Titles starting with A from Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.

ALS. 1pg. 6 ½” x 4 ¼”. August 10, 1969. Washington, DC. An autograph letter signed “Abe Fortas” to Doctor Lent: “I had so hoped to be able to join you at Osbney Springs, but it now appears that it will not be possible. I’m so appreciative of your invitation. I should like nothing better that to be part of an orchestra under your baton (2d violin, last row!). Give Judy & Ron my greetings – and please let me know when you are in Washington.” Fortas resigned as an Associate Justice on Ma... more information

ALS. 6pg. 5 ¼” x 8”. February 2, 1884. Porto Santa Maria, Portugal. An autograph letter signed “Ant. F. Chavez” brimming with anti-Catholic sentiment. The author writes from jail after being accused of heresy. In part: “It seems to me very much just what the Romanists are trying to do in the Unity States if they can; and I think the best thing for the Christians to do and Christians ministers is to preach more and more the love of Christ instead of preaching decrees. The love of Christ will p... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 11”. February 12, 1945. No place. A typed letter signed “Frank Wagner” to the Secertary of the Navy James Forrestal. Wagner wrote on “United States Fleet Aircraft, Seventh Fleet” letterhead: “Your letter of 29 December 1944, regarding Douglas Dillon, has just reached me. Your letter asks whether I can make him available for assignment by you sometime in the next two or three months. Unfortunately for me the answer is obvious. If you need Doug Dillon I shall make him avai... more information

2pg. 8" x 12 ½". No Date. No Place. A manuscript signed "A.A. Eames" regarding the politics of admitting Oregon into the Union. In part: "The subject that I propose to you is the question of Oregon and a very important it is too. It is clear beyond calculation that if Oregon is not annexed to this government that Great [Britain] will have but if we want to own half of North American Land. England, the other then let England have Oregon, Texas, and Canada and Mexico too. But if we reflect back to annexation... more information

ANS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. July 3, 1855. New York. An autograph note signed “Fras C. Wemyss” two times. He penned at the bottom of a petition by the actress Mary Holl Cramer: “I Fras C. Wemyss, Secretary of the American Dramatic Fund Association do certify that Ms Mary Hill Cramer the Claimant has paid all money due to the fund, according to the Rules & Regulations of our Association up to this date. Fras C. Weymss Secretary A D F Association.” Above is an autograph letter signed “Mary Hill Crame... more information

ADS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. June 24, 1865. Mobile, AL. A document signed “J.R. Groves” and “J. W. Keesco” regarding the opening of a grocery store in Mobile, AL, shortly after the end of the Civil War: “For and in consideration of services rendered, I mail the following agreement with J.R. Groves, to wit; I am to furnish a cash capital of not less than $10,000, ten thousand dollars, (to be increased as the business increases), to do a commission and grocery business in the City of Mobile, Alabam... more information

TDS. 1pg. 1977. No Place. A typed document signed “Edward Albee” of the first page of his masterpiece Zoo Story, his first play. Made out to Mary-Lou Boner, the document is in fine condition.... more information

Archive. 1966. Japan. An archive of approximately thirty photographs given to Madeline Edison Sloane, the great inventor’s only daughter. It was given to her in 1966 to commemorate a Thomas Edison monument that was unveiled in Kyoto. The majority of the images are black and white photographs (mostly 5” x 7”) with typewritten captions underneath, such as “The statue viewed from one angle”, “Scene around the statue (at noon several days later)”, “Mr. K Matasushita unveils the statue of Thom... more information

ANS. 2pg. 4” x 6”. Tues noon [no year]. No place [probably New York]. An autograph note signed “Allen” two times to Carol Chen: “Eleven: I’m up at Harper & Row with Marge, Copy Editor this afternoon, if you get back here (if I need to be reached) 207-7066 (over) All well Allen (Peter wants the next door apartment …scarfs are from Juanita/Columbia Choose which one you want Allen”. The note is accompanied by a photocopy of a march he wrote entitled “Going to the World of the Dead,” compo... more information

Bankhead was an American soldier known for his bravery in the war of 1812 and the Florida Campaign of 1836. ALS. 1pg. 8" x 10". June 23, 1821. Fort Johnson. An autograph letter signed "J. Bankhead" regarding the transportation of troops using steamboats: "I have received your letter of the 20th last. Captain Irving's company will not be sent to Savannah until further orders; I presume not until the next winter. Whatever public property may be on that station will of course be under your care until you are ... more information

Beals was an art student who traveled from New York to France in the summer of 1926; he graduated from MIT in 1927. ADS. 4"x6". 100pg. June 13 to October 7, 1926. France. A leather bound travel journal detailing one young man's trip to and in France during the summer of 1926. The journal begins aboard the SS Paris sailing from New York from June 13th to the 19th when it docked at La Havre. "The trip is one joyous holiday with nothing to do but read, rest, play, and eat. The food is most excellent and abund... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ¾” x 8 ¾”. March 18, 1957. Princeton, NJ. An autograph letter signed “John O’Hara” to John K.M. McCaffery (1913-1983), a popular radio and television personality: “I am almost as pleased with your Award as you must be. I am on the Peabody Committee this year and I am going to vote for you at our meeting tomorrow.” Originally from Moscow, Idaho, McCaffery rose to prominence as a newscaster in New York City on the 11th Hour News program (1952-1963), but also hosted and moderated... more information

ALS. 2pg. 6 ½” x 8 ¼”. July 12, 1797. Cape Francois. An autograph letter signed “S Dillingham” to the firm of Imlay and Tuthill of Philadelphia: “The 5th inst I was taken by a French vessel and conducted to Jean Rebel [actually Jean Rabel]. Myself and Papers went to this place. I have this Day by the assistance of Mr. Dodge got my clearance with permission to proceed to Gonaives. I have written more full by another conveyance. For your further information I will enclose Mr. Stiles Letter. ... more information

A document sent to New York Governor Grover Cleveland; it is signed by the "Committee of Fifteen appointed by the Merchants of New York". They ask "to obtain a supply of water for a special fire service, from the water sheds of Orange and Rockland counties; if, upon examination, it shall be deemed practicable to do so... should they deem it for the best interest of the City to do so... That bill (Senate Bill No 441) is now awaiting your signature to become a law. For the reasons given in the Memorial referr... more information

An archive of material related to Bill Nye: “it would not be right to ask a pure, Christian girl to stenograph the style of language I use” a) ALS. 1pg. 5 ½” x 8 ¾”. March 10, 1888. New York. An autograph letter signed “Bill Nye” on “The World” letterhead. He wrote to Isaac N. Roland of Illinois: “Your calm assurance leads me to wonder why you did not ask my wife for one of my letters, written to her before we were married. Or perhaps in the excitement of the time, you did not thin... more information

a) TLS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 11”. December 12, 1962. New York, NY. A typed letter signed “Edward Albee” to Selma Rosen regarding a pending visit to the Baltimore Museum of Art: “I’m looking forward to my visit to the Museum in February. I think a title such as, ‘The Playwright’s Position in America Today,’ would be a good one. You can obtain both the photograph and biographical material for publicity purposes from Mr. Howard Atlee, 200 West 57th Street, New York City.” Selma Rosen was the w... more information

An archive of eight Maxim TLsS to Colonel William Church, the Editor of the U.S. Army and Navy Journal. The letters are: a) TLS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. December 24, 1905. Brooklyn. A typed letter signed “Hudson Maxim”: “In answer to your letter of the 20th inst., I beg to say that my fuze at present is being kept secret, as it is not yet decided whether it will be patented at all or maintained a secret. If and when, however, it should be decided to patent it, I will remember you with an adequate descr... 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

An archive of three letters by explorer Robert Peary, all are to Colonel William C. Church, the editor of the Army Navy Journal and a founder of the National Rifle Association: a) TLS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 11”. December 15, 1910. Washington. A typed letter signed “Peary” done the year after he returned from the North Pole” “I have your letter of December 14, and thank you very much for your interest and the trouble which you have taken in this matter. Complying with your request, I will not use the i... 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