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 day... more information

Signed book. 7" x 10" . March 1885. A Century Illustrated magazine signed on the top of the front cover " With the writers respects SP Langley" . This magazine was published in March 1885 and contains Langley"Äôs article " The New Astronomy." There are also articles by notes psychologist Henry James and author William Dean Howells, including a serial of his noted " The Rise of Silas Lapham." The paper covers have wear and chips, but the inside ... more information

1pg. 8" x 12 ‰ˆ". 1st April 1870. Colonial Secretary's Office. A letter signed <I>"<B>Henry T. Irving</B> Col. Secy"</I> concerning a light ship near Sri Lanka: <I>"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 info... more information

Lauder was a famous comedian. <P> 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." <P> DS. 1pg. 11" x 16". 1883. Fort Leavenworth, KS. A partly printed document signed <I>"<B>Wm. Badger</B>"</I>, the great military officer. It reads: <I>... 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. <P> ADS. 6pg. 7 ‰¼" x 9 ‰¼". July 23, 1812. Westmoreland County ... more information

<P> ALS. 1pg. 8" x 10". Washington, D.C. April, 1, 1862. An autograph letter <I>"<B>E.D. Webster</B>"</I>, the secretary of the Office of the Commission Relating to State Prisoners. The letter is addressed to Reuben Walworth, the last chancellor of New York state. Mr. Walworth's son, Mansfield, was arrested for aiding a southern spy, a woman by the name of Morris: <I>"Herewith I have the honor to enclose, by direction of the Commissioners, Ma... more information

(WOMAN LETTER). ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰¾" x 4 ‰¾" . August 4, 1652. No place [but likely England]. A very early autograph letter signed " Sarah Deacon" to her cousin Sarah: " I received your letter and taken that you sent me and give you many thanks for your remembrance. I desire to be remembered to my uncle and aunt and the rest of my cousins. I sent that you small token here inclosed and would have sent you a better is at present I could have sent it. But&quo... 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 ve... more information

1883, Baltimore. An unusual letterhead for <I>" Wooldridge Travers & Co" Importers of Orchilla Guano" </I>. Orchilla appears to be a bird from the Canary Islands, but I would hate to be on that boat, shipping it all the way across the Atlantic to Baltimore. The letter was once folded and has a slight tear that affects nothing. An unusual piece. ... 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. <P> ADS. 1pg. 7 ‰¾" x 2". No date. No place. An autograph document signed <I>"<B>E.G. Leutz</B>"</I>: <I>"Mr. Minor Randolph Harrison Esqr is at my room at present <... more information

An American author, he wrote <I>Babbitt</I>, <I>Elmer Gantry</I>, and <I>Main Street</I>, and was the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. <P> ALS. 2pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ". September 25 [no year, but probably 1940]. New York City. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>SL</B>"</I> to Father Edward J. Murphy: <I>"It looks as tho</I> [sic] <I>Lewis Browne (read his 'Th... more information

Signature. No date. No place. A signature " Robert T Lincoln" on a small card. ... more information

An archive of letters from Lindbergh to Dr. Ellis concerning the Lindbergh"Äôs donation of their New Jersey estate, High Fields, to the State of New Jersey. This was the infamous house where their son Charles Jr. was kidnapped and the Lindberghs wanted nothing to do with the estate afterwards. They surrendered it to the state where it remains a home for troubled youth. The letters, all addressed to Ellis, include: a) TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . September 20, 1940. Hunti... more information

DS. 1pp. 8" x 3 ‰¼" . November 16, 1801. City of New York. An early New York document signed " Edw Livingston" : " To Daniel Phoenix, Treasurer Pay to John W Ellsworth Five dollars and sixty two cents for repairing public lamps" . The document is in fine condition with dark writing. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . November 3, 1911. Sonoma County, California. A typed letter signed " Jack London" addressed to Mr. Chapman: " As I understand, you want short stories of mine which have been published in book form. Please find as per inclosed list eleven collections of short stories which could be chosen from. The rights in these stories have not reverted to me; but if you will say what you feel willing to pay, I will go ahead and see if I can arrange with the... more information

AQS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 4 ‰ˆ" . May 1857. No place. An autograph quotation signed " Henry W. Longfellow" with the opening lines of his poem " Excelsior!" : " The shades of night were falling fast, As through an Alpine village passed A youth, who bore, 'mid snow and ice, A banner with the strange device, Excelsior!" The paper has been attached to a thicker sheet and is in fine condition overall with dark ink. ... more information

ALS. 4pg. 5" x 8" . May 23, 1863. Humphrey Station Parish of St. James Louisiana. An autograph letter signed " Radijah" to his sister: " I meant to have written you again before this time My only excuse is that we have been almost constantly on the move for the last six weeks We returned yesterday from quite an important expedition. Were out just two weeks. Probably you will see accounts of it in the papers. The Cavalry were under the command of Col. [Edmund Jackson] Da... more information

ALS. 2pg. 8" x 12 ‰ˆ" . 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 fe... 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. <P> DS. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 4". February 10, 1786. New York, NY. A document signed <I>"<B>Nicholas Low</B>"</I> ord... more information