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

ADS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. March 6, 1812. Fayetteville. An autograph document signed “B Williams” concerning a racehorse’s pedigree: “The colt I sold to Philamon Hodges was got by the imported English Stallion Phoenix who was imported by Col. Tho Hill of Halifax, N.C. His Dam by the imported English Stud Alderman this horse was imported by Col. Hoomes of Bowling Green Virga Her Dam by Col Jon Dawson’s imported horse Mouse Trap, her Dam by the celebrated old Mark Anthony who was descended from the b... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5 ½” x 7” July 17, 1903. Wilmette. An autograph letter signed “Julius Rosenwald” to Helen. Rosenwald signed this while he was the Vice-President and Treasurer of Sears, Roebuck. He wrote on embossed “ANR” letterhead to Helen: “No doubt Frankie told you how pleased I was with the attention from you; if not, I want you to know that nothing has so pleased me for many a day - It isn’t often we old fellows are given a thought by a sweet young girl - I’m sure I shall enjoy reading ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7” x 9”. August 21, 1950. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed “Harry Truman” as President, to Reverend Oscar Kaiser, pastor of Milwaukee’s historic Bethlehem Church: “I have learned with much interest that next Thursday you will have completed sixty years of devoted service as a Minister of the Gospel. It gives me great pleasure to join your host of friends in extending hearty congratulations. I trust that this unusual milestone will bring you a train of happy memories of a long l... more information

PS. 8” x 10”. September 28, 1966. No place. A black and white photograph inscribed “To Revd Jerry Hopkins with kindest regards from Harry Truman 9-28-1962”. It is in fine condition with some very light skipping to the ink.... more information

1pg. 6" x 7 ½". July 20, 1818. Kensington [probably Connecticut]. An autograph letter signed "John Blake" as president of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge, to Reverend Eliphalet Pearson (1752-1826), a Harvard professor who began the theological seminary at Andover Academy: "The committee in Kensington for travailing Ministerial affairs again hereby testify their grateful acknowledgements to you and to the Society over which you preside for favours recently received, and still solicit your fu... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ¼” x 10 ½”. February 2, 1942. Westport, Connecticut. A typed letter signed “Helen Keller” in purple pencil. She wrote to her friend Villa about the recent death of her husband Thurston: “After some days absence from home I find your nephew’s letter on my desk. I cannot tell you how distressed and hurt I am over all that has happened to you. It seems like a dreadful dream, I cannot realize it yet with the vivid, happy mental picture I have always had of you and Thurston together... more information

LS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. August 5, 1869. Washington, DC. A letter signed “Geo. T. Metcalf” to Benson J. Lossing: “I am instructed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter…and to inform you that it would afford the Secretary of the Interior pleasure to furnish you with a copy of Schoolcraft’s History of the Indian Tribes of the United States, if it were in his power to do so; But, there is no copy of that publication in the custody of this Department, excepting one which is kept for official use.�... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ¾” x 11”. March 6, 1931. Pittsburgh. A typed letter signed “Rev. James R. Cox” to Donald McDonald, discussing his views on fixing the world’s problems: “You will be welcome any time you come to Old St. Patrick’s Parish House, my home. If we ever started to right the injustice of the world it would require about 99% of the people working all the time, and it would be difficult to tell where to begin. You letter will be held in strict confidence. With every best wish and blessin... more information

ALS. 1pg. 6 ¾” x 10”. No date. Hotel Des Artistes. An autograph letter signed to Mary Margaret McBride; Hurst did not sign with her name but a drawing of a lilly: “Considering the good time I had at your broadcast, the lilies (and what lilies) become an embarrassment of riches. You are a fabulously nice person. I am enjoying the considerable repercussions to the…that we two took a stroll down Memory Lane. But of course repercussions are your daily diet. I wish I saw more of you. Meanwhile, my... more information