Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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U.S. Presidents, First Ladies and Related

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 33		Establishment of North Carolina as the 12th State. 1st President of the United States (1789-1797); 3rd President of the United States (1801-1809); Governor of Connecticut and Signer of the Declaration, respectively. In 1585 and 1587, the first English settlers in America established colonies on Roanoke Island off the North Carolina coast. The first group returned to England, while the later group vanished from the island, leaving behind only the words "Cro" and "Croatoan" carved in the trunks of two trees. From this original settlement, known as The Lost Colony, came the first child born to English parents in America, Virginia Dare. The region which was to become North Carolina was first established as an English proprietary colony in 1663-65, and its early history was the scene of Culpepper's Rebellion (1677), the Quaker-led Cary Rebellion (1708), the Tuscarora Indian War (1711-13), and ongoing pirate raids. The colony sent delegates to Philadelphia to attend the First Continental Congress in 1774, and on April 12, 1776, North Carolina became the first colony to instruct its delegates to vote for independence. Later that year, North Carolina adopted its first constitution. During the American Revolution, there was relatively little fighting within the colony, but many North Carolinians fought elsewhere. North Carolinians delayed approving the United States Constitution because they opposed a strong federal government; at the Hillsboro Convention of 1788 they rejected the Constitution and suggested many amendments to it. The Bill of Rights, proposed by Congress in 1789, incorporated some of these suggestions, and North Carolina finally ratified the Constitution on November 21, 1789, becoming the twelfth state in the Union. Offered here are three letters concerning the establishment of North Carolina as the twelveth state. A. WASHINGTON, GEORGE. Document Signed as President. One page, Quarto, "United States Feby 26th, 1790." Addressed to an unknown correspondent (one of the Governors of the twelve "United States"), President Washington's letter reads in full: "Sir, I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency an Act passed in the second Session of the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States -- entitled 'an Act for giving effect to the several Acts therin mentioned, in respect to the State of North Carolina, and other purposes.' I have the honor to be, with due consideration your Excellency's Most Obedient Servant G:Washington." This letter of transmission accompanied copies of acts which had been passed by Congress some time previous, and which were now to be applied to North Carolina, following its November admission into the Union as a new State. Letter shows faint age-toning, with weakened folds (some minor fold strengthening on verso), else fine. Boldly penned in Washington's elegant hand. B. JEFFERSON, THOMAS. Letter Signed as Secretary of State. Two pages (including docketed integral blank), Quarto, "Office of the Secretary of State -- April 6, 1790." Similar to the Washington letter above. Thomas Jefferson forwards to George Walton, Governor of Georgia (and presumably to all other Governors of the existing States) copies of acts which pertain to the newly-admitted State of North Carolina. The letter reads in full: " … Sir - I have the honor to send you herein inclosed two copies duly authenticated of the Act to accept a cession of the claims of the State of North Carolina to a certain district of western Territory; also of the Act to prevent the exportation of Goods not duly inspected according to the laws of the several States, and of being with sentiments of the most perfect respect, Your Excellency's Most Obedt & nost h'ble Servant Th: Jefferson." Moderate browning, but very boldly penned and legible. C. HUNTINGTON, SAMUEL. Autograph Letter Signed as Governor. One page, Quarto, "Norwich, Feby 27th, 1790. To the President of the United States of America." By this letter, Governor Samuel Huntington acknowledged to President Washington the receipt of the copies of Acts now pertaining to the new State of North Carolina. In full the letter reads: "Sir I am honored with your letter of the 20th Instant covering an Act Entitled an Act for giving effect to several Acts therein mentioned in respect to the State of North Carolina, & other purposes. With the greatest Respect & Consideration I have the Honor to be your most obedient Servant S. Huntington." The Huntington letter is moderately and unevenly browned, with expert repairs to two sections of paper loss at the upper edge, not affecting the text, and two separated folds. Ink has slightly feathered, but letter is perfectly legible. Each letter is bound in a three-fold custom-made cloth-and-morocco binder identifying the contents in gold lettering on its spine. Each includes a matted, color-tinted steel enraving, and a mounted transcription of its contents, as described above. These three items in combination constitute a benchmark in the history of statehood for North Carolina. Estimated Value $75,000-UP. Ex Superior Galleries February 2, 1994 Auction, Lot # 343. View details	Unsold
Lot 34		Revolutionary War Letter. The timing of this letter is worth noting in that it occured on the heels of a defeat of the American forces by General Cornwallis and only a few weeks before British Major John Andre was captured carrying Benedict Arnold's plans for the surrender of West Point. Letter shows moderate browning with a few dark stains, as well as weakened folds (some silked and/ or archivally strengthened). It has been very boldly signed by General Washington on the verso. 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. Letter Signed. Two pages, recto/verso, Folio, "Head Quarters Orange Town August 12, 1780." By the time this letter was written in 1780, the Continental Army was in dire straits. However, it was beginning to meld into a well- trained fighting force thanks to the influence of European officers. As result of its French allies, it endured and marched to ultimate victory at Yorktown, Virginia one year after Washington wrote this letter to General Daniel Brodhead, who was then Commander of the Western Department of the Army. In full (errors intact): "Dear Sir: I have recieved your favours of the 29th June and 21st July - Col. Bowmans apprehension of the force expected from Canada is cetainly groundless, as what men can be spared from the Garrisons of the upper Country - St. Johns, Montreal and Quebec are now acting in conjunction with the Indians upon the Mowhawk River where they have lately done considerable mischief. The distress on the store of provisions has not been confined to you alone, but has been severly experienced in every quarter and I think you will be very happy if you can adopt any expedient to supply yourself without depending wholly upon the Commissary in a regular way. I am pleased to hear of the success of the parties under Captain Brady and McIntire, to whom you will be pleased to express my thanks for their conduct. These affairs tho apparently small have a considerable influence upon Indians… The first division of the French Fleet, & Army consisting of 8 Ships of the line and 5000 men are yet at Rhode Island, waiting the arrival of the second division now hourly expected. We look for very important news from the West Indies, the whole combined force of France and Spain, in those Seas, having gone down it is said against Jamaica. I am Dear Sir with great esteem & regard, Your most Obedient Humble Servant George Washington". Estimated Value $50,000-UP. Ex Superior's Paul Richards Estate Sale, Feb 2, 1994, Lot 345. View details	Unsold
Lot 35		Washington, George. Fitzpatrick has this letter (Vol. 27, p.74) from the Richard Varick transcripts in the Library of Congress. Large bold signature, mounting traces on verso of second page, else fine. A remarkable letter! 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. With the Signing of the Treaty of Paris on the Horizon, Washington bestows a Diplomatic letter of Goodwill on the Leader of the Dutch Pro-French Patriotic Party. Letter Signed. Two pages, Two-sided, Folio, "Head Quarters - State of New York August 2, 1783." Elaborate and elegant letter of thanks and good will from Washington to Baron de Capellan, the head of the Dutch pro-French Patriotic Party. Transcribed in part: "Sir The very acceptable present of the Patriotic Society of the City of Enkhuysen, came safe to me a few days ago by this agreable token of their respect and regard, I feel myself highly honored and it was a very particular enhancement of the pleasure I felt on this occasion, that it was accompanied with a Letter from you. Your Nation, Sir, and your Charter in particular, have indeed merited the confidence & regard of the Confederated States of America and they will I trust be considered with grateful veneration. The Union so happily commenced will I hope be cultivated by both, with the utmost care and attention, and I pray to heaven that it may be as durable as mutual Interests and reciprocal benefits can render it -- permit me Sir most sincerely and cordially to rejoice with you on the re-establishment of your Honors & Usefulness & to felicitate not you only, but your Country, in whose cause you have proved yourself so noble and effacious an Advocate, in this happy & most honorable Event, an Event which my opinion augers well to the future Liberties & prosperity of the Republic. May Heaven long bless your Country with the Enjoyment of her Liberty, the choicest Earthly favor, and may personal happiness and domestic pleasures ever attend your footsteps thro all your future Walks of Life. With sentiments of the highest Esteem and regard. I have the honor to be Sir Your most Obedient and very humble Servant, G: Washington". Estimated Value $40,000 - 60,000. Ex Superior's Signers Sale, November 6, 1993, Lot 367. View details	Realized $28,750
Lot 36		DAYS BEFORE THE BOSTON TEA PARTY, WASHINGTON BUSIES HIMSELF WITH LEGAL MATTERS. As he mentions in his letter, George Washington had recently attended the Williamsburg Conference, at which a great deal of discussion was given over to the abuses meted out by the British against the colonists. Because of the increasing number of difficulties in Boston, an irate Washington rose at the Conference and proclaimed "I will raise a thousand men, subsist them at my own expense, and march with them, at their head, for the relief of Boston." He little dreamed at that moment that Boston would soon turn into a powder keg, followed by an eruption across the entire country calling for, and finally receiving, independence. This letter, which deals with the sale of an estate that Washington had some interest in, since it was near Mt. Vernon, is moderately browned, suffers one small chip at upper right corner (affecting part of the date), and has undergone restoration to the center fold (several other folds are partially separated.) Boldly penned and eaisily discerned, this Washington letter is in Very Good condition and suitable for any collection. Housed in a custom half morocco and cloth folder, with a steel engraving and mounted description, within a custom-made slip case. 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, recto/verso, Folio, Mount Vernon, December 10, 1773. Washington writes to "The Hon.ble John Tayloe Esq.r," apparently a neighbor. Letter reads in full (errors intact): "Dear Sir, Thinking it necessary that Mr. Montague should be advised of the steps which have been taken in consequence of the Power of Attorney with'choice he Inclosed to you, Col. Mason, & myself, I wrote the Inclosed Letter, & thought to have sent it to you from Williamsburg; but other business, and an attendance upon those with whom I had various matters to negotiate, occasion'd my neglecting it. For the reason's assigned in the Letter (herewith sent) which might be a good deal enlarged upon, and upon consulting Mr. Waller as to the propriety, & legality of the measure, I am fully convinced of the utility of postponing the Sale of every part of the Estate til after finishing of the next crop, which Mr. Mercer assures me will probably be large, as there is a great deal of wheat sown in very fine land, which shall be applied in discharge of Mr. Gravat's Mortgage. If therefore you shall concur with me in this opinion, and approve of the Letter in other parts, a place is left for you to Sign it, that it may be dispatched by the first opper'ty after getting to your hands. If on the other hand, you disapprove of the time of Sale, or the Letter generally, please to destroy it & write anything else you choose. The original Deed to Mess. Hunter & Dick, being, as Mr. Mercer says, taken out of the Secretary's Office by Mr. Thompson Mason, before it was recorded, prevented my getting an attested copy of that, & Col. Mercers Letter of Attorney to his brother whilst I was down; but I have requested Mr. James Mercer to furnish me with these Papers as soon as possible, in order that they may be forwarded to Mr. Montague. I have only my best respects to add to Mr. Taylor, & to assure you that I am with very great esteem D'r Sir, Yr Most Obed. & Hble Serv. G:Washington.". Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Ex. Superior Galleries February 2, 1994 Auction, lot 344. View details	Unsold
Lot 37		Washington, George. Lawson served as Colonel in the 4th Virginia which played an important role during the Yorktown Campaign in 1781. The 4th Virginia, was known as Governor Thomas Nelson's Virginia Militia. In it, Lawson commanded a Brigade of 750 men stationed on the southern tip of the city during the siege of Yorktown. Cornwallis was defeated and surrendered to Washington, which signaled the end of the war. Matted and framed with fully engraved plaques and a color portrait of Washington, to an overall size of 26x33. 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. Autograph Letter Signed, One page, Quarto. Letter of introduction to John Rutledge (Governor of South Carolina), from Mount Vernon, November 25, 1787. "Dear Sir, Permit me to introduce Gen. Lawson, the bearer of this letter, to your civilities. General Lawson was a Colonel in the Continental Army is now a representative in the assembly of this State, and is called by business to Charleston and Georgia…" Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details	Realized $12,075
Lot 38		WASHINGTON THREE -LANGUAGE SHIP'S PAPER. Framed and matted to an overall size of 31x 27½." 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. Partially Printed Document Signed as President. One page, Folio, Alexandria, VA, September 5, 1794. Three-language ship's paper -- French, English and Dutch -- for the schooner William, "…bound for The West Indies and laden with Flour, Bread, Corn, & Shingles …" Shortly before this document was signed, a tax on distilled spirits had encountered much opposition in varios parts of the country, and in August of 1794 was forcibly resisted and defied by a large body of armed insurgents in western Pennsylvania. Washington issued a proclamation calling out the militia of the neighboring states, and left home to cross the mountains and lead the troops in person. However, the insurgents happily dissolved at Washington's approach, at which time the President returned to his official duties, authorizing this ship's paper. Washington's signiture is bold and clear at the center of the document, which has been co-signed by Edmund Randolph as Attorney General and countersigned by Vincent Gray. The document is moderately age-toned throughout, with some separation at the folds, and a very small stain at upper left. Otherwise the document is Very Good. Paper seals have been affixed at left center and at lower center. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details	Realized $8,338
Lot 39		Washington, George. 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. Partly Printed Document Signed. One page, Oblong Folio, on parchment, n.p., May, 1784. An elaborately decorated document issued by the Society of the Cincinnati to "John Wheel Wright Greaton" upon his admission into the Society. Organized May 10, 1783, before the Treaty of Peace was signed and before the British evacuated New York, the society was established with a charter stating three purposes: to preserve the rights and liberties for which its founders had fought, to promote the national honor and "dignity of the American Empire," and to reinforce the "cordial affection" among its members by providing aid and assistance to them and their families when in need. The first military beneficial society, The Cincinnati worked to influence Congress for pensions for surviving Revolutionary veterans. Original membership was limited to those officers who had served a minimum period with the regular (Line) American Army or Navy; or with the French forces under Rochambeau or deGrasse; those who had served to the end of the War as a Line Officer, resigned with honor after at least three years of service, and/or had been rendered supernumerary, or honorably discharged after three years of service (today, descendants of original members may also become members). George Washington served as The Cincinnati's President General from its inception until his death in 1799, and his signature graces this document in that capacity. Other well known original members were General Henry Knox (considered the Society's originator), Alexander Hamilton, Nathanael Greene, General Rochambeau and Admiral deGrasse. Traditionally found with light signatures. Signature in our opinion on a scale of 1- 10 (10 being the best), is a 4. Document is darkened overall dark with some stains. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details	Realized $5,750
Lot 40		ORNATE SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI DOCUMENT. Moderately age-toned. A few minor tears along the edges. SOLD AS IS, NOT SUBJECT TO RETURN. 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. Partially Printed Document. One page, oblong Folio, on vellum, Philadelphia, October 6, 1798. Profusely engraved certificate naming "…Captain Issac Seely…a member of the Society of Cincinnati; instituted by the Officers of the American Army at the period of its Dissolution, as well as to commemorate the great Event which gave Independence to North America … " Organized May 10, 1783, before the Treaty of Peace was signed, the Society of Cincinnati was the first military beneficial society. It worked to influence Congress for pensions for surviving Revolutionary veterans. George Washington served as the Cincinnati's President from its inception until his death in 1799, and his signiture graces this document in that capacity. Dramatically engraved with lurid martial motifs which include an Eagle bursting through illuminated clouds above, a grim Soldier in a suit of armor defending America's shores against Britan, depicted as a cowardly Lion and a Woman wearing a crown, a trumpeting angel, and Warships on the horizon. Though the document bears Washington's signature, after careful consideration it is our opinion that the signature may not be authentic. The document is also signed by W. Macpherson as Assistant Secretary. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Superior Galleries February 2, 1994 Auction, lot 348. View details	Realized $4,370
Lot 41		Washington, George. Matted and framed with two vignettes of Washington. Overall size 25 x 14". 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797. Autograph Panel Leaf (Unsigned). Being the address panel leaf, 3 x 7," entirely in the hand of Washington: "The Honorable George Plater / Maryland / Recommend to the care of George Digges(?) Esq.". Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,840
Lot 42		Adams, John. Beautifully matted and framed with engraved plaques and a portrait of Adams, to an overall size of 25 x 23½". 2nd President of the United States, 1797-1801. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, quarto, Quincy, October 1794. At the time this letter was written, John Adams was Vice President under Washington (during their second term together). To General Benjamin Lincoln. Adams's letter concerns his wife's monetary needs. In full: "Dear Sir, I have left a note in Mrs. Adams's hand for 400 Dollars. If she should have occasion for it, will you be so good as to let her have it and draw upon me or I will remit it to you upon notice from her or you. I wish you a pleasant Winter, and fewer Tracasseries than will probably irritate. Your Friend - John Adams". Inscribed below: "This letter was received from Josiah Quincy Esq., who received it from the Grandson of the writer - Charles Francis Adams Esq. To be sent to me at request of Mrs. T.H. Perkins I am J. Morris." Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details	Realized $4,600
Lot 43		JOHN ADAMS AS COMMISSIONER TO THE COURT OF FRANCE WRITES TO ARTHUR LEE, HIS FELLOW COMMISSIONER. Letters written by Adams as Commissioner are increasingly scarce. Text of letter is slightly faded but Adams' signature is quite bold. Center fold strengthened, small paper loss on each page at center fold (repaired) which affects only two words. 2nd President of the United States, 1797-1801. Manuscript Letter Signed. Two pages, Folio, Passy, France, February 12, 1779. At the time this letter was written, John Adams, Ben Franklin and Arthur Lee were serving as Commissioners to the Court of France. Adams had been appointed by Congress to supersede Silas Deane as Commissioner in late 1777. He set sail February 12, 1778, and arrived at Paris on April 8, 1778. Long before his arrival the alliance with France had been consummated; he found, however, a wretched state of affairs in Paris -- our three Commissioners at each others throats, while the public accounts were being reported in the laxest manner. During Lee's residence in Paris, he had been involved in bitter arguments with his fellow Commissioners and was connected with the unjust charges against Silas Deane which led to Deane's virtual exile (it wasn't until Beaumarchais' papers were discovered in a Paris garret in 1857 that Deane's conduct was explained). Lee exhibited at best a morbidly suspicious and quarrelsome disposition. By the autumn of 1779 his attacks on Franklin had become so virulent and his conduct in general so troublesome, that he was recalled by Congress, following Adams' recommendation that only one Commissioner should represent the United States at the Frech Court. Lee was sent to Madrid; Franklin retained in Paris; and Adams, left without any instructions, returned to America, reaching Boston on August 2, 1779. Upon John Adams' arrival in Paris, he methodically and conscientiously organized and regimented policies and procedures. Here, he instructs Arthur Lee to assist a Mr. Pringle in arranging meetings with various individuals that Lee knows. Written in the hand of William T. Franklin, the letter reads in full: "Sir We duly received the Letter which you did us the honor of writing on the 9th of Feb. accompany'd with a Letter from Mr. Pringle; herewith you have the Draught of an answer to that Gentleman, which you are requested if you approve of it to subscribe & forward. As Mr. Lee is better aquainted with those Persons & Offices to which Mr. Pringle must apply; it is requested of Mr. Lee to make a Draught of Instructions, for Mr. Pringle; which Mr. Adams will subscribe if he approves them, as he doubts not he shall. I have the honor to be with the greatest Consideration & Respect Sir, Your most obed't humble servant John Adams.". Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 44		Jefferson, Thomas. Matted and framed, with a color portrait of Jefferson, accompanied by a bronze medallion and engraved plaque. Overall size 22 x 18. 3rd President of the United States, 1801-1809. Third Person Autograph Letter Signed as President. One page, octavo, n.p, December 1, 1803, to "The Honorable Dr. Custis". A personal letter thanking a friend for the gift of a fish. Thomas Jefferson presents his friendly salutations and his thanks for the fish which Dr. Custis has been so kind as to send Jefferson. In full: "Th. Jefferson presents his friendly salutations to Dr. Custis and his thanks for the fish which he was been so kind as to send him. It is a very fine article, when it can be got of the good kind, which is rare & difficult to those not of the country where produced. / Dec. 03". Fine. Estimated Value $6,000 - 9,000. View details	Realized $5,463
Lot 45		Jefferson, Thomas. 3rd President of the United States, 1801-1809. Autograph Document Signed as President. One page, Octavo, Washington, October 7, 1802, to Mr. John Barnes, Georgetown, being a receipt for reimbursement of travelling expenses. Holograph accounting annotations appear at bottom of page. Boldly signed, "Th. Jefferson." Document is boldly penned in dark ink, and Jefferson's signature is clear and legible. The vertical edges have been reinforced on verso, and there are two small areas of paper loss at these reinforcements, not affecting text. Still, this is an excellent example of Jefferson's hand, and pleasing to the eye. Docketed on verso. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Realized $4,140
Lot 46		Jefferson, Thomas. Interesting note written at left margin, during the war between England and France. "Warned off from all Ports of St. Domingo being in a state of Blockade by H Britannic Majesty's Squadron and if seen within three Leagues of the Land to be sent in for Lawful Adjudication". 3rd President of the United States, 1801-1809. James Madison, 4th President of the United States, 1809-1817. Document Signed as President One page, Large Folio, Four Language Ship's Paper, New York, October 31, 1803. Document is in French, Dutch, Spanish and English, for "James Taylor master or commander of the Schooner called Independance… in the port of New York… bound for Cape Francois… " Also signed by James Madison, as Secretary of State. Fold repairs on verso, couple of tiny fold holes, and overall browning of paper. Still an attractive document, with bold signatures. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details	Realized $4,025
Lot 47		JEFFERSON MILITARY APPOINTMENT. Some paper loss at center right, with a few scattered points of paper loss on the document's right half. Some age-toning. 3rd President of the United States, 1801-1809. Partially Printed Document Signed as President, accomplished in manuscript, One page, Folio, on vellum, Washington, DC, April 12, 1803, appointing William A Smith Surgeon's Mate in the Army. Countersigned by Jefferson's Secretary of War, at left, with "Th. Jefferson" at bottom right. White wafer seal of the United States Office of War affixed with red wax at top left. Jefferson's signiture is faint, but legible. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 48		Jefferson, Thomas. Expertly repaired at center and upper folds, where there is some foxing at extreme quadrants. Age-toning throughout; still, the leaf is quite attractive. 3rd President of the United States, 1801-1809. Holograph Address Leaf. Unsigned, but in Thomas Jefferson's hand. One page, Octavo, Philadelphia, n.d., being the address leaf of a letter to "Henry Tarewell of the Senate of the US Philadelphia." The name "Th. Jefferson" has been written in an unknown hand vertically on the left center margin, and the red wax affixing the letter is visible on verso. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $748
Lot 49		Madison, James. The letters Madison mentions were apparently part of an extensive correspondence between the two concerning tariffs and nullification. From 1827 to 1833, during the national controversy over these issues, Madison argued that a tariff to encourage manufacturers was constitutional, and that he opposed nullification. Cabell drafted a pamphlet in 1829 about the tariff issue, and he evidently needed copies of the letters for that endeavor. Archival mounted and framed with a color portrait and engraved plaque to an overall size of 18 x 13". 4th President of the United States, 1809-1817. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, small quarto, from Montepellier, VA, March 24, 1829. To Joseph C. Cabell, Virginia State Senator, in reply to Cabell's request. In full: "Dear Sir, Since mine of the 19th inst. I have received yours of the 16th and hasten to comply with its request relating to your letter of the Spring of 1827 and those from Warminster of the last year. I send the originals instead of copies which could not be readily made. As they are necessary to explain some of mine to you, may I ask the favor of you to let me have them again, after serving your own purposes. I hope your health continues to improve and that you will always be assured of my cordial esteem and regard. James Madison". Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 50		Madison, James. A mostly clean copy save for some edge damage and darkening on the left edge and scattered stains. 4th President of the United States, 1809-1817. Document Signed as President One page, Large Folio, Four Language Ship's Paper. New York, December 31, 1812. Document is in French, Dutch, Spanish and English, "Be It Known, That leave and permission are hereby given to Timothy Bernard, master or commander of the ship called the Orbit… and bound for Bordeaux and laden with ashes & cotton… ". Also signed by James Monroe, as Secretary of State. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 51		Madison, James. 4th President of the United States, 1809-1817. Partly Printed Document Signed as President. One page, oblong Folio, on vellum, Washington DC, February 13, 1814. Being a Land Grant issued to Francis Cooper of Belmont by the Act of Congress, entitled …"An Act providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river, …' Also countersigned by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Josiah Meigs with an intact white wafer seal at the lower left. Normal folds and some age toning at the borders. Framed with a large oval reproduction of Madison to an overall size of 18 x 21½". Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $529
Lot 52		Madison, James. After the Louisana Purchase, the United States needed to populate the newly accquired western lands, which resulted in the issuing of a number of land grants. Matted and placed into a wooden frame, overall size 18½ x 24". 4th President of the United States, 1809-1817. Partially Printed Document Signed as President. One page, Folio, Washington, July 20, 1813. A Land Grant made out to: "… William Grimes (a Major for three years… a certain tract of land containing two hundred acres situate between the Little Miami and Sciotoa rivers, north west of the river Ohio…" The document features a detailed handwritten description of the parcel and its exact location. Complete with white wafer seal and countersigned by the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Moisture has significantly lightened James Madison's signature. Very Good. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $368
Lot 53		Madison, Dolly P. Miss Maury may have been the daughter of Madison's friend James Maury. Dolly Madison had little formal education, but over the years she learned a great deal through life with her husband, her expossure to public life, and her own reading. Here she has received a work by the English radical, William Cobbett. Her husband began to suffer terribly from rheumatism in the early 1830's; it continued with occasional remissions until his death in 1836. Madison bravely carried on as much social and intellectual activity as was possible during this period. "Montpellier" was the Madison family estate in Orange County, Virginia, to which James and Dolly had retired. A beautiful and clearly written letter with some light age toning. née Payne Todd (1768-1849). First Lady. Her first husband having died, she married James Madison in 1794. Extremely popular as first lady and a great asset to Madison's political career. In 1814, she saved many state papers of George Washington from the advancing British soldiers. In later life she retained a place in Washington society, and was granted a lifelong seat on the floor of the US House of Representatives. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, small quarto, "Montpellier," Virginia, March 22, 1836, to Miss Maury. Dolly writes of the former President's fragile health, asks that Mis Maury's brother be thanked for a book, and comments on the vagaries of the mail service: "Will you have the goodness to enclose with your next despatches, to your brother William, the letter I now send, to whose kindness, I feel much indebted for "Cobbetts Cottage Econemy," [sic] which came safe to hand some few days ago. You will also give Mr. Madison and myself the satisfaction of knowing, that your father and you are well, after our Greenland Winter… my husband has borne the [last] cold, and variable weather, better than we feared he would, and that I again look forward with hope, to the advantages he may derive from the approaching warm season… I enclose a letter you ought to have received many months ago---which has lately found its way back to me… I hope my last of Jany. 2d. has reached you without casualties… accept the assurances of our constant friendship… D. P. Madison". Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details	Unsold
Lot 54		Madison, Dolly. A warm and sympathetic letter elegantly penned in the first lady's meticulous hand. Boldly signed, with some fading in the top quadrant, light age-toning, and a few small tears at top edge, not affecting the text. Framed with a steel engraving of this demure lady to an overall size of 17 x 13." (1768-1849). U.S. First Lady. Widowed by her first husband, she married James Madison in 1794. Extremely popular as a first lady, she was a great asset to Madison's political career. Granted a lifelong seat on the floor of the House of Representatives. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, n.p., February 28, 1944, to "Mrs. Tyler," possibly Julia Gardiner Tyler, wife of President John Tyler. Dolly Madison writes in full: "Your sweet note dear Mrs.Tyler has filled me with regret at the idea of parting with you perhaps forever tho' my hopes hold out the possibility of embracing you at Philadelphia and I will indulge these whilst I promise myself the pleasure of passing the evening of Friday week with you Your affectionate friend DP Madison." Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 55		Monroe, James. Minor archival repairs to edge, separations at folds. Framed with a detailed engraved transcription plaque and color portrait, to an overall size of 22x19½". 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825. Autograph Letter Signed as President. One page, quarto, Oak Hill, October 1, 1823. "I expect to be with you tomorrow the weather continuing favorable. Mr Ingersoll has attended to the dispute regarding the pea patch, in other stages. It is to be argued in a few days, at Trenton, & he is desirous of acting in it. Be so good as to authorize him to do it on the receipt of this, either directly yourself or through the Dept. of State…Inform the Post M. Genl. Of my intention to be in the city tomorrow. Very sincerely yours - James Monroe". Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 56		Monroe, James. Lee's document is a receipt for a partial payment of £500. At this time Monroe, age 28, was a rising young statesman; he had studied law with Thomas Jefferson from 1780-1783, and in 1783 was elected to Congress under the Articles of Confederation. The month after this document was written he attended the Annapolis Convention, which considered questions of interstate commerce. Lee, at 30, was a young hero of the Revolutionary War with a brilliant record as a cavalry commander; he had been elected to Congress in 1785. Both men were plagued by financial difficulties later in their lives. Fine conditon, an unusual item. 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825 Revolutionary War cavalry commander, statesman, father of Robert E. Lee. Two items, one by each man, on the two sides of a single oblong octavo sheet: Side A. Incomplete Autograph Document Signed in the text by Monroe, 10½ lines (over 50 words) in his hand, undated. Side B. Autograph Document Signed by fellow Virginian Henry Lee. (A related item). Three lines (some 15 words), Aug. 2, 1786. The Monroe document is a bond by him to pay Lee £1940; it reads: "Know all men by these presents that I James Monroe of King George county State of Virginia am held and firmly bound unto Henry Lee junr of Westmoreland county and State aforesaid in the full and just sum of nineteen hundred and forty pounds specie dollars at six shillings, to which payment will and truely [sic] to be made I bind… ". Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details	Unsold
Lot 57		Monroe, James. Minor foxing on verso, and an almost imperceptible tear at top right, else Fine. 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825. Third Person Autograph Letter (Signed Twice in Text). Two pages, recto/verso, small Quarto, Portland Place, July 13, 1807. Transcribed in part: "Mr Monroe presents his best respects to Lord Holland and is sorry to inform him that Mr. ? has not arrived in town & will not till tomorrow evening or the next day. An ill founded suspicious that some of the sea men were sick of a contagious disease is the cause of the delay…" Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 58		Monroe, James. Letter has been cleanly cut in half across the center and inexpertly taped together. Seal tear on address leaf, remnants of red wax seal, mounting traces. Boldy penned and signed. 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825. Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages (including integral address leaf), Small Quarto, Philadelphia, August 18, 1797. Following Monroe's duties as Minister to France, he returned to Philadelphia and published a 500-page pamphlet entitled A View of the Conduct of the Executive (1797), in which he printed his instructions, correspondence with the French and United States governments, speeches and letters recieved from American residents in Paris. This publication caused quite a stir and Monroe became the hero of the Anti- Federalists (soon afterward he became Governor of Virginia). It was during this time that Monroe wrote this cordial letter to Mr. Biddle, to apologize for having been unable to visit with him. In part: "Mrs. Monroe & myself intended to calling on you before we left Phil.a, but my ill health prevented it. I am upon the point of sitting out & drop you a line to apologize for this omission." Monroe continues, asking Biddle to also offer his apologies to "… the lady of my friend Genl. Wilkinson… " and to "remember me afftcy. to Dr. Edwards…" Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 59		Monroe, James. Slight yellowing and minor stains. Signature is clean. 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825. Partly Printed Document Signed as President. One page,Small Oblong Folio approximately. 15 x 9 1/2", on vellum, Washington DC, May 25, 1824. A Land Grant for a "George Moyer of Vermillion County, Indiana". Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $414
Lot 60		Monroe, James. 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825. Document Signed. One page, small Folio, Washington DC, May 13, 1822. Land Grant naming "Humphrey Jones" as recipient of a tract of land in Arkansas. Document exhibits some foxing and bleeding, seal intact, matted and framed with a small color portrait and placard to an overall size of 25 1/2 x 17 1/2". Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $506
Lot 61		Monroe, James and Adams, John Quincy. Paper seal present at lower left. Tape stains on folds, otherwise Fine; both signatures are exceptionally dark. Uncommon form of Monroe and Adams jointly signed documents. 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825. An unusual Manuscript Document Signed by James Monroe as President and John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State. One page, 10 x 10¼", with blank integral leaf, Washington, Jan. 23, 1822. The document recognizes Francois Benoist Thierry's interim appointment as French consul for the Port of Baltimore, and declares "… him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, Powers and Privileges as are allowed to the Consuls of the most friendly Powers, between whom and the United States there is not particular agreement for the regulation of Consular functions… ". Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 62		RARE MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED BY PRESIDENT JAMES MONROE AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS AS SECRETARY OF STAT. Directly below the president's signature "John Quincy Adams" has signed, identified as "Secretary of State." Large white wafer seal at lower left, offsetting the two signatures at bottom right. Brittle, with moderate age-toning, and slight paper loss at left fold, the document is chipped at its edges, which have been reinforced with tape, and is torn above, none of which affect the text.The integral leaf, folded behind the document, is badly frayed, and there is a discoloration stain at right center, also not affecting the text. Most of the document's wear is to its edges. The signatures are bold and clear, the seal is intact. Documents signed by two Presidents are avidly sought, and this is still a handsome example. 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825, and 6th President of the United States, 1825-1829, respectively. Manuscript Document Signed as President. One page, Quarto, City of Washington, November 14, 1822. Handsome Consular Appointment naming "Jules Florintin Brette, Esquire Vice Consul of His Majesty, the King of Sweeden and Norway for the Port of Norfolk, in the State of Virginia." The manuscript declares: "… I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise such functions, Powers and Privileges as are allowed to Vice Consuls of the most friendly Nations, between whom and the United States, there is no particular agreement for the regulation of the Consular functions. In Testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed… " . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 63		Adams, John Quincy. A very attractive letter. 6th President of the United States, 1825-1829. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, Washington, December 19, 1829, to Charles March of New York written just a few months after leaving the presidency. Adams writes: "Being on the point of departure from my Residence at Quincy when your Letter and account… came to my hand, my answer to it has been hitherto delayed. I now transmit an order upon the U.S. Branch bank for $63.55 and request you to return me the within account receipted… ". Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details	Unsold
Lot 64		Adams, John Quincy. Matted and framed with color portrait and engraved bronze plaque, to an overall size of 20 x 22". 6th President of the United States, 1825-1829. Autograph Letter Signed, One page, Quarto, 9x7", Washington, January 12, 1820, to T. H. Hubbard Esq. Concerning payment of a note. On his hand printed stationery. In full: "Dear Sir. I have received your letter of 28 December, and shall be glad to receive by mail balance due upon Mr. Justis B. Smith's note, upon which payment I will transmit to you by the same mode of conveyance the note itself. I am with great Respect Dear Sir, your very obediant, John Quincy Adams." Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 65		Adams, John Quincy. Handsomely framed with small placard and portrait for overall size of 21 1/2 x 23 1/2 ". 6th President of the United States, 1825-1829. Document Signed. One page, Small Folio, on vellum, Washington DC, July 10, 1826. A Land Grant in favor of, "… Bradley Dear of Dallas County…" conferring a tract of land in Alabama. The text throughout is slightly weak, as is the signature. The document exhibits some moisture-related buckling and staining but Seal is intact. Very Good. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details	Realized $805
Lot 66		Adams, John Quincy. 6th President of the United States, 1825-1829. Autograph Free Frank Signed. Being a folded sheet of paper creating an approximately 5 x 3" envelope. Boldly addressed to "George Brown Esq./Beverly" and signed in full at the upper right corner. A choice quality item. Framed with a steel engraving of Adams and a large modern presidential seal to an overall size of 17½ x 16". Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $414
Lot 67		Jackson, Andrew. Fine. Matted with an engraved portrait (Johnson, Fry & Co., New York), and framed to 19 x 15". 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Autograph Letter Signed twice ("Andrew Jackson") and ("A.J."), as President, One page, Quarto. "Washington City," October 26, [1832] on pale blue stationery. To Dr. Lindsley P., Nashville University. President Jackson writes to a friend back home in Tennessee, regarding a favor granted, and some news of Washington. In full: "My Dr Sir / I reached here on the 19th instant in good health, and now have the pleasure to inclose you a Cadets Warrant for your son, for next June, in the mean time your son can be preparing himself for his academic studies, and the examination for admission. / Our City is healthy at present, the Colera [sic] has passed away & is visiting with its scourge various places on the Ohio & Atlantic. I hope Nashville may escape its ravages. / With my best wishes for your health and happiness I am very respectfully your friend / Andrew Jackson. P.S.: The appointment of Surgeon for the penitentiary was made before my arrival here, & the partner of Dr. Sims selected who had charge of it at his death. A.J." Estimated Value $5,000-UP. Ex Frick Collection. Goodspeed's, December 15, 1974, Lot 2239. View details	Realized $4,370
Lot 68		Jackson, Andrew. Armstrong was a comrade from the Creek Wars whom Jackson had named Nashville postmaster. The enclosure which Jackson mentions was a letter to Coffee as chief surveyor of Alabama state lands, naming him surveyor of the boundary between the Cherokee and Creek cessions in Georgia. The development of these Indian land cessions was, of course, dear to the heart of Jackson and to all expansionists of the old frontier. Boldly written and signed in full. 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Autograph Letter Signed as President. One page, quarto, [Washington, Oct. 4, 1829], to John C. McLemore in Nashville. McLemore was a friend, former business partner and the husband of Mrs. Jackson's niece, Elizabeth Donelson. President Jackson asks McLemore to forward correspondence of importance to the government to still another Jackson relative, John Coffee, who had been Jackson's aide in the War of 1812. He was the husband of Mary Donelson, who was Mrs. McLemore's sister and so also a niece to Mrs. Jackson. Coffee lived in Florence, Alabama, but the President hoped that he could be reached in Tennessee. Jackson writes: "I enclose to you a letter [not present] to Genl. Coffee expecting he may be in Nashville with a request if there, you will cause it to be delivered to him -- if not there, as it is on publick business, get Col Armstrong to send it on to him, it is of importance to the Governt. that he should receive it soon… ". Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 69		Jackson, Andrew. The "series of views" referred to would have been the important Views in Philadelphia and its Environs…, which included many of Childs' engravings and was published by him in 1830, with President Jackson's name included in the list of subscribers. Jackson was no stranger to Philadelphia: it was the nation's capital when he served in the U.S. Congress and the Senate in the 1790's. Well written, with a fine large signature of the President in full. 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Letter Signed as President. One page, quarto, [Washington], May 12, 1830, to publisher and engraver Cephas G. Childs of Philadelphia: "I received through Mr. Atwater the series of views which you were good enough to present to me, and acknowledged their receipt, soon after his arrival in this city; but finding from your note of the 21st ulto that my note did not reach you; I take pleasure in repeating an expresson of my thanks. Please consider me a subscriber to their publication and believe me, Very Respectifully… Andrew Jackson." Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 70		Jackson, Andrew. Framed with a bronze medallion and a color print of Jackson; overall size 30 x 18". 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Partially Printed Document Signed as President. One page, oblong Folio, Washington, March 5, 1832. A military appointment for "… Charles R. Bell, Lieutenant Colonel… of the Militia of the District of Columbia…" Complete with red stamped attached seal and countersigned by the Secretary of War. A bold nearly 6" signature. Some stains on the right and left borders with separations at the folds. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 71		OUTSTANDING VAN BUREN LETTER SEEKING THE PRESIDENCY. 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, n.d., n.p., marked "Confidential" in Van Buren's hand. Fascinating letter to a Mr. Davidson, written at the twilight of Van Buren's career, when the former President, retired from Washington politics now for seven years, was attempting to make one last bid for the presidency. In 1847, Martin Van Buren tried to regain the presidency by running as the anti-slavery candidate of the Free-Soil Party, formed when the Democratic party became hopelessly split on the issue of the introduction of slavery into the new territory acquired from Mexico. Two factions formed, the "Hunkers" and the "Barnburners," both of which were admitted into the nomination convention. The Barnburners, advocating freedom in the new territories, held their own convention at Utica, New York, and nominated Van Buren as their candidate. At the end of the first term of his presidency, seven years earlier, Van Buren had failed to win a second term, despite receiving his party's unanimous nomination. He was defeated by an inexperienced war hero, William Henry Harrison, put up by the Whig party. Later, in the 1844 election, Van Buren failed to win the Democratic nomination when he made a devil's bargin with his rival Henry Clay, also a candidate, to rule out the annexation of Texas as a campaign issue. Four years later, when this letter must have been written, Van Buren made one last attempt to return to power. In this confidential letter to a political ally, Van Buren expresses a fear that Zachary Taylor, gaining popularity as a war hero, and being courted by Whig party leaders as their own candidate, will be invited by forces in his own party to join the Democratic ticket. He writes, in full: "My dear Sir, I looked for you all over town the even [?] I was to have seen you. I fear a portion of our friends will wish to take Taylor on our ticket in the hopes of gaining support by it. It would expose us to derision abroad and confirm all that has been said about N[ew] York politics. I hope it will be resisted. I have as much interest as any man in the success of the party but we ought to preserve our honor. And besides," Van Buren adds in an added line written above his complimentary close,"Taylor will cheat you. Write me. Yours Truly, M.V.Buren." This extraordinary letter, full of confidentiality and intrigue, written at the beginning of his third and last attempt to win the Presidency, articulates Van Buren's alarmed resistence to sharing the independent Democratic ticket with Zachary Taylor, and finds the former President taking guarded steps to use his influence to keep Taylor off the ticket. In this he was successful; Taylor became the Whig candidate for President, and defeated Van Buren in the election of 1848. Ironically, it was Van Buren's candidacy which split New York's Democratic party and threw that states electoral votes to Taylor, giving him his margin of victory. Extraordinary content. There is a tiny chip of paper loss at bottom right, and a very minor tear that has been expertly repaired on verso, as well as two areas, at upper corners, with mounting tape show-through. Still the letter is boldly written and signed, and otherwise Fine. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. View details	Realized $2,875
Lot 72		Van Buren, Martin. 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. Autograph Letter Signed as U.S. Senator. Two pages, recto/verso, Quarto, with integral address leaf, n.p., September 1, 1823. To a Judge Miller. Written two years into Van Buren's tenure as U.S. Senator from New York, this exceptional letter reveals the behind-the-scenes maneuvering and patronage of the "spoils system" that characterized the politics of New York that Van Buren came to control and dominate as leader of the "Albany Regency," a cabal of practiced politicians who combined their resources in office and jointly used their power to control state politics. In 1821 Van Buren, the new Senator from New York, was made a member of the Congressional convention charged with revising the constitution of the state of New York. Because his party was not strong enough at this time to send him from his own district, he was sent to represent Otsego County. Senator Van Buren took an active part, advocating a moderate course of reform, the limited extension of suffrage, and legislative reforms that would take power away from the assembly and transfer it to the governor, giving that office the power of veto. This convention was instrumental in making Van Buren's reputation, but his activity was largely directed by party politics and alliances. This letter, written in 1823, finds Van Buren using his ties and influence to secure an appointment in what is probably the State legislature. He writes: "My dear Judge/ I have been disappointed in not hearing from you or any one else before on the subject of the Otsego [seat or suit]. I infer however that Mr. H. will be able to provide himself with other counsel and will be well pleased to find my influence counts. Our young Price from N[ew] York is waiting here to go out with me. I will thank you to drop me a line by return post that I may either retain or send him off with certainty. I sincerely pray that Mrs. Miller's health is restored or that she is at least out of danger. If she is well enough to [?] of it, be so good as to express my most affectionate regard for her. Your friend, MV Buren." Word from Judge Miller will decide Van Buren on what he is to do with Price, and he is clearly anxious about what is either a "seat" on the New York state lesgislature, or a law "suit" originating in Otsego County. Much depends upon this word, which is difficult to make out in the text. A fascinating letter, full of political design, which seems to call forth the observation on Van Buren made by his political rival, John Quincy Adams: "There are many features in the character of Mr. Van Buren strongly resembling that of Mr. Madison - his calmness, his gentleness of manner, his discretion, his easy and conciliatory temper. But Madison had none of his obsequiousness, his sycophancy, his profound dissimulation and duplicity." There is a very slight area of abraded paper, and a small tear on the right edge, neither affecting text, with some separation at fold of address leaf, which has been expertly repaired. The address leaf, which bears the word "An - ", has two small pieces of tape, and a minor area of paper loss at the exterme right verso corner. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 73		Van Buren, Martin. William Leggett was a supporter of free trade, direct taxation, and firmly believed in the right of the working-man to organize. He, together with William Cullen Bryant, expounded their views on these subjects to a large national audience through the Saturday Evening Post. They were also fierce advocates of abolition. During the winter of 1835-6, Leggett became ill and had to curtail much of his journalistic output. As a result of his condition, Bryant prevailed upon Van Buren to secure a position for Leggett in the interest of his declining health. The diplomatic post being made available to him here by Van Buren was special envoy to Guatemala--Leggett, however, would not live to see the tropical climes of his new appointment. He died May 20, 1839, exactly one month and one day from the date of this letter. Matted and dramed with plaque and inscription to an overall size of 22½ x 19". 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. Autograph Letter Signed as President. Four pages, Two-sided, Quarto. Washington City, Sept. 21, 1839. A lengthy ALS marked "Confidential" at the head. Written to Benjamin Franklin Butler, 1795-1858, former law partner of Van Buren. Butler served as Attorney General under Jackson (1833-1836) and as Secretary of War (1836-7). Also served as U.S. Attorney for the state of New York (southern district) under Presidents Van Buren (1838-41) and Polk (1845-48). It was while serving in his position as U.S. Attorney that he received this letter. President Martin Van Buren offers a post as foreign emissary to William Leggett, an editor of the Saturday Evening Post and proponent of the Locofocos. President Van Buren pens (in full): "My Dear Sir Mr. Bryant [William Cullen Bryant, 1794-1878, poet and editor of the New York Evening Post, 1829-78. One of the leading Democratic voices in the nation, he was also an ardent abolitionist and would become one of the founders of the Republican Party.] has in conjunction with some other friends of Mr. Leggett recommended that gentleman to me for the place of Surveyor of the Port of New York. It would certainly give me pleasure to [do] any proper thing in my power for Mr. L. not only on his account, but also to gratify Mr. B. & from a conviction that Mr. L. would discharge any duty imposed upon him with integrity & ability. The place ref'd to does not become vacant in its regular course for some time, & I have not as yet decided upon anticipating that event. Mr. E. Moore [Ely Moore, 1798-1860, Chairman of the National Trades' Union, and Rep. from New York to Congress (1934-39)]. Then served as surveyor of the port of New York before moving west to Kansas] has also been proposed upon me for it long before Mr. L.'s name was brought forward. The movement in regards to Mr. M. proceeded, so far as my knowledge extends, from our friends & integrity of his political course have taken a clear interest in his receiving some appointment. So that matter stands. A temporary employment has presented itself, which would, it strikes me, be very acceptable to Mr. Leggett as a provision for the time being and which it would in most event[s] afford me sincere pleasure to bestow upon him. I have decided to break up our Legation in Central America as unnecessary & to inform Mr. DeWitt when he was here. Instructions were on their way to him when his last catastrophe occurred, directing him to repair to his post-obtain his ratification & exchange of a treaty which has been concluded with that government-explain my reasons for closing the Legation & place the archives in proper hands… it will now become necessary to do this by a special & confidential agent sent for the sole purpose. The trust is of a responsible and honorable character, and a visit to that part of the world [would] not be destitute of interest. It would probably occupy the agent half a year, & the pay will be $8 a day and all reasonable expenses paid by the government. I will thank you to consult with Mr. Bryant & if he thinks it will probably be agreeable to Mr. Leggett to undertake it you may propose it to him. Make my respects to both & believe me to be / very truly yours // M.Van Buren". Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. Ex Profiles in History. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 74		Van Buren, Martin. A few faint stains along the left age which do not detract. Bold signature. Document has been taped to a slightly larger sheet. 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. Partly Printed Document Signed as President. One page, small Quarto, Washington DC, August 29, 1840. President Van Buren authorizes and directs "… the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to an Exequatur granted to Samuel D. Walker, Consul of Belgium for the Port of Baltimore…" Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $489
Lot 75		Van Buren, Martin. Boldly written and free from faults. 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on pale blue stationery, Lindenwold, N.Y., Aug. 14, 1852, to fellow attorney A.C. Steward, concerning the estate of a Mr. Wright. The letter reads: "I cheerfully comply with your request as far as it is in my power to do so. I am not certain that Mrs. Wright is the administrator of her late husband's estate, but presume she is. Mr. Wright left no children and she falls heir to the principal part of his estate… A communication addressed to her would I am very certain answer your purpose.… M. Van Buren". Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details	Realized $460
Lot 76		Van Buren, Martin. 8th President of the United States, 1837-1841. Document Signed as State Attorney General. One page, Quarto, on Supreme Court letterhead, Albany, NY. May, 1818. The document is of legal concern, pertaining to the delinquent payment of funds by one Spencer Coleman. Extensive docketing on verso. Piece is quite elaborately matted and includes a hand colored steel engraving. Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $575
Lot 77		Harrison, William Henry. 9th President of the United States, 1841. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, Cincinnati, 16 July, 1833. Written during a period in Harrison's life when he was devoting most of his energies to running his farm in North Bend, and attempting to repair his financial position, damaged by his assuming responsibility for the unpaid debts of his sons William and Symmes and of Cincinnati friends. Harrison had returned three years earlier from Bogata, Columbia, where he had served as Minister Plenipotentiary, an appointment he had sought largely for financial reasons. He was stopped-short, soon after arriving, when President Jackson, coming into office, had him recalled. This letter was written in the quiet turmoil before the Presidential storm that would catapult him into office three years later, during Harrison's brief return to private life, and is concerned with agricultural and financial matters. Addressed, "My dear sir," the letter reads, in part: "I delayed sending my wool to you to forward to Phil[adelphia] in consequence of my meeting with Mr. Walker (of the house of Clifton & Walker) who told me that he was authorized to purchase the article for a friend & that he would pay the cash for it. I sent up the sample & it is only a few days ago that he informed me that his friend would take the two [ ? ] parcels only for himself but would send on the [?] he sold on my a/c in Philadelphia. This I of course declined. I missed sending it up in a keel boat last week & will certainly send it to you in all this week…" Letter bears moderate age-toning throughout, with two tiny areas of paper loss at left edge and one at right center, and occasional stains on its margins. Boldly penned and signed. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 78		Harrison, William Henry. General Taylor, during the War of 1812, used his own money and credit to pay the troops and took to the field as Brigadier General of the Kentucky Militia and acted as Quartermaster of the Northwestern Army under General Hull. William Henry Harrison's military fame during the War of 1812 made possible his later election as President. An unusually choice quality ALS, free from the usual bleeding of ink, paper loss and other defects commonly associated with Wm. H. Harrison material. 9th President of the United States, 1841. Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, small quarto, Headquarters, Piqua, Sept. 25, 1812, to General James Taylor. Harrison writes concerning a man's accounts, then asks Taylor to send his (Harrison's) salary to a Mr. Wilkins, and to Mrs. Harrison (Anna Harrison), one hundred dollars each, and the balance to him. Harison writes: "Your favor of the 22nd Inst. was only received. I have not been inattentive to the proceedings of Mr. [?] & I am very well persuaded that you will find his account in good order. He appears to me to have been remarkably attentive to them. I enclose you herewith duplicate accounts & receipts [not present] for pay as Major Genl. in the [?] quota as I understand you continue to ask for one month which I will thank you to dispose of as follows - One Hundred Dollars to be sent to Charles Wilkins, Esq. at Lexington. Another Hundred to be paid to Mrs. Harrison & the balance transmitted to me. The President has authorized me to fill all the staff within the sphere of my command. I wish to know as soon as you can inform me whether you are still authorized to act as paymaster." Fine. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details	Unsold
Lot 79		Harrison, William Henry. The deed shows light age toning and some slight water staining, with weakened folds (archivally restored). William Henry Harrison's signature (the furture President) is quite bold. Deed is matted and framed to 12½ x 16", and this frame is suspended from a second larger frame (31¼ x 30") which is also matted with an engraving of William Henry Harrison, and collateral material. Interesting associations in this fine Harrison family document. 9th President of the United States, 1841. Manuscript Document Signed ("W.H. Harrison") 2 pages (recto-verso), folio, May 14, 1830. As noted in this land deed, on January 29, 1816, Judge John Cleves Symmes granted a tract of land comprising three acres to William Henry Harrison and his business partner John Cleves Short. (Harrison was Judge Symmes' son-in-law.) Twenty-four years later, Harrison and Short, still partners, sign this deed granting the same three acres to Samuel Ramsey for $50. The deed is witnessed by two of Harrison's ten children - John Scott Harrison and Benjamin Harrison. Benjamin Harrison later became a doctor, but died at the relatively young age of 34, making his signature something of a rarity. John Scott Harrison would later be elected to the United States Congress, as had his father, and his father's father before him (John's grandfather, Benjamin Harrison, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and served four terms in Congress). John Scott Harrison's son, also named Benjamin Harrison, would become President just as his father's father did before him, making John Scott Harrison the only man in history of the United States to be the son of one President (William Henry Harrison) and the father of another (Benjamin Harrison). Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 80		Tyler, John. Some light even toning, normal folds, overall, quite nice. Large full "John Tyler" signature. 10th President of the United States, 1841-1845. Partly printed Document Signed as President. One page, quarto, Washington D.C., January 14, 1843. Authorizing the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to: "a Power, authorizing J. L. Pendleton to conclude and sign a treaty upon the subject of claims of citizens of the United States against Chile, and to receive monies on account of the said claims…" Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $891
Lot 81		Tyler, John. A fine letter, boldly written and signed. Matted and framed with an engraved plaque and a steel engraved portrait. Overall size is 16 x 20 1/5." 10th President of the United States, 1841-1845. Manuscript Document Signed as President. One page, quarto (N.P.), July 31, 1841. Concerns granting temporary franking privilege. In full: During the absences of the Adjutant General of the Army, Major S. Thomas, Senior Assistant Adjutant General of the Army, on duty in the Adjutant General's Office is appointed to act in his stead, in conformity to the 5th Section of the Act of July 20th 1836, for the purpose of giving him temporary privilege of franking during said absence. / John Tyler". Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 82		Polk, James K. Excellent ALS as President and thus quite rare. Matted and framed with a steel engraving of Polk. Overall size 11 x 18". 11th President of the United States, 1845-1849. Autograph Letter Signed as President. One page, octavo, Washington D.C. April 23, 1847 to William Marcy, Secretary of War, regarding General Winfield Scott and the Battle of Vera Cruz. In full: "Dear Sir, Will you send to me General Scott's test dispatch and also such (?) of the Reports of Subordinant Commanders concerning the aplications [sic] of the army before Vera Cruz, as they do not appear in the lexicon of this manuscript. - If you have received any dispatches from California send them also…. Estimated Value $3,500-UP. View details	Realized $2,875

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