WILLIAM BARCLAY "BAT" MASTERSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/31/1905 - HFSID: 348287

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. Masterson was also a lawman, serving as a deputy in Dodge City, Kansas alongside Wyatt Earp and later sheriff for Ford County, Kansas (1877-1879), as well as town marshal of Trinidad (1881-1882) and later, during the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, as a U. S.

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

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

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

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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 09/03/1829 - HFSID: 285943

As President, he signs an 1829 autograph letter to a Tennessee neighbor, explaining that he has neither the desire nor the financial means to purchase an offered parcel of land adjacent to his own. Autograph Letter Signed: "Andrew Jackson" as President, 1 page, 8x10. Washington, 1829 September 3. To Captain Peter Mosely. In full: "Being absent from this city at the Rip Raps for the benefit of my health I did not receive your letter until my return on the first instant and I hasten to answer it the first leisure moment that has occurred. I regret to say to you, that my monied concerns are not in a situation to purchase your land, I am sorry to be compelled to say to you, that my expense is equal to all my means, & it is out of my power to loan you the sum wanted. The land you propose selling; that part where McCulla lived, would not suit me; If I had the means to buy, I would buy that north of my tract, say 150 acres at a fair price, but as yet, I have not the means. Present me affectionately to your family & all my good neighbours & believe me, yr friend." Holograph postscript: "P.S. My health has much improved. A.J.…"

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JOHN ENDECOTT - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID: 283508

JOHN ENDECOTT This exceedingly rare document is from the very earliest history of the American colonies and Massachusetts! It's a five-line complaint signed by John Endecott, colonial governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, in Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1649. Documents from this early in American history are rarely seen outside of private collections and are highly desirable! Framed to 10x6½ in a gold-colored frame with cream-colored matte. Document signed "Jo: Endecott Gov.". Brown ink and lead pencil notations in top left corner and at left edge. 1 page, 5½x1¼. Framed to 10x6½ in a gold-colored frame with cream-colored matte. Marblehead, Massachusetts, April 24, 1649. Five-line complaint. Endecott (c. 1588-1665), also spelled "Endicott", was a colonial governor (1629-1630, 1644-1645, 1649-1650, 1651-1654 and 1655-1664) and deputy governor (1641-1644, 1650-1651 and 1654-1655) of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the New World. Endecott arrived with 60 other settlers in the Naumkeag, future site of Salem, Massachusetts and already settled by seceders from the Plymouth colony, led by Roger Conant.

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Military - Other Wars & Misc.

MAJOR GENERAL ABREU - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/02/1900 - HFSID 218052

The Major General requests status of civil and military elements, dated 1900! Autograph Letter Signed: "Abreau" in iron gall ink. 12½x8¾. Fully Translated in English: "Cobre, May 2, 1900. General Juan Pablo Cebreca.…"

Price: $800.00
FRANCISCO VICENTE AGUILERA - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218110

The Cuban Revolutionary pens an affable letter to a friend regarding the organization of an army of hundreds of men with the appropiate armament Autograph Letter Signed: "Aguilera" in iron gall ink. Fully Translated in English: "Carlos Juan Manuel Maria. London, July 22, 1872.…"

Price: $1,600.00
FRANCISCO VICENTE AGUILERA - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218111

The Cuban Revolutionary pens a letter to a friend regarding the departure of a Spanish general from the island and the victories the revolutionaries are accomplishing. Autograph Letter Signed: "F.V. Aguilera" in iron gall ink. 7x4½, 3 pages.

Price: $1,600.00
FRANCISCO VICENTE AGUILERA - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218112

The Cuban Revolutionary pens a kind letter to a friend informing him about his plans for going to New York, the realization of a project and the neccesary immediate action of one of the revolutionaries Generals. Autograph Letter Signed: "Aguilera" in iron gall ink. 10x8.

Price: $1,600.00
FRANCISCO VICENTE AGUILERA - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218114

The Cuban revolutionary pens a respectful letter to another revolutionary asking him to look after the wife of one of the bravest Generals who is in deep misery! Autograph Letter Signed: "F.V. Aguilera" in iron gall ink. 8¼x10½.In full from Spanish: "C.…"

Sale Price $1,350.00

$1,600.00
FRANCISCO VICENTE AGUILERA - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218116

The Cuban Revolutionary pens a letter regarding his experience living in a megapolis and his struggling with the English language. Autograph Letter Signed: "F.V. Aguilera", in iron gall ink. 7x4½.

Price: $1,600.00
FRANCISCO VICENTE AGUILERA - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/20/1865 - HFSID 218115

The Cuban Revolutionary pens a letter to a friend to inform him about his health condition, plans for meeting with him and to reassure his willingness to solve problems peacefully. Autograph Letter Signed: "Aguilera" in iron gall ink.

Sale Price $1,195.00

$1,400.00
FRANCISCO VICENTE AGUILERA - AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED 10/10/1871 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 218117

The Cuban Revolutionaries write a letter to the American People telling them about the situation of their country and asking them for help on these 5½x8¼ sixteen sheets. Autograph Document Signed: "F.V. Aguilera" and "Ramon Cespedes" in iron gall ink.

Sale Price $1,350.00

$1,600.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES L. ALCORN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 34215

Small card signed by James Lusk Alcorn, Governor and U. S. Senator from Mississippi Signature: "J.L. Alcorn/Miss". 3½x2¼ card. Illinois-born Alcorn (1816-1894) was Republican Governor of Mississippi (1870-1871) and U. S. Senator from Mississippi (1871-1877).

Price: $180.00
MAJOR GENERAL H. LETHBRIDGE ALEXANDER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/21/1935 - HFSID 175052

Autograph Letter signed: "H. Lethbridge Alexander", 1p, 5¼x6¾. Aldermoor, Beaulieu, Hants (England), 1935 June 21. On personal letterhead. To "Dear Sir". In full: "I regret the delay in replying to your letter of 18th but I have only just returned fromWales.…"

Price: $200.00
GENERAL JOHN R. ALLEN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 295219

The Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan is shown in his Marine uniform earlier in his career Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Jeffrey/Best wishes/John R. Allen/B Gen USMC". Color, 8x10. On July 18, 2011, General John R. Allen (b.

Price: $280.00
GENERAL LEW ALLEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204052

Photograph signed: "Lew Allen/JPL". B/w, 8½x11. General Allen was Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force from 1978-1982. From 1982-1989, he served as Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.

Price: $120.00
GENERAL LEW ALLEN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 1978 - HFSID 24005

Photograph signed: "Lew Allen". Color, 8x10. General Allen was Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force from 1978-1982. He served on President Clinton's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board (1993-1995) and as Director of the National Security Agency. Fine condition.

Sale Price $115.00

$140.00
CAPTAIN SCOTT ALTMAN - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 264127

His ink signature on a card with printed space shuttle image Printed Card signed in ink: "Scott Altman", 5x3½ card, Printed image of a space shuttle on left side of card. Scott Altman (b. 1959) was a Marine fighter and test pilot.

Price: $90.00
JEFFERY AMHERST - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 10/10/1793 - HFSID 285032

Signed Manuscript Letter as Commander in Chief of the British Army (1793) informing a Major Alexander Hume that he has been appointed to a post in the Scotch Brigade. Framed with an engraving of Amherst to an overall size of 18½x15½.

Sale Price $995.00

$1,200.00
WILLIAM PITT "1ST EARL OF AMHERST" AMHERST - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/14/1820 - HFSID 23673

His handwritten pass admitting the bearer to the House of Lords Autograph Document signed: "Amherst", 1p, 4½x4½. (London), 1820 October 14. In full: "Admit the Bearer below the Bar of the House of Lords on Tuesday next.…"

Price: $160.00
ADMIRAL ALFONSO ARAUJO - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 142626

Photo signed by the Spanish admiral Photograph signed in Spanish: "Alfonso Araujo/almirante de la/marina española". B/w, 6½x8½ overall, image 5½x7½ (one surface). This admiral of the Spanish navy, shown here in uniform, merits further research.

Price: $160.00
REAR ADMIRAL CONWAY H. ARNOLD - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 24013

Signature: "C.H. Arnold/Rear Admiral U.S.N.", 5½x3, imprinted at top: "United States Ship Maine". On December 16, 1907, President Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet of 16 battleships on a cruise around the world, returning home on February 22, 1909.

Price: $140.00
H.O. ARNOLD-FORSTER - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 81091

British politician and former Secretary of State for War signs his name in gray ink Clipped signature: "H.O. Arnold-Forster" in gray ink. 4x1¼, affixed to 7½x6½ piece of paper. H. O.

Price: $90.00
COLONEL EMILIO AVALOS Y ACOSTA - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 218099

The Colonel writes Chief Commander Pedro Llanes to certify the good conduct of Commandant Jose Lauvas y Osuna Manuscript Document Signed: "Emilio Avalos" and "Pedro Llanes" in iron gall ink. 10x8.

Price: $1,000.00
EMILIO BACARDI Y MOREAU - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218043

The Cuban business-man pens a receipt to some clients of his rum company. Autograph Letter Signed: "Bacardi Y." in iron gall ink. 8¼x5¼.

Price: $1,600.00
EMILIO BACARDI Y MOREAU - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218044

The Cuban business man an activist writes a list to some clients referring to some expenses such as: red beans, milk cookies, anemones and books. Autograph Letter Signed: "Bacardi Y." in iron gall ink. 10¾x8½.

Price: $1,600.00
EMILIO BACARDI Y MOREAU - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218045

The Cuban business man and activist writes a letter to friend Luis Manuel thanking him for his letter and referring to an assembly and the end of the war! Autograph Letter Signed: "Bacardi" in iron gall ink. 11x8½. In Spanish, Illegible.

Sale Price $1,350.00

$1,600.00
EMILIO BACARDI Y MOREAU - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 218046

The Cuban business man and activist writes a letter to some clients informing them that his company has sent them the requested liquor. Autograph Letter Signed: "Bacardi" in iron gall ink. 10½x8. Fully Translated in English: "Cuba, February 1, 1884. Messrs. G.…"

Sale Price $1,350.00

$1,600.00
GEORGE E. BADGER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 1/20 - HFSID 17166

ALS: "Geo. E. Badger", 2p, front and verso, 5¼x8. Raleigh, (no year) January 20. In part: "Your telegraph last night took me completely by surprise. Carroll has failed and is no longer infallible...I telegraphed you last night that I could not come...…"

Sale Price $250.00

$320.00
GEORGE E. BADGER - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 05/24/1841 - HFSID 17182

Manuscript LS: "Geo. E. Badger" as Tyler's Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 8x10. Navy Department, 1841 May 24. To Assistant Surgeon William Grier, U.S. Ship Cyane, Norfolk. In full: "The Department has learned from the reports of the Commandant of the U.S.…"

Price: $220.00
COMMODORE WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE - ENGRAVING UNSIGNED - HFSID 174775

The U.S. Navy Commander is depicted in this 9½x12 engraving that features his facsimile signature underneath Engraving Unsigned: facsimile signature at bottom “W. Bain bridge” on a 9½x12 sheet of paper. Actual image 3½x4½.

Price: $200.00
MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM A. BECKER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 171667

Photograph signed: "W A Becker/Maj Gen, USA". B/w, 8x10. Official U.S. Army photo. Major General William A. Becker was Chief of Legislative Liaison for the Army. Creased.

Price: $160.00
REAR ADMIRAL REGINALD R. BELKNAP - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/30/1942 - HFSID 311746

The veteran of four US wars signed here as a Rear Admiral (retired). Autograph Note signed: "Best wishes for Ronald Smith/from Reginald R. Belknap/Rear Admiral, U. S. N., retired/At Washington's Statue/Sub-Treasury,New York/April 30, 1942", 6x4½.

Sale Price $165.00

$200.00
MAJOR GENERAL JAMES F. BELL - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/27/1904 - HFSID 24325

As Commandant of the Army Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, the Medal of Honor winner signs the graduation certificate of a lieutenant Document signed: "J. F. Bell" as Commandant , 1 page, 19x15. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1904 June 27.

Sale Price $295.00

$360.00