GIDEON WELLES - TELEGRAM UNSIGNED 12/06/1866 - HFSID 280762

Telegram, unsigned, 1 page, 8½x11. 1866 December 6. Telegram partly printed in Portuguese, received from Gideon Welles in Washington, D.C., for transmittal to Admiral Goldsborough, American Squadron at Lisbon, Portugal. Manuscript text of Welles' message (unknown hand): "Send steamer to Alexandria, Egypt to receive Surautt [sic] from Consul Hale and bring him to Washington." [Welles' name has also been misspelled by the telegraph office.] Docketed on verso: "Hon. G. Welles/Secy of the Navy/6th Dec. 1866/Send steamer to/Alexandria, Egypt". Gideon Welles (1812-1878), a Jacksonian Democrat who joined the new Republican Party in 1854 because he detested slavery, was Secretary of the Navy throughout the Presidencies of Abraham Lincoln (who called him "Neptune") and Andrew Johnson (1861-1869). John Suratt (1844-1916) was the son of Mary Suratt, convicted of conspiracy in the assassination of President Lincoln and the first woman executed (hanged) by the US government. John Suratt was accused of involvement in the conspiracy, but remained at large for a year and a half, fleeing first to Canada and then through Europe, escaping after first having been captured in Italy.

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JOHN HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER UNSIGNED 10/31/1783 - HFSID 273139

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. The Merrimack River, which begins in Franklin, New Hampshire, flows for 110 miles - southward to Massachusetts and then northeast to the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border -- before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

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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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BRIGHAM YOUNG - DEED SIGNED 07/29/1873 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286005

BRIGHAM YOUNG - DEED SIGNED 07/29/1873 CO-SIGNED BY: MARY ANN - HFSID 286005

Young and his wife Mary Ann Young sign a document agreeing to sell land in Salt Lake City (1873). Partly Printed Document signed: "Brigham Young" [added in another hand: "Sen"], 4 pages, 8½x14. Salt Lake City, Utah, 1873 July 29. Also signed "Mary A Young"; witnessed "R.R. Anderson" and "Jas. A. Young". An indenture in which Young agrees to sell a 6,600 square foot tract of land in Salt Lake City to David McKenzie for $20,000. Signed on front. Notary's seal on inside cover. BRIGHAM YOUNG (1801-1877) succeeded the murdered Joseph Smith as head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1844. He guided the mass migration of the LDS faithful ("Mormons") to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah and served as the first Governor of the Territory of Utah (1849-1857). "Sen" distinguishes Young from Brigham Young, Jr. (1836-1903), a son by Mary who held important posts in the Church. MARY ANN YOUNG (1834-1882) was Young's second (and likely, favorite) wife, agreeable to his wedding additional wives. Lightly creased and soiled. Overall, fine condition.

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JOHN HANCOCK - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/07/1783 - HFSID 286006

Hancock handwrote, dated and put his "John Hancock" on this letter to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" in 1783, while he was Governor of Massachusetts. He wrote this letter to inform the recipients that he had received an "Application for Sundry Articles for the use of the Tribe" from the Penobscot, which offered their services to the colonies during the American Revolutionary War. This letter was written less than eight months before the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war between the colonies and England. Draft autograph letter signed "J.H." as Governor of Massachusetts. 1 page, 7¾x6¼. Council Chamber, Boston, Massachusetts, Feb. 7, 1783. Addressed to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representatives". In full: "I have this moment Rec'd a Letter from Colonel Lithgow, by Two Indians of the Penobscot Tribe, these Indians are come to make Application for Sundry Articles for the use of the Tribe. The Letter with the Commissions given one of these Indians by Brigr. Genl. Lovell, I have directed the Secretary [to] lay before you.…"

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JOHN ENDECOTT - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283508

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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U.S. Politicians / Government Employees | Appointments

ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 08/22/1867 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286566

Signed gubernatorial appointment (22x17) of a Justice of the Peace for Suffolk County, Massachusetts, accompanied by a cabinet card photo of him Civil Appointment signed: "Alex H. Bullock" as Governor, 11x17 folded, 22x17 opened flat.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
SIMON CAMERON - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 09/19/1861 - HFSID 46939
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SIMON 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.

Sale Price $400.00

$650.00
GOVERNOR DEWITT CLINTON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/01/1821 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 33594

ivil Appointment signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor, 1p, 13¼x10. Albany, New York, 1821 March 1. Partly printed document appointing Estes Howe, James L'Ammoureux, Jesse Buel and John McCarty to be Judges of the Court of Common Pleas.

Sale Price $405.00

$450.00
GOVERNOR DEWITT CLINTON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/26/1822 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13527

ivil Appointment signed: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor, 1p, 15½x9¾. Albany, New York, 1822 March 21. Partly printed document appointing Thomas Howland and Russell Burt of Northumberland as Justices of the Peace for Saratoga County.

Sale Price $405.00

$450.00
GOVERNOR DEWITT CLINTON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/29/1819 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177321

1819 civil appointment for a public notary signed by Clinton when he was Governor of New York Civil appointment signed "Dewitt Clinton" by Clinton and "Arch. Campbell Dep." By Campbell.

Sale Price $405.00

$450.00
GOVERNOR DEWITT CLINTON - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/16/1822 - HFSID 254661

Military appointment to the New York militia signed in 1822 by Clinton as Governnor Military appointment signed "Dewitt Clinton". 1 page, 15¼x9½ (unfolded), with raised round stamp "Excelsior" in paper on left. April 4, 1822. Plain certificate appointed Prosper M.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
GOVERNOR DEWITT CLINTON - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/17/1819 - HFSID 253671

Appointment of a Surgeon's Mate in the New York State Infantry. Partly Printed DS: "DeWitt Clinton" as Governor of New York, 1p, 15½x9¾. Albany, 1819 March 27. Countersigned: "J.V.N.Yates" as Secretary of State. In part: "To George V.…"

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES MAGILL CONRAD - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/22/1853 - HFSID 17230

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: "The President of the United States having been pleased to appoint Herbert A.…"

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
JAMES C. DOBBIN - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/19/1853 - HFSID 315295

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.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
JAMES C. DOBBIN - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 10/08/1855 - HFSID 318468

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.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
JAMES A. GARY - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 10/01/1897 - HFSID 26392

As US Postmaster General (1897), he signs the appointment of a postmaster for Chester, Vermont. Civil Appointment signed: "Jas. A. Gary", 21x16. Washington, D.C., 1897 October 1. Gold seal of the US Post Office affixed in lower left corner.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
JAMES A. GARY - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 11/15/1897 - HFSID 28107

Partly Printed DS: "Jas. A. Gary" as Postmaster General, 1p, 20x16. Washington City, 1897 November 15. Commission of William C. Saunders as Postmaster of Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Gary served as McKinley's Postmaster General from 1897-1898. Gold seal at lower left.

Sale Price $180.00

$200.00
W. AVERELL HARRIMAN - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/01/1955 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 266236

Partly Printed Civil Appointment signed: "Averell Harriman" as Governor and "Carmine G. DeSapio" as Secretary of State of New York, 1p, 18x15. Albany, New York, 1955 January 1. APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL P. MOYNIHAN AS ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE GOVERNOR.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
W. AVERELL HARRIMAN - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 12/20/1956 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 266237

Partly Printed DS: "Averell Harriman" as Governor of New York and "Carmine G. DeSapio" as Secretary of State, 1p, 17½x15, mounted to a board of same size. Albany, New York, 1956 December 20. Appointment of Daniel P.

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/05/1924 - HFSID 280281

Charles Evans Hughes signs a scarce document signed with his full name to appoint William Oscar Jones to represent the U. S. in Konigsberg, Germany. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Charles Evans Hughes" as Coolidge's Secretary of State, 1p, 17x14. Washington, 1924 May 5.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/10/1924 - HFSID 86989

Charles Evans Hughes signs a scarce document signed with his full name to appoint Charles L. DeVault. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Charles Evans Hughes" as Coolidge's Secretary of State, 1p, 17x14. Washington, 1924 May 10. Certification of Charles L. DeVault of Indiana as U.S.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 10/06/1923 - HFSID 280283

Charles Evans Hughes signs a scarce document signed with his full name to appoint William Oscar Jones of Pennsylvania to represent the U. S. in Konigsberg, Germany. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Charles Evans Hughes" as Coolidge's Secretary of State, 1p, 17x14.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES E HUGHES - DIPLOMATIC APPOINTMENT SIGNED 11/19/1923 - HFSID 280282

Charles Evans Hughes signs a scarce document signed with his full name to appoint William Oscar Jones to represent the U. S. in Danzig. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Charles Evans Hughes" as Coolidge's Secretary of State, 1p, 17x14. Washington, 1923 November 19.

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
WILLIAM MOULTON INGRAHAM - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 08/15/1917 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 85572

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
HIRAM WARREN JOHNSON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/04/1914 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 34676

The California Governor, Teddy Roosevelt's running mate 3 years before; and the longest serving Secretary of State appoint a Trustee of the California School for Girls. (A 17½x11¼ document). Civil Appointment signed: "Hiram W. Johnson" as Governor, "Frank C.…"

Sale Price $306.00

$340.00
FRANK KNOX - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/29/1941 - HFSID 26543

As Secretary of the Navy, he appoints a physicist as a commander in the Naval Reserve. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Frank Knox" as FDR's Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 8x10½. Washington, 1941 March 29. Appointment of Louis William McKehan as a Commander in the Naval Reserve.

Sale Price $108.00

$120.00
HENRY LAURENS - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 265795

Partly Printed DS: "Henry Laurens" as President of the Continental Congress and "Chas Thomson Secy", 1p, 13½x8¼. No place, but Philadelphia, no date, but circa 1777-1778.

Sale Price $2,337.50

$2,750.00
LEVI LINCOLN JR. - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 09/23/1830 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 264510

As Governor of Massachusetts, he appoints a lieutenant in the State militia. Military Appointment signed: "Levi Lincoln" as Governor and Commander in Chief of Massachusetts, 1 page, 15½x9¾. [Boston], 1830 September 23. Countersigned: "Edward D.…"

Sale Price $396.00

$440.00
EDWARD LIVINGSTON - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 10/07/1831 - HFSID 31352

Partly printed DS: "Edw Livingston" as Jackson's Secretary of State, 1p, 8x10. Washington, 1831 October 7. In full: "I certify, That John N.…"

Sale Price $360.00

$400.00
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/06/1879 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 283749

As Governor of New Jersey (1879), he signs the appointment of a Fish Warden, also signed by longtime Secretary of State Henry C. Kelsey. Civil Appointment signed: "George McClellan" as Governor, 17x14 with red-pencil line corrections. Also signed "Henry C.…"

Sale Price $1,275.00

$1,500.00
MAJOR GENERAL EDWIN D. MORGAN - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 12/29/1861 - HFSID 85819

As Governor, he signs an appointment of a first lieutenant in the 41st Regiment, New York Volunteers (1861). Partly Printed Military Appointment signed: "E.D. Morgan" as Governor of New York, 1 page, 17x14. Albany, 1861 December 26.

Sale Price $396.00

$440.00
MAYOR WILLIAM O'DWYER - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/01/1948 - HFSID 17027

14x16 certificate signed as Mayor, appointing a prominent New York musician to the Golden Jubilee committee Civil Appointment signed: "William O'Dwyer" as Mayor, 1 page, 14x16.

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
GOVERNOR SAMUEL E. PINGREE - CIVIL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 11/29/1884 - HFSID 32799

Rare signature from the Vermont Governor on the civil appointment of Frank D. Hall to State Attorney, dated 1884 Civil appointment signed: "Samuel E. Pingree", "Alfred E. Watson", 10½x16. Encapsulated to size of 11½x17. November 29, 1884. Montpelier, Vermont.

Sale Price $234.00

$260.00
ALFRED E. SMITH - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 04/11/1923 - HFSID 23619

Smith signed this document as New York's governor in 1925 to designate Timothy Murray of Yonkers, New York as the state's delegate at the National Tax Association.

Sale Price $337.50

$375.00
MAJOR GENERAL JOHN M. THAYER - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 02/23/1888 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 273011

Military Appointment signed: "John M Thayer" as Governor, "G.L. Laws" as Secretary of State and "A.V. Cole" as Adjutant General, 1p, 16¾x14¼. Lincoln, Nebraska, 1888 February 23. Ornate Nebraska National Guard certificate appointing "William A.…"

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00