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

DS. 1pg. 5 ‰¾" x 2 ‰¾" . Jan 29 1774. No place. A partly printed document signed " Tho Francklin" acknowledging that he " RECEIVED of the Revd Edward Gregory the Sum of One Guinea, being the first Payment for one Copy of the Translation of Lucian." Lucian was a famous satirical Greek author. The Reverend Edward Gregory was from Langar, England and he discovered a comet in 1793. The document is laid down to a larger sheet and is in fine condition.... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰ˆ" x 7 ‰ˆ" . December 1974. La Casa Pacifica. An autograph letter signed " Pat Nixon" to Perkins and Katharine McGuire just after her husband resigned the Presidency: " We always know Christmas is near when your traditional gift of maple syrup arrives! It is always enjoyed with appreciation and happy thoughts of your kindness. With warm best wishes for you in the New Year. Devotedly, Pat Nixon" . Perkins McGuire served as the Assistant S... more information

(1794-1858). Perry, an American naval officer, opened Japanese ports to world trade in 1854 by arranging a treaty with Japan which protected American sailors and property in Japanese waters. <P> ALS. 3pg. 8" x 10". Aug 22 1834. New York. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>M.C. Perry</B>"</I> to Thomas S. Perkins of New London, Connecticut. Perry communicated <I>"Above I transmit a draft for 125 dollars being the amount recd on the note... Chs G. H... more information

2pg. 7 ‰¾" x 12 ‰ˆ". No Date. No Place. A petition for a bridge to be built in Pittsburgh. In part: <I>"Taking into view the above, with many other facts of a similar nature connected, you will perceive that the erection of a bridge over the creek at the above place would not only be an improvement of sectional benefit, but one of much public importance. Your memorialists would further state, that while they, in common with their fellow citizens throughout the cou... more information

(1786-1857). Marcy was a New York Governor and Senator, and Secretary of War during the Mexican War. <P> ALS. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 9 ‰ˆ". Novr 24th 1846. Philada. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Thos Oliver Goldsmith M.D.</B>"</I> two times to Secretary of War William Marcy. After the start of the Mexican War, Goldsmith appeals to be sent to Mexico: <I>"As a Regt of Volunteers is called from Pennsylvania, and as many of my friends w... more information

PS. 8" x 10" . No Date. No Place. A photograph signed " Milton Friedman" inscribed to Lee Varon. The picture is in great condition, with a clearly legible signature. ... more information

PS. 8" x 10" . N.d. N.p. A color photograph signed " To Marion Noelle With Best Wishes Marc Garneau" . The photograph is in excellent condition. ... more information

A famous American author and lecturer, Keller was blind and deaf from age two. From age seven, she was taught by Anne Sullivan and they remained together until Sullivan's death in 1936. In 1904, Keller graduated from Radcliffe and spent much of her life raising funds. <P> <B>ANN LANDERS</B> (1918-2002). Landers was a famous newspaper columnist. <P> IPS. 8" x 9 ‰ˆ". No date. No place. A photograph inscribed <I>"To Eppie with loving memories of our v... more information

Nimitz headed the Pacific Fleet during World War II. He rebuilt the fleet after it was destroyed at Pearl Harbor and developed the successful strategy of island hopping. <P> <B>ISOROKU YAMAMOTO</B> (1884-1943). Yamamoto was a Japanese admiral who originally resisted the idea of going to war with the United States but planned the Pearl Harbor attack. His plane was shot down by American fighters after they learned of his location. <P> PS. 7" x 10". No date. No place. A colo... more information

9pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 5 ‰¼". January-June 1941. Denver, Van Nuys, CA, and East Haven, CT. A pilot training flight logbook for <I>"Ruth Powers White"</I>, also known as <I>"Mrs. William Powers"</I> of Washington, D.C. In the log, Mrs. Powers accrues 22 hours and 35 minutes of total flight time. The log records detailed information on her various aircraft and flight locations. She and her instructors made brief remarks on her progress. Mrs. P... more information

A broadside of <I>"Lincoln, The Man of the People</I>" boldly signed <I>"<B>Edwin Markham 1933</B>"</I> at the bottom. At the top, Markham penned: <I>"To President Robert G. Sprout, in memory of a happy afternoon"</I>. There are four stanzas of the poem printed. The extreme upper left corner has been trimmed, but I suspect it came this way, for Markham wrote around it. There is a small chip is the right margin that affects nothin... more information

LS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . February 3, 1883. No place. A letter signed " Porfirio Diaz" as President of Mexico to General Manuel Loera in Spanish: " My dear companion and friend, This is the first news I have received that my horse "ÄoEl Leon"Äô is ill "Äi no one had told me. I trust you will direct the horse to the proper establishment. I appreciate your considerations and to demonstrate that I believe your volunteering to help is sincere that I a... more information

Peale was a Christian preacher and author known mostly for his book <I>The Power of Positive Thinking</I>. <P> An archive of four Peale letters to the same recipient: <P> <B>a)</B> TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ". April 3, 1950. New York, NY. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>Norman V. Peale</B>"</I> to Paul W. Kieser of the Dana Corporation in Toledo. In part: <I>"I am terribly embarrassed to discover tha... more information

Carter was the Thirty-Ninth President. <P> TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 9". January 23, 1980. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>Jimmy</B>"</I> as President sending birthday wishes to Pennsylvania Congressman <B>Bud Shuster</B>, the notable advocate for transportation projects: <I>"Happy Birthday! Rosalynn and I hope you have an enjoyable day and a fulfilling year ahead."</I> Typed on White House letterhead, the ... more information

DS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 12 ‰ˆ" . January 7, 1926. Washington. A scarce letter of state signed " Calvin Coolidge" as President and " Frank B. Kellogg" as Secretary of State. The document is addressed to Felipe Guzman, President of the Republic of Bolivia: " I have made the choice of Jesse S. Cottrell, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Bolivia, as my Special Representative with the rank of Ambassador Extrao... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 9" . February 1, 1928. Washington. A typed letter signed " Calvin Coolidge" as President on White House letterhead. He wrote to E.K. Hall of New York City: " I have your letter of January 30, in regard to your visit to the White House. Take any day that is convenient for you. Let us know just when you will arrive and we will send a car to meet you at the station. Both Mrs. Coolidge and myself are looking forward to the pleasure of seeing Mrs. Hall and you.&quo... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7" x 10 ‰ˆ" . July 10, 1975. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " Jerry Ford" as President to E. Perkins McGuire, affectionately referred to as Perk, discussing the White House pool: " The White House swimming pool is open and is a wonderful addition to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Betty and I thank you and 460 others who were so generous and thoughtful. You and the others have made it all possible. The pool is fully operational and the dressing room is un... more information

PS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . No Date. No Place. A photograph signed " G. Bush" in black ink on the lower margin; it depicts the former president sitting pleasantly at a desk. The photograph is in mint condition. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 9" . December 19, 1972. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " RN" as President to E. Perkins McGuire & his wife, Katherine: " Pat and I are delighted to be remembered again, as the holidays approach, with a gift of maple syrup. We join in thanking you for your friendliness in adding to the joys of the festive season and we want you to know of our deep appreciation. This not also brings our warm good wishes for a happy Christmas and New Year ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ" . August 11, 1980. New York. A typed letter signed " Richard Nixon" on his personal letterhead to Pasquale Mennone of New Jersey: " Because of the heavy volume of mail, this is the first opportunity I have had to tell you how much I appreciated your very thoughtful letter. I am enclosing an autographed bookplate for The Real War as you requested. Mrs. Nixon joins me in extending our best wishes." The letter has three folds ... more information