BOSWELL (JAMES) Autograph letter signed ('adieu Dear Sir/ James Boswell') to Alexander Burnett (...

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

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

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

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

Three letters relating to the Jacobite Uprisings including Barry, James, fourth Earl of Barrymore (1667-1748) Autograph Letter Signed "Barrymore", addressed "Dear Madam", discussing treatments by diff

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

Sir Alexander Fleming ALS: "I am still hoping to be able to do something more in the lab" A 2pp autograph letter signed by Scottish microbiologist Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955), as "Alexander Flem

Court of Charles II.- Fraser (Sir Alexander) Autograph Letter signed to John Maitland, earl of Lauderdale, as Lord High Commissioner of Scotland, 1p. with conjugate blank and address panel, sm. 8vo, W

HOLMES, OLIVER WENDELL. Autograph Letter Signed, "O.W. Holmes," to "My dear Sir," expressing regret at having been unable to meet him and Mr. Choate, encouraging him to make another attempt when next

FAURÉ, GABRIEL. Two Autograph Letters Signed, in French. The first, to "Dear Sir," concerning candidates [for an orchestra?]. The second, to a director, thanking him for a favor. Each 1 page, 8vo

DICKENS, CHARLES. Autograph Letter Signed, to schoolmaster Joseph Charles King ("My Dear Sir"), sending an unspecified document [not present; probably a check in payment of services rendered]. 1 page,

"IN HIS ADVERSITY I WAS [PEEL'S] SUPPORTER; . . . I WILL NOT BE HIS SLAVE" (PRIME MINISTERS--UK.) DISRAELI, BENJAMIN. Autograph Letter Signed, "D.," to Thomas John Ouseley ("My dear Sir"), expressing

"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

Written entirely in his hand, inked single unlined letter sheet reading as follows: ‘Kinderhook, De. 1, 1842 Dear Sir: I avail myself of your return to the seat of government to thank you for yo

COMPILING FIRST OFFICIAL RECORD OF BIRTH OF U.S.: "AMERICAN ARCHIVES" CALHOUN, JOHN C. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.C. Calhoun," as Senator, to Secretary of State John Forsyth ("Dear Sir"), introducing

Entirely in his hand a single page unlined letter sheet reading as follows: ‘Columbus, O. 2 Sept. 1876. Dear Sir: On behalf of Mrs. Hayes and for myself I wish to thank you for the superb portra

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

CROCKETT, DAVID. 1786-1836. Autograph Letter Signed ('David Crockett') to James Davison on the heels of his failed 1831 Senate bid, including much commentary on his political philosophy and his disput

Chief Justice John Marshall Benefits from Speculation that Bank of the United States will not be Rechartered JOHN MARSHALL, Autograph Letter Signed, to his son, James K. Marshall, September 18, 1832,

Lot of 3 autograph letters signed by Alexander Stephens, who served as Vice President of the Confederate States during the Civil War. Includes: ** Letter to "Dear Thomas." Augusta, GA. November 29, 18

William Smallwood autograph letter signed ("W Smallwood"). One page, 8.25" x 13.25", "James Mechlans [Machlin's] Tavern", [Pennsylva

LEE, Robert E. (1807-1870). Autograph letter signed ("R. E. Lee"), as Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, to James Longstreet, Confederate General. Camp, 28 September 1864.  1 page,

[Presidential] Buchanan, James Autograph Letter, signed Wheatland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, January 6, 1866. 2 1/2 pages on two sheets; 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (209 x 158 mm). Autograph letter, signe

OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900) Autograph Letter Signed, to "Dear Mrs. Beringer," offering her daughter a minor role in Lady Windermere's Fan in the event of a vacancy, and considering allowing the Haymarket