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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 25th 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: $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.

	Price: $275.00

Just finishing his first month as President, Clinton appears at “Chillicothe Economic Discussion with President Bill Clinton” held at Chillicothe High School.

A bold signature on the cover; excellent overall.

	Price: Net...$875.00

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: $375.00

Thanking him for his letter.

	Price: $575.00

"If elected to the high office of Vice-President, I hope my conduct of that office will be such, that you will not regret the work you did to put me there."

	Price: .$575.00

Thanking him for his stay in Indianapolis.

	Price: $250.00

Inscribed:

"For my friend (illegible)/From Charles Dawes"

Lower left corner has a treble and bass clef in a different hand and ink, as well as something (perhaps a date?) scratched out. Dawes taught himself to play piano and flute and was a generous supporter of the Chicago Grand Opera. Perhaps the recipient was a local or more famous musician or singer, perhaps concerned that his or her wereabouts on that day might be ascertained by the inscription?

Photo bears copyright mark from "J.D. Toloff" Evanston, IL. Dawes was long-time Evanston resident. His home serves as the home to the Evanston History Center.

	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: $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: $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.

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	Price: $775.00

Fillmore is known for establishing the Library in the White House; he had an extensive personal library of over 5,000 volumes, one of the largest of any president.

Very good; solid; strong ink signatures; spine lty. chipped at ends; rubbed at bottom; lt. bump.

A Bust Photograph of the smiling Congressman, signed.

	Price: $575.00

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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: $125.00

Thanking him for a picture he sent.

	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 court 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: $375.00

Also includes newspaper clipping of Disarmament Conference

	Price: $375.00

Thanks for helping his candidacy. “…I thank you for the expression of confidence.”

	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.

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	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: $325.00

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

	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: $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: $1,250.00

A half length, 3/4 seated view, inscribed by a calligrapher "To Earnest Morgan/With My Best Wishes. Boldy signed Lyndon B. Johnson.

The dedicatee, a Johnson "hill country" native and Southwest Texas State Teachers College classmate, worked under L.B.J. in the National Youth Adminstration on the 1930s and recalled him as a taskmaster worker who used "every curse word I have ever heard, and some combinations I have never heard."

Fine appearance; in bronze-finish, wood frame. Overall, 12.5 x 15.25 in.

	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: $2,450.00

A full FDR signature beneath a handsome, full-colored lithographic portrait of the White House.

Originally bound into a 1936 Democratic convention subscriber’s book, this is one of the most attractive presentations of any presidential signature.

	Price: $1,750.00

V.g.; lt. overall toning; very small mounting traces on verso.

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	Price: $6,750.00

One of Roosevelt 's finest hunting books, being mainly a compilation of articles that had previously appeared in various magazines.

A large, bold signature, signed while President. Excellent w/ minor rubbing; the nicest copy we've seen.

	Price: $3,250.00

Signed on his penultimate day as president, to the Marshal for the Southern District of New York.

Certainly his most sought-after book of the many he wrote, describing his time as Colonel of the 1 st US Volunteer Cavalry, which he took to Cuba and made famous at Santiago.

Clean throughout with his bold inscription on the front fly. The book itself is worn, especially at the top of the spine, though the lettering is readable; the hinges are cracked but attached and could be repaired.

	Price: $3,250.00

"To Jay S. Slocum (?) Esq./With regards of/Theodore Roosevelt/April 19, 1904.

Signed on mount, as president. Photo copyright by Pach Bros. 1898 N.Y.

	Price: $575.00

Requesting articles on his work.

	Price: $750.00

An interesting letter concerning Dr. Eigenmann’s zoological work “I very heartily endorse his plan.”

	Price: $50.00

Accepting invitation to meet William G. Irwin. With letter dated May 6, 1918 to William Irwin from Eigenmann extending the invitation.

	Price: $475.00

An invitation to “break bread” when he’s in New York. “Three cheers for you!”

	Price: $1,250.00

“…I care for nothing for the past, except insofar as it affects the future…I am with any man who in the stormy days through which we are passing…takes the right stand….”

	Price: $375.00

This fascinating piece of ephemera illustrates the populist appeal of T.R. among ex-Confederates. The N. B. Forrest Camp in Chattanooga sent this card to their members reminding them of their May 2, 1905 meeting. The humorous illustration thereon shows a caricatured Teddy holding a smoking rifle (labeled “TR” on the stock), and surrounded by six dead bears. The caption reads “We’re somethin’ on killing bars ourselves.” The card notifies that “Reunion & Memorial Day” will be the chief subjects of the meeting.

Verso shows that the card was addressed in pencil to the Nashville office of Confederate Veteran magazine, the very popular organ of the U.C.V. It bears a William McKinley 1 cent postage, cancelled twice – in Chattanooga and Nashville. The association of Nathan Bedford Forrest with the Brahmin Roosevelt is quite interesting, reflecting the values of individualism and self-reliance that the Confederate veterans apparently perceived in both men.

Gouged at upper right hand corner with minor loss; else lightly worn at extremes with usual toning.

Electors for seventeen districts are listed below.

Excellent; clean, save for a small marginal brown spot away from printing.

	Price: $395.00

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A chest-up, near-profile view of Truman seated at his desk, inspecting some papers. Deep black tones; linen finish. Signed in black fountain pen at left side, over the papers (the only sizable area, besides his face, affording enough contrast): “Kind regards to / Julius Young / from / Harry S Truman / 1-19-60 ”.

Quite fine, w/some faint creasing in lower right corner.

	Price: $950.00

Tyler sends an order to the bank of Corcoran & Riggs, placing a credit order from the Secretary of the Treasury.

	Price: $12,500.00

"Free/G. Washington" as private citizen, on folded cover addressed in his hand to col. Clement Biddle in Philadelphia. Although undated, this was sent from Mt. Vernon ca 1786.

Very fine, a sharp and dark example of Washington's Full Franking signature. Light file folds (one through signature), small, faint waterstain clear of signature, sealed tear at top.

	Price: $13,500.00

As “General and Commander in Chief”, Washington certifies that “Cornelius Hendrickson Private in the 1st N.Y. Regiment, having faithfully served Six Years and three Months and being “inlisted” for the war only, is hereby discharged.…” In addition he is honored with the “Badge of Merit.” Countersigned by J. Trumbull Jr.

sual overall lt. browning; fold lines, w/ 3 sm. intersect holes; a large stain at upper right margin, a smaller one near the bottom. Nonetheless, it has a pleasing appearance of age, while Washington’s signature is large and bold.

A BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION: Museum framed with a hand-painted, early 19 century lithograph titled, “GEORGE WASHINGTON / First President of The United States; the red, yellow, and green colors still being vibrant! Matting bears hand-drawn rule lines.

	Price: $675.00

“I am a little puzzled by your letter of November twenty-sixth. The appointment of a Superintendent of Insurance for the District of Columbia lies with the Commissioners entirely, does it not? I conjecture from your letter that it is my advice you want and not my action. As for my advice, I should be very willing to abide by your and Mr. Siddon’s judgment in the matter. You evidently know your man and feel that you are on firm ground.”

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Clay was Lincoln's "beau ideal of a statesman."

On an autograph address leaf, with remnant of his seal. To George Getz, Esq./Reading, PA. Circular date stamp (in red) reads Washington, DC/April 21.

Scanned through the glass, brighter in person. Framed with engaving, entire at click-thru.

	Price: $3,900.00

A handsome sepia-tone photograph printed on textured paper showing Twain sitting in a rattan chair, smoking a pipe.

Inscription and signature dark; the image slightly pale. In fine condition.

	Price: $3,950.00

A handsome sepia-toned photograph showing Clemens from the waist up.

Inscription and signature dark; image is crisp with a bold tonality.

	Price: $1,500.00

This short note on letterhead certifies that William Baker was employed by Cody’s show (as a “cavalryman”), and that he did a satisfactory job.

Clean letter w/ 2 vert and 1 horiz folds; type lt. faded; sig. v. lt. faded but still clear; else v.g.

	Price: $575.00

Mounted on a special hand-made decorative card, also bearing a likeness of the inventor. Overall 5 x 3 inches.

Placed onto a green mat, ready for framing.

	Price: $14,500.00

Signing as President of the Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, he appoints one Peter Stephen du Ponceau, Esq. as “a Notary and Tabellion public, and sworn Interpreter of the English French Italian and Spanish Languages for said Commonwealth.” Countersigned by James Trimble for J. Armstrong, Jr. Secretary. A Commonwealth seal attaches this document to a larger French manuscript, bearing the notary seal of Mr. Du Ponceau.

A large, bold Franklin signature, not affected by any of the folds. Some toning, foxing; folds with minor losses and tears. Attached is a manuscript entirely in French, signed by a Notary; it has more significant staining and losses, though still handsome.

	Price: $4,850.00

Hamilton issued this “Circular” to correct an omission in a previously published document. This Circular provides for the inclusion of private ships and vessels: for compensation in the delivery of letters and packets from one port to another.

Strong ink signature; overall toning; sm. marks at edges.

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	Price: $4,600.00

As governor of Texas, Houston orders that the state Treasurer transfer money from the “contingency fund of the Executive to that of the Attorney General, and take his receipt for the same.” On the verso, writing from the “Treasurers Office,” Attorney General J. W. Tennell writes acknowledging the receipt of “one Hundred Dollars in Exchequer Bills as within specified.”

Excellent with bold ink writing; lt. fold lines and lt. show-through. A fine example.

Probably clipped off the end of a letter, Marshall writes: “I shall return to Richmond in September should I not be prevented by some unlooked for cause, and I shall hope to hear from you. Farewell my dear brother. With the warmest wishes for your happiness I am your affectionate / J Marshall”.

Uniformly browned; laid down on board. Clear, bold writing. A nice example of the very man who established the prestige of the Supreme Court and became the principal founder of judicial review.

	Price: $1,650.00

	Price: $525.00

A jape at the expense of the "fair sex," evidently written by some pseudo-misogynist but based on a real incident (one which may have left legal traces, if the text is true to circumstance).

The verses tell of a group of young women, the "Damned Hard Cases," who spurn the fellows and "get a sleigh, fast nags & oysters / Whiskey to make them high & boisterous" and have a Bacchanalian night, "Screaming all the way to steady Wauwatosa...Now since this time, somewhat ashamed / (One horse you know was badly lamed / And the owner, too, has brought a suit) / These Damned Hard Cases by repute / Finding suits will come whatever course they take / Prefer a lover 's suit, to any other make, / And so they now extend their hands / Hope soon to be in Wedlock's holy bands / Joined to those they once did so deride / When the Damned Hard Cases took a silly ride." The accompanying sketch shows about a dozen females in blue cloaks and bonnets with red mufflers, riding in a sledge labelled "D.H.C." One woman stands, diriving a pair of ribby horses; another stands holding a bottle a loft (as the wind carries away her bonnet).

Placards are visible among the rest, reading "Womans Rights," "Celibacy," "Opposition to Male Men," "No Beaux" and "Old Maids Forever." In the far distance is a sketchy group labelled "Police" who are apparently in hot pursuit. A transcript of the poem is available, download it here.

Mss. toned a long right edge, w/slight roughness, but both pieces basically very good. An amusing pair.