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

Sangster was an American writer and editor, her works were often influenced by Christianity. <P> ALS. 1pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7". N.d. New York. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Margaret E. Sangster</B>"</I> to <I>"Margie"</I>: <I>"Over and over I thank you for the beautiful picture, one of my very dearest treasures this Christmas tide."</I> It is in very fine condition ... more information

SB. 191 pg. 5 ‰¾" x 8 ‰ˆ" . No date. No place. A book Putting Electrons To Work inscribed on the first end page " To Murray & Flo With all good wishes Dave" . The hardcover book was written by John Tebbel and published in 1963. There is some wear to the dustjacket but it is in fine condition. ... more information

TLS. 5pg. 8" x 10" . January 31, 1949. Witham, Essex, England. A very lengthy typed letter signed " Dorothy L. Sayers" to Dr. S.J. Curtis of the University of Leeds, discussing her views on Dante, scholarship, and philosophy. In part: " By the way, some people might fall on you for saying that Dante was "Äousually so well-informed."Äô There are gaps in his information, on which certain critics (Mandonnet is one) are apt to lay stress. But he is gener... more information

Schuyler became the first president of the Illinois Central Railroad, earning the title "America's First Railroad King." <P> An <B>Illinois Central Railroad Company</B> bond for $1,000 signed by <B>Robert Schuyler</B> as president. The bond is pen and stamp cancelled, including ink cancellations through the signature. The document is a uniform blue color; the two slightly different colors on the scan is a result of "pasting" together the two halves of t... more information

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Founded in 1847 by <B>Mary Baker Eddy</B> (1821-1910) in 1879, Christian Science follows the basic tenants of Protestant Christianity, but uses Jesus's story as an example of the ideal mind humans must attain in order to overcome mortal limits. Through prayer, disease can be cured and a greater understanding of the world can be reached. Eddy's 1875 work <I>Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures</I> is the utmost authority on the beliefs and practices of the movement. ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰¾" x 7 ‰¼" . August 17, 1934. Malvern. An autograph letter signed " G. Bernard Shaw" to Postmistress Jisbella Lyth in Ayot St. Lawrence. He wrote on the back of a photographic postcard: " Dear Mrs. Lyth Never mind: the newspapers always improve a story; and this one will do the village no harm. I am quite sure you are as innocent of the affair as I am myself. Thank you for letting me know about it. Faithfully G. Bernard Shaw" . The ... more information

Signature. No date. Ohio. A signature " John Sherman" on a small card. ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰ˆ" x 8 ‰ˆ" . May 11, 1875. St. Louis. An autograph letter signed " W.T. Sherman General" on " Headquarters Army of the United States" letterhead. He wrote to Appleton and Company in New York City: " Please deliver on the order of John Hite a copy of my Memoirs, for Colonel Ferdinand Lecompte of Lauserne [Lucerne]" & charge same to me." Sherman published his memoirs in 1875. Ferdinand Lecompte was a Swiss military offi... more information

Sikorsky was a Russian born aeronautics genius whose VS-300 was the first successful helicopter developed. <P> TLS. 1pg. 7" x 10 ‰¼". February 25, 1943. Bridgeport, CT. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>I. Sikorsky</B>"</I> to <I>"Dr. George Grebenstchikoff"</I>. Grebenstchikoff was a Serbian-born novelist who, in 1925, founded an artist's asylum in the woods of Southbury, Connecticut along with Illya Tolstoy, who was Leo To... more information

An author, Singer wrote many novels, stories, children's books, and memoirs. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1978. <P> TLS. 1pg. 7" x 10 ‰ˆ". December 20, 1966. New York. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>Isaac B. Singer</B>"</I> addressed to <I>"Mr. Cook"</I> in reference to his 1966 memoir, <I>In My Father's Court</I>: <I>"I was very happy to receive your good letter and the kind wo... more information

John was the brother of Samuel Slater, the founder of the American cotton industry. Like Samuel, John Slater emigrated from England around 1804, and brought with him the secret knowledge of yarn and cloth manufacturing. He eventually set up an enormously successful manufacturing concern with his brother in Smithfield (later Slatersville), Rhode Island, and East Webster, Massachusetts. <P> Letter. 2pg. 15" x 9 ‰ˆ". March 23, 1815. Boston. This letter, from the firm of <I>&quo... more information

ALS. 2pg. 7 ‰¾" x 9 ‰ˆ" . 12 Jan 1806. Princeton. An autograph letter signed " Jn Clarke" to his brother Samuel Clarke in Philadelphia: " I have put of writing to you...Mr Jones Will which no doubt you feel interested in hearing. As it is short I will give it you verbatim after leaving out the periods. After my Funeral charges & all other of my just debts are paid out of my personal estate I give unto my only son Stephen Jones all my now dwelling plan... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5" x 8" . July 14, 1872. Geneva, NY. An autograph letter signed " Gerrit Smith" : " Your esteemed letter is forwarded to me here where I am spending a few weeks with my daughter (Mrs. Miller) & her family. I am pleased to know that you like my speech to my neighbors. I congratulate you on your having two sons who will begin their political life by voting for President Grant. My namesake honors his name." Grant was re-elected in 1872. The letter is in very... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5" x 8" . October 5, 1870. No place. An autograph letter signed " Gerrit Smith" : " I thank you for writing me to speak in Brooklyn on temperance. I should like to do so "Äi but I cannot do any speaking before the election "Äi must all be in the country. My kind regards to your family..." . There is some light smudging to the autograph. ... more information

ANS. 1pg. 6" x 3" . May 7, 1797. No place. An autograph note signed " Jeremiah Smith" : " Recd of David Story eight Dollars which with five received of Mr. Leach is in full of all demands for my advice & fees in the action Dunbarton c McGuinn" . The document is in fine condition. ... more information

AMS. 2pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7 ‰ˆ" . 1877. No place. A fair copy of " America" signed " S.F. Smith 1832-1877" . He penned all four stanzas on two separate sheets and the entire text is displayed at once. Although Smith would often write out a couple of lines from " America" , he would not often give a complete holograph of the entire text, especially in his older age. The item is matted in blue and framed in dark brown to a size of nearly 22" by ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 8 ‰ˆ" . September 25, 1811. Holland House. An autograph letter signed " Sydney Smith" : " I beg leave to mention my intention of becoming a candidate for the office of Preacher to Loyd Inn "Äi and to solicit the honor of your support upon this occasion. Should I be so fortunate as to succeed, I hope that my candidate both as a gentleman, and a Clergyman will give the Society no cause to repent of their appointment." The let... more information

ALS. 2pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7 ‰ˆ" . May 11, 1830. The Charles W. Berkley House. An autograph letter signed " Sydney Smith" to Mr. Elliot: " I am very much obliged to Mrs. Elliot and your for your kind invitation. Today, I am so particularly engaged that I cannot avail myself of your kindness. In looking coolly into my own heart, I find that I am growing more and more careless of literature - in other words, I presume I am growing old and that the Lystole and Diastole... more information

A grouping of sixteen holiday cards sent by the famous artist Raphael Soyer. Some of them have inscriptions inside by Raphael or his wife. Most of these appear to have been sent in the Sixties and Seventies. All are in fine condition. ... more information