Autographs from people credited in 1897 General Porter's Oration
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - ANNOTATED EPHEMERA DOUBLE SIGNED CIRCA 1890 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30959Notebook owned by President William McKinley during his second term as Ohio's federal Representative. It includes a signed certification by J.P. Gallaher, confirming McKinley's ownership. Contains notes and expenses written in pencil and black ink throughout its pages.Price: $2,250.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/21/1888 - HFSID 13856Autograph letter signed by William McKinley Jr., dated January 31, 1888, addressed to Mr. Cephar Brainerd. McKinley discusses his attendance at an event, requesting details about the program. The letter is written on House of Representatives stationery.Price: $2,850.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 13470Photograph of William McKinley, signed in black ink as "William McKinley". Mounted to a sheet with handwritten text stating "McKinley/1901". Signature is legible but in poor contrast. Documenting his presidency, it captures a rare informal moment.Price: $1,400.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/31/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 5282Document signed by William McKinley as President and C. Emery Smith as Postmaster General, appointing Peter A. Vosburgh as Postmaster at Mattawan, New York. Dated January 31, 1899, with a gold seal and eagle vignette.Price: $2,450.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/28/1897 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 2728Appointment document signed by William McKinley as President and Jas. A. Gary as Postmaster General, dated May 28, 1897. The document nominates Edwin W.S. Pickett as Postmaster of Fairfield, Connecticut, featuring an eagle vignette and a gold seal.Price: $2,450.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 263285Collection of items related to William McKinley, including an unsigned telegram from his cousin discussing funeral attendance, an unsigned photograph of him delivering his last address, and an unsigned copy of his last speech titled "Last Speech of President McKinley."Price: $500.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/11/1898 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13476Document signed by William McKinley as President and John Sherman as Secretary of State, appointing George B. Anderson as Consul in Grenoble, France, dated February 11, 1898. Signature of Sherman is slightly touched by a fold.Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/12/1894 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 32169Document signed by William McKinley as Governor of Ohio, certifying a $10,000 loan to the Deshler National Bank in 1894. It is partly printed and countersigned by state officials, featuring an embossed seal. The document displays light creasing and cut bank cancellations.Price: $2,250.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/22/1870 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 42435Document signed by William McKinley, dated October 22, 1870, as Prosecuting Attorney of Stark County, Ohio, ordering the arrest of William Sanders. Also signed by Sheriff R.A. Dunbar and Probate Judge Adam W. Heldenbrand, with additional annotations.Price: $1,850.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 07/17/1890 - HFSID 27744Letter signed by William McKinley as Congressman, dated July 17, 1890, on House Committee on Ways and Means stationery. Signed "Wm McKinley Jr.", addressing Harvey Slusser. Contains a brief message regarding leave of absence arrangements.Sale Price $2,250.00
$2,650.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 08/22/1901 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13559Document signed by William McKinley and William Cary Sanger promoting John L. Tiernon to Colonel in the Artillery Corps. Signed as President and Acting Secretary of War, respectively, on August 22, 1901, with countersignature by Artemas Ward.Price: $2,450.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 12/24/1898 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 27638Military appointment signed by William McKinley as President and R.A. Alger as Secretary of War, appointing Samuel M. Mansfield to Colonel in the Corps of Engineers. Also signed by H.C. Corbin as Adjutant General, dated December 24, 1898.Price: $2,450.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 10/20/1897 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 5833Naval appointment document signed by William McKinley as President and John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy, promoting Robert C. Schenck to Assistant Paymaster in the Navy. Dated October 20, 1897, with naval vignettes and a blue seal.Price: $2,450.00
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM McKINLEY - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED AND ENDORSED 02/19/1869 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 30064Stock certificate signed by William McKinley as Secretary with the inscription "Wm McKinley Jr Secy" and also signed by Abner McKinley. Includes handwritten notes and an Internal Revenue stamp. Document dated February 19, 1869, from Canton, Ohio.Price: $2,250.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL HORACE PORTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/25/1898 - HFSID 174691Letter written by Brigadier General Horace Porter in 1898, addressing a misunderstanding with William W. Ellsworth, is signed as "Horace Porter". It includes a PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity and details his military background and post-war career.Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL HORACE PORTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/04/1908 - HFSID 313059Autograph letter signed: "Horace Porter," dated November 4, 1908, addressed to an unknown recipient. Porter expresses regret over not being able to provide information about "The Journal for the King." He is noted for his Civil War service and later roles.Price: $750.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL HORACE PORTER - MANUSCRIPT FRAGMENT SIGNED - HFSID 176040Clipped signature of American Civil War Brigadier General Horace Porter from a manuscript letter, signed as "Horace Porter." Manuscript fragment includes the text "Yours truly." Porter commanded artillery at Fort Pulaski and served under General Grant.Price: $440.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL HORACE PORTER - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 02/08/1916 - HFSID 3766Letter signed by Horace Porter expresses gratitude to a recipient for a kind note while he is convalescing. Dated February 8, 1916, it includes a personal message about visiting when able. Authenticated by the signature "Horace Porter."Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL HORACE PORTER - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 07/09/1907 - HFSID 22214Letter signed by Horace Porter, discussing the Second Peace Conference at the Hague in 1907. Addressed to Rev. Charles E. St. John, it emphasizes the support from the American Unitarian Association. Document consists of two joined sheets.Price: $500.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL HORACE PORTER - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 07/12/1876 - HFSID 168489Letter signed by American Civil War Brigadier General Horace Porter, addressed to George Pullman in 1876, discussing railroad payments for Pullman's cars. The manuscript letter is written on Pullman's Palace Car Company letterhead and includes Porter's full signature.Price: $750.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL HORACE PORTER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/02/1897 - HFSID 112379Typed letter by Horace Porter, signed "Horace Porter," discusses invitations for the dedication of Grant's Tomb, dated April 2, 1897. Accompanied by a printed invitation signed by "James C. Reed" and "Horace Porter," inviting to the cornerstone laying on April 27, 1892.Sale Price $625.00
$750.00

