Autographs page 1 of 3. Dept. AG. SKU Item 1 - 50.
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AG-2. Albani, Madame; stage name of Emma Lajeunesse (1852-1930). Canadian
operatic and oratorio singer; married operatic impresario Ernest
Gye in 1878. Signed photograph and ALS from her husband. The photograph
is signed "E.Albani Gye" at the bottom. The letter, 2½ pp., to Mr. Naylor, is
concerned with finding an accompanist for his wife’s performance. Mentions
details of the material she sings as well as other performers. Two items, both
very good. $100.00
AG-3. 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. Lower right corner torn, almost losing the last letter of the signature. Tipped to another sheet from an autograph collection. Very good. $35.00
AG-4. Baker, Newton D. (1871-1937) Lawyer, politician; Secretary of War under President Wilson, and appointed to the Court of International Justice at the Hague by President Coolidge. TLS, 1 p., Sept. 25, 1925. To Edmund C. Lynch, declining an invitation. Tipped to another sheet, and with a small biographical entry glued in the lower right corner. Very good. $25.00
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.$35.00
AG-7. Barton, William E. Author, Lincoln biographer. Signed book plate. Fine. $15.00
AG-8. Bayard, Thomas F. (1828‑1898). Lawyer, Senator; Secretary of State under Grover Cleveland 1885‑1889; in 1893 became the first to receive the new title of ambassador to England from the American diplomatic service. Clipped signature. Fine. $35.00 on hold
AG-9. Benson, Frank Weston (1862-1951). Artist; known as an early American Impressionist, and in later years turned his interests to waterfowl and sporting scenes. ALS, 1+ pp., Salem, March 25, 1940. To "Mr. Jackson" concerning an inquiry about "Torrey," who might be Charles Torrey (1851-1921), a Salem area marine artist. Near fine. $85.00
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AG-10. 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. $60.00
AG-11. Boileau, John Peter (B. 1794). English nobleman. ALS, March 25th, nd. Accepting an office. Tipped to another sheet, with a brief biographical entry pasted in the upper right corner. Near fine. $90.00
AG-12. 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. $40.00
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. Very good. $100.00
AG-14. Carmichael, Hoagy. Composer & entertainer. Signed card. Fine. $50.00
AG-15. Carnegie, Dale. Motivational speaker, author (How to Win Friends and Influence People). Signature in green ink, glued to another sheet with a portrait and a date (1938). Fine. $27.50
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AG-17. Chandler, William Eaton (1835-1917). Lawyer; Assistant Secretary of the U,S, Treasury 1865-67, directed Republican tactics in the Hayes-Tilden election dispute, Secretary of the Navy 1882-85, U.S. Senator 1887-1901. LS, Washington, Dec. 5, 1884. To Lt. Commander Francis W. Dickens, informing him that he is detached from command of the ship Onward, and should await further orders at home. Written in another hand, but signed by Chandler. The letter also bears a signed note of acknowledgment from Dickens dated Dec. 8th. Near fine. $70.00
AG-18. Church, Sanford Elias (1815B 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. $80.00
AG-19. Cockrell, Francis Marion (1834-1915). Confederate officer; rose to the rank of Brigadier-General, fought at Vicksburg, the Atlanta campaign, with Hood in Tennessee, etc; later served six terms in the U.S. Senate and sat on the Interstate Commerce Commission. A fine, bold signature on a sheet of paper. Near fine. $50.00
AG-20. Combe, George (1788-1858). Scottish Phrenologist; founded the Phrenological Society (1820) and the Phrenological Journal (1823); lectured and worked with the study of the criminal classes. ALS, 1 p. Edinburgh, July 15, 1846. A friendly letter declining a speaking engagement, " ...finding it advisable to leave the duty to younger men." Combe's signature was cut out, but then neatly and professionally reattached. Very good. $100.00
AG-21. Cozzens, Frederick Swartwout. (1818-1869). Humorist, wine merchant. ALS, Washington, DC, Sept. 18, 1862. 3 pp. Announcing his safe arrival in the city, and commenting at length on nearby battles and military activities. Chipped at the bottom, with the loss of a couple words, else very good. $125.00
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. $22.50
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, dated July 19, 1798. With a portrait. Very good. $135.00
AG-25. Dana, Richard Henry (August 1, 1815 - January 6, 1882) American lawyer and politician, most famous for his classic book Two Years Before the Mast. ALS, 2 pp., Boston, June 6, nd. To John S. Dwight, music critic, concerning a meeting of the New England Conservatory that he feels is quite important. Very good. $95.00
AG-26. Dix, John A. (1798-1879). Military leader, politician; N.Y. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Minister to France, NYS Governor, major general during the Civil War. Clipped signature, attached to a sheet from an autograph collection. Very good. $40.00
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AG-30. Everett, Alexander Hill (1790‑1847). Editor, diplomat; editor of the Monthly Anthology, and later the North American Review; studied law under John Quincy Adams, and served as his private secretary when Adams was minister to Russia; served in other diplomatic posts with other presidents; served briefly as president of Jefferson College in Louisiana. The DAB calls him "a man of ability and industry, but unstable.” ALS, 4 pp., Boston, Oct. 19, 1824. Almost entirely on political matters ‑ Adams, the Federalists, etc. Closely written pages. Very good. $200.00
AG-31. 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), Prsident 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" Near fine. $90.00
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. 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. $95.00
AG-35. 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
Ready for DNA Testing
AG-36. 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
AG-37. Garfield, Harry A. (1863‑1942). Son of President James A. Garfield; lawyer and administrator, president of Williams College (1908‑1934), U.S. fuel administrator during World War I. Clipped signature. $20.00
AG-38. Garfield, Harry Augustus (1863-1842). Lawyer, educator; 8th president of Williams College, 1908-1934. TLS, Sept. 27, 1910. To W.E. Parkhurst, conveying an autograph. Very good. $30.00
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 f 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
AG-40. Goodrich, James Putnam (b. 1864). Politician, governor of Indiana. TLS, 1 p., Indianapolis, October 20, 1908. To Joseph D. Oliver, extending an invitation to ride on the Taft campaign train. Punched with two holes, and with a glue stain where a biographical entry was attached. Very good. $25.00
AG-41. Gough, John B. (1817-1886) Prohibitionist, lecturer, author. Signed card with a sentiment, nd. Very good. $25.00
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. $100.00
