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Written on the eve of the War of 1812, during which he was blamed by some for the British burning of Washington, he writes of his so far unsuccessful efforts to use his Washington contacts to help an associate. read more...
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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JOHN ARMSTRONG, JR.: WAR OF 1812 Later blamed for the capture and burning of Washington, Armstrong urges measures to strengthen the defenses of New York City. Manuscript Letter signed: "John Armstrong", 1p, 7½x9½. Headquarters, New York, 1812 October 13. read more...
Sale Price $1,487.50
$1,750.00
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COMMODORE WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE The U.S. Navy Commander is depicted in this 9½x12 engraving that features his facsimile signature underneath Engraving Unsigned: facsimile signature at bottom “W. Bain bridge” on a 9½x12 sheet of paper. Actual image 3½x4½. read more...
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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TEN YEARS AFTER HE KILLED COMMODORE STEPHEN DECATUR. JAMES BARRON. Manuscript Endorsement signed: "Appd James Barron", 1p, 7¾x9¾. Norfolk, 1830. Duplicate requisition for medicine requested by "Dr. W.G. Micks for U.S. Ship Congress", August 28. read more...
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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CHARLES H. BELL The American Rear Admiral pens this letter in which he discuss the value of some belongings, in iron gall ink Autograph Letter Signed: "Cha H. Bell" in iron gall ink. 5x8. One page. Written on Commandant's Office letterhead. read more...
Sale Price $342.00
$380.00
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CHARLES H. BELL The American Rear Admiral pens this letter in which he asks if Richard N. Prichart was in debt and also inquiring about his conduct, in iron gall ink Manuscript Letter Signed: "Chas H. Bell" in iron gall ink as Commandant. 1 page. 8x9¾. read more...
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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DANIEL BISSELL Engraving of the brigadier general who served in multiple wars Engraving unsigned, 7x10. Daniel Bissell (1768-1833) was a career military man who, through exemplary service, reached the rank of brigadier general. Bissell first served in the American Revolutionary War as a fifer. read more...
Sale Price $45.00
$50.00
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SAMUEL L. BREESES The Rear Admiral signs a receipt for a check of $287.47 Receipt signed: "Sam L. Breeses", in black ink, 8¼x2¾. May 28, 1859. United States Navy Yard, New York. Receipt for a check from the Purser United States Navy for two hundred eighty seven dollars and forty seven cents. Samuel L. read more...
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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WILLIAM BRENT As County Clerk in the District of Columbia, he acknowledges a land transfer arising from settlement of an estate. Also signed by the parties to the sale, and by two notaries Document signed: "W. Brent Clk", 4 pages, 8¼x13½. Washington, D.C., 1845 June 18. read more...
Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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ISAAC CHAUNCEY. Manuscript LS: "I Chauncey" as Commander of the Mediterranean Squadron, 1¼p, 8x10 front and verso. U.S. Ship Washington, Leghorn Roads, 1817, July 14. "To Mr Israel Israel Junr/Midshipman on board/of the U.S. Sloop Peacock". read more...
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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RICHARD CUTTS As a Treasury Department comptroller, he reminds an army general to send copies of documents to his office for auditing purposes. Manuscript Document signed: "Richard Cutts", 1 page, 8x10. Treasury Department, 2nd Comptrollers Office (Washington), 1819 August 25. read more...
Sale Price $306.00
$340.00
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HENRY DEARBORN Signed Autograph Letter as Secretary of War (1808), issuing detailed orders to Colonel Burbeck on transport of artillery, muskets and munitions to Burlington, Vermont. Autograph Letters signed: "Henry Dearborn". 1 page, 7¾x9¾. War Department, Washington, D.C., 1808 June 1. read more...
Sale Price $3,102.50
$3,650.00
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Henry Dearborn wrote and signed these general orders regarding the purchase of rations for Colonel Henry Burbeck in 1800, one year before he was named President Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of War. This letter is from the papers of Burbeck, a veteran of key Revolutionary War battles. read more...
Sale Price $3,102.50
$3,650.00
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Henry Dearborn wrote and signed these orders as President Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of War in 1807 regarding the construction of cannons and travelling carriages for them. This letter is from the papers of Henry Burbeck, a veteran of key Revolutionary War battles. read more...
Sale Price $3,102.50
$3,650.00
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HENRY DEARBORN As Secretary of War (1804), he signs an autograph letter, ordering Col. Henry Burbeck to inspect shells and shot at Hope Furnace, New Jersey. Autograph Letter signed: "Henry Dearborn" as Secretary of War. 1 page, 7¾x9¾. War Department, Washington, D.C., 1904 October 25. read more...
Sale Price $2,890.00
$3,400.00
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HENRY DEARBORN. Partly Printed DS: "H. Dearborn/Collector", Port of Boston, 1p, 6¾x8¼. Boston, 1810 November 30. Certification that the Schooner Kuthy of Boston has surrendered at this office a Certificate of Registry granted by the Collector of Customs for Baltimore. read more...
Sale Price $1,997.50
$2,350.00
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HENRY DEARBORN As Collector for the Port of Boston. Partly Printed DS: "H. Dearborn" as Collector, Port of Boston, 1p, 8x12¾. Boston, 1810 December 10. Also signed: "James Lovell" as Naval Officer. read more...
Sale Price $1,742.50
$2,050.00
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As Secretary of War, he signs a detailed manuscript letter to Tench Coxe, Purveyor of Public Supplies, giving instructions for purchase, use and sale of military clothing. It's difficult to conceive a modern Secretary of Defense making decisions on the disposition of surplus uniforms. read more...
Sale Price $3,867.50
$4,550.00
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AS PRESIDENT OF A REPUBLICAN INSTITUTION HENRY DEARBORN. Partly Printed DS: "H. Dearborn" as President of A Republican Institution, 2p, 10x8, front and verso. Boston, 1821 December 1. Stock certificate number 277. In full: "Be It Known, That Mr. read more...
Sale Price $3,272.50
$3,850.00
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HENRY DEARBORN. Partly Printed DS: "H. Dearborn" as President of A Republican Institution, 2p, 10x8, front and verso. Boston, 1821 December 1. Stock certificate number 291. In full: "Be It Known, That Mr. read more...
Sale Price $3,272.50
$3,850.00
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HENRY DEARBORN. Stock Certificate signed: "H. Dearborn" as President of A Republican Institution, 1p, 10x8, front and verso. Boston, 1821 December 1. No. 251. In full: "Be It Known, That Mr. read more...
Sale Price $3,272.50
$3,850.00
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STEPHEN DECATUR Engraving of the patriotic American naval hero who was killed in a dual Engraving unsigned, 8x11. Facsimile signature printed beneath engraving. Captioned “From the original painting in the possession of the Publishers. read more...
Sale Price $67.50
$75.00
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Signature from the Massachusetts Militia General and Judge of Common Pleas on a court martial for Major General Simon Elliot on several complaints made by a Brigadier General. Extremely rare and rich in content! read more...
Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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THOMAS FAUNTLEROY Signature as Commander of Fort King during the Second Seminole War Signature: "Th. T. Fauntleroy/Maj. 2nd Regt. US/Dragoons/Comdg Fort King G. F.", 5x2½ paper affixed to 7x4½ sheet. Ink note (unknown hand): 1838. read more...
Sale Price $467.50
$550.00
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GEORGE GRAHAM Handwritten letter from land commissioner Graham saying he received a previous letter from an associate, and further sending his well wishes to him and his wife Autograph letter signed: "Geo. Graham", in black ink, 8x10. January 31, 1817. read more...
Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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GENERAL CHARLES GRATIOT As Chief Engineer of the US Army, he signs a monthly statement of academic performance for the parents or guardian of a West Point cadet. Document signed: "C Gratiot/B Gen Chief Engr", 1 page, 7¾x10. Engineer Department, Washington, 1834 May 16. read more...
Sale Price $531.25
$625.00
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FRANCIS H. GREGORY. Signature: "New York/Aug 10th 1865/F. H. Gregory/Rear Admiral/U.S.N.", 2¾x2 sheet, affixed to 4x2 card. A merchant seaman impressed by the British, he escaped and was commissioned by President Jefferson as a U.S. naval officer. read more...
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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HENRY GRIDER The U.S. Congressman from Kentucky signs a 3½x2 piece of paper. Signature: "H. Grider/Bowling Green/Ky", 3½x2. Henry Grider (1796-1866), a veteran of the War of 1812, served in the Kentucky legislature before being elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Whig (1843-1847), Unionist (1861-1865) and Democrat (1865-1866). read more...
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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As the Whig Party candidate for President, Harrison devotes 3 pages to defending his conduct at the Battle of the Thames (War of 1812). He is so anxious to vindicate his military record that he is traveling to Cincinnati to have copies of depositions made and published! Harrison's signature is rare, especially so close to the date of his brief Presidency! read more...
Sale Price $7,225.00
$8,500.00
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As President, he signs an 1829 autograph letter to a Tennessee neighbor, explaining that he has neither the desire nor the financial means to purchase an offered parcel of land adjacent to his own. read more...
Sale Price $5,312.50
$6,250.00