One page autograph letter signed John J[ames] Audubon,

American zoologist (1781-1866) who specialized in North American ornithology and mammology, remembered for challenging the works of John James Audubon. ALS signed “G.O.,” three pages on tw

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

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

John Adams autograph letter signed ("John Adams"). One page of a bifolium, 6.25" x 7.75", Amsterdam; January 18, 1781. Addressed to "M&peri

John Jay autograph letter signed ("John Jay"). One page, 7.25" x 9.25", Madrid; May 27, 1780. Ambassador to Spain John Jay writes Gouverneu

Jackie Kennedy's Superb ALS to John-Johns Teacher, "A great teacher is the rare and greatest blessing that can pass through one's life" Two page autograph letter signed on pale blue stationary with th

John Marshall autograph letter signed ("J Marshall"). One page, 7.75" x 9.75", no place, [Washington, D.C.?]&semi

John Marshall autograph letter signed ("J. Marshall"). One page, 6" x 7.75", no place, [Richmond, Virginia?]; no date &lbr

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

Influential English art critic and writer (1819-1900) remembered as a champion of the work of J.M.W. Turner. ALS signed “J. Ruskin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, March 7, 1884. Handwritten letter to

ALS signed “F. J. Porter,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Commissioner's Office, New York Police Department letterhead, October 9, 1887. Letter to General Franklin, regarding the famil

CLARK, William (1770-1838). Autograph letter signed, one page. Fredricksburgh, July 5th, 1801 to John Thompson Mason, integral address leaf. 8 3/8" x 6 1/2" sheet, 23 1/4" x 16 1/8" framed. In this le

ALS signed "J. Q. Adams, Chairman of the Committee of Manufacturers," one page, 8 x 10, no date, but 1833. Letter to "Duff Green, Esqr., Printer to Congress," sent from the "Committee Room of the Comm

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, January 23, 1907. Handwritten letter to Arthur Edward Stilwell, who founded the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad and Port Arthur, Texas. In full: “Friend of my

Boldly penned ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 25, 1936. Handwritten letter to Mr. Noel, in full: "I don't believe in art school—except as a place to work. No one can teach art. If you are b

John Marshall (4th Chief Justice of the U.S., 1801-1835), Autograph Letter, Signed document. (ALs) One page, Richmond, March 27, 1787 to Sir Peyton Skipworth regarding a judgment in a case. Skipwoth w

Charles Dickens Autograph Letter Signed "Charles Dickens." One page on a bifolium, 4.5" x 7.25", Household work office, May 23, 1857, to John Bruce. The author informs Bruce that he will sign an unkno

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

Boldly penned ALS as president-elect, signed "Z. Taylor," one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 15, 1849. Written from Baton Rouge, a letter to John Ewing, in full: "Your letter of today was handed me about

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Office of All the Year Round letterhead, June 18, 1863. Handwritten letter to Emma Pender, the second wife of Sir John Pender, a Scottish textile merchant, politician, and submar

British politician (1718-1792) who held a number of important positions, but remains best known as the namesake of the sandwich. ALS signed “Sandwich,” one page, 7.25 x 9, June 12, 1779. H

[SIGNERS]. MORTON, John (1725-1777). Autograph document signed ("John Morton Sheriff"). [Chester County, PA], ca 1766-1759. [With:] WILSON, James. Document signed ("Wilson"), 1776.One page, 5 7/8 x 3

Benedict Arnold autograph letter signed ("B. Arnold"). Two pages on one leaf, 7.25" x 9", St. John, [New Brunswick, Canada]&se

(CALIFORNIA.) John Haile Jr. Long and detailed letter from a newly arrived Forty-Niner in San Francisco. Autograph Letter Signed to wife Clara Brayton Haile. 4 pages, densely cross-written, on one fol