GENERAL COURTNEY H. HODGES Photograph signed in 1946 by the Commanding Army General that was first to enter Paris in World War II! Autographed Photograph Signed: " Courtney H. Hodges/Gen. U.S. Army/Dec. 1, 1946.", 8x10. Reverse bears a Signal Corps credit stamp. Hodges (1887-1966) was the Commanding General of the Third U.S. Army from February 16, 1943 to January 25, 1944, when he turned it over to Lieutenant General Patton. First Army soldiers commanded by Hodges were the first Americans to enter Paris on their way across Northern France and through the Ardennes Forest. They were also the first to cross the Siegfried Line into Germany in September 1944 and reach the Rhine in March 1945. Minor surface creasing and slightly creased and worn at corners and edges. Ink stamps and notes (unknown hand) on verso. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA. 
GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL Rare, over-sized, vintage matte-finish photograph of the general in full-uninform! Autograph Inscribed Photograph: " To Captain Timothy Donohue USN, with appreciation/ and warm regards of G. C. Marshall.", vintage, 11x13½. George Catlett Marshall (1880-1959) served on General Pershing's staff during World War I, helping to plan the Meuse-Argonne offensive which hastened the defeat of Germany. He was Army Chief of Staff (1939-1945) and President Roosevelt's principle military advisor throughout World War II. He took charge of the weak, poorly-equipped US Army in 1939 and expanded it 40-fold en route to victory. Marshall, whom Winston Churchill called "the architect of victory," became the first General of the Army (5 stars) in 1944. President Truman sent Marshall in 1945 to mediate between the Communist and Nationalist forces in China, a mission which failed, and which led to attacks on the General by Senator Joseph McCarthy 8 years later. As Secretary 
JOSEPH STILWELL Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of General Stilwell wearing his four-star uniform Photograph signed: "Joseph W. Stilwell/Gen., U.S.A.", 8x10. Collector's notations to reverse date the autograph to May 28, 1946. Joseph Warren Stilwell (1883-1946) was a tactically skilled US Army officer who, at the date of this letter, was training the newly formed US Seventh Division. If assigned to the European or Pacific Theaters when World War II commenced, Stilwell might have been remembered as a gifted corps commander. Instead, President Roosevelt sent him in 1942 to the China-Burma-India Theater, where he led British and Chinese forces in combat and served as Chief of Staff to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. Stilwell, who reveled in the nickname "Vinegar Joe," was not a talented diplomat. Although he led British troops on foot in a daring escape from Burma, he soon antagonized British commanders and Chiang himself.(Stilwell came to believe, not unreasonably, 
ALFRED T. TORBERT Exceedingly rare carte-de-visite photo of Torbert in uniform by Mathew Brady! Autograph Signed Photograph: "Yours truly/A. T. A. Torbert, Brig. Genl: Vols." 2½x4 carte-de-viste with backstamp of Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, New York & Washington. Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert (1833-1880), an 1855 graduate of West Point, was appointed a First Lieutenant in the Confederate States Army on March 16, 1861, just before the start of the American Civil War, but the Delaware native declined the appointment and remained a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. By August 1862, he was a Brigade Commander of the VI Corps of the Army of the Potomac, and Torbert was promoted to Brigadier General on November 29, 1862. On April 10, 1864, he was given command of the 1st Division of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac. During Major General Philip Sheridan's Valley Campaigns (1864), Torbert commanded the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Shenandoah. He later commanded the Army of the Shenandoah from April 22, 1865-June 27, 1865.
FRANK JAMES Awaiting his second trial in a year, the famous outlaw writes a loving letter to his 7 year old son Robert ("My Dear Little Man") Autograph Letter signed: "Your Father/Frank James" in pencil, 1 pages, 5½x8½. No place, 1884 February 29. Written in block letters to "My Dear Little Man", in full: "I want you to hurry up and learn to ride so you can get you a new saddle. I want you to learn to write and write me a letter. Addressed in verso to "Robert F. James/at home". This letter was enclosed with a letter James wrote to his wife Annie. Accompanied by printed chart titled "The Deaf and Dumb Alphabet", showing the appropriate hand signals. Notation in Frank James' hand: "For Rob". FRANK JAMES (1843-1915) and his brother Jesse James fought as Confederate guerrillas in Missouri ("Quantrill's Raiders") during the Civil War. They joined Cole Younger and others in 1866 to form a gang led by Jesse, robbing banks and trains. Frank and Jesse survived and escaped the failed Northfield, Minnesota bank heist of 1876, forming a new gang.
FRANK JAMES From Gallatin, Missouri, while awaiting trial for murder and armed robbery, James handwrote this remarkable and very affectionate 20-page letter to his wife, even quoting Shakespeare. This rich content letter includes references to some of James' friends and former partners Ebenezer Magoffin, and Bill and Frank Gregg. Curiously, James signs with the alias he used as an outlaw, "Ben". Autograph Letter signed: "Your true husband/Ben", 20 pages, 5x8. Castle St James [Gallatin, Missouri], July, circa 1883. A loving letter from Frank James to his wife, on his affection for her and recent happenings. In full: "My dear wife: Do you know your letter of last Sunday was the most interesting communication I have had from you since you left me. I think you are awakening to the fact that I love you much more than a "little bit" as you express it. Let me whisper to you right now that I feel a hundred times better since you have written as you have. How kind and good you can be when you want to. I have felt very much like spanking you several times of late, when you would say for instance "I sometimes believe you do love me a little bit".
JEFFERSON DAVIS Five days after General Lee's surrender, the Confederate President, determined to fight on, signs instructions to General Beauregard, framed in the Gallery of History style to 37x21. ALS: "J.D." as President of the Confederacy,on verso in lower ¼ page of 8½x5 telegraph form,South of Yadkin River, 1865 April 14. On telegram form headed "The Southern Express Company/Forward Packages by Passenger trains and Steamers, and Dispatches by Telegraph,/to all parts of the Confederate States". Telegram from Brigadier General S.H. Ferguson to General Beauregardcompletely in the hand of a telegraph clerk, including signature.In full: "Have Crossed Almost all my horses on RR bridge with a little work wagons Can be brought over by hands will push on after enemy & have advised Genl Johnston to put his Command at work to repair Rail Road if this is approved orders had better be given = neither find passable today. S.H. Ferguson Brig Genl". Initialed "DH" by the telegraph clerk.
JEB STEWART Note handwritten as a lieutenant in the US Army, on duty at Fort Riley, Kansas Territory, signed in the text and accompanied by the original $3 bank note Stewart enclosed with it. Third Person Autograph Note, 1 page, 8x5. In full: "Be sure to direct $6 Lieut. J. E. B. Stuart Fort Riley K. T. P. S. I enclose also $3 more for which please send the Congressional Globe & appendix t P. L. Taylor, Fort Riley K. T. [Kansas Territory]." Accompanied by the $3 demand note, issued by the Phoenix Bank of Hartford, which Stewart forwarded with this letter.James Ewell Brown (J.E.B.) Stuart (1833-1864), called Jeb by his friends and by history, graduated from West Point in 1854, serving on the Western frontier. He participated in the capture of John Brown at Harper's Ferry. When he signed this note, Stewart was serving as Quartermaster of the 1st Cavalry, stationed at Fort Riley in the Kansas Territory. "Bleeding Kansas" was aflame with pro- and anti-slavery forces, seeking to determine by which system the Territory would enter the Union.
KING GEORGE VI, CO-SIGNED BY: QUEEN ELIZABETH (THE QUEEN MOTHER) This exquisite presentation album - signed by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Emperor and as Queen Consort - contains an historic 78-RPM recording of the BBC radio broadcast of George VI's coronation and an address by him as king. It comes framed, Gallery of History Style, in a presentation case with a UV-resistant UF-3 Plex lid. Two items: 1) Album signed "George R I" by King George VI and "Elizabeth R" by Queen Elizabeth on vellum inside front cover. "14¼x12½x3¾. On cover: "The Coronation/of/The Majesties/King George VI and Queen Elizabeth/in/Westminster Abbey/and/H.M. The King's Broadcast Message/May 12th, 1937" in gilt. "R.I" stands for "Rex Imperator" (King Emperor), a title used from 1877, when Queen Victoria became Empress of India, to 1948, following Indian independence. Album has purple satiny-fabric endpapers. Contains 15 78-RPM records, 11¾ inches in diameter each by the Gramophone Co., Ltd. of Hayes, Middlesex, England, in paper sleeves.
HAYM SALOMONThe political financier and business man pens his signature on this promissory note/bill of exchange for $1776.05! Promissory Note Signed: "Haym Salomon" and "Robert Morris" 4x7½ page. In full: "Good for 3000___Philadelphia, 6 27 may___/ ___/___ ___ ___/days of sight you will like to pay by this fourth exchange the first/ a second and third only, to monsieur Haym Solamon/No 28/ or a for order the ___ ___ ___ ___/ received value that will pafferez the opinion of/ your very humble servant " Salomon began his journey by joining the secret organization Sons of Liberty. This organization was put in place to fight against the British Government for taxation. Salomon was then arrested as a spy in 1776. He was placed on a boat with Hessian soldiers and used as in interpreter. In this time, he decided to use this to his advantage and help prisoners escape the British, he was arrested again, in which he escaped. Salomon resettled in Philadelphia. While working as a broker he became the paymaster and consul for the French forces. He then met Robert Morris in 1781 and began working with the finances for the Thirteen Colonies.
JOHN HANCOCK and JOHN AVERY, JR. As Massachusetts Governor and Secretary of State, both sign a manuscript document appointing Superior Court Justice David Sewall to the Commonwealth's Supreme Court (1781). Ornate Manuscript DS: "John Hancock" as Governor of Massachusetts, 1 page, 21¾x13. On vellum. Boston, 1781 February 20.Countersigned: "John Avery Secy". Appointment of David Sewall as Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. On verso, appears a short Manuscript DS: "John Hancock". In full: "In Council February 20th 1781. Hnble David Sewall Esqr appeared at the Council Chamber Subscribed the Declaration and the Several Oaths prescribed by the Constitution of the Commonwealth to qualify himself for the Office within mentioned." Born in York, Maine, SEWALL (1735-1825), Councillor for the Province of Maine (1766-1777), was Justice of the Superior Court of Massachusetts (1777-1781) when he received this appointment to the State's Supreme Judicial Court. He served until 1789 when he was appointed Judge of the U.S. District Court of Maine (1789-1817).
WILLIAM F. 'BUFFALO BILL' CODYThe man known for his showmanship and scouting skills signed this handwritten letter concerning his financial issues. Various close associates liquidate Cody's assets so that he can pay his creditors. Autograph Letter Signed: "W. C. Cody" one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Chicago Shan-Kive and Round-Up letterhead. Dated September 18, 1916. Letter to his attorney Henry Hersey regarding his grim financial situation. In Part: “They can explain this situation to you better than I care for they have not kept me well footed. But if you do not hear from them, I'll write you all I know. First Link got judgement for about $11,800. And sold the Irma hotel and four lots and bid it in him self. I have until Jan. 15th 1917. In which to reclaim the property. There separately he sold the fixtures, paintings, etc - I furnished the money and had W.L. Walls bid them in for me. Then Link advertised and sold a hotel of mine called Pahaska Tepee. I furnished the money and had Walls bid that in for me.
THE GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS URGES THE PRESIDENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE TO TAKE THE SAME STEPS AS MASSACHUSETTS HAD TAKEN IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE FISHING INDUSTRY ON THE MERRIMACK RIVER JOHN HANCOCK. Autograph Letter, unsigned, 1p, 6¾x9. Boston, 1783 October 31.To "His Excellency Meshech Weare Esqr. President of the State of New Hampshire".Begins: "Sir". In full: "In compliance with the Request of the Two Branches of the General Court I inclose you Two Acts of this Government making provision to prevent the Destruction of Fish by Mill-Dams in Merrimack River & c - As the Design'd [illegible] of this Bill will much Depend upon the measures that shall be Adopted by the Legislature of your State, I am to Request that your Excellency will be pleas'd to lay those Acts before them, and cannot but flatter myself that they will Take such effectual Steps as will ensure the good Effects for which our Govt. Court had in View in passing the Bill - I am with Sentiments of [portion of word crossed out] Esteem, Sir, Your Excellency's Most Obedt & Humbl Servt." Hancock's retained copy of his letter to Weare. Docketed in unknown hand on verso.Military | Biographies
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CAPTAIN ROBERT W. ASCHENBRENER - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 223486ROBERT W. ASCHENBRENERThe WWII flying ace penned his signature on this typed biographical story Biography Signed: “Robert W. Aschenbrener/ 49th Ftr. Group”. 8½x11. Four pages. In part: “On the way back I began to think about the case of beer / I had left under my cot back on Leyte.Sale Price $162.00
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MAJOR RAYMOND M. BANK - INSCRIBED BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 296809RAYMOND M. BANK Ink inscription on a printed biography with a picture of Bank in his cockpit Printed Biography inscribed and signed in ink: "To Adam,/Keep your head on a swivel./Raymond M. Bank". B/w, 11x8½. U.S. Army Air Force ace Raymond M. Bank (b.Sale Price $90.00
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CAPTAIN ALAN L. BEAN - INSCRIBED BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 274499ALAN L. BEANHe pens his signature on this typed biography inscribed to a fan! Inscribed Biography Signed: "To Mrs T Poe Pitts -/With the very best wishes/Alan L. Bean", 1p, 8x10½.Sale Price $342.00
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COLONEL JOHN F. BOLT - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 305662JOHN F. BOLT The Marine Corps ace signs his biography. The document includes a small photo of the pilot from his days of service Biography Signed: "John F. Bolt" in black ink, 8½x11. The biography spans over his career as a Marine ace pilot, including details of his six kills in World War II and his kills in Korea. John F.Sale Price $126.00
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BRIG. GENERAL PAUL P. DOUGLAS JR. - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 290487PAUL P. DOUGLAS Signed biography showing him in the cockpit. He has made ink corrections to his "kill" totals on adjacent page. Biography signed: "Paul P. Douglas", 2 pages (integral leaf), 10x8. Signed under the photo reproduction showing a young Douglas in the cockpit.Sale Price $126.00
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LT. COLONEL JOE FORSTER - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 296797JOE FORSTER Signature of the World War II ace on a printed record of his 9 kills and 3 probables Biography signed: "Joe Forster", 8½x5¼. Printed card listing the dates and identities of Forster's confirmed and probable kills, plus one damaged aircraft. WWII Army Air Force fighter ace Joe Forster (b.Sale Price $108.00
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MAJOR GENERAL FRANK (FRANCIS R.) GERARD - INSCRIBED BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 296826FRANCES R. GERARD His ink inscription on a "D-Day Plus 60 Years" biography Inscribed Biography signed: "To Adam/FRG" in blue felt tip, 1 page, 8½x11. Francis R. Gerard (1924-2008) earned ace status in his P-51 Mustang, while flying bomber escort with the Eighth Air Force in Europe in World War IISale Price $162.00
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FRANK GILL - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED CIRCA 1980 - HFSID 24176FRANK GILL The New Zealand politician signs as Ambassador to the United States, on a printed page bearing his image and brief biography. Biography signed: "Frank Gill.", 8½x11. Included is the original mailing envelope. Signed on his printed image and biography published by the New Zealand Embassy to the United States.Sale Price $90.00
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LT. COLONEL WILLIAM G. "BILL" GREGORY - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 263672WILLIAM G. GREGORY The Endeavour STS-67 pilot signs on his NASA biography. Biography signed: "Bill Gregory", 1 page, 8½x11. Air Force Major William G. Gregory was born on May 14, 1957 in Lockport, New York.Sale Price $144.00
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LT. COLONEL WILLIAM G. "BILL" GREGORY - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 263675WILLIAM G. GREGORY The Endeavour STS-67 pilot signs on his NASA biography. Biography signed: "Bill Gregory", 1 page, 8½x11. Air Force Major William G. Gregory was born on May 14, 1957 in Lockport, New York.Sale Price $144.00
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HEINZ H. HILTEN - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 299765HEINZ HILTEN Wernher von Braun's architect signs a summary of his career achievements Biography signed: "Heinz H. Hilten", 1 page, 8½x11. Huntsville, Alabama, no date. German architect Heinz Hilten (b.Sale Price $81.00
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CAPTAIN JOSEPH D. MCGRAW - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 296808JOSEPH D. McGRAW Ink signature on a printed biography with color picture Printed Biography signed in ink: "Capt. Joseph D. McGraw USN (Ret.)". B/w, 11x8½. Flying an F4F Wildcat from the U.S. carrier Gambier Bay, Joseph D.Sale Price $90.00
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DONALD MOSS - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 226110DONALD MOSSThe acclaimed sports painter signs this printed biography in pencil Biography signed: “Best wishes/ Donald Moss”, in pencil, 8½x11¼. Donald Moss (1920-2010) was an artist whose oeuvre focused on depictions of famous athletes, as well as various venues and sports locales.Sale Price $108.00
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JOHN E. "JACK" PURDY - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED - HFSID 225202JOHN E. "JACK" PURDY Famed WWII combat pilot signs short narrative of his career in black ink Biography signed: "John E. Purdy" in black ink. 10x8. 4¾x3¾ black and white photograph in right margin. WWII pilot John E. "Jack" Purdy (b.Sale Price $108.00
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