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SHERMAN "THE ICEBERG" ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/11/1956 - HFSID 83572SHERMAN ADAMS Eisenhower's Chief of Staff, who had practically run the government from the President's bedside after the heart attack, responds to a well-wisher on White House stationery Typed Letter signed "Sherman Adams" as Assistant to the President, 1 page, 6½x9. On White House letterhead to Salem J.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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SHERMAN "THE ICEBERG" ADAMS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/02/1952 - HFSID 83573SHERMAN ADAMS. TLS: "Sherman Adams" as Assistant to President-elect Eisenhower, 1p, 5¾x7¾. New York, N.Y., 1952 December 2. To Mr. and Mrs. Salem Robinson, Miami, Florida. Written less than one month after Eisenhower's election as President.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/24/1924 - HFSID 274951ROSCOE "FATTY" ARBUCKLE Arbuckle writes to his estranged wife, who had defended him during his scandalous trials Autograph Letter signed: "Roscoe", 4p, 6x9½. Louisville, KentuckySeptember 4, 1924.
Sale Price $2,550.00
$3,000.00
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JAMES T. AUBREY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/29/1979 - HFSID 31725TV and movie executive James T. Aubrey signed this letter, typed on the stationery of his production company Aubrey-Lyon Productions in 1979, to long-lost friend Charles J. Russhon. Aubrey was President of CBS from 1959 to 1965, where he developed shows like The Beverly Hillbillies, The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mr. Ed and Petticoat Junction, and President of MGM from 1969 to 1973.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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MARTIN W. BARR - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/05/1907 - HFSID 311664MARTIN W. BARR The controversial doctor, an advocate of sterilizing the mentally handicapped and homosexuals, apologizes for not meeting an associate because he could not "face the crowd". Autograph Letter Signed: "Martin W. Barr," in black ink. 5x6½, 4 pages (integral leaf).
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ROSEANNE BARR - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/18/1999 - HFSID 270328ROSEANNE BARR A letter from the Emmy Award winning actress to comedienne Phyllis Diller, thanking her for her contribution to a charity auction Typed Letter signed: "Roseanne", 1p, 7x10. No place, 1999 May 18. On personal letterhead to actress/comedienne Phyllis Diller.
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1875 - HFSID 324891WILLIAM W. BELKNAP Letter from the Secretary of War dated 1875, transcribing a previous letter sent confirming the shipment of seeds to a Captain in Wisconsin Autograph letter signed: "Wm. W. Belknap", 8x10½. 3 pages (integral leaf). March 12th, 1875.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/22/1871 - HFSID 177244WILLIAM W. BELKNAP. ALS: "Wm. W. Belknap" as Grant's Secretary of War, 1½p, front and verso, 5x7¾. Washington City, 1871 March 22. To General M.F. Force, Chairman.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/28/1875 - HFSID 291756WILLIAM BELKNAP Just a year before his resignation and impeachment, the Secretary of War declines an invitation to speak to the Chamber of Commerce. Autograph Letter signed: "Wm W. Belknap" as Secretary of War, 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8. Washington, 1875 April 28.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1887 - HFSID 3710WILLIAM W. BELKNAP William W. Belknap sends an autograph letter forwarding information. Autograph Letter signed: "Wm. W. Belknap", 1p, 5½x8¾. On stationery of his law office. New York, New York, 1887 May 27. To J. L. Buttre, New York.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/18/1883 - HFSID 317277WILLIAM BELKNAP Writing to a former foe, Confederate General M. J. Wright, Belknap looks forward to a veterans' reunion. Discredited politically, he could still find satisfaction in the fellowship of fellow soldiers. Autograph Letter signed: "Wm. W. Belknap", 2 pages (integral leaf), SIZE? Washington, D.C.
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 02/04/1876 - HFSID 315362WILLIAM W. BELKNAP Two weeks before Congress launched the investigation which would lead to his resignation and impeachment, the Secretary of War signed this transmittal letter to the Attorney General. Manuscript Letter signed: "Wm. W. Belknap" as Secretary of War, 2 pages, 7¾x10½.
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 07/07/1870 - HFSID 17340WILLIAM W. BELKNAP. Manuscript LS: "Wm. W. Belknap" as Grant's Secretary of War, 11/4p, 73/4x91/2. Washington City, 1870 July 7.To the Governor of New York (John T. Hoffman). In full: "I have the honor to acknowledge your reference to this Department of the application of Mrs.
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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THEODORE G. BILBO - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/04/1945 - HFSID 293909THEODORE BILBO The arch-segregationist Senator signs a card and a typed letter. Collection includes 1) Signature: "Theo. G. Bilbo", 5x3 card. Paper clip impression at left edge. Lightly toned at edges. Otherwise, fine condition. 2) Typed Letter signed: "Theo G. Bilbo", 1 page, 8x10½.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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BETSY BLAIR - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/04/1984 - HFSID 42511BETSY BLAIR Academy Award-nominated actress Betsy Blair wrote this letter in 1984 with a promise to contribute material to the recipient's museum. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Autograph letter signed "Betsy Blair". 1 page, 8 ½ x 11, on stationery of the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, California. Aug.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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PETER BRENNAN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/26/1974 - HFSID 273380PETER BRENNAN. Typed Letter signed: "Peter J. Brennan" as Secretary of Labor, 1p, 7x9. Washington, D.C., 1974 September 26. On official letterhead to Danny Franklin, Phoenix, Arizona. In full: "Thank you for your letter of September 10, 1974 and for your kind remarks.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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JOHN BROWN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/11/1846 - HFSID 32036JOHN BROWN Abolitionist and lead crusader of the Pottowatomie massacre signs a handwritten letter of receipt for his brokerage business with Simon Perkins in 1846. Autograph letter signed: "Perkins & Brown", ¼p, 7¼x12¼. Springfield, Massachusetts, 1846 July 11. To Henry J. Kirtland Esqr.
Sale Price $4,250.00
$5,000.00
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JOHN M. BUTLER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/13/1952 - HFSID 293579JOHN MARSHALL BUTLER The Maryland Senator signs a brief typed note on committee letterhead. Typed Letter signed: "John M. Butler" as US Senator, 1 page, 8x10½, affixed to an 8½x11 sheet. Washington, D.C., 1952 February 13.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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PRIME MINISTER JOSEPH M. CAILLAUX (FRANCE) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 1917 - HFSID 23712JOSEPH CAILLAUX War-dated letter from the former French Prime Minister, a year before he was placed on trial for treason Manuscript Letter signed: "J. Caillaux", 2p, 4x5½. Chamber of Deputies, Paris, 1917 February 4.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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GASTON CALMETTE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 23713GASTON CALMETTE The editor of Le Figaro, later murdered in his office by the wife of a Cabinet Minister, writes in French to a friend, pondering whether "publication will be the best response to all the attacks." Autograph Letter signed: "Gaston Calmette", 1 page, 5x7½. Le Figaro, 26 Rue Drouot [Paris], no date.
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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ROBERT S. CALVERT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/13/1972 - HFSID 215941ROBERT S. CALVERT The longest serving Texas Comptroller responds to a collector. Typed letter signed: "Robert S. Calvert", as Comptroller, in black ink, 1 page 8½x11. Austin, Texas, June 13, 1972.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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CHARLES "CHUCK" COLSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/15/1980 - HFSID 26765CHARLES "CHUCK" COLSON Colson answers an inquiry with a lesson from the Bible. Typed Letter Signed: "Chuck Colson," 1p, 8½x11. Prison Fellowship, Washington, D.C., 1980 January 15.
Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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ROSCOE CONKLING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/08/1883 - HFSID 102191ROSCOE CONKLING. ALS: "Roscoe Conkling", 1½p, 5½x8½, separate sheets. New York, 1883 April 8. To Col. Chas. D. Miller, Geneva, N.Y. In full: "A
Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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ROSCOE CONKLING - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/05/1878 - HFSID 56671ROSCOE CONKLING. ALS: "Roscoe Conkling", 2p, 5x8. Utica, N.Y., 1878 August 5. To Damin C. Pavey, Utica, N.Y., thanking him for his cordial note "and appreciate warmly the friendship you express." Conkling was Republican Senator from New York from 1867-1881.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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MATTHEW J. CONNELLY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/06/1947 - HFSID 73217MATTHEW CONNELLY President Truman's secretary writes thoughtful note to supporters, signs name in blue ink Typed Letter signed: "Matt" in blue ink, 1 page, 6¼x9¼. Washington, D.C., 1947 May 6. On letterhead of The White House addressed to Mr. James Daleo of Kansas City Missouri.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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MATTHEW J. CONNELLY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/19/1945 - HFSID 293762The Appointments Secretary to President Truman responds to a letter from Ralph E. Ward, saying "because of the great demands upon his time during these critical war days, we have found it necessary to ask his friends to excuse him from all autographing"
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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MATTHEW J. CONNELLY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/11/1945 - HFSID 293761The Appointments Secretary to President Truman politely refuses Ralph E. Ward's request for the President's autograph, saying "There have been, and continue to be, so many demands upon the President's time and energy that we feel it is necessary to spare him from tasks not of an official nature"
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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MATTHEW J. CONNELLY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/05/1945 - HFSID 293763MATTHEW J. CONNELLY The Appointments Secretary to President Truman responds to a letter from Ralph E. Ward, typed on White House letterhead. Typed Letter signed: "M J Connelly", 1 page, 6¼x9¼. Washington, D.C., 1945 November 5.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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MATTHEW J. CONNELLY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/12/1948 - HFSID 73218MATTHEW J. CONNELLY The Appointments Secretary to President Truman sends letter to important constituents, signs name in blue ink Typed Letter signed: "Matt" as Secretary to the President, 1 page, 6¼x9¼. The White House, Washington, 1948 November 12. To James Daleo, Kansas City, Missouri.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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MATTHEW J. CONNELLY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/06/1948 - HFSID 73216MATTHEW CONNELLY President Harry Truman's appointments secretary sends letter to friend on White House stationary, sings name in blue ink Typed letter signed: "Matt" in blue ink. 1 page, 6¼x9¼. Written on White House letterhead. Original mailing envelope included. Washington, D.C. December 6, 1948. Addressed to Mr.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00