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

ALS. 2pg. 8" x 10" . May 26, 1845. Cincinnati. An autograph letter signed " S.P. Chase" addressed to John W. Andrews of Columbus, Ohio. Chase wrote on the third page of a printed circular: " I send you an invitation to the Great Convention: also a paper that you may see who call it. Hath not the time come when you ought to take sides? 'If the Lord be God follow him; but if Baal, follow him.' I do not pretend to prescribe a course for you; but may I not ask you to look... more information

A French actress, she fist gained notice at the Odéon. She toured America and Europe, and managed several Parisian theaters. She also appeared in early movies and wrote plays. <P> ALS. 2pg. 5 ‰ˆ" x 3 ‰ˆ". 1919. No place. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Sarah Bernhardt</B>"</I> in French. She wrote on both sides of a black bordered card: <I>"You are most gracious, Madame, and it would be refreshing for me to see ... more information

An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Betty Blythe</B>"</I> to <I>"Richard Suter"</I>: <I>"Indeed I am very pleased to write you personally & thus comply with your request & I hope the short note makes you as happy as yours made me when you express so much gratitude for my picture. I hope you have secured any & all other stores pictures you wish for and I wish you continued health, happiness & success."</I> The letter... more information

An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Betty Blythe</B>"</I> to <I>"Richard Suter"</I>: <I>"Indeed I am very pleased to write you personally & thus comply with your request & I hope the short note makes you as happy as yours made me when you express so much gratitude for my picture. I hope you have secured any & all other stores pictures you wish for and I wish you continued health, happiness & success."</I> The letter... more information

An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>D Brewster</B>"</I> to <I>"Marcus Scott"</I> (I believe this to be "Marcus" - however, Brewster was friend with Sir Walter Scott, who lived in Abbotsford. If you can make out the address leaf to be "Walter Scott" or prove that it is to Sir Scott, it would make the letter even more desirable): <I>"I enclose a draft for L7 on the belief that the Balance of L1-14-6 is the last sum due by yo... more information

Marshall was the Army Chief of Staff during World War II, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense. While serving as Truman's Secretary of State, he proposed the European Recovery Program known as "The Marshall Plan," where the United States spent billions of dollars rebuilding war-torn western Europe. <P> AL. 2pg. 4 ‰¼" x 5 ‰ˆ". Feb 19, 1958. No place. An autograph letter in Marshall's handwriting to Colonel Earl L. Thornton of Smithboro, ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰ˆ" x 8 ‰ˆ" . 7-3-75. Plains, Georgia. A scarce autograph letter signed " Jimmy" as a Presidential candidate on his personal letterhead. He wrote in brown ink to Bob Sowa of New Hampshire: " To Bob Sowa I enjoyed being with you again, & really appreciate your friendship, your confidence, and your good criticism & advice. I"Äôve told my friend Oral Roberts about your admiration. He is really a fine man - & so are you!... more information

An American writer, O'Hara's first novel <I>Appointment in Samarra</I> was an immediate success. He is best remembered for <I>Butterfield 8</I>, <I>Pal Joey</I>, <I>A Rage to Live</I>, <I>The Doctor's Son</I> and <I>The Horse Knows the Way</I>. <P> TLS. 1pp. 8 ‰ˆ" x 10 ‰ˆ". No date. Quogue, Long Island. A scarce typed letter signed <I>"<B>John O'Hara</B>"&l... more information

White was a notes folk blues guitarist; he often appeared with Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie, and heavily influences Bob Dylan. <P> TLS. 1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11". September 10, 1945. No place. A scarce typed letter signed <I>"<B>Josh White</B>"</I> addressed to Marty Melcher; Melcher was a music manager, and later was Doris Day's manager and husband. White wrote: <I>"In accordance with your request, I hereby confirm telephone conversation w... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . January 15, 1952. Nyack, New York. A scarce typed letter signed " Carson McCullers" to Mr. Seward: " Thank you for your kind letter of Jan. 11. It is most encouraging to receive such appreciation as yours. Enclosed is a photograph which I hope will be suitable for your office." McCullers published in 1951 her collection of short stories, The Ballad of the Sad Café. The letter has two mailing folds and is in fine condition. ... more information

ALS. 1pp. 5" x 8" . July 12, 1862. New Haven. A scarce autograph letter signed " AH Foote Flag Office U.S.N." to John M. Burt: " An avalanche of letters for the last few days must excuse my brevity and the appearance of my chirography. Yours truly AH Foote Flag Office U.S.N." The letter is in very fine condition with two mailing folds. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10" . February 25, 1948. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " Joe McCarthy" as Senator to Edward F. McGinnis, the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate from 1947 to 1949: " I would very much appreciate your having the attached Creed framed and returned to my office." Typed on United States Senate letterhead, of which McCarthy was a member of the Committee on Banking and Currency, the letter is in fine condition. ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ‰ˆ" x 8 ‰ˆ" . May 11, 1875. St. Louis. An autograph letter signed " W.T. Sherman General" on " Headquarters Army of the United States" letterhead. He wrote to Appleton and Company in New York City: " Please deliver on the order of John Hite a copy of my Memoirs, for Colonel Ferdinand Lecompte of Lauserne [Lucerne]" & charge same to me." Sherman published his memoirs in 1875. Ferdinand Lecompte was a Swiss military offi... more information

ALS. 2pg. 8" x 12 ‰ˆ" . New York. December 11, 1790. A fiery autograph letter signed " David L Clarkson" to New York financier Nicholas Low: " I am informed that you made a formal and public Protest against my abilities, as an officer on board the America; in order to paliate a dishonorable breach of engagement with our...who are men of Honour, and of course must have been exposed in their negotiation with you. You may set no value in Character, and therefore can fe... more information

ALS. 2pg. 7 ‰¾" x 9 ‰¾" . September 15, 1855. Geneva. An autograph letter signed " S. Cunard" to Dudley S. Gregory, the first mayor of Jersey City; he developed the waterfront and encouraged Cunard to land there. Samuel Cunard discussed dredging the New York Harbor: " I find from my letter from New York that the Docks have filled up very much in consequence of the new works which you are carrying out above them - and we will have to dredge them out. Thi... more information

Signature. 1pg. No Date. No Place. The signature " James Randall" in good condition removed from a larger document. ... more information

Signature. April 26, 1894. Northampton, MA. The signature of George Washington Cable " G. W. Cable." It is in fine condition. ... more information

1870. A bold signature <I>"<B>Sidney Dillon</B>"</I> on a small card. Someone wrote <I>"1870"</I>, meaning he signed this shortly after the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The piece is in pristine condition overall. Dillon is a somewhat scarce signature, and <I>The Sanders Price Guide to Autographs</I> lists his clipped signatures at $500.00. ... more information

DS. 1pg. 8" x 3 ‰¼" . No date. New York. A partial document signed " Alice G. Vanderbilt" , " WK Vanderbilt" and " Alfred G. Vanderbilt" as executors of the will of Cornelius Vanderbilt. The document has some runny blue ink on the verso, but it does not affect much in way of the signatures. The condition is very good. ... more information

SB. 588pp. No place. No date. A first edition of Me signed " Katharine Hepburn" on the title page, opposite a fine photograph of her. The book is in mint condition, despite the owner"Äôs signature on the endpage. There is some very light wear to the dust jacket, including the remnants of a sticker over the price. ... more information