Price: $675.00

V.g.; clean and bright; mounting traces on verso.

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This commission appoints Godfrey Weitzel Lt. Col. of Engineers. Graduating second in his class at West Point in 1855, Weitzel (1835-1884) served with distinction commanding a division at Port Hudson, at Bermuda Hundred and Fort Fisher, and was eventually given charge of the 25 th Corps, the only all-black corps in the history of the American army, which had the honor of being the first Union troops into Richmond. This was Weitzel’s last promotion; he died two years later.

Light creasing along edges and corners; one vertical crease at center, five horizontal creases.

	Price: $875.00

A thank you note (possibly an inaugural gift, for the letter was penned 22 days after Buchanan took office). “I accept with much pleasure the beautifully prepared Buck’s head which you have done me the honor of presenting to me. It has now an appropriate place in the White House where it has been much admired.”

Light soiling, not effecting legibility, with 1” tear on left margin 2 ¼” from bottom, not effecting text.

	Price: $225.00

Selected correspondence of the 41st President. Very good; dust jacket. Signed on the president’s personal book plate.

	Price: $225.00

Light wear of dust jacket; else very good. Signed.

	Price: $1,500.00

President Cleveland responds to a request of two Civil Service commissioners for a judgment regarding the appointment of a chief in the Interior Department without giving a civil service examination. After reviewing applicable rules, he concludes that advice that Eaton and McGregory gave the Secretary of the Interior to hire a Chief of the Division of Accounts without civil service examination was correct. An archival endorsement is on verso.

Letter probably in hand of clerk, with Cleveland 's sig. & closing salutation; sig. is fainter than text, but clear; includes 3 horiz. & 1 vert. fold lines w/ small ch. starting at intersections & edges; hole in upper left corner where it was once tied into a bundle of documents; U. S. Civil Service Commission stamp in upper left corner; 2 light stains on front do not mar text; usual toning; else v.g.

	Price: $475.00

A strong signature; some small marginal staining.

	Price: $1,500.00

Each cover is neatly addressed by typewriter to a Waco, Texas collector and autographed by the state’s sitting governor by 1979; among them is future president Bill Clinton, who has signed the Arkansas cover along the bottom bar of the cancellation. Other prominent signers include Dick Thornburgh (PA), Lamar Alexander (TN), Jim Thompson (IL), Hugh Carey (NY), Jerry Brown (CA), John Rockefeller IV (WV), Dixie Lee Ray (WA), and Bruce Babbitt (AZ).

All fine; housed in protective plastic sleeves in a small blue vinyl cover album.

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Apparently really craving some pancakes, Coolidge writes “I wish you would send me ten or a dozen gallons of maple syrup. I suppose you have that amount that you can let me have. If you do not have that much to sell, you can probably get the balance from Walter Lynds. I shall not need more than twelve gallons.”

Very light soiling, with center fold. No syrup stains evident.

	Price: Net...$3,250.00

The signature has been framed by a hand drawn rectangular inked line and crossed Confederate flags – First National flag and the St. Andrews Cross battle flag. Executed in ink and watercolor (red and blue, with brown and bronze staffs).

A striking display piece, all the more intriguing because the artwork most probably was accomplished by Davis 's daughter Varina Anne, who is known to have painted similar items. Born in the Confederate White House, the “First Daughter of the Confederacy,” Varina Anne, wrote several novels before her death in 1898 at age 34.

Clean, with some overall toning, but of very fine appearance; 6-1/2 x 4-1/2 inches (sight), museum mounted; framed in a brown wood frame 11-3/4 x 9-1/2 inches. (Photographed through the glass, original is much brighter).

	Price: $795.00

On February 28, 1958, James J. Fuld wrote to President Eisenhower, suggesting that “it would be a nice custom if the Presidents would send joint Greetings to their successors, so that each successor, as he becomes President, would receive a joint Greeting signed by his predecessors,” and going on to describe how such a tradition could be implemented, including a proposed sample ‘greeting form’ for each president to sign before he left office. Eisenhower replies “Thank you for your interesting suggestion. I shall not discard it, but my immediate reaction is that since the idea was not started with our first President, it would be presumptuous of me to initiate such a procedure. However, I shall discuss the matter with some of my colleagues.” Includes copy of Fuld’s letter and sample signature form.

	Price: $1,250.00

One of the finest memoirs written by any president, being “A Personal Account of World War II.” In his letter, Ike replies to a man who wished to give this book to his nephew: “….I deeply appreciate your comments on CRUSADE IN EUROPE, although I find your compliment a little bit overwhelming. However, I value it because of its sincerity and I hope that your nephew will at least in part agree with you.”

Both Eisenhower's and the uncles gifting letter are pasted on the inside rear board and flyleaf. Housed in a clamshell box.

	Price: $2,500.00

Ike’s fine memoirs of his presidential years. In the light of recent re-evaluations, these need to be read with more attention.

Both Fine.

	Price: $675.00

A smiling “Ike” is in uniform, arms held high and standing before the microphones of NBC and WINX.

Inscribed: “To Mr. Charles Perkins / with best wishes / Dwight D. Eisenhower.”

Slightly nicked frame.

	Price: $1,850.00

General Eisenhower very lightly smudged this autograph while signing, but it is still bold.

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This commission appoints Lewis C[ass] Hunt (1824-1886) as First Lieutenant in the Fourth Infantry. A West Pointer, Cass had served in Mexico and in the Civil War, were he was wounded at Seven Pines and brevetted multiple times,. Hunt remained in the army for the rest of his life, dying as a colonel.

Small stain at lower right of document, not effecting text; usual fold lines.

	Price: $1,250.00

Fillmore had one of the most extensive libraries of any president. The author wished to illustrate some of the horrors war had brought to his state of Missouri – “No state has suffered more.…”

Withdrawn from Buffalo Hist. Soc. (inside stamp); minor scrapping to front wrap; minor fold through middle; else v.g., even a bit fresh. Fillmore's writing is bold and large. The “255” is his library shelf number.

A Bust Photograph of the smiling Congressman, signed.

	Price: $575.00

	Price: Net...$1,350.00

In full: "Accept my thanks for your kind telegram of the 7 th inst. The manner of my nomination was more gratifying than the fact itself."

At this time, Garfield was elected by the Ohio legislature to succeed Allen Thurman as Senator; on Jan. 10 th, the Milwaukee Sentinel wrote that he “is exceptionally clean for a man who has been engaged for twenty years in active politics.” Thanking you for your kindness.”

Excellent; bold in a finely written script; 2 soft fold lines, one through the sig.

	Price: SOLD

A birthday greeting to “My Dear General Daugherty,” with comments on a quick recovery from illness, as well as on the increasing frequency of birthdays for both of them. Daugherty was one of the “Ohio Gang”, served as Harding’s campaign manager in 1920 and was his controversial Attorney General who, among other things, pardoned Eugene V. Debs. Daugherty was forced to resign in 1924 as a result of a U.S. Senate investigation. Daugherty’s 1932 book, The Inside Story of the Harding Tragedy (with Thomas Dixon) attempted to clear his reputation.

Very light smudging; horizontal folding creases across center of both pages. Harding’s hand-written presidential letters are scarce and desirable.

	Price: $875.00

“I have your letter of November 30 th, and notice your suggestion of willingness to serve on the Inter State Commerce Commission. The number of applications is large and most of the gentlemen who have been named are men of character and influence. I am glad you are philosopher enough to understand that in a matter of this ort I can only wait until the applications are all in and then address myself to them in a judicial way to decide what appointment, on the whole, ought to be made…When you were on the bench you were never compelled to punish a man unless you found him unworthy – (guilty); but unfortunately I am every day compelled to inflict disappointments upon those who I highly esteem and who are worthy of regard and recognition.”

Lightly soiled and foxed, with three folding creases, one horizontal, two vertical, but not effecting legibility at all.

	Price: $950.00

A commissary return, signed as aide de camp to “Mad” Anthony Wayne in the Indiana Territory.

	Price: $500.00

“I have your letter of June 21 st. I was glad to see the expeditious manner in which you settled the insurance question. It is a fine service.”

With one fold; very good.

	Price: $3,250.00

First edition in English of this lavishly illustrated landmark scientific work, "one of the first technological books of modern times;" translated, with annotations, by the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Clark Hoover, and his wife, Lou Henry. Hoover , a mining engineer before entering politics, annotated this edition; Lou, a former Latin teacher, was responsible for the bulk of the translation. Includes a life of Agricola, and an appendix of his works. One of an estimated 1476 copies printed ( Norman 21), the number 1220 stamped on title-page. With reproductions of all 270 woodcut diagrams and illustrations included in the 1556 first Latin edition. [Honneyman I, 36. Hoover 28. See Dibner, Heralds of Science 88 (1556 first edition).]

Interior clean. Light wear to spine; 3.5” tear along joint; but an extremely good inscribed copy.

	Price: $1,750.00

An avid fisherman, Hoover was also a conservationist. Herein he extols the virtues of fishing, but concludes with a protest against over-fishing (“We must have more fish in proportion to water”) and gives a proposed solution.

Excellent, in its original glassine covering. More scarce than its numbers would imply, especially signed!

The cover is addressed in another hand to “Wm. Donelson Esqr. / near Nashville / Tennessee” and bears a good reddish-orange “City of Washington” townmark and straightline stamped “Free”. Donelson was one of Jackson’s “turncoat” nephews with whom he had some legal spats.

Some edgewear and soiling, as common with such covers; a short tear extends through the “d” of sig., but overall v.g., Jackson’s writing dark and bold.

	Price: $1,650.00

	Price: $3,850.00

An intriguing letter with fine association to Jackson, the hero of the battle of New Orleans. Peire had been an infantry major who served under him during the War of 1812 and was brevetted for gallant conduct at New Orleans. Soon after Jackson's inauguration, Peire asked for a consular appointment; declined, he pressed the appointment again while visiting Washington.

Here Jackson writes, “I should be glad to have a little conversation with you, and for this purpose request that you will do me the favor to call upon me, as soon as you can make it convenient.” That conversation did not help Peire receive a consulate, though in 1834 Jackson did name him customs surveyor at New Orleans.

Signing a large “Andrew,” he cramps the “son” of Jackson as he runs out of paper. Excellent; a small ink blotch at the signature end was made by Jackson himself; lt. soil on leaf, which has two small mounting stains at the corners. An outstanding White House example.

	Price: $325.00

Very good; rough lower edge; sm. tear in margin.

	Price: $18,500.00

With this act, signed in print by George Washington as President, John Adams as Vice-President, and Frederick A. Muhlenberg as Speaker of the House, certain salaries are enacted: for the “chief clerk of the auditor” a sum of $200; for “clerks employed in the several offices…reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the removal of Congress” from New York to Philadelphia; and for “the assistant secretary of the treasury” to have a sum above his regular salary.

Jefferson’s signature is large and bold, resting below one of three light fold lines; fresh and clean; handsomely framed with a repro of the Rembrandt Peale portrait of Jefferson .

	Price: $6,500.00

A fine example from his later years.

Reinforced along folds and repaired tear well clear of signature, but goes through “Thomas”.

	Price: Net...$2,850.00

Johnson asks Gideon Welles about an appointment to the “ Naval School ” for a fellow Tennessean: “…You will please inform me if there is a vacancy from the first Congressional District of Tennessee.”

V.g.; vert. fold.

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An order to “Affix the Seal of the United States ” to a “Warrant for the Conditional pardon of William S. Donnan.” On the usual thin, light blue paper. Fold marks; else v.g. with a strong ink signature.

	Price: $3,850.00

A choice pose, doubtless as President, showing Johnson at three-quarter length, seated in the famous “Brady chair”, with painted background drapery. Although the original image was Brady’s, this carte bears none of his markings and may be a pirated version.

Choice, dark tones; signature neat and clear, although a bit underinked on the “h”; card mount exceptionally crisp, clean and white. In all, a superb example, and very rare! On dark brown mat in wooden frame, 7.5 x 9 in.

	Price: $2,200.00

An unusually lengthy letter concerning that countries recent calamities.

“I have given careful consideration to your letter on the problems which have been created by the eruptions of the Irazu Volcano. At the outset, I want you to know that the prolonged ordeal of a close friend and neighbor is a matter of great concern to me. In particular, I sympathize deeply with the brave people of Cartago, who have endured this threat to their lives and property and whose hopes for a lasting solution have been repeatedly broken….” Stating that our two governments, along with the Alliance for Progress have done much, which “success lies in working energetically together.” LBJ says he has directed technical experts to be made available “in developing and implementing the watershed reforestation and conservation measures” about which Orlich had written. He assures Orlich continued support for the “great Costa Rican people.”

V.g.; file holes at top margin affect nothing; clean; fresh.

	Price: $1,500.00

Strauss had been an unpaid assistant to Hoover, when the later conducted relief efforts during the First World War. In full: “You are most thoughtful to suggest taking notice of the ninetieth birthday of President Hoover. Not only do I believe that your idea has great merit, but I intend t do something about it. President Hoover is a great man, and he deserves the Nation’s affection and gratitude. Thank you so much for your wise counsel.”

Strauss had been a rear admiral, Secretary of Commerce under President Eisenhower, and chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, among many other public posts.

	Price: $675.00

“To Shel Newberger --- / with best wishes, / Lyndon Johnson”.

	Price: $575.00

LBJ was always happy to sign this authorized biography, an intimate portrait by a respected Washington journalist and close personal friend, and a book which the subject really liked. Inscribed “To Thomas Flannery --- With best wishes, Lyndon Johnson”; a presentation copy in anticipation of the 1964 Democratic Convention in August of 1964; includes form letter referring to book on Democratic National Committee letterhead, dated June 12, 1994, addressed to “My dear fellow delegate”, and signed by John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Light rubbing & bump; light chipping of dust jacket; else very good.

	Price: $2,250.00

Written on “U.S. Senate, Committee on labor and Public Welfare” stationery.

A fascinating letter in which the new senator is reaching out for an “up-to-date State list of Italian organizations.” Due to the amount of hard work she did on the campaign, “I have hesitated to further impose on your generous support.” He then relates that he had earlier “introduced(ed)…a Resolution calling for a Free Plebiscite to be held in the Territory of Trieste ” (which he had visited the year before); “because of the natural interest of the people of Italian extraction in this problem,” he wishes to send copies of that Resolution to them. Kennedy also states that “it will be most helpful to have a list of other nationality group organizations and officials…I would otherwise appreciate very much hearing from you occasionally as to events or developments in your area (such as births, marriages, deaths, area issues, etc.) of which you feel I should be aware….”

V.g.; clean; usual folds.

	Price: $575.00

Gold embossed image of the U.S. Capitol.

Very good; fresh.

	Price: $550.00

Signed in blue ink; a shadow in the picture lightly obscures the “ald” in “Ronald” ; else very good.

	Price: $300.00

Mrs. Roosevelt, dressed in a formal black gown, is seated at a carved table, under a portrait of James Monroe.

Light and small signature in lower right corner.

flaking at lower right, and at decollete.