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

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . October 13, 1978. Brooklin, Maine. A typed letter signed " EB White" on his personal letterhead to Frederick Geller of Keene, New Hampshire: " Many years ago, I wrote the "ÄoSong of the Queen Bee"Äô on the strength of information from the Department of Agriculture that bees had not been inseminated by artificial means. This is no longer true. I have no recollection of having given a copy of the poem to ... 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

4pp. 5" x 8". No date [circa 1860s]. Boston. A four page advertising pamphlet for the American Fire Extinguisher Company of Boston. The cover has slogans such as <I>"Delay Makes The Danger"</I> and a vignette of a fireman using the backpack device. The inside pages gives testimonials, such as <I>"A child can charge and use them", "One half the contents of a single machine will extinguish any fire in its early stages" and "At the burning of the ... more information

DS. 1pg. 12 ‰¼" x 7 ‰¼" . September 2, 1791. Rhode Island. A partly-printed document signed " A. Fenner" and " Henry Ward" appointing Rufus Steele to a lowly military position: " You the said Rufus Steele being chosen and appointed Cornet of the Captain General"Äôs Cavaliers in the County of Providence and duly approved of, are hereby, in the name of the Governor and Company of the said State, authorized, empowered and commissio... more information

AL. 2pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11" . June 12, 1883. Boston. An autograph rebus letter to his family on " R.W. Kendall & Company" letterhead. The author wrote " Dear [family] You will perceive the [I] am not quite as [hard working] as formerly and as there is no especial business intelligence I address this jointly. Today is very [windy], and much cooler. Last night, it grew cool quite suddenly, when I retired, [bed] was quite sufficient but toward morning [a blanket] became n... more information

(BOTANY MANUSCRIPT - TULIPS). Manuscript. 6pg. 6 ‰¼" x 8" . No date. No place. A lengthy botany manuscript written in Latin. I am unsure of the exact date of this manuscript, and whether it was copied from a book or an original thought. The translation states: " Leonardus Ursinus D Physiologist P.P. and Acad. Leipzig Botanist Sends greetings to the kind reader, by the grace of God and presents to him the Tulip of Aleppo. There are four plants whose flower - or - [words missi... more information

AM. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 4 ‰ˆ" . No date. No place. A rare handwritten manuscript fragment by Montagu: " " since you saw it. As I knew you kindly interest yourself for my health, I will repeat what I told you in my former letter, that it has not suffered from ye fatigues of my northern journey & bears up nobly against all violences & inclemences of weather. I drank some Bath water every day, which Dr. R. assures me will confirm my health. We have some very agree... more information

L. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 9 ‰¾" . March 7, 1862. Washington, D.C. A letter from the Bell and Green National Claim Office about missing Civil War soldiers. The company wrote on their letterhead to Alexander Gardiner of Claremont, New Hampshire: " " The list of prisoners taken has not yet been received from the South, and until it is obtained no complete rolls authoritative exist in the Department. When it is received those unaccounted for will be presumed to be dead. You... more information

5" x 8" . 22pg. No date [circa 1797]. No place [Philadelphia]. An early printing of the Constitution, showing the first seven articles but none of the amendments. It is labeled on the front " The Constitution of the United States of America as Proposed by the Convention, held at Philadelphia, September 17, 1787, and since Ratified by the Several States with the Several Amendments thereto." This was extracted from Acts Passed At The First [-Third] Session Of The Fifth Congress Of Th... more information

1pg. 7 ‰¾" x 8 ‰ˆ". July 27 - 1816. Pike County, Mississippi Territory. An early legal document from the Mississippi territory signed by Justice of the Peace <I>"<B>Michael Prescoat</B>"</I> and <I>"<B>David Terry</B>"</I>, the individual who was deposed. The document reads: <I>"Answers to the above Interrogatories... 2 I know William Wells sold one tract of land and that there was two sold, but I... more information

D. 1pg. 6 ‰ˆ" x 16". 1843-1844. New York. A document detailing a voyage from Boston to China. John Kennealy sailed the <I>Zenobia</I> to Canton, and the document lists the twenty-three men who traveled. The ship also stopped at Hong Kong, Whampoa, Macoa and past Java Head. There are light chips to the left margin but it is in fine condition ... more information

ALS. 3pg. 4 ‰ˆ" x 7" . November 26, 1886. U.S. Flagship Pensacola. An autograph letter signed " Geo Dewey" to Mr. Worthington on " US Flagship Pensacola" letterhead: " Your kind note is just received. We are taking coal on board and the ship is filthy in consequence, so I think Mrs. Worthington had better not come today. I am sorry to say my cold is rather worse today and I have gone on the sick list. A day or two of quiet will put me all right, I am sure... more information

(1822-1899). Widemann was an early settler in Hawaii. He was an Attorney General, postmaster of Waianae, a coffee grower, and the founder of the Waianae Sugar Company, started in 1878. Signed stock certificate. 1pg. 13 ‰¼" x 6 ‰ˆ". October 19th 1888. Honolulu, H.I. An early Hawaiian stock certificate for the Mutual Telephone Company of Honolulu. It is signed by "HA Widemann" as President and "C.O. Bergery" as Secretary. The twenty shares were issued to Mr... more information

(1822-1899). Widemann was an early settler in Hawaii. He was an Attorney General, postmaster of Waianae, a coffee grower, and the founder of the Waianae Sugar Company, started in 1878. <P> ADS. 1pg. 7 ‰¾" x 12 ‰ˆ". December 31, 1864. Nawiliwili, Kauai. A lengthy autograph document signed <I>"<B>H A Widemann</B> Circuit Judge"</I>. The document records Widemann's work for the <I>"Quarter ending December 31, 1864"<... more information

DS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 14". September 14, 1876. Kauai. A partly printed document signed <I>"<B>James Mundon</B>"</I> and co-signed <I>"<B>P. Puhula</B>"</I> as tax assessor. The document shows what Mundon owned in 1876 while living in Kolon on Kauai. His buildings were worth $500, his five head of cattle $25, his furniture was $50, and he answers that he is both literate and a Hawaiian subject. The document has the usual fili... more information

(TIMBER). ALS. 2pg. 8" x 13" . October 18, 1835. Grand Prairie. A lengthy autograph letter signed " Lovitt Eames" to his brother Daniel Eames of New York: " I recd no Letter from you but one from Moses stating that you wished to know the particulars as to the size of the bore &x. He said that you would probably come but I suppose it depended some upon the conditions. Now "Äothis necessary that I should know pretty certain whether you do come. You must be aware ... more information

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

Wallace was an American humorist who wrote <I>Mr. Togo</I> and <I>Suffering Husbands</I>. He was also an early screenwriter. <P> TLS. 1pg. 5 ‰ˆ" x 8 ‰ˆ". October 11, 1919. Louisville, Ky. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Wallace Irwin</B>"</I> in pencil. He wrote to "Larry": "Here is the Laskey contract for the Togo movie I did for them. You will see by reading the Fifth and Sixth clauses that I ha... more information

8pp. 5" x 7". Oct 4 99. Armstrong, Fla. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Marcel</B>"</I>, with a very early mention of a baseball game. The sports content states: <I>"...the Rail Road team came out on the train to play Ball and of course they won the game 7 to 5 in favor of the R.R. and I was truly glad they won but of course I could not say such out here as these folks would kill me... until the game started which was half pass</I> [sic] <I&... more information

DS. 2pg. 11" x 17" . September 22, 1845. No place [likey Chicago or Milwaukee]. A land document signed " Walter L. Newberry" and " Julia B. Newberry" . The Newberrys purchased from Lieutenant Garrett Barry land in Milwaukee County in Wisconsin Territory that was granted to him for military service. On the back is a signature " S. Juneau Reg Mil Co" below an acknowledgement that the deed was recorded. The partly printed document is large and in fine condition w... more information