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10550.
Adams, Charles Francis
(1807-86). Diplomat, Lincoln’s Minister to London, son of President John Quincy
Adams and grandson of President John Adams. ALS, 1p, 6 ½”x4”, Boston, 1855 Jan.
22. Fine. A 1¼” piece of the right lower corner missing, not affecting the text.
He writes to Rev. S. J. May in Syracuse, NY. He indicates that he will travel
from New York to Syracuse to deliver a lecture. $125.00
108070.
Adams, Charles Francis (1866-1954). Adams as Secretary
of the Navy (1929-1933) in the Hoover administration. He was the great, great,
grandson of President John Adams and great grandson of President
John Quincy Adams. TLS, 1p, 10”x8”, 1905 Oct 13. Fine. He writes of the
discovery of a letter of President John Adams. $50.00
President John Adams fires his Secretary of War, James McHenry, with the erroneous belief that the latter fired the Chief Clerk of the War Department
108111.
(Adams, John) James McHenry
(1753-1818). A patriot and statesman who studied medicine under Benjamin Rush.
During the American Revolution he served as a surgeon in the Continental Army.
In 1776 he was captured by the British at Fort Washington, but exchanged in
1778. From 1778 to 1780 he was a secretary to General Washington. Later he was a
delegate to the Federal Constitutional Convention and a signer. He was appointed
Secretary of War in the Washington cabinet on January 27, 1796, and continued in
this position in the John Adams cabinet, serving until 1800. Because McHenry
allied himself with Adams’ archrival, Federalist Alexander Hamilton, as did some
other members of his cabinet, Adams found that this was unacceptable and fired
him. At about the time that Adams removed McHenry from office, the President
heard a rumor that McHenry had fired Major John Stagg, Chief Clerk in the War
Department, to give this job to McHenry’s brother-in-law. This was false,
according to the two letters presented here. Two ALsS, (retained copies of the
originals), each in the hand of McHenry, each 1p & 9”x7”. They are written on
laid paper, each with a crown watermark. Both are very fine. The first was a
copy of McHenry’s own letter to Stagg, Philadelphia, May 24, 1800.
“One of those little tellers who infest, when permitted, the ears of men in certain stations, has whispered to the President [John Adams], who mentioned it to me, as if he believed the story, that I had obliged you to resign the office of Chief Clerk in the Department of War to make room for my brother-in-law. The circumstance of this falsehood being noticed by the President induces me to request to be informed, whether any part of my conduct, or an act of expression of mine, was the cause of your resignation, and whether, while you filled the office of chief clerk, my behavior to you, was not always the act of a gentleman, marked with good nature, kindness & friendship. As I shall leave the Department of War In a few days, it will give me pleasure to carry with me your candid recollections on the subject . . .”
This letter is docketed on verso by McHenry, “D 24 May 1800 . To Major Jno Stagg.” The second letter, McHenry’s copy of Stagg’s response, is dated New York May 26, 1800.
“Were I to be silent on the subject of your letter . . . I should be doing injustice to your character, and an injury to my own feelings. Your conduct toward me, as Secretary of War, while I had the honour of exercising the duties of Chief Clerk in the war office, was such as merited my esteem. The indulgence I experienced from you on many occasions, especially during a long and unavoidable absence, bears unequivocal testimony of your friendly disposition and kindness; and I do not hesitate to declare, that no act, or expression of yours, an any way whatsoever, gave cause for my resignation. The official correspondence which passed between us on that occasion, will explain the principal motive which led to the measure – my inferior state of health . . .”
This letter is docketed on verso by McHenry, “E 26 may 1800. From major Jno Stagg.” Dismissed by Adams, McHenry left his office on June 1, 1800, a few days after this encounter with the President. Two fine pieces. $2250.00
10441.
Daniels, Josephus
(1862-1948). Daniels was a newspaperman and politician, a native
of Washington, North Carolina. Daniels and other Democrats launched a “White
Supremacy” campaign to appeal to racist sentiment that led to disenfranchisement
of African Americans. He served as Secretary of the Navy (1913-1921), during the
Wilson administration. President Franklin D. Roosevelt served as his Assistant
Secretary of the Navy. Roosevelt later appointed Daniels United States
Ambassador to Mexico. In his autobiography he expressed some regrets of the
White Supremacy campaign. TLS as Secretary of the Navy, Washington, 1918 June
21. Fine. Slight age-toning. Docketed in ink in upper right corner, “Sec’y
Daniels June 21/18.” He writes, “I am in receipt of your letter of the
14th instant together with the clipping you enclose, and thank you
for the suggestions contained therein…” $45.00
10575.
Daniels, Josephus
(1862-1948). 1. TLS as Secretary of the Navy, 1p, 10"x8",
Washington, 1920 Aug. 24. Fine. Tiny holes in upper left corner and pencil line
through text. It concerns a request to invite the British Ambassador to give a
talk. 2. Plus original penalty envelope 3. TLS as Ambassador, 1p,
10"x8", Mexico City, Mexico, 1939 Jan. 24. Fine. Tiny staple stain in upper
left corner. He writes to Governor Clyde Hoey of North Carolina recommending a
woman for a state position. 3 pieces $85.00
SPECIAL COLLECTION
Signed photographs from the United States Senate office collection of Senator William Purtell (1897-1978) of Connecticut. He served in the Senate from 1952 to 1959. While there he accumulated a vast number of photographs signed by Congressmen and other Senators. Included here are the following:
104109. Aiken, George David (1892-1984). Governor of Vermont and United States Senator (1841-1975). IPS on lower margin, 10”x8”. Fine. It is inscribed, “To a good Senator – my friend Bill Purtell with sincere best wishes, Geo. Aiken.” $25.00
104110. Bush, Prescott Sheldon
(1895-1972). Bush was a United States Senator from Connecticut, the father of
President George H. W. Bush and the grandfather of
President George W. Bush. IPS over gray background of photo, 10”x8”, 1954.
Fine. He writes, “To Bill Purtell, distinguished colleague & friend –
greetings Pres Bush, 1954.” $100.00
104111. Byrd, Harry F., Jr. (1914 -). United States Senator from Virginia (1864-1983). ISP over his light suit jacket (Harris & Ewing), 10”x8”. Very fine. He writes, “To my friend Bill Purcell with devoted regards, Harry F. Byrd.” $25.00
104112. Capehart, Homer Earl (1897-1979). A businessman who was in the record playing business, who finally sold out to Wurlitzer. From Indiana he served as a United States Senator from 1945 to 1963. IPS on light area of photo, 10”x8”. Fine. He writes, “To my good friend Bill Purtell, Sincerely Homer Capehart USS Ind.”.Fine. the “USS Ind” are written on the dark portion of the photo. $15.00
104113. Carlson, Frank (1893-1987). A politician, Carlson was elected as a MOC, governor of Kansas and United States Senator, (1950-1968). IPS on light area of photo, 10”x8”. Very fine. We writes, “With best wishes to ‘Bill Purtell – A good friend and an outstanding Senator. Frank Carlson. U.S. Senator Kansas.” $15.00
104116. Eastland, James (1904-1986). Born in Mississippi, Eastland was a United States Senator, serving 1in 1941n and form 1943 to 1978. IPS (Fabian Bachrach) in white ink on photo, 10”x8”. Very fine. He writes, “To my friend Bill Purtell from Jim Eastland.” $35.00
104117. Hobby, Oveta Culp (1905-95). Wife of a former governor of Texas, Oveta Hobby was the first commanding officer of the Woman’s Army Corps (WAC), was appointed colonel and received the Distinguished Service Medal for here role in the war. President Eisenhower appointed her as the first director of the Federal Security Agency. In 1953 she was the first to be appointed as Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Magnificent IPS on lower margin, 10”x8” (with wide margins, 14”x11”). Extra fine. She inscribes it, “For Senator Purtell in great appreciation and esteem Oveta Culp Hobby.” $50.00
104120. Mitchell, James Paul (1900-64). Mitchell was Secretary of Labor in the Eisenhower administration (1953-61). IPS on lower margin, 10”x8”. Fine. He writes, “To the Honorable William A. Purtell. With warn regards from this friend, James P. Mitchell.” $25.00
104121. Pastore, John Orando (1907-2000). Pastore was governor of Rhode Island (1945-1950) and United States Senator (1950-1976). IPS in white ink on dark background, 10”x8”. Very good. There slight skipping of the ink in places. He writes, “To Bill Purtell a friendly neighbor and respected colleague. John O. Pastore of Rhode Island. $10.00
104122. Potter, Charles Edward (1916-1979). A Michigan statesman, Potter was a MOC (1947-1952) and a United States Senator (1952-1959). IPS on light portion of background, 10”x8”. Fine. Ink is slightly light. He writes, “To a good friend – a fine Senator – an outstanding American Bill Purtell from Charles Potter. U.S. Senator Michigan.” $12.00
104124. Smathers, George Armistead (b.1913). Smathers was a MOC from Florida (1947-51) and United States Senator (1951-69). IPS brown in on light background, 10”x8”. Fine. He writes, “To my able and personable colleague Bill Purtell – with warm regards. George Smathers. USS. Fla.” $20.00
104125. Smith, Margaret Chase (1897-1995). Born in Maine, Margaret Chase Smith was a MOC and later a United States Senator (1949-1973), the first woman to have been elected to both positions. IPS in white ink on dark portion of photo, 10”x8”. Fine. She writes, “To the Honorable William Purtell with the very good wishes of Margaret Chase Smith,, U.S.S. – Maine..” $20.00
104126. Symington, William Stuart (1901-88). From Missouri, he was selected at the first Secretary of the Air Force (1947-50) and later served as a United States Senator (1947-1976). In 1960 he sought the nomination for President but was outvoted at the convention by supporters of John F. Kennedy. Magnificent IPS in lower margin in green ink. 9”x7” (14”x11” including wide margins). Extra fine. He writes, To Bill Purtell colleague and friend. Stuart Symington.” $40.00
104127. Weeks, Charles Sinclair (1893-1972). From Massachusetts, Weeks a United States Senator (1944) and United States Secretary of Commerce during the Eisenhower administration (1953-58). IPS (Fabian Bachrach) on lower margin, 10”x8”. Fine. He writes, “For Senator Bill Purtell whose contribution towards good gov’t is helping the President & his team immeasurably. Sinclair Weeks.” $20.00
104128. Welker, Herman (1906-57). From Idaho, Welker served as a United States Senator (1951-57). He was widely criticized for his ardent support of Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin. IPS in white ink on dark background, 10”x8”. Very fine. He writes, “To Bill Purtell a great friend and a great Senator. With warmest wishes. Herman Welker U.S. Senator Idaho.” $15.00
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10442.
Dulles, John Foster
(1888-1959). An American statesman who served as Secretary of State under
President Dwight D. Eisenhower form 1953 to 1959. He advocated an aggressive
stance against Communism around the world early in the Cold War. TLS on personal
letterhead, 1p, 9”x6”, New York, NY, 1952 Nov. 25. Very fine with original
stamped envelope. He writes, “I greatly appreciate your letter of November 21st.
I shall need, and hope to deserve, your continuing good wishes…” This
probably refers to his appointment as Secretary of State. 2 pieces. $125.00
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A lot of over 800 documents of Oliver Ellsworth were obtained by Seaport Autographs at an auction at the Brian Riba Galleries about 17 years ago. It came directly from the Ellsworth family, 187 years after his death. Virtually all of these papers were subsequently acquired by the Library of Congress. The few remaining pieces are presented here and unlike his Revolutionary War dated papers, are quite scarce.
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10577.
Ellsworth, Oliver
(1745-1807). Connecticut jurist, delegate the Federal Constitutional Convention,
Chief Justice of the United States and Ambassador Plenipotentiary to France.
ADS, 1p, 4"x6", [Windsor, CT], 1807 Oct. 6. Very fine. There are ink lines
across his signature indicating payment. It is his promissory note to Edmond
Chapman in the amount of $1500.00. On verso interest payments are noted. These
were paid by his estate, as he died in year of this note. Ellsworth material
outside of the years of the Revolution is very scarce. $195.00
10448.
Gallatin, Abraham Albert
(1761-1849). Born in Switzerland, he became the first
foreign-born cabinet member. In 1793 he was elected as a U. S. Senator from
Pennsylvania, but was not permitted to take his seat on the grounds that he had
not been a U. S citizen for nine years. He later was elected as a MOC and from
1801 to 1814 he was Secretary of the Treasury under Jefferson and Madison. His
financial reform helped to substantially eliminate the deficits
engendered by the
embroilments in the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812.
Gallatin also was a member of
the commission that negotiated the Treaty of Ghent and was Minister of France
and Great Britain. MsLS as Secretary of the Treasury, 1p, 10”x8”, Treasury
Department, Washington, 1810 Dec. 10. Very good. Slight fold wear with two tiny
holes not affecting the text. He writes to the Collector of Dighton,
Massachusetts,
“Your letter of the 24th
ultimo has been received, but before I can proceed to decide on the propriety of
complying with the request therein contained, it will be necessary that you
furnish me with an estimate of the cost of such a boat as is required for the
use of your District…” Plus a
hand-colored steel engraving of Gallatin. 2 pieces. $350.00
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10787.
Hoover, John Edgar.
Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation. TLS, 1p, 9"x7", Washington, 1971
April 23. Fine. Some horizontal folds. He thanks his correspondent for her
letter and "kind remarks and support of my work..." $90.00
105116.
Hoover, John Edgar.
Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation. TLS on F.B.I. letterhead, 1p,
9"x7", Washington, 1971 April 9. Very fine. He thanks his correspondent for his
support. Plus original penalty envelope. 2 pieces. $85.00
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10456.
La Guardia, Fiorello (1882-1947). Lawyer, MOC and
colorful mayor of New York. Six TLsS, “F. LaGuardia,” on La Guardia,
Sapinsky & Amster letterhead, five are 1p and one is 2pp, 10”x8”, New York,
April to August 1922. Fine. Some slight soiling. They are in reference to a
client, Giuseppe Parente concerning an application to the U. S. Patent Office
for a patent, in small part: “…to use the common solid
dividing wall in compound cylinders with a single exit and entrance port,
controlled by a single slide valve without the use of stuffing
boxes…” 6 pieces. $375.00
10459.
Lodge, Henry Cabot (1850-1924). American diplomat who
served in the House of Representatives and in the United States Senate. As a
senator, he led a successful fight to prevent the United States from
participation in the League of Nations at the end of World War I. Ironically,
after World War II when the United Nations was formed, his grandson and
namesake served as U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations. TLS, 1p, 10”x8”,
United States Senate [Washington], 1907 Jan. 29. Very good. 3-ring binder holes
on left margin. Slight age-toning and wear. He indicates that he will request
the State Department to prepare a letter of introduction for his correspondent
to meet “our consular and diplomatic officers.”
$50.00
10791.
Mason, John Young (1799-1859). Statesman from Virginia who served as a
MOC and later as Secretary of the Navy (1844-45; 1846-49) and Attorney General
of the United States (1845-46). From 1854 to 1859 he served as United States
Minister Plenipotentiary to France. ALS, 1p, 2pp, Clermont, 1842 Jan. 18. Fine.
He writes to Francis Mallory, MOC from Virginia recommending Edmund Lloyd for a
commission in the Marine Corps. He points out that Lloyd is the great grandson
of Richard Henry Lee on his maternal side and great grandnephew of General Henry
Lee on the paternal side. $60.00
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10468.
Pinchot, Gifford Bryce (1865-1946). Pinchot was the
first Chief of the United States Forest Service (1905-1910) and governor of
Pennsylvania (1923-27; 1931-35). He was most famous for advocating conservation
of our national forests. TLS, 1p, 10”x8”, Philadelphia, PA, 1930 May 31. Very
good. Slight age-toning and marginal wear with minor archival paper repairs on
verso. He thanks his correspondent for his congratulations on being elected
governor of Pennsylvania, “The big job now is to put our platform over. We
have taken the first step, but the fight to carry out the program is still
ahead. I appreciate deeply your help in the past and I look forward confidently
to your support all the way through…” $85.00
10469.
Platt, Thomas C. (1833-1910). From New York State,
Platt was a banker who served as a Republican Representative in Congress
(1873-77) and in the United States Senate (briefly in 1881; 1897-1909). TLS,
2pp, 10”x8”, United States Senate, Washington, DC, 1908 July 29. Fine. He writes
to Hon. William M. Collier who is attempting to obtain a presidential
appointment as Ambassador to Vienna. He indicates that he would do his best to
get him an embassy appointment. $25.00
105188.
(Statesman Lot). Dan Quayle, Vice President of
the United States, PS, 10”x8”, B/W, signed on background. Michael Dukakis,
unsuccessful presidential candidate, PS at bottom, B/W. Very fine. Mario M.
Cuomo, governor of New York, TLS as governor, 1p, 10”x8”, Two World Trade
Center, New York, 1987 June 25. Very fine. A philosophical letter about life and
death, including a poem. Plus original World Trade Center envelope. 4 pieces.
$100.00
10471.
Roosevelt, James John
(1795-1875). A New York lawyer who became a partner of Peter Jay.
He served in the state legislature and was also a MOC (1841-43). Roosevelt was
later a justice of the state Supreme Court and a U.S. District Attorney for
southern New York. His wife Cornelia Roosevelt was the daughter of
Cornelius P. Van Ness. During the Civil War she helped organize hospitals and
charitable associations for the aid of the troops. Partly printed ADS by both,
1p, 12"x8", New York 1851 Jan 7. Fine. Minor archival paper repairs on small
fold breaks on verso. It is an indenture selling 120 acres of land in
Constantia, New York. It is also signed by John Duer (1782-1858) as a
justice of the Superior Court. He later became chief justice
of New York. $75.00
10472.
Rush, Richard
(1780-1859). American statesman, diplomat and lawyer, the son of
Benjamin Rush. In 1811 he was chosen to be Comptroller of the U. S. Treasury and
in 1814 was appointed Attorney General of the United States. He also served as
Acting Secretary of State pending the return of John Quincy Adams from Europe.
In 1817 he was selected to be Minister to Great Britain and in 1825 was
appointed Secretary of the Treasury. Rush was the vice presidential candidate
with John Quincy Adams in his unsuccessful run for the presidency in 1828. Rush
played major roles in several presidential administrations. Printed DS, 1p,
9”x8”, [Washington}, Comptroller’s Office, 1812 Feb. 12. Very fine. It is a
letter covering the delivery of “the tenth volume of the Laws of the United
States, comprising the acts of the first, second and third sessions of the
Eleventh Congress…” $175.00
107104.
Sherman, John (1823-1900). American statesman. He was a MOC (1855-61),
United States Senator (1861-77; 1881-97), Secretary of the Treasury (1877-91)
and Secretary of State (1897-98). Sherman was author of the Sherman Anti-Trust
Act. ALS, 1p, 8”x5”, Washington, 1892 May 28. Fine except for a central vertical
fold. He thanks A. K. McClure for his book, Lincoln and Men of War Times. $160.00
105187. (Statesmen Lot). Includes 10”x8” signed photographs all in very fine condition. They include Mayor of New York Ed Koch, B/W signed on lower white margin; Surgeon General of the United States, C. Everett Koop in PHS uniform in color and signed in silver on his dark uniform; unsuccessful presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, B/W and signed at bottom; embattled South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, in color, signed and inscribed; Iran-Contra fall guy Oliver North, B/W signed on bottom margin. 5 pieces. $125.00
105189.
(Supreme Court) Black, Hugo. Associate Justice of United States
Supreme Court. TLS, 1p, 9”x5½”, Washington, DC, 1962 Dec. 13. A response to an
invitation to the Twelfth Annual State of the Nation Dinner. $110.00
105157.
(Supreme Court) Blackmun, Harry.
TLS "Harry" on engraved Supreme Court letterhead, 1p, 10"x8", Washington,
1981 Nov. 12. Extra fine. He writes to a friend who is going through dialysis
treatments and wishes him well. $150.00
105158. (Supreme
Court) Blackmun, Harry.
TLS "Harry" on engraved Supreme Court letterhead, 1p, 10"x8", 1981 Oct.
13. Extra fine. He is unable to accept an invitation to visit friends in
Eleuthera in the Bahamas, explaining in length the reasons,
"The difficulty is that the Court is in full-swing and it is impossible for me
to get away. We started oral arguments on October 5, and I have other two-week
sessions in November and December. I cannot be away from Washington during those
sessions for more than a day or so between them...The need to be here and the
great pressures, are among the disadvantages of this job..."
$195.00
105190.
(Supreme Court) Brennan, William J., Jr.
Associate Justice of United States Supreme Court. TLS, 1p,
9”x5½”, Washington, DC, 1962 Dec. 13. A sincere thank you for an invitation.
$80.00
105159.
(Supreme Court) Day. William R.
Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court (1903-22). Partly Printed ADS, 1p,
2½"x6½", Canton, OH, 1890 April 5. Fine. His personal check drawn on the City
National Bank in the amount of $10.00. $55.00
105191.
(Supreme Court) Douglas, William O. Associate Justice of United States
Supreme Court. TLS, 1p, 9”x5½”, Washington, DC, 1973 Oct. 1. A thank you for a
get-well message while Douglas was in the hospital and thanks for sharing a
”holy medal your wore in the hospital.” $175.00
102108.
(Supreme Court) Blatchford, Samuel (1820-93).
Associate justice of United States Supreme Court (1882-93). ALS, 2pp, 8”x5”, New
York, 1885 April 18. Fine. It is written to Hon. Henry Wilder Allen from his law
office in New York while he was on the U. S. Supreme Court. He thanks Allen for
a reference on a legal case as well a his support in an appointment he has
received. $175.00
108127.
(Supreme Court) Burton, Harold H. (1888-1964). Associate justice of
United States Supreme Court. TLS on S.C. letterhead, 1p, 10”x8”, Washington,
1947 March 31. Fine. He writes to Herbert W. Fay, custodian of Abraham Lincoln’s
Tomb. A response to an autograph request. $140.00
108128.
(Supreme Court) Day, William R. (1849-1923). Associate justice of United
States Supreme Court. Partly printed ADS, 3”x8,” Canton, OH, 1891 Dec. 10. Fine.
It is his check drawn on the City National Bank in the amount of $1.55.
Cancellation does not touch any writing. $45.00
108128a.
(Supreme Court) William R. Day
(1849-1923). Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court (1903-22). He
also briefly served as Secretary of State (April 26 thorough August 26, 1898).
Partly printed ADS, 1p, 3”x8”, Canton, OH, 1899 Dec. 2. Fine. It bears a
documentary stamp. It is his check drawn on the City National Bank. We have
another without a documentary stamp. Each: $45.00
105192.
(Supreme Court) Goldberg, Arthur J. Associate Justice of United States
Supreme Court. TLS, 1p, 9”x5½”, Washington, DC, 1962 Dec. 18. A response
to an invitation to the Twelfth Annual State of the Nation Dinner. $155.00
105193.
Harlan, John Marshall. Associate Justice of United
States Supreme Court. TLS, 1p, 7½’x5½”, Washington, DC, 1962 Dec. 19. A
response to an invitation to the Twelfth Annual State of the Nation Dinner.
$80.00
105196.
White, Byron. Associate Justice of United States
Supreme Court. TLS, 1p, 9”x5½”, Washington, DC, 1962 Dec. 13. A response to an
invitation to the State of the Nation and Silver Quill Award Dinner. $75.00
105197.
Whittaker, Charles E. Associate Justice of United
States Supreme Court. TLS, 1p, 9”x5½”, Washington, DC, 1959 Dec.9. A response to
an invitation to the State of the Nation Dinner. $75.00
108129.
(Supreme Court) Woodbury, Levi (1789-1851). Woodbury was governor of New
Hampshire and also served as Secretary of the Treasury and Navy. In 1846 he was
appointed associate justice of he U. S. Supreme Court. Free franked folded
address leaf as Secretary of the Treasury with cds “WASHINGTON CITY, D.C. OCT
1.” Fine. $110.00
107106.
(Supreme Court) Stanley, Reed.
Associate Justice of United States Supreme Court. TLS as Solicitor General of
the United States, 1p, 10"x8", Washington, 1935 Dec. 24. Fine. A one sentence
letter acknowledging receipt of a letter. $50.00
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108152.
(Watergate) Samuel Ervin, Jr..
A jurist and United States Senator from North Carolina. He received national
attention as chairman of the Senate Select Committee to investigate Presidential
Campaign Practice. He held televised hearings on the Watergate Affair, which
ultimately led to the downfall of President Nixon. 7 ADsS & 6 DsS, 1p
each, 3”x6”, Morgantown, NC, all for the year 1954. Fine to very fine. All
personal checks drawn on the First National Bank of Morgantown. Most of the
cancellation perforations are centered and do not touch the signatures. The lot
of 13 checks – a dealer’s lot. (Retail value: $450-$550). $150.00
104079.
Wolcott, Oliver, Jr. (1760-1833). A financial officer
of Connecticut during the Revolution and the son of Signer Oliver Wolcott. In
the new Federal Union he served as Auditor of the Treasury (1789-91),
Comptroller of the Treasury (1791-95); he then succeeded Alexander Hamilton as
Secretary of the Treasury (1795-1800). After he left Washington, he served as a
jurist and as governor of Connecticut (1817-27). Partly printed DS as governor,
1p, 8”x13,” Hartford, 1818 May 20. Fine. Slight age-toning and vertical center
fold strengthened on verso with paper. An intact wafer seal is present. It is
also signed by Thomas Day, Secretary of the State. It is an appointment
of Lathrop Clark as a captain in the 7th Company of the 11th
Regiment of Infantry of the State Militia. $135.00
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