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

An Irish immigrant, Fair came to the United States as a child and grew up in Illinois, where he received a sound education in business. In 1851, he moved to California in hopes of discovering gold. In 1860, he moved to Nevada where he amassed quite a fortune from the Comstock Lode. He was elected a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1881, but failed to win re-election in 1886. <P> DS. 1pg. 7 ‰¾" x 3". September 16, 1872. Virginia, NV. A check signed <I>"<B>... more information

DS. 1pg. 8" x 3 ‰¼" . No date. New York. A partial document signed " Alice G. Vanderbilt" , " WK Vanderbilt" and " Alfred G. Vanderbilt" as executors of the will of Cornelius Vanderbilt. The document has some runny blue ink on the verso, but it does not affect much in way of the signatures. The condition is very good. ... more information

(1829-1915). Working along with his older brother, William, the co-founder of the American Express Company, James became a prominent figure in the railroad and express industries. He became president of American Express in 1881 upon his brother's retirement from that position. <P> DS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11". February 2, 1897. New York, NY. A partially printed document signed <I>"<B>Ja. C. Fargo</B>"</I> consenting to the change of a power source at ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . March 16, 1956. 730 Park Avenue. A typed letter signed " Edna Ferber" to film director Garson Kanin: " As I reread what I"Äôve written it sounds a bit on the solemn side. But then, so is the world." Kanin directed many films and plays, including A Man To Remember and Adam"Äôs Rib. It is in fine condition with mailing folds. ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . March 13, 1879. Bridesburg, Pennsylvania. An autograph letter signed " Barton H. Jenks" to Moses Taylor concerning a San Francisco to China undersea cable: " I have taken the liberty of referring to you Cyrus W. Field Esqr, as to my not being easily led astray, by visionary projects; you will remember I projected the Union Central Railroad from Schuylkill Co to the Lehigh Valley Rail road and united with Judge Packer. Mr. Sayer & others in presenting th... more information

Signature. 1pg. No Date. No Place. A signature " James Montgomery Flagg" . The ink is slightly smeared, but the writing is legible. It is in fine condition. ... more information

(1831-1891). Florence was a world-renowned actor; he often toured with his wife. He also helped found the Shriners. PS. 7 ‰ˆ" x 13". April 20 1885. No place. A large photograph signed <I>"<B>W J Florence</B>"</I> of the actor. He inscribed it: <I>"To his friend C.W. Carldock with fond remembrance April 20 1885"</I>. The photograph was taken by Falk in New York City, and it is attached to a very thick mount. There is some chipping t... more information

TLS. 1pg. November 9, 1978. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " Tom" to Benjamin Rosenthal, a congressman from New York: " Warmest congratulations on your re-election. While my primary purpose in writing is to express to you my pleasure at your recent victory, I also want to let you know that I will be a candidate for re-election as Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, when we meet to organize the new Congress. I look forward to seeing you at the December 4 meeting of the Caucus and ho... more information

An American actor, he is best remembered for his roles in <I>The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, The Grapes of Wrath, Twelve Angry Men</I> and <I>On Golden Pond</I>. <P> DS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11". July 10, 1937. Los Angeles, California. A document signed <I>"<B>Henry Fonda</B>"</I> related to his film contract with Walter Wanger: <I>"Please take notice that the undersigned corporation elect... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5‰¼" x 8‰¼" . March 18, 1884. Boston, MA. An autograph letter signed " J.M. Forbes" regarding ridding animals from his beloved Naushon Island. He wrote to Senator Howes Norris. In part: " I have already suggested omitting squirrels from the protected animals. I pay a bounty for their destruction on my hands. As to the rest of the Bill it would improve it an much to keep the quail protected just as they now are until 15th October. It wou... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¼" x 9 ‰ˆ" . April 18, 1975. The White House. A typed letter signed " Betty Ford" as First Lady on White House letterhead. She wrote to Mr. and Mrs. Perkins McGuire: " First of all, how delightful to spend the evening of my birthday with such special and dear friends. And I want to especially thank you for the divine lingerie bag. It really is the perfect gift "Äi I think your hunch may be right as I, too, anticipate a great deal o... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¼" x 9 ‰ˆ" . September 11, 1974. The White House. A typed letter signed " Betty Ford" as First Lady on White House letterhead. She wrote to Mrs. Perkins McGuire: " How sweet of you to send us the magazine from Spain. Little did I ever think that the Fords would have pictures in a foreign magazine. We were quite lucky that my assistant"Äôs husband is a Spanish professor and he was able to read the article for us. Many thanks ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 9" . January 5, 1974. Washington. A typed letter signed " Betty" as First Lady on Vice President letterhead. She wrote to Mrs. Perkins McGuire: " Thank you so much for your nice note of congratulations. We appreciate your thoughts at this important moment of our lives. Many, many thanks for sending the article about my husband from the Spanish Hola magazine. It was really fun finding someone to translate the Spanish. Thank heavens my Assistant"Ä&oci... more information

Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President. <P> SB. 8" x 9 ‰¾". 32pg. No date. No place. A book <I>The Story of the Declaration of Independence</I> signed <I>"<B>Gerald R. Ford</B>"</I> in black ink on the title page. The children's book is hardback and in very fine condition. There are a couple of "Not For Resale" stamps on the cover and endpage, but it affects little ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 10 ‰ˆ" . July 10, 1975. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " Jerry Ford" as President to E. Perkins McGuire, affectionately referred to as Perk, discussing the White House pool: " The White House swimming pool is open and is a wonderful addition to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Betty and I thank you and 460 others who were so generous and thoughtful. You and the others have made it all possible. The pool is fully operational and the dressing room is un... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 9" . July 17, 1975. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " Jerry Ford" as President to E. Perkins McGuire and his wife Katherine: " Thank you most sincerely for remembering me on my birthday last Monday with your gift of the putter and the "Äogreen foot."Äô You definitely know that I will be using the putter, and the little green cover is really cute! Betty tells me that you were invited to the surprise party but were una... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . April 5, 1979. No place. A typed letter signed " Jerry Ford" as former President to Perkins McGuire. He communicated on his personal letterhead with a gold eagle at the top: " Please accept my regrets that I am unable to be with you on this special evening. As you know" far better than many" procurement ranks extremely high in importance among the functions of the Federal Government. The impact of government contracts... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . March 9, 1971. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed " Jerry" as Congressman. He wrote to Perkins McGuire: " Thank you for your lovely note from Granada. I hope and trust that your stay there was as delightful as it sounds! Betty and I are delighted to accept you most gracious invitation to have dinner with you and Perk before the gala for the Kennedy Center" " . McGuire, whom the letter is addressed to, served as the Assistant Secretary of De... more information

DS. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . 15pg. No date. No place. A photocopy of President Gerald Ford"Äôs first State of the Union address signed " Gerald R. Ford" in black ink on the first page. Ford begins his State of the Union, his first one, by describing his first days in Congress. The document is in fine condition. ... more information

SB. 888pg. N.d. N.p. A Report Of The Warren Commission On The Assassination Of President Kennedy signed " Gerald R. Ford" on the endpage. Ford was the last living member of the Warren Commission. This book is Longmeadow Press edition, reprinted from the original in 1992. There is light wear to the cover, but it is in fine condition otherwise. ... more information