PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/27/1931 - HFSID: 348039

As Governor of New York, he used this red, silver-tipped pen to sign a railroad bill creating the Board of Transit Control in 1931 Document Signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", 1 page, 9x14½. Albany, New York. April 27, 1931. Certificate authenticating that FDR used the attached pen to sign Senate Bill 12, the railroad unification bill. In full: "THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the pen hereunto affixed was used by me in signing Senate Bill Introductory Number 12, Printed Number 2455, entitled: 'AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to the plan of readjustment provided for in article seven thereof, to authorize the creation of the board of transit control and subsidiary corporations, to prescribe its and their duties and powers, to exempt its and their properties, income and securities from taxation and to make such securities legal investments, and to authorize the acquisition and operation of railroads and other transportation facilities, and otherwise.' and which became a law by my signature April 23, 1931, being Chapter 689 of the Laws of 1931. GIVEN by my hand and the Privy Seal of the State at the Capitol in the City of Albany, this twenty-seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one." Also signed by FDR's Secretary.

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID: 294154

6¾x9 black and white photograph mount with an exceptional quality image of the western icon, signed "W.F Cody, 'Buffalo Bill'" Inscribed Photograph Mount signed: "W.F Cody,/"Buffalo Bill"/To- W.S. Metz", B/w 6½x8 image, 6¾x9 overall. Photographer imprint at lower mount reading: "Prince/Parisian Panel/31 Union Square. New York/Penna Ave. & 11th St. Washington D.C." William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his Wild West career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - ANNOTATED PRES. METAL LOGO PLATE SIGNED - HFSID: 350487

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. Ford (1913-2006) attempted to bring a quick end to the Watergate Scandal by pardoning Nixon (September 8, 1974).

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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - PATENT SIGNED 07/01/1836 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 283909

PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - PATENT SIGNED 07/01/1836 CO-SIGNED BY: JOHN FORSYTH, - HFSID 283909

Jackson's bold signature on a 1836 patent for an improved machine to make ship's thimbles, also signed by Secretary of State Forsyth and Attorney General Butler. Accompanied by a 3-page handwritten description of the device by the inventor, Prentice White. Patent signed: "Andrew Jackson" as President, "John Forsyth" as Secretary of State, "B. F. Butler" as Attorney General, 1 page, 11½x15½. Washington, D.C., 1836 July 1. Patent issued to Prentice White for [in part] "a new and useful improvement in the Machine for making Ship's Thimbles which improvements he states has not been known or used before his application; [White] hath made oath that he does verily believe that he is the true inventor or discoverer of the said improvement; hath paid into the treasury of the United States the sum of thirty dollars." Archivally double matted and framed with a seated portrait and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 29.5 x 25.25. In fine condition, with light intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered light toning and soiling. The white paper seal is lightly toned and worn, but intact, and retains its original green ribbon.

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GENERAL COURTNEY H. HODGES - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID: 348926

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.

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FRITZ SAUCKEL - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED 07/15/1945 - HFSID: 286032

These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.

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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/23/1826 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 4708

PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/23/1826 CO-SIGNED BY: - HFSID 4708

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...…"

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FRANK JAMES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1884 - HFSID: 350450

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... I am waiting very impatiently for Mr. Cooper to come from the post office.…"

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JOHN HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER UNSIGNED 03/27/1783 - HFSID: 286082

His handwritten March 1783 letter as Governor of Massachusetts, instructing a garrison commander to forbid a ship full of Tories to disembark, requiring them to sail instead for New York (still in British hands) Autograph Letter, unsigned, 1 page, 7¾x12. Written as Governor. Boston, Massachusetts, 1783 March 27. To William Gordon, Commander of the Garrison in Dartmouth. In full: "I have this moment received your Letter by Express, giving information of the arrival of a Flag with a Number of Persons on board who were desirous of remaining some time at Dartmouth. I have laid the state of this Flag before the Council, & in consequence of their advice you are hereby Directed upon no pretense whatever, to suffer any of the Persons or any of the Effects brought in the Flag to be Landed at Dartmouth, or in any other place, but that you give immediate Directions for the Departure of the Flag with the Persons, & their effects to New York, and that after the Receipt of this Letter you make a point of Embracing the first fair wind to put her under Sail for New York, as no circumstance can possibly induce me to Deviate from this order. I am Sir your very humble servant.…"

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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/17/1856 - HFSID: 16525

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS (CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA) - MANUSCRIPT LETTER - HFSID 16525

Manuscript LS: "Jeffn Davis" as Secretary of War, 2p, 7½x9¼ front and verso. War Department, (Washington), 1856 January 17. TO HON. C. J. FAULKNER. In full: "I find an unexpected delay has occurred in the completion of the new models; but have assurance that they will be finished this week, so as to be ready for inspection at the beginning of next week when those designed for Harper's Ferry will be sent thither after which we shall be able to resume full work at that Armory. That class of community who have been for a time suspended from employment will I hope then be relieved from this embarrassment to which you have called my attention. As to the number of clerks required at Harper's Ferry, I have made some further enquiry, and learned that in answer to questions propounded by the Superintendent, it is understood the three clerks now employed, replied that they believed themselves able to do all the duty which would devolve upon them in consequence of the reduction in the number of clerks, made by order of this Department.…"

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PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT - DOCUMENT UNSIGNED WITH JOSEPH W. BAILEY, JOSEPH H. GAINES, GORDON J. RUSSELL, WILLIAM P. FRYE, JULIUS C. BURROWS - HFSID: 285772

PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT - DOCUMENT UNSIGNED WITH JOSEPH W. BAILEY, JOSEPH - HFSID 285772

Official Electoral College certification by the President of the Senate, William P. Frye, also signed by tellers of the US Senate and House of Representatives Printed Declaration signed: "Wm. P. Frye/President pro tempore" of the U.S. Senate and "Julius C. Burrows" and "J.W. Bailey" as tellers on the part of the Senate and "Joseph H. Gaines" and "Gordon Russell" as tellers on the part of the House of Representatives, 1p, 11½x28, Washington, District of Columbia, not dated. Certificate of the Electoral College votes deciding Theodore Roosevelt as President and Charles W. Fairbanks as Vice President. According to the 12th Amendment to the U.S.

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LT. GENERAL WADE HAMPTON III - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 298275

LT. GENERAL WADE HAMPTON III - COLLECTION 11/30/1876 WITH LT. GENERAL JOHN - HFSID 298275

With the results of the US Presidential election, and also the South Carolina gubernatorial election, undecided, Democrats (and former Confederate generals) Governor-elect Hampton, US Senator Gordon, and campaign manager Haskell write to General Thomas Ruger, commander of US troops in the State, condemning his interference in the meeting of what they consider the lawfully elected legislature. The former secessionists invoke the US Constitution and the bicentennial of American independence in support of their cause! Collection includes: 1) Autograph Letter signed: "Wade Hampton", "J B Gordon", "A. C. Haskell", 4 pages, 8x12½. Columbia, South Carolina, 1876 November 30. To General T. H. Ruger, Commanding US Troops in South Carolina. In full: "We have just heard through Major McGinnis of your staff your orders communicated to Mr. Wallace, Speaker of the House of Representatives, that at 12 o'clock tomorrow no spectators would be allowed in the Hall and that the Members elect from Edgefield County would not be allowed upon the floor. To say that we are surprised at such an order after the explanations & pledges by you to each one of us, is to use very mild language.…"

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WILLIAM F. "BUFFALO BILL" CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350584

WILLIAM F. BUFFALO BILL CODY - ANNOTATED ALBUM LEAF SIGNED 04/20/1899 CO-SIGNED - HFSID 350584

Signatures of Cody, Longstreet and other prominent Chicagoans of the era, collected on both sides of a 6x4 sheet in 1899. Signatures on both sides of a 6x4 sheet: "W.F. Cody / 'Buffalo Bill'", "Nate Salsbury", "John M. Burke /'Arizona John'", and "Allison Nailor, Jr.". Dated in unknown hand at left: "April 20, 1899." On verso: "Yours Truly/James Longstreet/July 15 '99" and "Ferdinand W. Peck". Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 40x20. William Frederick Cody earned the name "Buffalo Bill" for killing thousands of buffalo as a hired hunter in 1867 and 1868. Cody had begun his wild west career herding cattle at age nine. Five years later, he became the Pony Express' youngest rider. Throughout the Civil War, Cody worked as a government scout, extracting from life and the West all it had to offer. His western notoriety grew with his adventures, including those during the Sioux War, in which he purportedly fought a duel with Chief Yellow Hand. Cody's theatrical career was launched that same year with his re-enactments of such Indian battles. By 1883, he formed his first Wild West spectacle, becoming a master showman who toured internationally until 1903.

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GENERAL OMAR N. BRADLEY - INSCRIBED SPEECH SIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID: 283823

A bound copy of his Memorial Day Address (1948), inscribed and signed to his longtime secretary, Mary Pitcairn, by America's last five-star general Speech inscribed and signed: "To Miss Mary Pitcairn/With appreciation for/your loyal and/untiring assistance/Omar N. Bradley", 5p, 6x9. Leather-bound, soft cover copy of his Memorial Day Address, titled "That We Might Learn to Live as Bravely as They Died", Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1948. Inscribed and signed on third free end page. Omar N. Bradley (1893-1981), a corps commander in North Africa and Sicily (1943), commanded of the U.S. First Army, which landed at Utah and Omaha beaches, Normandy, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In August 1944, he became the Commander of the 12th Army Group, the largest force ever commanded on the field. He headed the new Veterans Administration (1945-1948). On September 20, 1950, Bradley was promoted to Five-Star General of the Army, and would be the last surviving general of 5-star rank. From 1950 to 1953, he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Lacking the arrogance and ostentation of some other generals, Bradley became known as "the soldier's general." Mary Pitcairn, a Red Cross Nurse in World War II, followed the Twelfth Army Group across France and into Germany (1944-1945).

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PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT - DOCUMENT UNSIGNED WITH JOSEPH W. BAILEY, JOSEPH H. GAINES, GORDON J. RUSSELL, WILLIAM P. FRYE, JULIUS C. BURROWS - HFSID: 285772

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Military | Pamphlets

BOCK'S CAR CREW (RAYMOND GALLAGHER) - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 175185

Booklet signed: "Sgt. Ray Gallagher Atomic Bomb Crew Member", 8p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Photocopied booklet.

Sale Price $85.00

$100.00
MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL BUTTERFIELD - INSCRIBED PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 154791

Union General Daniel Butterfield signs pamphlet titled Report of Tablet Committee, Evacuation Day. Pamphlet inscribed and signed: "To my esteemed friend/where blood is thick with/Revolutionary stock-Mr. Ethan Allen/Daniel Butterfield", 24p, 6x9.

Price: $600.00
FRANK CHURCH - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 315705

The politician signs his name on a pamphlet promoting himself Pamphlet signed: "Frank Church", in blue ink, 2 pages, 5½x8½. Idaho's Frank Church: A Biographical Sketch. Frank Forrester Church III (1924-1984) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Idaho from 1957-1981.

Price: $100.00
JACK DEMPSEY - INSCRIBED PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 41639

Jack Dempsey signs a pamphlet titled "13 excerpts (with pictures) from Dempsey By the Man Himself, As told to Bob Considine and Bill Slocum". Pamphlet inscribed and signed: "To the Gifford Boys/Lots of Luck Pals/Jack Dempsey", 8p, 6x9.

Sale Price $225.00

$280.00
ADMIRAL ERNEST MCNEILL ELLER - ANNOTATED PAMPHLET DOUBLE SIGNED - HFSID 191785

The naval historian who served in the United States Navy during WWII signed this pamphlet twice! Annotated Pamphlet Double Signed: “Ernest McNeill Eller” and “Ernest” in blue ink on the front cover. Nine pages. Title: “Soviet Bid for the Sea”.

Sale Price $385.00

$460.00
ADMIRAL ERNEST MCNEILL ELLER - ANNOTATED PAMPHLET SIGNED 12/1975 - HFSID 191786

The naval historian who taught at the United States Naval Academy penned his signature on this pamphlet Annotated Pamphlet Signed: "Ernest McNeill Eller" in blue ink on the front cover. Eleven pages. Title: "Will We Need A Navy to Win".

Price: $440.00
MAJOR GENERAL JOE ENGLE - PAMPHLET SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 51482

Booklet signed: "Joe Engle" and "Richard H. Truly," 2½p, 8½x11. Official NASA Mission Report signed on the cover by the two-man crew. Headlined: "Columbia's Second Mission-STS-2, the First Flight of a 'Used' Spacecraft.…"

Price: $240.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 43013

Gerald R. Ford signs a pamphlet from the White House on the history of the presidents and White House. Pamphlet signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 16p, 8½x11. Signed on page eight. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.

Price: $260.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 157428

Gerald R. Ford signs a pamphlet from The Gerald R. Ford Museum. Pamphlet signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 3½x8½ (closed). Signed on cover. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.

Price: $240.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 157429

Gerald R. Ford signs a pamphlet from The Friends of The Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum. Pamphlet signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 11x8½ (open), 3¾x8½ (closed). Signed on cover. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.

Sale Price $195.00

$240.00
PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PAMPHLET SIGNED CIRCA 1998 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285229

Both sign the program from a fundraiser for Congressman Rogan's re-election campaign in 1998, an event held at the Nixon library and attended by former President Ford. Accompanied by unsigned candid photo of Ford signing a copy of the program.

Price: $260.00
COLONEL JAMES B. "JIM" IRWIN - INSCRIBED PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 145462

Jim Irwin signs a pamphlet titled "Footprints on the Moon". Pamphlet Inscribed and Signed: "Richard/His love Jim Irwin", 4p, 3½x5¾. Titled: "Footprints on the Moon".

Price: $450.00
COLONEL JAMES B. "JIM" IRWIN - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 172931

Pamphlet signed: "His Love/Jim Irwin", 4p, 3½x5¾. Signed on his color photo on cover. No date, no place. Spanish-language pamphlet titled "Pisadas en la Luna", printed by the High Flight Foundation, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Sale Price $425.00

$500.00
GENERAL LYMAN L. LEMNITZER - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 226337

Program for the dedication ceremonies of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Monument at West Point, signed by General Lyman L. Lemnitzer on the cover.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
MAJOR EDWARD V. "EDDIE" RICKENBACKER - PAMPHLET SIGNED 1968 - HFSID 86761

Captain Eddie promotes his autobiography. Pamphlet signed: "Eddie Rickenbacker/1968", on front, 3½x 5¾. A pamphlet to promote his autobiography, Rickenbacker (1967).

Price: $750.00
AARON R. SCHWARTZ - PAMPHLET SIGNED 07/14/1972 - HFSID 215960

The politician who served in the Texas Legislature for nearly 30 years signed a pamphlet and typed letter Pamphlet Signed: "A.R. Schwartz/ July 14, 1972". Seven pages of printed text plus cover page. Folded size 8¾x11½. Dated July 14, 1972.

Price: $90.00
AARON R. SCHWARTZ - PAMPHLET SIGNED 07/14/1972 - HFSID 216040

The Texas politician who interrupted his college education to enlist in the military during WWII signed this pamphlet from his re-election campaign Pamphlet Signed: "A. R. Schwartz July 14, 1972". 4x9 tri-fold re-election campaign pamphlet.

Price: $100.00
MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL E. SICKLES - PAMPHLET SIGNED 09/15/1885 - HFSID 279142

Copy of Leaves from My Dairy by American Civil War General Daniel Sickles, reprinted from Journal of The Military Service Institution of the United States and signed "Compliments of the Author" by Sickles Pamphlet signed: "Compliments of the/Author/Sept. 15th/'85".

Price: $450.00
ROBERT WARD - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 156878

The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer signs below his image on the front cover of a pamphlet. Pamphlet signed: "Robert Ward", 6 pages, 4x9. Signed on front cover.

Price: $200.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BYRON R. WHITE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 82306

Byron R. White signs a pamphlet. Pamphlet signed: "Byron Rwhite", 20p, 6x9. The four center pages of a 20-page booklet about the Supreme Court. Byron R.

Sale Price $195.00

$240.00
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BYRON R. WHITE - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 155963

Byron R. White signs a pamphlet with a black and white publicity photograph of him in front of shelves of books. Pamphlet signed: "Byron White", 32p, 6x9. He has assigned on page 15 which has a 4x5½ black and white publicity photograph with a brief biography on him below.

Price: $220.00