Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 27

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

U.S. Presidents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4208		19th Century Autograph Collection, Including 5 Presidents. An incredible collection of three 19th Century political autograph books containing 954 political signatures, including 5 Presidents, Cabinet members, congressman, senators, generals, ambassadors, and justices of the Supreme Court. The Presidents who signed were Andrew Johnson, James Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, and William McKinley. Arthur signed as President; the other four signed as members of Congress. The first book contains "Autographs of the 35th Congress" (1857-1859), 305 signatures which include: Stephen A. Douglas, Sam Houston, Jefferson Davis, Judah Benjamin, Hannibal Hamlin, William Seward, B.F. Wade, W.P. Fessenden, Simon Cameron, J.J. Crittenden, R. Toombs, James Clay, and J. Letcher. The second book contains "Autographs of the 37th Congress" (1861-63), 234 signatures, including: John T. Stuart (Lincoln's first law partner), J.G. Blaine, Charles Sumner, Schuyler Colfax, W. P. Fessenden, James Harlan, Hannibal Hamlin, and B. Wood. The third book, "Autographs of the 48th Congress" (1883-85) contains 415 signatures, including: Robert Todd, justices of the Supreme Court Woods, Harlan, Bradley, Field, Miller, and Waite. The albums are very good; the signatures are fine or better, being signed in dark fountain pen. An excellent collection. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,450
Lot 4209		Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) 6th President of the United States, 1825-1829. Address Leaf Free Franked ("J.Q. Adams") as Secretary of State and addressed in his hand to "Messrs. J. Jones & Co. / Editors of the Columbian Phoeniz & Providence Patriot, Providence, Rhode Island." Above his name, Adams wrote, "Department of State." With reddish-brown "FREE" stamp and circular "WASH CITY / NOV 25." Some restoration to seal tear. Overall toning. Boldly penned with a very strong signature. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 4210		Buchanan, James (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861. Autograph Letter Signed, Wheatland, near Lancaster (Pa.), Feb. 23, 1852, 4 pp, quarto. To Henry A. Wise, future governor of Virginia and Confederate general, discussing potential candidates for the upcoming presidential election, including Buchanan. Superb content. In part: "…There was & probably still is a leaning on the part of some of the Virginia Delegation & people towards Douglass; & this too among the advocates of state rights, strict construction & economical expenditures of the public money! The Southern press is said to be in his favor. It rarely omits an opportunity to give me a 'dig.' The last was an assertion that I had been induced to withold a letter which I had written in favor of the Missouri Compromise by Senator Foote!!…It was not published on the advice of Jefferson Davis….I think…that Douglass stock is rapidly declining….Some of the friends of Cass who had been seduced from him by the attraction of 'the little giant of the West' were returning to their first love….The fears of those who regard the division in Penna. as formidable obstacles in my way are altogether groundless. Should I be nominated I firmly believe I shall carry the State by an old fashioned Jackson majority. Our State pride has for the first time been thoroughly aroused & the honest masses think that after the lapse of sixty years they are entitled to the candidate… I found the symptoms at Washington to be quite as favorable as I had anticipated & I firmly believe that with the support of Virginia I shall stand a better chance for the nomination than any of the prominent candidates. You can do me more service in Virginia than any other man….General Scott will…be the Whig candidate; he will be far stronger in Pennsylvania than any other man of his party. General Cass will be weaker before the people in this State than any of his Democratic competitors….Our Democracy look with confidence to Virginia; & sad will be their disappointment if the Old Dominion whose candidates they have always sustained, should now prefer the Illinois or Michigan candidate…." Buchanan could not foresee that he and Lewis Cass would fight each other to a standstill, neither one being able to muster a two-thirds majority. Franklin Pierce's name was entered on the thirty-fifth ballot and, on the forty-ninth ballot, Pierce became the Democratic presidential nominee. Buchanan would have to wait four more years. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,910
Lot 4211		Buchanan, James. Autograph Letter Signed, Wheatland, near Lancaster, May 16, 1851, 1½ pp (1 sheet), quarto. A passionate letter against bigotry to James Campbell, who was nominated for judge of the Pennsylvania supreme court in 1851. Judicial positions became elective that year and, as a Catholic, Campbell feared that his religion would work against his election. His fears were well founded; he lost the election. In part: "…I cannot & do not believe that you will be seriously injured in consequence of your religion, although I know that there is yet much bigotry in some portions of the State. I sincerely rejoice that a Catholic for the first time is to be settled on the Democratic ticket for a State office against whom there can be no objection except his religious profession. It is an elemental principle of Democracy that every human being has an absolute right to worship his God according to the dictates of his own conscience; & if on earth there is any thing I do despise it is to witness a poor frail ignorant worm of the dust setting himself up in the place of God to condemn his fellow man because professing a different faith from himself. The argument against such bigotry, from reason, from the Christian religion & from the vital principle of free governments can be made so powerful, - so conclusive, that I rejoice a Catholic is to be settled upon the ticket. It is destined to do much good in correcting the opinions of honest but prejudiced men. It will be a contest between Democracy & Bigotry in which the former is sure to prevail." Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,750
Lot 4212		Buchanan, James (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States, 1857-1861. Unusually good content Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of State, Washington, September 1, 1847, 1½ pp, quarto. A letter of condolence to the widow of Silas Wright, a U.S. senator, governor of New York, and close friend of Buchanan's. In part: "I cannot deny myself the mournful satisfaction of expressing my heart felt condolence with you in your recent severe affliction. I know that time alone can sooth, though it will never heal, your wounded heart: still, to know that you have the sincere sympathy of your deceased husband's friends cannot fail to prove grateful to your feelings. / For years Mr. Wright, Doctor Linn [Lewis Fields Linn - U.S. senator from 1833-43] and myself, a little band of brothers, sat together in the Senate in the midst of the opposition. Both these beloved companions have gone ahead 'to the place appointed for all living.' / Your husband was an extraordinary man. I have known him intimately for more than twenty years; & I have never known any man who had the same strength of understanding combined with so much kindness of heart. He has descended to the tomb full of honors & the whole nation deplores his loss. I shall cherish his memory…." More content. Light toning and one small tear at lower edge. An excellent letter with a beautiful signature. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 4213		Bush, George (1924-) 41st President of the United States, 1989-1993. Autograph Letter Signed as President, written on either left over Senate memo paper or during one of his visits to Capitol Hill, September 1, 1989, 2 pp, octavo. To "Dear Chick," in part: "Thanks for saving my life!! Poor Mrs. Hill had been standing that lonely vigil next to Dr. Crawford Long (he was in bronze) for about 3 hours - a massive screw-up that was ended happily when you showed up!….'Thanks' - Best, George Bush." Written in black, felt-tip pen. Suitable for framing. Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 4214		Bush, George H.W. Official 4 x 6 inch White House Card engraved, "The President of the United States of America" with gold-embossed Presidential Seal, Signed and dated with exact time ("George Bush 1-20-93 11:02 AM"). President Bush signed a total of four of these cards, none of which was dated after 11:02 AM. This card was signed by the President for someone who was very close to him and who was in daily contact with him throughout his presidency. In pristine condition and unique! Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4215		Bush, George H.W. First Day Cover Signed and dated ("George Bush 7-2-91"), with "Washinton, DC 20066 / July 2 1991" postmark and cachet of American troops holding up a flag, "Honoring Those Who Served Desert Shield & Desert Storm / U.S. Liberation of Kuwait - 1991." With a colorful commemorative stamp. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4216		Bush, George H.W. Memo typed by George Bush as Vice President, Washington, D.C., January 2, 1985, one page, octavo. On memo paper engraved "From: The Vice President," he types, "SUE I need 3 or 4 Blank diskettes for MY PC JR. Thanks. GB How much are they? Just curious. GB 1-2-85." Penciled initials, "GB" are at the bottom. The assistant typed her response on the same page. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4217		Carter, James Earl (1924-) 39th President of the United States, 1977-1981. Color 10 x 8 in. Photograph Inscribed and Signed as President and First Lady. The First Lady wrote "Best wishes to Viola Wise / Rosalyn Carter," and the President signed "Jimmy Carter 79'." Stamped on verso is "Official Photograph The White House Washington." A handwritten note on verso states that the photo was taken at the White House on May 3, 1979, and that Viola Wise was a White House maid. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4218		Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn. Warehouse receipt for cotton storage signed "James E. Carter, Jr.", Plains, Georgia, Oct. 3, 1963, 3¼ x 7¼ in. An early document signed by Carter, who is listed as copartner with his mother, Mrs. Lillian G. Carter in Carter's Bonded Warehouse. Also, a Check Signed "Rosalynn S. Carter," on a Plains Mercantile Co. check, Plains, Ga., Nov. 7, 1960. To Billy D. Wilson for $32.03. Both fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4219		Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, 1885-1889, 1893-1897. Autograph Letter Signed, Gray Gables, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, July 29, 1898, 3 pp, octavo. A long, personal letter to the Hon. Wm. L. Wilson regarding a visit to the Clevelands. In part: "…So far as I am concerned the Miami trip I am afraid will not materialize. I wrote the Commodore to that effect….I also told him of your prospective visit out and said to him that if he was coming up in the Daimler…you would come up with him. He is to have a tremendous lawn party on his premises on Saturday….If you arrive by train the car…after leaving Buzzards Bay will stop for you to get off at Gray Gables station upon notice to the conductor that you are coming to see us." Fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 4220		Clinton, William Jefferson (1946-) 42nd President of the United States, 1993-2001. Nine Typed Letters Signed, one "Bill Clinton" and eight "Bill," from November 21, 1978 to September 8, 1992, all one page, quarto. Four have holograph notes and all are addressed to Jerry Marcus, a supporter. Four are on "State of Arkansas / Office of the Governor" letterhead; one is on "Clinton For President Exploratory Committee" letterhead; and one is on "Clinton -Gore" letterhead. Nice political content, including Clinton's decision not to run for president in 1988, along with his statement on why he decided not to seek the nomination. Some wear and minor blemishes; all with strong signatures. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $776
Lot 4221		Clinton, William Jefferson. Color Photograph Signed and72821 Inscribed, "To Proctor Jones, Sr. - with best wishes. Bill Clinton," n.p., n.d., 8 x 10 in. Clinton and Jones, who was a noted U.S./Soviet relations author, are pictured together. Photo is mounted to board. Ready for framing and display. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4222		Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, February 9, 1926, one page, elephant folio. Being the appointment of Lucien N. Sullivan as Consul at Cienfuegos, Cuba. Countersigned by Secretary of State James B. Kellogg. Large cream paper seal is intact. Some soiling at upper right and lower left corners, not affecting text or signatures. Accompanied by a Docoment Signed by Gerardo Machado y Morales, President of Cuba, Havana, March 31, 1926, one page, large folio, in Spanish, granting permission for Lucien N. Sullivan to fulfill the duties of U.S. Consul at Cienfuegos, Cuba; some scattered specks, else very good. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 4223		Coolidge, Calvin. Sepia-toned Image Signed and Inscribed, "to my friend Frederick W. Brown, Calvin Coolidge." 7½ x 5¾ in. The signature below the image is stamped. Coolidge added the inscription in his own hand, in brown ink, then signed his name below in blue ink. The image could possibly have been for a frontispiece or page in a book. Suitable for display. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 4224		Coolidge, Calvin. Typed Letter Signed as President, on White House letterhead, Washington, May 27, 1925, one page, quarto. To Charles G. Washburn, a former Republican congressman from Massachusetts. In part, "Thank you very much for your letter…regarding the Mecklenburg Sesquicentennial celebration. I am glad that your appointment on the Commission afforded you an opportunity to see…a striking demonstration of the growth of the new South, both materially and in the matter of public opinion." The Mecklenburg Sesquicentennial refers to the 150th year celebration of the first declaration of independence in the colonies, drawn up on May 20, 1775 by the citizens of Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Although the Civil War was still fresh in the minds of many southerners, Coolidge's reference to the "growth of the new South" shows that changes were gradually taking place. Light toning and minor blemishes. An excellent letter. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 4225		Coolidge, Calvin. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, Washington, January 28, 1928, 16 x 21 inches. Appointing Samuel E. Lacy Notary Public for the District of Columbia. The lightly-toned paper is watermarked with several Presidential Seals. Countersigned by the Acting Attorney General. The orange Department of Justice seal is intact except for about one-tenth of the glossy coating. Some light soiling, primarily in lower left corner, normal folds, and one small fold split, none of which affects the large signature. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 4226		Coolidge, Calvin. White House Card Signed as President, in blue ink, Washington, n.d. Very minor abrasions to bottom corners, else fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 4227		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Original press photograph of General Eisenhower as President of Columbia University, n.p., c. 1951, 10 x 8 inches. A paper mat is clipped to the photo, framing the part that was to be published in a book, with a typed comment "I hate smoke-filled rooms!" The photo was sent to Eisenhower for his approval, and he wrote "Anyway" in pencil at the beginning of the sentence. Although General Eisenhower was a chain-smoker for years, going through four packs a day, he quit cold turkey before becoming President. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4228		Eisenhower, Dwight D (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Original press photograph of General Eisenhower as President of Columbia University, n.p., c. 1951, 10 x 8 inches. A paper mat is clipped to the photo, framing the part that was to be published in a book, with a typed comment attributed to Eisenhower, "I'm doing all right at Columbia," to which he added in his own hand, "UN[iversity] that is - not D.C." A small quote from a newspaper article is glued to the paper mat; it says, "I have no more intentions in 1952 than what I am doing now--which is trying to get my work done." Ike was being pressed to declared his candidacy for the presidential election in 1952. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4229		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Typed Letter Signed, on personal stationery, Gettysburg, December 30, 1965, one page, small quarto. To Sergeant John Moaney, Eisenhower's valet since 1942, and his wife Delores, the long-time family cook, thanking them for their Christmas present and wishing them "a fine New Year filled with happiness and contentment." He closes the letter, "Affectionately,"reflecting the closeness of his relationship with the Moaneys. Very boldly signed. With original envelope. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 4230		Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874) 13th President of the United States, 1850-1853. Autograph Letter Signed, Buffalo, August 13, 1873, one page, quarto. To Miss Minnie L. Thompson, a young girl, Fillmore send his autograph and then, incredibly, chronologically details his political career: "I have your letter asking my autograph and requesting to know what offices I have held, and I cheerfully comply with your request. - Member of assembly for 1829-1830 & 1831. Member of congress for 1833, 1835, 1837-8,9, 40, 41, 42, & 43. State comptroller from 1848 to Feby 1849. Vice President from March 4, 1849 to July 9, 1850. President from July 10, 1850 to March 3d 1853. Respectfully yours Millard Fillmore." Boldly penned and signed. Rare. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,840
Lot 4231		Fillmore, Millard. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, Washington, April 27, 1852, one page, quarto. Authorizing the Secretary of State to "afffix the Seal of the United States to three full powers, authorizing R. C. Schenck and J.L. Pendleton to conclude treaties of commerce with the Argentine Confederation, with Paraguay and with the Oriental Republic of Uruguay…." Light toning, and minor discoloration at lower left corner. Very good to fine. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4232		Ford, Gerald R (1913-) 38th President of the United States,1974-1977. Autograph Letter Signed "Jerry Ford" and "Betty Ford, " n.p., August 30, 1979, one page, 8½ x 6¼ in. The former President writes to Pearl Wiggins, who was retiring after working 25 years in the White House. In part: "Mrs. Ford and I want to join your many friends in wishing you a wonderful retirement….During our years in the White House you were a great friend not only to us but to our entire family….We love you and wish you the warmest best for future good health and happiness…." Fine except for a couple of tiny blemishes. A scarce autogaph letter by former President Ford mentioning the White House. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 4233		Ford, Gerald R. Official 10 x 8 in. color White House Photograph Signed and dated, "Gerald R. Ford / 8/9/74." A three-quarter-length portrait, signed the date of Ford's swearing-in, one day after Richard Nixon resigned as President. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 4234		Ford, Gerald R. Printed Invitation to President and Mrs. Ford's 1975 Christmas party for the White House staff Signed and dated, "Gerald R. Ford / 1975." The invitation tells invitees to "present this invitation with your pass W.H., E.O.B. or Military." Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4235		Ford, Gerald R. Color 10 x 8 in. Photograph Signed and dated ("Gerald Ford / 7/4/76"), as President. The photo shows Ford delivering a Bicentennial speech in front of Independence Hall. Stamped on verso is, "Official Photograph / The White House." Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 4236		Ford, Gerald R (1913-) 38th President of the United States,1974-1977. White House Vignette Signed and dated ("Gerald R. Ford 8/9/74") on the day of his swearing-in as President, 6 x 8 in. Ford became President at noon on August 9th, shortly after Richard Nixon said farewell to his staff and departed the White House. Ford had been sworn in as Vice President on December 6, 1973, after Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned. Less than a year later, with Nixon's resignation, he became the first Vice President to reach the presidency by appointment. A lovely display item. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4237		Garfield, James A (1831-1881) 20th President of the United States, 1881. Autograph Telegram Signed ("J.A. Garfield") as a Member of Congress, Washington, Feb. 7, 1876. Written on a "Departmental Telegraph Lines" form, to J. L. Cadwallader at the Department of State. In full: "Thanks for Documents received. It now appears that I will speak this p.m. If not will send you other papers." Boldly written and signed in pencil. Suitable for framing and display. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4238		(Grant, Ulysses S.). An extraordinary collection of nine letters. Four William Tecumseh Sherman Autograph Letters Signed and one Letter Signed; one Philip Sheridan Letter Signed; two Horace Porter Letters Signed; and one William Duncan Letter Signed (related to Sheridan's memoirs), all to retired Brigadier General William Emerson Strong. In the late 1880s, General William Emerson Strong, a retired Union officer contacted his friends and old comrades William Sherman, Philip Sheridan and Horace Porter, asking their opinion about a monument to General Grant that was being planned for Chicago. The equestrian statue, to be erected in Lincoln Park, meant to picture Grant in the field, and who better to comment on such a portrayal than the men who had spent so much time with him in those trying circumstances? These letters provide not only a physical description of the man, but also some insight into what his intimates remembered about him and how they wanted him to be remembered. Strong, who had served first on McPherson's staff (and, in fact, received McPherson's final orders) and then as Chief of Staff for General O.O. Howard, found distinction in every battle and campaign he fought with the Army of the Tennessee and he was even accorded the honor of raising the American Flag over Vicksburg following its 1863 surrender. After the War, Strong promoted the causes of Union veterans, amassed a large collection of war related items and was an enthusiastic member of the Loyal Legion. It was in his position as a caretaker for the Union Army's legacy that he took such an active part in the creation of sculptor Louis Rebisso's monument to Grant. A close personal friend to Sheridan's and also to Sherman, Strong was able to turn to these men to assist in the final decisions about the statue and counted on them to be present at the unveiling. The letters offered in this lot show that Strong was in frequent contact with Generals, sending sketches and photographs of preliminary models, and must have taken their suggestions quite seriously when the statue was finalized. In March of 1887, Sheridan writes: "…I do not believe it necessary to be too accurate as to details, and I am very well pleased with the photograph of it you send me. If I can offer any objection to the horse it is that his attention seems to be directed to some such object as a mare…The side view of General Grant does look slightly stooped…the bridle hand is too low; to be tactical it should be raised to the height of the elbow…General Grant very seldom wore top boots…I earnestly hope you will be successful in obtaining a statue that will be creditable to Chicago." Porter is also concerned with the portrayal of the General of the field: "…The side view of the figure makes him look a little more stooped in the back than he appeared in the field when mounted -- he usually straightened up pretty well when he got on a horse and was not so stoop-shouldered then, as he grew twenty years later…" That same year Sherman gets right to the point, "…Grant will be remembered in after ages as General Grant not as President Grant. Therefore the Equestrian Statue -- and the period of the presentation in bronze will be Appomattox. He was then Lieut General…" [bold added] In November of 1888, as New York also planned a monument, Sherman writes "…In my judgment the horse and rider are excellent, and reflect great credit on the designer. I am glad you have made such progress in this matter. Ours at St. Louis was the first done, but you are entitled to great praise notwithstanding…" By 1890, it is obvious Sherman and Strong have been working on arrangements for a ceremony and unveiling of the statue: "…remembering that the Society of the Army of the Tennessee, the first Army which Grant commanded, have been publicly invited to participate in the necessary ceremonies of the dedication of this statue, that they are ready, and only seek time enough to summon scattered members…" The beautiful, and so lovingly created, monument to Grant was finally unveiled in 1891, to the requisite fanfare and celebration such an undertaking deserved. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,990
Lot 4239		Grant, Ulysses S (1822-1885) 18th President of the United States, 1869-1877. Manuscript Document Signed ("U.S. Grant") as President, Washington, November 28, 1876, 2 pp, large folio. The President appoints Caleb Cushing as Minister to Spain and details Cushing's powers and authorities in dealing with Spain, including "the mutual delivery of persons charged with crimes in certain cases…and to conclude and sign a Treaty or…Convention…transmitting the same to the President of the United States for his ratification by and with the advice and consent of the Senate…." Boldly signed by Grant. Countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. Cream paper presidential seal and signatures on second page. Normal folds; a couple of tiny fold tears and minor show-through from glue on seal; soiling on verso of blank integral leaf does not affect document. A handsome and important document. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,725
Lot 4240		(Grant, Ulysses S.) (1822-1885) 18th President of the United States, 1869-1877. Diary from November 18, 1862 to October 18, 1863, by Adam Gurowski, Volume 2 only, New York, 1864, 348 pages. Inscribed, "To Lieutenant General Grant with the author's highest devotion, Washington March 24, 1864." Boards are marbled, with quarter tan leather and gold-stamped spine. Light toning, else fine. This book was bought by Frank R. Morasco c. 1939 following the bankruptcy of the Grant family in Purdy, New York. After Morasco's death in 1961, it passed to his daughter and on to her children. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 4241		(Grant, Ulysses S.). An important document outlining concerns for a planned Grant trip to China in 1879-1880. Six pages, quarto, Shanghai, June 5, 1879. Docketed (US Consulate General Shanghai) on verso. Linen binder at top right corner, transmittal folds, minor surface soil. Fine. Complied while preparing for Grant's visit, this is a fascinating, well-reasoned analysis of Grant's position vis-a-vis Chinese officials. Faced with the unique problem of explaining the position of a past president to a society ruled by lifetime monarchs, the unnamed diplomat who created this document has written: "That he has been a sovereign will be their ruling thought; and, from the very nature of things, as they understand them, he can not be much less now…We can not undertake to teach them, on this special occasion, wherein a Republic differs from a Monarchy…The Emperor…and the Viceroy…are the only Chinese upon whom the General should call…" While on his post-Presidency travels across the globe, Grant visited China, stopping in Hong Kong, Canton, Shanghai, Tienstin and Peking. This wonderful document presents a truly fascinating picture of the 19th century American view of China and is an important piece of diplomatic and presidential history. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 4242		Grant, Ulysses S. Signature, closing sentiment, and rank, cut from a letter ("Very respectfully, Your obt. svt. U.S. Grant Lt. Gen"), n.p., n.d., 2 x 3 7/8 in. Mounting residue on edges of verso, else fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 4243		Harding, Warren G (1865-1923) 29th President of the United States, 1921-1923. Typed Letter Signed as President, on White House letterhead, Washington, October 20, 1921, one page, small quarto. To John Shaffer, editor of the Chicago Evening Post, regarding Shaffer's recommendation of George M. Reynolds for membership on a proposed commission for the refunding of foreign debts. In part, "..I am sure I could consider Mr. Reynolds very favorably if it is decided to call upon any outside individuals in undertaking this work. As the bill is drawn it comtemplates making up the Comjmission mainly from men who are already in the public service, chiefly from the Cabinet….I should dislike to approve of a plan of refunding which did not have the sanction of the Cabinet heads…." Good content. Light toning; one paper clip mark in left margin. Accompanied by a 7 x 5 in. print of a Harris & Ewing portrait of Harding, with wire service clipping on verso. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $426
Lot 4244		Harding, Warren G. Partly-printed Document Signed as administrator of his deceased sister's estate, Maron, Ohio, June 30, 1914, one page, folio. Titled "Administrator's or Executor's Bond In Proceedings to Sell Real Estate," the document permits his sister Mary's heirs to sell her real estate. Signed by the probate judge on the verso. Harding's signature is exceptionally bold. Five months after signing this document, Harding would win election as U.S. senator from Ohio. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4245		Harding, Warren G. Check Signed as President,Washington D.C., April 15, 1921, 3 x 8¼ in. Drawn on Harding's account at The Riggs National Bank and made payable to The New York Beef Company. Punched cancellation and date stamp. Boldly signed in black ink. Accompanied by a 1927 letter from G.T. Harding, Jr., who sent this check and another (not present) to Miss Ida G. Corey. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 4246		Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) 23rd President of the United States, 1889-1893. Autograph Document Signed "Wallace & Harrison" as attorney for the plaintiff (filed October 19, 1857), one page, oblong octavo. In the case of Bates v. Cook & Dunn, Harrison writes, "Plaintiff for reply to the second paragraph of Deft.s answer specifically denies each and every allegation therein contained…." Light toning and show-through from docket, else fine. Probably written in Indianapolis, where Harrison established a reputation as a brilliant lawyer before and after the Civil War, during which he served as Colonel of the 70th Volunteer Infantry. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 4247		Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901) 23d president of the U.S. (1889-93). A grandson of William Henry Harrison, he commanded an Indiana volunteer regiment in the Civil War, became a corporate lawyer, and served (1881-87) as U.S. senator from Indiana. In 1888 he was elected President by the electoral college, although Grover Cleveland had won the popular vote. Card Signed, n.p., n.d., 2¼ x 3½ in. Bold signature in dark brown ink on cream card stock. Faint soiling; minor adhesive residue on verso, else fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $81
Lot 4248		Harrison, Benjamin and Mary Lord. Clipped Signature ("Benj Harrison" on ¾ x 3½ in. blue, lined paper, attached to the top of an opened calling card of Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, with Autograph Note Signed ("Mary Lord Harrison"), New York City, November 4, 1938, 5¼ x 3½ in. To Miss Corey: "As you have such an interesting number of autographs I am glad to add my husband's and my own at your request.". Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 4249		Hayes, Rutherford B (1822-1893) 19th President of the United States, 1877-1881. Autograph Letter Signed as Governor of Ohio, Fremont, Ohio, November 10, 1875, one page, octavo. One year before being elected President, Hayes writes to James Monroe, a U.S. congressman from Ohio: "I think of Mr. Bell as you do. I know him well. I can say nothing more definite now. Excuse this short note. I am much crowded with work." On the bottom of the same page, James Monroe writes to Mr. Bell, informing him that "The prospect seems to be good for you," probably for some position Mr. Bell wanted. Light toning; some discoloration at left edge. Overall very good. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 4250		Hoover, Herbert C (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States, 1929-1933. Autograph Letter Signed on The Secretary of Commerce stationery, Washington, June 15, 1928, one page, quarto. A letter written by Hoover to his staff at the Commerce Department on the day he received the Republican presidential nomination: "To the Domestic Commerce Division - I am grateful not alone for your touching expression, but for these many years of personal loyalty and service. Herbert Hoover." Handwritten letters by Hoover are extremely rare, as he almost always used a typewriter, even taking one with him on fishing trips. Light toning During Hoover's seven and a half years as Secretary of Commerce under Harding and Coolidge, he reorganized the Department of Commerce, worked to improve child health and eliminate child labor, and helped reduce the working day from twelve to eight hours. He also did much to develop dams, flood control, and hydroelectric projects. The Republican National Convention met in Kansas City, Missouri June 12-15, 1928 and Hoover was nominated on the first ballot. He won the White House by a landslide, winning 444 electoral votes to 87--the largest electoral vote margin since Grant's election. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $891