William Collins Whitney Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY
Born: July 05, 1841 in Conway, Massachusetts
Died: February 02, 1904 in New York City, New York
William C. Whitney (1841-1904) was Secretary of the Navy (1885-1889) under President Grover Cleveland. He helped to rebuild the post-Civil War Navy. Whitney made his mark by helping future New York governor Samuel J. Tilden bring down William Magear Tweed - better known as "Boss Tweed" - and his Tammany Hall political machine in New York City. He was made Secretary of the Navy after working on Cleveland's presidential campaign, and he used that position to more than double the Navy's appropriations, which had dwindled after the Civil War.The Navy rebuilt its fleet under his watch; many of these ships, including the battleship USS Maine, played a major role in the Spanish-American War. Whitney returned to New York City after Cleveland's defeat and, as a joint owner of the Metropolitan Traction Company, helped to build the city's rapid transit system. "Col. Lamont" refers to Colonel Daniel S. Lamont, who served as Secretary of War from 1893 to 1897. Throughout the 1880s, Lamont also served as a secretary for Cleveland when the latter was Governor of New York and then President of the United States.
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WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 17481Card signed by William Collins Whitney in black ink, reading "W. C. Whitney." Whitney served as Secretary of the Navy under President Grover Cleveland, contributing to the rebuilding of the Navy post-Civil War and playing a role in major political events.Price: $180.00
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WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY - AUTOGRAPH 04/14/1886 - HFSID 33853Signature by William Collins Whitney, former Secretary of the Navy, is dated April 4th, 1886, reading "W. C. Whitney/April 4th 1886". Notations in pencil are present in the upper left corner. Whitney played a significant role in rebuilding the Navy post-Civil War.
Price: $180.00
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WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 17459Letter written by William Collins Whitney to Brooklyn Eagle editor St. Clair McKelway, signed as "W. C Whitney". The letter expresses compliance with a request, written on black-bordered stationery. Contents reference McKelway's editorial role and Whitney's political background.
Price: $300.00
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WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 48392Envelope containing an autograph note signed "W. C. Whitney", requesting Colonel Lamont to have President Grover Cleveland sign documents. Whitney served as Secretary of the Navy under Cleveland, significantly rebuilding the Navy during his tenure.
Price: $320.00
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WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 112375Signature clipped from a typed document, signed "W. C. Whitney" as Secretary of the Navy. Whitney served from 1885 to 1889 under President Grover Cleveland, significantly increasing the Navy's appropriations and rebuilding its fleet.
Price: $180.00
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WILLIAM COLLINS WHITNEY - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 287843Card featuring an ink signature by William C. Whitney reading "W.C. Whitney". Whitney served as Secretary of the Navy under President Grover Cleveland and contributed to significant naval improvements, including the USS Maine during the Spanish-American War.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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DANIEL MANNING - AUTOGRAPH 03/08/1886 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 55794Document signed by Daniel Manning and William Collins Whitney, members of President Grover Cleveland's cabinet. Manning signed on March 8, 1886, and Whitney on June 28, 1887. Both signatures reflect their roles during Cleveland's first administration.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
