Adams, John (1735-1826). Lawyer, Patriot, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, First Vice President (1789-97) and Second President of the United States (1797-1801). ALS as President, [1] p, 8 x 8, Philadelphia, 1798 May 19. “To Rev.d Doctor Manasseth Cutler, Hamilton, Mass.” Brown ink on tan paper, laid down on pink scrapbook paper. Concerning the Inhabitants of the Town of Hamilton, Massachusetts. Expressing gratitude for "their zeal to convince the world, that we are not a divided people; their offer of their property and Lives, to support the hard-earned Liberty of their country...as honorable to their public Spirit, as their earnest prayers for me, are affecting to my feelings, and deserving of my Gratitude.”.

Adams, Samuel (1722-1803), Patriot, Signer of Declaration of Independence (1776), Lieutenant-Governor (1789-94) and Governor of Massachusetts (1794-97). Partly printed DS, 1 p, 12 x 14 ½. Boston, 1793 October, 1793. Signed “Sam Adams” as “Lieutenant-Governor and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” a commission appointing Ebenezer Shillaber to be Quartermaster of the Sixth Regiment, 1st Brigade, 2nd Division of the Massachusetts, Militia. Signed by John Avery Jr. as secretary. Slight fold lines, six brown tape marks around edges, a 1 1/2" tear on upper right, Massachusetts seal is intact.

(American Revolution). Massachusetts General Court.  BY ORDER OF THE…OF THE COLONY OF MASSACHUSETTS-BAY A PROCLAMATION.  [Watertown, MA: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1776.].  Broadside, 17 x 13 ½. Addressed “To the Town Clerk of Danvers [MA]”.  Folds. Split at lower edge center. A few small stains and foxing. Important Proclamation announcing the forming of New Government. Evans 14839.

Briggs, George N. (1796-1867). Lawyer, Politician, U.S, Representative (1831-43), Governor of Massachusetts (1844-51). ALS. 1 p, 25 x 20 cm. n.p., n.d. Addressed to “A. Harrington, Esq. Newburyport [MA]”. Very good. Tape marks at corners. A few minor stains. Concerning asking Harrington his legal opinion on a question of a fugitive from justice asked by the Governor of Maine.

Burritt, Elihu (1810-1879). Two ALsS, Blacksmith, Reformer, Abolitionist, Philanthropist and Author. Consul at Birmingham, England. ALS, 1 p, 20 x 13 cm. New Britain, Conn, 1857 July 6. To Fitch Poole Esq. Very good. Folds, minor tape marks at corners. Concerns Burritt’s request that Poole speak a good word for the total extinction of slavery. ALS, 1 p, 25 x 19 cm. Worcester, [MA], 1845 Feb. 7. Addressed to Fitch Poole Esq. Danvers Ma. Red post mark Worcester Ma Feb 5. Small yellow and black printed quote from Channing “The true principle for a nation as for an individual, is, to suffer wrong rather than to do it.” Very good. Folds and minor foxing. Concerning Poole's request for Mr. Burritt to lecture.

(Civil War).   “ATTENTION CITIZENS! The enemy is once again at our very doors, it behooves every man to come forward and assist in defending his home. For the purpose of organization, a Meeting will be held this evening, at 7 o’clock, at the New Court House. Let every man attend. Natchitoches [LA]: March 16^th, 1864”. Broadside, 19.7 x 24 cm. Printed on the verso of a sheet of wallpaper. Very good. A few small folds and chips to edges.

(Civil War).   “ALMANAC FOR THE YEAR 1864. Being Bissextile or Leap Year, the eighty-eighth of American Independence, and the third of the Confederate States.” Broadside, 25 x 40 cm. Natchitoches [LA]: [1863]. Very good. Two folds with a small split at lower center. Printed on the verso of a sheet of wallpaper. Parrish notes only (see Parrish 5140) an example in French with different type setting.

(Civil War).    “HEADQUARTERS ALLEN’S BRIGADE. SHREVE PORT, La., NOV.11^th 1863 GENERAL ORDER NO 1.” The officer’s and men of this Brigade will assemble at the following…of [crossed out in brown ink] places preparatory to being exchanged: viz-3^rd La. Lt Col. Com’g at Natchitoches. 17 Th La. Col. Richardson Com’g at Vienna. 31^st La. Col. Morrison Com’g at Vienna. Drew’s Battery, Capt Drew Com’g at Vienna.  26^th La. Lt. Col. Crow Com’g near Vienna. 28^th La Col. Thomas Com’g near Vienna.  27^th La. Will report to Adjt. Moore of 27^th at Camp instruction near Shreveport. Boone’s and Watson’s Batteries will assemble immediately at Alexandria, under the command of Capt. Faunteray. All exchanged prisoners from Fort Hudson, and all officers and men on furlough from 25^th La. Will report immediately for duty to the nearest of the above camps, unless otherwise ordered by Lt. Col E. Kirby Smith.  OFFICE POST COMMANDANT, Natchitoches, La., Nov.23^rd, 1863. GENERAL ORDER No. 8. In accordance with the above order, all officers and men will report to their respective Headquarters with out delay. All “passes” issued from this office are hereby revoked from date; and all person’s justly entitled to a “pass” will be furnished there-with an application The undersigned assures all parties interested, that from this date, any one found at this Post, not having proper authority to remain here, will be arrested by the Guard, and placed in arrest until released by special orders, from Dist. Headquarters. T.H. HUTTON, Capt. Comd’g. Post. A. Assenheimer. Adjt.  Broadside. 19.7 x 24 cm. Printed on a sheet of lightly blocked wallpaper with part of a newspaper in French on verso. Very good. Corrections to text in brown and red ink.

(Civil War).    Certification of the election of E.R. Story to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Southampton Home Guard Company C. Virginia Volunteers. Partially Printed Document of the Confederate War Department. 1 p, 15 x 19 cm. Richmond 1863 Sept. 4. Good. Folds with a few small holes. Stains at edges and center.

(Civil War).   NATCHITOCHES UNION. EXTRA. Natchitoches La., April 1^st 1864. 1 p. 15 ½ x 11 ½ inches. Very good. Announcing the occupation of Natchitoches by Union forces. Also contains the Ticket for President of Nathaniel P. Banks of Massachusetts and Hon. B.F. Wade of Ohio for Vice President. Editorial Saluting the Third Massachusetts Calvary for providing printers and the speed with which they were able to print this edition within two hours after the entrance of Union forces. The “former editor…had absconded with the Confederate forces”. News of Union Victories and destruction of Confederate property.

(Civil War).   NATCHITOCHES UNION. DAILY. Natchitoches La., April 2^nd 1864. 2 pp. 15 ½ x 11 ½ inches. Very good. Prints the Ticket for President of Abraham Lincoln of Illinois and Andrew Johnson of Tennessee for Vice President. Reference made to this being the second day of occupation by Union forces. Derogatory reference made to “ATTENTION CITIZENS!” (See Lot). Articles on: The provision market and Sutlers. The advance of Commodore Porter’s Iron Clads. An offer of Presidential pardon and protection to Whites from “Rebel Conscription” and deserters. Also several Poems.

(-), Another copy. Very good. Folds.

(Civil War).   Confederate Posted Orders, dated "H'D.Q'RS Cav Div. A. N. VA. July 29, 1863.” "General Orders No. 25.", n.p., 1863. 1 p. 7 ½ x 4 ½ inches. Good. Printed on blue lined notepaper, backed on white paper, folds, tears and light staining, fairly legible.

Ordering: “abolishing Company Q which has so long disgraced the Cavalry Service...The sick and disabled...will be sent...to the General Division Hospital in Hanover...care of horses...Provost Guards to remain with each Train...To protect against runaways, and to arrest them...Provost Guards assigned to each Brigade to protect against stragglers...Let the straggler be disgraced in the eyes of all honest and Patriotic men...By command of Major-General J.E.B. Stuart.” Parrish 1241.

(Civil War).   THE NEW-ORLEANS TIMES. New Orleans, Thursday Morning, December 3, 1863. Vol. I. No. 74. New Orleans, LA: 1863. 4 pp. Printed during the occupation by Union Forces. Military, Political and International news. Reports on markets and advertisements. Three large ads for local volunteers to serve in Union forces. Folds, wear at edges and splits. A few lines in ink.

(Civil War).   BY THE POST-MASTER GENERAL OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA. A PROCLAMATION. NEW POSTAGE ACTS. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND INSTRUCTIONS TO POST-MASTERS.   Post Office Department of the Confederate States of America, at Montgomery Alabama, the 13^th day of May, in the year 1861. John H. Reagan, Post-Master General. [Montgomery Alabama: 1861]. [4] pp., 13.5 x 8.25 inches.“Recd. May 21”-, in brown ink at top of p. [1]. Addressed to “Kirkwood Post Office- Confederate States of America” –on p. [4 blank]. Folded to form self-envelope. Some stains. Parrish 1755.

(Civil War).   CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA: Post Office Department, Montgomery, and May 20, 1861. Circular Letter No. 4. John H. Reagan, Post-Master General. [Montgomery Alabama: 1861], 10 x 8 inches. “Recd. May 30^th” in brown ink at upper right. Refers to the severing of ties with the United States Post Office. All local post-masters to take an inventory of equipment, stamps etc. and submit to the Chief of Finance of the Post Office. Some large stains. A few tears and folds at right edge. Parrish 1756.

(Civil War).    Fales,  Mrs. J.T.. Ladies Aid Society South Danvers Massachusetts. ALS, 3 pp. Washington 1862 Oct. 13, Addressed to Ladies Aid Society South Danvers Massachusetts.  Has been folded. Stain to lower right corner of recto. Concerning the work of the Society in tending to wounded soldiers.

(Civil War).   REQUISITION FOR FORAGE FOR PUBLIC HORSES, MULES, AND OXEN… No. 32 (Voucher to Abstract G.). Natchitoches [LA]: Natchitoches Union Print, 186?. Two forms on one page. 24 x 19 ½ inches. Very good. Trimmed at left edge with some small loss of type. Has been folded in half. Printed form to be filled out in manuscript (blank) for the Confederate States Army.

(Civil War).   Pass in manuscript. “Fort Jackson Jan 18^th /62. Please pass Privates Littlefield and Shove by guard to and from Mount Vernon between the hours of 7 A.M. 8 P.M.” Signed by “Seth S. Buxton  LeutnCo D 14^th” and “Wm Flneerre Col (not brigaded) Comd Forts Albany, Runyon and Jackson”.  On blue lined paper. Appears to be torn from another document. Col Wm. Flneerre signature and “Col (not brigaded) Comd Forts Albany, Runyon and Jackson” also some notations in pencil on verso. 6 ½ x 7 ¾ inches.

(Civil War) Clark, Henry T. (1808-1874). Farmer, North Carolina State Senate, Speaker of the Senate, Governor of North Carolina (1861-62), DS as Governor of North Carolina. 1 p, Raleigh, NC: 1862 January 10. Very good. Folds, a few light stains. Military Commission appointing “Andrew A. Hill” as a “First Lieutenant in the Seventh Infantry North Carolina Troops.” Also signed by P. Cowper as secretary. State seal of North Carolina. State Seal in blind.

(Civil War).   THE CAMP KETTLE. Vol. I. No. 2. Beaufort, S.S. Published by the 100^th Penn’a (Roundhead Reg’t), Col. Leasure Commanding. [4] pp, 8 x 5 inches. 1862 May 1. Very good. Some wear at edges and a few small minor stains. Account of the Battle of Wilmington Island including a list of the killed and wounded. List of promotions. Other camp news - serious and satirical.

(Civil War).   CHARLESTOWN COURIER. New series No 43. Vol. I. 4 pp, Charlestown, S.C. 1865 April 18. Very good. Some light stains. And “from William Forster Boston Mas”s in ink on upper right corner of page 1. Reports on the “Raising of the Old Flag by Maj. Anderson” over Fort Sumter. “Salutes By the Army and the Navy. An address by Henry Ward Beecher. A Crowd of Visitors from the North. A Grand Gala Day in Charlestown. A Magnificent Appearance of Vessels. A Reception by General Gilmore. The Staff officers of Gen. Hatch Give a Ball in the Evening.”  Ads.

(Civil War).   Collection of 15 Civil War dated letters including letters from Confederate soldiers describing the condition of the south – “Port Hudson, La. May 18, 1863…There is no longer room for hope or doubt…Old Ben…and all of his boys have goin (sic) Fed and the Longs too, Seaman and Estes have got back they say that they (including themselves with the Feds) will soon have undisputed possession of the South. Dan Wilson…of the Old Parkins was taken and shot by the Jay-hawkers…”; “At Home May 16, 1863…My Dear Uncle, I thought I would write to you and let you no (sic) how we were doing. We are so much of action so we don’t no (sic) what to do. The Yanks are pretty close to us, they are between Independence and Mr. Tuckins…”; other Confederate letters describing the taking of negroes by the Yankees; a letter dated “Richmond April 28, 1863…and doing very well at present but a little uneasy about the approaching summer being here in the Prison where there certainly will be a great deal of sickness…”; another letter dated “May 18, 1863…orders came to return to this place, by the way of Olive Branch, where the Enemy was trying to flank this place, we got in 1 1/2 miles of them and deployed [????], but they fell back.” It goes on to describe being shelled at night and “10 men killed by them…”; another letter from Helena dated July 11, 1866, describes “shooting Antelope, Deer, Elk and Buffalo…and…we also saw a great many different tribes of Indians; all of whom seemed peacibly (sic) disposed. Some of them presented a very comical appearance, with nothing on their person but a buffalo robe…but most of them were armed with bows & arrows. But very few of them had guns…Our trip from Fort Benton to Helena was through the Bloods and Blackfeet country who are on the warpath. But we did not see any of them, and to tell the truth I did not want to”; Also includes a discharge paper for “John F. Jones, a private in Fift Regiment of Mass dated Nov 16, 1864”; Also includes an “Official Souvenir Program of the 24^th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, Boston, 1890”.

Clay, Henry (1777-1852). Lawyer and Politician serving in both the Kentucky legislature (1803-06, 1808-09), U.S. House of Representatives, Secretary of State (1825-29), U.S. Senate (1831-42, 1849-52). ALS with Free Frank as U.S. Senator. Ashland, KY, 1842 July 16. 24.5 x 20 cm. Addressed to “Wm. D. Northend, Brunswick, Maine”, on letter sheet. Lexington, Kentucky postmark in red July 16 and Free Frank. Green sealing wax. Folds, minor tape marks and remains of pink paper from removal from collector’s album. Concerning Northland’s request for an autograph.

(Colonial Period).   THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE AND BOSTON NEWS-LETTER. Number 3309. Boston: Published by Richard Draper Printer to the Governor and Council and Samuel Davies, Thursday, March 5, 1767. 4 pp. Masthead has a metal cut of the British Royal Arms. American and British news. Shipping notices. Ads for the sale of various goods including one offering: “A likely Negro child of excellent breed, to be given away. Enquire of the Printers.” Insolvency notices. Institutional ink stamp in red.

Curtis, George W. (1824-1892). Editor of Harper's Weekly, Civil War lecturer. 4 ANsS. All are 1 p, 18 x 11.5 cm. “North Shore. 1862 Sept 14”. “North Shore. Richmond Co. N.Y. 1862 June. 3”. “Cambridge [MA] – 1862 Nov. 4”. “North Shore P.O. Staten Island [NY], 1862 Sept. 24”. All are to Fitch Poole. All are very good. All have mounting marks at the corners, and have been folded. All concern lectures that Mr. Curtis was to give in Danvers, MA.

 (Danvers, MA).   DANVERS FIRE-FLY. Vol I, No I, 4 [pp], Danvers, [MA], 1844 March 6. Good. Folded, foxing and a few stains. Temperance oriented publication whose motto is “Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow.” Contains a Notice to the Citizens of Danvers of a meeting to “adopt some measures for the suppression of Intemperance”. Jokes, aphorisms, etc. “Wm H. Little” written in ink above masthead.

[Dodge, Mary Abigail] (1833-1896). Editor, Essayist, Poet. Pen name “Gail Hamilton”. AMs, 2 pp, 25 x 20 cm. n.p., n.d. Very good. Holograph poem about Essex County, MA. “Brave yeoman of Essex! Your field is our land”. “By Gail Hamilton” in light pencil on verso.

[Election of 1888].   Four political tickets for the Presidential Election of 1888. Two Republican Tickets. Broadside, 28 x 8 cm. Dubuque Iowa. Very good. 1888 in pencil at top center on both. For President Benjamin Harrison of Indiana, for Vice President Levi P. Morton. For U. S. Representative. Third District. Dubuque county, Julien Township. Democratic Ticket. Broadside, 27.5 x 7.5 cm. Very good. 1888 in pencil at top right. For President Grover Cleveland, Vice President Alan G. Thurman, For U. S. Representative. Third District, R. R. Richards. Has been crossed out and D. B. Henderson the republican candidates name has been by ink stamp. The State Ticket candidates for Railroad Commissioners has a printed slip pasted over the giving of the names of the republican candidates. On the county ticket M.T. McNutly has been crossed and P. S. Webster the republican candidate for County Attorney. National Union Ticket. Broadside, 27.5 x 7.5 cm. Very good. 1888 in pencil at top right. A. J. Streeter of Illinois for President, Chas. E. Cunningham of Arkansas for Vice President. D. B. Henderson for U. S. Representative.

Emerson, R. [Ralph] W. [Waldo] (1803-1882). Essayist, Poet, Philosopher, Lecturer, Member of the transcendental movement. AsS, 4 pp, n.p., n.d Good. Ink has faded but is still legible. Poem "Each And All". Signed R. W. Emerson. Written on two sheets of lined notepaper.

Evans, George (1797-1867). Lawyer, Maine legislature (1825-28), U.S. Congressman (1829-41), U.S. Senator (1841-47). ALS, 1 p, 25 x 20 cm. Washington, D.C. 1844 June 3. Addressed to “W.D. Northend, Danvers, Massachusetts”. Very good. Folds, tape stains at corners. Concerns Evans’ declining an invitation to a function at the Danvers Clay club No 1. Included is a clipped Free Frank. 4 x 7.5 cm. Good. Laid down on a piece of album paper.

(Federal Period). PUBLICK CONCERT.  [Salem, MA: 1785].  Broadside, 7 ½ x 6 ¾. Inches. “At the Concert-hall, on Wednesday next, the 7^th Instant…a Concert of Instrumental Musick, with a Number of new Songs. Salem, April 2, 1784.”

 Felton, Zachariah.  Four Documents, concerning, Four ANsS, 1 p, 6.5 x 20 cm. Danvers [MA] 1777 Sept 23. To Zachariah Felton. Good. Black ink on graying tan paper, mounted on scrapbook paper and cut to size, fold crease, minor paper tear. Signed by Captain Jonathan Procter and Lieut Thomas Gardner. Concerning Felton’s being drafted into the Continental Army. However, “Twenty-four hours is allowed you to procure a man to stand in your steed or pay a fine of fifteen pounds”. Two AnsS, 1p, 10 x 16 cm. Danvers [MA] 1777 June 9 and Sept 23. To Zachariah Felton. Good. Both brown ink on tan paper, mounted on scrapbook paper, very minor rust spots. Receipts on same piece of paper, signed “Jonathan Procter Capt”, certifies that “Mr. Zachariah Felton” payed money to hire men for the war. Second receipt certifies that “Mr. Zachariah Felton” has paid a fine “for persons drafted and not serving to pay.” Both signed by Capt. Procter. Third receipt dated “Danvers Sept 23rd 1777”, 1 p, 4 x 10 cm. Fourth receipt dated Danvers [MA] 1773 March 13. To Zachariah Felton. Good. Brown ink on tan paper cut and mounted on scrapbook paper, rust stains and folding crease line in center. Concerning a receipt certifying that “Mr. Zech Felton” paid “half of the sum charged to the Estate of his dead father for gloves for the funeral”. Signed by William Poole.

Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874). New York House of Representatives (1829-31), U.S. House of Representatives (1833-43), U.S.Vice President (1848-50), 13th President of the U.S. upon the death of President Zachary Taylor (1850-53), ALS as U.S. Congressman.1 p, 25 x 20 cm. Washington City 1842 Aug. 27. Addressed to “W.D. Northend Esq.”. Very good. Laid down on a collector’s album page, left edge has been trimmed, several old collector’s notes in pencil. Concerning Northend’s request for his autograph.

Foster, Gideon (1749-1845). Distinguished military career from 2nd Lieutenant (1775) to Major General (1801). Last military action at Battle of Bunker Hill. Served several elected positions for the Town of Danvers (1791-1806). ALS, 1 p, 15 x 18 cm. To Capt. Fitch Poole Jr. Good. Brown ink on tan paper, mounted on scrapbook paper, cut to fit on page, minor rust stains. Concerning Gideon Foster being the last surviving Minuteman and combatant at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Contains list of Minutemen who volunteered on February 27, 1775 to fight the British. AMs 1 p. 13 x 16 cm. Danvers [MA] n.d, Good. Brown ink on tan paper, mounted on scrapbook paper, parts of letter missing, folding crease lines and rust stain. Concerns a document certifying that Gideon Foster commanded a company of Minutemen of the American Revolution on 19 April 1775, ALS, 1 p, 10 x 20 cm.1844 Sept.5. To “Capt. George Jacobs, Officers & Co.”, Good. Black ink on tan paper, cut and mounted on scrapbook paper, minor rust stains and ink, Concerning Foster’s thanking them for meeting with him – “one of the oldest officers now alive of the Revolution” (94 years old). AQ, 1 p. 8 x 17 cm. n.p. [Danvers, MA] n.d. [1826 October 26?].”The Danvers Light Infantry - Prompt in Duty, and tenacious of their Rights, a good earnest to their Country - Their fame will not be tarnished by passing through the Ordeal.” In pencil lower right, “General Gideon Foster Oct 19 1826”. Very good. Black ink on tan paper, cut and mounted on scrapbook paper, minor rust stain.

Four 17th c. Documents: Anderson, Nathaniel. ALS, 1p, 22 x 20 cm. London 1639 July 15. To Mr. Pruden.  Good. Laid down on album sheet. Folds, foxing, stains. Concerning the sale of some land and a fretful sea voyage. Two DsS, relating to John Southwick. 1 p, 16 x 21.5 cm, Salem, Massachusetts 1672 September 29. Good. Laid down on an album page. Folds, moderate foxing, stains. Concerns Southwick’s will (bottom half only). Signed with his mark. ANS, 1 p. 7 x 21 cm. n.p. September 15. Good.  Laid down on an album page. Folds, moderate foxing, stains. Concerns a receipt for payment to John Gyle, discharging a debt of John Southwick’s. DS, 1p, 24 x 19 cm. Concerning Southwicks declaration of intention to marry  “Ann Flint of Salem late wife of Thomas Flint”. Signed with his mark.

Four Signatures: Bowditch, Nathaniel (1773-1838). Actuary, author of “Practical Navigator”, 2.2 x 7.5 cm. John Pierpoint (1785-1866). Author, poet, antislavery advocate, 2 x 15.5 cm. Salmon Hale, Congressman, historian, 3 x 8 cm. Horace Mann (1796-1859). Educator. Secretary Massachusetts Board of Education (1837-48), President of Antioch College (1852-59), 3 x 10 cm. All very good. All laid down on pink scrapbook paper on an album page.

(French and Indian War). DS, 1 p, Crown Point [NY], 1760 November 1. Addressed to “Either of the Committee of War for the Colony of Rhode Island”. Fine. Has been folded. Concerning the payment of “Seventeen Shillings—New York Currency for Value” to Cornelius Calnon from Gideon Martin to be deducted from his “Wages first due me as a Soldier in Capt Browns-Company”. Signed with “The x Mark of Gideon Martin”.

Gilmer, Thomas W. (1802-1844). Lawyer and Statesman, Governor of Virginia (1840), U.S. House of Representatives (1841-44), Secretary of the Navy (1844). ALS as Congressman, [1] p, 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches. Washington, D.C., 1842 August 29. Addressed to “Mr. Northend”, Very good. Tape mounting marks at corners, folds. Concerning Northend’s request for Gilmer’s autograph. Gilmer was killed by the bursting of a gun on board the U.S.Steamer Princeton 10 days after being appointed Secretary of the Navy.

Gough, John B. (1817-1886). Temperance advocate. ALS, 1 p, 4 ½ x 7. Worcester [MA], 1862 Oct 17. Addressed to Fitch Poole. Very good. Mounting marks at corners, folds. Concerns a request that he be met at the train station in South Danvers and talks of a lecture to be held on Wednesday, October 21.

Hale, John P. (1806-1873). Lawyer, Politician, Lecturer, unsuccessful candidate for President of the United States on the Free Soil ticket in 1852, served in the U.S Representative (1843-45), unsuccessful candidate for President of the United States on the Free Soil ticket (1852), U.S. Senate (1847-53, 1855-65), chair of the Senate Republican Conference (1855-62). ALS, 1 p, 25 x 20 cm. Washington 1843 December 12. Addressed to “Mr. WD Northend, Salem, Mass.”, with Free Frank, Very good. Tape marks at corners, black ink on tan paper, red wax seal. Remnants of pink collectors album page at left edge verso. Collector’s note in pencil. Concerns Hale’s response to Northend’s request for an autograph.

                              Hancock, John (1737-1793). Merchant, Patriot, Politician, Provincial Legislature (1766- 72), Provincial Congress President (1774), Member of the Continental Congress (1775-80, 1785-86), President of the Continental Congress (1775-77), Governor of Massachusetts (1780-85, 1787-93). Partially printed DS as President Pro tem of the Continental Congress. [Philadelphia, 1776], 1 p., 20.25 x 34 cm. Boston, 1776 November 19. Good. Tape stains and folds. Concerning the appointment of Ebenezer Francis Esq. to “Colonel of a Battalion (to be raised in the state of Massachusetts Bay)…By Order of the Congress, John Hancock President.” Also signed by Charles Thomson as secretary.

   Hilbourne, C.S. Poet. MY OWN NEW ENGLAND HOME. Broadside, 20 x 18 cm. n.p., n.d. Fine. Poem. Six stanzas of eight lines each in two columns. Has a patriotic and anti slavery theme. LINES ADDRESSED TO MY MOTHER IN HEAVEN. Broadside, 20 x 18 cm. n.p., n.d. Fine. Poem. Six stanzas of eight lines in two columns. Sentimental theme.

   Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841). Delegate for the Northwest Territory (1799-1800), Major General (1812-14), U.S. House of Representatives (1814–19), U.S. Senator from Ohio (1825-28), 9th President of the United States (1841). Clipped Signature, “W.H. Harrison.” Very good. Has been removed from collector’s album. Laid down on a piece of album page.

 (-). FUNERAL SERVICES IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DEATH OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ON MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1841---AT MECHANICS HALL, SALEM. Broadside, Salem, Mass: Salem Observer Press, 1841. 14 ¼ x 8 ½. Religious Exercises by Rev. Charles Mason, Dirge by Edwin Jocelyn. Eulogy by Hon. Leverett Saltonstall. Dirge by Rev. Dr. Flint. Musical Exercises under the direction of Wm. Kimball. Good. Remains of an album page at edge. A few chips and glue residue. Has been folded. Bottom quarter detached at fold. Moderate browning.

(-) Two Silk Campaign Ribbons. The New England Convention Bunker Hill. Portrait of Harrison surrounded by the arms of the New England States. Above is an Eagle and “Ft. Mead, Thames, Tippecanoe”. “September 10^th 1840” at bottom. 17 x 7.5 cm. Very good. Light soiling and minor fraying at top and bottom edges. Moderate glue stain at top edge of verso. Harrison and Our Countrys Welfare. Portrait of Harrison with small cut signature below. “A frequent change of Rulers Is the Soul of Republicanism (MAJ: C very lightly printed to left of change)”. Log cabin with bearskin on wall, cannon and barrel. Flag on pole surmounted with liberty cap. n.d. [1840?]. 19 x 7 cm. Good. Some loss of silk. Ha in Harrison missing from top. Loss at bottom not affecting text. Small holes and splits.

Hawthorne, John (1641-1717).  Judge of the Salem Witch Craft Trials DS, 1p, Salem [MA] 1685 December 21. Good, Tape marks to lower left and right edges. Folds, moderate foxing, stains and a few splits. Concerning a deed of gift signed by Lt. Anthony Needham with his seal in red wax acknowledging before John Hawthorne that Witnessed by Daniel Southwick.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Partially printed and engraved (Philadelphia; engraved J. Hufy) DS, 1 p, 24 x 19 cm. Portland, Maine 1845 January 1. To William Adie. Good. Folds, moderate browning and offsetting. Certificate of membership in the Maine lodge No 1 for one year. Signed by H. Williams and Fred W. Nichols.

Irving, Washington (1783-1859). Author, columnist, well known for short stories “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle”, served as the American Ambassador to both Britain and Spain. ALS, 2 p. 20.5 x 16.5. Sunnyside [NY] 1856 Oct. 18. Addressed to Fitch Poole Esq. Very good. Folds and remnants of old cellophane tape. Concerning that Irving will be unable to attend “the public reception and dinner given by the citizens of the Old Town of Danvers”.

Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826). Lawyer, Educator, Scientist, Farmer, Revolutionary leader, Signer and principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), Minister to France (1785-89), Secretary of State (1789-93), Vice President (1796-1800), 3^rd President of the U.S. (1800-08), purchased Louisiana from the French (1803). LS as Secretary of State, 1 p, 9 x 7 ½ inches. Philadelphia 1792, March 1. Addressed “To His Excellency the Governor of the State of New Hampshire”. Very good. Brown ink on tan paper, folds, minor paper loss at lower corners and to fold at bottom of page. Concerning the transmitting of acts pertaining to the fisheries of the United States, and establishing the U.S. post offices and post roads. “The Ratification by three fourths of the several States, of certain articles in addition to an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States proposed by Congress to the said legislatures and of being with the sentiments of the most perfect respect.”

 [-] Clipped Signature. Jefferson, Thomas. 2.5 x 9.5 cm. Good. Remnants of writing on verso. Some foxing and moderate browning, small hole between the T and H.

Letcher, John. Partially printed DS signed as Governor of Virginia, 1 p, 25 x 20 cm.Richmond, VA 1860 May 31.Very good. Folds, light foxing and stains. Official Seal has some damage. Concerns the appointment of William Delaney “a Visitor of the Virginia Military Institute, for one year…” Signed twice by Letcher both as witness and Governor.Also signed by George W. Mumford as Secretary of the Commonwealth

Staff and Field Officer's Sword, U.S. Model 1850, manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Mass. marked at top of the blade and on the back of the scabbard. The sword has a single-edged slightly curved blade measuring 33" long. It is engraved with what appears to be banners and eagle, however, needs cleaning and professional restoration as it is discolored and rusted. The hilt is openwork brass with foliate designs and with "US" in the center. It still retains some of original gilt. Grip is sharkskin with twisted wire wrap. Brass pommel is cast with decorative foliate elements as well. Scabbard is blackened steel with brass mountings. The sword belonged to Don Albert Pardee who enlisted in the 42d Reg. O.V.I.: drilled regiment in camp Chase, commissioned as major, was with regiment three years, discharged 1864, breveted Brigade General. After war, settled in New Orleans, Louisiana. And a 19ct. gentleman's cane, gold top with leaf and flower decoration. Signed on the top " Don A. Pardee, from S.F. Ferguson, 1888-1893," Ebonized shaft, brass tip at bottom, tapered 36"L. And a bound volume, green cloth, "Pardee Genealogy " written by Aaron Pardee, 1896 in Wadsworth, O.,69 pp.

(Lincoln). THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS BY HIS EXCELENCY ALVAN FULLER A PROCLAMATION…LINCOLN DAY… Broadside, 35 x 23 cm. Boston [MA] 1923 February 1. Very good. Two tears 5 and 1 cm at right bottom edge. Proclamation proclaiming February 12 as Lincoln Day.

Mead, Rev. AMs, 2 pp, 30 x 19 cm. n.p., n.d. [ca. last half of the 18^th century]. Very good. Folds, light stains, some minor loss at edges. Sermon The Rev. Mr. Meads Answer to his Call.

Massachusetts Governors. Clipped Signatures. John Brooks (1817-1823). John Davis (1787-1853), U.S. Representative (1825-34), governor (1834, 1835, 1841-43), U.S. Senator (1835-41, 1845-53). with state seal. Thomas Dudley – 1649. Lavi Lincoln Sr. (1749-1820), Minuteman, Lawyer, Politician, Delegate to Continental Congress (1781), U.S. Representative (1801), U.S. attorney general (1801-04), acting secretary of state for two months (1801), lieutenant governor (1807-08), governor (1808-09). Leveret Saltonstall. various sizes. All very good. Laid down on two large pieces of album pages.

(Rhode Island). PALATINE LIGHT. [Block Island]. Willy, Aaron C. Copy of an ALS in manuscript. 8pp, 26 x 19.5 cm. Block Island [RI], 1811 December 10. [ca.1860]. Addressed to Hon. S.L. Mitchell. Very good. Folds, light browning at right edges, old glassine reinforcement to left edge. A copy on ca.1860 paper. Concerning the story of the 18^th century ghost ship Palatine related by Dr. Aaron Willy, a native of Block Island. Included is “The Traditions of Block Island” a brief synopsis of its history. Possibly in the hand of S. T. Livermore (HISTORY OF BLOCK ISLAND… Hartford: 1877.). Livermore published this letter in his History [pp 123-26].

Parker, Theodore. (1810-1860). Unitarian Minister, Author, Abolitionist. ALS, 1 p, West Roxbury [MA], [18] 43 February 14. Addressed to Fitch Poole, Esq. Very good. Folds. Laid down on an Album page. Concerning accepting an invitation to lecture in Danvers [MA].

Parsons, Theophilus (1750-1813). Lawyer, Teacher, Politician, One of the Committee of Twenty-Six that drafted the State Constitution of Massachusetts (1779-80), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts (1806-13). Als. 1 p, 20 x 15.5 cm. Newburyport [MA], 1788 April 7. Addressed to Mrs. Felton. Very good. Folds minor, tape marks. Concerning Mrs. Felton’s husband's will. ANS, 1 p, 19.5 x 15. Newburyport, 1790 Jan. 11. Addressed to Isaac Osgood Esq. Very good. Folds, tape marks. Concerning the sending of documents related to law cases.

THE PEABODY FESTIVAL. Six items. Three printed silk ribbons. Peabody Reception October 9^th 1856. One in green silk with scalloped edges on right and left. “Committee of Arrangements”. 7 x 20 cm. Two in white silk “Education-a debt due from present to future generations.” 20 x 7.5 cm. All are very good. Three printed menus: “Willis Rooms Friday July 4, 1851, Concert-Ball- and Supper. Given by Mr. Peabody, to The American Minister and Mrs. Lawrence.” 1 p, 21 x 13.5 cm. Embossed American eagle in gold at top center. Scalloped edges. Sixth Annual Social Festival in Honor of the Birthday of George Peabody, Esq., of London. Given at W. Simonds' Hotel, South Danvers [MA]. Feb 18, 1862. 2 pp, 20 x 12.5 cm. Ornately printed in gold and blue. Thirteenth Annual Social Festival in Honor of the Birthday of George Peabody, Esq., of London. Given at W. Simonds' Hotel, Peabody, Feb. 18, 1869.2 pp, 21x 13 cm. All are very good.

Pickering, Timothy. (1745-1829). Lawyer, Politician, Revolutionary War Army officer, Postmaster General (1791-94), Secretary of War (1794-95), Secretary of State (1795-1800), U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1802-11), Congressman (1813-17). ALS as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts. 1 p, 7 1/8 x 8 1/8 inches. Washington, [D.C.], 1810 Dec. 6 (Senate Chamber). Addressed to “Dr.Cutler”. Good. Appears incomplete having a portion cut out and missing. Mounted on pink scrapbook paper laid down an album page. Free frank on pink paper laid down on verso of album page cut from letter sheet. Fold creases, shows signs of having been cut trimmed at left edge. Concerning news Pickering’s meeting Dr. Cutler’s son Ephraim from Ohio and his neighbor. Bringing with them “a drove of fat hogs (about 250) which they had killed at Baltimore, at seven cents a pound”. Reference to General Putnam and the President’s Message of which a printed copy is to be sent to Dr. Cutler.

Port Clearance Paper. Partially printed DS, 1 p, 21 x 32 cm. New York [NY] Fortieth year of Independence [1816] May 10. Issued to the “Ship Onis (of Marblehead, Mass), S B Prentiss, Master”. Sailing to “a Port in North Europe with Eleven Persons”. Signed by two Customs officials, D. Fellows and David Lyon with their seals. Good. Folded, foxing and splits. Has glue residue at right and left corners. Removed from a collector’s album.

Quincy, Josiah (1772-1864). Lawyer, Politician, Educator, President of Harvard (1829-45), Massachusetts State Senator (1804-1805, 1813-20), U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts (1805-13), State Representative (1821,1822), Judge of the Boston Municipal Court (1822), Mayor of Boston (1823-28). ALS, 1 p, 13 x 20 cm. Cambridge 1844 July 27. Addressed to “William D. Northend Esq, Salem Mass”. Very good. Folded, mounting marks in two corners, red sealing wax was used, minor hole in paper from the sealing wax. Concerning a request that was made by Northend for information on Dummer Academy.

Remington, Eliphalet (1793-1861). American gunsmith and manufacturer. Partly printed check, 6.5 x 19.25 cm. “Ilion, [New York] 1854 Jan. 10”. Fine. Payable to “L. Holmes”, “Thirty One Dollars”, signed “E. Remington”.

Remington, Samuel. American gunsmith and manufacturer, 2nd son of Eliphalet, joined company in 1845, partly printed check signed. 6.5 x 19.25 cm. “Ilion [NY], 1854 Sept 25”. Fine. Pay to “H. West”, “Ten and 34/100 Dollars”, signed “S. Remington”, Vignette of a blacksmith on left.

Royal Arch Masons. Partly printed and engraved.  DS signed by J. Webb Secretary. 1 p, 25 x 20 cm. “Salem [MA] 1858 June 14”. Addressed to “Levi Preston Jr. Danvers [MA]”. Very good. Folds, some discoloration at folds. Request to attend a meeting of the Washington Chapter of Royal Arch Masons.

Seward, William H. (1801-1872). Lawyer and Politician, U.S. Senate (1830-34), Governor of New York (1838-42), law practice (1843-49), U.S. Senator, (1849-61), Secretary of State (1861-69), arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (1867). ALS as governor of New York. 1 p, Albany, [NY], 1839 October 25. Addressed to “Adna H. Southwick”. Folded, has tape marks, top edge tattered and small hole at right to center fold. Good. Concerns a letter of introduction for Southwick’s pending visit to [Republic of] Texas.

Shillaber, Benjamin Penhallow (1814-1890). Humorist, Newspaperman and Poet. ALS signed “BPS”. n.p., 1859, Sept. 6. Addressed to “Fitch Poole”, Very good. Tape marks and folds. Concerning literary matters.

Sigourney, Lydia Howard Huntley (1791-1865). MsS, 6 pp, 25 x 20 cm. Hartford [CT] 1859 February 24. Article written for a periodical titled “Norwich” with a poem of three stanzas of eight lines. Note to editor asking for the proofs. Very good. Tape marks at right corners of last sheet.

Sparks, Jared (1789-1866), Educator, Historian, Editor, Unitarian Minister, President of Harvard (1849-53). ALS as President of Harvard, 1 p, 9 7/8 x 8 7/8 inches. “Cambridge, [MA], 1852 June 3”. Addressed to the Danvers Centennial Committee Fitch Poole et al. Very good. Small tape marks to corners, minor fold lines. Concerning Sparks’ declining an invitation to attend the Danvers Centennial Celebration.

Spencer, John Canfield (1788-1855). Lawyer, Politician, U.S. Representative from New York (1817-19), Secretary of War (1841-43), Secretary of the Treasury (1843-44). Free Frank. 9.5 x 17 cm. Addressed to George Ames, Gardner Maine. Very good. Clipped from letter sheet. Spencer resigned from John Tyler’s cabinet rather than agree to the annexation of Texas.

Sumner, Charles (1811-1874). Statesman, Abolitionist, founder of Republican Party, Organized the Free Soil Party, U.S. Senator (1851-74). ALS, 1 p. Boston, [MA], 1846 March 3. Addressed to Fitch Poole. Good. Upper right corner missing with minor effect to date. Concerning his visit with Poole and apologizing for his fast walking not considering Poole’s being “lame”. With a ANS as U.S. Senator, 1 p. [Washington, D. C.] Senate Chamber, 1874 Jan 21. Addressed to the Senate. Very Good. Folded. Concerning his writing to a “Mr. Nicoles” in reference to a publication.

(-). A PARODY. Broadside. 20 x 11 cm. Lowell [MA] n.d. [ca 1840]. Good. Two glue stains on verso. Hole at bottom middle with minor loss to last two lines of final stanza due to removal from collector’s album. Poem in seven stanzas of four lines each from “The Pledge, a Temperance Paper”. Refers to Deacon Giles distillery in Salem.

(-), A SQUINT AT WEST GREENWICH. Broadside. 1 p, 22 x 15 cm. n.p., n.d. [ca 1840]. Poem of 33 stanzas 4 lines each. Good. Folds, moderate foxing. Attacks the intemperate in West Greenwich, RI. Mentions local landmarks and names of the Tavern Keepers in initials.

Trumbull, Jonathan (1710-1785). Served over 50 years in public life, 22 terms in the Connecticut Assembly, Governor of Connecticut (1769-83). Partly Printed DS as Colonial Governor of Connecticut. 1 p., 5 1/8 x 7 ¾ inches. Hebron, [CT], 1758 May 10. Concerning the enlistment of Asahel Webster who has voluntarily “inlisted myself a soldier to serve his Majesty King George...”[French and Indian War]. Shows minor mounting marks on four corners, folding crease mark, some ink has bled through.

Two ANsS.  Embury, Emma (1806-63). Poet, Essayist Short storywriter. ANS, 1 p, 5 x 4 inches. n.p, n.d. To Miss Hooper. Folded, tape marks at corners, Concerning literary matters. Lucy Hooper (1816-51). Poet. ANS, 1 p, 5 x 4 inches. Brooklyn, [NY], 1835 March 28. To Mr. Ames. Folded, tape marks to four corners. Concerning literary matters.

Two Signatures. Amos Kendall (1789-1869), Postmaster General under President Jackson (1835-37). Clipped Signature, 3 x 10 cm. Very good. Laid down on pink scrapbook paper; and Richard M. Johnson (1780-1850), Lawyer, Officer in the War of 1812, U.S. Representative (1807-19, 1829-37), U.S. Senate (1819-29), Vice President of U.S. under President Martin Van Buren (1837-41), Clipped Free Frank Signed. Very good. Laid down on pink scrapbook paper. Johnson is reportedly the officer in the War of 1812 who killed the Indian chief, Tecumseh, in the Battle of the Thames, Kentucky.

Upham, Charles (1802-1875). Unitarian clergyman, Author. Part of an ANS, 1 p, 8 x 6 cm. n.p., n.d. [ca. 1865]. Very good. Laid down on a piece of album page. Part of an ANS clipped for signature. Signed Charles W. Upham. Author of SALEM WITCH CRAFT, 1867. He is said to be the model for Judge Pyncheon in Hawthorne’s House of the Seven Gables.

(Virginia).   THEATRE ON FIRE. AWFUL CALAMITY!   [Boston: 1812?] Broadside. 24.5 x 20 cm. Cut of Theatre on fire. Morning border in thick black rules. Poem in 14 stanzas. Good. Removed from collector’s album with most of page adhering to verso. Foxing and a few small stains. Refers to a fire that destroyed a theatre in Richmond on December 27 [1812?]. Resulting in the death of 160 persons including Governor Smith. Lurid details of panic, trampling etc. Shaw and Shoemaker 21447.

Warren, Joseph (1741-1775). Physician, Patriot, Revolutionary War Major General, killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Partially printed DS as President Pro Tem for The Congress of the Colony of the Massachusetts Bay. [Watertown, Massachusetts], 1775, May 19. 1 p, 19 x 32 cm. Very good. Six small tape marks around edges, 1/2-inch tear and small hole at fold line. Concerning a commission for Gideon Foster ‘to be Captain of the First Company of the Regiment of Foot”, ‘raised by the Congress aforesaid, for the Defense of said Colony” of the Massachusetts Bay. Written on verso “Middlesex 1^st June 1775 Then Captain Gideon Forster with in named appeared and Repeated the Oath by Congress to be taken by the Officers of the Massachusetts Army Before us Jona Hastings Jonas Dix Justices of the Peace.” Also signed by Samuel Freeman as Secretary Pro Tem. This document was executed one month after sending Paul Revere and William Dawes to Concord, and one month before being shot and killed at Bunker Hill.

Washington, George (1732-1799). Soldier, Farmer, Commander of the Continental Army (1775-84), First President of the United States (1789-97) Clipped Signature. n.p, n.d. Laid down on pink paper, removed from scrapbook. Good. Moderate foxing.

Wood, Leonard Jr., President of Bowdoin College, ALS, 1 p, Brunswick [ME], 1845 Nov.16. Addressed to Wm D. Northend, Esq. Very good. Tape marks at corners. Minor loss to letter sheet due to opening. Concerning Wood’s regrets that he must decline an invitation to lecture at the Danvers Academy.

 [-]  Clipped signature as President of Bowdoin College. 2 x 9 cm Very good.

Woodbury, Levi (1789-1851). Lawyer, Judge, Governor of New Hampshire (1823-24), Speaker of the State House of Representatives (1825), U.S. Senator (1825-31, 1841-45), Secretary of the Navy (1831-34), Secretary of the Treasury (1834-41), Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1846-51). ALS, 1 p, Washington.1841 July 11. Very good. Small pieces of old cellophane tape at corners. Some small bites of pink album paper adhering to verso. Concerning a response to an autograph seeker.

[-]  Signed Free Frank, as Governor of New Hampshire. 5 x 6 cm. Very good. Laid down on fragment of album page.

Winthrop, Robert Charles (1809-1894), Massachusetts House of Representatives (1835-51). ALS, 3 pp, 10 x 8, Boston 1852 June 12. Addressed to “Hon. R.S. Daniels, Dr. Andrew Nichols, Rev. _ P. Brennan, Hon. I.W. Proctor, and F. Poole, Esq”. Folded, minor tape marks and a small ink stain to page at right to page 3 with some minor effect to signature. Concerning his declining an invitation to the town of Danvers Centennial Celebration. 

[---]   Clipped Signature. 4 x 8.5 cm. Very good. Laid on piece of album page.

Wise, Henry A. [Alexander] (1806-1876). Lawyer, Politician, Soldier, Advocate for Slavery, U.S. House of Representatives (1833-44) from Tennessee by the Jackson Party, in favor of slavery, appointed Minister to Brazil (1844-47), Governor of Virginia (1855-60), Brigadier General in the Confederate Army (1861-65). ALS with Franking, 1 p, 10 x 8, Philadelphia, 1841 Oct. 13. Addressed to Wm D. Northend, Esq. Free Frank Minor tape marks along one side, letter is folded for the autograph. Concerning response to Northend’s request for an autograph. During his term as Governor, John Brown’s failed raid on Harper's Ferry occurred. Followed by his conviction and execution for Treason against the State of Virginia.

Choate, Rufus (1799-1859). U.S. representative (1831-34), U.S. Senator (1841-45) from Massachusetts. 2 ALS, 1 p. Very good. Folds, some stains. Addressed to The Manager of the Danvers [MA] Lyceum, concerning his thanks for a present, 25.2 x 20.2 cm; and 1 p, n.p., 1859 January 4, concerning literary matters, 20.3 x 12.9 cm. Also includes a clipped signature, laid down, 2.3 x 7 cm.

(Civil War). Partially printed DS, 1 p, 24.5 x 35 cm. Washington, D.C. 1863 September. Very good. Folds, moderate browning. Appointing Arthur F. Poole Hospital Steward with the rank of Sergeant of Ordinance. Signed by A.W. Wallace general and chief and E. D. Townsend as assistant adjutant general.

Civil War). Partially printed DS, 1 p, 28 x 21.5 cm. Lakeville [MA] 1863 August 28. Very good. Folds, modest browning. Discharge of George A. Graves from Army service.

(Colonial Period). Armitage, Joseph. DS, 1 p, 25.5 x 19.5 cm. Lin [Lynn, MA] 1654 April 19. Very good. Folds with splits causing minor loss, stains. Land transfer signed by Armitage with his seal in wax. Witnessed by Thomas Marshall and William Cowdrey.

Curtis, Charles (1860-1936). U.S. Representative from Kansas (1892-1903), U.S. Senator from Kansas (1907-12, 1914-28), Vice President of the United States (1929-33). First Native American to be elected Vice President. Partially printed DS as Vice President of the United States, 1 p, Washington, D.C. 193_. Very good. Removed from collector’s album with some of the album page still adhering to verso. Pass to Reserves Gallery of the United States Senate Chamber. Signed by Curtis with rest left blank. First Native American to be elected Vice President. Curtis’ mother was a full-blooded Kansa.

Grimke, Thomas S. (1786-1834). Lawyer, Author. ALS, 2 pp, 25 x 20 cm. Charlestown [SC] 1831. Addressed to A. F. Thayer, Esq. Boston [MA]. Very good. Folds, tape marks to right corners. Concerning Grimke’s appointment as Vice President of the American Institute of Instruction.

Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804-1864). Author. ALS, 2 pp, 12.5 x 20.5 cm. Liverpool [England] 1856 July 17. Very good. Tape marks and a few small stains. Addressed to Howard [?]. Concerning financial matters.

Holten, Samuel (1738-1816). Physician, Patriot. Delegate Essex County [MA] Convention (1774), Massachusetts Provincial Congress (1774-75), Committee of Safety (July, 1776), Delegate to form the Articles of Confederation (1777), Delegate to the Continental Congress (1778-83), U.S. Congress (1793-95) Massachusetts State Constitutional Convention (1789). ALS, 1 p, 19.5 x 17 cm. Danvers [MA] 1773 August 7. To Robert Shillaber. Concerning Shillaber’s appointment as a Constable. Also includes a DS, 1 p, 5 x 19.5 cm. Danvers [MA] 1788. Very good. Folds, tape marks at corners. Concerning a receipt for the payment of a debt.

(Queen Anne’s War). Dudley, Joseph (1647-1720). Chief Council of New York (1690-92), Member of Parliament (1701), Governor of Massachusetts (1702-15). DS as Colonial Governor of Massachusetts, 1 p, 31.5 x 21.5 cm. Boston [MA] 1710 July 29. Good. Folds, splits, some very minor loss. Has been backed with later paper [19^th century]. A Proclamation Ordering an Expedition to Reduce Port Royal Nova Scotia. Appoints Francis Nicholson General and Commander in chief. Calls for the raising of troops, supplies, etc.

Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811-1896). Author, Abolitionist, ALS, 1 p, 9.5 x 9.5 cm, n.p., n.d. Very good. Laid down on a piece of a collector’s album page. Concerning religious thought.

Thatcher, Benjamin. Early Autograph Collector. Clipped from a DS. Brunswick [ME] 1825 July 4. Very good. Laid down on piece of collector’s album page, 9.5 x 12 cm.

Webster, Daniel (1782-1852). Lawyer, Politician, U.S. Representative for New Hampshire (1813-17) and for Massachusetts (1823-27), U.S. Senate (1827-41, 1845-50), Secretary of State (1841-43). ALS, 1 p, 25 x 20.4 cm. Washington [D.C.] 1841 July 12. To W.D. Northend. Very good. Folds, laid down on a collector’s album page. Concerning Northend’s request for an autograph. Along with a clipped signature, laid down, staining and crease, good, 4 x 6.7 cm.

Wheelock, Eleazar. ALS, 2 pp, 14 x 20 cm. Dartmouth College [Hanover, NH]. Very good. Folds, tape marks, and a few small stains. To Dr. Benjamin Pomeroy of Habson [CT]. Concerning Pomeroy’s receiving a Doctorate of Divinity, Dartmouth College, July 11, 1775.

Revolutionary War Note, dated 12 Nov 1781, 4 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches, “Yorktown, 12 Nov 1781…Sirs, Congo Fato begs leave to return home to attend to his sick wife. He has served his station with alacrity against the enemy and attended the surrender – John Ball, Lieut 2^nd Compy, Zebulon Butler, Col.”.

Centennial Autograph Album, tooled leather and gilded, “1776-1876”, 5 1/2 x 8 inches, with many signatures (approximately 65) of U.S. Senators of 1876, also including William W. Belknap, Secretary of War (impeached); George W. Robeson, Secretary of Navy; Senators: Sam Bell Maxey, Texas; John Sherman, Ohio; George Spencer, Alabama; John Brown Gordon, Georgia; David M. Key, Tennessee.

Bound leather music related autograph book, 4 x 7 inches, of Mary L. Nichols (a music teacher in Greenfield, Mass.), of signatures gathered in the 1^st quarter of the 19^th c., approximately 70 autographs including Sergei Radmaninoff, Ezio Penza, Countess Alexander Tolstoy (ALS), Mischa Mishakoff, Lawrence Tibbett, Maria Jeritza, et al.

Book, Stars of the Radio, Broadcast Weekly Publishing Co., San Francisco, 1932; photographic portraits of Radio Personalities, over 100 signatures which include Bing Crosby, Lee Roberts (composer of the song “Smile”), Al Jolson, Ted Fio Rio, Walter Winchel, et al.

Sitting Bull, autograph signature in pencil, on a rectangular tan colored card, 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches.

The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, photograph card of the Wright Brothers with Orville sitting on a high wheel bicycle and Wilbur standing beside him steadying the bicycle. Both signatures are on the back of the card in black ink, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches.

MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT: A PETITION OF SAMUEL GARDNER AND OTHERS ASKING THAT THE SALE OF LAND AT PLYMOUTH COUNTY, BARNSTABLE COUNTY, DUKE’S COUNTY AND NANTUCKET TO THEM BY THE INDIAN PROPRIETORS BE CONFIRMED AND RESIDE IN ANSWER THERETO. Boston, June 2, 1703. Holograph document on paper, folded to make four pages. Laid in half morocco solander case, which is in fine condition. Signed by Isaac Addington, Chief Justice; James Converse, Speaker of the House; Samuel Gardner; John Walley, Justice Superior Court; John Otis, Justice Inferior Court; William Gayer, Justice of the Peace; John Thacher, Justice Inferior Court. Folio. Near fine. Original manuscript document on Plymouth Indians (Wampanoags) land claims. The Indians names and the names of the lands for which they are suing are all listed here. A copy of the report at the hearing ordered by the judge in this document resides in The Massachusetts State Archives. It is “Indian Aug. 27, 1703. A copy of a report of the committee appointed to hear the Indians’ claims to land on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, etc.” Vol. 113, pp 437-440. Also residing in the MA State Archives is a document as follows: “Indian Jun. 25, 1701. A bill to prevent and make void clandestine and illegal purchases of land from the Indians”. Vol. 30, p 474. This is the law that made possible all of the land claims by Indians in Massachusetts to reclaim their lands from the English settlers. Another document at MA Archives suggests that at least some of these claims were not yet resolved by June 1705: Indian June 12, 1705. “An order for a hearing of the Indians as to their claims to land on Martha Vineyard, Nantucket, etc.” Vol. 30, p 505. The present document involves all of these land claims. Much more information is available on request, including the identities of all signers and appointed committee members as well as the Indian sachems involved. This document has remained in the family of one of the signers until now. Provenance available to buyer.

Nautical Chart of “Boston Harbor”, “Published according to act of Parliament by J.F.W. Des Barres Esq., August 3, 1775”. Engraved chart on two joined sheets, 71 x 106 cm. Shows ship channels, soundings, Town of Boston and surrounding area, annotated under “References” upper right corner pertaining to fortifications, Wharfs and Docks, The Ferry to Charlestown, etc. In a 19^th c. walnut and gilt lined frame, glazed.

Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919). Lt. Col. Rough Riders – Spanish-American War, Governor of New York, Vice President, President (1901-09), Nobel Peace Prize Recipient (1906). TLS, 1 p. 13.7 x 19.8 cm. New York, 1918, November 3. Addressed to Mrs. I.J. Glover, Ashmont, Mass. On letterhead of the “Kansas City Star”, “My Dear Mrs. Glover: I am really glad to see those lines and thank you for sending them. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt”. Signed in brown ink. Very good. Letter appears to be trimmed at edges, fold lines, small tear at lower left. Also to include a book titled Theodore Roosevelt by William Roscoe Thayer, inscribed to “Annie L. Glover, From Mr. & Mrs. RPR Neff on her eightieth birthday April 1^st 1921”.