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

TLS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 11”. October 2, 1939. Framingham, Massachusetts. A typed letter signed “Wallace Nutting” on his decorative letterhead. He wrote to Mrs. Frederick Delavan about an order of furniture: “The chest of drawers with the quarter and fluted columns is $130. Without the fluted columns, otherwise the same, it is $104 in mahogany. In maple it is $98. All the brasses are hand made, about $12 worth of brasses alone. The size is 37” high, 38” long and 19” deep at the top. We have ... more information

(1772-1834). Crawford served as Secretary of War from 1815 to 1816, and Secretary of the Treasury from 1816 to 1825. He lost the 1824 Presidential race to John Quincy Adams. JOSEPH NOURSE (1754-1841). Nourse was the Register of the Treasury for over forty years; he also was Vice President of the American Bible Society. DS. 4pg. 9 ¾" x 15 ½". May 4, 1822. Kentucky. A warrant signed "Wm H Crawford" as Secretary of the Treasury and " Joseph Nourse". The document is for the arrest of Amos Edwards, a "collec... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5” x 8”. August 2, 1874. Chicago. An autograph letter signed “P.H. Sheridan” to Secretary of War William Belknap: “Genl Miles is already in command of the expedition to the Indian Territory. Genl Pope asked me some time ago if I had any officers to which I explained that I would be delighted to have him go in command.” There is a mounting strip to the bottom of the fourth page that affects nothing.... more information

SB. 231pg. 6” x 9 ¼”. 1935. No place. A limited first edition of Lucy Gayheart signed “Willa Cather” signed on the special first printing page. It is an edition of 749 copies from Alfred A. Knopf, with this being Number 27. The book is in very good condition, with mild to moderate soiling to the first free end page and inside front board. There is moderate soiling to the spine, and scattered soiling to the boards; the slipcase is very good with moderate toning and soiling.... more information

Astor was both a capitalist and journalist. Upon the death of his father, Astor succeeded to the management of the family estate with a personal fortune estimated as much as $100 million. ALS. 2pg. 5" x 4". December 24, 1903. Cliveden Mansion (Buckinghamshire, England). An autograph letter signed "W. W. Astor" to Sir Alfred Downing Fripp, who was Surgeon in Ordinary to King Edward VII from 1897 to 1910: "I thank you very much for sending me a copy of the Volume we talked of last summer and which I am glad ... more information

Upon the death of his father, Astor succeeded to the management of the family estate with a personal fortune estimated as $100,000,000. ALS. 1pg. 4 ½" x 7". September 6th, 1882. New York. A autograph letter signed "WW Astor" addressed to Henry I. Robinson. Astor apologizes for being unable to hire Mr. Robinson's brother: "Dear Sir, I have delayed answering your favor... I have no doubt of his qualification, I regret very much there is no vacancy to place at his disposal." The note was penned during Astor... more information

ALS. 2pg. 4 ¾“ x 7 ¾“. July 9, 1891. Boston. An autograph letter signed “W.D. Howells” to the old Boston jewelry firm of Shreve, Crump and Lowe: “I supposed you do not wish me to pay your charge for repairing my towering clock till it proves itself in good running order. It has stopped five or six times since you last returned it, but is jut now going. Iw ill take it with me, and if it keeps going, I will send you my check later. If not, I should be obliged to send you the clock again in the... more information

ANS. 1pg. 6 ¼” x 7”. August 9, 1947. New Jersey. An autograph note signed “Ernest P. Manfred May he rest in peace! William Carlos Williams 9/8/47” on the back of a handwritten autograph request. It has a mailing fold and a small chip and the envelope was filled out by Williams also.... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6” x 7”. February 4, 1962. Phoenix. A typed letter signed “Bill Inge” on “Jokake Inn” letterhead; he wrote to David Samples: “Your letter was forwarded to me out here. I probably won’t be back in NY until late spring. I’ll leave for California in another week or so, and spend the rest of the winter there. I don’t yet know where I’ll be there. As for royalties on SUMMER BRAVE, check with Audrey Wood [his literary agent]. I guess you can bill the play any way you see fit.�... more information

ALS. 2pg. 8” x 13 ¼”. Fishkill. February 24, 1778. An autograph letter signed “William Bedlow” to Robert R. Livingston. Bedlow wrote “From the many testimonies of Friendship I have for many years received from your late Father yourself and Family, I have taken the Liberty to request your interposition in my behalf with the Honorable Congress respecting the following case. In June last (at which time I held a Genteel office from this state) I received a letter from Major General Putnam offeri... more information

ALS. 7pp. 5” x 8”. Dec 10, 1876. Poland, Ohio. An autograph letter signed “Hallie M. Curry” concerning the disputed Hayes-Tilden election of 1876: “…have been waiting to hear definitely that Hayes was elected in order to be able to express my satisfaction and to congratulate you in the happy termination of the suspense of the past few weeks. Even yet, we cannot feel sure, that victory is certain, there is as you know, a possibility that what is justly ours may be wrested from us by fraud, let ... more information

An autograph letter on Miller's own business card: "Here is the first of a few little pictures which I hope to furnish from time to time, either in person or ruse. More on tomorrow for 'palm loner'. Newport News Va Love to all." There are minor mounting remnants on the verso, but it is in very fine condition overall with dark writing. The Sanders Price Guide to Autographs lists Miller's ALsS at $125.00... more information