Autographs page 1 of 3. Dept. AG. SKU Item 1 - 50.
AG-1.
Abercrombie, James (1758-1841). Clergyman; author of Lectures on the
Catechism (1807). Removed flyleaf from a book, with an inscription
signed "the Author," to James Dean (1776-1849), Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Philosophy at the University of Vermont. Some discoloration, but very
good. $30.00 AG-2.
AG-3. Alexander, Sir Robert (1769-1859), Director of the Bank
of Ireland; succeeded his father to the title of 2nd Baronet Alexander, of
Belcamp, co. Dublin circa 1820. ALS, 1 p., no date. Tipped to a sheet from
a 19th century autograph collection, with a biographical entry on the bottom
right, and the recipient's address on the verso, which indicates the letter
was to Thomas Wyse. Appears to discuss business matters, probably at the Bank,
since it mentions other directors. Although tipped to another sheet, it is
clean and in very good condition. $75.00 AG-4. Alexander, Joseph Addison (1809-1860). Educator, author; taught
oriental and biblical literature at Princeton Seminary, and later biblical and
ecclesiastical literature. ANS, nd, postponing a class. The corners
of the sheet are clipped, right up to some of the writing, but the
message and signature are complete. Tipped to another
sheet from a 19th century autograph collection. Very good. $35.00 AG-5. Bancroft, George
(1800-1891). Historian, diplomat. Signed presentation
from a book leaf. Jan. 4, 1845. Very good. $35.00 AG-6. Bartlett,
Samuel Colcord (1817-1898). Clergyman, educator; president of Dartmouth
College 1877-1892. ALS, 1 p. Hanover, Oct. 27, 1891. To a Mr. Street,
thanking him for his assistance in a transaction. Near fine.$40.00
AG-7. AG-8. Belmont, Perry (1851-1947),
ALS, no date (ca. 1876). To historian W.L. Stone, contributing to a Saratoga
Battle Monument. Trimmed at the top, and tipped to anothe sheet. Very good.
$30.00
AG-9. Black, Frank
S. (1853-1913). Governor and Representative from New York; lawyer in
Troy and NYC. One of two NYS Governors (along with Nelson
Rockefeller) to be cremated. ALS, 1 p., Troy, June 17, 1897.
Answering an inquiry. A penciled note indicates governor Black was the last
person to see her father alive. A bit worn and wrinkled. Good.
$45.00 AG-10. Bradbury,
James Ware (1802-1901). Lawyer, senator from Maine, etc. Signed card with a quote:
"Strive to do good," dated September 27, 1900. Written in a strong hand
considering his age. $30.00 AG-11. Buchtell, Henry A. (1847-1924).
Clergyman, educator, Chancellor of the University of Denver, Governor of
COoorado. TLS, 1 p., Nov. 24, 1906. To Joseph D, Oliver, thanking him for
his letter on the matter of the governorship. On University of Denver
stationary. Near fine. $30.00 $35.00 AG-13. Campbell, Archibald. Surveyor,
NY political figure. ALS, 1 p., Chatham, Aug. 13, 1825. To Mr. Evart Van
Buren at Kinderhook, concerning money owed him by some of Van Buren's clients:
""The amount you sent me is not the whole amount that these two gentlemen owe
me...." He seems quite anxious to get his money. 8"x 12.5". Very good. $85.00 AG-14.
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AG-18. Church, Sanford Elias (1815-1880). Jurist, member of the New York State Assembly, lieutenant-governor, state
comptroller, member of the state constitutional convention of 1867, etc.; a
jurist of the school of Wm. L. Marcy and Silas Wright, he was known for his
honesty and conservatism. ALS, 1 p., Apr. 6, 1842. To Wm. Huntington,
chairman of the committee of commerce, concerning the nomination of Wm. Butler
to the committee. Written in a very bold hand. A bit wrinkled, but very good.
$75.00 AG-19.
AG-20. AG-21. AG-22. Creswell, John A.J. (1828-1891). U.S. Postmaster-General in Grant's
first term, 1869-74; instituted many reforms. Clipped signature from a
letter. $25.00 AG-23. Cunningham, James A.
Adj. Gen. Of Massachusetts.
Signed card, Feb. 12, 1869. $25.00 AG-24. Dallas, Alexander James
(1759-1817). Statesman; served as secretary of the treasury under
President Madison, and after 1815 assumed the duties of secretary of war
concurrently. A short note in his hand, but not signed by him, dated July 19, 1798. With a
portrait. Very good. $135.00 AG-25.. Everett, Edward
(1794-1865). Unitarian clergyman, orator, statesman; U.S. House of
Representatives (1825-35), Governor of Massachusetts (1836-40), U.S. Minister
to Great Britain (1841-45), President of Harvard (1846-49), U.S. Senator
(1853-54), etc. Short ALS to George Lunt, March 9, 1862. "I would
like to have a little talk with you. could you look upon me before Twelve M.
Or if not this forenoon, than in the evening. -Sincerely yours, Edward
Everett" 4.25" x 6". With an engraved portrait. Very good. $150.00
AG-32. Fairchild, Charles Stebbins. Lawyer, financier, New York Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury. Short ALS, Albany, June 28, 1870. To Beach and Smith, conveying a report
on railroad matters. With a clipped portrait and biographical
information. Very good. $50.00
AG-33. Fern, Fanny
(Sara Willis Parton) (1811-1872) . American woman social critic; praised by
Nathaniel Hawthorne, satirized men's domination of women and children and
exposed their economic and social victimization. Fern was also criticized for
praising Whitman's Leaves of Grass. A short note of thanks. No date. Worn and a bit
soiled, but good. $30.00
AG-34. Finch-Hatton, George William
(1791-1858). 9th Earl of Winchilsea and 5th Earl of Nottingham; opposed the
House of Lords in every liberal measure, fought a duel with the Duke of
Wellington over the Catholic Relief Bill in 1829, etc. ALS, 1 p., July 11,
1844 (looks like 1866, but obviously is not). About 4.5" x 7", tipped to a
slightly larger sheet with a biographical entry Originally from a 19th
century autograph collection. Neat and legible, but a bit hard to read - he
appears concerned with a second order he gave that was not followed. A little
miscellaneous writing at the top, but overall clean, attractive, and very
good. $75.00
AG-35. Fish, Hamilton
(1808-1893). Statesman; U.S. Representative, Senator, NYS
Governor, U.S. Secretary of State 1869-77. Autograph note on a half sheet
of paper, to "My Dear Bishop," noting his dates of service as governor and
secretary of state. Perhaps for an introduction at an event. Very good.
$65.00
AG-36.. Folger, Charles James
(1818-1884). Jurist; served as a local judge, joined the newly-formed
Republican Party in 1854, was a state senator, member of the New York
Constitutional Convention of 1867, became Secretary of the Treasury under
President Arthur, and lost a race for NY Governor to Grover Cleveland. LS,
2 pp., Oct. 13, 1883, to E.B. Moore, U.S. Appraiser. Concerning the promotion
of J.S. Tomlinson to the position of examiner; there were questions about
civil service regulations, but the promotion was granted. Signed by Folger in
pencil, with the text of the letter in a different (probably a secretary's)
hand. Very good. $70.00
AG-37. Ford, Gabriel Hogarth
(1765-1849). New Jersey jurist; graduated Princeton 1784, served as justice
of the New Jersey Supreme Court 1820-1840. Clipped signature and end
portion of what is apparently a personal letter: "My family which is in
the enjoyment of very good healthindividually present their love and best
regards to Mrs. Merrell and yourself and family..." Very good.
$50.00
Ready for DNA Testing
AG-38. Fuller, Charles E..
Evangelist; host of the "Old Fashioned Revival Hour" and one of the founders of
Fuller Theological Seminary. Signed card, accompanied by an envelope
containing a folded handkerchief with a handwritten message: "Handed me by Chas.
E. Fuller June 30, 1940 after his service in the Don Lee Bldg., Los Angeles,
Calif. (I haven’t washed it." Ready for DNA testing, but we don't doubt its
authenticity. Near fine. $50.00
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AG-39. Gates, Merrill Edward (b. 1848).
Educator; graduated from the University of Rochester in 1870, was president of
the Albany Academy, Rutgers College, and Amherst College, also served on the
U.S. Board Of Indian Commissioners. TLS, 1 p., Amherst, Sept. 30, 1897. To
Dr. Street, concerning a representative of Amherst and the laying of the
cornerstones of Phillips Church at Exeter, NH. With an addition in his hand.
Near fine. $30.00
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AG-42. Guyot, Arnold Henry
(1807-1884). Geographer and geologist; taught at Princeton 1854-84, where a
hall is named in his honor. ALS, 1 p., Princeton, August 10, 1865. To Joseph
Dwight Whitney, concerning his intention to present a paper at the next meeting
of the (National) Academy (of Sciences). Neat and near fine. $65.00
