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

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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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U.S. Politicians / Government Employees | Contracts / Documents

VICE PRESIDENT SPIRO T. AGNEW - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/14/1965 - HFSID 48333

County Executive Spiro Agnew signs a contract for building roads in Gray Manor. Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Spiro T. Agnew" in ink as County Executive, 2p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Baltimore County, Maryland, 1965 July 14.

Price: $400.00
VICE PRESIDENT SPIRO T. AGNEW - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/11/1966 - HFSID 33326

County Executive Spiro Agnew signed a contract for building roads at Perry Hall Estates. Carbon Typed Document Signed: "Spiro T. Agnew" in ink as County Executive, 2p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Baltimore County, Maryland, 1966 January 11.

Price: $1,200.00
VICE PRESIDENT SPIRO T. AGNEW - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/18/1965 - HFSID 15434

County Executive Spiro Agnew signed a contract for building roads in Ripplewood. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Spiro T. Agnew" as Baltimore County Executive, 2p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Baltimore, Maryland, 1965 November 18.

Sale Price $325.00

$400.00
JOSEPH ANDERSON - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 03/12/1830 - HFSID 270815

Document signed twice: "Jos Anderson" as U.S. Comptroller, 1p (integral leaf), 7¾x9¾. Folded and addressed on verso, which also contains docketing. The second signature is his frank. Treasury Department (Washington, D.C.), 1830 March 12.

Price: $750.00
DAVID R. ATCHISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/28/1840 - HFSID 13151

David Rice Atchison signed an autograph document. Legal Autograph Document Signed: "Atchison & Hood for Deft.", 1p, 8¼x5½. Docketed on verso: "March 28 1840". In full: "M. D. Taylor Agt Z.…"

Price: $1,200.00
DAVID R. ATCHISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/23/1839 - HFSID 67665

David R. Atchison signed an autograph document. Autograph Document Signed: "Atchison Atto for/Defd" on verso, 1¼p, 7¾x12½, front and verso. No place, 1839 April 20. Concerning the case of "Hill vs Allen".

Price: $1,600.00
DAVID R. ATCHISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/25/1833 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 68093

David Rice Atchison signed an autograph document. Autograph Document Signed: "Atchison Attorney/for plaintiff", 1p, 7¾x12½. Lafayett Circuit, (Missouri), 1833 June 25.

Price: $1,600.00
DAVID R. ATCHISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/10/1837 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 31063

As a plaintiff's attorney, in a breach of contract suit, the future US Senator, David Atchison signs an 8x12 brief on behalf of himself and his partner, Alexander Doniphan.

Sale Price $1,350.00

$1,600.00
DAVID R. ATCHISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/17/1840 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 67964

David Rice Atchison signed an autograph document. Autograph Document Signed: "Atchison Atto fr Defd" as Attorney for Defendant, 1p, 7½x8¾. No place, 1840 December 17. Declaration in the case of Glasgow & others vs. James Allen.

Sale Price $1,350.00

$1,600.00
DAVID R. ATCHISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 68012

David R. Atchison signed an autograph document. Autograph Document Signed: "Atchison Atty/for Defendant", 1p, 6¼x8. No place, no date.

Price: $1,200.00
DAVID R. ATCHISON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT UNSIGNED - HFSID 323846

David R. Atchison's unsigned draft petition for an injunction, that restrained a defendant from collecting a judgment for damages. Autograph Document, unsigned. 1p, 8x10½. No place, no date.

Sale Price $1,350.00

$1,600.00
GOVERNOR NATHANIEL BRADLEY BAKER - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/14/1868 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 174678

Iowa's military authorities discuss discharge of a deserter at the end of the Civil War Manuscript Document signed: "N.B. Baker" as Adjutant General of Iowa, 1p, 7¾x9¾ Clinton, Iowa, 1865 August 14. Manuscript Letter on verso, signed: "Thos.…"

Price: $650.00
GEORGE BANCROFT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/05/1838 - HFSID 262853

The future United States Cabinet member signed this Port of Boston customs document, listing the crew and passengers of the brig Cynosure, in 1838. A rare document from early in Bancroft's career, before he was Secretary of the Navy!

Price: $400.00
JAMES BARBOUR - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/23/1826 - HFSID 17115

. Manuscript LS: "James Barbour" as J.Q. Adams' Secretary of War, 1p, 7¾x6¼. War Department, 1826 January 23.

Sale Price $795.00

$950.00
BEN BARNES - DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 09/26/1972 WITH CHARLES SCHNABEL - HFSID 215987

This copy of a piece of legislation also copied their signatures Document Unsigned: 8½x11. One page. This is a copied document. It features a copy of each man's signature in the bottom right corner. BEN BARNES (b.

Price: $120.00
JOHN BAYARD - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/05/1778 - HFSID 268094

Manuscript DS: "John Bayard Speaker", 1p, 7¾x4¼, affixed to 8x4½ sheet. Philadelphia, 1778 December 5. To David Rittenhouse, Esq., State Treasurer.

Price: $625.00
GENERAL PIERRE G.T. BEAUREGARD - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1860 - HFSID 265827

Pierre G. T. Beauregard signs a manuscript document for the estimate of the cost of running Fort Philips in Louisiana for the fiscal year 1860. Manuscript Document signed: "Respectfully Submitted/G. T. Beauregard/Capt Bvt Maj. Eng.", 1p, 7¾x12. Fort St.

Price: $2,400.00
GEORGE M. BIBB - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/16/1844 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 291752

As Secretary of the Treasury, he waives standard certification procedures for a shipment of goods from Le Havre, also signed by Van Ness as Collector of Customs for New York. Document signed: "Geo. M. Bibb" as Secretary of the Treasury, "C. P.…"

Price: $360.00
MAJOR GENERAL FRANCIS P. BLAIR JR. - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/15/1865 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 276888

FRANCIS BLAIR JR. A slave-owner who supported Lincoln, expended his fortune in the Union cause and won Grant and Sherman's praise for his generalship, he opposed Reconstruction and ran for Vice President as a Democrat.

Sale Price $545.00

$650.00
LEE BOWMAN - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 11/13/1950 - HFSID 287653

Two Bowman signatures on attached documents committing him to an acting performance on the Nash Airflyte Theatre Contract Double signed: "Lee Bowman" and "L.B.", 3 pages 8½x14. New York, N.Y., 1950 October 23.

Price: $550.00
LEE BOWMAN - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 345592

The actor signs this AFTRA contract agreeing to pay commission to agent Document signed: "Lee Bowman", in blue ink, 1p, 8½x11. No place, no date. The actor signs this contract with AFTRA agreeing to pay commission to his agent for any future employment contracts.

Price: $460.00
LEE BOWMAN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/28/1957 - HFSID 178262

The actor signs a document agreeing to appear in a whisky ad for Hiram Walker & Sons Document signed: "Lee Bowman", in blue ink, 1p, 8½x11. No place, January 28, 1957.

Price: $420.00
LEE BOWMAN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/01/1947 - HFSID 288886

Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce Lee Bowman's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed by Bowman to grant permission. A remarkable, perfectly verified example!

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
WALTER BOWNE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/09/1829 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 17695

Bowne as Mayor of New York, Bleecker as Comptroller and Morton as Clerk of the Council, sign an 1829 payment order for printing and stationary. Bleecker and Morton are very important in the history of New York City. Document signed: "Walter Bowne" as Mayor, "G. N.…"

Price: $1,000.00
WILLIAM G. BROWNLOW - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/05/1867 - HFSID 157789

Manuscript Document signed: "W. G. Brownlow/Gov. and Commander in Chief/of the militia", 2 p, 8¼x12¾. Signed on second page. Nashville, Tennessee, 1867 June 5. Docketed on verso. Proclamation of the Governor.

Price: $1,600.00
PATRICK J. BUCHANAN - DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1973 - HFSID 26771

Document signed: "Patrick J./Buchanan", 179 p, 6x9 except for front page, which is 5¼x9. Testimony of Buchanan before the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, Washington, D.C., 1973 September 26.

Price: $260.00
HARRY F. "MR. ECONOMY" BYRD SR. - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED - HFSID 87684

Senator Byrd accepts invitation to serve on a committee to honor the Editors of the National Review Typed Document signed twice: "Harry F. Byrd/Berryville/VA/Harry F. Byrd". 1p. 7¼ x10½. No location or date.

Sale Price $165.00

$200.00
MAJOR GENERAL ROBERT A. CAMERON - PRINTED DOCUMENT SIGNED IN INK 12/20/1862 - HFSID 174697

Partly Printed DS: "R.A. Cameron/Col. Morton Rifles, 34 Ind. Inft.", 1p, 11x8½. Helena, Ark., 1862 December 20. Discharge papers of Private Stephen C. Falconburg of Captain Francis M.

Price: $460.00
SIMON CAMERON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/26/1849 - HFSID 286523

He signs receipt of an $833 draft, to serve as guaranty for a bank loan Autograph Document signed: "Simon Cameron Cash[ier?], 1page, 7¾x5½. Middleton (Pennsylvania), 1849 July 26. In full: "Received of A. J. Glossbrenner a draft drawn by Joseph C.

Price: $400.00
SIMON CAMERON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/15/1848 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286524

Document allocating shares in the Pottsville Gas Company, also signed fellow investors A. J. Glossbrenner and Alex Small Document signed: "Simon Cameron", "A. J. Glossbrenner", "Alexr Small", 1 page, 8x6½.No place, 1849 April 15.

Price: $500.00