THEODORE ROOSEVELT This typed 1911 letter, addressed to a New York newspaper, contains numerous corrections in Roosevelt's hand. It's a scathing letter regarding a court decision and the newspaper's support for that decision - a decision that Roosevelt said violated one of the core philosophies of the Republican Party. This was written one year before Roosevelt tried to wrest the Republican presidential nomination from William Howard Taft - and, failing that, embarked on a third-party run under the Progressive banner. Public figures rarely commit such strong sentiments to writing, which makes this letter especially rare and significant. Superb content draftTyped Letter, heavily corrected with 216 words in Roosevelt's hand, not signed, on his personal letterhead, "The Outlook", "Office of Theodore Roosevelt", 2p, 7¾x9½, separate sheets. New York, May 30, 1911.To Mr. C.H. Betts, The Lyons Republican, 41 Williams Street, Lyons, N ew York. Most probably the final draft. In part: "Really it is hard to believe that 
JFK and the JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, JANUARY 1961 This is the rarest signed photo of Kennedy that we've ever seen! The newly inaugurated President poses in the Oval Office with his top military advisers: Lyman Lemnitzer, David Shoup, Thomas White, Arleigh Burke and George Decker. Kennedy and all 5 military chiefs have signed this very rare 20x16, color photographic display! Very Rare Photograph Mount signed: "John F. Kennedy", "David M. Shoup", "Thomas D. White", "L. L Lemnitzer", "Arleigh Burke" and "George H. Decker". Color, 20x16 overall, image 13¼x10½ (two surfaces, with the signatures on the lower mat). Photo: Cecil W. Stoughton. Printed US government caption on verso dates this photograph on January 25, 1961. This is the rarest signed photo of Kennedy that we've ever seen! JOHN F. KENNEDY, inaugurated 5 days earlier, himself a naval veteran of combat in the South Pacific in World War II, poses with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The Joint Chiefs of 
JOHN ADAMS and TIMOTHY PICKERING Ship's papers signed in 1798 for the brig Jane, which sailed from Philadelphia to Antigua. The Jane was later captured by the corsair le Narbonnais; papers from captured ships are extremely rare. These papers are especially significant: They were signed a month after the beginning of the Quasi-War between France and the United States, an undeclared war that was fought exclusively at sea and was started over the capture of merchant ships like the Jane Four Language Ship's Papers signed: "John Adams" as Presidentand "Timothy Pickering" as Secretary of State. Also signed on verso "Le Brig/capturé par le corsaire le narbonnais/No. 2" in unknown hand. 1 page, 19½x15½. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1798. Four language ships' papers (French, Spanish, English, Dutch) issued at Philadelphia. In part: "Be it known That leave and permission, are hereby given to Robert Knox master or commander 
JOHN F. KENNEDY Eight-page typed draft of a campaign speech delivered in Houston with 47 words of ink notation - including his name - written by the man himself Typed Manuscript signed: "Kennedy" in notes, 8 pages, 8x10½, separate sheets. Shown on hinges and framed to allow for complete visibility. Houston, Texas. Dated September 12, 1960.His reading copy of a presidential campaign speech in Houston, Texas.Kennedy's handwritten notes (47 words, including his name-"Kennedy") were written on the blank verso of the eighth page. JFK's lecturing/speech style was one of changing what was prepared for him, by writing notes to himself and incorporating those thoughts into the speech he actually delivered. This is exactly the case with this speech. 18 words including his name, "Kennedy", are in ink, the balance in light pencil: "Leon Jaworsky (sic)/Lt. Gov. Ramsey/Att Wilson/Cong Thomas/Cong Bob Casey/Jack Brooks/Jim Wright/Homer Thornberry/John Young. James Bowie/Crockett/Travis. Union/Daniel Webster. 1860. 21 Democrats. Nixon-Kennedy/Contest. FDR. Plodding feet. National Party. Century/Stand pat. Kansas-Nebraska/Controversy. Butterflys.
ON HIS LAST DAY IN THE WHITE HOUSE, A REFLECTIVE TRUMAN THANKS A TRUSTED AIDE WHO PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN HIS FAMOUS UPSET VICTORY OF 1948. HARRY TRUMAN Typed Letter signed: "Harry Truman", 1p, 7x8¾ with blank integral leaf. Washington, D.C., 1953 January 19. On White House letterhead to Donald S. Dawson, Administrative Assistant to the President, The White House. In full: "I want you to know, before I leave the White House, how grateful I am for your extremely loyal assistance. I remember very well how, in my search for a topnotch personnel advisor in the Government, I found a fellow Missourian in you. You have demonstrated consistently your knowledge and ability in the Government personnel field and deserve the thanks of all of us for your efforts to promote the merit system in the United States Government. You are entitled to pride for your assistance to me in the selection of individuals for Presidential appointments, your efforts to modernize the federal compensation system, especially the Classification Act of 1949 and the Executive 
GEORGE WASHINGTON As President, he sends a miniature cameo bust of himself to a lady. The original gift is framed with the President's letter and a presentation plaque. Framed collection including: 1) Autograph Letter Signed in the Third Person. As President, 1 page, 6¼x4½. No place, 1796 March 16. Signed “the President” in text. To a Mrs. Stewart, in full: "Not for the representation or the value, but because it is the production of a fair lady, the President takes the liberty of presenting the enclosed, with his best regards, to Mrs. Stewart praying her acceptance." Toned and creased. Trimmed, irregularly cut edges. Fine condition.2) Ephemera, unsigned. Framed reproduction of Madame de Brehan's miniature portrait of a Grecian style image of Washington. George Washington (1732-1799) a Virginia planter and surveyor who gained his military experience in the French and Indian War, was a delegate to the Continental Congress when he volunteered to take command of the American militia surrounding British-occupied Boston in 1775.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT'S THIRD INAUGURATION Oversize black and white photograph showing FDR being inaugurated for his third term, signed by the President, his Vice President and Secretary of State, Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Hughes and Supreme Court ClerkCharles Elmore Cropley, who held the President's family bible while the oath was administered. Handsomely framed to 17½x15. Photograph signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", "Charles E. Hughes, Jan. 20, 1941", "Charles Elmore Cropley/January 20, 1941.", "Cordell Hull" and "H.A. Wallace", B/w 13¼x10¼, framed to 17½x15. On Monday, January 20, 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the nation's first and only president to be inaugurated to a third term in office. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (1882-1945, born in Hyde Park, New York) is an American politician who served as president during two of the most difficult times in world history, the Great Depression and World War II. He also served as president for four terms (1933-1945), longer than any other president in history.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON and GEORGE W. BALL LBJ as President, and Ball as Acting Secretary of State, sign the official appointment of Arthur Goldberg, formerly Supreme Court Justice, as US ambassador to the United Nations. Historic Partly Printed DS: "Lyndon B. Johnson" as President and "George W. Ball" as Acting Secretary of State, 1 page, 21½x17½. Washington, 1965 September 15. Appointment of Arthur J. Goldberg to the General Assembly of the United Nations to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Adlai E. Stevenson. In full: "Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the Integrity and Ability of Arthur J. Goldberg, of Illinois, I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do designate him as a Representative of the United States of America to the Twentieth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of this commission, according to law, with all the powers and privileges thereunto of right appertaining during the pleasure of the President of the United States." On July 14, 1965, U.S.
ANDREW JACKSON and JOHN H. EATON 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...
GEORGE WASHINGTON Ten days before Washington resigns his command as Commander in Chief, he discharges one of the last of his men in his personal guard. Manuscript DS: "G: Washington", 1p, 9¼x14¾. "Given at Philadelphia", 1783 DECEMBER 10.TEXT IN THE HAND OF COLONEL DAVID COBB WHO HAS PENNED AND SIGNED IN THE LOWER LEFT: "By His Excellency/Command/David Cobb/Aid (sic) de Camp". In full: "By His Excellency George Washington Esqr General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America. The Bearer ROBERT PAPPE CORPORAL IN THE INDEPENDENT TROOP OF HORSE COMMANDED BY MAJOR VAN HEER, being enlisted for the War, and having served the term of his engagement, consented to continue in SERVICE UNTILL (sic) the 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER inst, from which date he is hereby discharged the American Army. And in consequence of his Attention and Fidelity, the Commander in Chief being authorized by a Resolution of Congress, presents him with the Horse, Arms and Accoutrements now in his possession, as a gratuity.
GEORGE W. BUSH, GEORGE BUSH and BARBARA BUSH Color photo of the 41st and 43rd Presidents, with their First Ladies, walking under an honor guard. Signed by George W. Bush as President, and by both of his parents Photograph inscribed and signed: "George W. Bush", "George Bush", "Barbara Bush", and inscribed by an unknown hand: "To: Dan/Best Wishes -". Color, 10x8. GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH (b. 1924) was Ronald Reagan's Vice President (1981-1989) before serving as 41st U.S. President (1989-1993), the first incumbent Vice President to be elected President since 1836. Even before becoming Vice President, he had built an impressive resumé: decorated service in WWII, Congressman (1967-1971), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1971-1972), Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1973-1974), first Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in Beijing, China (1974-1975) and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (1976-1977). BARBARA (PIERCE) BUSH married George H. W.
THOMAS JEFFERSON and JAMES MADISON As President and Secretary of State, they signed this 1806 grant for land in Ohio, matted and framed to 40x21½ Land Grant signed: "Th. Jefferson" as President, "James Madison" as Secretary of State, 1 page, 15x9. Matted and framed with portraits of Jefferson and Madison and two explanatory metallic plaques to an overall size of 40x21½. Washington, D.C., 1806 May 8. Land grant issued to Nicholas Gutshall of Washington County, Pennsylvania, for a defined territory in the territory northwest of the Ohio and above the mouth of the Kentucky River, as authorized by an Act of Congress. Overcoming his scruples about the powers of the federal government, President Jefferson authorized the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803. This bargain doubled the size of the United States. Between 1798 and 1821, Congress enacted legislation allowing citizens like Mr. Gutshall to purchase parcels of public land there on generous terms, insuring that America's population, not just its territory, expanded rapidly westward.
JAMES EARL "JIMMY" CARTER Typed, unsigned speech with handwritten corrections read by Carter during his 1976 presidential bid in a predominantly black part of Los Angeles County. Typed speech unsigned, with handwritten corrections in black and blue ink. 8 pages, 8½x11. This speech was read during Carter's 1976 presidential run at Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center, now Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor Hospital. The hospital is located an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County near the Watts neighborhood, site of the Watts Riots of 1965, and the city of Compton, which had one of the highest concentrations of blacks - over 90 percent - in the United States at the time. Needless to say, Carter focused on race relations in this speech, specifically the impact of the civil rights movement. Carter and his running mate Walter Mondale ran against Republican candidates Gerald Ford, the incumbent, and Bob Dole, in 1976. Ford been appointed president in 1974 after the resignations of president Richard Nixon during Presidents, Vice Presidents & First Ladies | Typescripts
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VICE PRESIDENT SPIRO T. AGNEW - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 190398SPIRO T. AGNEW Spiro T. Agnew signed a typescript of the opening of his novel The Canfield Decision. Typescript signed: "Spiro T. Agnew", 1p, 8½x11. The opening of Agnew's novel, The Canfield Decision. On October 10, 1973, Vice President Spiro T.Sale Price $180.00
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PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 2001 - HFSID 266520GEORGE W. BUSH Signed part of a speech he made on September 11, 2001 Typescript signed: "G W. Bush", 1p, 6½x5½. In full: "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.
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PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 43121JIMMY CARTER He signs a typed copy of the joint Congressional resolution proclaiming a Day of Thanksgiving on the release of the US hostages in Iran. Typescript signed: "J Carter", 1 page, 5½x7. Brown paper.
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PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 47764JIMMY CARTER He signs a typed copy of the joint Congressional resolution proclaiming a Day of Thanksgiving on the release of the US hostages in Iran. Typescript signed: "J Carter", 1 page, 5½x7.
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PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 157416Jimmy Carter signs a typescript from his address at the White House on March 26, 1979 as the Camp David peace treaty was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and witnessed by Carter.
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PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1976 - HFSID 266524JIMMY CARTER Jimmy Carter signs a typescript from his interview published in the November 1976 issue of "Playboy" magazine. Typescript signed: "J Carter", 1p, 5¼x7¼. Captioned photograph, b/w, 1¼x2, at right. Excerpt from Carter's interview published in the November 1976 issue of "Playboy" magazine.
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PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1976 CO-SIGNED BY: FIRST LADY ROSALYNN CARTER - HFSID 268718JIMMY CARTER Jimmy Carter signs a typescript from his interview published in the November 1976 issue of "Playboy" magazine. Typescript signed: "Roaslynn &/J Carter", 1p, 5¼x7¼. Captioned photograph, b/w, 1¼x2, at right.
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FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 268700"I could hardly breathe. Gulping for air, I started crying and yelling at him, 'What do you mean? What are you saying? Why did you lie to me?" HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON. Typed Quotation signed: "Hillary R. Cl", 1p, 5¾x9.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. "BILL" CLINTON - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 272016BILL CLINTON Bill Clinton signs a typescript in blue ink. Typescript signed: "William J Clinton", 1p, 5¾x2¼ slip, affixed to 6½x3¼ black cardstock. Printed text of a famous
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN S.D. EISENHOWER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 169314JOHN S.D. EISENHOWER He signs typescript from his book The Bitter Woods Typescript signed: "John S D Eisenhower", 8½x11. From his book, The Bitter Woods. JOHN S.D. EISENHOWER (1922-2013) attended West Point, but his father did not attend his graduation.
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FIRST LADY MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 04/04/1953 - HFSID 87235MAMIE EISENHOWER Mamie Eisenhower signs a copy of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Typescript signed: "Mamie Doud Eisenhower/April 4, 1953" as First Lady, 1p, 6¼x7½. Printed text of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with 1x1½ printed b/w photo beneath text.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 281220Gerald R. Ford signed this souvenir typescript as the last surviving member of the Warren Commission in 1998. In it, he says that he agrees with the findings of the commission: that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin of President John F. Kennedy.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 202473GERALD FORD He signs a copy of his pardon of President Nixon Typescript signed: "G. Ford", 1p, 6¼x9¼. On September 8, 1974, one month after taking office in the wake of President Nixon's
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 03/12/1985 - HFSID 43128GERALD FORD Souvenir typescript of Ford's inauguration speech signed by Ford in 1985 Typescript signed: "Gerald R. Ford/3/12/85", 1 page, 5x6½. In full: "'I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, and so I ask you to confirm me as your President with your prayers.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 11/05/1979 - HFSID 30182GERALD R. FORD President Ford pardons former President Nixon. Souvenir Typescript signed: "Gerald R. Ford/11-5-79", 1p, 5¾x9¼. Sheet of tan paper signed by Ford upon which the conclusion of his pardon of Richard Nixon has been typed. In full: "The White House/Now, Therefore, I, Gerald R.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 11/05/1979 - HFSID 189469Typescript, signed and dated in 1979 by Ford, of his swearing-in speech as president after the resignation of president Richard Nixon. It contains the oft-repeated phrase "our long national nightmare is over".
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 11/05/1979 CO-SIGNED BY: PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - HFSID 348004PRESIDENTS RICHARD NIXON and GERALD R. FORD The two men who served in the Oval Office signed this script that's framed! Typescript Signed: “Richard Nixon” and “Gerald R. Ford/ 11/5/79”. 5¼x7. Dated November 5, 1979. One page.
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1974 - HFSID 42714AUGUST 9, 1974: THE WHITE HOUSE. RICHARD NIXON Richard Nixon signs a typescript of his resignation letter. Typescript signed: "With best wishes/from/Richard Nixon", 1p, 5¾x8. This resignation letter has been typed on a sheet of paper that Nixon had previously signed. To Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger.
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1974 CO-SIGNED BY: HUGH D. SCOTT JR., CARL B. ALBERT - HFSID 173987RICHARD NIXON, CARL ALBERT and HUGH D. SCOTT JR. All three sign a typescript of the act passed by the U. S. Congress for the relief of the immigration status of Flora Datiles Tabayo
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED CIRCA 1979 CO-SIGNED BY: PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - HFSID 42717NIXON'S LETTER OF RESIGNATION SIGNED BY NIXON AND FORD! RICHARD NIXON. Typescript signed: "Richard Nixon" and "Gerald R. Ford/11-5-79", 1p, 5¾x9¼. The White House, Washington, 1974 August 9. To: "The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger/The Secretary of State/Washington, D.C.
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PT-109 CREW (GERARD E. ZINSER) - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 254610PT 109: GERARD ZINSER The last surviving member of the crew signs a typescript praising skipper JFK's heroism. An unsigned 4x6 photo of Zinser is included. Typescript signed: "Gerard E. Zinser", 8½x11 card stock paper. Typescript titled "Gerard Zinser: Last Surviver [sic] of PT 109.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 348089RONALD REAGAN His ink signature on a copy of his moving, 2-page letter to America disclosing his Alzheimer affliction, matted and framed with two color photos to an overall size of 27½x33 Typescript signed: "Ronald Reagan", two pages, 8x10½.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 218154RONALD REAGAN Discussing Kings Row, his best movie role. Typescript signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8¼x9½. In full: "Every performer has one picture that becomes his or hers in a way that's not always easy to describe. The film I'll never forget is 'King's Row' (sic).
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VICE PRESIDENT HUBERT H. HUMPHREY - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 3839HUBERT H. HUMPHREY A typescript from his book The War on Poverty, signed in black ink Typescript Signed: "Hubert H. Humphrey," 1½p, 8x10, separate sheets. LBJ's Vice President signs at the conclusion of an excerpt from his book, The War on Poverty.
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