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

(1827-1914). Haggin invested large profits from his San Francisco law practice in gold, copper and silver mining interests, owning over 100 mines from Alaska to Chile. By the late 1870s, Haggin became interested in horse racing and his horses won most of the great racing trophies. Signed Stock. 1pp. 10 ½" x 7". Dec 30 1880. No place. A Homestake Mining Company stock signed "J B Haggin" as President. He issued thirty-three shares, and the stock was punch and stamp cancelled. It is in fine condition overall... more information

(1829-1915). Working along with his older brother, William, the co-founder of the American Express Company, James became a prominent figure in the railroad and express industries. He became president of American Express in 1881 upon his brother's retirement from that position. DS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 11". February 2, 1897. New York, NY. A partially printed document signed "Ja. C. Fargo" consenting to the change of a power source at his 56 Park Avenue address in New York City: "The undersigned, who is the owner of... more information

a) TLS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. January 10, 1940. New York. A typed letter signed “John D. Rockefeller, Jr.” to Ward N. Madison of the Rockefeller Foundation in New York City: “I am glad to receive your letter of December 19th and to hear how you are getting on. It is gratifying to know that you are happy in your work. But that could not easily be otherwise with so fine a chief as Dr. Mann. Please accept my best wishes for your health, prosperity, and happiness in the New Year.” Typed on Rockefel... more information

PS. 1pg. 7 ½” x 10 ½”. No date [probably in the 1930s]. No place. A black and white photograph of the great industrialist signed “John D. Rockefeller” in pencil. It shows the formally dressed Rockefeller at his desk, signing some documents. The signature is on a piece of paper attached to the photo’s verso and extends downwards; there is very light wrinkling and soiling to the paper. One reason for this format is that the glossy photograph, would not allow a pencil or ink signature, and the ... more information

ALS. 2pg. 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. September 26, 1860. No place. An autograph letter signed “J. Ericcson” in his challenging handwriting: “You will be safe in charging ½ of the cash of the engine for…on board complete with…exclusive of any work on deck house. The 24” engine…$375 18” $275 12” $175…Should you be frightened at these high figures you may without favor of being received go down to such amounts 24” – 1100 18” – 800 12” – 500. Your surprise me in relations & the fine ... more information

LS. 1pg. 8”x 10”. August 8, 1834. New York. A letter signed “John Jacob Astor” to Peter Smith: “Your favor of the 6th inst has been recd, sending your check for $1005. Say one thousand and five dollars vis $1000 one year of the principle of your Bond & $5.00 $c of intent thereon.” The Astor signature is very dark and there are several folds; there is also a very thin toning band to the extreme edges.... more information

DS. 1pg. 22” x 18 ½”. December 17, 1962. Washington. A large commission signed “John F. Kennedy” as President and co-signed “Dean Rusk” as Secretary of State. The President appointed Kermit Gordon to be his “Director of the Bureau of the Budget”. Such high level Kennedy appointments scarcely come on the market. This one has a dark Kennedy signature and an official circular seal in the lower left. The document is framed in black wood and is in very fine condition.... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5¼” x 8¼”. March 18, 1884. Boston, MA. An autograph letter signed “J.M. Forbes” regarding ridding animals from his beloved Naushon Island. He wrote to Senator Howes Norris. In part: “I have already suggested omitting squirrels from the protected animals. I pay a bounty for their destruction on my hands. As to the rest of the Bill it would improve it an much to keep the quail protected just as they now are until 15th October. It would be some gain to get their day of slaughter... more information

Wanamaker launched his Philadelphia store in 1877, and won over customers by offering them a full money-back guarantee on all purchases. The chain quickly grew to one of the largest in the nation. EDWARD WILLIAM BOK (1863-1930). Bok was an American editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author; he is best associated with The Ladies' Home Journal. ALS. 2pg. 4" x 5 ¼". 25 May 98. Philadelphia. An autograph letter signed "Jno Wanamaker" to Edward William Bok: "Yours of the 23rd was in my morning mail - I have go... more information

SB. 568pp. No date. No place. A Catch-22 signed “Joseph Heller” in blue ballpoint ink on the endpage page. This classic novel is an Everyman’s Library edition printed in 1995. Light wear to the top and bottom of the dustjacket, but in fine condition.... more information

ALS. 3pg. 5 ½” x 8 ¼”. November 23, 1903. Cleveland, Ohio. An autograph letter signed “Joseph Wheeler” to his daughters: “My darlings, I wish you dears a sweet happy Thanksgiving & I wish so I was with you. Thank Anne for letter just received. I enclose…invitation I lost it & have just found it. I hope all is well with you. I will start to New York Wednesday night & will be with Sister Lucy for one night. That is I expect so. With all my love Devotedly your father Joseph Wheeler Have re... more information

DS. 1pg. 10 ½” x 6 ½”. February 6, 1889. New York. A New Jersey Construction Company stock certificate signed “Joshua L Chamberlain” as President. It was for 100 shares, issued to Edward Crane. There are two vertical folds, including one through the middle initial, that affect little. It is matted in dark green and framed in wood to an overall size of 18 ½” x 15”. There is a window on the back of the frame to show the verso. It is in fine condition with a dark signature.... more information

TLS. 1pg. 4 ¼” x 6”. June 11, 1932. Switzerland. A typed letter signed “Yours Jung” to his student Dr. Wolfgang Kranefeldt in Berlin. The English translation states: “Accept my best thanks for the friendly transmission of your excellently written treatise on ‘Eternal Analysis.’ The Wharton family is a difficult topic. You must also occasionally speak with the wife.” He added a postscript, “An objective reply to Paneth’s paper would probably be appropriate. I haven't read it, but ac... more information

A Supreme Court Justice, Nelson was appointed to the High Court by President Tyler. He distinguished himself as an ethical judge and an expert in patent, maritime and international law. Later in life, he helped settle the Alabama claims arising from the Civil War. DS. 1pg. 13" x 10 ½". October 26, 1838. New York. A vellum document signed twice "Samuel Nelson" authorizing William H. Wilson to argue before the Supreme Court of New York. In part: "To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting, be it know... more information

He served as a Mississippi state legislator and assistant attorney general under President Grover Cleveland. Later he was a judge on the United States Court of Claims. TLS. 2pp. 8" x 10". July 27, 1894. Washington, D.C. A typed letter signed "Charles B. Howry" on "Department of Justice" letterhead. It is addressed to "John A. Robinson" of San Francisco, concerning Indian depredation cases: "Your communication of the 19th instant relating to the taking of testimony in the Indian depredation case of Spring &... more information