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no.5832 ADAMS,
JOHN (1735-1826)
Second U.S. President – 1797-1801. Partly-printed Document Signed, 12” x 14 ½”, as President, Washington, June 3, 1797,
“John Adams,” a vellum Virginia Line land-grant to
“… William Smith and Richard Ridgely, trustees for the creditors of the Said [Lieutenant Colonel] Robert Ballard…a certain tract of land, containing one thousand acres, situate between the little Miami and Sciota Rivers, north-west of the river Ohio.” Countersigned beneath by Secretary of State
“Timothy Pickering” and on reverse by the Secretary of War,
“James McHenry.” Light soiling and wear, with two tiny holes at center intersections of the usual folds, one of which passes through signatures; nearly-perfect seal at lower left.....................$5,750
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no.5809 ADAMS,
JOHN (1735-1826)
Second U.S. President – 1797-1801. Signature, as President,
“John Adams,” along with that of the Secretary of State,
“Timothy Pickering,” on a 3 ¾” x 8 ¼” portion of a four-language ship’s paper. Lightly and evenly toned, with heavier toning from offsetting of seal at right; paper weakness and clean separation repaired on reverse............................$3,950
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no.6050 ADAMS,
JOHN QUINCY (1767-1848)
Sixth U.S. President - 1825-29. Franking
Signature, “J.Q. Adams,” on a 2 ¾” x 4 ½” postal panel, addressed in another hand and bearing stamped free designation and a Washington, DC postmark.
Lightly and evenly toned, with a few small stains, a small chip at lower right corner, and an old hinge repair to center vertical fold on reverse.......................$475
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no.6011 ADAMS,
JOHN QUINCY (1767-1848)
Sixth U.S. President - 1825-29. Signature, probably a free-frank,
“J.Q. Adams,” on a ¾” x 2 ½” slip of paper; affixed to a larger sheet, with the collector’s notation,
“President U.S. 1824. M.C. from Mass.,” beneath.........................$395
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no.5933 ADAMS,
LOUISA C. (1775-1852)
U.S. First Lady – 1825-29. Autograph Letter Signed, 3 ¾” x 4 ¾”, responding to an autograph request from an unidentified individual.
“Quincy [Massachusetts], 22 July, 1848. Sir, I have the pleasure to enclose to you the autograph which you express yourself so desirous to posses and am really happy to have it in my power to oblige you. Louisa Catherine Adams.”
General soiling and wear; several pinholes in upper margin; horizontal fold at center.................$1,495
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no.6056 ARTHUR,
CHESTER A. (1830-86) 
Twenty-First U.S. President - 1881-85. Letter
Signed, on imprinted 6” x 9” stationery as New York Port Collector, regarding an inquiry from the son of U.S. Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, at the time a young New York State Congressman, into the nomination of one Mr. Yeomans.
“April 17th 1874. My dear Sir: I have your note of the 15th in regard to Mr. Yeomans. Owing to the delay on the part of the Board of Examiners in making their official report of persons examined, the nomination of Mr. Y. has not yet been sent to Washington. His name however will be reported either tomorrow or Monday, when it will be at once submitted to the Department for approval. Yours truly,
C.A. Arthur. The Honorable Hamilton Fish, Jr.”
Excellent condition overall, with the usual light folds.............$600
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no.5956 ARTHUR,
CHESTER A. (1830-86)
Twenty-First U.S. President - 1881-85. Partly-printed
Document Signed, 8 ½” x 14”, New York, March 1, 1875, “C.A. Arthur,” as New York Port Collector, an Oath of Office for one Henry A.F. Worth, a clerk in the New York Surveyor’s Office. Arthur signs again at the conclusion,
“C.A. Arthur, Collector,” in witness to Worth’s statement - detailed in the printed text of a Civil War-time act of Congress - that he
has ”…never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since I have been a citizen thereof…”
Very minor paper loss from clean separation at the edges of three horizontal folds................$995
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no.5495 ARTHUR,
CHESTER A. (1830-86)
Twenty-First U.S. President - 1881-85. Signed, dated Executive Mansion card, 2 ½” x 4”, as President,
"Chester A. Arthur, Nov. 25, 1882.” One small stain between signature and date, with a few small ink stains on reverse..................$695
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no.5284 ARTHUR,
CHESTER A. (1830-86)
Twenty-First U.S. President - 1881-85. Signed Executive Mansion card, 2 ¾” x 4”, as President,
"Chester A. Arthur.” Old glue staining on reverse....................$625
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no.5161 ARTHUR,
CHESTER A. (1830-86)
Twenty-First U.S. President - 1881-85. Large signature as President, dated on the birthday of first President George Washington,
"Chester A. Arthur, Feb. 22nd 1883,” on a 3” x 5” slip of paper. Two light vertical folds........................$450
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no.6057
BUCHANAN, JAMES
(1791-1868)
Fifteenth U.S. President - 1857-61. Autograph Letter
Signed, 8” x 10”, as U.S. Secretary of State, recommending a fellow Pennsylvanian to
“Hon. Edmund Burke, Commissioner of Patents,” for a clerk’s appointment.
“Washington, 30 September 1848. Dear Sir, This letter will be delivered to you by Colonel Andrew M. Spangler of Mercersburg, Franklin County, Penn[sylvani]a, the gentleman who has been selected by our political friends in that County for the clerkship which you have so kindly promised. I am gratified with their selection & think I can assure you in advance that he will be a good & acceptable clerk. He is now prepared to enter upon the duties of the appointment. Commending him to you as worthy of your kindness, I remain very respectfully your friend, James Buchanan.”
Lightly and evenly toned, with a few edge chips; a partially torn-away strip of paper at the greeting has been reinforced on reverse..................................$850
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no.5710
BUCHANAN, JAMES
(1791-1868)
Fifteenth U.S. President - 1857-61. Letter Signed, 7 ¼” x 9 ¼”, as U.S. Secretary of State, to noted American writer
“Cornelius Mathews, Esqr., No. 140 Nassua Street, New York,” confirming the receipt of his letter (not present) and its forwarding to President James K. Polk.
“Department of State, Washington, April 23, 1846. Sir: In compliance with the request with which it closes, I lose no time in acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 22nd inst[ant], enclosing a letter addressed to the President, to whom it will be submitted without delay. I am, Sir, very respectfully Your Ob[e]d[ien]t Serv[an]t,
James Buchanan.”
Several edge chips and tears reinforced with archival tape on reverse; professionally backed to a heavier sheet....................$595
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no.5086
BUCHANAN, JAMES (1791-1868)
Fifteenth U.S. President - 1857-61. Partly-printed 7.75” x 9.75” Document Signed, Washington, D.C., September 1, 1848,
“James Buchanan,” as U.S. Secretary of State, certifying the credentials of District of Columbia Justice of the Peace Nicholas B. Van Zandt; accompanied by six related documents, signed by Van Zandt and General Land Office Commissioner Richard M. Young, concerning the sale and conveyance of land in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Several light folds and a few edge tears in left margin. Documents are bound with red ribbon at upper left corner..........................$995
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5976 CLEVELAND,
FRANCES FOLSOM (1864-1947)
U.S. First Lady. Signed
Photograph, “Frances F. Cleveland, 3 M[ar]ch [18]97,” a 4 ¼” x 6 ½” C.M. Bell, Washington, D.C. cabinet photo, signed and dated as First Lady on the day before the end of her husband’s second presidential term; with her notation,
“Taken 1894,” in the lower left corner of the image.
Minor skipping of ink to portions of signature and date; a few small nicks to the image surface.......................$395
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5918 CLEVELAND,
FRANCES FOLSOM (1864-1947)
U.S. First Lady. Autograph Letter
Signed, as First Lady, two pages on separate leaves of a monogrammed 4” x 6” Executive Mansion letter-sheet, sending New Year’s wishes and expressing gratitude for herself and the Cleveland’s young daughter, Ruth, upon the receipt of a photograph.
“3rd Jany. [18]97. Dear Mrs. Trally, Ruth is so glad to know how the little wood carrier looks & I am so much obliged to you as is she – for sending the photograph. It was a real pleasure to have that glimpse of you – while you were here. I am always so much interested to hear about your little family & how they are coming on. With best wishes for you all for the New Year. Very sincerely, Frances F. Cleveland.”
The center horizontal fold has been reinforced on the blank final page.
Accompanied by the well-worn Executive Mansion transmittal envelope, 3 ¼ x 4”, addressed to
“Mrs. Chas. Trally, Albany, N.Y.,” by Mrs. Cleveland and bearing a January 3, 1897, Washington, D.C. postmark.....................$295
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5235 CLEVELAND,
FRANCES FOLSOM (1864-1947)
U.S. First Lady. Signed Executive Mansion card, 2 ¾” x 4 ½”, as U.S. First Lady,
“Frances F. Cleveland.” Lightly soiled, with a circular indentation in lower margin; one small area of abrasion, from past mounting, on reverse.....................$80
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5095 CLEVELAND,
FRANCES FOLSOM (1864-1947)
U.S. First Lady. Signature,
“Frances F. Cleveland, 17 July [19]07,” on a 2 ¼” x 4” card..............................$75
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4631 CLEVELAND,
FRANCES FOLSOM (1864-1947)
U.S. First Lady. Signature, as First Lady,
“Frances F. Cleveland, 28 November 1887,” on a 1 ¼” x 4 ½” portion of an album page, with the signature of Treasury Secretary Charles S. Fairchild on reverse. Light toning and a few stains.....................$85
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3845 CLEVELAND,
FRANCES FOLSOM (1864-1947)
U.S. First Lady. Partly-printed Document Signed, New York, March 3, 1912,
"Frances F. Cleveland," a 2.75" X 8.5" check, drawn on the Seaboard National Bank, also accomplished by Cleveland, payable in the amount of $19.36 to Matthews Construction Co. Several light vertical folds; cancellation holes at center, well away from signature......................$95
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5577 CLEVELAND,
GROVER (1837-1908)
22nd &
24th U.S. President - 1885-89 & 1893-97. Democrat - New York. Closing and signature,
“With affectionate regards to Mrs. Fuller I am Yours very Sincerely, Grover Cleveland…” on a 1 ¾” x 4 ½” portion of a letter to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller. Appointed to the Supreme Court by Cleveland in 1888, Fuller served as chief justice until his death in 1910...................$295
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5554 CLEVELAND,
GROVER (1837-1908)
22nd &
24th U.S. President - 1885-89 & 1893-97. Democrat - New York. Signed Executive Mansion card, 2 ¾” x 4 ½”, as President,
“Grover Cleveland.” Lightly and evenly toned, with a few very light stains................$325
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5505 CLEVELAND,
GROVER (1837-1908)
22nd &
24th U.S. President - 1885-89 & 1893-97. Democrat - New York. Two-page Autograph Letter Signed, on front and reverse of an imprinted 8” x 10 ½” sheet as governor of New York, peremptorily instructing newly-appointed lead architect Isaac G. Perry that Union veterans of the Civil War be given preferential treatment for employment in the construction of the New York State Capitol building in Albany. Ironically, Cleveland banned similar favoritism to Civil War veterans when he became president in 1885.
“Executive Chamber, Albany, July 28th 1884. Isaac G. Perry, Esq., Superintendent. Dear Sir: I desire to call your attention to the provisions of Chapter 312 of the laws of 1884. This statute declares that ‘In every public department and upon all public works of the State of New York, honorably discharged Union soldiers and sailors shall be preferred for appointment and employment.’ This law should be observed by you, as well in the original employment of persons to work on the Capitol, as in the discrimination which you are obliged to make when lack of funds compel you to reduce your force. Yours truly, Grover Cleveland.”
Begun in 1867, the New York State Capitol building was completed in 1899, fifteen years after Perry was appointed chief architect of the project. A dome which he designed for the building was never completed, probably due to the monetary constraints here alluded to by the notoriously thrifty Cleveland.
Light soiling and wear, with two horizontal folds and four spindle holes in the upper margin.....................$950
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5239 CLEVELAND,
GROVER (1837-1908) & CLEVELAND, FRANCES FOLSOM (1864-1947)
22nd & 24th U.S. President - 1885-89 & 1893-97; U.S. First Lady.
Democrat - New York. Signed Executive Mansion card, 2 ¾” x 4 ¼”, as President,
“Grover Cleveland,” along with an Executive Mansion card of the same dimension, signed by his wife, First Lady
“Frances F. Cleveland.” Lightly and evenly toned; pristine otherwise, both front and reverse. Accompanied by the well-worn Executive Mansion transmittal envelope, addressed in an unknown hand, to
“Miss Edna E. Tristram, 309 Maple Ave., Oak Park, Ill[inoi]s.”.....................$495
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5072 CLEVELAND,
GROVER (1837-1908)
22nd &
24th U.S. President - 1885-89 & 1893-97. Democrat - New York. Two-page Autograph Letter Signed, on front and reverse of a 4.5” x 7” sheet, thanking The Vanderbilt Benevolent Association for a gift, received upon the October 3, 1891 birth of his daughter, Ruth, an event which caused a national sensation.
“Oct. 18, 1891. A.C. Kaufman, Esq., President & c. Dear Sir: On behalf of my infant daughter I desire to gratefully acknowledge the beautiful gift of The Vanderbilt Benevolent Association which was received yesterday. Her parents also, tender through you, this thanks to the association for the kind sentiment contained in the resolutions which accompanied their gift. Yours very truly, Grover Cleveland.”
Scattered staining and foxing; slight paper separation at center horizontal fold...................$650
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2847 CLEVELAND,
GROVER (1837-1908)
22nd & 24th U.S. President - 1885-89 &
1893-97.
Democrat
- New York.
Commemorative pictorial sheet, 6” X 8”, signed in the top
margin as President: “Grover Cleveland”,
depicting two exhibits at the Cotton
States Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia, 1895 [noted in an unknown hand
on reverse]:
“Southern Relics –
Cradle in Which the Infant Jefferson Davis was Rocked; Confederate
Locomotive “General” Captured in the War.”
A highly unusual memorial to the Confederacy, signed by
the first Democrat and pro-southern President elected after the
conclusion of the Civil War.......................................$550
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no.5878
COOLIDGE,
CALVIN (1872-1933)
Thirtieth
U.S. President - 1923-29.
Republican - Massachusetts.
Signed Card, 1 ½” x 3”, from late life, “Calvin Coolidge,” dated in pencil in another hand on reverse,
“Feb. 1, 1932.”..............$125
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no.5732
COOLIDGE,
CALVIN (1872-1933)
Thirtieth
U.S. President - 1923-29.
Signed White House
Card, 2 ¾” x 4 ¼”, as President, “Calvin Coolidge.”
Lightly and evenly toned; otherwise pristine, both front and reverse................................$300
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no.5529
COOLIDGE,
CALVIN (1872-1933)
Thirtieth
U.S. President - 1923-29.
Republican - Massachusetts. Signature as President,
“Calvin Coolidge,” on a 1 ½” x 4 ¼” portion of a typed White House letter. “G” in signature affected by close clipping at bottom...............$125
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no.5527
COOLIDGE,
CALVIN (1872-1933)
Thirtieth
U.S. President - 1923-29.
Republican - Massachusetts. Signature as President,
“Calvin Coolidge,” on a 2 ¼” x 7” portion of a typed White House letter, accompanied by the upper portion of the letter.................$195
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no.5306
COOLIDGE,
CALVIN (1872-1933)
Thirtieth
U.S. President - 1923-29.
Republican - Massachusetts. Signed 2 ¾” x 4 ¼” White House card, as President,
“Calvin Coolidge.” Lightly and evenly toned, with mounting remnants on reverse..................$275
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no.5073
COOLIDGE,
CALVIN (1872-1933)
Thirtieth
U.S. President - 1923-29.
Republican - Massachusetts. Typed Letter Signed, as President on 7” x 9” White House stationery, thanking
“Mr. Edward B. Butler, Randolph and Canal Streets, Chicago, Illinois” for a letter congratulating Coolidge on his victory in the 1924 presidential election. Accompanied by the 4 ¾” x 7 ¼” White House transmittal envelope.
“Washington, November 13, 1924. My dear Mr. Butler: Thank you for your congratulations. You do not need to apologize for writing a “real letter”. My good wishes and highest regards to you. Very truly yours,
Calvin Coolidge.”
Excellent overall, with a few superficial stains and a horizontal fold at center.................$450
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no.4811
COOLIDGE,
CALVIN (1872-1933)
Thirtieth
U.S. President - 1923-29.
Republican - Massachusetts. Signature,
“Calvin Coolidge,” on an imprinted 2.5” X 4” official card as Massachusetts Governor. Lightly soiled; slight paper clip indentation at lower left; mounting traces on reverse....................$175
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no.4878
COOLIDGE,
GRACE (1879-1957)
U.S. First Lady - 1923-29. Signature,
“Autograph, Grace Coolidge,” on the reverse of a 2.5” X 3.75” portion of a postcard, with the typewritten address
“Carl Betz, 241 Rosewood Ter., Rochester, N.Y.” and a November 20, 1929, Northampton, Massachusetts postmark. Evenly toned, with minor brushing of ink; several light creases and indentations........................................$55
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no.5457
EISENHOWER,
MAMIE DOUD (1896-1979)
U.S. First Lady - 1953-61. Signed White House card, 2 ½” x 4”, as First Lady,
“Mamie Doud Eisenhower,” accompanied by an embossed 2 ¾” x 4 ¼” White House envelope. Both pieces are pristine in every respect........................$120
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no.4852
EISENHOWER,
MAMIE DOUD (1896-1979)
U.S. First Lady - 1953-61. Typed Letter Signed, as First Lady on 6” x 9 ¼” White House stationery, thanking
“Mrs. Fred J. Icenhower, 3712 Jenifer Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.” for a gift. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope.
“The White House, Washington. March 9, 1956. Dear Mrs. Icenhower, I do want you to have my warm thanks for the very special way in which you have remembered the President and me. The ‘log cabin’ birdhouse is so cleverly designed – how fortunate the birds around Gettysburg are to have such an adorable place to live! The President joins me in sending you warmest thanks, and best wishes for you and your family.
Mamie Doud Eisenhower.”
Lightly and evenly toned, with two horizontal folds and a few light stains............$135
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no.6079
FILLMORE, MILLARD
(1800-74)
Thirteenth U.S.
President - 1850-53. Civil War-Date Autograph Letter
Signed, 5” x 8”, complying with an autograph request.
“Buffalo [New York], June 10th 1861. Master Alfred T. Goodman. Dear Sir, I have your letter of the 3rd and am truly sorry to hear of the loss you have sustained by the loss of your autographs and cheerfully do what I can to repair it. Respectfully yours, Millard Fillmore.”
Lightly and evenly toned, with two light horizontal folds, one passing through Fillmore’s signature..............................$675
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no.6024
FILLMORE, MILLARD
(1800-74)
Thirteenth U.S.
President - 1850-53. Civil War-Date
Signature, with address and sentiment, dated just four days before the death of President Abraham Lincoln,
“Respectfully Yours, Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, N.Y., April 11th 1865,” on a 2” x 4 ¼” slip of lined paper.
Lightly and evenly toned, with a few superficial stains; old mounting traces on reverse
................$450
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no.5919
FILLMORE, MILLARD
(1800-74)
Thirteenth U.S.
President - 1850-53. Signature, with sentiment and date,
“Respectfully Yours, Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, Jany. 5, 1854,” on a 3 ¼” x 5” sheet.
Lightly and evenly toned, with two light vertical folds and old mounting traces on reverse..............$325
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no.5329
FILLMORE, MILLARD
(1800-74)
Thirteenth U.S.
President - 1850-53. Closing and signature,
“Your most ob[edien]t Serv[an]t, M. Fillmore,” on a 1 ¼” x 4” slip of paper, removed from a letter. Brushing of ink in signature; a few light stains; light vertical and horizontal folds...................$250
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no.5328
FILLMORE, MILLARD
(1800-74)
Thirteenth U.S.
President - 1850-53. Signed card, 2 ¼” x 3 ½”,
“Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, Sept. 5, 1872.” Light toning and staining; two small areas of minor surface abrasion and indentation; old mounting remnants on reverse.....................$295
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no.4431
FILLMORE, MILLARD
(1800-74)
Thirteenth U.S.
President - 1850-53. Large signature and date,
“Millard Fillmore, Dec. 26, 1860,” on a 6.25” x 10” album page. Evenly toned, with a few stains.........................................$375
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no.6058
GARFIELD, JAMES A.
(1831-81)
Twentieth U.S. President - 1881.
