Presidential
Seal. A color photograph of the official presidential seal, 8"x10",
SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES." On the verso is rubber stamped, "OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH
THE WHITE HOUSE. Extra fine condition. As new.
$35.00
109181.
Bush, George W. President of the United States. The Official 2001
Presidential Inaugural Medal issued "under the authority of the 2001 Inaugural
Committee to commemorate the inauguration of George W. Bush as the 43rd
President of the United State of America." It was minted in solid bronze with an
antique finish by the Medalcraft Mint. It is 70 mm. in diameter and weighs 6.8
ounces. It comes in the original presentation box with a walnut block of wood
for displaying this piece. The obverse bears a high relief image of Bush
and the reverse bears the Presidential Seal, dated January 20, 2001. As new.
$60.00
10562.
Carter, James Earl.
President of the United States (1977-81). TLS “Jimmy” as President-Elect
on personal letterhead, 1p, 10”x7”, 1976 Nov. 12. Very fine. It is written just
after his election as President and is addressed to Judge Adrian Spears,
“I appreciate your congratulations and expression of
confidence. I need your help more than ever during the coming years. With the
support of friends like you, we will have a good administration.”
Spears was the chief United States
judge of the Western District of Texas. $275.00
10563.
Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908). 22nd and 24th
President of the United States (1885-89; 1893-97). ALS as President,
1½pp, 7”x4½”, Executive Mansion, Washington, 1895 March 26. Very fine. He writes
to Mr. Russell, “Mr. Bissell
and Mrs. Bissell will dine with us in the most informal way – more on…personal
friendship than anything else – and there will be five or six others at the
table making a sort of a family party. Will you make one of us?…”
John Edwards Russell was a Congressman from
Massachusetts. $650.00
10564.
Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908). ALS, 1½pp, 7”x4½”,
Marion, MA, 1890 June 18. Very fine. He writes to General Horatio King between
his presidencies, “I am much
gratified by the receipt of an invitation to attend the Annual Reunion of the
Society of the Army of the Potomac to be held at Portland on the third and
fourth days of July next. I am sorry that I have already made an engagement that
prevents my acceptance of the Society’s courteous invitation…”
$550.00
10565.
Cleveland, Frances F.
(Preston). First Lady and wife of President Grover Cleveland. After he
died, she married Thomas Preston, Jr., an archeology professor at Princeton.
ALS "Frances F. Cleveland Preston" on mourning stationery, 1p, 6½"x5½", The
Wyoming [New York], 1917 Jan. 13. Fine. She writes to the wife of Franklin
MacVeigh, Ambassador to Italy in the Cleveland administration, expressing,
"my sorrow in the loss of a fine true loyal old friend and my feeling that our
country has lost one its best citizens..." $110.00
10566.
Cleveland, Frances F.
ALS, 3pp, 6"x4", "The Victoria", 1889 April 18, shortly after the end of her
husband's first term as president. Fine. She thanks Mrs. Godkin for information
and indicates that they will vacation at Lakewood, before seeing her. $100.00
10567.
Cleveland, Frances F..
S on 2½”x3½” card. Very fine. $50.00
10568. Clinton, William Jefferson. President of the United States. Cacheted FDC signed by him. It is a first day of issue of the Arkansas 22¢ Statehood stamp, Jan. 3, 1986. Extra fine. It also bears a 3¢ Arkansas Centennial stamp. Clinton signs in the lower right corner as governor. The cachet is printed in red and blue of the Arkansas State Capitol building, celebrating the Arkansas sesquicentennial. The cover is numbered “38 of 150.” $200.00
W040801.
Clinton,
William Jefferson.
President of the United States. Cacheted Inauguration Day FDC,
3"x16.5", Jan. 20, 1993. An official Inauguration Commemorative Cover with
imprinted gold Seal of the President of the United States and other printing in
gold, including his signature. CDS, Old State House Station. Little Rock AR with
White House Stamp. Clinton has signed the sealing flap (see illustration).
$250.00
109147.
Clinton, William Jefferson. 42nd President
of the United States (1993-2001) and governor of Arkansas (1978-80; 1982-2002).
1984 campaign flyer soliciting support. When first elected as governor he was 32
years old, the youngest in any state. It includes photographs of him and his
family. PLUS 4”x6” colored card of presidential thanks and greeting for the
Holiday and New Year. It bears facsimile signatures of Bill and Hillary with
gold embossed presidential seal and colored border. 2 pieces. $15.00
109182.
Clinton,
William Jefferson.
President of the United States. "World's First Inauguration
$20 Proof Coin Ever Struck,." An official $20.00 proof coin minted by The New
Queensland Mint of Hutt River Province, a principality located in western
Australia. It measures39 mm. in diameter, has been double struck in richly
layered 22 karat heavy gold electroplate over nickel-silver, designed by Hal
Reed. It is the first inaugural coin (not a medallion) to be issued honoring a
living president of the United States. The obverse bears a likemess of Clinton,
dated 1993. The reverse bears a presidential seal with the heading, "HUTT RIVER
PROVINCE." The coin is encased in plastic and comes in an attractive
presentation case with a printed history of the coin. $40.00
109183.
Clinton,
William Jefferson.
President of the United States. Two campaign souvenir wrist
watches. One is for the 1992 campaign for president with an image of Clinton
waving. On the back it is engraved, "18K MICRON PLATING." with the inscription
in color, "Clinton for President." The second is for the 1996 campaign with a
bust image of Clinton posed before a flag with the legend, "Re-Elect Bill
Clinton. Each has a "genuine leather" wrist band. Both are in fine condition and
need new batteries. 2 pieces. $30.00
109184.
Clinton,
William Jefferson.
President of the United States. An 8"x11" Democratic National
Committee calendar, "1987 Winners," with cover photograph of John F. Kennedy.
William Clinton has signed his name with a felt-tip pen across Kennedy's shirt,
partly on the dark area. Fine. Each month bears photographs of Democratic
leaders, including in part, Barbara Mikulski, Joe Kennedy, Tom Daschle, Alan
Cranston, and Mario Cuomo. $150.00
109185.
Clinton,
William Jefferson.
President of the United States. Ballpoint pen, black and
gold-plated. On the lower black half are printed in gold, "The White House" and
the signature of "Bill Clinton." The top of the pen is capped with a
Presidential Seal in color. Very fine. It comes with a red leatherette hinged
designer box with
a white lining with the presidential seal imprinted in gold inside the lid. It
comes with the original white cardboard box with the Presidential Seal in gold
on the cover. $50.00
10571. Coolidge, Grace. First Lady and wife of President Coolidge. Free franked envelope in upper right hand corner, 3½"x5½", with cds Northampton, MA, 1936 Feb. 8. Fine. Very slight soiling. $95.00
10572. Coolidge, Grace. S and date on plain 3"x5" card, 1932 July 20. Very fine. $60.00
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10574.
Curtis, Charles
(1860-1936). Vice President of the United States (1929-33) under Herbert Hoover.
Dolly Curtis Gann. She was the step-sister of Vice President Charles
Curtis, the daughter of Oren Curtis's second wife. When Charles Curtis was a MOC,
she served as his corresponding secretary. When Curtis was Vice President
(1929-33), widowed at the time, Dolly Gann was his official hostess for social
events. ALS, 1½pp, 6"x5", The Mayflower [Washington], n.d. Fine. It is a
response to an autograph request. On the second page are sentiments and
signatures of Charles Curtis and her husband, U.S. Senator Edward E.
Gann. Plus Dolly Curtis Gann, ALS, 1p, 6"x5", The Mayflower,
Washington, DC, n.d. Fine. A response to an autograph request. Uncommon group of
autographs 2 pieces. $95.00
10578.
Fairbanks, Charles W.
(1852-1918). Vice President of the United States under Theodore Roosevelt
(1905-09). He had earlier served as U. S. Senator from Indiana. He was
unsuccessful in seeking the candidacy for vice president with Charles Evans
Hughes in 1916. TLS as U. S. Senator, 1p, 10”x8”, Washington, DC, 1897 Oct. 4.
Very good. Tiny staple holes, one spindle hole and slight wear. He writes to the
postmaster of Washington, DC, indicating that mail addressed to him at his
Washington home be delivered there and not at his Senate office. $90.00
10579.
Fairbanks, Charles
(1852-1918). TLS, 1p, 9”x7”, Indianapolis, IN, 1912 March 20. Very fine. To Rev.
Frederick Leete, he gives thanks for a copy of Christian Brotherhoods.
“You have rendered service in bringing together
in a most compact, interesting and comprehensive way the story of the activities
of various Christian Brotherhoods. What a wonderful power for good they are!…”
$100.00
10580.
Fairbanks, Charles W. (1852-1918). ALS as Vice
President, 1p, 9”x7”, Washington 1905 Oct. 31. Fine. He responds to an
autograph request. Plus vice presidential envelope with his free frank. Very
good. Moderate soiling. 2 pieces. $295.00
10581.
Fairbanks, Charles W. (1852-1918). ALS, 2pp, (1st & 4th
sides), 7”x 5½”, Washington, DC, n.d., [1902]. Fine On embossed Senate
letterhead. He writes of the death of Thomas De Witt Talmage,
“In the death of Dr. Talmage we lose a great and good man. Two
hemispheres mourn at the grave of one who has been a most potent influence in
lifting humanity into a higher and serene atmosphere. He was acknowledged the
foremost pulpit orator of his time. No one possessed in a fuller measure than
he, the power of imposing immortal breaths upon the souls of men, and of
pointing the way to an everlasting life. His good deeds will live after him.”
Talmage died in 1902. He was a famous and extremely popular
Presbyterian minister. He had a very large congregation in his churches in
Brooklyn from 1869 to 1894. From 1895 to 1899 he was pastor of the first
Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC. 250.00
10583.
Fillmore, Millard
(1800-74). 13th President of the
United States (1850-53), succeeding from the vice presidency on the death of
Zachary Taylor. ALS as President, 1p, 7”x4½”, Washington, 1852 Feb. 11.
Very fine. It is addressed to U.S. District Attorney Fendel,
“I am exceedingly sorry to trouble you again,
but I have another suggestion to make, and shall be happy to see you at your
earliest convenience . . .” $1850.00
10586.
Ford Gerald. 38th President of the United States. TLS
as President, 1p, 9"x6½", Washington, 1975 July 17. Very fine. He writes
to Theodore D. DeForest, thanking him for a gift of a necktie. Plus original
stamped White House envelope. 2 pieces. $425.00
10588.
Ford Gerald & Betty Ford.
President of the
United States and First Lady. IPS, 8"x10", Rancho Mirage, CA, 1979 March 9. Very
fine. It is a photo of the Fords standing with Bud Raichle whose lapel label
reads "Tournament Chairman" - very possibly a golf tournament. Each is holding
what appear to be gifts or awards. Plus secretarial letter on Ford stationery
transmitting the photo and the original envelope Pitney Bowes free franked
adhesive stamp. 3 pieces. $150.00
109154.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).
Copy of a brief printed biography of Ford, 2pp, 11”x8½”, March 1999. Fine. He
has signed his name next to the title. $175.00
109155.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).The
President Ford Museum
illustrated brochure boldly signed by President Ford on the cover. The brochure
cover is gray and red with a blue background, 8pp. Very fine condition.
$150.00
109156.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).
An illustrated campaign brochure for the Ford campaign of 1976 for president of
the United States. DS, 10pp, n.p., 8½”x3½”. Fine. Although signed on the dark
portion of his coat, it is quite legible. $95.00
109157.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Engraving of Gerald Ford signed “Gerald Ford
9/23/94.” Overall measurement, 10”x8”. Very fine. $160.00
109158. Ford,
Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74)
& Robert Joseph Dole (b.1923). TIME Magazine with campaign cover signed
by presidential candidate Ford and vice presidential candidate Dole, Aug. 30,
1976. Both sign with felt tip pens. 74pp. Fine. Original address label and minor
corner wear. See blow on left. $195.00
109159.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74).
GERALD R. FORD, A 1976 biography of “Our 38th President,” 66pp
in a magazine format with color photograph of Ford on cover. It includes many
photographs from childhood to 1976. Ford signs it boldly with a felt tip pen
vertically on the cover. Fine. $160.00
109160.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). 38th President of the United States
(1974-77) and the 40th Vice President of the United States (1973-74)
with First Lady Betty Ford. A Magazine, Politics Today, 64 pages.
Includes an article the prospects of Ford running for president in 1980, after
failing in the election of 1976. The cover bears a color photo of Gerald and
Betty Ford, signed by each. Fine. Residue of address label in lower left corner.
$160.00
109161.
Ford, Gerald R. Photographs of the inauguration of Ford as President of the
United States on August 9, 1972 after the resignation of President Richard
Nixon. The
lot includes five glossy color photographs, either 8”x10” or 10”x8”. They are
all in extra fine condition. 1). President Nixon at lectern. Standing
next to him is George H.W. Bush (see below). 2). Gerald Ford at the
lectern after the inaugural. Seen also are Patricia Nixon, George Bush,
President Nixon and others (see below). 3). Gerald Ford at the lectern
after the inaugural taken moments after the previous photograph with the same
individuals shown. 4. A photographic view to the right of the lectern
showing President Nixon, Barbara Bush, Rev. Billy Graham, Patricia Nixon and
Gerald Ford. 5). A close-up view of President Nixon sitting in a chair.
5 pieces. $125.00
109162.
Ford, Gerald R. Photographs of the inauguration of Ford as President of the
United States on August 9, 1972 after the resignation of President Richard
Nixon.
Includes two duplicates of those shown in Lot 156. 1). President Nixon at
lectern. Standing next to him is George H.W. Bush. 2). A photographic
view to the right of the lectern showing President Nixon, Barbara Bush, Rev.
Billy Graham, Patricia Nixon and Gerald Ford and others (see below). 2 pieces.
$50.00
109163.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). An 8½”x11” sheet of paper with a bold 4” signature
of Gerald Ford with his printed name at top. The signature and sentiment is
enclosed with a wide borderline. Very fine and unusual. See below on left.
$90.00
109164.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). A 2” Ford-Dole red, white and blue campaign button,
“FORD-DOLE in’76”. Signed across the top by Ford with felt-tip pen. The
verso is a mirror. $60.00
109166.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007)
& Betty Ford. The President and First Lady. An color 8”x10” glossy color
photograph of the two sitting, holding hands, and signed by each in the light
portions. Very fine. $160.00
109167.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). The Ford family Christmas card for 1996. The cover is a color
halftone of the family with printed greeting on the inside. Gerald R. Ford has
added a bold felt-tip signature. Very fine. $125.00
109168.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007). Gerald R. Ford Foundation Newsletter, 16pp, 11”x8½”Ann
Arbor, Michigan, Summer/Fall 1995. Very fine. Ford has boldly signed to top of
the front page with a felt-tip pen. $90.00
109186.
Ford, Gerald
R. .
President of the
United States. A "Spalding 1" golf ball on which President
Ford has signed him name with a felt tip pen. On another side is the Great Seal
of The United States imprinted in color. A very fine souvenir of a presidential
golfer. $150.00
109170.
Ford, Gerald Rudolph
(1913-2007) & Robert Joseph Dole (b.1923). Dole was a
Republican Senator from Kansas (1969-1996), a vice presidential candidate with
Gerald Ford in 1976 and a presidential candidate in 1996. He was the only man
in American history to have his party’s nomination for both President and Vice
President who was never elected to either office. Glossy PS in color signed by
both President Ford and Senator Dole at the Republican National Convention in
1976, after their nomination for President and Vice President, B/W, 8”x10”. Very
fine and scarce. $225.00
Lafayette S. Foster, Acting Vice President of the United Stated during the Andrew Johnson administration
10589.
Foster, Lafayette Sabine
(1806-80). He was a United States senator from Norwich,
Connecticut (1855-67). After Lincoln was assassinated and Andrew Johnson vacated
the vice presidency, as President pro tempore of the Senate, Foster became
acting Vice President of the United States during the session of the 39th
Congress (1865-67). He was succeeded by Benjamin F. Wade. Before his
inauguration in 1865, Lincoln sought Foster's recommendations for cabinet
appointments and on at least one occasion wrote to him on Connecticut
appointments. Foster was one of Lincoln's pallbearers. ALS, 1p, 10"x8",
Norwich, CT, 1839 June 29. Fine. Slight age-toning. Minor archival paper repairs
on weak folds on verso.
"Mr. Gordon's directions are
that the claim against Mr. Breuer be collected if possible. If no property real
or personal can be found on which to levy, he wants the execution shaken over
his head in such a menacing manner by the sheriff as to induce the belief that
imprisonment for some period short of his natural life will be the consequence
if the debt is unpaid. If these measures are unsuccessful, why don't do any
thing more..."
$110.00
10590.
Foster, Lafayette
Sabine (1806-80). U. S. Senator from
Connecticut. After Lincoln was Assassinated and Andrew Johnson vacated the vice
presidency, as President of the Senate, Foster became acting Vice President of
the United States (1865-67). Partly printed ADS, 1p, 3”x7”, Norwich, CT, 1874.
A bank check. We have several of the year 1874. All are fine. Each: $45.00
10595.
Garner, John Nance.
Vice President of the United States under President Roosevelt (1933-37).
Earlier he had been Speaker of the House.
ANS in pencil, 1p, 3½”x8”, n.p., n.d. Fine. “Dear
Sir, Very sorry but I have no photo. Yours, Jno. N. Garner.”
$75.00
10781.
Harrison, Anna Symmes
(1775-1864). First Lady (1841) and wife of President William Henry Harrison. She
never saw the White House since her husband died in office 31 days after his
inauguration. She had remained in Ohio in preparation for the move. ALS, “A.
Harrison,”1p, 5½x7”, n.p., 1856 May 15. Fine. Some minor wrinkles
.She writes to her cousin,
“I find that I made a
mistake the other day in directing a letter to you that was intended for a widow
of my acquaintance. The two letters were laying together on my table & I with
out looking at them as they were sealed I directed them wrong & did not [know]
of the mistake until yesterday. She returned your letter. I although I feel
quite unwell today I feel it my duty to write a few lines & let you know how the
mistake happened. If you still have the letter I wish you to burn it…”
Harrison letters are
relatively scarce. $1750.00
10599.
Harrison, Mary Lord.
First Lady and second wife of President Benjamin Harrison. She was the niece of
his first wife, Carolyn Scott Harrison. ALS, 3pp, 7"x6", New York, 1932 Dec. 5.
Fine. She sends her correspondent a photograph and a check of the president (not
included here), "Please frame the one I have sent you, which was a
much later picture, and an excellent one . . .” Plus an ALS signed in the
text, 2pp, 7"x6", New York, 1936, Aug. 24. Fine. It concerns a photograph. 2
pieces. $195.00
105100.
Harrison,
Mary Lord.
Three ALsS. 1. ALS, 2pp, 6”x5”, [New York], 1927 Dec. 22. Fine. She
thanks her correspondent for a handkerchief and mentions her autograph
collection. 2. ALS, 2pp, 7”x6”, New York, 1936 June 21. Fine. She writes
to philatelist Edward Stern of her visit with him to the Stamp Exhibition and
refers to his book on “Free Franking.” 3. ALS, 3pp, 6½”x5”, [New York],
1924 June 4. Fine. Minor wear. She writes to the postmaster of Woodstock,
Vermont, responding to a request for her autograph and one of her husband. 3
pieces. $250.00
105102.
Hobart, Garrett A. (1844-99). Vice President of the
United States under McKinley (1897-99 – died in office), a banker and lawyer.
ALS, 1p, 10”x8”, Patterson, NJ, 1892 April 7. Fine Small spindle hole tears at
top repaired on verso with paper. He writes to his nephew, George, sending him a
check for $75.00 pay bills. He adds, “Yes, I think on the whole you should
prepare for Rutgers & be ready just as soon as possible…” Letters in full
holograph by Hobart are scarce. $225.00
105104.
Hoover, Herbert Clark
(1874-1964). 31st President of the United States (1929-33). TLS as President,
1p, 9"x7", The White House, Washington, DC. Fine. He thanks his correspondent
for information and adds, "You will, of course, realize that the President
cannot interfere with local political organizations, but I am in hopes that our
New York friends will be able to work out such cooperation as will give us unity
of strength..."Plus a fine 7"x5" Harris & Ewing photograph of Hoover. 2
pieces. $495.00
105105.
Hoover, Herbert Clark
(1874-1964). 31st President of the United States (1929-33). TLS as
President, 1p, 9”x7”, White House, Washington, 1931 Aug. 10. Very good. Very
slight age-toning. Horizontal center fold line; some wrinkling. Plus original
White House envelope, torn with stamp missing. He writes to his namesake,
Herbert Clark of Westerly, RI to thank him for his birthday greetings. 2
pieces. $350.00
105106.
Hoover, Herbert Clark (1874-1964). TLS on personal
letterhead, 1p, 10"x7", New York, 1939 Feb. 16. Fine. He writes to Mrs. Swift,
"I deeply appreciate you writing me in reference to my Lincoln Day speech. It
was a great occasion, where I believe we marched a step forward in unity of the
Republican Party for 1940..." Plus original stamped envelope.
¨
Printed speech of Hoover in the Congressional Record of a radio address he
delivered on Oct. 19, 1941. *
A 15pp pamphlet on the Contribution of Herbert Hoover
to the Development of Aviation and Radio, by L.B. Tribolet.
¨
A 7pp typescript about Hoover.
¨ Printed speech of Hoover,
12pp, "Can Europe's Children be Saved?" Oct. 19, 1941.
¨
Printed speech of Hoover, 15pp, The Crisis and the Political Parties, Sept.
1937. ¨
Group of magazine and newspaper stories and photographs about Hoover. 18 pieces.
$185.00
The following letters were written by Herbert Hoover to Wheeler McMillan, editor and president of The Farm Journal. Most cover the WWII and post-WWII years when Hoover was very active in expressing his opinions, particularly to his friend and confidant McMillan. Seaport Autographs acquired virtually all of the Hoover to McMillan correspondence several years ago. Most were written from New York where Hoover had established residence in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
105108.
Hoover, Herbert Clark
(1874-1964). 31st President of the United States (1929-33). TLS
on personal letterhead, 1p, 10"x7", n.p., 1941 July 7. Fine. He writes to his
close friend and editor of The Farm Journal, Wheeler McMillan,
"I
have your letter of June 30. I deeply appreciate your kind expressions about
that speech. I also agree with you that the question of self-sufficiency could
easily be expanded in a more convincing fashion. I was much interested in your
statement that you would have something on the carpet about the 14th. I shall
probably be in California at that time, but would indeed be glad to hear from
you if there is any way in which I could be of help to
you..."
$190.00
105109.
Hoover, Herbert Clark
(1874-1964). 31st President of the United States (1929-33). TLS
on personal letterhead, 1p, 10”x7”, New York, 1943 Aug.31. Fine. He writes to
Wheeler McMillan, editor of The Farm Journal, “I am sending you herewith the
advance release of a speech I will be delivering at Minneapolis on our peace
policies [not included here]…” $150.00
105110.
Hoover, Herbert Clark (1874-1964). 31st President of the United States
(1929-33). TLS on personal letterhead, 1p, 10”x7”, New York, NY, 1941 June 10.
Fine. He writes to Wheeler McMillan, editor of the Farm Journal, “I am
sending you some copies of that address. Also I am forwarding some to
Congressman Anderson. That little speech seems to be pretty pat support of the
bill which you had introduced…” $150.00
105113.
Hoover, Herbert Clark (1874-1964). 31st President of the United States
(1929-33). TLS on personal letterhead, 1p, 10”x7”, New York, 1943 June 28. Fine.
Paper clip stain in upper left corner. He writes to Wheeler McMillan, “Herewith
a note from a reliable course which may help out information for your own use…”
$150.00
105114.
Hoover, Herbert Clark
(1874-1964). 31st President of the United States (1929-33). TLS
on personal letterhead, 1p, 10"x7", New York, 1941 Sept. 29. Fine. He writes to
Wheeler McMillen, editor of the Farm Journal. Thanking him for his note,
he writes, "I am glad to know you liked the address. I deeply appreciate the
encouragement which you send to me. We are indeed in difficult times and I am
most grateful for your support..." $175.00
Passport of the ship Garrick signed by President Andrew Jackson, a packet ship designed and commanded by Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer, discoverer of the Antarctic Continent in 1820
10788.
Jackson, Andrew
(1767-1845). 7th President of the United States (1829-37). Partly
printed vellum DS, 1p, 15”x11½”, [Washington, DC], 1836 Oct. 29. Good. There is
general wrinkling of the document with fold lines. The ink is light on the
“son” of the President’s signature. The seal is missing. It bears the usual
scalloped top border with illustrations of sailing vessels and a lighthouse. It
is also signed by John Forsythe, Secretary of
State. It is a ship’s passport for the 895 ton ship Garrick. The great
significance of this document is that this was one of several packet ships
designed by Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer (1799-1877) for the Collin’s Dramatic
Line. Palmer was most noted for his discovery of the Antarctic Continent in 1820
at the age of 21 while on sealing expedition. He subsequently became a noted
designer of packet ships and was the leading designer of American clipper ships.
It was Palmer who commanded the first run of each of the packet ships he
designed for the Collin’s Dramatic Line. They were designed for the New York to
Liverpool run, carrying primarily mail and passengers. The Garrick was
built in 1836. He was thus the first captain of the Garrick. $1850.00
105121.
Johnson, Lyndon B.
36th President of the United States (`1863-69) and
Vice President (1861-63). TLS as President, 1p, 9”x7”, The White House,
Washington, 1967 Aug. 30. Extra fine. He writes to White House correspondent
Sarah McClendon, “I was delighted to have your thoughtful birthday greeting.
Please accept my appreciation and convey my kindest regards to Sally and Dennis.
With all good wishes…” Plus 7”x5” photograph of the President sitting at his
desk in the Oval Office with S in photo. 2 pieces. $975.00
President James Madison accepts the resignation of Jonathan Russell as his Minister to Sweden who felt that his pay was inadequate as opposed to that of ministers to larger nations
105125.
Madison,
James
(1751-1836).4th President of the United States. MsLS as
President, 2½pp, 10”x8”, n.p., 1816 May 16. Fine. Slight wrinkling. He
writes a letter of excellent content to Jonathan Russell, Minister to Norway and
Sweden. It relates to his pay as Minister,
“I am not aware of the
necessity of so critical comparison as you enter into, of your pecuniary claims
with those of Mr. Adams. I am persuaded it will never be made by others to the
disparagement of your reputation; the less so, as the difference between the
expense incident to diplomatic missions at St. Petersburg and Stockholm is so
well understood. All the Governments of Europe attend to it, I believe, in their
allowances to their public Ministers…In a bill for augmenting the salaries of
foreign ministers brought into Congress at the late session, a distinction was
made between great and minor power, and that the bill did not pass, its failure
was certainly not on that account.
“With respect to the
assurance given at the time of your nomination to the Senate, I beg you to be
satisfied that it was not a bribe to the parsimony or a compromise with the
enmity of your opponents. It was information only of the fact, that such was the
purpose of the executive given with a view to prevent the effect of
misapprehension of that purpose…But I perceive you have been led into the view
you have taken of the incident, by supposing that the assurance in question was
made in order to reconcile the Senate to the nomination of H. R. and not to a
mission to Sweden…The Secretary of State
[James Monroe] writes to
you on the subject of your letter requesting a sanction to your leaving
Stockholm. I hope the ground on which he places the termination of your
diplomatic services there will be consistent with the interesting object
communicated in your letter to me, and in consummating which, I sincerely wish
you all the happiness promised by it…” $3500.00
105134.
Nixon, Richard M.
(1913-94). President of the United States. TLS on personal
letterhead, 10”’x7”, New York, 1968 April 30. Fine. Thanking his correspondent,
he writes, “It was most thoughtful of you to send my family and me such a
warm and friendly Easter greeting, and we wanted you to know of our deep
appreciation. With very best wishes from all the Nixons…” Plus a fine glossy
10”x8” photograph of Nixon. 2 pieces. $275.00
109174.
(Nixon, Richard Milhous – 1973 Inauguration)
(1913-1994). 37th President of the United States (resigned).
Presented here is inaugural material from his second inauguration in 1973.
Includes: 1) Inauguration Ceremonies Program with original envelope.
2) “The Spirit of ‘76’ / 1973 Inaugural Guide.” 3) The Washington
Post / Inauguration ’73. Illustrated news story, folded. 4) Program
for 1973 Inaugural Ball. Fols and slight wear. 5 pieces. $25.00
109175.
(Nixon, Richard Milhous – 1973 Inauguration Day Covers + Miscellany).
Includes five 1973 stamped Inauguration Day Covers (three different types). PLUS
Nixon printed signature and message on a card expressing thanks for birthday
greetings with original stamped White House envelope. PLUS unused “UNITED
CITIZENS / NIXON-AGNEW envelope. PLUS cacheted first day cover of Richard Nixon
32¢ stamp and an unused color postcard of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. 10
pieces. All fine. $35.00
109187.
Nixon, Richard M.
(1913-94). President of the United States. The
Official 1973 Presidential Inaugural Medal honoring Richard M. Nixon and Spiro
Agnew. Made by the Franklin Mint, it is made of solid bronze, is 70mm. in
diameter and weighs 7.8 ounces. The obverse bears a double portrait of President
Nixon and Vice President Agnew. The reverse bears the Presidential Seal and is
dated Jan. 20, 1973. As new. It comes in a plastic coin holder with the original
cardboard presentation box bearing an inauguration seal imprint. $20.00
Abigail Means writes of her trip with Jane Pierce from Boston to Baltimore where they stayed during Franklin Pierce’s Presidential Inauguration and of Jane’s reaction to these events
105135.
(Pierce, Jane M.) Abigail Means. Surrogate First Lady during the Pierce
administration. On January 6, 1853, the Pierce family was in a train wreck in
Andover, Massachusetts that resulted in the partial decapitation and death of
their only remaining son, Benny. This happened only two months before Franklin
Pierce was to be inaugurated President of the United States. Consumed with grief
and hatred of politics, Jane refused to go to Washington or attend her husband’s
inauguration. It was decided amongst family members, particularly her sister,
Mary Aiken and aunt, Abigail Means, that Jane would travel only as far as
Baltimore where she would remain for a time before continuing to Washington. The
nation shared the grief of the Pierces and little was expected from Jane, at
least for a period of time. Pierce’s inauguration was on Monday, March 4, 1853.
ALS “A.A.M.,” 4½pp, 7”x4”, Baltimore, Saturday, n.d. [March 9, 1853,
based on content]. She writes to Mary Aiken. The entire letter is quoted here.
“We are every moment expecting Mr. Aiken & Jane thinks her husband will come with him and pass the Sabbath here. You have heard some account of our journey which I think she bore remarkably well. Her interview with Mrs. Dix in New York was I thought on the whole very comforting [wife of General John A. Dix who in three months was to be appointed Assistant Treasurer of the United States by President Pierce]. She is a sweet, gentle woman & still in deep mourning for her eldest son. Helen, Mrs. Noyes, & Mrs. Cleveland were all with us on Monday afternoon. I was truly happy to see Mr. Aiken the next morning & know he could be with us the rest of the journey. The constant rain made our long ride rather somber although everything possible was done to alleviate the fatigue - & we found very nice rooms at this house. The gentlemen left us the next day for Washington [for the inauguration] - & Mr. Pierce came up & spent Wednesday night here [March 5, 1853, as President] – he looked thin – but cheerful & with no cloud on his brow. Jane seemed much troubled that he left so early in the morning - & passes rather a dull day. But dear Mary you will be glad to hear that she has been on the whole better & more cheerful than you & our dear friends in Boston had any reason to expect. Though she has not seen callers, she has ridden out twice – the last time went into three shops – took a walk with me one morning & speaks of her future with more interest. Sunday evening [March 10th]. Mr. Aiken did come dear Mary & Jane was right glad to see him & hear his interesting details of the great day [inauguration] at Washington. He returns more than pleased. How thankful I am that he feels master in his cabinet as well as in his household. Jane has been to church today & we heard the Rev. Robinson formerly of Pittsburg [sic]. He is esteemed a great preacher here. I think the walk was rather long for her as she has not been as well as usual since her attack in Boston. We were disappointed to find that Mr. Aiken had no letters from home, as we wished much to hear from Alfred [Aiken]. Dear Mary, Mr. Aiken will tell you so much that I will not say more at this time. We are going much as expected & I see no reason to regret anything in the arrangements decided on before we left Boston. Jane often feels she has no comfort in any thing – but this does not discourage me – For I yet believe she will wear the garment of praise for the spell of weariness. I send a toy to dear Jeannie [Jane Aiken] & some sleeves to your dear Mary & a collar – the latter I thought you would wear soon & tried to find some sleeves to match – but did not succeed. We have felt the want of some friends who would take in some of the capabilities of this pleasant city. Do not share this dear friend – but believe me, you’re A.A.M.”
The letter concludes vertically on the front page, a common practice at that time. A letter with exceptional content explaining the absence of Jane Pierce from her husband’s presidential inaugural. During most of the Pierce administration Jane Pierce was reclusive and in a chronic state of depression. Abigail Means essentially took over most of the duties of the White House as Jane’s substitute. An exceptionally scarce autograph of a surrogate First Lady. Most of her letters are with the Pierce papers in the Library of Congress. $1750.00
Abigail Means writes from the White House on the death of Abigail Fillmore and meeting President Fillmore. In commenting about his presidency, he told her, ‘Such power was only sweet in the distance.’ She also writes of Franklin Pierce's problems and says kind words of Edward Everett
105136.
(Pierce, Jane M.) Abigail Means.
She was the wife of Jane Pierce's uncle Robert Means. They had a home in
Amherst, New Hampshire. She was called "Aunt Abby" by Jane Pierce and her
siblings. During most of the Pierce administration she acted as surrogate First
Lady as Jane Pierce was incapable of functioning in this capacity. ALS, 4pp,
7"x4½", Washington (Executive Mansion), n.d. [1853]. Fine. She writes to Jane's
brother-in-law John Aiken, "We were surprised this morning to hear
of the death of Mrs. Fillmore [Abigail Fillmore died March 30, 1853] . . ."
It was Washington Irving's observation that Mrs. Fillmore, plagued with
chronic ill health, received her death-warrant standing by her husband's side
during the inaugural speech of Franklin Pierce. She died in the Willard Hotel.
"I called hardly expecting to see any of the family - but enjoyed a pleasant interview with Mr. F[illmore] and his daughter...the former talking much like a retired statesman who had found the honour of office no compensation to his cares. `Such power (he said) was only sweet in the distance' . . . I am sure you and some other friends are thinking much of our new President in these days of conflict. As yet he bears the burden & heat of business surprisingly well, but if it continues much longer, I fear the power of endurance will break...Meantime he thinks no sacrifice too great, to prove that he has a consulting Cabinet - & not one that shall dictate to him...I wish...that she [Jane] could have heard Mr. Everett's eloquent speech. It is not the fashion to praise it here but nevertheless, it was full of enlarged views & generous sentiments [Edward Everett's views were not popular in the White House]..."
Letters of Abigail Means in private hands are extremely scarce. The bulk of her letters are in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress and number about 17 pieces. Aside from the two letters presented here, there are probably not more than two or three extant elsewhere. Her Washington letters are all very interesting and include many "insider" political observations. Published in JANE PIERCE (1806-1863) - THE PIERCE-AIKEN PAPERS, 1983 and its SUPPLEMENT, 1989. 2 volumes, 171pp (A catalogue of the family papers of the Pierce and Aiken families). A rare opportunity to add to a First Lady collection. $1350.00
105139.
Polk, James Knox
(1795-1849). 11th President of the United States (1845-49). ALS as
President, 1p, 10”x8”, n.p. [Washington], 1848 April 67. Very fine. Small
inkblot at the tail of his signature. He writes to U. S. Senator Lewis Cass,“Will
you do me the favor to call this evening, if you can do so without
inconvenience…” Polk ALsS are quite scarce as President. $2100.00
PRESIDENTIAL ARTIFACTS
The following artifacts represent the Ford and Clinton administrations. They are official White House souvenirs that were given as special favors by the presidents to dignitaries, friends and associates. All were obtained from a Ford presidential campaign member and aide to Presidents Ford and Clinton in creating their respective presidential libraries and museums.
109177.
(Presidential Artifact – Clinton). Gold-plated CROSS®
ball point pen, 5¼” in length. No. 0501- is imprinted on the inside stem.
On the side of the upper half is Clintons signature engraved in black. At the
top of the clip is a round metal “Seal of the President of the United States.”
These are the pens, used by the President to sign official documents. They are
often given to dignitaries who witness the President signing the document;
usually a member of Congress. It is accompanied by the original 2”x7”x1” black
box by CROSS with the signature of “Bill Clinton” imprinted on the cover. The
pen fits in a stylish molded designer holder with the imprint on inside of the
cover, “CROSS® SINCE 1846.” $150.00
109178.
(Presidential Artifact – Clinton). A 72” retractable
tape measure by Barlow. It is also calibrated in centimeters. It is in a black
metal case measuring 2¼”x2¼”. An insert on the cover is that of the Presidential
seal with a facsimile of Clinton’s signature (black on silver). Included is the
original box with a similar imprint on the cover. $100.00
109179. (Presidential Artifact – Clinton). A metal calling card case measuring 3.5”x2”x .125”. It is gold-plated with a glossy black hinged cover that is secured by metal snap. On the cover is a seal of the President of the United States, below which is a facsimile signature of the President. It is accompanied with the original black cardboard box with the same imprint on the cover. As new, obtained from an aide to the President. $125.00
109180. (Presidential
Artifact – Ford). A gold-plated metal tie clip
measuring 2” in length. The signature of Gerald R. Ford is engraved on the cross
band and the Presidential Seal is mounted at the end of the clip. There is
spring activated clamp on the back. As new. It is accompanied by the original
cardboard box. $80.00
109188.
(Presidential Artifact – “PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES”).
An 18K gold–plated
campaign wrist watch. The dial bears a color illustration of the Presidential
Seal with the perimeter imprint of “PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES”). It has a leather wrist band and is in fine condition. An
impressive time piece. It is in running order with a new battery. $40.00
109189.
( Presidential Artifact –
Clinton, William Jefferson).
A gold-plated Clinton campaign wrist watch with a leather band. The back is made
of stainless steel. The dial face bears a color photo of Clinton. In fine
condition. It is in running order with a new battery. It comes with a hinged
aluminum case. $25.00
109190.
( Presidential Artifact –
Bush, George W.).
A stainless steel campaign wrist watch with a stainless steel and gold-plated
chain wrist band. The dial face bears a color photo of George W. Bush and
Richard B. Cheney. It is dated 2000 and in fine condition. It is in running
order with a new battery. It comes with a hinged aluminum case. $35.00
109191.
( Presidential Artifact –
Clinton, William Jefferson).
A digital quartz clock, a souvenir from Camp David. It measures 1.625”x2.25”and
is encased in a clear Lucite holder. The face of the clock is bronze and bears
a facsimile signature of President Clinton with the Presidential Seal. It bears
the date “1/30-31/1993,” after his first inauguration as President. Fine except
for tiny chip in Lucite at a back support corner. It is in running order with a
new battery. $45.00
109192.
( Presidential Artifact – Tote bag).
A 15”x11” navy blue polyester tote bag with a shoulder strap and zipper. On the
front is a Presidential Seal in color, below which is imprinted “THE WHITE
HOUSE” in white. As new. $125.00
109193.
( Presidential Artifact – Air Force
One Jacket). A medium size flight jacket. It is navy
blue, made in cotton (35%) and polyester (65%) with a nylon liner (100%). A
zipper extends the full length of the front. Over the right breast area is the
Presidential Seal measuring 4” in diameter, appliquéd on the jacket. It is
superbly embroidered on navy blue silk. It is encircled with a golden twisted
rope design and silver-colored stars. Various colors are used abundantly to
highlight the different areas of the seal. Over the left breast area “Air Force
One” is embroidered directly on the jacket fabric in gold letters and is 4” in
length. The jacket is as new. With its extraordinary embroidery it was probably
designed specifically for the President. $450.00
109194.
(Presidential Artifact – Air Force
Jacket). A medium size flight jacket similar to that
shown in Item 193 above. It is navy blue, made in cotton (35%) and polyester
(65%) with a nylon liner (100%). A zipper extends the full length of the front.
Over the right breast area is the Presidential Seal measuring 3.125” in
diameter, appliquéd on the jacket. It is embroidered in full color. The jacket
is as new, probably designed specifically for a presidential guest on Air Force
One. $275.00
PRESIDENTIAL GROUP PHOTOGRAPHS
109196.
(Presidential photo – 4 Presidents and 6 First Ladies).
). An 8”x10” glossy color photograph of Presidents of the United States
and their wives. From left to right, Lady Bird Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn
Carter, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, William Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Gerald
R. Ford, Betty Ford, and Nancy Reagan. Probably taken in 1993 after the
inauguration of Clinton. Extra fine. $45.00
109197.
(Presidential Photos – William Clinton). Includes
one 8”x10” and three 8”x10” glossy color photos of William Clinton and one of
Robert Dole (unsuccessful vice presidential candidate). The Clinton photos
include the one shown below, one of him sitting on his
desk in the Oval Room of the White House, and one sitting in blue jeans wearing
a cowboy hat. The Dole photo is a fine close-up bust portrait. 4 fine pieces. $50.00
Presidential Signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement
109198.
(Presidential Photo - NAFTA). 8”x10” color photograph
of President William Clinton signing the North American Free Trade Agreement
document on December 14, 1993. The photograph is signed aby Vice President
Albert Gore, Ex-Presidents Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, and George H.W.
Bush. There are also images of others witnessing the signing that include,
in part, Senators George Mitchell and Robert Dole. Presidents Carter and Bush
have signed their names with silver felt tip pens; the others in black ink. A
very fine presentation and probably unique. $1200.00
109199.
(Presidential Photo). An 8”x10“ photograph taken in
the White House in 2000, signed in the lower margin by George H. W. Bush
and President William J. Clinton. Standing in front of a large portrait
of Abraham Lincoln in the East Room, from left to right, are Presidents George
H. W. Bush, William Clinton, Gerald R. Ford, and Jimmy Carter. Seated from left
to right are First Ladies Barbara Bush, Ladybird Johnson, Hillary R. Clinton,
Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter. This gathering was probably on the occasion of
the 200th Anniversary of the creation of the White House in the year
2000. Very fine condition. $750.00
109200.
(Presidential Photo). An 8”x10” color photograph of
Presidents Carter, George H.W. Bush, William Clinton, and Gerald Ford, taken in
1997 at the dedicate of the George H. W. Bush Library in College Station, Texas.
It is boldly signed by former Presidents, George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford.
Fine. $350.00
109201.
(Presidential Photo). An 8”x10” color photograph
of Presidents Ford, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, and Rosalynn Carter taken in October
1981 during Ronald Reagan’s presidency. It was a gathering in the White House in
anticipation of the funeral Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in Cairo in a
parade on October 6, 1981. Three of the presidents shown in this picture
attended the funeral, Presidents Ford, Carter, and Nixon.
Reagan did not attend. The three attendees each signed the photograph in the
darker background of the photo, but each is legible. Fine. Probably a unique
presentation. $650.00
109174.
(Nixon, Richard Milhous – 1973 Inauguration)
(1913-1994). 37th President of the United States (resigned).
Presented here is inaugural material from his second inauguration in 1973.
Includes: 1) Inauguration Ceremonies Program with original envelope.
2) “The Spirit of ‘76’ / 1973 Inaugural Guide.” 3) The Washington
Post / Inauguration ’73. Illustrated news story, folded. 4) Program
for 1973 Inaugural Ball. Fols and slight wear. 5 pieces. $25.00
109175.
(Nixon, Richard Milhous – 1973 Inauguration Day Covers + Miscellany).
Includes five 1973 stamped Inauguration Day Covers (three different types). PLUS
Nixon printed signature and message on a card expressing thanks for birthday
greetings with original stamped White House envelope. PLUS unused “UNITED
CITIZENS / NIXON-AGNEW envelope. PLUS cacheted first day cover of Richard Nixon
32¢ stamp and an unused color postcard of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. 10
pieces. All fine. $35.00
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109202.
Reagan, Ronald.
President of the United States (1981-89). TLS as governor of California, 1p,
11"x8½", Sacramento, 1970 Jan. 28. Very fine. He writes to a friend, Mrs. C.
Graham Baker in Redlands, California discussing smog.
“The
automobile now is the main source of smog. All new cars now must have engine
devices that reduce the amount they omit [sic], and before long, all older cars
will also be required to have such devices. Scientists and engineers are working
hard to solve the problem. Let’s not forget, also, that an important part of the
difficulty is the weather. For example, an inversion layer often holds polluted
air in the Los Angeles basin. While the chances of changing the weather are
remote, we are doing research in this area. Best of luck with Graham’s
biography. I‘m looking forward to a copy of it.” $625.00
109203.
Roosevelt, Edith. Kermit.
First Lady and wife of President Theodore Roosevelt. Free franked envelope
(front panel only), 4"x6", Oyster Bay, NY, 1920 Feb. 23. Very fine. It also
bears a holograph address. $70.00
109204.
Roosevelt, Edith. Kermit.
Free franked envelope, 3½”x6”, with holograph address. Fine it is addressed to
the Oyster Bay Trust Co. with cds “OYSTER BAY N.Y. SEP. 30 1934. $95.00
109205.
Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962). First
Lady and wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS,
1p, 7”x6”, Hyde Park, NY, 1948 June 27 Fine. She thanks Dr. Ralph Scobey, a
pediatrician, for pamphlets that she will forward to the National Foundation for
Infantile Paralysis. Plus original free franked (stamped) envelope. 2 pieces.
$225.00
109206.
(Roosevelt, Franklin D.) James Roosevelt. Son of
Franklin D. Roosevelt and his private secretary. During World War II he served
in the Marine Corps and was brevetted brigadier general. From 1955 to 1965 he
was MOC from California and later a Representative to the United Nations. TLS on
White House letterhead, 1p, 9”x6”, Washington, 1938 April 5. Fine. He responds
to an autograph request. $30.00
109208.
Roosevelt, Theodore
(1858-1919). 26th President of the United States
(1901-1909). TLS as President, 1p, 9”x7”, The White House, Washington,
DC, 1902 Dec. 26. Fine. Prominent central horizontal fold. S slightly light. He
writes to Hon. Thomas F. Grady, thanking him for a book and inviting him to the
White House. $850.00
109209.
Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr. (1887-1944). Son of President Theodore Roosevelt
and Assistant Secretary of the Navy, as his father had been and as did Franklin
D. Roosevelt. The son was a director for several corporations and also served in
the New York State legislature. He received many awards for service in World War
I including the DSC, DSM, Legion of Honor and Croix de Guerre. Killed in action
in Normandy. TLS, 1p, 8”x5 ½”, Garden City, NY, 1937 Jan. 5. Fine except for
paper clip stains at top. Plus original stamped envelope. Response to a letter
on the magazine Good Housekeeping. $95.00
105160.
Taft, William Howard
(1857-1930). 27th President of the United
States (1909-1913). TLS as President, 1p, 9”x7”, The White House,
Washington, DC, 1909 Oct. 25. Fine. He thanks Thomas F. Walsh, Chairman of
the Congressional Committee of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress for
his letter “with the copy of the recommendations to the national Congress
adopted at the last session of the Commercial Congress…” $550.00
105161.
Truman, Bess Wallace.
First Lady and wife of President Harry S. Truman. ALS on embossed letterhead,
1p, 8"x6", Independence, MO, [1970]. Fine. There is a small accession label
attached to the upper left corner. She writes to Judge Peter Paul Rao, a Federal
judge, "You were so good to send the lovely white stole and I know I shall
enjoy it...I hope you will have a splendid 1970 . . ." $140.00
President Harry S Truman – “…it is a most interesting experience, of course, to have been President by succession and President by election…”
105162.
Truman Harry S (1884-1972). TLS as President on
green White House stationery, 1p, 9”x7’, Washington, 1949 Jan. 7. Fine. Staple
hole in extreme upper left corner. He writes to his Attorney General, J. Howard
McGrath, two weeks before his inauguration as President in 1949. Following the
death of J. Howard McGrath, Seaport Autographs obtained over forty letters from
his estate written by Truman to McGrath. This one is of particular interest.
“Dear Howard,
I appreciated your telegram of yesterday very much and it is a most interesting experience, of course, to have been President by succession and President by election.
I don’t think I’ve ever sent you a personal message of appreciation for the contribution, which you made to that election. I think I did say to you how very much I appreciated the efforts which you put forth and how much I think they contributed to the final result.
I noticed in the paper the other evening that you are going to be Mayor of Washington. It is a thankless job but one that can give a lot of satisfaction if the man in charge takes an interest in the welfare of the Capital City and I am sure you will do that…” Plus a carbon copy of the McGrath’s letter in response to the President’s letter, “I shall always cherish you letter occasioned by my selection as ‘Mayor of Washington,’ in being designated as Chairman of the Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. I shall not forget that one of the major points in your Civil Rights message was concerned with the undemocratic manner in which the District Columbia operates...I devotedly offer myself in every way that I can so that you may be the one who achieves the medium of home rule for the District of Columbia…I am deeply indebted to you for your very kind remarks apropos my part in your recent election. The fact is that this victory would not have been possible without a great captain. It will be sufficient reward for me to be able to contemplate in the years to come that I was among those who loyally worked on your team…”
Plus an 8”x10” glossy photograph of Truman holding up the Chicago Tribune, headlining, DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN. 3 pieces. $3500.00
105163.
Tyler, John (1790-1862). 10th President of the United States
(1841-1845). ALS almost certainly as President, 1p, 8”x5”, n.p.,
[1841-1843] Jan. 30. Fine condition. He writes to “Mr. Spencer.” John C.
Spencer served as his Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of War. He writes,
“The paper is what it should be. Can you have all the documents ready to go
in the morning. I have made a single suggestion of amendment at the 4 page. If
you concur, that sheet can be recopied – if not just let it alone…”
$1700.00
Vice President Martin Van Buren praises the Irish
105164.
Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862), 8th
President of the United States (1837-1841); Vice President of U. S.
(1833-1837). MsLS as Vice President, 1p, 10”x8”, Washington, DC, 1835
March 16. Fine. He writes that he will be unable to attend, “the approaching
anniversary of he Patron Saint of Ireland [St. Patrick] on the 17th
inst…I shall ever feel the liveliest solicitude for the happiness & prosperity
to those, who, the undaunted friends of freedom everywhere, have on so many
occasions evinced the most inflexible & praiseworthy attachment to our country &
its institutions…” The letter is addressed to Peter Brady, John H. Shea, and
John Boyle. Boyle had been a MOC, Governor of Kentucky and at the time of this
writing, U. S. District Judge of Kentucky. A letter of fine Irish content.
$950.00
The Secretary of Agriculture cites a person for illegally wounding and killing an indigo bunting.
10476.
Wallace, Henry Agard (1888-1965). A diplomat and
statesman, Wallace was the 33rd Vice President of the United States
(1941-45) in the Roosevelt administration. He also served as Secretary of
Agriculture (1933-40) and Secretary of Commerce (1945-46). In 1948 he was an
unsuccessful presidential candidate on the Progressive Party. TLS, 1p, 10”x8”,
Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1939 June 1. Very good. Slight
age-toning, folds & small wrinkles and a minor marginal stain. It is an
authorization, “You are hereby authorized to possess and transport but not to
sell, a mounted specimen of indigo bunting [a small finch], it being
understood that you were implicated in the wounding and killing thereof…” It
is also signed by Israel Gabrielson, Chief, Bureau of Biological Survey,
and R. W. Williams, Assistant in Charge of Permits. A most unusual
extension of the duties of the Secretary of
Agriculture. $80.00
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