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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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 - 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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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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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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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

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

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Military - Other Wars & Misc. | Signatures

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
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
GENERAL CECIL BLACKER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 146367

The senior British Army General signs a label attached to a 5x6½ photograph. A rare signature! Signature: "Cecil Blacker", in blue ink, 3¼x1¼ label attached to 5x6½ photograph (2 surfaces).

Price: $160.00
ADMIRAL FRANCIS TIFFANY BOWLES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 191790

The Navy ship builder signs his name on this 3¼x2 card Signature: "F. T. Bowles" in black ink. 3½x2. Francis Tiffany Bowles (1858-1927) was a Naval ship constructor. He graduated from the U.S.

Price: $90.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL ADONIRAM J. WARNER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33855

The Civil War General and U.S. Representative from Ohio signs his name on 7x3½ sheet. Extremely Rare! Signature: "A.J. Warner/Marietta,/Ohio," 7x3½ sheet. Adoniram Judson Warner (1834-1910) was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War who was a U.S.

Sale Price $115.00

$140.00
MAYOR ROBERT "BOB" BRISCOE - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1957 - HFSID 293751

His signature as Lord Mayor of Dublin Signature: "Bob Briscoe" as Lord Mayor of Dublin, 6x3 sheet, affixed to an 8½x11 page with a magazine photo showing him during a visit to Boston in 1957. Second unidentified signature.

Price: $90.00
MAJOR GENERAL DON CARLOS BUELL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 268118

The Civil War Major General for the Union Army signs his name and title in black ink Signature: "D.C. Buell,/Major General", 3x1. Don Carlos Buell (1818-1898), an 1841 graduate of West Point, served with distinction in the Mexican War.

Sale Price $425.00

$500.00
MAJOR GENERAL DON CARLOS BUELL - AUTOGRAPH 06/19/1892 - HFSID 22278

The Major General who helped organize the Union Army during the Civil War signs his name from 1892 Signature: "D.C. Buell/Airdrie/June 19. 1892.", 3½x2. Don Carlos Buell (1818-1898), an 1841 graduate of West Point, served with distinction in the Mexican War.

Sale Price $745.00

$900.00
MAJOR GENERAL DON CARLOS BUELL - AUTOGRAPH 11/04/1887 - HFSID 72578

The Civil War Major General signs his name Signature: "D.C. Buell/Airdrie,/Nov. 4. '87.", 3½x2. Don Carlos Buell (1818-1898), an 1841 graduate of West Point Academy, served with distinction in the Mexican War.

Price: $900.00
ARNOLD E. CARLSON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 24070

Signature of a 1940s Coast Guard Academy instructor mounted on an album leaf Signature: "Captain Arnold E. Carlson/U S Coast Guard". 5¼x3¾ signature mounted on 7¾x3¾ album leaf. With notation blue ink in lower right corner of mounting leaf in unknown hand.

Price: $75.00
FIELD MARSHAL JAMES CASSELS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 24074

His signature as a Field Marshal, on a white card Signature: "J. S. Cassels/Field Marshal", 5½ x 3½.

Price: $140.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL POWELL CLAYTON - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 33799

His signature as US Ambassador to Mexico Signature: "Powell Clayton/Ambassador of the/United States/at Mexico", 6½x2. Powell Clayton (1833-1914) moved to Kansas with his brothers in 1855, becoming a civilian engineer at Fort Leavenworth.

Price: $180.00
ADMIRAL ROBERT E. COONTZ - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142861

The U.S. Navy Admiral signs a 3¼x1¼ slip of paper. Extremely rare! Signature: "R.E. Coontz/U.S.S. Seattle", 3¼x1¼ slip of paper, affixed to a 5x2½ blank white sheet of paper (2 surfaces). Robert E. Coontz (1864-1935) was born in Hannibal, Missouri.

Price: $140.00
GENERAL CHARLES P. DEEDES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 166855

Signature: "Charles G. Deedes/General", 4½x3½. Deedes served in South Africa (1901-1902) and World War I (1914-1918) being awarded Belgium's Legion of Honor and the Distinguished Service Medal from the USA. Printed biography glued beneath signature. Slightly soiled.

Price: $160.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS FAUNTLEROY - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1838 - HFSID 288529

Signature as Commander of Fort King during the Second Seminole War Signature: "Th. T. Fauntleroy/Maj. 2nd Regt. US/Dragoons/Comdg Fort King G. F.", 5x2½ paper affixed to 7x4½ sheet. Ink note (unknown hand): 1838.

Sale Price $450.00

$550.00
SYDNEY R. FREMANTLE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 166854

The admiral of the British Royal Navy signed this slip of paper Signature: “Sydney R. Fremantle/ Admiral”. 1¾x4 slip of paper. Sydney R. Fremantle (1867-1958) enlisted in the British Royal Navy in 1881. By World War I, he held the rank of rear-admiral.

Price: $260.00
FIELD MARSHAL JOHN DENTON PINKSTONE FRENCH - AUTOGRAPH 02/07/1905 - HFSID 142446

The British Army commander with multiple titles and achievements to his name signs this pink hued slip of paper Signature: "JDP French/Feb. 7, 1905" in black ink. 4½x1¼.

Price: $180.00
MAJOR GENERAL JAMES BARNET FRY - AUTOGRAPH 04/27/1865 - HFSID 254395

His signature as Provost Marshal General, obtained the day after the Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth was killed resisting arrest by federal troops. Signature: "James B. Fry/Pro. Marl. Genl. U.S./April 27, 1865, 4¼x3¼.…"

Price: $280.00
ADMIRAL THOMAS D. GILBERT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 166853

Signature: "T D Gilbert", 3¼x3½. Printed biography affixed at bottom. British Admiral Thomas D. Gilbert was awarded the Legion of Honour, was Aide-de-Camp to King George V (1921-1922) and commanded the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron (1923-1925).

Price: $160.00
MAJOR GENERAL QUINCY ADAMS GILLMORE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 72584

The Union Major-General signs on this 4x2¾ card Signature: "Q.A. Gillmore", 4x2¾ card.

Sale Price $150.00

$180.00
JAMES F. GREGORY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 87951

Signed as Engineer Secretary of the Lighthouse Board Signature: "James F. Gregory/Major of Engineers U.S. Army/Engineer Sec'y Light House Board", 6¾x2½ album leaf.

Sale Price $85.00

$100.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL EDWIN L. HAYES - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 255419

Signature: "E.L. Hayes/Bvt. Brig. Genl", 5x1½. Edwin Lewis Hayes (1819-1916) first entered the Union Army during the American Civil War as Captain of the 44th Illinois Voluntary Infantry. He later served as Colonel and commander of the 100th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

Price: $180.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS JEFFERSON HENDERSON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 33976

Signature: "Thos. J. Henderson./Princeton./Illinois.", 7¼x3½. Thomas Jefferson Henderson (1824-1911), an attorney and veteran of the American Civil War, served as a Republican U.S. Congressman from Illinois from 1875-1895.

Price: $140.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL REGINALD FRANCIS ARTHUR HOBBS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 166844

The Brigadier General pens his autograph in black ink Signature: “R.F.A. Hobbs” in black ink. 2¾x1½. Reginald Francis Arthur Hobbs was a Brigadier-General. Signer merits for further research. Toned. Mounting residue on verso. Pencil notations on verso.

Price: $80.00
ADMIRAL HERBERT G. HOPWOOD - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 263009

(Adm.). Signature: "Herbert G. Hopwood/Admiral, U.S. Navy/Commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet", 5x3 card.

Price: $90.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS S. JESUP - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 273044

Clipped signature: "Th: S. Jesup/Q.M. Gnl.", 2¾x1¼ lined blue sheet. Portion of writing (unknown hand) at upper margin.

Price: $100.00
MAJOR GENERAL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KELLEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 177538

Page signed by the General who led Union troops at the Battle of Philippi, the very first organized battle of the American Civil War Signature: "B. F. Kelley/Bvt Major Genl". 4¾x2¾.

Price: $360.00
RAMBAHADUR LIMBU - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 80365

The Nepalese Gurkha who fought in the Indonesian Confrontation signs his name in black ink Signature: “Ram bahadur Limbu” in black ink, 4½x3½. Rambahadur Limbu (b. 1939) is a former Nepalese Gurkha who fought in the Indonesian Confrontation.

Price: $70.00
JOHN LODER - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 280678

Inscribed Signature on a piece of lined paper Inscribed Signature: "To Ted/John Loder", 5¾x3¼ lined piece of paper. Ink caption (unknown hand).

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00