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

ALS. 2pg. 8" x 10". Novr 24, 1863. New York. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>A.W. Thompson</B>"</I> to the Honorable A.D. Russell about the transcontinental railroad: <I>"In answer to your inquiry, I would suggest the following to guard against refusal because of the near session of Congress. 1st. To sustain the proposed contract. It is clearly within the power of the Secy of War to provide the most expeditions and cheapest modes of transportation &a... more information

ALS. 1pg. 4 ‰¾" x 6 ‰ˆ" . November 2, 1912. Brooklyn. An autograph letter signed " William Ramsay" to Reverend Berolzheimer: " As soon as I return to London (we sail on the 9th inst.) I will look out & send you copies of my writings. Some, I am afraid, must be omitted as they are no longer in print, but I will do what I can." The letter has dark ink and is in fine condition. ... more information

Signature. 1pg. No Date. No Place. The signature " James Randall" in good condition removed from a larger document. ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . February 16, 1829. Washington. An autograph letter signed " J.R. of Roanoake" and franked " J Randolph" on the address leaf. He wrote to Henry N. Watkins of Prince Edward Court House in Virginia: " I return you Mr. Bradshaw"Äôs letter with an apology for not having done it before. I sincerely regret that it is not in my power to serve one who appears to be a very deserving young man. But I find it impossible to approaching of th... more information

Signed card. 1pg. Apr 10, 1981. California. A get-well card signed <I>"<B>Michael</B>"</I>, addressed to James Brady. The handwritten note inside the colorful, religious card states <I>"Hi Jim and Sarah, Out thoughts are with you so often, I just wanted you to know. We're so pleased Jim is doing so well and only pray that every day get better. Sincerely, <B>Michael</B>, Colleen and Cameron Reagan"</I>. It is accompanied by the original... more information

IPS. 10" x 8" . No date. No place. A photograph signed " Nancy Reagan" inscribed to Sarah Brady. The image shows Nancy Reagan greeting Sarah Brady indoors. It is in pristine condition. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" " x 9" . February 28, 1986. Washington. A typed letter signed " Ron" as President to Kitty Carlisle Hart: " It was great to hear from you, and I"Äôm more than happy that you didn"Äôt object to my story about Moss. You are right about "Äothose times"Äô and laughter. I don"Äôt know about you, but I"Äôm not very proud of today"Äôs Hollywood &... more information

ALS. 1pg. 4" x 6" . No date [July 18, 1988]. No place. A rare autograph letter signed " Ronald Reagan" as President on a " Ronald Reagan" card. He answered a letter from Dale Hackbart of West Des Moines, Iowa about the date of an early photograph of Reagan. The President penned in brown ink " Dear Dale Hackbart, Thank you for your letter & forgive me for being so late in getting back to you. Some times it takes a while for mail to get through the bureaucracy. ... more information

DS. 2pg. 8" x 5" . January 8, 1855. Ilion [New York]. A promissory note signed " E. Remington" twice, once on the front and once on the back. He promised " Thirty days from date the Ilion Bank promise to pay to the order of E Remington J Ingersoll LL Merry & JH Rasback five thousand dollars at the Herkimer County Bank for Value Recd. with use." The document is in fair condition overall, with professionally repaired tears, overall soiling and staining to the right mar... more information

Due to repressive constraints on the middle and working classes, such as the requirement of being a landowner in order to vote. and poor economic conditions throughout the country, the peasantry staged a protest against the powers that be in France, which ultimately turned bloody and led to yet another revolution in France. These events spawned the disorganized Second Republic, which caused the infamous "June Days" that ultimately led to Napoleon III coming to power. Universal male suffrage, howe... more information

a) ALS. 1pg. 4 ‰¾" x 7 ‰¾" . April 7, 1876. London, England. An autograph letter signed " B. W. Richardson" written from his first London residence, 12 Hinde Street: " I have been in" for some days past but am back to work now. If it will do I can have first article for good wards ready for you on this day week. Please do let me know. The school book is jolly and capitally. I like it so far very much." The letter is in very fine condition... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . September 3, 1963. New York. A typed letter signed " Eddie Rickenbacker" to George Demass of Oswego; it is on his colorful " Eastern Air Lines" letterhead: " I appreciate very much your kind invitation of August 31 to be with you at the annual Walker Memorial Day Service, May 30, 1964. Unfortunately, that is too far into the future for me to make any positive commitment at this time, illustrated by the fact that I am i... more information

An American cartoonist, Ripley fascinated the public with volumes of strange and unusual facts. <P> SB. 172pg. N.d. N.p. A <I>Believe It Or Not!</I> book signed <I>"To Josephine McVey with best wishes of <B>Ripley</B>"</I> on the endpage. The autograph is dark and large. This volume is the twenty-first printing done in January 1931. There is no dustjacket, and there is light wear to the spine and edges; the interior pages are in fine condition overall ... more information

SB. 264pg. 1979. No place. A first edition Drawings And Digressions inscribed " To Pearl Keep Looking Larry Rivers" on the half title page. The book is bound in green cloth and has the original dust jacket in very fine condition. The book contains 285 drawings, and the two of African-American poet Amiri Baraka are signed by him. The book is in very fine condition. Besides Drawings and Digressions, there are three separate signed prints. One is entitled " Portrait of LeRoi Jones" ... more information

A versatile entertainer, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was a pre-eminent tap dancer and starred in numerous films. <P> PS. 8" x 10". No date. No place. A black and white studio close-up photograph inscribed <I>"To E.B. Holloway Wishing you the best of everything. Your pal <B>Bo</B>"</I>. He signed along the brim of his fedora and the writing is in dark blue ink. The image has some wear and staining to the edges, but is in fine condition with an attrac... more information

A versatile entertainer, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was a pre-eminent tap dancer and starred in numerous films. <P> PS. 8" x 10". No date. No place. A black and white studio photograph inscribed <I>"Just a few taps for my Pal E.B. Halloway with best wishes always <B>Bill Robinson</B>"</I>. The image shows Robinson tap dancing. It is signed to the right of his body and the inscription and signature are a bit light. The image has a crease at the bott... more information

Two Eleanor Roosevelt signed letters in a first edition of her book This I Remember: a) TLS. 1pg. 6" x 7" . July 18, 1950. New York. A typed letter signed " Eleanor Roosevelt" on " Val Kill Cottage" stationery. She wrote to Marion K. Garrison of West Orange, New Jersey: " Dear Mrs. Garrison: You were very kind to send such lovely flowers to Mrs. Parish"Äôs funeral and I deeply appreciate your thought. It is sad to lose a member of the family. With ... more information

Signature. 5 ‰¼" x 3" . No date. No place. A signature " Eleanor Roosevelt" in blue ink on the back of an Israeli bonds form. Two pieces of tape at the top and bottom affect nothing. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6" x 9 ‰¼" . December 14, 1940. Washington. A typed letter signed " Eleanor Roosevelt" on White House letterhead to Eddie: " If you are going to be in Washington on Christmas, I hope you will join us for Christmas dinner at 7:30 here at the White House. Looking forward to having you with us" " . The letter has two folds and is in very fine condition. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 9" . February 4, 1936. Washington. A typed letter signed " As ever FDR" to his longtime friend and law partner, Basil O"ÄôConnor: " Your kind birthday message send through Miss LeHand made me very happy indeed. Ever so many thanks for your thought of me." Roosevelt crossed out the conclusion, wrote " As ever" and then signed the letter. There are " Received" stamps at the top margin but it is in fine condition. ... more information