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RUSSELL A. ALGER The Secretary of War's signature in black ink Signature: "R A Alger", 4¼x2½ card. Russell A. Alger (1836-1907), an attorney and Civil War hero, served as Secretary of War during McKinley's first term, from March 5, 1897 until August 1, 1899, when he resigned over criticism of his management of the War Department.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER Alger signs as Secretary of War in black ink Signature: "R A Alger/Secy of War", 4¼x2½ card. Russell A. Alger (1836-1907), an attorney and Civil War hero, served as Secretary of War during McKinley's first term, from March 5, 1897 until August 1, 1899, when he resigned over criticism of his management of the War Department.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER Signature from the Secretary of War in black ink Signature: "R A Alger", 3½x2¾ card. Ink caption (unknown hand) in lower left: "June 1899". Russell A. Alger (1836-1907), an attorney and Civil War hero, served asSale Price $126.00
$140.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER As Governor of Michigan, he humbly receives his honor from the Northwestern Literary and Historical Society Autograph Letter signed: "R. A. Alger", 1 page. 8x10. Detroit, Michigan, April 10, 1886. On official letterhead of the Michigan Executive Office to Mr. B.W. Austin, Sioux City, Iowa.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER. Letter from Alger declining an invitation to a dinner party, dated 1888 while serving as Commander of the Michigan Department of the Grand Army of the Republic Typed letter signed: "R.A. Alger", 1p, 8x10. Detroit, Mich., 1888 January 30.To New York Republican leader James S. Lehmaire.Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER Letter from Alger dated 1890, asking that a friend inquire about a lithograph of Joseph B. Foraker seen in a local barber shop Typed letter signed: "R.A. Alger", 1p, 7¾x10½. Detroit, Michigan, 1890 June 18. On personal letterhead to Comrade John M. Dalzell, Caldwell, Ohio.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER Brief letter from Alger, stating there is nothing to be said about him politically as he is simply "in the ranks" Typed Letter signed: "R A Alger", 1p, 5¼x8 with blank integral leaf. Detroit, Michigan, 1895 July 16. On personal letterhead to Colonel Darwin C.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER Soon to be fired by President McKinley for mismanagement of the Spanish-American War, Secretary of War Alger authorizes discharge of a New York volunteer corporal. Typed Letter signed: "R. A. Alger" as Secretary of War, 1 page. 5x7¾. War Department, Washington, 1898 October 12.Sale Price $378.00
$420.00
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CHARLES H. ALLEN Signature dated by him as a Member of Congress in 1886 Signature: "Chas. H. Allen/Lowell,/Massachusetts/Mch 12, 1886", 7x3½ sheet. Charles Herbert Allen (1848-1934), a businessmanSale Price $81.00
$90.00
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CHARLES H. ALLEN His war-dated signature as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (1898), with signature of Senator W. N. Roach on verso Signature: "Chas. H. Allen/Asst Secy of the Navy'Dec 24, 1898", 6x2½ sheet. Also signed on verso: "W. N. Roach/North Dakota". Ink note (unknown hand) "2-14/99 Senator".Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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REGINALD R. BELKNAP The veteran of four US wars signed here as a Rear Admiral (retired). Autograph Note signed: "Best wishes for Ronald Smith/from Reginald R. Belknap/Rear Admiral, U. S. N., retired/At Washington's Statue/Sub-Treasury,New York/April 30, 1942", 6x4½.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JAMES FRANKLIN BELL As Commandant of the Army Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, the Medal of Honor winner signs the graduation certificate of a lieutenant Document signed: "J. F. Bell" as Commandant, 1 page, 19x15. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1904 June 27. Certification that First Lieutenant John W.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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JOSEPH C. BRECKINRIDGE Autograph Sentimentsigned as Inspector General of the US Army Autograph Sentiment signed: "J. C. Breckinridge/Inspector General U.S. Army", 4x2½ card. Joseph CabellSale Price $180.00
$200.00
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CLARE BRIGGS The cartoonist's pencil drawing of a monkey wearing a hat. Original Art inscribed and signed: "with love/from Clare/Briggs". 3x4 Signed on verso of a card from the restaurant/bar Chez Pirali (Paris). Frayed at top edge, removing what was probably an inscription.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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MATTHEW C. BUTLER Signature of the Confederate General and US Senator Signature: "M. C. Butler/S. C.", 5x2½. Matthew C.Butler (1836-1909), elected to the South Carolina legislature in 1860, became a Confederate cavalry officer, losing a foot at the Battle of Brandy Station (1863).Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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MATTHEW C. BUTLER, HERMAN H. KOHLSAAT and NATHAN O. MURPHY. Signatures: "M.C. Butler/Maj Gen'l U.S. Vol/Washington/April 19th 99", "H. H. Kohlstaat/April 22-99/Chicago Times Herald", and on verso"N. O. Murphy/Governor of Arizona", 6½x3½.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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ADNA R. CHAFFEE and ALEXANDER S. CLAY The Army Chief of Staff and U.S. Senator sign their names on respective sides, dated 1899. Extremely rare! Signature: "Adna R. Chaffee/Maj Genl Vols/April 13th 1899", and on verso: "A.S. Clay,/Ga./Feby 24, 1899". 1p, 6¼x4. ADNA R.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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WILLIAM F. BLAUVELT The veteran US Army officer signed this $12 check in Washington D.C. Check signed: "W. F. Blauvelt", 7½x3. Washington, D.C., 1911 March 31. Check #68, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to Adolph Kahn for $12.00. Entirely filled out by Blauvelt and endorsed by Kahn on verso.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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WILLIAM F. BLAUVELT $9.85 check signed in Washington by the veteran Army officer Check signed: "W. F. Blauvelt", 7½x3. Washington, D.C., 1911 March 31. Check #82, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, payable to S. U. Mayer for $9.85. Entirely filled out by Blauvelt. William F.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ROBERT E. COONTZ The U.S. Navy Admiral signs a 3¼x1¼ slip of paper. Extremely rare! Signature: "R.E. Coontz/U.S.S. Seattle", 3¼x1¼ slip of paper, affixed to a 5x2½ blank white sheet of paper (2 surfaces). Robert E. Coontz (1864-1935) was born in Hannibal, Missouri. A graduate of the U.S.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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BENJAMIN O. DAVIS SR. The first black general in the United States Army. Philatelic Envelope signed: "B. O. Davis/Brig. Gen U S A", 6¼x3½. Commemorating the progress of transportation, 3-cent U.S. stamp affixed that is postmarked; typed address to collector in Chicago.Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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RICHARD HARDING DAVIS He signs his autograph "Sincerely" Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely Yours/Richard Harding Davis", 4½x3½. Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was managing editor of Harper's Weekly magazine by the age of 26.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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RICHARD HARDING DAVIS. Inscribed Signature: "Robert Dechert/Very Sincerely His/Richard Harding Davis", 4¾x2¼. Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was managing editor of Harper's Weekly magazine by the age of 26. The author of romantic novels and short stories, he was best known as a war correspondent.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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GEORGE DEWEY Ink signature of the US admiral who sank an entire Spanish fleet in Manila Bay without the loss of a single American life Signature: "George Dewey", 5x2. George Dewey (1837-1917) fought with distinction in the Civil War, rising to the rank of lieutenant commander.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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GEORGE DEWEY. Signature: "George Dewey", 5x2. Noted at lower margin in another hand: "(Feb 1900)". Admiral George Dewey was in command of the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron based in Hong Kong in 1898 when the U.S. declared war on Spain.Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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GEORGE DEWEY George Dewey sends an autograph letter asking for help to get an appointment; which he is successful! Autograph Letter Signed: "Geo. Dewey/Captain, U.S. Navy", 1½p, separate sheets. New York, 1889 March 18. To Republican Senator George F. Edmunds of Vermont.Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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GEORGE DEWEYThsi handwritten letter was penned and signed by the commander of the U.S.S. Pensacola ALS: "Geo. Dewey", 4p, 5x8. U.S. Flagship Pensacola, Leghorn (Italy), no year April 12. To Mr. Worthington.Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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GEORGE DEWEY. ALS: "George Dewey", 1p, 5x7½. The Berkeley-Waiontha, Richfield Springs, N.Y., 1906 August 18. To Mr. Cranford. In full: "Please see that the enclosed is forwarded to the Secy. I have declined the invitation on account of the health of Mrs. Dewey.Sale Price $396.00
$440.00
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GEORGE DEWEY. Manuscript LS: "George Dewey" as Admiral of the Navy, 11/2p, 7x91/2. Woodstock, 1911 September 9. To Mr. J.E. Boos, Superintendent Public Batln No. 3.Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
