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

SB. 636pg. No date. No place. A first edition of The Vantage Point signed “Lyndon B. Johnson” on the half-title page with one of his bookplates; the plate has the Presidential seal and his initials in gold. The book is in very fine condition overall; the dustjacket has some light white markings and a short red marker stain on the spine of the jacket.... more information

PS. 9” x 12”. No date. No place. A printed photograph signed “Leslie Howard” in blue ink on the lower border. This was cleanly removed from a program for his performance of Hamlet and there is information about the production on the back. The image measures 6 ½” x 8 ¼”and is in extremely fine condition.... more information

PS. 7 ½” x 9 ¾”. No date. No place. A sepia-toned studio photograph inscribed “For Miss Kate Friend from Franklin D. Roosevelt” on the blank lower margin. Friend was a Waco, Texas area Shakespeare scholar, writer and teacher. The image was taken by Ortho of New York. There are some minor surface defects towards the bottom, including lightness with the word “from”. It is matted in brown and framed to an overall size of 15” x 13”. The condition is very good.... more information

The Last Leaf: Voices of History’s Last Known Survivors (Prometheus Books, 2010), by Stuart Lutz, contains nearly forty interviews with the final survivor of, or last eyewitness to, historically important events. The book is written by author and historical document expert Stuart Lutz. The chapters include the last Civil War widows (the last only died eighteen months ago), the final American World War I soldier (he just turned 109), the last living person to have flown with Amelia Earhart, Houdini’s f... more information

Born in Dublin, Texas, Hogan became a professional golfer when he was nineteen. Known as one of the greatest golfers of all time, Hogan won over sixty-three golf tournaments between 1938 and 1959, including ten in 1948 alone. TDS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 11". November 18, 1981. Forth Worth. A partially-printed typed document signed "Ben Hogan" twice, completely in his handwriting: "The undersigned hereby claims an exemption from payment of taxes under Chapter 20, Title 122 A, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, for the... more information

ALS. 1pg. 7.5” x 9”. October 21, 1803. Philadelphia, PA. An autograph letter signed “Stephen Girard” to James Cooper regarding the death of an associate’s son. In part: “It is on a very unpleasant circumstance and with much grief that I am under the necessity of addressing you. Knowing your intimacy with our mutual friend Capt. Robert Bethell I beg that you will communicate him the lamentable news of the death of his warthy Son Mr. Robt. Bethell Jun. enclosed in a letter from Mr. Martin Bi... more information

The temperance movement, an attempt to abolish alcohol from America, took hold in the late 19th Century. Its best known representatives are Carrie Nation, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and Prohibition. AM. 7pp. 5” x 8”. No date. No place. An autograph poem entitled “A Suggestion To Need Of Our Nation”, praising the temperance movement: “…In course direct to each and all In a ‘temperance’ line As a career of uprightedness Ever true to a man’s life When met with books of instru... more information

Light Horse Harry Lee" was an American patriot who fought as a cavalry commander in the Revolutionary War. During and after the war he also served as a member of the Continental Congress and governor of Virginia. Lee is best remembered for his famous eulogy for George Washington: "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen". He was the father of Robert E. Lee. ADS. 6pg. 7 ¼" x 9 ¼". July 23, 1812. Westmoreland County [Virginia]. A lengthy autograph manuscript signed "H Lee Jr... more information

ALS. 2pg. 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. 12 May, 1839. Roxbury, Massachusetts. An autograph letter signed “Geo. Putnam” and addressed to N.I. Bowditch, the son of famed mathematician Nathaniel Bowditch (1773-1838), who had died a year earlier. In the letter, Putnam lavishes both the younger and elder Bowditch with great praise after reading the son’s memoir of his father. : “…I have devoured the contents at once notwithstanding the crowding + imperative engagements of Saturday night + Sunday. Your father�... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5” x 8”. February 11, 1868. Blackheath. An autograph letter signed “James Glashier” to the well-known chemist Dr. W.H. Ince: “I have to take the chair this evening at the annual meeting of the Photographic Society. I cannot possibly be with you. I wish you kindly would tell me per return, or before, I leave home tomorrow for the Meeting of the Microscopic Society, whether the 1090 slides from Dr. Wollict, is the whole number, because in his first letter to you he says they answered to... more information

DS. 1pg. 8” x 13”. July 21, 1798. Philadelphia. A letter of protest signed “Peter Lohra”, protesting the bad promissory note written by John Nicholson to Robert Morris on July 17, 1795. The partly printed document states to condition of the bounced note at the top, then states “Be it known, That on the Day of the Date hereof, I, Peter Lohra, Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by lawful authority duly Commissioned and Sworn, residing in the City of Philadelphia, in the said Commo... more information

An autographed letter signed "John Kerres" to "Abm Brown" of Mount Holly, New Jersey, regarding a debt for the water company: "I write to you for myself and in behalf of the water company to beg a little further indulgence if he could possibly be extended. Although we acknowledge that you have already shown favors greater then we deserved and were you to prosecute us now we should feel thankful to you for past indulgences. But Sir, was it possible for you to for bear with us until June Court we will send or... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8” x 5”. October 26, 1900. Worcester, Ma. A typed letter signed “Geo F. Hoar” to “Sigourney W. Fay, Esq.” The letter is written on official “Committee on the Judiciary: United States Senate” letterhead: “I am exceedingly touched by your kind and cordial approval of my humble tribute to President McKinley.” That same year, President McKinley won re-election, beating the Democratic nominee, William Jennings Bryan. George Hoar was campaigning and paying tribute to a man whose ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. May 28, 1841. New York. An autograph letter signed “J.G. Swift” to Secretary of the Navy George Badger: “I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt this day of your letter of the 20th April ultimo, the lateness of its reception has been because of my absence & constant change of position since 16th April & my arrival here this day. I will without delay cause a Statement of some facts to be laid before you in reference to an enlarged & secure location of a Navy Depot in this... more information

John was the brother of Samuel Slater, the founder of the American cotton industry. Like Samuel, John Slater emigrated from England around 1804, and brought with him the secret knowledge of yarn and cloth manufacturing. He eventually set up an enormously successful manufacturing concern with his brother in Smithfield (later Slatersville), Rhode Island, and East Webster, Massachusetts. Letter. 2pg. 15" x 9 ½". March 23, 1815. Boston. This letter, from the firm of "Leach & Morrison" in Boston, was addressed... more information

a) TLS. 2pg. 8 ¼” x 10”. July 15, 1920. Yokohama, Japan. A typed letter signed “Neil” laced with anti-Semitic sentiment. In part: “Went out calling last night with the bunch of fellows across the street. The host and his side partner are N.Y. Jews but sort of decent people. The wife is very nice but the husband is a regular East Sider. He is always talking about ‘not that I mind the expense of the house here but the servant is always telling about the money she needs for this and that and ... more information

Archive. 3pg. 1930-1932. A pair of letters from Frank Hawks to Hiram Bingham written while Hawks was affiliated with The Texas Company (now Texaco) and Bingham was serving as a U.S. Senator and as President of the National Aeronautic Association. a) TLS. 1 pg. May 12, 1930. New York, New York. A typed letter signed “Frank M. Hawks” on “The Texas Company” letterhead and bearing a “received” stamp: “…It would seem to me rather a graceful gesture to replace the late Count de la Vaulx with a re... more information

(1824-1920). Morton launched his banking firm in 1863 after a previous business failure brought on by worthless Southern debts. He served as Vice-President under Benjamin Harrison from 1889 to 1893. DS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 11". January 11, 1897. New York, NY. A partly printed document signed "Levi P. Morton" consenting to the change of a power source at his 1828 Madison Avenue address in New York City: "The undersigned, who is the owner of the property known as No. 1828 Madison Avenue in the City of New York, and... more information

ALS. 4pg. 7 ¼” x 9”. Dublin. November 14, 1710. A lengthy autograph letter signed “R Ingoldsby” as Lieutenant General to an unidentified government official, likely in London. Ingoldsby penned: “I have recd the honour of your Grace’s of the 4th and th Inst and must ever acknowledge myself infinitely obligd & to you ffor your kind professions to me and shall make itt the chieffe concern off my life in som measure to Intitle my self to the honour off your Grace’s esteeme. I have alsoe red:d ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ½” x 7 ¾”. No date. No place. An autograph letter signed “J.R. Lowell” to Andrew Preston Peabody, an acting President of Harvard University: “As the Committee of Examination have been notified to be here at 10 o’clock tomorrow, I of course told Mr. Bocher that any change of hour was out of the question.” The letter has dark ink and is tipped to a larger sheet; it is in very good condition with a couple of stains.... more information