Leonidas Polk Autograph Letter Signed "L. Polk."

Leonidas Polk (1838-1864), signed letter in his hand. ALS, as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana and founder of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Confederate States of America. This was

POLK, Sara Childress (1803-18910. Autograph letter signed ("Mrs. James K. Polk"), to General Robert E. LEE (1807-1870). "Polk Place," Nashville, TN, 12 October 1863. 1 page, 8vo, with envelope and cal

POLK, Sarah Childress (1803-1891), First Lady. Autograph letter signed ("Mrs James K. Polk"), Polk Place, Nashville, TN. To General Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, 12 February 1856. 1 page, 4to, ma

[FIRST LADIES]. A group of autograph free franks and autographs by Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison (1775-1864) and Sara Childress Polk (1803-1891), comprising: HARRISON, Anna. Autograph letter signed ("A

Autograph letter signed ('L. Pasteur') in French to an unknown recipient, regarding a recent visit with French composer, Auguste-Emmanuel Vaucorbeil, and discussing a possible part for a female friend

(CIVIL WAR--SECRET SERVICE.) Louis P. Stone. A Secret Service member recounts his exploits in detail. Autograph Letter Signed as "L.P. Stone" to a Colonel Tracy. 3 pages, 9¾ x 7½ inches, on

(KENNEDY ASSASSINATION.) RUBY, JACK. Autograph Letter Signed, to Harry L. Pulver, in pencil, apologizing for the delay in replying, expressing gratitude for prayers and good wishes, and stating that h

This may be a lesson to them of our power. To execute justice. Autograph letter signed by Charles L. Taylor, Co. K, 16th Connecticut Infantry. Head Quarters, Getty's Div., 24 October 1863. 4 pages, 8v

Autographs The Greatest Evangelist of the 19th Century D.L. Moody! DWIGHT LYMAN “D.L.” MOODY (1837-1899). Famous American Evangelist, just-elected President Abraham Lincoln visited him and spoke a

POLK, JAMES K. Letter Signed, "James K Polk / Sp[eaker of the] Ho[use of] Rep[resen]t[ative]s," to New York Herald Editor James G. Bennett, granting him a seat in Reporter's Box No 4 in the Hall of th

(CIVIL RIGHTS.) WASHINGTON, BOOKER T. Autograph Letter Signed, "B.T. Washington," to Mrs. L.A. Bradbury, sending a letter from Mr. McCann [not present] concerning the omission [of the school?] from a

Claude Monet (Paris, 1840 - Giverny, 1926)Autograph letter signed, dated Vetheuil, June 28, 1880, by the French impressionist painter, addressed to a gentleman. A brief yet intriguing letter. Monet in

Autograph letter signed, dated "16 fev 1854" by the great French painter. To a lady, writing that since he is ill, he will not be going to his studio that day, but if she would take the trouble to com

He took part in the Polish and Spanish campaigns. Under the Restoration, he devoted himself to agriculture. Recalled by Louis-Philippe, he became the guard of the Duchesse de Berry and was responsible

Composer, violinist and conductor. Violin teacher at the Paris Conservatoire and one of the authors of the method taught there. He composed 40 operas and several concertos and sonatas.Rare autograph l

Autograph letter signed, dated "10 7bre 84" by the Symbolist French painter. Letter of thanks to a friend. 1 p. On mourning paper.

His father gave him his first violin lessons. He studied in Brussels, then Paris, before taking composition lessons in Vienna. He spent two years in America and six in Russia. He returned to teach at

He was appointed Chief of Staff in 1939, but he is best known for the plan that bears his name. It aimed to provide economic aid to Europe. He took part in the Yalta and Potsdam conferences in 1945 an

He began playing the violin at the age of 5. At the age of 12, thanks to Queen Isabelle, he went to study in Paris. He gave concerts for over 40 years. Several composers wrote specially for him.Autogr

Studied law in Paris, was called to the bar but did not practise. On 28 December 1897, he presented "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the Porte Saint Martin theatre: it was a triumph at the Académie Fran&#

He distinguished himself in the general competitive examination at the Collège Stanislas in Latin and French speech. He began studying law in Stasbourg, but dropped out and joined forces with the

He founded the internationally renowned Marsick Quartet. Professor at the Paris Conservatoire. Autograph letter signed Saturday dated 07.03.1889: "... la virtuosité piquante du scherzo feront, j'

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

ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, October 30, 1888. Handwritten letter to a friend with important scientific content about cholera, in part: "We have ju