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

Nast's political cartoons started in <I>Harpers Weekly</I> in the 1860s and were very pro-Union. He popularized the donkey as the symbol of the Democrats and the elephant for the Republicans. <P> LS. 1pg. 5" x 8". September 19th, 1882. Morristown, N.J. A letter signed <I>"<B>Th: Nast</B>"</I> to the Reverend F.A. Bisbie: <I>"I have not lectured since my first season of '73 & '74, and do not have any idea that I shall t... more information

DS. 1pg. 8" x 3" . November 4, 1892. Morristown, N.J. A First National Bank of Morristown check signed " Th: Nast" . He paid the bearer fifty dollars. The check is cut cancelled and the sea foam green paper is in very fine condition with a couple of faint folds. ... more information

A Supreme Court Justice, Nelson was appointed to the High Court by President Tyler. He distinguished himself as an ethical judge and an expert in patent, maritime and international law. Later in life, he helped settle the Alabama claims arising from the Civil War. <P> DS. 1pg. 13" x 10 ‰ˆ". October 26, 1838. New York. A vellum document signed twice <I>"<B>Samuel Nelson</B>"</I> authorizing William H. Wilson to argue before the Supreme Court of New... more information

Nicholson was a Revolutionary-era Pennsylvania state official. He partnered with Robert Morris in western land speculation that bankrupted both. He was sent to debtor's prison in 1800 and died there shortly thereafter. <P> ADS. 1pg. 8 ‰¾" x 8. Jany 21, 1783. Comptr Generals Office Phiada. A very rare autograph document signed <I>"<B>Jno Nicholson</B>"</I>: <I>"Capt Joseph Blewer Esqr acknowledges to have recd the sum of four thousand f... more information

An autograph letter signed " John Niles" as United States Senator concerning Whig politics and the tariff: " " In regard to the compliment from Mr. [Henry] Clay in relation to my course on the tariff out of "Äô46, I do, as you suppose, appreciate it "Äoaccording to the source"Äô from a distance of course. So far as regard to Mr. Clay, as one honest & sincere friend of the industry of his country, and of the rights & interest of the lab... more information

Niles was an American folk composer and vocalist. Called the "Dean of American Balladeers," he is best known for his song "Go 'Way from My Window," as well as many traditional ballads of the Appalachian region. <P> TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 10 ‰¾". No date. New York. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>Jack</B>"</I> in pencil to political cartoonist Abian A. "Wally" Wallgren: <I>"Saw Lee... He likes the m... more information

An archive of eight manuscripts by John Jacob Niles to Ken Stuart, the former Editor-in-Chief of Schirmer Books, a publishing company in New York. It concerns publishing his autobiography; Schirmer Books published several of Niles"Äô compositions, but his autobiography was never published by any company. : a) TLS. 1pg. 8 1/2" x 11" . May 25, 1977. Lexington, Kentucky. A typed-letter " John Niles" : " As I proceed with the second volume of my autobiography"... more information

Nimitz headed the Pacific Fleet during World War II. He rebuilt the fleet after it was destroyed at Pearl Harbor and developed the successful strategy of island hopping. <P> <B>ISOROKU YAMAMOTO</B> (1884-1943). Yamamoto was a Japanese admiral who originally resisted the idea of going to war with the United States but planned the Pearl Harbor attack. His plane was shot down by American fighters after they learned of his location. <P> PS. 7" x 10". No date. No place. A colo... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 9 ‰ˆ" . June 8, 1944. No place. A typed letter signed " C.W. Nimitz" to Sister Magdalen at a Chicago monastery, the Monastery of St. Mary Magdalen: " Many thanks for your inspiring and friendly letter of May 30, with the Sacred Heart badge. I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness in sending it to me. The spirit of your community of fifty-six Sisters in offering prayers for the officers in the armed forces is laudable, and I extend my thanks to all of ... more information

ALS. 2pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7" . No Date. No Place. An autograph letter signed " Pat" to Ms. Mary Curtis: " Please be assured that I always enjoy hearing from you! So far I have been successful in answering letters promptly, but now find that the mail bags which "Äogreet"Äô me upon each arrival home seem overwhelming. At any rate, many thanks for your inspiring messages and your loyal good wishes." Written on stationery adorned " Mrs. Rich... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰ˆ" x 7 ‰ˆ" . December 1974. La Casa Pacifica. An autograph letter signed " Pat Nixon" to Perkins and Katharine McGuire just after her husband resigned the Presidency: " We always know Christmas is near when your traditional gift of maple syrup arrives! It is always enjoyed with appreciation and happy thoughts of your kindness. With warm best wishes for you in the New Year. Devotedly, Pat Nixon" . Perkins McGuire served as the Assistant S... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¼" x 9 ‰ˆ" . February 12, 1969. The White House. A typed letter signed " Pat" to Katharine McGuire just weeks after becoming First Lady: " I shall be most happy to have my name listed as an honorary sponsor of the annual House and Embassy Tour on March twenty-ninth. It will be a pleasure for me to be associated in this limited way with one of the most important programs of the Board of Managers of the Washington Home for Incurables" . Pe... more information

Nixon was the Thirty-Seventh President. <P> TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 9". January 2, 1991. Woodcliff Lake, NJ. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>RN</B>"</I> to Pennsylvania Congressman Bud Shuster: <I>"I thought you might be interested in seeing some unconventional wisdom on foreign and domestic issues. Best wishes for the New Year."</I> Typed on Nixon's personal letterhead, the letter is in excellent condition. In 1990, Nixon publi... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 9" . December 19, 1972. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " RN" as President to E. Perkins McGuire & his wife, Katherine: " Pat and I are delighted to be remembered again, as the holidays approach, with a gift of maple syrup. We join in thanking you for your friendliness in adding to the joys of the festive season and we want you to know of our deep appreciation. This not also brings our warm good wishes for a happy Christmas and New Year ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 9" . January 4, 1971. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " RN" as President to E. Perkins McGuire, affectionately called " Perk:" " Rose has given me the maple syrup which you were kind enough to send to me, and I am particularly grateful for the personal effort you made to see that this special treat reached me in good order. Pat joins me in sending our warmest good wishes for the New Year to Katherine and to you." Perkins ser... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 9" . July 22, 1969. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " RN" as President to E. Perkins McGuire, affectionately referred to as " Perk:" " Before departing on our round-the-world trip, I wanted you to know that Pat and I are both pleased to learn that you are progressing rapidly since your recent hospitalization and that you are now back at your desk on a part-time basis. This is good news indeed. Although there is always a tendency t... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . January 23, 1968. New York, NY. A typed letter signed " Dick" to E. Perkins McGuire about a year before Nixon was inaugurated: " Maury Stans has told me of the additional assistance you have been in his fund-raising activities. This note is to express my deep personal appreciation for your confidence and support as well as that of the members of your District of Columbia Committee." Perkins served as the Assistant Secretar... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10" . April 8, 1968. New York, NY. A typed letter signed " Dick" to E. Perkins McGuire, affectionately referred to as " Perk:" " I have learned of your outstanding work and effectiveness in assembling a Republican Convention delegation from the District of Columbia which includes the major factions of our Party in the District and which lays the foundation for a unified effort in the general election. Congratulations, and many thanks. I... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10" . June 1, 1968. New York, NY. A typed letter signed " Dick" to E. Perkins McGuire, affectionately referred to as " Perk:" " This is just a note to congratulate you on your election as a delegate to our National Convention in Miami Beach. Your work on behalf of the Republican Party in Washington makes it most fitting that you should have the responsibility to help select the man who will be the next President of the United States. A... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . August 11, 1980. New York. A typed letter signed " Richard Nixon" on his personal letterhead to Pasquale Mennone of New Jersey: " Because of the heavy volume of mail, this is the first opportunity I have had to tell you how much I appreciated your very thoughtful letter. I am enclosing an autographed bookplate for The Real War as you requested. Mrs. Nixon joins me in extending our best wishes." The letter has three folds ... more information