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

TLS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. December 14, 1982. Austin, Texas. A typed letter signed “James A. Michener” on “The University of Texas at Austin” letterhead. He wrote to Robert Briner about a boycott of South Africa: “How pleasing it was to hear from you and to know that you still take interest in the things you did when I wrote about your operations. You raise a most difficult point, but it is one about which I have thought a great deal, and about which I was at one point more outspoken than most. L... more information

SB. 226pg. No date. No place. A 1996 edition of Watson’s The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA signed “Francis Crick” on the title page. This book is arguably the most important scientific volume of the past half-century, especially when one considers how important DNA has become in our society. This copy is in very fine condition, including the dustjacket.... more information

A rare and early letter by a University of Michigan student, discussing his try-outs for the famed basketball team. This letter was penned in 1907, just 15 years after Naismith's invention of the game. The student, named Glenn, states in part: “...Our class practices for basketball tonight but I don't believe I will go out for the team I don't care enough for it. I like to see the game but I don't believe I will play even if I was sure of making the team...”. The letter is in very fine condition overall... more information

This letter was penned in 1907, just 15 years after Naismith's invention of the game. The student, named Glenn, states in part: "...Our class practices for basketball tonight but I don't believe I will go out for the team I don't care enough for it. I like to see the game but I don't believe I will play even if I was sure of making the team...". The letter is in very fine condition overall and accompanied by the original envelope. I have never seen an earlier dated basketball letter... more information

Price, a Congressman from Iowa, served as Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1881 to 1885. LS. 1pp. 8" x 10". Jany 26th, 1882. Washington. A letter signed "H. Price" as Commissioner of Indian Affairs on "Department of the Interior Office Of Indian Affairs" letterhead. He wrote to "Jas M. McMaster", an Indian agent in Nevada. Price wrote: "In response to your telegram of 20th instant. I have ordered from Dr. H.A. Martin and Son of Boston, Mass a supply of vaccine virus from your agency. At once on its rece... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. March 13, 1879. Bridesburg, Pennsylvania. An autograph letter signed “Barton H. Jenks” to Moses Taylor concerning a San Francisco to China undersea cable: “I have taken the liberty of referring to you Cyrus W. Field Esqr, as to my not being easily led astray, by visionary projects; you will remember I projected the Union Central Railroad from Schuylkill Co to the Lehigh Valley Rail road and united with Judge Packer. Mr. Sayer & others in presenting that matter to your attenti... more information

Invitation. 1pg. 6” x 9”. April 12, 1946. Hyde Park, New York. The invitation to the dedication of the Franklin D. Roosevet National Historic Site sent to Basil O’Connor. The printed document states “The Secretary of the Interior requests the honor of the presence of Mr. and Mrs. O’Connor at Ceremonies Dedicating as a National Historic Site the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt at Hyde Park, New York at two-thirty o’clock, on the afternoon of the twelfth of April, nineteen hundred and forty-six.�... more information

AM. 3pg. 4 ½” x 7 ¼”. No date. Dangan Castle [Ireland]. An autograph manuscript, perhaps by an Englishman, concerning Irish freedom. Although it is undated, the size of the paper and handwriting suggest a date of about 1830: “I have marked the progress of the national petition and rejoice that it is assuming a bold and resolute bearing; Yet, I humbly suggest that the popular voice should be more bold and resolute still. For according to the Italian principle recognized as just by British Ministers... more information

DS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 14". October 22nd 1884. A partly printed document granting James Collins American citizenship. Collins, of New York, had "applied to the said Court to be admitted to become a Citizen of the United States of America pursuant to the directions of the Act of Congress of the United States of America, entitled 'An Act to establish an uniform rule of Naturalization, and to repeal the Acts heretofore passed on that subject,' passed April 14, 1802; and the Act entitled 'An Act to define the Pay and... more information