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RUSSELL A. ALGER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 26386Card signed by Russell A. Alger in black ink, showing the signature "R A Alger". Alger served as Secretary of War under McKinley and authored The Spanish American War. Additional details include minor wear and adhesive residue on the verso.Price: $140.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 49325Card signed by Russell A. Alger, stating "R A Alger/Secy of War" in black ink. Alger served as Secretary of War from 1897 to 1899 and published The Spanish American War in 1901. Includes some minor wear and ink staining.
Price: $160.00
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RUSSELL A. ALGER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142442Signature from Russell A. Alger, the Secretary of War, is written in black ink on a card, captioned "June 1899." Alger served during McKinley's first term and is noted for his controversial management during the Spanish-American War.
Price: $140.00
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CHARLES HERBERT ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH 03/12/1886 - HFSID 35033Signature dated by Charles H. Allen, a former Member of Congress, is appearing on a 7x3.5 sheet, reading "Chas. H. Allen/Lowell,/Massachusetts/Mch 12, 1886". Allen served in the US House of Representatives and held various government positions.
Price: $90.00
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CHARLES HERBERT ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH 12/24/1898 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 2011Document signed by Charles H. Allen, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, dated December 24, 1898, includes his signature, "Chas. H. Allen/Asst Secy of the Navy'Dec 24, 1898", and also features Senator W. N. Roach's signature on the verso.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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MAJOR GENERAL MATTHEW C. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 320169Signature of Confederate General and US Senator Matthew C. Butler, noting "M. C. Butler/S. C.", highlights his military and political career. Butler served as a Major General and U.S. Senator, returning to military service during the Spanish-American War.
Price: $220.00
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MAJOR GENERAL MATTHEW C. BUTLER - AUTOGRAPH 04/19/1899 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 34982Signatures from Matthew C. Butler, Herman H. Kohlstaat, and Nathan O. Murphy are featured, with inscriptions including "M.C. Butler/Maj Gen'l U.S. Vol/Washington/April 19th 99", "H. H. Kohlstaat/April 22-99/Chicago Times Herald", and "N. O. Murphy/Governor of Arizona".
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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ADMIRAL ROBERT E. COONTZ - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142861Slip of paper signed by U.S. Navy Admiral Robert E. Coontz, reading "R.E. Coontz/U.S.S. Seattle". Coontz, notable for his roles during the Spanish American War and World War I, had ships named in his honor.
Price: $140.00
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RICHARD HARDING DAVIS - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 32678Inscribed signature reads "Robert Dechert/Very Sincerely His/Richard Harding Davis". Richard Harding Davis (1864-1916) was a prominent war correspondent and author, known for his impactful stories during the Spanish-American War and World War I. An arrow is drawn in pencil near the signature.
Price: $80.00
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ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 258010Signature of Commodore George Dewey, dated from 1898, is inscribed as "George Dewey". Dewey, a key figure in the Spanish-American War, became a Five-Star Admiral. The item shows light stains and mounting paper remnants affecting the edges.
Price: $180.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES P. EGAN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 323849Signature of Charles P. Egan, a Civil War and Spanish-American War veteran, reading "Chas P. Egan/Brig. Genl. Army. Genl./US Army", signed in black ink. Egan served in the U.S. Army, eventually becoming a Brigadier General.
Price: $180.00
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JOHN GARY EVANS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 299837Signature of John Gary Evans, South Carolina governor, is on a 5x3 piece of paper reading "John Gary Evans/Spartanburg/S.C.", affixed to cardstock. Evans served from 1894-1897 and was influential in Democratic politics until his death in 1942.
Price: $70.00
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REAR ADMIRAL ROBLEY D. EVANS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 112412Signature from Robley D. Evans as a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy reads "R.D. Evans/Rear Admiral/U.S.N". Evans commanded the Asiatic Fleet from 1902-1904 and led the Great White Fleet's historic cruise around the world.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE W. GOETHALS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 226348Signature by George W. Goethals appears on a clipped piece of paper with the inscription "Geo. W. Goethals." The document is associated with his role as Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal, appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907.
Sale Price $215.00
$250.00
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE W. GOETHALS - AUTOGRAPH 02/14/1914 - HFSID 174529Document signed by George W. Goethals on February 4, 1914, confirming his appointment as the first Governor of the Permanent Government of the Panama Canal Zone. Signature reads "Geo. W. Goethals/Culebra, CZ/2-4-14", marking a significant historical event.
Sale Price $215.00
$250.00
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE W. GOETHALS - AUTOGRAPH 02/23/1915 - HFSID 322406Signature from George W. Goethals, Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal, dated 1915, reads "George W. Goethals/Balboa Heights/Feb. 23/15", in black ink, affixed to a sheet and accompanied by a printed biography of Goethals.
Price: $250.00
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE W. GOETHALS - AUTOGRAPH 05/24/1922 - HFSID 42751Card signed by George W. Goethals, reading "Geo. W. Goethals/New York/May 24-22." Goethals served as Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal under President Theodore Roosevelt and was promoted to Major General in 1915, later becoming Governor of the Canal Zone.
Price: $250.00
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MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE W. GOETHALS - AUTOGRAPH 10/19/1922 - HFSID 24182George W. Goethals signs a piece of paper dated "Geo. W. Goethals/New York/Oct 19/22," eight years after the Panama Canal's opening in 1914. Goethals, appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt, oversaw the canal's construction and later became Governor of the Canal Zone.
Price: $700.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH 12/23/1898 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 34960Document signed by Adolphus W. Greely, James H. Berry, Charles J. Faulkner, and John Dalzell, featuring signatures dated 1898. Additional ink notes appear on both sides. Greely, a notable Arctic explorer, and the others held significant political positions.
Price: $360.00
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MAJOR GENERAL ADOLPHUS W. GREELY - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1899 - HFSID 141987Signature from Adolphus W. Greely dating to 1899 reads "A W Greely", affixed to construction paper. Greely, a Major General and Chief of the Signal Corps, is notable for surviving Arctic winters and receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1935.
Price: $140.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHMOND P. HOBSON - AUTOGRAPH 02/15/1902 - HFSID 24228Signature signed by Richmond P. Hobson on a piece of paper, inscribed with his full name Richmond Pearson Hobson and dated "Feb. 15, 1902". Hobson was a Rear Admiral and Medal of Honor recipient for his actions during the Spanish-American War.
Price: $180.00
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHMOND P. HOBSON - AUTOGRAPH 03/23/1933 - HFSID 274473Signature of Richmond P. Hobson dated "March 23, '33", affixed to a larger sheet, accompanied by an unsigned book illustration and a book article on Hobson. Hobson was a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and a U.S. Congressman.
Price: $160.00
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FRANK KNOX - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 26541Signature of Frank Knox, clipped from a piece of paper, possibly the closing of a letter. Signed as "Frank Knox", the item relates to his political career, including being the Republican Vice Presidential nominee in 1936 and later Secretary of the Navy.
Price: $100.00
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JOHN D. LONG - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 2930Signature from John D. Long, marked as "John D. Long/Speaker", served as Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Long's political career includes roles as Lieutenant Governor, Governor, and Secretary of the Navy under Presidents McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Price: $160.00
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JOHN D. LONG - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 87181Signature of John D. Long, a former Massachusetts Governor and Secretary of the Navy, is included with the inscription "John D. Long/Hingham, Mass.". Long served from 1897 to 1902, contributing to the Navy's preparation for the Spanish-American War.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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GEORGE DE RUE MEIKLEJOHN - AUTOGRAPH 12/27/1898 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 87187Signature from George De Rue Meiklejohn and Richard P. Leary dated 1898, featuring "G.D. Meiklejohn/Assistant Sec of War/December 27 / 98" and "Yours [illegible],/Richard P. Leary/Captain, U.S. Navy". Extremely rare historical item.
Price: $260.00
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MATTHEW M. NEELY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 34664Letterhead signed by U.S. Senator Matthew Mansfield Neely, featuring the signature "M.M. Neely". Neely served in the Senate and as Governor of West Virginia, holding various committee chair positions during his tenure.
Price: $90.00
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MATTHEW M. NEELY - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 32810Signature of Matthew Mansfield Neely, clipped to 5x1, reads "M.M. Neely". Neely served as a U.S. Senator from West Virginia and Governor, holding office during various terms from 1923 to 1958. Lightly creased, with uneven edges.
Price: $80.00
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HARRY S. NEW - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 346144Card featuring Harry S. New, signed with the inscription, “Harry S. New” in ink. Printed caption indicates his role as Postmaster General. New served under Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge and was also a publisher of the Indianapolis Journal.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL HARRISON GRAY OTIS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 323854Signature of Harrison Gray Otis, the Los Angeles Times publisher and Civil War veteran, reads "Harrison Gray Otis/Brig. Gen. U.S. Vols." in black ink. Otis served from 1882 to 1914, advocating Republican interests and opposing labor unions.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
