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

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 7 ‰ˆ" . August 17, 1964. Chilmark. A typed letter signed " Max E" to Mrs. Leopold Mannes after her husband"Äôs death: " It won"Äôt lighten your grief to know that I am full of sorrow too, but I want to tell you. Although we rarely saw each other, I had the deepest affection and an ever more surprised admiration for Leopold. He seemed to have all the virtues, integrity, generosity, loyalty to his friends and to his task, ... more information

One of the most important inventors in history. By the young age of 22, Edison had sold his first patent, that of the stock-ticker, which was immediately introduced into use. His uncanny ability to work for days on end with little rest has been well-documented, and his rare combination of inventive genius and business acumen allowed not only inventive, but also commercial success. While his inventions are too numerous to list, of course, among his best known are the light bulb, phonograph, storage battery ... more information

DS. 2pg. 8" x 11" . September 23, 1919. West Orange, New Jersey. A typed document signed " Thos A Edison" and three other Thomas A. Edison, Inc. corporate directors at the end. The intriguing document concerns " matters connected with Sale of Bronx Studio and Negatives" for $135,000 to R.L. Giffen: " ...the contract between Mr. R.L. Giffen of 1402 Broadway, New York City and Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated...Mr. Giffen was given the option of purchasing the studio pro... more information

Archive. 1966. Japan. An archive of approximately thirty photographs given to Madeline Edison Sloane, the great inventor"Äôs only daughter. It was given to her in 1966 to commemorate a Thomas Edison monument that was unveiled in Kyoto. The majority of the images are black and white photographs (mostly 5" x 7" ) with typewritten captions underneath, such as " The statue viewed from one angle" , " Scene around the statue (at noon several days later)" , "... more information

SB. 10 ‰¼" x 7 ‰¾" . 1952 to 1972. Ballintober [Maryland]. A guest book kept by Thomas Edison"Äôs daughter, Madeline Sloane, at her estate on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The book was begun in 1952 and ran until about 1972. Numerous Sloane and Edison family members are listed in it, including her brother Charles Edison, who was New Jersey Governor. They are many positive comments in the book, such as " I hate to leave!" , " Not enough ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . May 24, 1884. Philadelphia. An autograph letter signed " John Hoskin" on " The Edison Company for Isolated Lighting" letterhead. It was penned by Hoskin, the " Agent for the States of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware" to Henry A. Clark in Baltimore. As Edison patented the light bulb in 1880, this letter represents a very early mention of the invention: " " I note extension of time in re Mr. Singerly"Ä&... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . August 17, 1927. Orange, NJ. A typed letter signed " Thos A Edison" on his " From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison" stationery. It is addressed to Herbert N. Casson of The Efficiency Magazine in London; he frequently wrote on this history of technology: " Your congratulatory message on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the discovery of the Phonograph principle is deeply appreciated. I will preserve it with the others hand... more information

LS. 6pg. 8" x 10" . April 11, 1814. Kensington Palace. A lengthy letter signed " Edward" to Mr. Vesey: " I received your highly" flattering communication on Saturday and I beg to assure you that I appreciate most gratefully" you are so good as to attach my approbation of your conduct, which I am sure it will never fail both to merit & to obtain. I offer you my sincere congratulations upon your having cleared off the whole of the debt to Mr. Kirkland, though" ... more information

PS. 10" x 9" . No date [probably 1950s]. No place. A black and white photograph signed " Dwight D Eisenhower" and by the two Colorado Senators, " Edwin C. Johnson" and " Eugene Milliken" . It shows three men presenting President Eisenhower with a certificate inviting the Eisenhowers to the 1954 Central City Festival. The Eisenhower signature has some short skipping but the image is in fine condition with small mounting remnants on the back. ... more information

DS. 1pg. 10 ‰¼" x 14" . April 8, 1959. Washington. A Letter of State signed " Dwight D Eisenhower" as President and co-signed " Christian A. Herter" as acting Secretary of State. Ike wrote the President of the Republic of Bolivia: " I have made choice of Carl W. Strom, a distinguished citizen of the United States to reside near the Government of your Excellency in the quality of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America.... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . August 19, 1952. Denver, CO. A typed letter signed " Mamie Doud Eisenhower" to Mrs. Dagmar Knudsen: " Thank you so much for your kind letter of August 15th, and the General and I are grateful for your support and encouragement. You may be sure that the General and I have always appreciated the power of prayer and the spiritual strength to be derived from humility and a close communion with God, and it is heartwarming to know that... more information

A British psychologist, he wrote controversial works, such as <I>Studies in the Psychology of Sex</I>. He also wrote <I>The Dance Of Life</I> and <I>A Study of British Genius</I>. <P> ALS. 2pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7". 9 Feb. Blackburn. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>H Ellis</B>"</I> addressed to Mr. Sayle: <I>"I hope you will receive some the crown from publishers. When he does arrive the play will not, I trus... more information

Ellsworth was a Continental Congressman, served as a Senator from 1789 to 1796, and is believed to have coined the term "United States." He drafted legislation that created the Federal court system and served as the second Chief Justice. <P> ADS. 1pg. 8 ‰¼" x 4 ‰ˆ". Sept 14 1781. Hartford. An autograph document signed <I>"<B>Oliver Ellsworth</B>"</I> in the text. Ellsworth penned <I>"For Value recd We Moses Butler ... more information

Signature. 7 ‰ˆ" x 4" . No date. No place. A signature " William R" removed from a vellum document. It is in very fine condition overall. ... more information

ALS. 2pg. 7 ‰¾" x 9 ‰¾" . September 26, 1860. No place. An autograph letter signed " J. Ericcson" in his challenging handwriting: " You will be safe in charging ‰ˆ of the cash of the engine for" on board complete with" exclusive of any work on deck house. The 24" engine" $375 18" $275 12" $175" Should you be frightened at these high figures you may without favor of being received go down to such amounts 24&... more information

PS. 8" x 10" . No date. No place. A black and white photograph signed " John Erskine" along his left shoulder. There is a chip in the lower left corner, but it does not affect the actual image. ... more information

PS. 1pg. October 28, 1982. No Place. A picture signed " Sam Ervin" of the senator holding a book: " To Mary Riepe, with all good wishes." The picture is in fine condition. ... more information

Signature. No date. No place. A signature " Wm M Evarts" on a small card. ... more information

4pp. 5" x 8". No date [circa 1860s]. Boston. A four page advertising pamphlet for the American Fire Extinguisher Company of Boston. The cover has slogans such as <I>"Delay Makes The Danger"</I> and a vignette of a fireman using the backpack device. The inside pages gives testimonials, such as <I>"A child can charge and use them", "One half the contents of a single machine will extinguish any fire in its early stages" and "At the burning of the ... more information