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BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN ARMSTRONG JR. - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/08/1811 - HFSID 292106Written 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.Price: $900.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN ARMSTRONG JR. - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 10/13/1812 - HFSID 276882Later 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.
Price: $1,750.00
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COMMODORE WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE - ENGRAVING UNSIGNED - HFSID 174775The 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.
Price: $200.00
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COMMODORE JAMES BARRON - ENDORSEMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1830 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 171207TEN 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.
Price: $900.00
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REAR ADMIRAL CHARLES H. BELL - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/07/1867 - HFSID 345617The 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.
Price: $380.00
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REAR ADMIRAL CHARLES H. BELL - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 07/25/1865 - HFSID 177254The 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.
Price: $360.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL DANIEL BISSELL - ENGRAVING UNSIGNED - HFSID 206201Engraving 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.
Price: $200.00
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REAR ADMIRAL SAMUEL L. BREESES - RECEIPT SIGNED 05/28/1859 - HFSID 321743The 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.
Price: $360.00
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WILLIAM BRENT - ANNOTATED DEED SIGNED 06/18/1845 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 152190As 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.
Price: $220.00
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RICHARD CUTTS - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 08/25/1819 - HFSID 34351As 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.
Price: $340.00
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MAJOR GENERAL HENRY DEARBORN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/01/1800 - HFSID 283522Henry 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.
Price: $1,100.00
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MAJOR GENERAL HENRY DEARBORN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/30/1810 - HFSID 265838Partly 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.
Price: $800.00
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MAJOR GENERAL HENRY DEARBORN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/10/1810 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 177207As 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.
Price: $800.00
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MAJOR GENERAL HENRY DEARBORN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 12/01/1821 - HFSID 250701Partly 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.…"
Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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MAJOR GENERAL HENRY DEARBORN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 12/01/1821 - HFSID 252227Partly 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.…"
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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MAJOR GENERAL HENRY DEARBORN - STOCK CERTIFICATE SIGNED 12/01/1821 - HFSID 254668Stock 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.…"
Price: $1,100.00
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COMMODORE STEPHEN DECATUR - ENGRAVING UNSIGNED - HFSID 206202Engraving 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.
Price: $220.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS FAUNTLEROY - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1838 - HFSID 288529Signature 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.
Sale Price $467.00
$550.00
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GEORGE GRAHAM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 01/31/1817 - HFSID 327088Handwritten 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.
Price: $625.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL CHARLES GRATIOT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/16/1834 - HFSID 313665As 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.
Price: $625.00
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HENRY GRIDER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 146466The U.S. Congressman from Kentucky signs a 3½x2 piece of paper. Signature: "H. Grider/Bowling Green/Ky", 3½x2.
Price: $140.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 09/03/1829 - HFSID 285943As 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. Autograph Letter Signed: "Andrew Jackson" as President, 1 page, 8x10.
Price: $7,500.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/19/1824 - HFSID 16359Concerning a claim for a wagon and a horse. ALS: "Andrew Jackson" as U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1p, 7¾x12¾. City (Washington), 1824 January 19. To Mr. P. Hagner.
Price: $3,500.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/23/1826 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 4708The friends discuss their shared passion for race horses, and Eaton sends Jackson a gift of a pipe. When President Jackson appointed Eaton to his Cabinet, it triggered a major political scandal which changed the course of American history. Autograph Letter Signed: "A.J.…"
Price: $3,500.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - LAND GRANT SIGNED 01/04/1830 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 15529Partly Printed Document on vellum paper, signed: "Andrew Jackson" as seventh U.S. President and "Geo Graham" as Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1p, 14x9¼. Washington, 1830 January 4. White wafer seal in lower left corner. Docketed on verso. James H.
Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - LAND GRANT SIGNED 04/06/1829 - HFSID 253277Partly Printed DS: "Andrew Jackson" as seventh U.S. President, 1p, 15x9. Washington, 1829 April 6. On vellum.
Sale Price $2,380.00
$2,800.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - LAND GRANT SIGNED 06/01/1831 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 56701831 land grant, signed by Jackson, granting 80 acres of land near Cahaba, Alabama Land grant signed "Andrew Jackson" as President, 1 page, 15½x9½. On vellum. Washington, DC, June 5, 1831.
Price: $3,000.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1830 - HFSID 285928His Presidential signature on an 1830 land grant awarded to two lieutenants for military service and assigned by them to someone else Manuscript DS: "Andrew Jackson" as President, 1 page, 25¼x16. Washington, 1830 September 28. On vellum. Countersigned: "Jno. M.…"
Price: $3,750.00
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PRESIDENT ANDREW JACKSON - PATENT SIGNED 07/01/1836 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 283909Jackson's bold signature on a 1836 patent for an improved machine to make ship's thimbles, also signed by Secretary of State Forsyth and Attorney General Butler. Accompanied by a 3-page handwritten description of the device by the inventor, Prentice White.
Price: $6,250.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS S. JESUP - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 273044Clipped signature: "Th: S. Jesup/Q.M. Gnl.", 2¾x1¼ lined blue sheet. Portion of writing (unknown hand) at upper margin.
Price: $90.00
