Authors starting with D from Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.

A German born American conductor and composer, Damrosch studied with his father. After coming to New York, the son was involved with the New York Symphony Society, the New York Oratorio Society, and the Metropolitan Opera Company. He pioneered symphonic radio broadcasts and composed a number of opera. <P> PS. 8" x 10". May 24 1938. No place. A black and white studio photograph signed <I>"<B>Walter Damrosch</B> May 24 1938"</I> along the lower border. It is... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . May 20, 1937. 133 East 80th Street. A typed letter signed " Walter Damrosch" to his nephew Leopold Mannes: " Dear Master Scientist, Fellow Musician and Nephew Leopold: I cannot tell you how happy your letter made me. Naturally, I feel that the personal affection which you have for me has strongly dictated your praise of my simple efforts. But you know from personal experience that we musicians thrive on kind treatment and do better work in con... more information

DS. 1pg. 7 ‰¾" x 10" . 1604. No place. A document signed " Henry de la tour" at the conclusion of a letter written in French and penned in a secretarial hand. I have no translation for the letter. It is in very fine condition and a slightly ragged right edge. There is a stamp from a previous collector on the verso. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. May 7, 1938. New York. A typed letter signed " John W. Davis" to William Paley. ... more information

ALS. 2pg. 4" x 6" . July 13, 1898. Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island. An autograph letter signed " V. Jefferson Davis" and initialed " V.J.D." addressed Edmund Zalinksi: " My daughter"Äôs novel comes out on the 15th July. I have heard so I wrote at her request to ask if you can get it reviewed for her. I suppose the Harpers will send a copy at your request to any one you indicate, and Winnie is afraid it may be a failure and says she will want all the ... more information

An American director, Demme is best known for<I> Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia </I>and <I>Married to the Mob</I>. <P> ALS. 1pg. 6 ‰¼" x 9 ‰¼". 2-28-94. No place. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Jonathan</B>"</I> on his personal letterhead. It concerns his passion for Caribbean art, asking the recipient about <I>"a historical battle scene by Joel Delva - <U>Please don't sell it!!<... more information

Dewey had a distinguished career as a naval officer. A graduate of the Naval Academy, he saw considerable service during the Civil War, and later was president of the General Board of the Navy Department. He remains most famous for his victory over the Spanish fleet at Manila, a feat which established the U.S. as a major naval power. <P> LS. 2pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7". Sept 14, 98. Flagship Olympia, Manila. P.I. A rare letter signed <I>"<B>George Dewey</B>"</I&... more information

ALS. 3pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7" . November 26, 1886. U.S. Flagship Pensacola. An autograph letter signed " Geo Dewey" to Mr. Worthington on " US Flagship Pensacola" letterhead: " Your kind note is just received. We are taking coal on board and the ship is filthy in consequence, so I think Mrs. Worthington had better not come today. I am sorry to say my cold is rather worse today and I have gone on the sick list. A day or two of quiet will put me all right, I am sure... more information

LS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . February 3, 1883. No place. A letter signed " Porfirio Diaz" as President of Mexico to General Manuel Loera in Spanish: " My dear companion and friend, This is the first news I have received that my horse "ÄoEl Leon"Äô is ill "Äi no one had told me. I trust you will direct the horse to the proper establishment. I appreciate your considerations and to demonstrate that I believe your volunteering to help is sincere that I a... more information

Gould was one of the most notorious robber barons from the Gilded Age. He rose by controlling a small Vermont railroad in 1860. Over the next decade, he made a fortune by buying and selling railroads, and manipulating their stock. His most famous railroad battle came in 1868, when he, Jim Fisk and Daniel Drew struggled for the Erie Railroad against "Commodore" Vanderbilt. The next year, he attempted to corner the gold market. He moved towards western railroads in the 1870s, and controlled the Uni... more information

1870. A bold signature <I>"<B>Sidney Dillon</B>"</I> on a small card. Someone wrote <I>"1870"</I>, meaning he signed this shortly after the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The piece is in pristine condition overall. Dillon is a somewhat scarce signature, and <I>The Sanders Price Guide to Autographs</I> lists his clipped signatures at $500.00. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. January 10, 1967. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " Everett" to Congressman Jack Edwards (R-AL) declining an invitation to attend a fundraiser in Alabama due to his recovery from a fractured hip. In part: " While I have recovered from the hip fracture and put the crutches in cold storage, I still have to satisfy the energy quota because complete healing is a matter for father time and I try not to overdo it. I am sure you understand my dilemma." Typed on Dirksen&q... more information

A Massachusetts politician, Cushing was a member of the Continental Congress. He was Lieutenant Governor from 1780 to 1788, and Acting Governor in 1785. <P> LS. 1pp. 7 ‰ˆ" x 12 ‰ˆ". Feby 22 1785. Council Chamber. An important letter signed <I>"<B>Thomas Cushing</B>"</I> as Lieutenant Governor. It is addressed to the <I>"Gentlemen of the House of Representatives"</I>, and states: <I>"I have directed the S... more information

a) ALS. 1pg. 5" x 6 ‰¾" . January 12, 1858. No place. An autograph letter signed " John A. Dix" inviting a Mr. Lawrence to play a game of chess: " If you are at leisure this evening I should be very glad to play a game of chess with you. I have a slight cold, or I would come to your house." Written on plain paper, the letter is in fine condition. b) ALS. 1pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7" . February 23, 1858. No place. An autograph letter signed " Joh... more information

A document signed by <I>"<B>John A. Dix</B>"</I> as a Commissioner of the Canal Fund. It ordered a $1,875 payment to a man. It has a decorative left border and is in very fine condition overall. ... more information

(1822-1899). Widemann was an early settler in Hawaii. He was an Attorney General, postmaster of Waianae, a coffee grower, and the founder of the Waianae Sugar Company, started in 1878. <P> ADS. 1pg. 7 ‰¾" x 12 ‰ˆ". December 31, 1864. Nawiliwili, Kauai. A lengthy autograph document signed <I>"<B>H A Widemann</B> Circuit Judge"</I>. The document records Widemann's work for the <I>"Quarter ending December 31, 1864"<... more information

DS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 14". September 14, 1876. Kauai. A partly printed document signed <I>"<B>James Mundon</B>"</I> and co-signed <I>"<B>P. Puhula</B>"</I> as tax assessor. The document shows what Mundon owned in 1876 while living in Kolon on Kauai. His buildings were worth $500, his five head of cattle $25, his furniture was $50, and he answers that he is both literate and a Hawaiian subject. The document has the usual fili... more information

Haifa. A partly printed document signed <I>"<B>Olga Polok</B>"</I> regarding moving funds from her bank fund just four days after the start of World War II: <I>"I... have conferred general authority upon Olga Polak (whose signature please find below) to administer - as he may think fit - all funds or securities now or in future lying for my (our) account with yourselves or with any other offices of the Hollandsche Bank Unie N.V., or with any one of their corresp... more information

LS. 2pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 13" . Camp at West Barns [Scotland]. September 26, 1803. A letter signed " Geo Don Maj Genl" addressed to the Earl of Haddington, Baron Hepburn and David Anderson: " I beg leave to lay before you an extract of a letter from Lieut. Genl [Richard] Vyse Commanding His Majesty"Äôs Forces in North Britain, and most earnestly entreat your attention to the particulars therein contained relative to the Equipment and Completing of the Volunteer ... more information

LS. 1pg. 8" x 9" . April 17, 1791. Paris. A letter signed " Duportail" as France"Äôs Minister of War to an engineer concerning his appointment in the Royal Forces: " ...pursuant to the law of October 31, 1790, concerning the Engineers Corps, the king has included you among his lieutenants...his Majesty intends for you to go to Calais no later than the fifth of May to serve the present year, to do all that will be requested of you...by those officers to whom you a... more information