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. 3pg. 8” x 10”. July 20, 1913. Balboa. An autograph letter signed “James” to his mother. James was working on the Panama Canal: “…We are having real nice weather here in Balboa. I got up rather early this morning and it is now 6:30 A.M. – and the thermometer is just 76, so that it [is] really comfortable – as you can imagine. Some of the boys that are new-comers here want me to go across the canal to a native village with them as I talk Spanish and they thought I could guide them a l... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ½” x 7 ½”. 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 Secretary of Defense under President Eisenhowe... more information

AQS. 1pg. 7 ¼” x 9”. No date [likely Civil War date based on the content]. Oswego, New York. An autograph quotation signed “Mary E. Walker, M.D.”: “Yours in the name of our dear old flag. Mary E. Walker, M.D. Oswego, N.Y. U.S.A.” It is written on an album page, and on the verso is an AMQS by the composer Henry R. Allen. The page has light toning to the extreme margins and a couple of minor foxing spots. A fine patriotic quote by the prominent woman doctor.... more information

TLS. 2pp. 8 ½” x 11”. April 30, 1943. New York City. A typed letter signed “Pearl S. Buck” to Mr. and Mrs. Byfield; she wrote on colorful “The East and West Association” letterhead: “I am writing to you because I know you have an especially warm interest in China, as I have myself. The time has come when we must give new encouragement to China, our ally. We must face the fact that as yet our leaders have not liven China reassurance as to her place as an equal partner in the war or in the p... more information

ANS. 1pg. 9 ½” x 12 ½”. October 7, 1970. No place. An autograph note signed “Pearl S. Buck” written on the back of a large menu from The Barclay. The author penned “My dear friend, How generous of you! I will personally deliver this gift to the proper person to use for an American child in Asia. Warm thanks Pearl S. Buck”. It is below an autograph request: “How can I sit next to you without recognizing the work you do. Would it be bad taste, or not because I worship you a lot. To give... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. June 3, 1933. Harrisburg. A typed letter signed “Gifford Pinchot” on his Pennsylvania Governor letterhead. He wrote to Martin P. Klinger of Llanerch, Pennsylvania: “…I am delighted that you approve of my calling for the resignation of the Judges who have laid themselves open to criticism. The people of the State are entitled to courts beyond suspicion. I appreciate immensely the fine things you say about Mrs. Pinchot’s fight against the sweatshops, and your warm commend... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. February 11, 1840. Washington. An autograph letter signed “John Sergeant” to Thomas Wistar and Samuel Bettle, two prominent Quakers: “I have received your favor of the 8th, and the accompanying remonstrances from the representatives of the religious Society of Friends against the war in Florida, and especially against the barbarous and recently proposed to be used in it. It will give me pleasure to present to the House a paper coming from a source entitled to such high respec... more information

2pg. 7 ¾" x 12 ½". No Date. No Place. A petition for a bridge to be built in Pittsburgh. In part: "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 country, have furnished the means to make the like... more information

(1786-1857). Marcy was a New York Governor and Senator, and Secretary of War during the Mexican War. ALS. 1pg. 7 ½" x 9 ½". Novr 24th 1846. Philada. An autograph letter signed "Thos Oliver Goldsmith M.D." two times to Secretary of War William Marcy. After the start of the Mexican War, Goldsmith appeals to be sent to Mexico: "As a Regt of Volunteers is called from Pennsylvania, and as many of my friends will be in said Regt, I desire the appointment of Surgeon for Regt. I do not know whether the Col will ... 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

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

9pg. 7 ½" x 5 ¼". January-June 1941. Denver, Van Nuys, CA, and East Haven, CT. A pilot training flight logbook for "Ruth Powers White", also known as "Mrs. William Powers" 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. Powers completed her first solo flight on March 27, 1941. The log is blank after an entry fo... more information

A broadside of "Lincoln, The Man of the People" boldly signed "Edwin Markham 1933" at the bottom. At the top, Markham penned: "To President Robert G. Sprout, in memory of a happy afternoon". 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 nothing, and some very slight wrinkling to the lower right corner. It is in fine condition overall, and a great r... more information

LS. 2pg. 8” x 10”. June 14, 1902. Mexico. 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 ‘El Leon’ is ill – 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 ask you to please do the same should any one of the other horse... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7” x 8 ¾”. September 30, 1935. Washington. A typed letter signed “James A Farley” to Vice President John Nance Garner: “I am pleased to send you this letter bearing the new three-cent stamp issued to commemorate the completion of the Boulder Dam. There is pictured on this stamp a view of the great engineering project by means of which the waters of the Colorado River are placed…”. The letter has two mailing folds and is in fine condition.... more information

Peale was a Christian preacher and author known mostly for his book The Power of Positive Thinking. An archive of four Peale letters to the same recipient: a) TLS. 1pg. 7 ¼" x 10 ½". April 3, 1950. New York, NY. A typed letter signed "Norman V. Peale" to Paul W. Kieser of the Dana Corporation in Toledo. In part: "I am terribly embarrassed to discover that I have never yet written you to thank you for the Autobiography of Joseph Fort Newton which you so kindly handed me when I was in Toledo." Joseph For... more information

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

DS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 12 ½”. 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 Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to attend the ceremon... 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 filled with many blessings.” Perki... more information