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

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 de... more information

2pg. 8" x 12 ‰ˆ". No Date. No Place. A manuscript signed <I>"<B>A.A. Eames</B>"</I> regarding the politics of admitting Oregon into the Union. In part: <I>"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</I> [Britain] <I>will have but if we want to own half of North American Land. England, the othe... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 9" . November 19, 1921. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed " Warren G. Harding" to Kate S. Donald of Mobile, Alabama: " I beg to very gratefully acknowledge your note of November 16th. I have not had the pleasure of seeing the Satsuma oranges which you were so thoughtful and generous to send to me, but I so thoroughly appreciate the spirit which prompted you that I want to make an expression of gratitude while your letter is before me. I do not think you nee... 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 let... 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 ... 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"Äôs 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)" , "... more information

Album Page. 5 ‰¾" x 4 ‰ˆ" . No date. No place. An album page signed on both sides by numerous jazz greats, including trumpeter Louis Armstrong, singer Jack Teagarden, saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, trumpeter Buck Clayton, drummer Alvin Stoller, producer Norman Granz, pianist Ken Kersey, trombonist Trummy Young, Willie Smith and Benny Fonville. There are a couple of light tape stains, but it is in fine condition. ... more information

(PERU). ALS. 4pg. 8" x 10" . April 12, 1863. Callao [Peru]. A lengthy autograph letter signed " Gus Rugen" to his cousin. It is written in English on dark green paper and the content states in part (Rugen"Äôs erratic spelling has been cleaned up): " I recd your letter on Wednesday last" your speaking of Eastmans College reminds me of old times when I used to go to there myself" I am now in Callao in Peru it is a small republic as I suppose you know th... 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. <P> 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 <I>SS Paris</I> sailing from New York from June 13th to the 19th when it docked at La Havre. <I>"The trip is one joyous holiday with nothing to do but read, ... more information

An American songwriter, Cohan is best remembered for "The Yankee Doodle Boy," "Give My Regards to Broadway," "Over There," and "You're a Grand Old Flag." <P> TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10". October 17, 1939. New York, NY. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>George M. Cohan</B>"</I> appointing Walter Gilbert to the Executive Board of the Catholic Actors Guild of America. Gilbert was a Broadway actor who appeared in two productions wr... more information

Bankhead was an American soldier known for his bravery in the war of 1812 and the Florida Campaign of 1836. <P> ALS. 1pg. 8" x 10". June 23, 1821. Fort Johnson. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>J. Bankhead</B>"</I> regarding the transportation of troops using steamboats: <I>"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 p... more information

DS. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 4 ‰¼" . January 1, 1813. No place. A document signed " Peter Melzard" addressed to Isaac Story, Jr. and Richard Homan, Jr. It states " Gentlemen you being my agent Please to pay to John Melzard or order whatever balance of Prize Money or goods that may remain due to me in Acct of all & Singular Prize or Prizes that may be captured by the Privateer Schooner Enterprize Captain Morgan on his remonstrance Cruise." On the verso, Stor... more information

ALS. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 8 ‰ˆ" . September 5, 1798. Cork, Ireland. An autograph letter signed " John Melzard" to his parents in a crude and grammatical English. " I take this opportunity to rite unto you for to let you know that I am well at Present in hopes these few lines will find you as it has me. We are know laying Wind Bound and has been this 3 Weeks. I am now on board the ship Portland Captain Husse. We are Bound to New York and then I shall hear from hom... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰¾" x 8 ‰¾" . March 18, 1957. Princeton, NJ. An autograph letter signed " John O"ÄôHara" 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 ... more information

AMS. 10pg. 4" x 6 ‰¼" . 1796-1797. No place. An autograph manuscript signed " Anthony Wayne in a/c with B U States" on the cover and containing a page and a half of Wayne"Äôs handwriting; the bank book lists the seventeen checks he wrote over the last months of his life. The checks were drawn on the Bank of the United States, and he paid Mr. Phillips, Mr. Poyntell, David Simmons, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Anthony and his only son (there is another Wayne signature w... more information

A document sent to <B>New York Governor Grover Cleveland</B>; it is signed by the <I>"Committee of Fifteen appointed by the Merchants of New York</I>". They ask <I>"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 signatur... more information

An archive of six Aldous Huxley letters to the writer Claire Nicholas White and her sculptor husband, Robert White: a) ALS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . 30 XII [19]38. No place. An autograph letter signed " Aldous" in French to Claire; he thanked her for a poem. It has a very light toning box and three folds that affect little. b) TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . February 14, 1949. Palm Desert, California. A typed letter signed " Aldous" to Bobby: " We... more information

Archive. 7 items. 1797. No place [the Maryland and Virginia border area]. An archive of documents related to the Potomac Company; there are four Tobias Lear autographs, and the signatures of other prominent company officials. The grouping includes: ADS. 2pg. 8" x 5" . March 7, 1797. No place. A Potomac Company document signed by company executives. The front side, an autograph document signed by Thomas Kennedy, states " Mr. Gilpin, If you are willing to advance the money for John Kelly... more information

An archive of approximately thirty New York State and New York City legal and court documents, ranging from about the time of the American Revolution to the 1840s. Many of the earlier ones have a man named McKelson who signed them, but there are pieces signed by other prominent New Yorkers, including the state's Chief Justice Richard Morris and General John Lamb. The documents mention prominent families, liked the Beekmans, the Ten Broecks and the Cortlandts. Some of the documents are on vellum and the... more information