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

(1827-1914). Haggin invested large profits from his San Francisco law practice in gold, copper and silver mining interests, owning over 100 mines from Alaska to Chile. By the late 1870s, Haggin became interested in horse racing and his horses won most of the great racing trophies. <P> Signed Stock. 1pp. 10 ‰ˆ" x 7". Dec 30 1880. No place. A Homestake Mining Company stock signed <I>"<B>J B Haggin</B>"</I> as President. He issued thirty-three shares... more information

Born and educated in Germany, Hahn worked at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Chemistry, which later became the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science. There, he conducted further research in radioactivity, which he first studied on a sabbatical to London. Hahn's knowledge proved useful as a chemical-warfare specialist during World War I. Shortly thereafter, Hahn and his partner Lise Meitner were among the first to isolate protactinium. By 1938, his research led him and Fritz Strassman to di... more information

ALS. 1pg. September 6, 1895. Roxbury, MA. An autograph letter signed " Edward E. Hale" : " I am glad to give "ÄoThe Greatest Pleasure"Äô so easily." Written on Hale"Äôs personal letterhead, the letter is in fine condition. ... more information

Signature. April 19, 1930. No place. An autograph " Richard Halliburton" inscribed to Arthur Proulx. ... more information

Two 1848 documents from Concord, New Hampshire concerning a bridge that crosses the Connecticut River that separates New Hampshire from Vermont. Henry Campbell was a Philadelphia area engineer who built a number of river bridges in New England. The two documents are: MD. 3pg. 8" x 10" . October 1848. Concord, New Hampshire. A manuscript document concerning a bridge: " The undersigned has examined Mr. Henry R. Campbell"Äôs bill for constructing Connecticut River Bridge, a... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 9" . November 19, 1921. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed " Warren G. Harding" to Kate S. Donald of Mobile, Alabama: " I beg to very gratefully acknowledge your note of November 16th. I have not had the pleasure of seeing the Satsuma oranges which you were so thoughtful and generous to send to me, but I so thoroughly appreciate the spirit which prompted you that I want to make an expression of gratitude while your letter is before me. I do not think you nee... more information

Signature. No date. Indianapolis. A signature " Benj Harrison" on a small card. ... more information

Horseshoe Ranch. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Bill Hart</B>"</I> to artist <B>Willis Birchman</B>, mentioning <B>James Montgomery Flagg</B>. It is written on his <I>"William S. Hart"</I> letterhead: <I>"Your fine note is here - I'm glad you liked 'My Life', together with what I tried to accomplish on the screen. I hope to make a trip East this fall - I'll keep wishing that we run into each other ... more information

An American author and Western short story writer, he is best remembered for "The Luck Of Roaring Camp" and "The Outcasts Of Poker Flat." <P> Archive. A collection of Bret Harte material, including two signed books, two handwritten letters and a signed photograph: <P> <B>a)</B> PS. 4 ‰¼" x 6 ‰ˆ". No date [probably pre-1877]. No place. A photograph of a young Harte inscribed <I>"To Miss Maud Howe from her friend <B>... more information

Hassam was a prominent American impressionist painter. He is best remembered for his landscapes and cityscapes, including one celebrating World War I's Armistice Day. <P> ALS. 1pg. 5" x 6 ‰ˆ". Jan 3rd 1924. 130 West Fifty-Seventh Street. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Childe Hassam</B>"</I> to the well-known photographer <B>Pirie MacDonald</B> (1867-1942): <I>"I see that you were right (I'm sorry to say) about our... more information

DS. 4pg. 8 ‰¼" x 14" . July 19, 1852. Honolulu. A partly printed land document signed " Kamehameha" as King of Hawaii. The document is printed in both Hawaiian and English, though only the Hawaiian portion is filled out. The property is on Oahu. There is a red wax seal to the left of his signature and another man signed just below it. The signature is dark. There is some light brown staining and foxing, and professional repairs to the folds; the condition is very goo... more information

ALS. 2pg. 4 ‰¼" x 7" . August 2, 1889. Fremont. An autograph letter signed " Rutherford B Hayes" and initialed " H" at the end of the postscript. Writing just a month after his wife, " Lemonade Lucy," had died, Hayes wrote to a woman in a letter marked by him at the top " Confidential" : " The information you call for is, I think, correctly given by Miss Willard in her "ÄoWomen and Temperance."Äô Mrs. Hayes ... more information

A Revolutionary War general from Massachusetts, Heath fought at Bunker Hill. In January 1777, Heath, with 6,000 troops, so bungled the attack on Fort Independence in New York, garrisoned by 2,000 troops, that Washington reprimanded him. He was placed in command of the Eastern district stationed in Boston. <P> ALS. 1pg. 8" x 12 ‰ˆ". May 7, 1785. Roxbury. A scarce autograph letter signed <I>"<B>W Heath</B>"</I> to Boston resident Thomas Ivey. Heath ... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5" x 8" . June 15, 1868. Washington. An autograph letter signed " T.A. Hendricks" on Senate letterhead. He wrote to John J. Taylor: " It gave me much pleasure this morning to receive your kind note of the 13th. You name" the memory of better days "Äi of happier times. I have not at any time despaired of the" of Constitutional government but now I am hopeful if not confident that the next verdict of the people will bring it about. Should I be at ... more information

SB. 588pp. No place. No date. A first edition of Me signed " Katharine Hepburn" on the title page, opposite a fine photograph of her. The book is in mint condition, despite the owner"Äôs signature on the endpage. There is some very light wear to the dust jacket, including the remnants of a sticker over the price. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. February 18, 1999. No place. A typed letter signed " Charlton Heston" to someone inquiring about joining the NRA. In part: " Thanks for your warm letter and for your interest in joining the NRA: I"Äôd be glad to have you and your gun club join me in defense of the Second Amendment." Heston was president of the National Rifle Association from 1998-2003. Typed on Heston"Äôs personal letterhead, the letter is in fine condition. ... more information

ALS. 1pg. February 25, 1975. Italy. An autograph letter signed " Thor Heyerdahl" to John Meek of Ontario, Canada: " This is a sample of my handwriting to replace what you lost in the fire." Written on Heyerdahl"Äôs personal letterhead, the letter is in fine condition. ... more information

Hicks was an author and social commentator; he wrote <I>The Great Tradition</I> and <I>John Reed: The Making of a Revolutionary</I>. <P> TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 6". October 14, 1938. Waban, MA. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>Granville Hicks</B>"</I> in blue pencil: <I>"You didn't enclose the enclosure! Never mind! I will try to get in the see you some time soon, though, as you realize, I'm pretty busy. I'd li... more information

Hilton worked as his father's store before expanding it and eventually deciding to enter the hotel business. His purchase of the Mobley Hotel in Cisco, Texas in 1919 was the first of many hotel purchases that led to the formation of the Hilton Hotels Corporation in 1946. The chain now has over 500 hotels around the world and Hilton's estate has a net worth of over $300 million. <P> TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ". May 8, 1957. Beverly Hills, CA. A typed letter signed ... more information

Hobson was an admiral in the United States Navy and a congressman representing Alabama from 1905-1915. Throughout his tenure as a congressman he worked to expand the naval power of the United States. In 1933 he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in the Spanish-American War. <P> TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10 ‰ˆ". March 20, 1907. Washington D.C. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>R.P. Hobson</B>"</I> addressed to New York lawyer and peace ad... more information