Samuel Colt, Who Made The Mass Production Of Revolvers Commercially Viable, Writes Letter Discussing A Current Illness

by SAMUEL COLT

SAMUEL COLT (1814-1862). Colt established Colt's Patent Fire-Arms Manufacturing Company in 1854 and was one of the first to use the assembly line. ALS. 1 pg. 5 x 7. April 24, 1860. Hartford. An autograph letter signed Sam Colt: I am not well & Cannot to go from home for several days you had better call & See Mr Coleman. Colt crossed off enough and replaced it with & cannot. William T. Coleman was a New York based... Read More

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Padraic Colum Signs A Copy Of His Collected Poems

by PADRAIC COLUM

PADRAIC COLUM (1881-1972). Colum was a notable Irish Revival poet and author. SB. 214 pgs. A copy of The Collected Poems of Padraic Colum, inscribed and signed For Virginia Follin Padraic Collum. The collection of Colums poems was published by Devin-Adair in 1953. It lacks a dust jacket, and it has noticeable wear and tear to the spine and edges of the covers. Some of the pages are slightly yellowed, and some have minor stains.

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An Attractive, Unengrossed Stock for the Boston Rubber Company

by THE BOSTON RUBBER COMPANY

Stock. An unengrossed stock certificate for the Boston Rubber Company. Black on white paper. Uncancelled and in extremely fine condition.

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Legal Transcript From A 1920 Tennessee Divorce Case

by (MARRIAGE COMPLAINT)

(DIVORCE). DS. 5pgs. March 17, 1920. Anderson County, Tennessee. A typed legal document from the divorce of S. R. Worthington and Leona Worthington. It transcribes Leona Worthingtons answers in cross examination. For answer this defendant says: 1. That she admits that she and the complainant were married April 3, 1919, and that they separated on or about July 20, 1919Defendant denies that a short time after their marriage she commence to nag and abuse complainant and kept that... Read More

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A Confederate Supply Document From Staunton In 1864

by CONFEDERATE

(CONFEDERATE). DS. 1pg. August 9, 1864. Staunton, Virginia. A partly printed Confederate Army document from the Quartermasters Department. RECEIVED of Capt. J. Saunders A Quartermaster, the following Quartermasters Stores, to wit: One Bay Horse. It was signed by an assistant quartermaster. Written on light blue paper, it is in very good condition.

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Mother Of William Cooke, Killed At Little Big Horn, Writes To Elizabeth Custer Just After The Battle: The Loss Of My Darling Son Willie Has Broken My Poor Heart, But What Can We Do But SubmitWhat Cowards Terry And Reno Have Proved Themselves To Be

by ANITA COOKE

WILLIAM W. COOKE (1846-1876). Cooke was a Civil War officer. He was Custers adjutant and was killed at Little Big Horn. He wrote the famous message to Frederick Benteen, Benteen. Come On. Big village. Be quick. Bring packs. WW Cooke. P.S. Bring Packs shortly before his death. Cookes body was found close to Custers and he was scalped.ANNA ABBOTT COOKE (1827-1906). Anna Abbott Cooke was a Canadian woman and the mother of William W. Cooke.... Read More

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Union Financier Jay Cooke Instructs His Agents Not [To] Let Sleep Close Your Eyes On The Last Day Of Selling His Five-Twenty Bonds

by JAY COOKE

JAY COOKE (1821-1905). Cooke was an American financier and investment banker who helped to finance the Union effort during the Civil War.ALS. 1pg. January 21, 1864. 114 South Third Street, Philadelphia. An autograph letter signed Jay Cooke on his office letterhead. It is Civil War dated and addressed to members of his firm, Jay Cooke & Company. Let not sleep close your eyes or rest to the soles of your feet before you have read and acted upon this... Read More

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President Coolidge Turns Down An Honorary Position On A Charity Council, The American Institute Of Operatic And Allied Arts

by CALVIN COOLIDGE

CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). Coolidge was the Thirtieth President.TLS. 1pg. February 18, 1925. The White House, Washington. A typed letter signed Calvin Coolidge as President on The White House letterhead. Coolidge wrote to Mrs. John D. Sherman, President of the General Federation of Womens Clubs, turning down an honorary position: Your letter of the 13th instant affords me an opportunity of which I am glad to avail myself, to express once more my convictions as to the usefulness and fine... Read More

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First Lady Grace Coolidge Writes About Hope For A Visit And Her Sick Mother

by GRACE COOLIDGE

GRACE COOLIDGE (1879-1957). Coolidge was First Lady of the United States from 1923 to 1929.ALS. 3pgs. February 28, 1928. The White House. An autograph note signed Grace Coolidge as First Lady, on White House letterhead. She wrote about her hopes in seeing the recipient soon, as well as her mothers poor health. Dear Mrs. Walker: For a long time I have been looking forwards to a little visit with you and have kept your note tucked into a former... Read More

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Samuel Cooper Signed Document Listing West Point Graduates Of 1852, Including George Crook And Henry Slocum

by SAMUEL COOPER

SAMUEL COOPER (17981876). Samuel Cooper was the highest-ranking Confederate general during the American Civil War, serving as the Adjutant and Inspector General. Though born in New York, he aligned with the South, utilizing his extensive experience as the former U.S. Army Adjutant General to organize the Confederate War Department.DS. 3pg. August 5, 1852. Washington, D.C. A document signed S. Cooper outlining the graduates of the West Point Class of 1852: ...The following named Cadets, constituting the First Class of... Read More

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Letter Written By Aaron Copland, The Dean Of American Composers

by AARON COPLAND

AARON COPLAND (1900-1990). Copland was an American composer, conductor, critic, writer, teacher, and pianist. ALS. 1 pg. 6 x 8. February 4, 1965. N.p. An autographed letter signed Aaron to Dear Jim: Delighted to get your note and to hear you live at Leverett. From March 11-20th Ill be at the Dana Palmer House 15 Quincy St. Give me a ring any morning and we can get together. Unfortunately, most evenings are taken up with work at W.G.B.H.. Aaron... Read More

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A British Navy Document From The English Civil War; It Is Autographed By Miles Corbet, Who Signed King Charless Death Warrant. After The Restoration, Corbet Was Arrested, Then Hanged, Drawn And Quartered

by MILES CORBET

MILES CORBET (1595-1662). Corbet was an English politician who sided with the Roundheads in the English Civil War. He was one of the fifty-nine men who signed King Charles Is death warrant. After the Restoration, Corbet fled to the Netherlands, where he thought he would be safe. The English ambassador has him arrested, returned to England and charged. He was found guilty and hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn with two other regicides.DS. 1pg.... Read More

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President Mckinley's Secretary George Cortelyou Writes That "Owing to His Engagements the Presidents Found It Impossible to Avail Himself"

by GEORGE B. COTRELYOU

TLS. Washington. A typed letter signed "Geo B Cortelyou" to "Major J.B. Pond": "Your letter of the 5th instant addressed to Secretary Porter has been received during his absence from the city. In reply I beg leave to state that owing to his engagements the Presidents found it impossible to avail himself to the thoughtful courtesy which you were good enough to extend to him for Friday afternoon. Assuring you of the President's appreciation of your courtesy... ". The... Read More

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Rehnquist Court Justices Sign An Oversized Color Photograph

by (REHNQUIST SUPREME COURT)

REHNQUIST COURT (1986-2005). The Rehnquist Court was the period in the Supreme Court when William Rehnquist served as Chief Justice, lasting until his death in 2005. This Court often gave more power to the states through its rulings, promoting a policy of New Federalism. The Rehnquist Court is considered to be a relatively conservative court, with four of the justices during this court, Sandra Day O'Connor, Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, and Clarence Thomas, causing a shift towards the right.... Read More

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Signatures Of Waite Supreme Court Who Oversaw Rulings After The Civil War

by (WAITE SUPREME COURT)

WAITE COURT (1874-1888). The Waite Court was the period in the Supreme Court when Morrison Waite served as Chief Justice as the seventh Chief Justice. The Waite Court served over the end of the Reconstruction Era into the beginning of the Gilded Age, playing an important role in the constitutional crisis that arose during the 1876 presidential election. They confronted questions coming up from the Civil War, with many rulings denying the federal government the power to protect the... Read More

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Warren Court Signed Photograph By The Nine Justices

by (WARREN SUPREME COURT)

WARREN COURT (1953-1969). The Warren Court was the period in the Supreme Court when Earl Warren served as Chief Justice, widely considered the most liberal Supreme Court in American history. This court expanded civil rights, civil liberties, judicial power, and federal power, through creations like one man, one vote and the Miranda warning, brought an end to de jure racial segregation, and ended officially sanctioned voluntary prayer in public schools. PS. c. 1965-1967. Washington, D. C. A color photograph... Read More

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Nol Coward Writes To The Newspaper Columnist Leonard Lyons

by NOEL COWARD

TLS. 1pg. 6 x 8. January 21, 1970. Les Avants sur Montreux. A typed letter signed Noel to the American newspaper columnist Leonard Lyons: I am having rather a job catching up with my correspondence! Please forgive the delay in answering your lovely cable. I simply loved it it was the funniest of all. It was so very sweet of you to think of me. I hope to see you soon. My... Read More

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Croker, The First Secretary To The Admiralty, Writes About An American Serving In The British Navy: He Be Not A British Subject, Did Fraudulently Represent Himself To Be Such

by JOHN WILSON CROKER

JOHN WILSON CROKER (1780-1857). Croker was a British statesman and writer.LS. 3pg. 8 x 12. August 31, 1824. Admiralty Office. A letter signed J W Croker to Thomas Aspinwall, the American consul in England. Croker, then the First Secretary to the Admiralty, wrote: the case of William Long, said to be an American, serving on Board His Majestys Ship Gloucester, I have their Lordships Commands to acquaint you, in reference to your letter of the 23rd... Read More

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Three Scottish Poems, Written Out By Robert Cromek

by ROBERT CROMEK

ROBERT CROMEK (1770-1812). Cromek was an English engraver, art dealer, and editor. AM. 5pgs. N.d. N.p. A series of three traditional Scottish poems and songs written out by editor and printer Robert Cromek. The poems include Theres nane othem a like my bonnie Lassie and The Lowlands of Holland. For example: The Lowlands of Holland My love he built a bonny ship & set her on the sea, With seven score good mariners to bear her company. There's three... Read More

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DS. 1pg. 21 x 16. November 5, 1898. Maryland. A large Legion of the Red Cross document for Richard Mason Brown of Baltimore, Maryland, signed by local officers. The document promises a $1,000 death benefit to Brown. It has a vignette of a white knight and two seals. The outer border has staining and folds, but these could be matted out.

by (THE AMERICAN RED CROSS)

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Frederick Nicolls Crouch, English Musician And Composer, Autographs Music Manuscript For His Famous Kathleen Mavourneen

by FREDERICK NICOLLS CROUCH

FREDERICK NICOLLS CROUCH (1808-1896). Crouch was an English musician and composer best known for 1835s Kathleen MavourneenAMQS. 9 pg. 10 x 14. May 7. 1892. Baltimore, Md. An autograph manuscript signed F. Nicolls Crouch. This is a handwritten piano and vocal score with full text underlay of Kathleen Mavourneen, the most famous composition of Frederick Nicollas Crouch. Mavourneen is a term of endearment derived from the Irish Gaelic mo mhuirnn, meaning my beloved. The song first gained popularity in... Read More

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Typed Letter Signed By The Last Outlaw Pat Crowe

by PAT CROWE

PATRICK THOMAS CROWE (1869-1938). Crowe, also known as Frank Roberts, was an American criminal whose exploits as a bank and train robber and kidnapper made him a prominent celebrity and writer early in the 20th century. TLS. 1 pg. 8 x 10. July 11, 1921. Boston. A typed letter signed Pat Crowe to Mr. Edward L.B. Howard: Business duties have prevented my granting your humble requests to present. It will be my pleasure to send you at an early... Read More

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A Rare Nathaniel Currier Handwritten And Signed Receipt To A Famous American Architect That Currier Produced Lithographs For

by NATHANIEL CURRIER

NATHANIEL CURRIER (1813-1888). Currier was a famous American lithographer who, in partnership with James Ives, created one of the most famous artistic companies in American history.ANS. 1pg. 7 x 2. October 24, 1838. New York. A rare autograph document signed Nathl Currier on a small slip of paper: Received New York Oct. 24th 1838 from A.J. Davis Esq Thirty Dollars on a/c Nathl Currier. I could locate no sales records for a Currier manuscript in Rarebookhub.com... Read More

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George Custer Writes To Cavalry General Wesley Merritt Four Weeks Before Appomattox: Not An Armed Rebel Has Been Seen South Of The South Anna. I Would Have No Trouble In Going Within Cannon Range Of Richmond

by GEORGE CUSTER

GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (1839-1876). Custer was a nineteenth-century American Army General who died in the Battle of Little Bighorn, sometimes referred to as Custers Last Stand.WESLEY MERRITT (1836-1910). Merritt was a Civil War general who served in the cavalry. He was second-in-command to Sheridan during the Appomattox Campaign and was one of several commissioners at the Appomattox surrender. He was later the Military Governor of the Philippines.ALS. 1pg. 4 x 6 . March 14, 1865. Headquarters.... Read More

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A Dakota Homesteader Describes His Western Life: Laid My Claims On 320 Acres Of Government Lands, And I Think I Have Got Same As Good LandI Have 22 Acres Oats 3 Acres Corn Same Yankee Corn As They Call It Out HereAnd A Small House Framed House But I Have Not Got The House Finished Yet

by (NORTH DAKOTA)

(DAKOTA TERRITORY). ALS. 6pg. July 6, 1884. Koto, McPherson County Dakota. An autograph letter signed J.H. Chadwick to Finias Talcott: I would like to step in and have a little chat with you a few minutesI came out ere about the First of April, and laid my claims on 320 acres of Government Lands, and I think I have got same as good land as lies outas westI have planted a little of almost every thing and the... Read More

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