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

ALS. 2pg. 5 ‰¼" x 7" . January 7, 1904. Cambridge. An autograph letter signed " Wm James" to an unnamed correspondent: " I have nothing to say to your two questions about the reunion of the Catholic & Protestant Churches, except that it seems to me wholly undesirable, and that in English speaking countries (save for a small fraction of the Anglican Church). Such a reunion is practically so outside of possibility that to discuss it would be absurd." The le... more information

AD. 1pg. 8" x 10" . May 1850. New York. An autograph document concerning the move of B"ÄôNai Jeshurun in 1850: " In matter of petition B"ÄôNai Jeshurun of the City of New York" Get power to sell property in Elm St for the following reasons "Äi there has become several nuisances in vicinity machine shops & c chief supporters in congregation have moved up town, & say that unless we move up town they will build one for themselves. On a/c... more information

a) TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . January 10, 1940. New York. A typed letter signed " John D. Rockefeller, Jr." to Ward N. Madison of the Rockefeller Foundation in New York City: " I am glad to receive your letter of December 19th and to hear how you are getting on. It is gratifying to know that you are happy in your work. But that could not easily be otherwise with so fine a chief as Dr. Mann. Please accept my best wishes for your health, prosperity, and happiness in the New Year.&qu... more information

Lady Bird Johnson was First Lady, wife of Lyndon Johnson. <P> PS. 11" x 14". No date [circa 1981]. No place. An oversized black and white photograph signed <I>"For Catharine La Croix with all good wishes <B>Lady Bird Johnson</B>"</I>. The pose shows her sitting in a chair. It is accompanied by a 1981 letter from the LBJ Library. It is in extremely fine condition ... more information

SB. 636pg. No date. No place. A first edition of The Vantage Point signed " Lyndon B. Johnson" on the half-title page with one of his bookplates; the plate has the Presidential seal and his initials in gold. The book is in very fine condition overall; the dustjacket has some light white markings and a short red marker stain on the spine of the jacket. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . March 17, 1949. Atlanta. A typed letter signed " Bob" on his " Jones, Williams and Dorsey" stationery. He wrote to Rufus E. Brown, the manager of Coca-Cola in Rutland, Vermont: " I would like you to tell me about the item of $45.52 for silverware for a wedding present. The Community Chest contribution is all right provided this is the total for the year and not a quarterly or semi-annual payment. From now on, consult me about expen... more information

DS. 2pg. 11" x 17" . September 22, 1845. No place [likey Chicago or Milwaukee]. A land document signed " Walter L. Newberry" and " Julia B. Newberry" . The Newberrys purchased from Lieutenant Garrett Barry land in Milwaukee County in Wisconsin Territory that was granted to him for military service. On the back is a signature " S. Juneau Reg Mil Co" below an acknowledgement that the deed was recorded. The partly printed document is large and in fine condition w... more information