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. Signed Stock. 1pp. 10 ½" x 7". Dec 30 1880. No place. A Homestake Mining Company stock signed "J B Haggin" as President. He issued thirty-three shares, and the stock was punch and stamp cancelled. It is in fine condition overall... more information

D. 1pg. 6” x 7”. May 8, 1760. Boston. A bill for goods related to John Hancock. It states in part: “Mr. Peter Verstille Bost. of John Hancock Jr. Boston May 8, 1760” and shows that 25 pounds were owed for women’s cotton hose, children’s woodstick fans, ebony, ribbon, gauze and other sundry items. Verstille was an early Boston merchant. The document is in fine condition with the lower left corner being clipped, though it affects no text.... more information

Archive. 3pg. 1930-1932. A pair of letters from Frank Hawks to Hiram Bingham written while Hawks was affiliated with The Texas Company (now Texaco) and Bingham was serving as a U.S. Senator and as President of the National Aeronautic Association. a) TLS. 1 pg. May 12, 1930. New York, New York. A typed letter signed “Frank M. Hawks” on “The Texas Company” letterhead and bearing a “received” stamp: “…It would seem to me rather a graceful gesture to replace the late Count de la Vaulx with a re... more information

Partial ALS. 1pg. 4” x 4”. No date. No place. The conclusion of an autograph letter signed “Daniel Heinsius”. The language is presumably Latin, and there is a transcription on the verso.... more information

SB. 568pp. No date. No place. A Catch-22 signed “Joseph Heller” in blue ballpoint ink on the endpage page. This classic novel is an Everyman’s Library edition printed in 1995. Light wear to the top and bottom of the dustjacket, but in fine condition.... 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’s 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’d 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’s 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’s personal letterhead, the letter is in fine condition.... more information

Hicks was an author and social commentator; he wrote The Great Tradition and John Reed: The Making of a Revolutionary. TLS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 6". October 14, 1938. Waban, MA. A typed letter signed "Granville Hicks" in blue pencil: "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 like to talk about the forums and about our mutual friends. I should like to know what Eleanor Bisbee is doing and how she is. She is quite righ... more information

PS. 6” x 9”. No date. No place. A black and white magazine photograph signed “E Hillary” in black ink on the lower margin. It shows him in academic wear, as he was receiving an honorary Doctorate of Laws. The image is in very fine condition.... more information

ALS. 1pg. 7 ¾” x 12 ½”. March 31, 1853. Plymouth [Connecticut]. A rare autograph letter signed “Silas Hoadley” to James M. Bunce, the president of the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad: “Would state in reply to yours of the 26th inst that have had a conference this day with Mr. Bronson (1st Select Man of Waterbury) and several others who expressed the opinion that the road down the brook from my place to Waterville could not consistently be blocked up so as to prevent the travel, that ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8” x 5”. October 26, 1900. Worcester, Ma. A typed letter signed “Geo F. Hoar” to “Sigourney W. Fay, Esq.” The letter is written on official “Committee on the Judiciary: United States Senate” letterhead: “I am exceedingly touched by your kind and cordial approval of my humble tribute to President McKinley.” That same year, President McKinley won re-election, beating the Democratic nominee, William Jennings Bryan. George Hoar was campaigning and paying tribute to a man whose ... 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. TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10 ½". March 20, 1907. Washington D.C. A typed letter signed "R.P. Hobson" addressed to New York lawyer and peace advocate Hayne Davis: "My plans have finally been settled. I go to the Education... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 5 ½”. December 28, 1908. Washington D.C. A typed letter signed “R.P. Hobson” addressed to John Aitken of Carbondale, Pennsylvania; he communicated on “House of Representatives” letterhead: “…I assure you I should be very glad to attend the annual banquet of your Merchants Association. My fee is $150.00” There is some fading to the typing and two vertical mailing folds, and it is in fine condition.... more information

PS. 3 ½” x 4 ½”. No date [circa 1955]. New York. A photograph signed “To Mrs. John T. Willis with kind regards Hans Hoffman” on the verso. The black and white portrait shows an older painter standing. The signed image is accompanied by a March 27, 1955 letter from his wife Maria to Mrs. Willis, as well as the original envelope.... more information

Born in Dublin, Texas, Hogan became a professional golfer when he was nineteen. Known as one of the greatest golfers of all time, Hogan won over sixty-three golf tournaments between 1938 and 1959, including ten in 1948 alone. TDS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 11". November 18, 1981. Forth Worth. A partially-printed typed document signed "Ben Hogan" twice, completely in his handwriting: "The undersigned hereby claims an exemption from payment of taxes under Chapter 20, Title 122 A, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, for the... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ½” x 3 ¼”. August 12, 1943. Newfoundland, New Jersey. An autograph letter signed “Prince Huburtus Hohenzollern” to a man in Jersey City. It was written on a penny postcard: “I was very glad to receive your message of approval and I want to thank you warmly for your good and kind words. We must all hope and pray that God will be merciful with this world and help men to return to the basic ideas of justice and peace. Thanking you again for your encouraging lines…”. Two months ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 11”. August 24, 1919. New York City. A typed letter signed “Cl M Holland” on “New York State Bridge & Tunnel Commission and New Jersey Interstate Bridge and Tunnel Commission” stationery. He wrote to the Press Association Compilers: “I am under the impression that I have sent you data for use in the revised edition of ‘Appleton’s Cyclopedia of American Biography’. If, however, you find that I have not done so and will send me another blank, I shall be very glad to fi... more information

ALS. 1pg. 4 ½” x 7”. June 19, 1892. Beverly Farms, Mass. An autograph letter signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes” to an unidentified correspondent: “If you will send word to Mssrs. Hougton, Mifflin & Co No 4 Park Street what books of mine you wish to order and that they are to keep them until I call at the office and write in them, as you request, your wish will be attended to.” It is in fine condition.... more information

DS. 1pg. 7 ½” x 3”. March 15, 1768. Boston. A document signed “Edwd. Holyoke” addressed to Joshua Pico: “Bot of Nath Loring 3 bushels Salt @ 2/8”. The document has a chipped right margin and a professional repair to the verso to strengthen a split. The condition is very good.... more information