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Sale 52
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 143 |
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[Churchill & Truman] Western Union Press Message Mentioning "Iron Curtain" Speech. WESTERN UNION Telegram with two Reuters Press Releases about Truman and Churchill, 1 page each (March 6, 1946). The President and the Prime Minister were traveling on Truman's private railroad car after Churchill gave a speech at Westminster College, in Fulton, Missouri (on March 5, 1946) where he was introduced by Truman and received an honorary degree. "… echoes of words Churchill spoke at Fulton Missouri yesterday.rang around world. " In this speech, Churchill used for the first time the term "iron curtain" to refer to Eastern European countries under Soviet control. Toning and edge chips; very good.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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Lot 144 |
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Kossuth, Lajos (1802-1894) Hungarian patriot and statesman. He headed the Hungarian insurrection (1848-49) and persuaded the National Assembly to declare the Hungary's independence, subsequently becoming a dictatorial governor. He had to resign when the insurrection was quashed and fled with many followers into Turkey, where he was imprisoned from 1849-51. He went to the United States (1851-52) and England to raise funds for the Hungarian cause, then lived the rest of his life in Turin.
A scarce autograph letter signed ("L Kososuth") in English, 1 page, 8½ x 5¼", Kutahya (Turkey, May 24, 1851. With integral leaf addressed in his hand to Sir Stratford Canning, the British ambassador to Turkey at Constantinople. In part: "It is with the deepest sorrow I learn the violent measures of the Turkish government, inflicted upon my poor exiled fellow countrymen at Constantinople. Being entirely at a loss what to think of this inexplicable suddden change in the politics…as also in respect of the change in the Ministry: I beg leave to addresse myself to…Your Excellency praying most humbly that You would be pleased to order that some exact information might be given to me about the meaning of these untoward events…." Fine; two small closed tears in address panel, not affecting text.
Estimated Value $500 - 700.
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Lot 145 |
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[Napoleon] General Turreau de Garambouville - French Minister to the U.S. Third person autograph note signed by General Turreau (1756-1816), French minister to the U.S. from 1804-1811, inviting Senator Mitchell of Pennsylvania to a dinner Jan. 18, 1808. Over the address, Mitchell named some of the attendees: Madison, Gallatin, White, Pickering, etc. and noted, "I talked with him on St. Domingo affairs…." (Santo Domingo rehelled against the French after Napoleon invaded Spain in 1808). General Turreau had fought under Rochambeau in the American Revolution.
Estimated Value $200 - 400.
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Lot 146 |
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1801 Document Signed by Toussaint L'Ouverture (1753-1803) Slave-born Haitian general and liberator. He lead Saint Domingue's slave revolution and variously defeated French, Spanish, and British troops. He laid the foundation for Haiti's becoming the Western Hemisphere's second independent republic in 1804, the first having been the United States. Partly-printed document signed as Governor General of Saint Domingue, 1 page (recto/verso), 12 x 7¼", Port du Cap, Month of Ventose, Year 8 of the Republic (March 6, 1801). Being a statement about supplies furnished to the Navy and ordering payment in the amount of 49 francs 50 centimes. The stamp of the French Republic is at center left. Additional text and endorsements on verso. Trimmed at right margin with minor loss to text, not affecting the bold signature.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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