Josephus Daniels Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOSEPHUS DANIELS
Born: May 18, 1862 in Washington, North Carolina
Died: January 15, 1948 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Biography
Josephus Daniels (1862-1948) served as Wilson's Secretary of the Navy from 1913-1921- prior to which he was a successful newspaper owner and editor. As a partisan Democrat, he used his control of the Raleigh News & Observer to advance the party causes. He launched a "White Supremacy" campaign in North Carolina that led to Democrat victories in 1898 and 1900 and the disfranchisement of African-Americans. In 1898, he was credited with inciting the Wilmington Race Riots, an action for which he expressed regret in his autobiography. While Secretary of the Navy, he banned alcohol from US Navy ships and ruled that no prostitution would be permitted within five miles of any naval base. He later served as Ambassador to Mexico (1933-1941) under his friend, Franklin Roosevelt, and is generally credited with improving US-Mexico relations.
1964-The-Guns-of-August (Other), 1917-Mutual-Weekly,-No.-109 (in person), 1915-Prohibition (in person), 1918-The-Spreading-Evil (in person), 1913-Victory (in person), 1956-Project-XX (Other)
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 26437Card signed by Josephus Daniels, stating "Josephus Daniels" as Wilson's Secretary of the Navy. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping with a photograph of Daniels. Daniels served as Secretary of the Navy from 1913 to 1921.Sale Price $85.00
$100.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/15/1925 - HFSID 26439Autograph letter signed by Josephus Daniels, dated December 15, 1925, discussing a meeting at the Jewish Centre in New York. The letter mentions receiving a bronze copy of the Ten Commandments and references a check. Daniels served as Secretary of the Navy from 1913 to 1921.
Price: $280.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 06/30/1922 - HFSID 35338Autograph note signed: "Josephus Daniels", dated June 30, 1922. Addressed to Mr. Edward J. Stotesbury, expressing regards from the author. Josephus Daniels served as Secretary of the Navy and later as Ambassador to Mexico.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 323301Card signed by Josephus Daniels, U.S. Secretary of War, includes the autograph sentiment "Sincerely yours/ Josephus Daniels" in black ink. Daniels served as Secretary of the Navy and is known for his controversial political actions in North Carolina.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 01/27/1941 - HFSID 320791Josephus Daniels autograph sentiment signed: "Sincerely/Josephus Daniels/[illegible] P J Jan. 27 1941." in black ink. Daniels served as Secretary of the Navy from 1913-1921 and later as Ambassador to Mexico, with notable contributions to the Democratic Party.
Price: $160.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 02/12/1941 - HFSID 26464Photograph signed by Josephus Daniels while serving as Ambassador to Mexico, inscribed: "To M.H. Herrin/with my regards/Josephus Daniels/Mexico DF Feb 12, 1941." Daniels, a former Secretary of the Navy, signed this during his diplomatic service.
Price: $320.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/04/1919 - HFSID 206835Typed letter signed by Josephus Daniels, dated March 4, 1919, on Secretary of the Navy letterhead, responding to a request for his autograph. He expresses pleasure in granting it and includes a handwritten closing. Daniels served as Secretary of the Navy from 1913-1921.
Price: $220.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/31/1920 - HFSID 321013Letter signed by Josephus Daniels as Secretary of the Navy, dated March 31, 1920. Typed on official letterhead, it discusses the sinking of the USS Alcedo, requesting information about a young man involved in the incident.
Price: $320.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/09/1913 - HFSID 297929Typed letter signed: "Josephus Daniels" as Secretary of the Navy, dated April 19, 1913. Addressed to naval contractor Joseph H. Lennard, discussing permission for retired officers to travel abroad, based on Navy regulations.
Price: $300.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/13/1941 - HFSID 26438Typed letter signed by Josephus Daniels is addressed to artist M.H. Herrin, expressing gratitude for a sketch and complimenting its likeness. The letter, dated May 13, 1941, is written on American Embassy letterhead in Mexico.
Price: $220.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/28/1917 - HFSID 156053Letter of congratulations signed by Josephus Daniels as Secretary of the Navy, dated June 28, 1917. Expressing delight in helping Clarence J. Owens with his victory, the letter reflects Daniels' significant role in naval reforms during World War I.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/13/1917 - HFSID 320027Letter signed by Josephus Daniels as Secretary of the Navy, dated December 13, 1917, addressed to mineralogist George F. Kunz. In the letter, Daniels expresses gratitude for Kunz's suggestion and commits to considering it.
Price: $200.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED MANUSCRIPT SIGNED 10/20/1936 - HFSID 283805Josephus Daniels signed a printed copy of the Gettysburg Address while serving as US Ambassador to Mexico in 1936. He added a typed statement reflecting on Lincoln's words, emphasizing their timeless relevance. Signed: "Josephus Daniels"/Mexico, D. F., October 20, 1936.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 12/27/1918 - HFSID 315291Letter signed: "Josephus Daniels" as Secretary of the Navy, dated December 27, 1918, addressing J. Leon Buchen. Expressing pleasure in providing his autograph, this typed letter is on official letterhead and reflects Daniels' role during the post-World War I period.
Price: $160.00
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JOSEPHUS DANIELS - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED CIRCA 1920 - HFSID 291653Typed quotation signed by Josephus Daniels, praising New York's contributions during World War I, is on official War Department letterhead. It includes a receipt date stamp from the Victory Hall Association dated February 16, 1920.
Price: $360.00
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PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 29921Document signed by Woodrow Wilson as 28th U.S. President and nine original Cabinet members, including "Lindley M. Garrison" and "W.J. Bryan". This item represents the ten members who took office in 1913, with fully legible signatures.
Price: $2,000.00
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PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 01/25/1916 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 36952Document signed by Woodrow Wilson and Josephus Daniels in 1916, appointing Frederick S. March as a junior-grade lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. Signed as "Josephus Daniels" and "Woodrow Wilson", with a blue paper seal.
Price: $2,000.00
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PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 05/27/1916 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 16445Document signed by Woodrow Wilson and Josephus Daniels appointing Weyman P. Beehler as Lieutenant in the Navy, dated May 27, 1916. Signed in ink on vellum, with a 2½-inch seal. Folds do not touch signatures, indicating good preservation.
Price: $2,000.00
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PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON - NAVAL APPOINTMENT SIGNED 06/02/1915 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 31215Document signed by Woodrow Wilson and Josephus Daniels in 1915, appointing John E. Otterson as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. It includes signatures of both officials and a blue paper seal, dated June 2, 1915, shortly after the sinking of RMS Lusitania.
Sale Price $1,495.00
$1,800.00
