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

DS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 2 ½". July 2, 1792. No place [probably Philadelphia]. A document signed "Thos Bartow" for the Lehigh Coal Mine Company: "Received July 2nd, 1792 of William Irwin Esq. Ten Dollars a Levy to that amount made on his two shares in the Lehigh Coal Mine Thos Bartow". It is docketed on the verso: "Treasurer of the Coal Mine Recd July 2d - 1792". Bartow was a Philadelphia dry goods merchant who sold pewter, steel, and gunpowder; he was also secretary of the United Brethren Church in Philadelphia... more information

ADS. 1pg. 9” x 4 ¾”. March 28, 1721. Boston. An autograph document signed “Jona. Belcher” in the upper right corner. Belcher went on to engross the partly printed document, stating the a ship the Drake, captained by John Tucker, now at Marblehead, Massachusetts, was bound for Gibraltar. It contained 1,1716 quintal of cod and 84 quintal of other sundries. It is signed at the conclusion “John Tucker”. There is a vignette of a sailing ship in the upper left corner and the document is in very ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 11”. May 24, 1884. Philadelphia. An autograph letter signed “John Hoskin” on “The Edison Company for Isolated Lighting” letterhead. It was penned by Hoskin, the “Agent for the States of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware” to Henry A. Clark in Baltimore. As Edison patented the light bulb in 1880, this letter represents a very early mention of the invention: “…I note extension of time in re Mr. Singerly’s mill – thanks – I am regretful I said anything to you a... more information

ALS. 4pg. 4 ½” x 7”. June 27, 1880. New York. An autograph letter signed “James” to his father Samuel Ruggles concerning politics and construction in New York City: “You can not sufficiently congratulate yourself that you left town as early as you did. The heat has been & is almost phenomenal. The nights have been (with occasional relaxation) quite oppressive and we are rather wilted by the temperature. I think you have escaped much suffering. I see by the papers that Governor Cornell has si... more information

ALS. 3pg. 4 ½” x 7”. May 17, 1892. Florence. An autograph letter signed “Wantage” to A. Forbes Sieveking about fencing: “The heading of my letter will explain how it is that your note has not been answered sooner. I have been abroad six weeks & am now making my way slowly home through the north of Italy but I fear I shall not be back in London in time to be present at the Assault of Arms which you are taking an interest in. In the event, however, of your think and that my name, amongst the Act... more information