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

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

McDonald was the police officer who arrested Lee Harvey Oswald in the theater after the assassination of President John Kennedy. <P> Archive. 11pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11". No date. No place. An archive of eleven photocopies of seminal documents related to the Kennedy Assassination; each is originally and authentically signed <I>"<B>Officer Maurice N. McDonald</B>"</I>. The documents include Oswald's handprints and fingerprints, Oswald's arrest report... more information

Signature. 5" x 3" . No date. No place. A card signed " To John F. Meek My Very Best Wishes Jim Irwin Apollo 15" . It is in mint condition. ... more information

Bowditch was an American mathematician and astronomer who discovered the Bowditch curves, which have important applications in astronomy and physics. In 1802 he published The New American Practical Navigator, based on Moore's book, which was adopted by the Department of the Navy and went through sixty editions. He was president of the Essex Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Salem, an actuary for the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company of Boston, and was president of the American Academy of... more information

(1808-1873). Chase was an Ohio Senator and Governor, then became Lincoln's Secretary of the Treasury. In 1864, Lincoln appointed Chase to Chief Justice to succeed Roger Taney and he served until his death. <P> ALS. 1pg. 5" x 8". March 5, 1869. Washington. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>S.P. Chase</B>"</I> addressed to <I>"Mrs. President Grant"</I>. This was written a day after President Grant was inaugurated by Chase: <I>&... more information

Hassam was a prominent American impressionist painter. He is best remembered for his landscapes and cityscapes, including one celebrating World War I's Armistice Day. <P> ALS. 1pg. 5" x 6 ‰ˆ". Jan 3rd 1924. 130 West Fifty-Seventh Street. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Childe Hassam</B>"</I> to the well-known photographer <B>Pirie MacDonald</B> (1867-1942): <I>"I see that you were right (I'm sorry to say) about our... more information

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

The Infantry was organized on April 4, 1864, from the 8th Corps de Afrique Infantry. It served the garrison at Port Hudson, Louisiana until April 17, 1864. The unit was transferred to 79th United States Colored Troops on July 6, 1864. <P> D. 1pp. 15 ‰ˆ" x 10". July 1864. No place. A handwritten clothing return for the 80th Colored Infantry; at the top is written <I>"Monthly Return of Clothing Camp & Garrison Equipage... in the Month of July 1864 by... Co B 80 USC In... more information

a) ALS. 1pg. 5" x 6 ‰¾" . January 12, 1858. No place. An autograph letter signed " John A. Dix" inviting a Mr. Lawrence to play a game of chess: " If you are at leisure this evening I should be very glad to play a game of chess with you. I have a slight cold, or I would come to your house." Written on plain paper, the letter is in fine condition. b) ALS. 1pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7" . February 23, 1858. No place. An autograph letter signed " Joh... more information

New York. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Jas Grant Wilson</B>"</I> on <I>"The American Ethnological Society"</I> letterhead. Wilson wrote to <I>"R W Johnston"</I>: <I>"Yours of the first is just received. Please accept thanks for the cheque and find receipt enclosed. I was also disappointed to learn that so much of the supposed 'Thackeray Treasure Trove', was not published. Will you have Mr. Drake return the... 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

6pgs. No date. No place. A collection of six pages, with twelve illustrations, of African natives. They are from an unidentified book, probably from the 18th Century, and are in very fine condition overall. Some of the images show a mother breast feeding, a beheading, combat, and royalty. A fine assembly ... more information

DS. 7 ‰ˆ" x 9 ‰¼" . 1pg. June 9th 1781. Camp Highlands. A document signed " Zeb Butler Col" two times. The document was signed at Camp Highlands in 1781, shortly before General Washington moved south to trap Cornwallis: " Please to give order for the payment of such sums or notes as shall be found due to me for service in the Later 6th Connct. Regt. From the year 1777 to the year 80 and likewise the Interest for one year five months and Deliver the Same to... more information

(1804-1887). A Jewish major from the Nineteenth Century, Mordecai graduated first from West Point, then served in the Engineers and Ordinance. His finest contribution to the Army was the systematic testing of arms and ammunition. <P> ALS. 1pp. 5 ‰ˆ" x 3" . No date. No place. The conclusion of an autograph letter signed <I>" <B>A Mordecai</B>" </I> to <I>" Genl Parker" </I>: <I>" " If you can do anything to... more information

DS. 1pg. 8" x 2 ‰ˆ" . August 2, 1881. No Place. A check signed " J.B. Gordon" to his sister E.L. Connally for sixty dollars to pay two months rent. The check is from the Fourth National Bank of New York in New York City, and is in fine condition with a stamp cancellation across the first portion of the autograph. ... more information

1pg. 5 ‰¾" x 9 ‰¼". Dec. 12, 1864. Lynchburg. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>William P. Percival</B>"</I> addressed to Captain Shelby A.A.G. CSA: <I>"I have twenty bushels of corn to be delivered to me at Shawsville Montgomery Count Va. the corn is for my own family use and not for speculation. I am no trader and have never in my life speculated in any thing. Please send a permit for transportation."</I> Percival l... more information

1pg. April 24, 1864. Tunnel Hill, GA. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Zpm Lewis</B>"</I>: <I>"Kelly's Cavalry Div. Tunnel Hill Ga. April 24th, 1864. Lieut: The Brig. Gen'l Commanding (requests) that you send over one pistol to Private B.A. Garrison now on duty... "</I>. The letter is addressed to Lieutenant Robert Crawford, an Ordinance Officer of Allen's Brigade. Allen's Brigade and Kelly's Cavalry Division both belonged to Lieu... more information

DS. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 4". No date. No place [likely Virginia]. An unusual Civil War document signed <I>"<B>Rebecka Fielder</B>"</I> concerning John G. Fielder, who served in the G Company of the 34th Virginia Infantry. His mother gives permission for the underage soldier to serve in the Civil War: <I>"I Rebecka Fielder do Certify that I am the Mother only surviving Parent legal Mistress of John G. Fielder, that the said John G. Fielder is 17 years... more information

(1811-1867). A Governor of New York, Hunt was elected to Congress in 1842 and quickly became a vehement opponent of slavery. In 1850, Hunt was elected Governor after serving the previous year as comptroller. <P> <B>AZARIAH C. FLAGG</B>. Flagg was the Secretary of State of New York from 1826 to 1833, then served as New York State Comptroller from 1834 to 1839, and again from 1842 to 1847. <P> ALS. 2pp. 8" x 10". Dec 19, 1844. Washington. An autograph letter signed <I>... more information

Hobson was an admiral in the United States Navy and a congressman representing Alabama from 1905-1915. Throughout his tenure as a congressman he worked to expand the naval power of the United States. In 1933 he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in the Spanish-American War. <P> TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10 ‰ˆ". March 20, 1907. Washington D.C. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>R.P. Hobson</B>"</I> addressed to New York lawyer and peace ad... more information