Autographs page 3 of 3. Dept. AG. SKU Items 101 - 150.
AG-101. Todd, Rev. John. Clergyman and author; known for his book Long Lake, the first published book to deal solely with the Adirondacks. A signed quote on a sheet of paper: "The great plan shall be carried out - 1 crop shall rise up before all 1 earth, 1 centre of hope, of peace & of joy & Heaven shall shout back to earth..." 6.5" x 9", clean and suitable for display or to lay in a book. Very good. $75.00
AG-103. Tucker, William Jewett. (1839-1926). Clergyman, educator; President of Dartmouth College 1893-1909. TLS, 1 p., Dartmouth, Sept. 15, 1889. To Rev. George E. Street, declining an invitation. Nice signature. Near fine. $35.00
AG-104. Tudor, Frederick (1783-1864). Boston businessman; conceived of shipping ice from Boston to tropical cities. ALS, 1 pp., Oct. 13, 1835. To Messrs. Hilliard Gray & Co., Booksellers. In full: "You have not yet informed me what quantity of Mr. Tudor's book was destroyed by the fire. Also, I would like to inform W. Tudor whether his book at Philad. & N. York finds customers." He refers to his brother, author William Tudor. Some wear and chipping to the sheet, not affecting the text. Very good. $75.00
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AG-107. Upham, Charles (1802-1875). Unitarian clergyman, Congressman, historian of the Salem witchcraft episode. ALS, 3 pp., Salem, Dec. 22, 1843. To Charles W. Brewster of the Portsmouth Lyceum, concerning the possibility of an upcoming lecture. Mentions a lecture on Roger Williams, lengths of time, and other matters. Light soiling; very good. $90.00
AG-108. Upham, Charles (1802-1875). Unitarian clergyman, Congressman, historian of the Salem witchcraft episode. ALS, 1 p., Jan. 30, 1840. To Charles W. Brewster, concerning his upcoming travel plans to visit Portsmouth. Very good. $75.00
AG-109. Vandenberg, Arthur Hendrick (b. 1884). Editor. TLS, 2 pp., Dec. 18, nd. To Joseph D. Oliver, concerning political matters. Very good. $35.00
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AG-112. Vest, George Graham (1830-1904). Lawyer, member of the Confederate Congress, U.S. Senator. Thought to be the author of the "Ordinance of Secession" in 1861, and as a Confederate congressman appears to be the only one to be publicly whipped (by a woman as an impromptu punishment); as a U.S. Senator, he was known for a disinclination to recognize new developments and issues in American life, and after the Spanish-American War, for considering it unconstitutional for the United States to permanently hold and govern Spanish territories. Signature on a slip of paper. Near fine. $50.00
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AG-114. Wagner, Henry R. (1862-?) Bibliographer, collector of western Americana, and author. TLS, 1 p., Feb. 26, 1942. Reply to a request for a photograph" "...I beg to advise you that I have not had one taken in forty years, except snapshots, which would hardy be appropriate in your gallery." Also mentions that his Reminiscences will soon be published. Near fine. $25.00
AG-115. Walsh, Robert (1784‑1859). Editor, diplomat; founder and editor of the American Review of History and Politics, the first quarterly magazine; U.S. Consul General in Paris 1844‑51. ALS, 1 p., to American writer M. Carey, Paris, Oct. 5, 1857. A friendly letter recounting some of his aches and pains. Tipped into another sheet, with a biography. Very good. $60.00
AG-116 Walsh, Robert (1784‑1859).
Editor, diplomat; founder and editor
of the American Review of History and Politics, the first quarterly magazine;
U.S. Consul General in Paris 1844‑51.
Clipped signature from a letter, tipped to a sheet from a 19th-century autograph
collection. Near fine. $25.00
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AG-118. Wanamaker, John (1838-1922). Merchant; developed a large men's clothing store which became a major department store; served as U.S. Postmaster-General 1889-1893. Signed card. $20.00
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AG-120. White, John Hazen (1849-1925). Cleric; fourth Bishop of Indiana, first Episcopal Bishop of Michigan City. ANS, to John D. Oliver on his 50th anniversary. With a biographical note pasted on. Very good. $20.00
AG-121. White, John Hazen (1849-1925). Cleric; fourth Bishop of Indiana, first Episcopal Bishop of Michigan City. ALS, 1½ pp., to Rev. Marshall M. Day, Valpariso, IN. Sept. 21, 1908. Concerning an upcoming meeting to discuss Day's ordination. Very good. $30.00
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AG-123. Williams, Charles Kilbourne (1782-1853) . Jurist, served in the War of 1812, and held many positions in Vermont government, including governor. ANS, 1 p., Oct. 9, 1815. Asking for an advance of one hundred dollars for Francis M. Smith. The version contains notations of payment, probably toward the loan. Mentions terms and his father, Samuel, who wrote and early history of Vermont. A few pencil comments on each side refer to Williams. Very good. $85.00
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AG-125. Woodward, John B. ALS, New York, May 8, 1883. To: "the Governor of the State of New York" with a recommendation concerning a bill before the legislature. Split along a couple folds, but still in one piece. Good-very good. $45.00
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AG-128. Yates, Peter W. Lawyer and Congressman, represented New York in the General Congress 1785-87. ALS, August 22, 1875. Apparently concerning a land deal. Very good. $75.00
