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

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U.S. Politicians / Government Employees | Ephemera

PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. BIDEN - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 279102

He pens his signature on this 24x16 campaign sign from his own 2008 presidential campaign! Ephemera Signed: "Joe Biden", 24x16. This is a thick sign suitable for display on a lawn or at a campaign rally.

Price: $1,200.00
DAVID F. CARGO - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 274014

The Governor of New Mexico ran for office with the support of this campaign button Ephemera Unsigned: This campaign button is 1¾ inches in diameter. David F. Cargo (1929-2013) was Governor of New Mexico from 1967 to 1971.

Price: $20.00
BENNETT "CHAMP" CLARK - EPHEMERA SIGNED 1934 - HFSID 176013

His signature as US Senator (1934) on a patch of pink fabric Ephemera signed: "Bennett Champ Clark/U.S. Senator, Mo/1934", 6x3 semi-circle of pink cloth. Written in black ink on this piece of cotton cloth originally intended for a patchwork quilt.

Price: $160.00
FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 274856

Ephemera signed: "Hillary R Clinton". Unopened plastic packing (6½x9½x1½) containing 4¼-inch long Hot Wings Collectors Edition model of Air Force One on a 6-inch strip of runway. Signed in felt tip on front plastic cover.

Sale Price $245.00

$300.00
THOMAS T. "TOM" CONNALLY - EPHEMERA SIGNED 1934 - HFSID 176012

His signature as a US Senator on a piece of fabric, dated by him 1934 Ephemera signed: "Tom Connally/1934/U.S. Senator, Texas", 3x5½ semi-circle of purple cotton cloth. (The cloth was originally intended for inclusion in a patchwork quilt.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
GOVERNOR HOWARD DEAN - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 324102

Longtime Vermont Governor signs a promotional sticker for his 2004 Presidential Campaign Sticker signed: "Howard Dean" in black felt tip. 7¾x3¾ sticker: "Howard Dean for America". American Democrat Howard Dean (b.

Sale Price $115.00

$140.00
GOVERNOR THOMAS E. DEWEY - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED CIRCA 1948 - HFSID 254585

Gavel used during the 1948 Republican Convention, at which Dewey was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate and Earl Warren was nominated as his running mate. Gavel, unsigned. Wooden gavel, approximately 12½-inches long. Silver plaque affixed to head.

Price: $1,400.00
VICE PRESIDENT JOHN N. GARNER - EPHEMERA SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176017

The Vice President and his wife sign a piece of pink cotton fabric. Ephemera signed: "Jno. N. Garner", and "Mrs Jno. N. Garner", irregularly cut 4x2¾ piece of cotton fabric. "VP" added in another hand. JOHN N. GARNER (1886-1967), a U.S.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
CORDELL HULL - EPHEMERA SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176020

Pink fabric signed in black ink Fabric signed: "Cordell Hull", "Frances Hull", irregularly cut 4¼x2¾ pink cotton fabric. As Secretary of State under Franklin D.

Price: $280.00
DANIEL K. INOUYE - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 215139

A necktie and letter from the long-time U.S. Senator of Hawaii, dated November 11, 1974 Ephemera Unsigned: From Senator "Daniel K. Inouye" to "Mr. Selwyn C. Gamble". United States Senate letterhead with date "December 11, 1974".

Price: $240.00
WARREN P. KNOWLES - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 273970

This pin and business card was sent by the Governor of Wisconsin to a supporter Ephemera Unsigned: 3½x2¼ business card printed with the Governor of Wisconsin's seal and his name. Also included is a 1¼x1¼ button printed with “Governor Knowles”. Warren P.

Price: $180.00
ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, JR. - EPHEMERA SIGNED 03/21/1934 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176008

The Senator and his wife have both signed this piece of fabric, originally part of a patchwork quilt. Ephemera signed: "Rachel Young La Follett" and "Robert M La Follette Jr." on 5¼-inch diameter fabric circle, originally part of a patchwork quilt.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
GOVERNOR ALF M. (ALFRED) LANDON - EPHEMERA SIGNED 03/01/1937 - HFSID 176022

His signature on a circular piece of pink fabric, signed shortly after his landslide defeat in the Presidential election of 1936 Ephemera signed: "Alf M. Landon/March 1st 1937/Topeka, Kans.".

Price: $200.00
HENRY CABOT LODGE JR. - EPHEMERA SIGNED 02/16/1937 - HFSID 176009

The Massachusetts politician signs this pink fabric circle with stitching around the edges Ephemera signed: "H.C. Lodge, jr./U.S.S./Feb. 16, 1937" in black ink. 5x5 pink circular fabric with white stitching around the edges. Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.

Price: $220.00
GOVERNOR LESTER G. MADDOX - EPHEMERA SIGNED 04/29/1972 - HFSID 227112

Axe handle used in his 1966 campaign for governor of Georgia Oak Axe Handle signed: "Lester Maddox/ 4-29-72" in black felt tip, 15 inches long, approximately 1¼-inches thick. Imprinted: "LESTER MADDOX'S/PICKRICK DRUMSTICK".

Price: $450.00
HENRY MORGENTHAU JR. - EPHEMERA SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176003

Ephemera signed: "Elinor F. Morgenthau", "Henry Morgenthau Jr", 4-inch diameter circle of pink fabric. HENRY MORGENTHAU, JR.. (1891-1967) held several posts under his life-long friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Governor of New York (1929-1933).

Sale Price $195.00

$240.00
WRIGHT PATMAN - EPHEMERA SIGNED CIRCA 1934 - HFSID 176007

His signature on a piece of cotton fabric originally intended for use in patchwork quilt Ephemera signed: "Wright Patman/M. C. Texas", 4¼x2½ strip of pink cotton cloth originally intended for use in a patchwork quilt. Ink note (unknown hand): 1934.

Price: $260.00
GIFFORD PINCHOT - EPHEMERA SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176006

Ink signatures of both on a purple cloth intended for use in a patchwork quilt Signatures: "Gifford Pinchot", "Cornelia Bryce Pinchot", irregularly cut 4¼x3 purple cloth (originally intended for a patchwork quilt). Ink caption (unknown hand): "Governor/Penna".

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
HENRY T. RAINEY - EPHEMERA SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176018

Rose colored cloth signed by the politician and his wife, Ella. Extremely rare! Ephemera signed: "Henry T. Rainey", "Ella Rainey", 4¼x3. Democrat Henry T. Rainey (1860-1945) represented Illinois in Congress from 1903 to 1921 and 1923 until his death in 1934.

Price: $180.00
BRIGADIER GENERAL THEODORE ROOSEVELT JR. - EPHEMERA SIGNED - HFSID 176016

Fabric signed: "Theodore Roosevelt" on irregularly cut 4¼x2¾ purple cotton piece of fabric for a quilt. The eldest son of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt III (1887-1944), known as Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
ALFRED E. SMITH - EPHEMERA SIGNED CIRCA 1934 - HFSID 176010

This fascinating piece is a circle of purple cloth, which may have been intended as a panel for a quilt, which was signed by Smith. It's dated 1934, the year he became a leader of the American Liberty League, which led opposition to FDR's New Deal.

Price: $120.00
ROBERT A. TAFT - EPHEMERA SIGNED CIRCA 1934 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176004

Son and daughter-in-law of William H. Taft sign a pink color cloth. Signatures: "Robert A. Taft" and "Martha B. Taft" on a portion of a pink color cloth, 4x2½ at widest points. The year "1934" has been added.

Price: $180.00
MAYOR JIMMY (JAMES J.) WALKER - EPHEMERA SIGNED 01/11/1937 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176015

The former Mayor of New York and his wife signed this swatch of cloth Ephemera signed: "Betty Compton Walker" and "James J. Walker/1-11-37". 5-inch diameter. Dated January 11, 1937.

Price: $320.00
SAMUEL W. YORTY - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 273954

Unsigned cardstock campaign pennant for the gubernatorial campaign of Samuel W. Yorty. He was a U. S. Representative from California and Mayor of Los Angeles and tried unsuccessfully to capture the Democratic governor's candidacy three times. Ephemera unsigned.

Price: $29.00