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

TLS. 1pg. January 22, 1923. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed “Emory Land” to Senator J. S. Frelinghuysen from New Jersey (1869-1948): “Referring to your note of 19 January, 1923, I take pleasure in advising you that the day after our delightful dinner at the Davidges. I took the matter of the battleship model up with Admiral Beuret, Chief Constructor, U.S. Navy, who has the matter under investigation at the present time. As I have been laid up with the grippe for the last five days, I don’t ... more information

1pg. 8" x 12 ½". 1st April 1870. Colonial Secretary's Office. A letter signed "Henry T. Irving Col. Secy" concerning a light ship near Sri Lanka: "Notice to Mariners Bay of Bengal Temporary Light near the Great Basses. With reference to the Notice issued by the Trinity House, London dated 29th October, 1869, which appeared in the Ceylon Government Gazette, of the 4th December 1869, it is hereby notified, for general information, that a Light Vessel, exhibiting at an elevation of 38 feet above the sea, a re... more information

Lauder was a famous comedian. An ink signature on a card. It is in very fine condition... more information

The son of a New Hampshire Governor, Badger fought in the Civil War. After that war, he was commissioned a lieutenant, assigned to the 6th Regiment of U.S. Infantry. Often stationed in Indian territory, he was later brevetted a captain for "gallant and meritorious services during the war." DS. 1pg. 11" x 16". 1883. Fort Leavenworth, KS. A partly printed document signed "Wm. Badger", the great military officer. It reads: "ABSTRACT OF FUNDS received from sales of Fuel, Forage, Straw, and other articles auth... more information

Light Horse Harry Lee" was an American patriot who fought as a cavalry commander in the Revolutionary War. During and after the war he also served as a member of the Continental Congress and governor of Virginia. Lee is best remembered for his famous eulogy for George Washington: "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen". He was the father of Robert E. Lee. ADS. 6pg. 7 ¼" x 9 ¼". July 23, 1812. Westmoreland County [Virginia]. A lengthy autograph manuscript signed "H Lee Jr... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. December 19, 1852. Rowley [Massachusetts]. An autograph letter signed “Thomas H. Adams” discussing the moderate earthquake that struck eastern Massachusetts on November 27, 1854: “I have not much news to write…that night at about half past seven I was up & walking acrost the room, when the house, store, tea kettle & almost everything in the house was shaken by an Earth quake, which took the folks out of bed like going to a…it lasted about a minute & a half & past off with ... more information

A rare and early letter by a University of Michigan student, discussing his try-outs for the famed basketball team. This letter was penned in 1907, just 15 years after Naismith's invention of the game. The student, named Glenn, states in part: “...Our class practices for basketball tonight but I don't believe I will go out for the team I don't care enough for it. I like to see the game but I don't believe I will play even if I was sure of making the team...”. The letter is in very fine condition overall... more information

(1816-1868). A German born American painter, Leutz is best remembered for "Washington Crossing The Delaware." He did other grand historical paintings, such as "Westward the Course of Empire Takes its Way" and a famous portrait of Chief Justice Taney. ADS. 1pg. 7 ¾" x 2". No date. No place. An autograph document signed "E.G. Leutz": "Mr. Minor Randolph Harrison Esqr is at my room at present E.G. Leutz" It is written on a slip of paper and there are five mounting remnants that show through to the front. I c... more information

An archive of bodybuilding materials put out by Earle Liederman’s company. It includes almost twenty postcards of him posing and doing various exercises. It also includes papers with a ten week training course; each has a photograph of Linderman in the upper right corner. The original mailing envelopes are included.... more information

LS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. August 5, 1869. Washington, DC. A letter signed “Geo. T. Metcalf” to Benson J. Lossing: “I am instructed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter…and to inform you that it would afford the Secretary of the Interior pleasure to furnish you with a copy of Schoolcraft’s History of the Indian Tribes of the United States, if it were in his power to do so; But, there is no copy of that publication in the custody of this Department, excepting one which is kept for official use.�... more information

ALS. 2pg. 8” x 12 ½”. New York. December 11, 1790. A fiery autograph letter signed “David L Clarkson” to New York financier Nicholas Low: “I am informed that you made a formal and public Protest against my abilities, as an officer on board the America; in order to paliate a dishonorable breach of engagement with our...who are men of Honour, and of course must have been exposed in their negotiation with you. You may set no value in Character, and therefore can feel no sentinels of delicacy to ... more information

Low was a New York merchant and legislator. He favored independence and after the war, was elected director of the Bank of New York and the Bank of the United States. He attended the New York state constitutional convention and was a supporter of the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures. He spent his later life in land speculation. DS. 1pg. 7 ½" x 4". February 10, 1786. New York, NY. A document signed "Nicholas Low" ordering pay to "Lewis Ogden" and "Richard Soderstrom": "Please to pay Mr. Lewis ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ½” x 7 ¾”. No date. No place. An autograph letter signed “J.R. Lowell” to Andrew Preston Peabody, an acting President of Harvard University: “As the Committee of Examination have been notified to be here at 10 o’clock tomorrow, I of course told Mr. Bocher that any change of hour was out of the question.” The letter has dark ink and is tipped to a larger sheet; it is in very good condition with a couple of stains.... more information

An archive of three letters and one invitation from Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy, all to Colonel William Church: ALS. 3pg. 6” x 8”. April 1916. New York. An autograph letter signed “Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy”: “My dear Colonel, I got your kind letters. Our beloved friend John Burroughs is coming to N.Y. to celebrate his birthday here and will stay with me for several days. I telephoned to your son about finding a day for lunch. Mr. Burroughs has expressed the desire to have you here again and would ... more information