JAMES, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed,

SAYS OF HIMSELF: "UNABLE . . . TO ANSWER FOR THE NUMBER OF HIS WORDS" JAMES, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, to author Henry Harland ("My dear Harland"), in English and French, reporting having sent a

JAMES, HENRY. Brief Autograph Letter Signed, "Henry James Jr.," to publisher Ticknor & Fields ("Gentlemen"): "I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your order for the sum of $100.00 in payment for my st

Patrick Henry autograph letter signed three times ("P. Henry"). Two pages on one leaf, 6.25" x 7.25", L[ong] Island [plantation&rsq

MADISON, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, to Representative Stephen Van Rensselaer ("Dear Sir"), expressing appreciation on the part of the public for his survey work and expecting that it will prove u

"THEY OUGHT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES. . .WITHOUT EMPLOYING A. . .WORTHLESS NEGRO" CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay," to Representative Joshua Reed Giddings ("My dear Sir"), sending newspaper

Autographs 1878 Joseph Henry First Director of the Smithsonian Institution Beautifully Penned Autograph Letter Signed JOSEPH HENRY (1797-1878), American Scientist Who Became The First Director of the

ENSOR, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, to Mr. J. Andro[?], in French, on a postcard, acknowledging receipt of the amount for the tax on the engravings, and remarking that he has yet to receive the uns

CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay," to Representative George Corbin Washington ("My Dear Sir"), declining to accept his invitation to dine due to his son's illness. ¼ page, 8vo, with

Autograph letter signed ('E. Landseer') written in reply to a previous missive and reading "I have only to state that I have no control whatever in the selections of engravers or etchers of forthcomin

AFTER HIS OWN MOTHER'S DEATH, A MESSAGE FOR CECIL B. DEMILLE STEWART, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jimmy," to Cecil B. DeMille ("Dear Mr. DeMille"), thanking for the condolences he sent [upon the

James Longstreet ALS, “the speech on Gen. Grant’s last anniversary...may meet your wishes” LONGSTREET, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, “James Longstreet”, 1p, on lined pa

James Madison autograph letter signed ("James Madison"). Two pages of a bifolium, 8" x 10", Department of State, Washington; October 21, 1801. Addr

Henry Laurens autograph letter signed ("Henry Laurens President of Congress"). One page, 8" x 13", Yorktown, [Virginia]; March 7, 1778.

Revolutionary War general, first United States Secretary of War, and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750-1806). ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, March 7

Henry Laurens autograph letter signed ("Henry Laurens"). Two pages on one leaf, 7.25" x 9.25", Charles Town, South Carolina; October 28, 177

William Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed "WH Harrison." One page, 5.5" x 8.5", no place; September 13, [1837]. Addressed to his son-in-law, William. The letter reads in full: "After all the trou

Heading: Author: Harrison, William Henry Title: Letter from William Henry Harrison regarding a misdirected bank deposit Place Published: Washington, D.C. Publisher: Date Published: January 4

James Madison Autograph Letter Signed "James Madison" as Secretary of State. One page of a bifolium, 8" x 9.5" (sight), [Washington, D.C.]; March 31, 1804. A short letter to Jonathan Steele Esq., whic

ALS, one page both sides, 6.5 x 8, June 28, 1856. Handwritten letter to a young friend and supporter, commenting on his recent nomination for president and offering advice. In part: "You have proved a

ALS as secretary of state, one page, 7.5 x 9, July 1, 1848. Written from Washington, a letter to John Ritter, C. H. Hunter, John C. Meyers, and other members of Pennsylvania's Democratic Party. In

Henry Clay Autograph Letter Signed ALS. An American lawyer, statesman and speaker. Dated 1814, promoted Compromise Bill of 1850 which postponed slavery question. Two pages, front and verso, signed ver

GARFIELD, JAMES A. Autograph Letter Signed, "JAGarfield," to Orissa Udall ("Dear Miss"), accepting honorary membership in the Alumni Association of Hiram College, and explaining that he was unable to

LONGFELLOW, HENRY WADSWORTH Autograph letter signed. Cambridge: 9 April 1873. A four-page autograph letter on the recto and verso of a bifolium, signed "Henry W. Longfellow", accompanied by the origin

Entirely in his hand inked manuscript on a single folded unlined letter sheet with cover addressed to ‘Hon. John Y. Mason, London’ The letter written by on June 19, 1856 reads as follows: