final preparations for the Library dedication. We have a pretty full schedule immediately following the dedication….Touch base with me again in late November….Here’s a little souvenir for your collection. It comes with my thanks and best wishes…” Nice one page letter written from Kennebunkport.
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead, January 14, 2000. “That you’re going to N.H. for George W really touches out hearts – mine and Barbara’s. You are a true loyal friend – and that’s what counts with us these days. I’m glad you like “All the Best”(His book). Here’s a bookplate for your copy. Warm Regards, George B”. Hand typed to a close friend from Texas by Bush on his own computer. . With original stamped post marked envelope. |
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| One page autograph letter signed by Bush on his personally imprinted correspondence card from Houston, Texas, March 29, 1979. “Here it all is. Thanks for your letter. The Mid East is not at peace though I hope the recent steps help. Sincerely, G.B.” This letter is written just several months after the historic Camp David Peace Accord between Egypt and Israel. Bush had been U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations earlier in his career and directed the C.I.A. from 1976-77. In 1977 Bush began organizing a Presidential campaign and several weeks after this letter, announced his candidacy for the 1980 Republican nomination. Handwritten material of Bush with interesting content is scarce.. 5x7in.
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| A signed copy of his book, “All the Best”. In mint condition with dust jacket 640 pp. An attractive George Bush autograph.
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| A 5x7 color photo of Bush standing in front the American and Texas flags. Inscribed and signed by Bush in silver ink. |
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| A signed copy of his memoirs “Keeping Faith, Memoirs of a President”. This is leather bound collector’s edition with a gold stamped hubbed spine and a gold embossed star design on the front and back covers. All pages are gilt edged. A beautifully bound presidential autobiography in mint condition. An attractive Jimmy Carter signature. |
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| One page typed letter signed March 22, 1996 thanking someone"...for sending me an autographed photo of Chuck Yeager along with your recent letter. I am delighted to have it and appreciate your thoughtfulness in remembering me..." Signed in full by Carter. |
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| A bold signature of our 22nd and 24th President on an official “Executive Mansion, Washington” card. Executive Mansion and White House cards have risen notably in popularity and value in recent years. |
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| A dark signature, "Grover Cleveland," has been matted with a portrait of our 22nd and 24th President.
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| A signed First Edition of his book “Between Hope and History”. Boldly signed as President on the title page. Excellent condition with dust jacket. An attractive Bill clinton autograph.
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| A signed first edition of his autobiography, “My Life”. In excellent condition with original just jacket. |
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| A signed copy of his book, “My Life” in mint condition with original dust jacket. |
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| An 8 x 10, B & W Photo of Clinton, probably as Governor, has been signed in the upper left background of the photo. A nice, bust photo in suit and tie. |
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| A bold signature of Clinton has been matted with a portrait of Clinton.
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| 30th President, Succeeded to the Presidency upon the death of Harding. One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead to the Chairman of the American National Red Cross, Judge John Payne. “Pursuant to authority vested in me by an Act Of Congress, entitled ‘an Act to Incorporate the American National Red Cross’, approved January 5, 1905, I hereby appoint you Chairman of the Central Committee, to serve for one year from December 7, 1924. Very Truly Yours, Calvin Coolidge”. A superb letter founding the American Red Cross. Payne helped established the Red Cross as a leading organization dedicated to international relief operations.
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead to Ogden Hammond, the American Ambassador to Spain, April 24th, 1926. “My dear Mr. Ambassador: I have received your letter of April tenth and have been greatly interested in reading of your trip with the King and of your impressions as to conditions in Spain. Thank you for telling me of them. Very truly yours, Calvin Coolidge.” Coolidge is referring to Hammond’s trip with King Alfonso XIII, who was king of Spain from his birth in 1886 through 1931. |
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| One page typed letter signed as President on official White House letterhead, January 19th, 1925. “Please accept my thanks for your letter of January 17th regarding Mr. Ogden Hammond. I am very glad to have your opinion of his qualifications for a diplomatic post. I have, myself, a very high regard for him. You may be sure it will be a pleasure to see you when you come to Washington. Thanks also for your gracious offer to give up your pew in the Church should we come to New York. We have no present plans to do so. Very truly yours, Calvin Coolidge.” Soon after the recommendation cited here, Coolidge appointed Hammond to the position of Ambassador to Spain. |
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| One page typed letter signed by Coolidge as President on White House Letterhead, November 20, 1924. “Thank you for your letter from yourself, and your associates, which I have had much pleasure in receiving. As a matter of fact, this whole affair was of no real consequence other than to display the desperate condition and utter unscrupulousness of certain people. Very Truly Yours, Calvin Coolidge”. Written to P.C. Calhoun of the United Patriotic Societies in Bridgeport, Connecticut. An interesting letter worthy of further research.
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| An official card imprinted, “The White House, Washington” has been signed by Coolidge. |
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| An official “White House, Washington” card signed by Coolidge. In excellent condition with portrait of Coolidge.
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| EISENHOWER, DWIGHT |
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| 7. EISENHOWER, DWIGHT One page typed letter signed by Eisenhower to Lewis Strauss, June 27, 1959 on White House letterhead with gold embossed DDE initials at the top. “Because of the rejection of your nomination by the United States Senate, you have expressed to me a fixed conclusion that it would be in the interest of efficiency in the current operations of the Department of Commerce for you to resign as Secretary, which posts you have help since last November under a recess appointment. Your reason for making this decision… is in keeping with your unfailing practice of placing the public interest above your own. I have frequently expressed my conviction that the charges leveled against you were totally unjustified. These could have destroyed a less sturdy individual. But I know that in your heart you cannot fail to take with you, as you leave office, a profound satisfaction in the extraordinary services you have rendered to the country and which, over the years, have been acclaimed by eminent leaders in American life. Certainly you will clearly have the admiration, respect and affection of your close associates in government. To them you have typified patriotism, diligence and wisdom, as you have borne the responsibilities devolving upon you in the several posts of trust that you have occupied. Personally and officially I feel keenly the loss that your resignation imposes upon me, and I assure you that I accept it…not only with personal sadness but with the belief that the citizens of the nation will share this feeling with me. I also assure you that there is no one whose character, qualifications and selflessness I respect more highly. With warm personal regard, Sincerely, Dwight D. Eisenhower”. In the first dozen years of the atomic age, few men played a more pivotal role in shaping U.S. Nuclear policy than the former banker Lewis Strauss (1896 – 1974). An ardent champion of the hydrogen bomb, he was also a strong believer in the importance of maintaining a large nuclear stockpile. He chaired the Atomic Energy Commission from 1953-58, and later during the McCarthy era hearings used his influence to help strip Robert Oppenheimer of his security clearance. Over the years, Strauss’ arrogance, his role in the Oppenheimer matter, and his insistence that he was always right made him unpopular on Capitol Hill. In 1959, after two months of exhausting hearings, the Senate rejected his nomination to be Eisenhower’s Secretary of Commerce. The ordeal was publicly humiliating for Strauss, especially after he was caught lying under oath. A magnificent letter of Eisenhower dealing with a difficult personal and political situation with a close cabinet member. This letter is also on a very attractive and seldom seen White House letterhead in which the “White House” and Ike’s initials “DDE” are in raised gold letters at the top of the page. |
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| One page typed letter signed Nov. 26, 1947 on United States Army Chief of Staff letterhead to Senator Arthur Capper. “Many thanks for forwarding Mr. Benjamin E. Neal’s poem, “Thy Face Was in the Shining Sun”… I am informed that Major General Maxwell D. Taylor presented the Medal of Freedom to Miss Marlene Dietrich… during a ceremony held at the United States Military Academy. For this reason and believing you would want to forward the poem to Miss Dietrich, I am returning the copy Mr. Neal inscribed for her…”. Comes with the letter from Senator Capper to Marlene Dietrich sending her the above mentioned poem. With a nice Eisenhower signature. |
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| An inscribed and signed copy of his book, “Crusade in Europe” 1948. An excellent book detailing Eisenhower’s personal experiences in World War II. In fine condition with original dust jacket.
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| 23. EISENHOWER, DWIGHT One page typed letter signed by Eisenhower as President on White House Letterhead, September 3, 1954. “I have heard through a friend of your daughter’s that you are ill at the United States Soldiers Home Hospital in Washington. I hope you are comfortable there. This note brings you my very best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery…” Written to Philip Martin, Sr., perhaps an old World War II buddy of Eisenhower. This letter has a bold dark autograph of Eisenhower and is accompanied by the original postmarked White House envelope.
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| One page typed letter signed on Eisenhower’s 5-star imprinted letterhead, May 28, 1952. Eisenhower writes from “Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, to Lawrence Spivak, moderator of the “Meet the Press” television show. “Many thanks for your recent note. Although I will be in Washington on the evening of June 2, a previous commitment prevents acceptance of your kind invitation. I know that I shall miss an entertaining and stimulating evening, but a cancellation of this engagement already on my calendar is simply impossible…” A full Dwight Eisenhower signature concludes the letter. |
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead, November 16, 1956. “Your support and encouragement as a member of the Committee of the Arts and Sciences for Eisenhower has been a source of great satisfaction to me during these past weeks. The confidence that you have thus expressed in the Administration’s program will be very much in the minds of my associates and myself as we continue to develop and pursue the broad policies of which you have approved. With the active and continuing interest of citizens like yourself, our government can continue to move forward in attaining and preserving freedom and opportunity, justice and peace for all peoples…” |
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| One page typed letter signed Jan. 18, 1951 on his gold embossed five star, “DDE” letterhead. “It is very pleasant to receive greetings from a member of the American legion in Oslo. I regret that we did not have an opportunity to meet, but I did appreciate your hearty welcome….” |
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| A full signature of Eisenhower has been matted with a portrait. |
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| One page letter written and signed by Fillmore, October 9, 1853 to D.P.W. McMullen, Esq. from Buffalo, N.Y. “I have your favor of the 7th for which I am very much obliged. I read the printed letter inclosed with a great deal of interest and satisfaction as it exhibited a knowledge of political affairs, and a capacity to state them intelligently and reason upon them correctly, that was truly astonishing for so young a person. I thank you for the favor…Millard Fillmore”. Fillmore was President from 1850-1853 and broke with Weed and William Seward and associated himself with the pro-Southern Whigs. He was defeated for the Whig nomination in 1852, and in 1856 he ran as a candidate of the Know Nothing Party which sought to unite the country against foreigners in the alleged hope of diverting it from the explosive slavery issue. He died in Buffalo in 1874. An attractive, modestly priced, full page letter in excellent condition. |
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| His signature, “Respectfully your Most Obt. Sevt. Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, August 1st, 1860,” has been matted with a portrait of our 13th president. |
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| His signature and date, June 7, 1872 have been matted with a portrait of our 13th President. |
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| A First Day of Issue postcard postmarked November 19, 1962, with a four cent Lincoln stamp and an oval portrait of Abraham Lincoln at the lower left. This postcard is signed on the front by Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George Bush, and Richard Nixon. Accompanied by pictures of all five Presidents. A superb item with rare multiple Presidential signatures. |
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| FORD, GERALD (FORD SAYS: GET RID OF JOHNSON!) |
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| One page typed letter signed on “Congress of the United States, Office of the Minority Leader Letterhead, July 12, 1968. “Many thanks for your recent letter in which I am sure you expressed the views of millions of American citizens who resent the way the conflict in Vietnam is being managed. As you know, President Johnson is determining our policy in Vietnam and handling the day-to-day operation of the War. We have made suggestions from time to time as to how the management can be improved. I summarized some of my views in the enclosed copy of my newsletter… Since then many things have happened; there have been many changes, but the Administration must still find a way to resolve the problem. We sincerely hope that the talks now going on in Paris will be productive. We in the minority recognize that as a nation we can only act through our President who is the constitutionally elected Commander-in-Chief of our armed forces and the chief architect of our foreign policy. We in the minority, therefore, have said that we will support the President in every legitimate action which he may take to achieve a prompt, just, and secure peace. In the final analysis, however, I do believe our best opportunity for successful conclusion to the problems in Southeast Asia will come with a change in Administration...” An excellent content letter of Ford early in the Vietnam War discussing the problems which so divided the country.
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead with gold embossed Presidential Seal. “In 1964, the Warren Commission unanimously decided; 1) Lee Harvey Oswald was the assassin, and 2) The Commission found no evidence of a conspiracy, foreign or domestic. As a member of the Commission, I endorsed those conclusions in 1964 and fully agree now as the sole surviving Commission member. Gerald R. Ford, 11/19/02” Ford’s definitive remarks on the Kennedy assassination. With an attractive Gerald Ford autograph.
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| A signed leather bound copy of the “Assassination Report of the Warren Commission”. Ford was a member and signed this mint condition limited edition.
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| His autobiography “A Time To Heal”. His life from the early years to the controversial pardon of Richard Nixon. Signed by Ford. Excellent condition! |
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| His book "The War Powers Resolutions: A Constitutional Crisis?" Butte College Press, 1992. Signed Limited Edition of 250. A scarce Ford title. Mint. |
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| FORD, GERALD An 8xlO, color photo of Ford , half length, standing in front of an American flag in his office. Signed by Ford “Best regards, Gerald R. Ford” across the bottom margin. |
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| FOUR PRESIDENTS' PHOTO - REAGAN, FORD, CARTER, NIXON |
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| This is a full length color photo of President Reagan with former Presidents, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Richard Nixon taken at the White House on the eve of the funeral of Anwar Sadat. After Sadat was assassinated in 1981, the former Presidents met with President Ronald Reagan at the White House before attending the funeral in Egypt along with Vice President George Bush. This photo is signed in full by all four Presidents and is in excellent condition. A historic photo and extremely desirable. |
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| An excellent, three sided letter in neat, secretarial hand, signed by Garfield as a member of the House of Representatives letterhead with an engraved picture of the “Capitol Building” at upper left. Written to E.W. Bakewell of Bloomington, Il. on one of the most important subjects of the day: hard currency vs. paper money and inflation. “…we differ so widely in our financial opinions. For 23 years previous to the War our coin and paper circulation in this country did not average $10 a head. It is now $17 a head. Still you think we have too little money. Before the war many of the States maintained a system of free banking and all the paper money was pushed into circulation which could be used. Whenever the total amount exceed $10 a head it was an inflation which produced panics and breakdowns. Our present inflation has increased all prices and increased prices require more currency to transact the business. In such a condition the more we have the more we want. Think of it for a moment; if every paper dollar in the United States were taken to heaven tonight and 70 cents of specie left in its place, every man knows that the money of the country tomorrow would have the same purchasing power that it has today. How much better will it be then for us to make our dollars what they profess to be on their face, rather than to increase the number of them, and thus make each one less valuable than it now is.
Two things are clearly before us. Either we shall work our way back to specie payments slowly, carefully, safely, by suffering some hardships or we shall go on until we come down at a bound and strike the bottom in a general smash up. I prefer to put on the brakes rather than run off the bridge. The talk of repudiating our debt is both absurd and disgraceful. What would we think of a man worth $16,000 who should take the benefit of the bankrupt act because he owed $2,500. The United States is worth at least $16,000,000,000 of Property, it owes 2,500,000,000. A man whose property bore the same relation would be called a rascal if he should repudiate. It is difficult to say what Congress will do in the midst of so many schemes as now afflict it. Hoping for the best and having faith in the prosperous future of our country, I am truly yours, J.M. Garfield.” During the Grant Administration, Garfield was the leading spokesman on financial matters and served variously as Chairman of the Banking and Currency Committee, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee and a member of the Ways and Means Committee. A proponent of hard money as we see in this letter despite the soft money views of this home district. A superb letter on the major national issue of this time. Great content with this James Garfield signature. |
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| Assassinated 20th President. A signature “J.A. Garfield, M.C.” has been matted with a portrait of the President. Signed as a Member of Congress.
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| GRANT RETURNS TO GALENA AFTER HIS WORLD TOUR
One page letter written and signed by Grant to William Robinson in Cincinnati, September 24, 1880 from Galena, Illinois. “ I regret that I will not be able to accept your courteous invitation to visit the Exposition now being held in Cincinnati. My engagements will keep me in this state until the 8th of October, too late for the exposition. I then must go directly through to New York City and Boston. I thank you very kindly for the invitation. Very truly yours, U.S. Grant”. After the close of his presidency in the spring of 1877 Grant started on a journey around the world, accompanied by his wife and one son. He was received with distinguished honors in England and on the continent of Europe, from where he made his way to India, China and Japan. After his return to America in September 1880 he went back to his old home in Galena, Illinois. A faction among the managers of the Republican party attempted to secure his nomination for a third term as president, and in the convention at Chicago in June 1880 he received a vote exceeding 300 during 36 consecutive ballots. Nevertheless, his opponents made such effective use of the popular prejudice against third terms that the scheme was defeated, and James Garfield was named in his stead. A desirable one page handwritten letter of Grant in excellent condition. Perfect for display.
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| One page document signed by Grant as President, July 6, 1870. Grant authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to “a warrant for the pardon of Eugene K. Roberts”. With embossed presidential seal at lower left. A nice Ulysses S. Grant signature on this document.
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| “Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant” A two volume first edition of Grant’s memoirs published by Charles Webster in New York in 1885. Grant was dying of cancer and was anxious to finish his memoirs on his deathbed to provide income for his widow. The memoirs were published posthumously and are considered one of the finest Presidential memoirs. General Schwartzkopf recently called this the finest memoir of war experiences ever penned. There is a printed facsimile signature of Grant printed under his picture at the beginning of the book. We continually get calls from people who claim they have a signed copy of this book; no signed copies exist. In fine condition. 584pp and 647pp.
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| A large bold signature “U.S. Grant” has been matted with a portrait of the Civil War general and our 18th President.
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| One page typed letter signed by Harding as President on White House Letterhead, April 17, 1922. Harding writes to Frederick Peck of the Republican National Committee, “…I am writing to say that I have requested the Director of the Veterans Bureau to comply with the wish expressed in your letter. If there is any hitch in having this program carried out I will take it up with you further. I hope you will always believe that the administration is glad to meet every consistent wish of its friends in Rhode Island…” A nice dark clear signature of Harding ends the letter. Harding died after only two years in office and his Presidential letters are somewhat scarce.
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| One page typed letter signed as President on White House Letterhead, April 21, 1921. He writes to Carl Thoner at the Washington Times. “I beg to thank you for the really remarkable picture you have sent me, which I greatly appreciate. It seems to me one of the most characteristic of its kind I have seen, and I am very glad, indeed, that you remembered me with a copy of it….” Excellent condition.
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| A nice strong signature of our 23rd President has been matted with a portrait. |
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| HARRISON, WILLIAM HENRY |
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| 9th President and died in office after thirty days. One page document written and signed by Harrison, August 20, 1795. “The Quarter Master will please to issue for the use of a public horse one bushel of corn and 50 pounds of hay…” An interesting autographed document signed by Harrison during his military career. Harrison was a military hero at Tippecanoe Creek and against Tecumseh. His thirty days in office is the shortest term of any president. With portrait of Harrison.
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| HAYES, RUTHERFORD B. |
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| One page document signed by Hayes as President, Sep. 28, 1877. Hayes authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States. To “a warrant for the pardon of D.K. Olney Winter”. Nice piece with this Rutherford Hayes signature. |
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| HAYES, RUTHERFORD B. |
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead, July 26, 1929. “I wish to thank you for your kind telegram of even date. I trust you will refer to the address whenever you wish. Yours Faithfully, Herbert Hoover”. A nice White House letter in fine condition.
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| A signed First Edition of his book “The Challenge to Liberty”. An excellent book by Hoover on his reflections of the sweeping social forces unleashed by the political and economic dislocations of World War I and the post war years. Inscribed and signed by Hoover, 1934. |
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| His book “The Problems of Lasting Peace” which he co-authored with Hugh Gibson has been signed “The Good Wishes of Herbert Hoover”. Fine condition with dust jacket.
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| His autobiography “The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover, Years of Adventure, 1874 – 1920” has been inscribed and signed by Hoover. Fine condition with dust jacket. 495 pp.
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| An official “The White House, Washington” card boldly signed by Herbert Hoover. An excellent signature of Hoover and the original White House envelope is also included.
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| A signed and inscribed copy of his book “An American Epic, The Guns Cease Killing and the Saving of Life from Famine Begins, 1939-63”. This is Hoover’s dramatic narrative of American actions to relieve suffering overseas during and after the Second World War. Mass starvation
threatened many areas of the world, and President Truman directed Hoover to coordinate the efforts of many nations which saved the lives of more than 800 million people. Original dust jacket. 332pp. A nice Herbert Hoover signature.
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead, August 25, 1949 to John Arms, Secretary of the United Engineering Trustees. “I want you to know how deeply I appreciate the most kind wishes which you and the trustees have so generously sent me on my birthday, and the friendship of which they are such evidence. There is no greater satisfaction than the approval that comes from one’s own profession…” Hoover was a mining engineer.
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead from January 9th, 1929 to Ogden Hammond, the American Ambassador to Spain. “Upon my return from South America, I found your kind letter together with the copy of the editorial from ‘EL SOL’ of Madrid. I do appreciate the sentiments which you express. Please accept my sincere thanks not only for your congratulations, but for your thoughtfulness in sending me the editorial. Yours faithfully, Herbert Hoover.” |
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| His signature has been matted with a portrait of our 34th President. |
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| An engraved ship’s passport signed by Jackson as President. A passport for a whaling voyage signed Sep. 11, 1832. Beautiful lighthouse, sailing ship and harbor scene at top. A nice Andrew Jackson signature on a gorgeous piece. |
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| One page document signed granting seventy nine acres of land in Steubenville, Ohio, November 1, 1830. Handsome document on parchment signed by Jackson as President with an embossed presidential seal at lower left. Excellent condition with a huge signature of Jackson. 10 x 15 inches. |
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| JEFFERSON, THOMAS |
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| One page letter written and signed by Jefferson to Reverend Frederick Hatch, January 30, 1825 from Monticello. “I should sooner have complied with the request of yours of the 26th, but that I had asked the account of another person which I had wished to include in the same draught on Richmond, and I expected to have received it yesterday, but being disappointed, I send you a separate draught for which Mr. Raphael will I expect give you the cash. Accept my friendly salutations, Thomas Jefferson”. Reverend Hatch was an Episcopal minister who taught Jefferson’s grandsons, James, Ben and Louis at a school in Charlottesville. Jefferson graciously paid the boys’ schooling expenses and it seemed likely that the debt at hand involved their education. When Jefferson died, it was Reverend Hatch who performed the funeral services. Thomas Jefferson, a man with exceptional intellectual abilities, but was forced to contend with a lifetime of debt. He lived the lavish life of the Virginia planter class and was forced to make substantial entertaining expenditures during his presidency. Jefferson also spent lavishly on his library at Monticello. Unfortunately his income could not cover his costs. In 1815 he was forced to sell his 6,000 book library to replace what was lost by the Library of Congress during the British occupation during the War of 1812. He received only about half of the actual value of the books. His debts continued to grow however, in part because he continued to purchase many new books for his library. Jefferson found empty bookshelves intolerable. When he died in 1826, his debt had peaked at an amazing $107,000, making it necessary for his daughter to sell Monticello. Here we have an interesting letter of Jefferson juggling his accounts to try to pay another of his many bills.
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| A one page document (shown at right) signed by Jefferson as President signed Mar. 8, 1802. Also signed by Madison as Sec. of State. An engraved ships' passport with beautiful lighthouse scene at top showing a full rigged sailing ship. Describes ship, captain and cargo and authorizes the voyage into foreign waters. A nice Thomas Jefferson signature on a beautiful display piece. |
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| JEFFERSON, THOMAS |
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| A nice signature of Jefferson has been matted with a portrait of the author of the Declaration of Independence. |
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| JEFFERSON, THOMAS & MADISON, JAMES |
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| A one page document signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and by James Madison as Secretary of State, April 3, 1808. This is a grant of land for a parcel near Chillicothe, Ohio. A handsome document with “Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States of America” in bold letters at the top and a large embossed presidential seal at the bottom. After the Louisiana Purchase was negotiated by Jefferson in 1803 the size of the United States doubled. The government was very desirous of citizens settling into the new western lands. This grant of land is for the new found western territory. After Thomas Jefferson, land grants were no longer signed by the Secretary of State. A great combination of signatures. |
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| One page document signed by Johnson as President appointing James Campbell “Minister resident of the United States of America at Bogata”. Also signed by William H. Seward as Sec. of State. Johnson’s name is printed in bold script at the top of the document. Nice diplomatic appointment. .Because Johnson filled Lincoln’s unexpired term and many of his appointments had a stamped signature , his Presidential documents are somewhat scarce. With portrait of Johnson. |
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| JOHNSON, LYNDON B. |
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| One page typed letter signed by Johnson on his Vice Presidential letterhead, October 23, 1963. “You have asked some very difficult questions. Perhaps I can best begin by talking about Civil Rights. This is a very difficult problem because no two people mean the same thing when they use the phrase. But generally, it means the rights of a person to be a respected member of society and to enjoy all the privileges of that society providing he behaves himself. Because of many historical circumstances, it is felt that there is a need for laws to help some people attain their rights and I hope that legislation can be passed which will assure that all people will have equal opportunities regardless of their race and color, or the way in which they worship their God.” LBJ goes on to talk about the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. “The Test Ban Treaty is an agreement between the various nations involved that they will not test atom bombs in the atmosphere and therefore will stop filling the air with radio-active poison which can be disastrous, not only to people living now but to people of future generations. The Treaty is one which is workable simply because if anyone violates it, all of the other nations are free to do so and therefore it is unlikely that anyone would. I believe that this Treaty is a good one. It represents a first step toward a world in which we no longer need fear nuclear destruction. Sincerely, Lyndon B. Johnson”. A spectacular letter written just four weeks before the assassination of President Kennedy. Johnson would go on to pass the landmark legislation , The Civil Rights Bill of 1964, he discusses here. He also discusses the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty which prevented atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. The best Lyndon Johnson letter we have ever had which discusses the two most important pieces of legislation of the era. A nice Lyndon Johnson signature on a great content letter.
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| One page typed letter signed on “United States Senate, Office of the Democratic Leader letterhead, August 7, 1959 to Mrs. J.W. Brown, Jr. in Texas. “I was not ‘upset’ by your letter. But I was a little amused by the idea expressed in Congressman Smith’s letter that in a body of 98 members – all of whom stand on equal footing – one man can be decisive. The vote I cast last year had nothing to do with the merits of H.R.3. As Chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee, I helped arrange matters so that H.R.3 could be brought to the Senate floor for debate. It quickly became apparent, however, that the Senate was so evenly divided that there were no prospects of bringing H.R.3 to a vote. The only possibility was for several weeks of debate which would enflame tempers but not produce a bill. Consequently, I voted to send H.R.3 back to the Senate Judiciary Committee, headed by Senator Eastland. I felt more could be gained by permitting cool heads to consider another course of action. A similar measure has again been passed by the House and is now before the Senate Internal Security Sub-Committee. When the Sub-Committee acts. I will again do whatever is possible to bring the measure promptly to the floor. Sincerely Yours, Lyndon B. Johnson”. The bill, H.R. 3 concerned federal vs. state powers in labor law. An excellent letter of Johnson as Democratic leader showing his powerful influence over the Senate. A large bold signature of Johnson concludes the letter.
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| A signed first edition of his autobiography, “The Vantage Point, Perspective of the Presidency”. In excellent condition with the original dust jacket. 635pp
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| One page typed letter signed on U. S. Senate, Committee on Armed Services, letterhead, Dec. 27, 1951 to the Commissioner of the Public Housing Administration. “I am enclosing a communication which I have received from one of my constituents. I will appreciate your giving serious consideration to this problem, based an its merits. Please let me have as prompt a reply as possible, returning the enclosed, in order that I can inform the writer...” Printed at top are other members of the committee such as Estes Kefauver, John Stennis, Russell Long, Wayne Morse and others. |
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| One page typed letter signed March 6, 1970 to District Court Judge Adrian Spears in San Antonio. “What a warm, comforting feeling it is to have friends like you extending a helping hand. I’m most grateful for your thoughtful letter and to know you are standing besides me….LBJ” A nice warm letter to an old friend written from when Johnson was in the Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio. Written on his personal letterhead with “LBJ” and a presidential seal engraved at top. He boldly signs “LBJ” which he only used with close acquaintances.
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| A nice, dark signature of Johnson has been matted with a portrait.
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| One page typed letter signed as president on White House stationery from July 2nd, 1962. “It gives me pleasure to send personal greetings on the occasion of the 125th anniversary observance of the founding of Mount Morris. The commemoration of local historical milestones serves a most significant purpose in our community life. These celebrations inspire anew a sense of pride in past accomplishments and a determination to hold firm to our priceless heritage of freedom. I know that the town of Mount Morris will continue to go forward with progress through the coming years. Sincerely, John Kennedy.” A handsome presidential letter of Kennedy’s. Included is a companion letter of a Presidential assistant’s, clarifying that the President’s notoriously illegible handwriting indeed spelled out “John Kennedy.” |
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| One page typed letter signed by Kennedy as United States Senator, February 25, 1954. On U.S. Senate letterhead. “Thank you for sending me a copy of your letter to Senator Saltonstall concerning the Bricker Resolution. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in doing so and I am glad to know of your continued support of my position on this controversial issue…” Kennedy is referring to the proposed “Bricker Amendment” to the Constitution, proposed in the early 1950’s by Senator John Bricker of Ohio, which would have placed restrictions upon the scope and power of treaties entered into by the United States. The amendment was defeated in the Senate by a margin of one vote in 1954. An excellent content letter of Kennedy dealing with a proposed Constitutional amendment. There is a bold signature of John Kennedy at the conclusion. |
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| One page typed letter signed by Kennedy, May 28, 1947 on his personalized House of Representative stationery as a Congressman representing the 11th District in Massachusetts. Written to Mr. William Kelly in Boston. “Dear Billy, this will acknowledge receipt of your communication of recent date, relative to Thomas M. Delorenzo of 11 Antrim Street, East Boston, who is anxious to secure a commission as Ensign in the Naval Reserve. In reply, I wish to advise you that I am immediately taking this matter up with the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Navy Department, and shall do what I can to assist in this connection. I am today writing Delorenzo in this regard, and shall keep him informed as to developments. With best wishes to all the Kellys, I am, sincerely yours, Jack Kennedy” An excellent letter of the young Congressman trying to help a constituent get a Naval appointment. His scarce signature as “Jack Kennedy” indicates that he had a close relationship with his correspondent. |
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| One page typed letter signed June 28, 1960 on United States Senate letterhead. “This is just a note to express my deep thanks for the support you gave me at your meeting last week. It is certainly encouraging to know I have your vote of confidence. I am sending along with this note a copy of my latest book “The Strategy of Peace which is a compilation of my speeches in recent years on foreign policy and defense. I hope you will find it helpful and interesting. Looking forward to seeing and working with you in Los Angeles and with very good wish, Sincerely, Jack Kennedy”. An excellent letter of Kennedy written to a close Democratic ally in California concerning the strategies he will use in the November, 1960 election when he would beat Nixon and become our 35th President. A nice letter written in the last critical months of his campaign to become President. The signature “Jack Kennedy” shows that he is writing to a very close friend. |
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| One page typed letter signed on U.S. Senate letterhead, August 24, 1954 to an attorney in Boston. “…Thank you very much for your recent letter. I certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing me and your kind remarks concerning my health. With every good wish, Sincerely yours, John F. Kennedy” Kennedy would have spinal surgery two months after this letter was written. It was during this convalescence he wrote “Profiles In Courage”. Excellent condition.
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| His signaure "Best Wishes, John Kennedy" has been matted with a photo of the assassinated President. |
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| One page letter written and signed by Abraham Lincoln on Executive Mansion letterhead, March 21, 1864 to Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton “Hon. Secretary of War, My dear Sir, If there is on file a request of Gen’l Meigs, that William Alexander may be appointed an Assistant Quarter Master, with the rank of Captain, let him be appointed. Yours Truly, A Lincoln”. General Montgomery Meigs served as quarter master general with great distinction until his retirement in 1882. It has been estimated that from 1861 until 1866 he disbursed a billion and a half dollars upon his own order – the largest expenditure in military history up to that time. He was brevetted Major General, July 5, 1864 for distinguished and meritorious services. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. William Alexander enlisted as a sergeant in the New York Cavalry in October, 1861. On November 1st, he was promoted to Sergeant Major and became Acting Regimental and Brigade Quartermaster. He was involved in the defenses of Washington through March 1862, including skirmishes at Fairfax Courthouse, Annandale Church, and Fairfax Station. Alexander was commissioned Second Lieutenant on June 16, and participated in battles at Fair Oaks, The Seven Days Before Richmond, Cold Harbor and Brandy Station. On February 10, 1863 he was promoted to First Lieutenant and Regimental Quartermaster for the fourth Cavalry Brigade. He was later stationed at Harpers Ferry and in March 1865 received a promotion to Captain. After fighting at Appomattox from March 28th to April 9, 1865 he was mustered out with his company on June 27, 1865. A superb letter of Lincoln trying to grant General Meigs all the help he can in supplying the Union Army. The letter is in excellent condition with all writing dark and clear and a clean, dark signature of Lincoln. Destined to be the highlight of any collection!
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| A one page note written and signed by Lincoln. “Let this boy be discharged, A. Lincoln, March 9, 1864”. A famous story about Lincoln states that Lincoln had written a pardon for a young man who had been sentenced to be shot for sleeping at his post on guard duty. Lincoln said “I could not think of going into eternity with the blood of the poor young man on my skirts. It is not to be wondered at that a boy, raised on a farm, probably in the habit of going to bed at dark, should, when required to watch, fall asleep; and I cannot consent to shoot him for such an act.” While we cannot say that our note here pertains to this famous incident, it shows how Lincoln frequently involved himself in the matters of individual soldiers. We have had many items where Lincoln writes “Let this man or soldier be discharged”. But we cannot recall seeing another where he writes “Let this ‘boy’ be discharged”. There were large numbers of very young soldiers fighting during the Civil War and the youngest soldier killed during the War was only 12 years old. A very, interesting Lincoln piece showing Lincoln interceding on behalf of an apparently very young soldier. Accompanied by a portrait of Lincoln.
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| A handsome document signed by Lincoln as President appointing Edward Boyce and Additional Paymaster in the United States Army, June 1, 1861. Also signed by Simon Cameron as Secretary of War. This document is a handsome military commission with an engraved eagle vignette at the top and a military hardware scene of flags, cannons, pikes, etc at the bottom. There is an excellent dark full signature “Abraham Lincoln” at the bottom and an embossed Presidential seal at upper left. A handsome autographed document of Lincoln, 13 x 18 inches on parchment.
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| A superb two page legal document written and signed by Abraham Lincoln circa 1851 regarding a property dispute. This is a legal size page entirely in Lincoln’s hand. At the top of the page Lincoln writes, “Richard H. Snell vs. William H. Holmes & others.” The document reads at the top, “And your orator states that, as appears by the Sheriff’s certificate of sale and purchase, and in fact, said Prettyman purchased said four lots separately, paying or bidding for each of the three first named $35.77, and for said Lot Eighteen $89.20– that at the time of said levy and sale, any one of said lots was worth, at least, fifteen hundred dollars, and the whole together, at least ten thousand dollars; and the said Prettyman, at the time of his said purchase well knew said lots to be worth as much as above stated… Prettyman at first caused the whole of said lots to be levied on, and afterwards bought them in for the nominal, or very small sums aforesaid, with no merely fair purpose of collecting his client’s debt, but with the preconceived and deliberate purpose, for his own benefit, to defraud your orator out of so large an amount of is property… at the time… there was situated on said lots, some old buildings then occupied by your orator tenant, as a tavern house… soon after said sale in the month of April 1851, said old buildings were burned down; that between that time and the expiration of the right of redemption according to law, your orator erected… the present spacious and durable tavern house at an expense of at least twelve thousand dollars, that said Prettyman well knew of the erection of said house… and yet gave your orator no notice, or intimation of his purchase of said lots, although he well knew your orator was ignorant thereof: But on the contrary, kept silence, for the fraudulent purpose of securing to himself this additional amount of your orator’s property… with the purpose to aid said Prettyman in the fraud of foresaid, and to share in the profits of the same. Lincoln, for complt.” A superb legal document showcasing Lincoln in his early role of young country lawyer, hard at work for a client he felt had been defrauded in a large land deal. The document is in very nice condition with hundreds of words in Lincoln’s handwriting, all dark and clear. |
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| An excellent dark signature of Lincoln has been matted with a portrait of the assassinated President.
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| A portion of a legal document signed by Lincoln. The document reads, “…And the said defendant by B.S. Prettyman, her attorney comes and defends the wrong and injury when etc… and says (actio non) that she does not owe the said sum of money above demanded or any part thereof in manner and form as the said plaintiff has above complained against her, and of this the said defendant puts herself upon the county, etc. And the plaintiff doth the like, James & Lincoln p.q.” The words, “and the plaintiff doth the like, James & Lincoln p.q.” is written in Lincoln’s hand. |
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| LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATES |
$895 |
| A first edition of the famous debates between Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln in the celebrated Campaign in Illinois in 1858. Hardbound in good condition published by Follett, Foster, and Co. Columbus, 1860. 268pp. |
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| LINCOLN ASSASSINATION HARPER’S WEEKLY |
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| A copy of the very famous edition of Harper’s, May 6, 1865 with the famous portrait of Lincoln reading to his son, Tad, done by Matthew Brady, on the front cover. Full page pictures inside of Lincoln’s funeral in New York, Lincoln on his deathbed, and the double size center picture of Lincoln’s funeral service at the White House. A historic issue! |
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| Two page letter written and signed by James Madison, June 7, 1817 from Montpelier in Virginia, written to Colonel George Bomford concerning selling his walnut trees to the U.S. Army to make gun stocks. “Mr. Eddins the proposed contractor for the musket stocks, has…ascertained, by a careful examination of the fund of walnut trees on which he relied, that it will not yield more than about 12,000 Stocks of the description required. He cannot therefore with prudence for safety engage for a greater amount. The form of the contract you inclosed has been so varied as to limit his engagement to that number and to the term of one year. Should it be found on trial that the trees he has in view will furnish a greater number, and it be desirable to the public, that a further contract be made, he will probably be willing to enter into one…If equally convenient to the public, an alteration dividing the number of Stocks into two equal annual supplies of 6,000, would be preferred; and the whole number for each year, may be made deliverable at one time, after the first delivery. One inspection of a moderate number may be advisable in order to guard against misconceptions of the standard. With this explanation the contract is returned in it’s varied state to be executed on the part of the public, or sent back in a fairer form to be executed anew by the contractor, or to be set aside altogether if not admissible for the limited number of 12,000 Stocks. I regret that this limitation has been found necessary, and shall feel greater regret, if any inconvenience should result to the public, from what has passed.” A great letter of Madison in which he arranges to use the trees from his estate, Montpelier, to help the United States Army in their quest for additional muskets. |
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| A handsome one page military commission appointing Return B. Brown as a major in the 31st regiment of infantry signed by Madison as President, Feb 1, 1815. This is the early design of the commissions with an eagle with shield design at the top and flags, cannons, and other military hardware pictured at the bottom. Countersigned by James Monroe as Sec. of War. Monroe was Secretary of State but for a brief period of time in late 1814 and early 1815 he held a second cabinet post as Sec. of War. Military appointments signed by Madison with Monroe as his Sec. of War are scarce. A handsome and rare document. Nice James Madison and James Monroe signatures. |
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| One page document signed by Madison as President, April 27, 1810. A handsome engraved ship’s passport with engraved vignettes of a full rigged sailing ship and a lighthouse and harbor scene at the top. An embossed Presidential seal at the bottom. The document asks for safe passage for the “Barque Gidion” a ship of 204 tons, to sail into foreign waters. In excellent condition with a nice dark signature of James Madison.
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| One page document signed as President, December 10, 1814. President Madison appoints John Wise to the position of “Surgeon’s mate in the Navy”. A large handsome document on parchment with an engraved eagle vignette at the top and a military hardware scene of cannons, spears, pikes, etc. at the bottom. A nice James Madison signature on a striking display piece. 13 x 18 inches. |
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| One page document signed by James Madison as President, December 20, 1809. A grant of land to John Warden of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania for a section of land in Ohio. A handsome document, on parchment with an embossed Presidential seal at lower left. A nice full autograph of Madison at lower right. |
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| One page document signed by Madison as President granting Moses Dunham of Fayette County, Pennsylvania a parcel of land in Ohio, May 27, 1814. A handsome document with a nice clear dark signature of Madison in the lower right and an embossed Presidential seal at lower left. A handsome vellum (parchment) document with “James Madison, President of the United States of America” in bold letters at the top, and an excellent autograph of Madison at the bottom. |
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| MADISON, JAMES & MONROE, JAMES |
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| A very attractive hand written document signed by James Madison as President and by James Monroe as his Secretary of State appointing James Prince a Marshall in the state of Massachusetts, November 26, 1811. There is a large embossed Presidential seal at the lower left. This is a handsome document with Madison’s name, James Madison, President of the United States of America written at the top. A gorgeous document in exceptional condition. |
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| One page autograph letter signed by McKinley on his personal letterhead from Canton, Ohio, March 5, 1896. “I am much obliged for your letter and enclosures. I am certain if you could get your friend interested it would greatly help our cause. I received a letter from George Bushnell, which I sent to Mr. Smith, who is now in Cleveland and which I will write you about as soon as I can see or hear from Mr. Smith. It relates to the Library. With best wishes, Your friend, William McKinley”. This letter is written to Senator James Garfield in Columbus, Ohio. A nice one page handwritten letter signed with a large signature of McKinley.
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| Assassinated United Stated President An official “Executive Mansion, Washington” card has been signed by McKinley. His signatures on these very desirable cards are very scarce. A nice William McKinley signature with portrait of the President. |
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| One page typed letter signed on “State of Ohio, Executive Department, Office of the Governor” letterhead, August 3, 1895 from Columbus, Ohio. “Your courteous letter of July 25 has been received. I very much regret to say that I must adhere to my former declination. The rumor that I am to lecture in Michigan is without foundation, as I have made no such engagements. With best wishes, I am, yours sincerely, William McKinley.” The words “without foundation” are written in McKinley’s hand. A nice letter of McKinley with a couple of words in his hand.
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| A nice dark signature has been matted with a portrait of the assassinated president.
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| One page document signed appointing a first Lieutenant in the Marines, January 28, 1818. At top, this handsome parchment document has a large engraved eagle with lightening bolts extending from its talons. There is a large engraved vignette of a military hardware scene depicting cannons, pikes, swords, etc. at the bottom of the document. The document has a dark James Monroe signature at lower right. The Marines were part of the Navy and the smallest branch of the service. Marine appointments were always scarce especially this early. A handsome and desirable piece.
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| One page document signed by Monroe as President, November 14, 1818 granting Private Vincento Sandusko 160 acres of land in Illinois in return for his military service. This is the more ornate style of land grant with a handsome vignette of a soldier receiving a grant from a Miss Liberty figure at the upper left. A very handsome parchment document perfect for display. A nice full Monroe signature is at lower right. An embossed seal is at lower left. 9x13 in. |
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| One page document signed by Monroe as President, Nov. 21, 1817. This is a land grant of 160 acres given to “Patrick Summers, a musician in Whitings company of the Second Reg’t. of Infantry . For land in the Territory of Illinois”. A Beautiful, engraved vignette at upper left shows Lady Liberty handing a land grant to a soldier with a child along side holding his sword. A nice James Monroe signature on an excellent condition piece with an embossed seal at lower left. A scarce and attractive form of a land grant with excellent content and very attractive for display. |
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| One page document signed by Monroe as Governor of Virginia appointing Valentine Bird an ensign in the 46th Regiment of the Virginia Militia. There is an embossed State seal at the lower left portion of the document which is signed on July 26, 1800. The heading at the top of the document in bold letters says “The Commonwealth of Virginia”. Ensign Bird resided in Pendleton County, Virginia. An attractive, seldom seen document signed with a bold signature of Monroe. |
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| A signature of Monroe has been matted with a portrait of our 5th President.
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead with an embossed Presidential seal at the top, January 24, 1973 to Senator George Murphy. “Dear Murph, as I look back to the results of November 7, I want you to know how deeply grateful I am for all that you did to help us win one of the greatest landslide victories in American political history. Only with your help were we able to get our message across to the millions of voters who supported us. I can assure you that over the next four years I shall do everything I possibly can to make a record which all Americans, regardless of party will be proud of as we celebrate America’s 200th Birthday in 1976. With appreciation and best wishes, Sincerely, R.N.” In a superb letter, Nixon looks back on his crushing defeat of George McGovern in the November, 1972 election. His statement at the end of the letter hoping to make all Americans proud of his upcoming record would not come to fruition as his administration crumbled during the Watergate crisis and he was forced to resign. Nixon would not last in office to see America’s 200th Birthday in 1976. George Murphy was the famous Hollywood movie star who made over 45 films before turning to politics and becoming a senator from California. Reagan and Schwarzeneggar would follow Murphy’s lead as movie stars turned politicians. Signed with his customary circled initials. With matching White House envelope.
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| One page typed letter signed by Nixon on souvenir White House letterhead, August 9, 1974. “Dear Mr. Secretary: I hereby resign the office of President of the United States, Sincerely, Richard Nixon”. Written to Honorable Henry A. Kissinger, the Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.” This is a genuine souvenir copy of the resignation letter that Nixon gave Kissinger at the end of the Watergate scandal, personally signed by Nixon. A nice Richard Nixon siganture on a great piece documenting the historic occasion of the only presidential resignation in U.S. history. These were given by Nixon to staff and close associates.
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| A souvenir signed copy of the Presidential Oath of Office on White House stationery. “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. So help me God. “Richard Nixon”. An excellent item with a nice Richard Nixon signature.
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead, November 9, 1973 to Congressman Bob Wilson. “Despite the negative outcome of the House vote on November 7th to sustain my veto of the War Powers bill, your strong support on this important issue is greatly appreciated. I feel certain the test of time will prove your position a wise one, and I fervently hope the dangerous ramifications of this measure can be avoided….” Boldly signed with his initials, R.N. An interesting letter pertaining to the War Powers Bill which restricted the President’s power and gave more power to Congress in times of war. This Vietnam Era legislation was vetoed by Nixon but the Congress overrode his veto. A nice Richard Nixon signature on an excellent letter with rare content pertaining to the Vietnam War and the struggle between Congress and Nixon over how best to prosecute the War. Nixon letters pertaining to Vietnam and his dealings with Congress are extremely scarce.
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead with embossed Presidential Seal at top, July 22, 1974, to Congressman Wilbur Mills. “As you know, H.R. 7130, the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, became public law on July 12. I was pleased to approve this legislation which will permit the Congress to share equal responsibility for controlling federal expenditures. Because it was not possible for you to be with us for the signing of this legislation, I am enclosing a ceremonial pen which I thought you might like to have as a memento of the occasion. Signed with his customary initials “RN” with a circle around them.. Nice letter to the Arkansas Congressman who would be forced to resign his powerful chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee as the result of an incident involving an Argentine exotic dancer. Authentically signed Nixon letters as President are scarce. The overwhelming majority of genuinely signed letters are signed only with his circled initials .Written just three weeks before Nixon’s resignation.
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| One page typed letter sigend on his personal letterhead, Oct. 23, 1981. "...With regard to my attendance at the funeral of President Sadat. It was a privilege to join with President Ford and President Carter in indicating our profound respect for a leader who was a close personal friend and a pillar of peace in the world..." A nice content letter |
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| His autobiography, “The Memoirs of Richard Nixon” signed by Nixon. Exc.
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| One page typed letter signed by Nixon on “Office of the Vice President letterhead” June 9, 1955. Nixon writes to a recent graduate from West Point. “ This is just a note to thank you for sending Mrs. Nixon and me an announcement of your graduation from West Point, and we want to join your family and friends in sending our congratulations to you. In looking back over the years to my own graduation, I can understand how proud you are to have successfully completed this part of your education. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our very best wishes to you for much happiness and success during the coming years…” The letter is addressed to Lt. Lewis Olive of the United States Air Force. Nixon congratulates this officer from his graduation from West Point. But seeing how it is addressed to an Air Force Lieutenant, he may have graduated from the Air Force Academy and not West Point. With original post marked Vice Presidential envelope.
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| His book “Six Crises” has been inscribed and signed by the former President. Included the Alger Hiss affair, dealings with Krushchev and the Nixon-Kennedy campaign of 1960. First edition in fine condition with dust jacket. 1962. |
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| His book, "The Real War" Signed first edition with dust jacket. Excellent condition. In this book Nixon claims, "World War III has begun and we are losing it." He details what he thinks should be the American strategy in the decades to come. 1980. |
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| One page typed letter signed on “Office of the Vice President” letterhead, April 27, 1954. “This is just a note to tell you how very much I appreciated all of the courtesies which you extended to me when I was in Des Moines last week. It was certainly nice of you to take your time to drive me around during my visit and I just wanted you to know how grateful I am for your assistance in making my stay in Des Moines so pleasant…” With original envelope.
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| His signature has been matted with a portrait of our 37th President. An excellent Richard Nixon signature. |
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| A closing salutation and signature of Pierce has been matted with a portrait of our 14th President, “Very Respectfully, Yr. obed’t. serv’t, Franklin Pierce”.
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| A large signature “James K Polk” has been matted with a portrait. Polk’s signatures are scarce. |
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| REAGAN SAYS “THE ONLY SANITY LEFT IS ON THE GRIDIRON”
One page typed letter signed “Dutch” on State of California, Governor’s letterhead, November 8, 1971 to Dick Ullrich at Grinnell College in Iowa. “This is just a word to tell you how much I appreciate your kindness in taking the time and trouble to write as you did. I am most grateful. Sometimes in these troubled days I am inclined to believe the only sanity left in on the gridiron. For many years now I have placed my faith in the men of athletics, particularly football, and seldom, if ever, have they let me down. I am overwhelmed by the honor that has been offered to me, and a little frightened by what is expected of me in the line of a talk. I know whatever I say, I will probably wish for a chance at an instant replay. I expect to be hearing great things about your grandson on the gridiron. With such a great coach for a grandfather, how can they miss? Again, my thanks to you, and give my best to Lois. Sincerely, Dutch”. Reagan, an old college football player himself, talks to an old buddy and college coach. Reagan started his career on radio as a football announcer at the University of Iowa in 1932. Interesting also is Reagan being frightened at giving a speech with his reputation as “The Great Communicator”. A great letter from the “Gipper” signed “Dutch” which he used for a select group of close friends. Reagan letters on football and athletics are extremely desirable and hard to find.
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| A copy of his autobiography, “An American Life” has been inscribed and signed by Ronald Reagan and by Gerald Ford. Excellent condition with dust jacket. Nice Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford signatures together in this book. |
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| An excellent 8 x 10 color photo of Ronald and Nancy Reagan has been signed “To…With very best wishes and regards, Ronald Reagan”. Nancy adds her signature “Nancy &” in front of Reagan’s signature. This inscription is entirely in Reagan’s hand. Usually, Nancy did the inscribing A handsome photo of the couple, probably as President in the White House garden.
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| A handsome 8x10 color photo of Reagan taking the oath of office. Reagan is standing with his right hand raised, Nancy Reagan holding the Bible and Chief Justice Warren Burger administering the oath. Boldly signed by Reagan.
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead June 26, 1979. “Thank you so much for your generous invitation. Nancy and are most grateful, and we want you to know how much we appreciate your thoughtfulness. At the present time, my travel schedule is so heavy that I am not able to accept your very kind invitation. But I will hold out the hope that perhaps the time will come when I can accept. In the meantime, again, my heartfelt thanks...” A nice Ronald Reagan signature on a letter signed while campaigning for President.
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| A full signature of Reagan has been matted with a photo of our 40th President. .
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| REAGAN and GORBACHEV |
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| An 8 x 10 glossy color photo of the two world leaders warmly embracing has been signed boldly by Gorbachev in blue felt tip pen. |
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$2,495 |
| A large, leather bound book entitled “The Democratic Book, 1936” has been signed by Roosevelt on a plate in the book with a hand colored engraving of the White House. This is a coffee table sized book with a mountain of information about Democratic leaders throughout the country as well as FDR’s acceptance speech, the Democratic Platform of 1936, and biographies of all the Cabinet members. It also has articles on Congress, the Supreme Court, and all the Cabinet departments. A voluminous book of information and advertising that was used as a fund raiser for the Democratic Party. It also contains reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. This was a limited edition book and because Roosevelt’s signature is on a beautiful, hand colored engraving of the White House, most of these books had this engraving removed and framed for display. This particular volume has “August A. Busch, Jr.” embossed in gold on the front cover. At this time, Busch headed the famous family that owns “Budweiser” beer. He apparently made a handsome contribution to the Democratic Party to receive this personally engraved book. A very desirable volume! Nice Franklin Roosevelt signature in a great edition.
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$1,975 |
| White House letterhead, September 23, 1935 to Senator Duncan Fletcher of Florida. “Before I leave I want to send you this note to tell you of my great happiness in the starting of the preliminary work of what I am sure what will become one of our gret4est national achievements – a transcontinental Florida Canal. I wish much that I could have been with you at the opening ceremony. Take care of yourself—you know how greatly I count on you – and I shall look forward to seeing you after I get back. Always sincerely, Franklin D. Roosevelt”. In August 1935, Roosevelt allocated $5.4 million to build a canal from Jacksonville to Ocala on the Gulf of Mexico. Some 6,000 men cleared 4,000 acres before Congress cut funding in 1936. Several later Presidents tried to revive the project, but all failed. In 1999, The St. Petersburg Times denounced it as “one of the biggest blunders in Florida history”. An excellent dark signature of Roosevelt on this letter which discusses one of Roosevelt’s major miscalculations. Roosevelt here describes this project as something that will become a great national achievement. To his dismay it never happened.
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$695 |
| One page typed letter signed on official White House letterhead, January 31, 1941. “Your heart warming birthday message is truly appreciated. Sincerest thanks for your thought of me. As ever yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt”. With original postmarked White House envelope.
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$650 |
| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead, September 10, 1928. Roosevelt writes to John Kent at the St. Ann’s Church for the Deaf in New York. “While I have gone over the matter at your suggestion regarding the deaf people with the Executive Committee, I find that there are so many demands being made on our funds that it does not seem possible to spare more for even so worthy a cause as you mentioned. Very sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt”. Roosevelt writes this letter as Governor of New York. He concludes the letter with a large dark Franklin D Roosevelt signature.
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$595 |
| One page typed letter signed as Governor of New York on “State of New York Executive Chamber” gold embossed letterhead, January 26, 1932. “Your telegram has only just reached me via the Hotel Astor. I shall hope to have the pleasure of seeing you when I am next in New York, but I cannot yet tell you when that will be. It will depend upon the legislative session…” A nice bold signature of Franklin Roosevelt concludes the letter. |
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$550 |
| One page typed letter signed on Vice President, Fidelity Deposit Co. of Maryland letterhead, Jan 29, 1925. "...I'm glad it is bringing results. The "Drive" is going better than I anticipated and it looks now as if we should come very close to raising the toal amount..." FDR raises money for polio which he contracted 4 years earlier. |
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$525 |
| One page typed letter signed, April 3, 1918 on “Navy Department, Assistant Secretary’s Office” letterhead. “Your prompt and patriotic response to the Navy’s call for binoculars, telescopes, and spy-glasses, is most appreciated. The glasses will be very useful in the prosecution of Naval Operations until victory is won. At the termination of the War, if possible, every effort will be made to return them to you, when it is hoped that you will feel compensated for any evidence of wear, by the knowledge that you have supplied ‘Eyes for the Navy’ during a very trying period on behalf of the Navy, I wish to thank you most heartily…” An excellent World War I Era letter signed by Franklin Roosevelt.
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$495 |
| One page typed letter signed as Acting Secretary of the Navy on Navy Department Letterhead, January 26, 1918. “You are hereby temporarily appointed a Warrant Officer in the United States Navy from January 23, 1918; in accordance with the provisions of an Act of Congress approved May 22, 1917; will execute your oath of office and acceptance and forward same to the Department immediately. Report to your Commanding Officer and continue on your present duties until you receive further instructions…” Written to Gunner Leo Waite, the receiving ship at Guantanamo. (Commandant, Naval Station) An excellent letter of Franklin Roosevelt appointing a Warrant Officer in the Navy. |
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| ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. |
$395 |
| An excellent signature, “Very Truly Yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt” has been matted with a portrait of Roosevelt. A nice dark autograph of Franklin Roosevelt. |
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| ROOSEVELT, THEODORE |
$2,650 |
| An inscribed and signed copy of his book “African Game Trails”, Scribner’s, 1910. After leaving the office of President, TR went on an African safari where he hunted a large variety of animals. Many of the specimens from this trip are currently in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. This book is his detailed account of this trip. Loaded with pictures of his big game trophies and the African wilderness where he lived. An attractive Theodore Roosevelt signature in one of his most famous and desirable books.
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| ROOSEVELT, THEODORE |
$1,750 |
| A handwritten letter by Theodore Roosevelt on his Sagamore Hill letterhead, December 27, 1915. Roosevelt writes to prominent financier Clarence Hungerford Mackey. “You are very kind and thoughtful; and Mrs. Roosevelt and I thank you both for the beautiful orchids and the delicious turkey—both our aesthetic and our material desires being gratified! Wasn’t that a pleasant dinner at Judge Gary’s (this was Roosevelt’s nickname for his friend, Industrialist Elbert H Gary). I was much amused at the fun the papers made over it. With renewed thanks, Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt” An excellent handwritten letter with the original envelope also addressed in Roosevelt’s hand. |
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| ROOSEVELT, THEODORE |
$1,495 |
| One page typed letter signed on official White House letterhead to Timothy Woodruff, August 10th, 1903, written from Roosevelt’s home in Oyster Bay, New York. Headed, “personal,” the president writes, “My dear Governor: I wish I could accept, but it is out of the question. From long experience I find that to go off on a trip such as you suggest means not a rest, but an immense amount of harassing extra care, simply because I am President and will be followed up. The only way I get rest is here at Oyster Bay. With heart thanks and real regret, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt.” Woodruff had served as Lieutenant Governor of New York under Roosevelt’s governorship and was serving as Lieutenant Governor under Ordell, who succeeded Roosevelt, at the time of this letter. Woodruff was a fellow wilderness conservationist with whom the president had hoped to join on the outing referenced in this letter. The two were close friends, despite the rivalry of their alma maters, Roosevelt’s Harvard and Woodruff’s Yale. |
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| ROOSEVELT, THEODORE |
$1,450 |
| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead, November 9, 1901. To one of his teachers, John Burgess at Columbia University. “I thank you. The simple truth is that your teaching was one of the formative influences in my life. You impressed me more than you will ever know. I thank you for the book. I shall read it carefully….”A superb letter of TR acknowledging the influence of a former teacher. |
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| ROOSEVELT, THEODORE |
$1,295 |
| One page typed letter signed on White House Letterhead, September 5, 1906 to his friend, Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott, “That is a really amazing poem and I’m glad you sent it to me. I send you another letter from Fleming, which I really think is worth your while reading thru. Please return it to me. It was a great pleasure to have you out here the other day. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt.” On White House Letterhead but written from his home in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. Abbott was a Congregational Clergyman, editor and author. He was associated with Henry Ward Beecher in the editorship of the “Christian Union”. In 1893 the publication changed it’s name to the “Outlook”. The “Outlook became an exponent of progressive and practical Christianity. He supported Theodore Roosevelt and the platform of the Progressive Party. After his Presidency, Roosevelt wrote for the “Outlook”. A striking Theodore Roosevelt signature on this letter.
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| ROOSEVELT, THEODORE |
$1250 |
| One page document appointing David Bower, a Second Lieutenant of Infantry, June 30, 1906. Boldly signed by Roosevelt as President and Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Engraved eagle vignette at top of military hardware vignette of flags, cannons, etc at bottom. In superb condition with bright blue embossed seal of the War Office at lower left. A handsome display piece on vellum (parchment). 13 x 18 inches. |
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| One page typed letter signed by Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, May 6, 1898. “The U.S.S. Passaic having been taken from the Naval Militia of Georgia for general service, the receipt for that vessel, signed by Lieutenant Frank D. Aiken on July 30, 1896, is herewith returned…” This letter is written on Navy Department letterhead to the Governor of Georgia. It is singed by Theodore Roosevelt as assistant Secretary of the Navy.
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| One page typed letter signed April 21, 1913 on “The Outlook” stationery “Office of Theodore Roosevelt” to Dr. Henry Waldo Coe. “I think that is the most extraordinary editorial from The Oregonian that I have ever read. I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw it. I am really obliged to you for sending it to me…” Dr Coe was a Senator from Oregon and a good friend of TR. One correction in letter in Roosevelt’s hand. With original envelope.
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| One page typed letter signed on “Police Department, President’s Office, City of New York” letterhead, July 23, 1895. “As I understand it both Postmaster General Wilson and Ex-speaker Reed have spoken before your bureau; their recommendations are good enough for me. I will speak, as you suggest, sometime between October 14 and December 1; the precise date I could not yet settle myself. The subject I would probably take would be ‘The Enforcement of Law’. The price you name, two hundred and fifty dollars, is satisfactory. Yours Truly, Theodore Roosevelt”. A nice letter of Roosevelt written on the desirable letterhead of the Police Department of New York City.
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| One page typed letter signed by Roosevelt on Metropolitan Magazine letterhead, December 19, 1917. “I appreciate your letter in the North American so much that I am taking the liberty of sending you a little book containing my Princeton lectures which has just been published…” A clear full signature of Roosevelt concludes the letter.
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| His signature has been matted with a portrait of the President and former hero of the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill. |
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| Twenty seventh President of the United states and Supreme Court Chief Justice. Typed letter signed on his letterhead with a handwritten addition "Personal" to Herbert Andrews, June 17, 1918. "...It would not do for me to take any part in the primary with Mr. Foss. Mr. Foss was a warm friend of mine and if elected as senator, he would make a very respectable senator. I could not think of taking part in a primary between two republicans in a state of which I am not a citizen, unless it be against such an infernal fool and nuisance as Thompson..." Nice political content. |
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| Only man to be both President and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. One page typed letter signed to Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, on White House Letterhead, June 20, 1911. “Please accept for Mrs. Schroeder and yourself Mrs. Taft’s and my warm thanks for the kind words of your telegram of June 19th….” A nice bold William Taft signature. |
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead, September 21, 1912. “I have your letter of September 17. I have written letters to Charlie Swift and to James Hoyt , inviting them to come see me. I don’t know who will be the appointees to the vacancies occurring in the Brigadier-Generalships this fall and winter. ..” A nice Presidential letter of Taft with original postmarked White House envelope. |
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| The only man to serve as President and as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. One page typed letter signed by Taft as President on official White House letterhead, January 9, 1911. He write to Charles Jennings, the Superintendent of the New London, Ct. Public Schools. “I have yours of January 6th, with the class picture of my brother Peter. I thank you sincerely for sending it to me. I shall have it framed, and it will always remind me of your kindness. Sincerely yours, William H. Taft"
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| An official card imprinted “The White House, Washington” has been signed and dated by Taft. In excellent condition with portrait of Taft.
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| A large, dark signature of our 27th President, who also served as a Chief Supreme Court Justice, has been matted with a portrait. |
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| A Closing salutation and signature has been matted with a portrait of our 12th President, “Very Respectfully Sir, Your Ob’t Serv’t, Z. Taylor”. Taylor died in office and his autograph material is scarce.
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead from Independence, Missouri, February 19, 1960 to Paul Nachtman. “Replying to your letter of February 2, it is not possible for me to make an engagement now to attend the dinner for the Mayor of New York. Later on you might get in touch with me after I have had a little vacation. I will see then what I can do….” Truman then adds a lengthy hand written postscript, “Those terrific friends of mine in Washington succeeded in breaking a rib for me and it’s been hurting ever since. So you see they can kill you with kindness as well as a club! But it was worth it”. Nachtman was a judge from the National Labor Relations Board. A superb witty letter of Truman. Handwritten material of Truman is extremely rare. Occasionally we see a one or two word postscript, but this is a lengthy one that shows the famous Truman sense of humor.
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead, November, 15, 1949, to Congressman James Roosevelt. “Dear Jimmie, Thanks a lot for your letter of the 8th, calling my attention to an article for the December issue of the American Mercury. I shall certainly read it with a great deal of interest. I hope everything is going well with you. Sincerely yours, Harry Truman.” James Roosevelt was a United States Congressman and the son of Franklin D. Roosevelt. A nice Harry Truman autograph. With original postmarked White House envelope. |
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| One page typed letter signed by Truman on White House letterhead, November 22, 1951 to Secretary of State Dean Acheson. “Dear Dean, I certainly appreciated your telegram of the 20th. You’re doing a great job over there as I told you in the formal reply to your message. We’re having the usual merry-go-round here and I guess that’ll continue for sometime to come. I made a speech in Washington the other night on the political situation. It seems to have made some impression on the country. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Harry Truman”. A nice Harry Truman signature on a difficult to find letter between a President and his Secretary of State. |
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| His autobiography, “Memoirs, by Harry S. Truman” has been inscribed and signed by “Give ‘em hell, Harry”. Two volumes in fine condition.
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| One page typed letter signed on White House Letterhead, August 9, 1948 to Daniel Poling, Editor of the Christian Herald Magazine. “I appreciated your note of the 5th and I understand your situation on Tuesday. The report and suggested use of the commission with a few additional names to help implement a program as suggested is a good one…” The commission mentioned was to become the President’s Commission on Religion and Welfare in the Armed Services.
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| December 10, 1948 typed letter signed on white house letterhead to John O'Hare, President of the Tobacco Workers International Union. "...It was indeed a great pleasure to receive your message of congratulations...I am deeply grateful to you and your associates for your helpfulness, and with the cooperation of all I shall continue to use my best efforts toward bringing about a successful conclusion to the far-reaching issues before us..." Nice letter from our 33rd President. |
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| One page typed letter signed on United States Senate Letterhead, January 12, 1943. written to Captain R. B. Burrus, Headquarters First Service Command. “ Thanks a lot for yours of the sixth inclosing me the article from the Boston Herald. It was interesting and shows the trend of Mr. Byrd’s mind…” Harry adds a handwritten postscript “Hope you are not freezing as a result of fuel shortage. My best to the family.” A nice war date letter of Truman with a rare handwritten postscript.
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| An 8 x 10 black and white photo of Truman as United States Senator from Missouri. He is shown seated at his desk in a close-up photo in suit and tie. Truman inscribes at the bottom of the photo “To…, The best and most loyal of secretaries with best wishes for a long and happy life. Harry Truman, USS, Mo.” A handsome photo.
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| One page typed letter signed on his personal letterhead from Independence, Missouri, February 5, 1963 to Congressman James Roosevelt. “Dear Jim: Thanks a lot for your note of January 30th. It was a pleasure indeed to talk to you this morning and I was more than happy to hear from you. I sincerely hope that everything is going well with you and that it will continue to go that way. Sincerely yours, Harry Truman.” James Roosevelt was a United States Congressman and the son of Franklin D. Roosevelt. An attractive Harry Truman signature on this letter.
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| One page typed letter signed by Truman as Senator on Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce letterhead, March 4, 1942. “I appreciate very much your letter of the tenth, regarding Mr. Robert Hannegan. I like Mr. Hannegan, I think he is a capable lawyer and I am very sure he will make a very good Collector of Internal Revenue…” Robert Hannegan was the Commissioner of Internal Revenue from 1943- 1945 and then went on to become the Postmaster General until 1947. |
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| Tyler became President after William Henry Harrison died after only thirty days in office in 1841. Annexed Texas and remained loyal to Virginia following its secession. His signature has been matted with a portrait of our 10th President.
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| A handwritten message to the U.S. Senate regarding a resolution of Dec. 30, 1839. Signed as President Jan. 5, 1841, one page. |
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| WASHINGTON, GEORGE |
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| A membership certificate of the “Society of the Cincinnati” has been signed by Washington as the First President of the organization. This document appointed William Piatt, a captain from New Jersey as a member of the Society. It is signed on May 24, 1784. The Society of the Cincinnati was an organization formed by the officers who had fought in the Revolutionary War. An ornate certificate was designed by Pierre L”Enfant who also designed and laid out the Capitol City of Washington. Along the lower half of this certificate is a scene depicting an American soldier in a suit of armor holding an American flag with an eagle perched on his shoulder. Lightening bolts from the talons of the eagle strike at a crowned female figure of Britannia representing the Queen of England and a lion representing the King of England. They are being pushed towards an ocean behind them which is filled with sailing ships. At lower right a winged cherub blows a horn of peace. The King and Queen are being symbolically driven back across the sea, leaving a new independent American nation. An eagle and cloud vignette is centered at the top of the parchment. Many people consider these the most beautiful of all early American documents. The organization is the oldest genealogical society in the United States. The organization still exists today and is open to all lineal male descendents of the original members. It is named for the famous Roman soldier, Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus, who at a time of peril to his country had abandoned his plough in the field to serve the State, and who when the danger was over, laid down his arms and left the army to return home to life as a farmer. This was the situation with the patriots who, unlike the British, who fought with a professional army, were farmers and civilians and who returned to their farms after fighting the war. The city of Cincinnati, Ohio is actually named for the Society of the Cincinnati and not the other way around. The organization maintains a current headquarters in Washington, D.C. Most all Society of the Cincinnati documents are in poor states of preservation today, and have very faded signatures of Washington. The piece we are offering is in very good condition with a solid signature of George Washington. The document is also countersigned by Secretary Henry Knox. Knox later became our first Secretary of War under Washington. A magnificent document that is often the highlight of any collection!
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| WASHINGTON, GEORGE |
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| A one page document signed by Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the United States discharging a soldier from the Revolutionary War Army, May 5, 1783. A bold George Washington signature on this handsome piece makes it great for display. With portrait of Washington.
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| A clear, bold George Washington signature has been matted with a portrait of our first president. |
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| One page typed letter signed as President on White House letterhead, August 22, 1914 to the head of the Shubert Theater. “I am very much complimented that you should wish to include me among the historical characters represented in the spectacular playlet which you are planning, but I hope that you will excuse me. If you will permit me to do so, may I not suggest that it would be much best not to include any person now living?...” It sounds like Wilson doesn’t want an actor portraying him on the stage. An interesting Presidential letter.
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| One page typed letter signed on White House letterhead, Dec. 26, 1916. “Thank you with all my heart for the beautiful Joan. I shall prize it for its own sake and because of the affection which prompted you to send it. We have had a very happy Christmas, and all the happier because of the generous affection of friends like yourself, whose trust and confidence are dear to us…". Nice dark Woodrow Wilson signature on this presidential letter. |
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| One page typed letter signed on Princeton University letterhead, March 8, 1910. “It is very kind of you to suggest that I speak at the meeting in celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of the founding of you school which you are arranging for Commencement Week, but I sincerely regret that it is not possible for me to come. That is the season of the year when it is really imperative for me to be at home. I am very much complimented that you should wish me to come and regret exceedingly that I cannot…Woodrow Wilson.” |
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| One page typed letter signed as President of Princeton University on University letterhead, May 31, 1910. “I….wish to express my appreciation of the desire expressed…that I should prepare an address to new voters. I am very sorry to say that this is the busiest season of the academic year with me and that I fear it is extremely improbable that I shall find time to do this…our commencement occurring on June 14th, but I will do my best to find some hours of leisure in which I can sketch such an address…It is certainly a most interesting and important piece of work and I should like to do it if at all possible…” Wilson sounds like he wants to practice his speech making. He would become Governor of New Jersey in 1911 and beat Taft and Theodore Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1912. |
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| One page typed letter signed by Wilson on Princeton University, President’s Room letterhead, May 6, 1907. “A multitude of engagements has prevented my writing you in full concerning the block sketch plans which you sent me. I must beg that you will pardon my delay. To talk it over in person will be infinitely better, and I am delighted to hear that you can be here on Thursday. I would be glad if you might make it convenient to let me see you on Thursday morning about 11:00…” This letter is written to noted architect Ralph Cram concerning his plans for a Princeton block. A nice strong Woodrow Wilson signature on this piece.
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