Autographs page 3 of 3. Dept. AG. SKU Items 101 - 150.
AG-101. Thursby, Emma (1845-1931). American soprano singer and vocal teacher; regarded as the greatest interpreter of Mozart in her time. Signed card with a decoration. $35.00
AG-102. Tracy, Benjamin Franklin. District Attorney of Tioga Co., NY; Civil War officer. Served as Secretary of the Navy under President Harrison beginning in 1888; credited with making the "new navy." Signed card. $25.00
AG-103a. Troup, Robert. Military officer; aide to Gen. Gates at the Battle of Saratoga, was confined on the infamous prison ship Jersey, held several political offices. Ds, three large pages, to Jeremiah Lansing, concerning a case between John Henry Beekman and Bastian Visscher. Small handwritten addition by Troup. Very good. $300.00
AG-103b. 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. $50.00
With Gilmore, the Flying Lion
AG-105. Turner, Roscoe. Aviator. Signed photo, 8x10 black and white, showing Turner playing with his pet. Near fine. $60.00
AG-106. Tyler, Royall (1757‑1826). American jurist and author. Served on the staff of Gen. Benjamin Lincoln during Shay's Rebellion (1786); was chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court (1807‑1813), and professor of jurisprudence at the U. of Vermont (1811‑1814). Wrote a novel and also the first professionally produced comedy by a native‑born author (The Contrast, 1787). DS, Woodstock, August 24, 1805. A legal agreement, signed as a judge of the Vermont Supreme Court, along with two other judges. A few brown spots, but a remarkably nice document. Very good. $225.00
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. Van Denberg, Arthur Hendrick (b. 1884). Editor. TLS, 2 pp., Dec. 18, nd. To Joseph D. Oliver, concernng political matters. Very good. $35.00
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AG-111. Van Ness, William P. (1778-1826). Jurist; friend and protege of Aaron Burr, took Burr's challenge to Hamilton, and served as a second in the famous duel. ALS, 1 p., NewYork, Sept. 17, 1825. To James Vanderpoel, attorney, mainly concerning a land matter: "I am anxious to prevent an irrecoverable separation of the two farms - I have a strong conviction, that if they can be had on favorable terms, and if under all circumstances, my friends should advise it, I shall be able to make an arrangement to get them..." Ends with an interesting postscript: "Be kind enough to tear off what I have written on this page and send it to candle" A couple short tears, but clean readable, and near fine. $200.00
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. $90.00
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. $10.00
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
AG-122. Whitlock, Brand (1869-1934). Journalist, diplomat, politician; U.S. Minster to Belgium (1813-1822). Signed card. $20.00
AG-123. Williams, Charles Kilbourne (1782-1853) . Jurist, served in the War of 1812, and held many positions in Vermont government, including governor. ALS, 1 p., Oct. 9, 1815. Asking for an advance of one hundred dollars for Francis M. Smith. Mentions terms and his father, Samuel, who wrote and early history of Vermont. 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. $25.00
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AG-127. Wright, Benjamin (1770-1842). Senior engineer for the Erie Canal. ALS, 1 p., to Col. Walker., Rome, Oct. 7, 1815. Concerning land speculation, particularly in the Remsen Tract, "...I was commissioned by a man in N. York to buy the amt. of $10,000 land in the county wherever I could get a bargain for cash..." Discusses several locations, but the client told him to hold off while looking at land in Pennsylvania. Very good. $135.00
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
