FRANK JAMES Extremely rare autograph letter written by Western outlaw Frank James to his wife and son from an Alabama jail (1884), discussing the hardships of imprisonment, his feelings of betrayal by "my pretended friends", and family attendance at his coming trial. Contained in a 9x14½ brown leather folio with a b/w photo of James. Autograph and signed material by James is extremely rare and highly desirable! Rare autograph letter signed "Frank James". 2 pages, 8½x14, 1 sheet, front and verso, ruled paper. Comes in a 9x14½ (27x28¼ unfolded) brown leather folio with a 5¼x6¼ b/w photo of James and a Charles Hamilton letter of authentication. Dated: Mar. 12, 1884. James wrote this letter to his wife and son after surrendering and awaiting trial for bank robbery. "My Dear Wife and Robert... I am truly in hope I may not be ill any more while in jail at least... the only money I spend is for stamps and tobacco... As I write it rains and the heavy peals of thunder and vivid flashes of lightning very nearly raises me out of my chair... I have scarcely any fire and think I will let it die...
WINSTON S. CHURCHILL Churchill signs a photograph that shows himself aboard the U.S.S. Franconia. Photograph signed: "W S Churchill", b/w, 9¾ x 7¾. Winston S. Churchill signed this photograph taken of himself aboard the U.S.S. Franconia (February 11-14, 1945), just after the meeting of the Big Three at the Yalta Conference on the Black Sea (February 5-11). The three major powers were represented by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Russian Commissar Joseph Stalin, and Churchill of Great Britain, who said of the conference, "I have not become the King's First Minister in order to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire". Surface creases, otherwise fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 35½ x 18½. CHURCHILL (1874-1965) became a Member of Parliament in 1901. He successively served as Undersecretary for Colonies (1905-1908), President of the Board of Trade (1908-1910), Home Secretary (1910-1911) and First Lord of Admiralty (1911-1915).
THEODORE ROOSEVELT The President signs a rare and extraordinarily large engraving after his Nobel-Prize winning peace efforts. Annotated Engraving Signed, "Theodore Roosevelt" October 13, 1905. The entire engraving takes the view of Roosevelt in a large, overscale oval portraiture, presidential view, framed in an oval border, hanging on a wall over the mantle of a fireplace - the result leaves a magnificent impression. 19x25 visible. Roosevelt has signed at the bottom center for Charles Francis, his minister to Austria-Hungary: "To Hon. Charles S. Francis with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt Oct. 13th 1905." This engraving is Copy #25 of a very limited edition issue. Roosevelt signed and annotated this portrait just one month after successfully completing negotiations at the Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the war between Russian and Japan. Those mediations earned him the Nobel Prize for Peace. In brown ink. Handsome, high-polished mahogany frame with charcoal etched frame attached, ecru silk mat, gold filets, engraved historical plate. Note this is a large presentation (28¼ x 42).
ROBERT MORRIS Morris writes about impending financial ruin; a month later, he was sent to Prune Street Debtor's Prison. Autograph Letter Signed: "Robert Morris", 3p, 7½x10. Philadelphia, 1798 January 1.To JohnNicholson, his partner in land speculation, Hills. Begins: "Dear Sir". In full: "I send herewith a Copy of Mr. Burds Official list of the Actions in which Geo. Eddy became Special Bail for me. I have marked those that are settled and amongst them those of Myers Musgrove & Ketland which you wrote me you had settled. Of these that remain I expect I can settle with Steinmetz and Newhold, but how the rest are to be managed I do not yet know, and shall be glad to receive your Sentiments with any information you can give thereon - How comes it to pass that I am in a more responsible situation in these cases than you are. If I had not entered Special Bail I must have been responsible to Jno Baker & he would have taken me instead of Geo Eddy 
WILLIAM F. CODY Autograph letter to General Nelson Miles (1896), introducing a friend, signed "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody" ALS: "Your old Scout/W.F. Cody", 1 page, 6x9½. New Hampshire House, New York, 1896 January 29. To General Nelson A. Miles, Washington, D.C. In full: "Please permit me to introduce Mr. J.L. Cunningham and (sic, an) old personal friend who wishes to speak to you. If you will give him a hearing. You will greatly oblige." Both NELSON MILES and BILL CODY overlapped in their time of military service during the western campaigns against the Indians. Cody was Chief Scout for the 5th Cavalry and Miles commanded the 5th Infantry. They served under Philip Sheridan. In 1896, the year of this letter, Cody's Wild West Show was extensively touring and he was also developing his land in Cody, Wyoming; while Miles was Commander in Chief of the Army. Great associations, worthy of further research. Lightly creased. ¾-inch separation at upper left blank horizontal fold. 2-inch separation at lower left horizontal fold touches 1 word (all intact).
MARY WALKER The first female recipient of the United States Medal of Honor provides a collector her signature. Signature: "Mary E. Walker, M.D./A.A. Surgeon, U.S.A./in War of 1861-5./[three dashes]", 1p, 6¼x8½. Beneath the signature, the person who obtained the autograph has typed a description of Walker, who was "a spectator at the trial of Mrs. Melbar, who was being tried for the murder of her five year old son." The collector continues: "After I asked for the autograph, a photographer asked permission posing in front of the building for him. Under her name she put three little dashes and told me that the represented the red, white and blue." In 1865, President Andrew Johnson presented Dr. Mary Edwards Walker a Medal of Honor for her work with the Union Army during the Civil War. After the war, Walker, an advocate of women's rights, temperance, and dress reform, became a controversial writer and lecturer. In 1917, at the height of the woman suffrage movement, a federal review board revoked the 85-year-old Walker's Medal of Honor, claiming she had never actually served in the Army. Walker refused to return the Medal, proudly wearing it until her death in 1919.
JAMES A. GARFIELD Garfield, as President, signed the day before his 1881 assassination Right portion of a blank check signed: "J.A. Garfield", 4½x2¾. Washington, D.C., 188_.Riggs & Co. check most probably signed as President. Left edge ragged. Horizontal fold crease above signature. Otherwise, fine condition. Accompanied by: a handwritten note of provenance by S. W. Cowles, which reads, "This check was signed by Genl. Garfield at the White House in Washington, D.C. July 1st/81, the day before his assassination. It was present [sic] to me by Mrs. Lucretia R. Garfield at Mentor, Ohio, Oct. 1881." Lightly toned and soiled. Otherwise, fine condition. The fact that this check is neither filled out nor dated, coupled with the fact that we have had completed checks of the same type filled out by another and signed by Garfield, indicates that President Garfield signed blank checks that were later to be filled out. This check was probably torn in half after he died to protect it from being used by an unauthorized party or, more likely, to be given by Mrs. Garfield to admirers of her late husband requesting his autograph.
GERALD R. FORD The Nation's bicentennial President signs a commemorative printer's plate. Commemorative Metal Printer's Plate inscribed and signed: "To Robert L. White, best wishes,/Gerald R. Ford" as 38th President, 14¾x 6½. Printer's plate for the production of commemorative matchbooks. A sheet of completed matchbooks (two rows of seven covers per row) are displayed beneath the plate. The covers for the matchbooks, which are made of blue silk, bear gold foil impressions reading "The President and Mrs. Ford", a facsimile signature of Gerald Ford and the image of the White House. The commemorative matches were presented to the President by the Maryland Match Corporation in Washington, D.C.As the President and First Lady during America's bicentennial celebration, Gerald and Betty Ford were deluged with "birthday presents", such as this printing plate. Nearly two years earlier, upon becoming the 38th U.S. President (1974-1977) upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald R.
JOHN HANCOCK Hancock handwrote, dated, and placed his “John Hancock” on this 1788 letter of introduction to Winthrop Sargent - Revolutionary War veteran and deputy to the first Governor of the Northwest Territory, the same year Hancock persuaded Massachusetts to approve the Constitution by 19 votes. This letter introduced Hancock's friend Nathaniel Balch, known as "the Governor's Jester," to Sargent. Manuscript letter signed "John Hancock" as Governor of Massachusetts. 1 page, 8x10, matted and framed to an overall size of 30 x 20. Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 28, 1788. Noted at upper edge as "Volume 1, No. 06".) To Major Winthrop Sargent, in full: "I take the liberty to recommend to your notice Mr. William Balch, a Son of Mr. Nathaniel Balch of this town, a friend of mine, and a gentleman that I have a very great esteem for. He is about to take up his residence & settlement at Muskingum, & I trust that his abilities & integrity will be acceptable to you & beneficial to your new settlement.
PHILIP SHERIDAN The former Civil War Union general accepts the invitation of Ohio Senator John Sherman to act as Marshal for the Ceremonies at the dedication of the Washington Monument. Manuscript LS: "P.H. Sheridan" as Lieutenant General, 1½p, 7½ x 9¾ lined sheet, front and verso (hinged to show both sides of letter). Washington, D.C., 1884 December 12. On letterhead of Headquarters, Army of the United States to Hon. John Sherman, U.S. Senate.Begins: "My dear Sir". In full: "I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of December 11th. communicating the resolution unanimously adopted by the Commission, inviting me to 'act as Marshal on the day of the ceremonies, to arrange the details of the procession and assign to the different organizations their places in the line.' Accepting with pleasure the duty thus assigned me, I beg that you will convey to the commission my high appreciation of the distinguished honor conferred upon me.
GEORGE WASHINGTON As President, he sends a miniature cameo bust of himself to a lady. The original gift is framed with the President's letter and a presentation plaque. Framed collection including: 1) Autograph Letter Signed in the Third Person. As President, 1 page, 6¼x4½. No place, 1796 March 16. Signed “the President” in text. To a Mrs. Stewart, in full: "Not for the representation or the value, but because it is the production of a fair lady, the President takes the liberty of presenting the enclosed, with his best regards, to Mrs. Stewart praying her acceptance." Toned and creased. Trimmed, irregularly cut edges. Fine condition.2) Ephemera, unsigned. Framed reproduction of Madame de Brehan's miniature portrait of a Grecian style image of Washington. George Washington (1732-1799) a Virginia planter and surveyor who gained his military experience in the French and Indian War, was a delegate to the Continental Congress when he volunteered to take command of the American militia surrounding British-occupied Boston in 1775.
GEORGE S. PATTON Patton writes to his aunt from Fort Bliss Texas ALS: "Your devoted nephew/George", 1p, 7½x10½. Ft. Bliss, Tex, 1916 February 3. To Aunt Nanni. In full: "I am very sorry to hear that you have been sick and hope that you are much better by now. But don't try to get up too soon. I have had a little Gripe my self lately but am well now. This is a most uninteresting place and the feeling that I will not be here long keeps me from taking much interest in it. I think that every one here would rather be in the Islands. With lots of love." AUNT NANNIE(Anne Wilson, his mother's sister) helped raise Patton and his sister, Nita. In 1915, Patton was sent to Fort Bliss where the post commander was Brigadier General John J. Pershing. Mexico was then in turmoil as the consequence of revolution, and Army troops were guarding the border to prevent depredations against American life and property. Patton led routine cavalry patrols. Despite the arrival at Fort Bliss of 
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT'S THIRD INAUGURATION Oversize black and white photograph showing FDR being inaugurated for his third term, signed by the President, his Vice President and Secretary of State, Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Hughes and Supreme Court ClerkCharles Elmore Cropley, who held the President's family bible while the oath was administered. Handsomely framed to 17½x15. Photograph signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", "Charles E. Hughes, Jan. 20, 1941", "Charles Elmore Cropley/January 20, 1941.", "Cordell Hull" and "H.A. Wallace", B/w 13¼x10¼, framed to 17½x15. On Monday, January 20, 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the nation's first and only president to be inaugurated to a third term in office. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (1882-1945, born in Hyde Park, New York) is an American politician who served as president during two of the most difficult times in world history, the Great Depression and World War II. He also served as president for four terms (1933-1945), longer than any other president in history.
WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON Rare, 1914 typed letter signed by the Western lawman on New York Morning Telegraph letterhead signed by the Western lawman while he was a sports writer at the paper. It's addressed to Robert M. Wright, author of Dodge City, The Cowboy Capital and laments the sale of Wright's "meritorious volume". With three typed manuscript pages from Wright's book on the murder of Masterson's brother Ed. Typed letter signed "W. B. Masterson" in purple ink. 1 page, 8½x11, on letterhead of the New York Morning Telegraph. Feb. 4, 1914. Addressed to the Honorable R. N. Wright, Dodge City, Kansas. In full: "My dear Bob:- I got your letter yesterday and hasten to reply for fear I'll forget it as I find it is quite easy for me to forget things now. I am indeed sorry that the book doesn't sell more readily than it does for it really is a meritorious volume. I will call Mr. Price's attention to what you say regarding his writing from time to time stories from the book and believe as you do that will help its sale immensely.
WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON This extraordinary typed manuscript for Dodge City, The Cowboy Capital about Western lawman Bat Masterson, with a total of four handwritten corrections by him, including his very rare full signature. It was written by Robert M. Wright, former mayor of Dodge City, Kansas, and sent to Masterson, a former deputy in Dodge City, for his review. Annotated typed manuscript signed "William Barclay (Bat) Masterson". Black ink and lead pencil notations in unknown hand. 6 pages, 8½x11, bound with a needle at top edge. There are a total of four corrections on the first page. The first is Masterson's signature, correcting the title "W.B. Masterson (Bat)". He also corrected the initials "W.B." in the first sentence with "William Barclay". The other two corrections pertain to his candidacy for sheriff of Ford County, Kansas, which included Dodge City. He crossed out the "6" in "1876" and corrected it with "7". This extraordinary document is a short biography of Masterson written by Robert M.
WILLIAM F. CODY The famous Wild West showman pens a hopeful letter to his friend, stating "New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season." The letter was written during the downfall of Cody's show empire due to outside expenses draining the immense profits from his show Autograph letter signed: "Col.", 1 page, 8½x11 framed to an overall size of 25½x18½. Buffalo Bill's Wild West combined with Pawnee Bill's Great Far East. May 29, 1911. Portsmouth, [New Hampshire]. In full: "Dear Mayor Glad Light, Your letter which found me is fine health. We had two bad towns last week. Fitchburg & Newburyport. No one ever done business in either. The week hurt us at least $2000 in Lowell-sent your bank 5100 today to take up one of my notes. Been getting good deposits from the mines. Been getting in shape [illegible] or any one. I believe I'll walk a sale of the [illegible]. Note if good are doing. [illegible]. While I telegraph you for now we are all OK here-now. And barring accident we will be OK. New England was never big for me. But wait till we start west. I predict a big season.
ANDREW JACKSON and JOHN H. EATON The friends discuss their shared passion for race horses, and Eaton sends Jackson a gift of a pipe. When President Jackson appointed Eaton to his Cabinet, it triggered a major political scandal which changed the course of American history. Autograph Letter Signed: "A.J." on lower half of concluding page of 2½p Autograph Letter Signed (separate sheets) of John H. Eaton to Jackson, 8x9¾. Eaton's letter is written from Granville, North Carolina, 1826 September 12.Integral address leaf addressed by Eaton to General Jackson at "Hermitage, Davidson County, Tennessee" noting that it would be delivered by "Rev'd H.M. Cryer". In part: "The Sir Archie Horse sold to Mr. Cryer was bred by me-his Dam and grand Dam were very fine mares, of Roanoak's color-five feet three inches high ellegant (sic), compact and active...I am quite partial to old Archie, but think the Dam of Roanoak was certainly as fine or a finer Nag. In the Autumn of 1819 after covering some mares in the early part of the Spring, this Horse was trained & run at Warrenton. He was beaten by Mr. Drummonds Napoleon...
WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON He pens a letter in correspondence to an individual stating they are relatives in which Masterson quickly replies with otherwise! Autograph Letter Signed: "W.B. Masterson". 2 pages, 8x10, loosely placed in 9½x11½ folio. Accompanied by original mailing envelope; heavily toned, soiled and worn. December 31, 1905, New York City, written to "Mr. Watson F. Masterson" of Ramsey, West Virginia. In full: "Dear Sir. Without going into details can assure you that we are not related; even remotely. My father was born in this state eighty years ago and moved to Illinois where I was born fifty one years ago. There are a great many families of Mastersons in Missouri and Iowa none of whom are related to mine. My father had but one brother and he was several years the eldest and has been dead about forty years and died without issue. Very respectfully." Masterson (1853-1921) was an American frontier gambler and buffalo hunter and a scout for the United States Army.
THOMAS J. "STONEWALL" JACKSON In this rare, war-dated letter, Jackson handwrote and signed a recommendation that cavalry commander W. E. Jones be promoted to brigadier general during the American Civil War. Jackson wrote this letter less than eight months before his death at Chancellorsville and two years before Jones' death at the Battle of Piedmont. Neither man would live to see the end of the war. Autograph letter signed "T.J. Jackson" in pencil, 2 pages (front and verso), 7¾x9¾ ruled paper. Sept. 24, 1862. Addressed to General S. Cooper, "Adjt. & Insp. General CSA". In full: "Headquarters V. Dist./Sept 24th, 1862/General,/I respectfully recommend/that Colonel W. E. Jones of the 7th Va. Cavly./be promoted to a brigadier general/of cavalry and assigned to the brigade/lately commanded by Brig. Genl. B. H./ Robertson of which Col. Jones regt. formed/a part. Col. J. graduated at West Point/in 1848, was for several years in 
WWII - COMMANDING THE TROOPS Outstanding collection of signed items from the Generals who were instrumental in winning WWII. 1). First Day Cover signed "Omar N Bradley", "Maxwell D. Taylor", "R. E. Cushman, Jr.", "Nathan F. Twining" and "Mark W. Clark", 6¼x3½. FDC honoring the heroic people of the Philippines. Postmarked Washington D.C. September 27, 1944. 3-cent stamp showing the island of Corregidor, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. Fine condition. 2). Annotated Signature "Lt. Gen. Patton / APO 758 40 PM NY" 3½x1½. Fine condition. 3). Photograph Mount Signed "Douglas MacArthur" and "R K Sutherland" 7¾ x7. Photograph showing MacArthur and Sutherland in dress uniform having discussions in the back of a vehicle. Minor creasing, otherwise fine condition. 4). Magazine Photograph Signed: "M. B Ridgeway" 5½x8½. Captioned "Preparing for the invasion of Sicily, July 1943: George S. Patton (left) and Omar N. Bradley inspect the 82nd Airborne Division on June 4, 1943. Ridgeway and his artillery commander, Maxwell D. Taylor (right, wearing sunglasses) were the escorts. Fine condition.
EMPEROR AND EMPRESS HIROHITO Spectacular pair of rare, signed photographs in original Imperial frames. These signed photographs measure 5¾ x 8½ inches and are housed in their original blue leather Imperial frames. Both feature formal, full-length images, individually signed in bold Japanese calligraphy with black sumi ink by Hirohito and Empress Kojun. Signed royal portraits presented in matching pairs are very scares as they were given only to guests of the emperor. Fine condition. Overall frames measure 8 x 10¾. Light surface scratches present on the frames. Easel damaged on the back of Emperor Hirohito's frame. Otherwise, fine condition. HIROHITO (1901-1989), born Michinomiya Hirohito, Japanese emperor during World War II, was originally designated as "Showa" or "Enlightened Peace". He became emperor in 1926 following the death of his father Taisho. Despite having supreme authority in Japan, he did little more than to ratify the policies of his ministers. Historians debate Hirohito's role in Japan's expansionist policies, which began in 1931 and one of the major causes of World War II.Military | Appointments
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MAJOR GENERAL NATHANIEL P. BANKS - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 08/31/1859 CO-SIGNED BY: OLIVER WARNER - HFSID 286565NATHANIEL BANKS His gubernatorial appointment of a Justice of the Peace for Plymouth County, Massachusetts, also signed by Oliver Warner, Secretary of the Commonwealth Civil Appointment signed: "Nathaniel P. Banks" as Governor,10½x16½ folded, 21x16½ open flat.Sale Price $360.00
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PRESIDENT FULGENCIO BATISTA ZALDIVAR (CUBA) - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/02/1943 - HFSID 262859FULGENCIO BATISTA Y ZALDIVAR He signs a partly printed document accepting a new US Consul in Santiago (1943). Early Partly Printed DS: "F.B. Zaldivar" as President of Cuba, 1 page, 18¼x14½. Havana, 1943 February 2. In Spanish, not translated.
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MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/03/1873 - HFSID 317169WILLIAM W. BELKNAP As Secretary of War, he signs a conditional appointment to West Point, subject to examination, for George M. Brodhead Military Appointment signed: "Wm. W. Belknap" as Secretary of War, 1 page, 8x10¼. Washington, 1873 March 3. Partly printed document informing George M.
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SIMON CAMERON - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 09/19/1861 - HFSID 46939SIMON CAMERON In the first months of war, War Secretary informs soldier of his appointment by President Lincoln. Partly Printed LS: "Simon Cameron" as Lincoln's Secretary of War, 1p, 8x10. War Department,Washington, 1861 September 19. To Henry W. Smith.
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PRESIDENT SALVADOR CISNEROS BETANCOURT (CUBA) - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 09/04/1896 CO-SIGNED BY: SEVERO PINA, ORENCIO NODARSE, GENERAL RAFAEL PORTUONDO TAMAYO, BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSE CLEMENTE VIVANCO, SAUL ALSINA Y ESPINOSA - HFSID 218050Military Appointment signed by Cisneros and other members of the Governing Council, the provisional government (1896) Military Appointment Signed: "Salvador Cisneros y B" as President of the Governing Council, "Rafael M.
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BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES MAGILL CONRAD - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/22/1853 - HFSID 17230CHARLES M. CONRAD. Partly Printed DS: "C.M. Conrad" as Fillmore's Secretary of War, 1p, 93/4x73/4, blue paper. War Office, 1853 January 22.In full:"ThePresident of the United States having been pleased to appoint Herbert A.
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LT. GENERAL MOSHE DAYAN - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/12/1964 - HFSID 79080MOSHE DAYAN As Minister of Agriculture, he signs the appointment of an animal inspector. Typed Civil Appointment signed: "MD" in Hebrewas Israeli Minister of Agriculture, 1 page, 6½x8. [Jerusalem], 1965 March 31.
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JAMES C. DOBBIN - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/19/1853 - HFSID 315295JAMES C. DOBBIN As Secretary of the Navy, he forwards a commission to a Lieutenant (later Rear Admiral) John C. Febinger. Naval Appointment signed: "J. C. Dobbin" as Secretary of the Navy, 1 page, 8x10. Navy Department, 1853 May 19. To Lt. John C.
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JAMES C. DOBBIN - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 10/08/1855 - HFSID 318468JAMES C. DOBBIN Signed letter as Navy Secretary, appointing a Captain in the Navy, dated October 8, 1855 Naval Appointment Signed: "J. C. Dobbin", in black ink, 1 page, 8x10. October 8, 1855. Navy Department.
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DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/21/1881 - HFSID 155181GEORGE, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE Military Appointment (16x12) of an artillery captain, signed in 1881 Military Appointment signed: "George" as Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, 1 page, 16x12. No place, 1881 February 21.
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EMPEROR WILLIAM II - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/02/1902 - HFSID 41632EMPEROR WILHELM II (GERMANY). Manuscript DS: "Wilhelm" as Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, 1p, 8¼x10½. Potsdam, 1902 May 2. Military appointment in German, not translated. Wilhelm II acceded to the throne in 1888 upon the death of his father.
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PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/20/1871 CO-SIGNED BY: HAMILTON FISH - HFSID 28053ULYSSES S. GRANT and HAMILTON FISH. Partly Printed DS: "U.S. Grant" as President and "Hamilton Fish" as Secretary of State, 1p, 17x11¼ affixed to a board of same size. Washington, 1871 February 20.
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PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/13/1875 CO-SIGNED BY: MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM W. BELKNAP, BRIGADIER GENERAL EDWARD DAVIS TOWNSEND - HFSID 5903ULYSSES S. GRANT and WILLIAM W. BELKNAP The President and his corrupt Secretary of War sign the appointment of an artillery lieutenant. Also signed by Adjutant General Edward Davis Townsend. Military Appointment signed: "U.S. Grant" as President and "Wm. W.
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PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/07/1873 CO-SIGNED BY: GEORGE M. ROBESON - HFSID 13088ULYSSES S. GRANT and GEORGE M. ROBESON The pair signs this document appointing Benjamin E. Fernald “Carpenter in the Navy” Partly Printed Document signed: "U.S. Grant" as President and "Geo. M. Robeson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 15½x9.
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PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 07/22/1869 CO-SIGNED BY: GEORGE M. ROBESON - HFSID 5904ULYSSES S. GRANT and GEORGE M. ROBESON The pair signs a Naval Appointment of Thomas C. McLean Partly Printed Document signed: "U.S. Grant" as President and "Geo. M. Robeson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 15¾x19½. Washington, 1869 July 22.
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PRESIDENT BENJAMIN HARRISON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/13/1890 CO-SIGNED BY: JOHN WANAMAKER - HFSID 175528BENJAMIN HARRISON The President appoints a postmaster for Huntington, West Virginia, co-signed by Postmaster General John Wanamaker. Civil Appointment signed: "Benjamin Harrison" as President, "John Wanamaker" as Postmaster General, 17x14. Washington, D.C., 1890 January 13.
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PRESIDENT BENJAMIN HARRISON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 07/10/1890 CO-SIGNED BY: JOHN WANAMAKER - HFSID 5280BENJAMIN HARRISON President Harrison and his Postmaster General, John Wanamaker, appoint a postmaster for Matteawan, New York. Civil Appointment signed: "Benj Harrison" as President and "Jno Wanamaker" as Postmaster General, 1p, 17x14. Washington, 1890 July 10.Appointment of Peter H.
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PRESIDENT BENJAMIN HARRISON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 07/18/1889 - HFSID 16439BENJAMIN HARRISON and JOHN WANAMAKER Appointment of a Postmaster in Mount Carmel, Illinois. Partly Printed DS: "Benj. Harrison" as President and "Jno Wanamaker" as Postmaster General, 1p, 16¼x13. City of Washington, 1889 June 18.
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/13/1869 CO-SIGNED BY: ISAAC R. SHERWOOD - HFSID 15475RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Partly Printed DS: "R.B. Hayes" as Governor of Ohio, 1p, 12½x16¼. Columbus, 1869 April 13. Countersigned: "Isaac R. Sherwood" as Secretary of State.Commission of C.A.B. Pratt as Justice of the Peace of Orwell, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
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PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD B. HAYES - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 11/27/1877 CO-SIGNED BY: WILLIAM P. MORAN, RICHARD W. THOMPSON - HFSID 33122RUTHERFORD B. HAYES and RICHARD W. THOMPSON. Partly Printed DS: "R.B. Hayes" as President and "R.W. Thompson" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 15½x19. On vellum. Washington, 1877 November 27. Appointment of Ambrose K.
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REAR ADMIRAL JOHN C. HOWELL - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 10/08/1877 CO-SIGNED BY: REAR ADMIRAL CHRISTOPHER RODGERS - HFSID 22212JOHN C. HOWELL and CHRISTOPHER R. P. RODGERS As Acting Secretary of the Navy, Howell signs a military appointment (1877), which Rodgers forwards as Superintendent of the Naval Academy. Military Appointment signed: "John C. Howell" as Acting Secretary of the Navy, "C. R. P.
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WILLIAM MOULTON INGRAHAM - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 08/15/1917 CO-SIGNED BY: MAJOR GENERAL HENRY P. MCCAIN - HFSID 85572WILLIAM M. INGRAHAM and HENRY P. McCAIN Assistant Secretary of War Ingraham, and Adjutant General McCain, sign the 11x14 war-dated promotion of Stuart Heintzelman to Lieutenant Colonel. Military Appointment signed: "William M. Ingraham" as Assistant Secretary of War, "H. P.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/15/1866 CO-SIGNED BY: WILLIAM HUNTER, ALGERNON S. PADDOCK - HFSID 76006Civil appointment of Chief Justice of Nebraska William Kellogg signed by acting Secretary of State William Hunter, Secretary of the Territory Algernon Paddock, and President Andrew Johnson. Extremely rare!
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/20/1866 CO-SIGNED BY: HUGH McCULLOCH - HFSID 16490ANDREW JOHNSON and HUGH McCULLOCH. Partly Printed DS: "Andrew Johnson" as President and "Hugh McCulloch" as Secretary of the Treasury, 1p, 17x14. Washington, 1866 February 20. Appointment of Jeremiah S. Putnam as Collector of Customs for the District of York in the state of Maine.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/10/1866 CO-SIGNED BY: HUGH McCULLOCH - HFSID 76152ANDREW JOHNSON and HUGH McCULLOCH. Partly Printed DS: "Andrew Johnson" as President and "Hugh McCulloch" as Secretary of the Treasury, 1p, 20x16. Washington, 1866 April 10.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/27/1865 CO-SIGNED BY: WILLIAM HUNTER - HFSID 4760One day after the slaying of Lincoln's assassin, President Johnson appoints a postmaster. The document was countersigned by Hunter, Acting Secretary of State, while Secretary Seward recuperated from wounds inflicted by Booth's accomplice.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/04/1866 CO-SIGNED BY: HENRY S. FITCH, JOHN ERSKINE, WILLIAM H. SEWARD - HFSID 32306ANDREW JOHNSON and WILLIAM H. SEWARD A year after the Civil War, the President appoints a U.S. Attorney for Georgia. Partly Printed DS: "Andrew Johnson" as President and "William H. Seward" as Secretary of State, 1p, 18x11½. Washington, 1866 May 4.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/04/1866 CO-SIGNED BY: WILLIAM H. SEWARD - HFSID 47877ANDREW JOHNSON and WILLIAM H. SEWARD. Partly Printed DS: "Andrew Johnson" as President and "William H. Seward" as Secretary of State, 1p, 13¾x10. Washington, 1866 May 4. Appointment of William T.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 11/11/1865 CO-SIGNED BY: WILLIAM H. SEWARD - HFSID 16427DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT OF A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR, SEVEN MONTHS AFTER LEE'S SURRENDER. ANDREW JOHNSON and WILLIAM H. SEWARD Partly Printed DS: "Andrew Johnson" as 17th U.S. President and "William H. Seward" as Secretary of State, 1p, 16½x11. Washington, 1865 November 11.
Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/12/1868 CO-SIGNED BY: GIDEON WELLES - HFSID 47012ANDREW JOHNSON and GIDEON WELLES Naval commission of a Lieutenant Commander who eventually rose to Rear Admiral. Partly Printed DS: "Andrew Johnson" as President and "Gideon Welles" as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 14¼x17. Washington, 1868 March 12. On vellum.
Sale Price $1,530.00
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