ANDREW JACKSON His Presidential signature (bold and 6 inches long) on an 1836 patent for an improved machine to make ship's thimbles, also signed by Secretary of State Forsyth and Attorney General Butler, 11½x15½, framed with a portrait and biographic plaque to 29x25. Accompanied by a 3-page handwritten description of the device by the inventor, Prentice White. Patent signed: "Andrew Jackson" as President, "John Forsyth" as Secretary of State, "B. F. Butler" as Attorney General, 1 page, 11½x15½. Washington, D.C., 1836 July 1. Patent issued to Prentice White for [in part] "a new and useful improvement in the Machine for making Ship's Thimbles which improvements he states has not been known or used before his application; [White] hath made oath that he does verily believe that he is the true inventor or discoverer of the said improvement; hath paid into the treasury of the United States the sum of thirty dollars." Archivally double matted and framed with a seated portrait and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 29.5 x 25.25.
ANDREW JACKSON 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. Autograph Letter Signed: "Andrew Jackson" as President, 1 page, 8x10. Washington, 1829 September 3. To Captain Peter Mosely. In full: "Being absent from this city at the Rip Raps for the benefit of my health I did not receive your letter until my return on the first instant and I hasten to answer it the first leisure moment that has occurred. I regret to say to you, that my monied concerns are not in a situation to purchase your land, I am sorry to be compelled to say to you, that my expense is equal to all my means, & it is out of my power to loan you the sum wanted. The land you propose selling; that part where McCulla lived, would not suit me; If I had the means to buy, I would buy that north of my tract, say 150 acres at a fair price, but as yet, I have not the means.
ANDREW JACKSON and JOHN H. EATON The 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." on lower half of concluding page of 2½p Autograph Letter Signed (separate sheets) of John H. Eaton to Jackson, 8x9¾. Eaton's letter is written from Granville, North Carolina, 1826 September 12.Integral address leaf addressed by Eaton to General Jackson at "Hermitage, Davidson County, Tennessee" noting that it would be delivered by "Rev'd H.M. Cryer". In part: "The Sir Archie Horse sold to Mr. Cryer was bred by me-his Dam and grand Dam were very fine mares, of Roanoak's color-five feet three inches high ellegant (sic), compact and active...I am quite partial to old Archie, but think the Dam of Roanoak was certainly as fine or a finer Nag. In the Autumn of 1819 after covering some mares in the early part of the Spring, this Horse was trained & run at Warrenton. He was beaten by Mr. Drummonds Napoleon...War of 1812 | Checks
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COMMODORE DAVID PORTER - AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED 02/18/1826 - HFSID 16027DAVID PORTER The Naval Commodore signs this check for $25.00 Autograph check signed: "D Porter", 1p, 8x5. Washington, 1826 February 18. In full: "Office of Discount & Deposit pay to Francis Lilack or bearer Twenty five Dollars.Sale Price $360.00
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COMMODORE DAVID PORTER - AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED 06/17/1820 - HFSID 225074DAVID PORTER The Commodore of the US Navy signs this check for $23 Autograph check signed: "D Porter" in brown ink. 8x4½. Washington, June 17, 1820. In full: "Bank of Columbia pay to Robert Smethen or order Twenty three Dollars/$23-00".
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COMMODORE DAVID PORTER - AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED 06/21/1820 - HFSID 16026DAVID PORTER The Naval Commander signs this check for $150 dated 1820 Autograph check signed: "D. Porter," 1p, 5x8. Washington, June 21, 1820. In full: "Bank of Commerce pay to Robert Miller or bearer One Hundred and Fifty Dollars. $150-00.
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COMMODORE DAVID PORTER - AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED 06/30/1824 - HFSID 16023DAVID PORTER David Porter signs an order to pay $5.00. Autograph Check signed: "D. Porter", 8x4. Washington, 1824 June 30. In full: "Office of Discount & Deposit pay to Keane or bearer Five Dollars." Commodore DavidPorter (1780-1843) commanded the Essex, which became the first U.S.
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COMMODORE DAVID PORTER - AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED 07/07/1824 - HFSID 16029DAVID PORTER Check for $30.12½ from the Office of Discount and Deposit written and signed by the Naval officer Autograph check signed: "D Porter". Black ink and red pencil notations in unknown hand. 1 page, 8x6, with transaction history on verso. Washington, D. C., July 7, 1824.
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COMMODORE DAVID PORTER - AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED 08/24/1825 - HFSID 225076DAVID PORTER The Commodore of the US Navy signs this check for $14.12½ Autograph check signed: "D Porter" in brown ink. 7½x5. Washington, August 24, 1825. In full: "Office of Discount & Deposit pay to ISpalding or order Fourteen Dollars 12½ cents".
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COMMODORE DAVID PORTER - AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED 09/20/1824 - HFSID 225075DAVID PORTER The Naval leader signs this check for $20 in Washington, D. C. in 1824. Autograph check signed "D Porter". Red pencil notations in unknown hand. 1 page, 7¾x4¼, docketed on verso. Washington, Sept. 28, 1824. "Office of Discount and Deposit to pay [name obscured by tear] or bearer $20.
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COMMODORE DAVID PORTER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 09/24/1814 - HFSID 225072DAVID PORTER The notorious Commander in Chief of the West Indian Squadron signs this check for $48 dated 1814 Check signed: "D Porter" in brown ink. 6¼x2. Philadelphia, September 24, 1814. Check payable for $48 to Mr. Moses Porterfield.
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