PRESIDENTS

	COMTE D' ESTAING PRESENTS IMAGE OF LAFAYETTE TO PRESIDENT WASHINGTON 502. [GEORGE WASHINGTON] (1732-1799). Revered first President of the United States under the 1787 Constitution (1789-97); commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Historic original printed portrait of Lafayette presented to George Washington by Compt d' Estaing. Round bust profile portrait of Lafayette contained in a contemporary period frame, approximately 3" in diameter, the original glass having become clouded [repairable]. The reverse contains an inlaid printed statement: "Presented to George Washington, President of the United States of America, by his most dutiful, most obedient, and most humble servant, Estaing, a Citizen of the State of Georgia, by an act of 22nd feb. [sic] 1785 and a citizen of France in 1790". French Naval Commander Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector Comte d' Estaing (1729-1794) was in command of the first French squadron sent to aid in the American Revolution (1778). A royalist, he was guillotined in Paris in 1794. A unique and remarkable memento. COA Signature House. Est: $1000-2000
	"WITH PERFECT RESIGNATION HE CLOSED HIS WELL-SPENT LIFE" 503. [GEORGE WASHINGTON] Hardbound periodical Gentleman's Magazine, 580pp, 51/2"x81/2", Jan - June 1800. Containing six complete issues. The January issue reports the death of George Washington, in part: "...Not a grown nor a complaint escaped him, in extreme distress. With perfect resignation, and a full possession of his reason, he closed his well-spent life..." Back cover detached; moderate wear to both covers; spine cleanly separated thereby dividing the book in two; internal general light toning. In overall good condition. COA Signature House. Est: $1200-2400
	504. [GEORGE WASHINGTON] Commemorative Limited Edition Facsimile of Accounts G. Washington with the United States, Commencing June, 1775 and Ending June, 1783, Comprehending a Space of Eight Years, 66pp, 81/2"x13", 1983. Bound in soft cover. His record of expenses during the Revolutionary War. The first entry is the purchase of five horses for 239£ "to equip me for my journey to the Army at Cambridge - & for the Service I was then going upon having sent my chariot and horses back to Virginia..." Issued by the Treasury Department, Register Office, Jun 1, 1833, stating all entries are in his own handwriting and on file in that office. Fine condition. Excellent historical reference. COA Signature House. Est: $150-250
	505. [GEORGE WASHINGTON] Centennial ribbon featuring an eagle and furled flag above scroll inscribed "These United Colonies Are, And of Right Ought To Be, Free And Independent States." At center is a large bust portrait of Washington and streamers with names of the 13 colonies. A red tassel is suspended at bottom ribbon. Bright vivid colors. Very Fine condition. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200
	506. [GEORGE WASHINGTON] General Washington resigns his commission. Gentleman's Magazine, 51/4"x81/4", 80pp, [London] Jun 1783. Under the heading "American Intelligence," it is reported, "Between the American army and the Congress the greatest harmony subsists. Gen. Washington has presented a petition from the army, requesting that each soldier should have either a portion of land allotted to him, full pay for five years, or half pay for life...Congress were employed in adjusting a plan for gratifying the wishes of the army." Importantly, "Gen. Washington has requested permission of Congress to retire to a private station, not stipulating a single condition for himself..." Further advice states that 30 people were killed in Charles Town at the hands of Indians. General light toning; occasional foxing; cover lacking; else in Fine condition. COA Signature House. Est: $120-200
	507. [GEORGE WASHINGTON] His account of the Battle of Monmouth. Gentleman's Magazine, 56pp, 51/4"x81/2", Sep 1778. On pages 418-420, above his printed signature, Washington describes the battle against British forces under General Sir Henry Clinton, fought Jun 28, 1778, near Monmouth Courthouse in the town of Freehold, NJ. He also references the actions by Anthony Wayne, Marquis de Lafayette, Charles Lee and others in this hour-by-hour account. Also published is a letter by British Peace Commissioners offering the Colonies satisfaction to all their demands except independence. Not surprisingly, Congress rejects the offer in a subsequent letter. General light toning; covers lacking; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $120-200
	508. JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826). Second President of the United States (1797-1801) and first Vice President (1789-97); Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Portion of ADS, 61/2"x23/4", darkly penned on both sides. A legal document, in part: "Appurtaining [sic] to the said Elisha, to hold to him his heirs and assigns forever / Elisha ought to now be in possession of the premisses [sic]...and the said Elisha agreeing to said Reservation says the Defendant said Plea is not a sufficient answer to his Declarations..." Boldly signed. Signed also by opposing counsel. Light general toning, slightly darker at folds; else Fine. COA by PSA/DNA. Est: $3200-4400
	509. AARON BURR (1756-1836). Vice-President of the United States (1801-05) under Jefferson with whom he had been tied in the presidential election of 1800, defeated through the efforts of Alexander Hamilton whom he later mortally wounded in a duel. ALS "A Burr," 1p on third leaf, 73/4"x123/4", New York, Dec 27, [1828]. Addressed on verso to John Lyde Wilson, former governor of SC, now a state senator. Burr writes, "Your kind letter announcing the fate of our dear Elizabeth was rec'd on Sunday. Her friends have much to regret - She, nothing, in leaving a world in which she not [sic] a hope of happiness or comfort. I wrote R. a few lines last night. It is only a few minutes before the closing of the mail that it has occurred to me that you ought to be forthwith possessed of the instrument of which a copy is on the preceding pages. You will see that Is. has no claim to any part of E's property. Let no article nor any paper of any kind go out of your possession till you shall hear further from your friend..." Darkly penned and signed. The copy referenced in the letter is contained on the first two pages opposite the integral leaf in a clerical hand. It regards an Agreement concerning the upcoming marriage of Elizabeth Eden to Isadore Guillet of Paris and Burr's control of her estate. General light toning; seal tears with paper loss of no affect to text or signature; two tears with paper loss in lower blank portion; integral leaf entirely separated with negligible paper loss; occasional dampstains; minor foxing. Also included is a 4pp legal document in clerical hand regarding an indenture of some land that belonged to Miss Eden's father, Medcef Eden the Younger, the indenture having been originally signed by Burr in 1827. It is an important reference to the celebrated Medcef Eden case, the absorbing occupation of Burr's life for many years after his return from Europe in 1812. His management of the case was so remarkable and characteristic, that an outline of its history was set forth in Parton's favorable biography of Burr in 1893, a portion of which accompanies the letter. An interesting Burr assemblage. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $1200-1600
	510. JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). Fourth President of the United States (1809-17) known as the father of the Constitution and sponsoring the Bill of Rights; secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson (1801-09). Clipped signature, 33/4"x1", on vellum removed from letter to Talleyrand, Napoleon's foreign Minister. On separate section removed from same document is the embossed paper great seal of the United States, 31/4"x5". Imprinted beneath the seal "To All Persons whom these may concern." Mounted to stationery leaf. Identified in French in lavender ink: "Governmental stamp of the United States under James Madison's presidency." On reverse it is again identified again, adding Tallyrand's office. General toning; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-450
	511. JAMES MONROE (1758-1831). Fifth President of the United States (1817-25); secretary of state in Madison Administration (1811-17). Partly printed DS on vellum, 1p, 161/4"x91/2", Washington, DC, Dec 26, 1821. Paper and wax seal affixed. Land grant to Archibald Campbell of 160 acres "in the district of Delaware in the State of Ohio..." Darkly signed at conclusion. Signed also by JOSIAH MEIGS (1757-1822), son of Revolutionary patriot Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs. Light normal general toning; occasional light foxing; normal folds; else Fine. Beautifully matted beneath superb full-length portrait engraving and descriptive text. Overall 213/4"x23". Ready for framing. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $350-550
	512. JAMES MONROE Partly printed DS as governor, 1p on vellum, Richmond, Nov 27, 1800. Paper seal affixed. Land grant of 39 acres to David Gish, the assignee of William McClanahan, the executor of William Fleming to whom the property was originally granted in 1781, probably for Revolutionary War service. The property is located in "Botetourt County on the Northern Waters of Glade Creek..." Boldly signed. Light general toning, a little darker at folds; single right edge tear affecting one or two words of text; light dampstain at center; mounting traces at top verso; occasional tiny holes at folds; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-500
	513. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848). Sixth President of the United States (1825-29). As secretary of state under Monroe, considered one of the most able to hold that office, he was the actual author of the Monroe Doctrine. AQS, 1p, 51/2"x73/4", Washington, DC, 1836. On blue stationery Adams boldly pens a poem entitled "The Rose and Thorn" in eight lines, which he signs at conclusion adding, "Old May-day 1836 Washington." In full, "Miranda's bosom to adorn / as late a child of Spring I chose / deep in my finger pierc'd the thorn / And sprinkled with my blood the Rose / And Oh! May such forever be / Miranda's lot compar'd with mine; / Be all the thorns of life for me, / So all its Roses may be thine." A lifelong admirer of Shakespeare, Adams is probably referring the bard's character in his play, The Tempest. Fine example. Beautifully presented within custom double matting between color portrait vignette of Adams and printed descriptive text within gilt frame. Overall 263/4"x151/2". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $1800-2500
	514. ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845). Forceful seventh President of the United States (1829-37) increased presidential powers. He was the first Westerner and the first to gain office by a direct appeal to the mass voters. Partly printed DS as President, a bank check drawn on the Bank of the Metropolis, Washington, Jun 11, 1835. Payable to "R. Smith...in full of A. Jackson Jr's bill...in favor of H.R. W. Hilt" for $700. Boldly signed and completed in his hand. Light general toning; minor show-through of stains on verso; small light red pencil cancellation over text; else near Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $800-1400
	515. [ANDREW JACKSON] Two strands of Jackson's chestnut brown hair contained in a clear plastic sleeve affixed to 81/2"x11" heavy stock. Displayed beside image of General Jackson, a facsimile note of authenticity from Forest Sweet and the small envelope that once preserved it, marked "A sacred relic / Hair of Gen Jackson; recd 1846." Accompanied by COA from University Archives and an authentication by Charles Hamilton. Est: $300-450
	516. MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782-1862). Eighth President of the United States (1837-41). ADS "M. V. Buren" twice, 1p, 73/4"x91/4", n.p., Apr 6, 1817. A statement of his fee to the executors of Isaac Clason for a case argued before the Court of Errors. He also signs a receipt at bottom beneath. Addressed in his holograph on verso. Light general toning; two holes at right margin affecting nothing; else VG. COA Signature House. Est: $400-750
	517. MARTIN VAN BUREN Free frank on address panel on integral leaf, adding "Free." Stamped at Boston and Kinderhook. Addressed in his hand to "Com. J. B. Nicolson" in Boston. Readdressed in another hand to New York. Small ink stain above "Free"; postmark lightly touches first letter of name; else VG with strong signature. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-500
	518. MARTIN VAN BUREN Signature portion of free frank envelope, 31/2"x11/4". Boldly signed "M Van Buren" beneath "Free." Last two letters of stamped Free visible at top edge; light general toning; mounting residue on verso. Accompanied by bookplate portrait engraving with facsimile signature. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-300
	519. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON (1773-1841). Ninth President of the United States (1841) who died one month after his inauguration of pneumonia. Rare partly printed DS as senator, his paycheck drawn on the Office Discount and Deposit of the 25th Bank of the United States, Washington, May 28th, 1828. To the Cashier authorizing payment of $100 to the order of Hon. Wm H Harrison. He endorsed the check on verso, "W. H. Harrison" in black ink, adding beneath "credit my account" above cashier's signature. Boldly signed his last year in the US Senate where he served as chairman of the Military and Militia Committees. Horizontal center fold with few slight tears and manuscript cancellations; minor restoration along the upper border and corner areas of no affect to signature. LOA from John Reznikokff/PSA/DNA. Est: $1800-2600
	"WHAT WILL VIRGINIA DO?" 520. JOHN TYLER (1790-1862). Tenth President of the United States (1841-45); first Vice President to succeed to office on death of a President. Tyler favored secession and served in the CSA senate before his death. On the eve of the Civil War, Tyler signs a free frank "J. Tyler" at top of envelope addressed to "Miss Rebecca Jones / Dr. Geo. W. Jones / Richmond Va." Postmarked at Norfolk Apr 13. Containing a letter by NANNIE TYLER, his daughter-in-law by his son Tazewell. Penned in another hand across part of envelope: "Supposed to be the autograph of Prest. Tyler." ALS, 4pp, 41/2"x71/4", New Kent County, Sherwood Forest, VA, Apr 9, 1861. Nannie writes in part, "I have been thinking of you much since I got here. I have been here five weeks today and expected to head home on Friday or Saturday last ...This continued rain has really worried me. Of course what God sends is all right, but there seems to be no prospect at present for fair weather, and three of the children here have measles and two of the colored people, so that I am daily dreading Martha's breaking out with it, before I can get away. Just as soon as it clears I expect to leave for home so that if you have not already written, you must write me at once when to expect you. How is Mrs Jones health? I give my love to her, with best wishes for her health. There is going on more now in Richmond. Though legislature has adjourned, and it is thought the convention will soon; and what will Virginian do? I wonder! We are in a terrible fix I think. One thing that has caused me to think of you, in a few days past is that I have been reading a work on Spiritualism. Don't you remember my alarm at your communications? Certainly there are wonderful things told - wonderful revelations made, but I am skeptical..." Fine. Tyler had retired to "Walnut Grove" his estate in Virginia, renaming it "Sherwood Forest" to indicate he had been "outlawed" by the Whig party. In 1861 he chaired the Washington Peace Convention herein referenced and served in the provisional Confederate Congress. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $1800-2600
	521. JOHN TYLER Lengthy ANS, 1p, 73/4"x5", n.d. On blue lightly lined stationery he writes in full: Would it not be best for the Col. to run right over to Scotland and look into things, and after satisfying himself return by a bee-line. The cost would be inconsiderable in comparison with the object. Letters innumerable might be obtained to the consul at Glasgow. I write hurriedly and can only add affectionate regards to all. Affecty ys... Boldly penned and signed. Old vertical folds, one transversing single letter of first name; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400
	522. ZACHARY TAYLOR (1784-1850). Elected twelfth President of the United States in 1849, he served only 16 months in office before his death in 1850. Taylor distinguished himself a hero in the Mexican War, defeating the vastly superior forces of Mexican President Santa Anna at the Battle of Buena Vista. Clipped signature with rank, 5"x13/4", removed from letter with closing in another hand: "Z. Taylor, Major Genl. / U.S.A. Comdg." Boldly penned. Light general toning, darker at edges; irregular bottom edge. Laid to slightly larger card stock. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $350-750
	523. MILLARD FILLMORE (1800-1874). Thirteenth President of the United States (1850-53), succeeding Zachary Taylor upon his death in office. ALS, 1p, 7"x81/2", Buffalo, Jan 5, 1854. On mourning stationery after losing his wife Abigail a few months before. In full, "Dear Ham, I spent New Years at Aurora and returned day before yesterday, and found all well. Abbie received a letter from Minnie today, and I was gratified to hear that you had all arrived safely in Washington, and that Minnie had seen a New Year's jam at the Executive Mansion. She will not probably desire to repeat it. You know that I told you I had diverse errands, but not to confuse, I shall give them separately. And this is No. 1 by which I wish you to obtain a copy of John A. Rockwell's Rept. (House of Reps) No. 145, 23 Sess. of the 30th Congs. on "Canals & Rail Roads between the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans," Febry 26, 1849, if a stray one can be found, and mail it home. Make kindest regards to Mrs. Ham & the children, and believe me, Truly yours..." Light general toning; minor soiling else Fine. Tragically, Fillmore's daughter "Abbie" [Mary Abigail] died suddenly after this letter was written. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $900-1250
	BUCHANAN WORRIES OVER BETRAYAL OF MONROE DOCTRINE 524. JAMES BUCHANAN (1791-1868). Fifteenth President of the United States (1857-61). Serving only one term, Buchanan tried unsuccessfully to unite a nation divided by slavery and suffering economic depression. ALS "James Buchanan" between his appointments as Secretary of State and Minister to Great Britain, 11/2pp, 71/2"x10", Lancaster, PA, May 29, 1850. Important content to Hon. John A. McClernand, IL, a political general in the Civil War, regarding the recent Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and his fear of British control over a proposed canal in Central America. In part, "I perceive with deep regret that the Nicaragua Treaty has been ratified by the Senate. It is even worse than I had supposed; because Great Britain does not stipulate to abandon her protectorate of the Mosquito King & Kingdom! but simply not to use it for the purpose of erecting fortifications...She will use it, however, to establish a preponderating influence in Central America. There is one view of this Treaty, in which it must be condemned by the whole of our commercial world. In time of war with Great Britain, it does not secure us a free communication through the canal with our possessions on the West Coast of America. What signifies the neutrality of the Canal itself, if Great Britain may capture our vessels at any given distance from it? Nothing short of neutrality of the vessels from the time of her clearance from a port in the United States, or at either end of the canal, to her port of destination would be any security. Great Britain constituted the protector of Central America by the Treaty itself, with British Honduras on the North & Jamaica on the North East will command the Caribbean seas as effectively as the British Channel; in time of war this sea would become a perfect cul-de-sac or net in which she will capture our vessels going to the Canal..." Fine. The Clayton-Bulwer Treaty was concluded Apr 19, 1850 between the United States and Great Britain. American and British rivalries in Central America, particularly over a proposed isthmian canal, led to the treaty. Its most important article provided "that neither...will ever obtain or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the said ship canal...that neither will ever erect or maintain any fortifications commanding the same...or occupy, or fortify, or colonize or assume, or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito coast [in present-day Honduras and Nicaragua], or any part of Central America." Although the Senate soon ratified the treaty, it was one of the most unpopular in U.S. history, viewed by some as a betrayal of the Monroe Doctrine. Successive secretaries of state tried in vain to secure modifications that would enable the United States to build its own canal and exercise, under restrictions, political control over it, but it was not until 1901, with the Hay-Pauncefote Treaties, that this end was finally achieved. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $3000-4500
	525. JAMES BUCHANAN Free-franked postal cover, 51/4"x3", adding "Free" and addressed in his holograph to "Charles N. Pine Esq. / Dickenson & Courtneys Office / No 60, Wall Street / New York." Postmarked at Lancaster Dec 22, 1861. Darkly penned and signed. Light general toning; diagonal tear extending from upper left edge to top edge without paper loss transversing letter "a" in first name; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-350
	LINCOLN RELEASES PRISONER TWO DAYS BEFORE HIS ASSASSINATION 526. ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865). Martyred sixteenth President of the United States (1860-65) who led the nation through the Civil War. ANS "A Lincoln," 31/4"x11/4", Apr 12, 1865. Removed from a larger document, the President signs a note penned by his secretary, "Let the Prisoner be released on taking the oath of Dec. 8, 1863..." Signed just two days before his assassination. Light general toning, slightly darker at edges; light show-through of text line on verso; else a Fine example. On this day, in conversation with the Marquis de Chambrun, Lincoln "spoke at length of the many struggles he foresaw in the future and declared his firm resolution to stand for clemency against all opposition." By Dec 1863, he believed the time had come to offer a general plan of reconciliation with the South. The President supplemented his annual message on Dec 9 with this proclamation, guaranteeing a full pardon to persons implicated in the rebellion, except a few major offenders. Those accepting the conditions would take an oath of loyalty to the Constitution, and swear to support the Emancipation Proclamation, together with all Acts of Congress dealing with slavery. This became known as the "Oath of December 8, 1863." Lincoln used this for the duration of the war. This was one of the last times he penned this statement. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $2500-3500
	527. HANNIBAL HAMLIN (1809-1891). Lincoln's first vice president; elected five times as senator from Maine. An antislavery Democrat, he was compelled to switch parties in 1856. Signed card, 31/2"x21/4", "Yours Truly / H. Hamlin / Maine." Boldly penned. Annotated in another hand; light general toning; some staining along left margin; mounting traces on verso. VG/Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	528. [JOHN WILKES BOOTH] (1838-1865). American actor from a prominent stage family who was the assassin of Abraham Lincoln. CDV three-quarter length portrait with greatcoat. Identified beneath in period hand. W. Keith, Liverpool, backstamp. Light fading; else VG. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200
	ILLINOIS POLLING RECORDS 529. [1860 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION] Great archive from Abraham Lincoln's home state of Illinois, an 1860 Poll book and oversized tally sheets and documents detailing campaign results from DeWitt County, IL [5 pieces]. Present are two large poll sheets, approx 16"x27" with usual folds and minor separation, listing the "Names of Persons Voted For to be Electors of President and Vice President of the United States." Hash marks detail actual votes cast for a range of offices including the election of Richard Yates as governor. Also a partly printed poll book, 81/2"x13", completed in manuscript, indicating that 174 citizens cast their votes. Docketed on front cover, it contains three blank pages. The results of these votes are summarized on same size separate sheet on both sides, being the "Abstract of Votes Given in the County of DeWitt and State of Illinois for Eleven Electors for President and Vice President of the United States..." Normal folds; partial fold separations with minimal paper loss. Very good condition. An unusual complete record of a single polling station highlighting the two major candidates who came from this single state: Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. Lincoln's political strength was confined to the populous Northern States, but he won a decisive victory in the Electoral College. However, he polled only about 40 percent of the popular vote. Douglas garnered an impressive popular vote, but barely made a showing in the electoral tally. These documents were part of an election that forever changed American history. COA Signature House. Est: $4000-6000
	530. [1864 NATIONAL UNION TICKET] Massachusetts election ticket promoting Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Presidential Electors at Large include Edward Everett of Boston and Whiting Griswold of Greenfield and a list of ten districts. The Republican State ticket includes John A. Andrew for Governor and Joel Hayden for Lieut. Governor plus other candidates for state and county offices. Light general toning; small light blue stain lightly touches few words; else VG/Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200
	531. [1864 UNION ELECTION BALLOTS] Ornate California first district Republican Union ticket for Abraham Lincoln as President and Andrew Johnson as Vice Presidential nominee. An eagle, flag and shield vignette at top center and listing five electors plus Donald C. McRuer of San Francisco as the congressional candidate. On verso is engraved illustration of the USS Kearsage sinking the CSS Alabama. The second is a "Regular Union Ticket" for Senators Frank Pixley and A. L. Tubbs, listing twelve nominees for the Assembly and featuring a blue engraved eagle and flags engraving with red and blue lettering. Patriotic reverse with "Union" legend. Fine examples. COA Signature House. Est: $250-500
	LINCOLN RUNS FOR FIRST NATIONAL OFFICE 532. [ABRAHAM LINCOLN] Rare relic from Lincoln's first attempt at national office. Long Point Precinct, IL poll book from the national election of 1840, twice listing his name as a candidate for Presidential elector from IL. Lincoln actively campaigned for Whig Presidential candidates in every general election from 1840 to 1856. Not only did he barnstorm the countryside giving speeches, he was candidate for Presidential Elector on numerous occasions, this being the first. Carefully penned manuscript document, 4pp with integral leaf, 73/4"x121/2", DeWitt County, Nov 1840. Lincoln is named as an elector supporting William Henry Harrison and is listed twice on 2nd and 3rd pages. Others were candidates for incumbent President Martin Van Buren. Being a Democratic state, the Van Buren slate of candidates received many more votes than the Whigs. Accordingly, Lincoln failed in his attempt to be elected a Presidential Elector. However, nationally the Whigs readily triumphed giving Harrison the victory. This was the first Whig victory and is important as it attracted the biggest jump in voter turnout of any presidential election in American history. This in response to the worsening economic depression that began in 1837. By 1840, Van Buren had lost so much popularity he lost his home state. Light general toning; occasional light foxing; second page a little faded, a little more so at top, but entirely legible; seal tear at bottom blank margin; small fold separations at top and bottom spine; light soiling and expected wear. A rare complete poll book from this election accomplished entirely in manuscript rather than the more common partly printed version. A very desirable relic from one of the 31-year-old's political disappointments in his long career. COA Signature House. Est: $7000-11000
	A CURE FOR CANCER & FAMILY TIES TO DANIEL BOONE 533. [ABRAHAM LINCOLN FAMILY] Two manuscript booklets, 4"x61/4" each, bound with string kept by relatives of the sixteenth President. Among the many folk remedies in one booklet is a cure for cancer. The other contains farming accounts. The first booklet, 46pp, a daybook belonging to Abraham Lincoln's great uncle Abraham Lincoln kept in the year 1799. The book details cures for illnesses found in Almanacs and "Carvers Travels" and various other sources. The book lists many interesting cures. For gonorrhea: "a decoction of the bark of the roots of the prickly ash." The cure for consumption involves the flesh of a rattlesnake "dried and made into broth." Also included in a recipe to make "Spirits of Wine or any other liquor...Take of potash a large table spoonful put it in a ladle and heat it over a fire and stir it well. Heat it till red hot then let it cool put next in a bottle of liquor and stand it in the sun in the course of two days the spirit will raise on the top." Another recipe claims to be able to make hair grow and curl by "taking the ashes of fern roots a handful as much of those of the vine and make a ley with them in ox urine. Boil in it a handful of the tops of hyssop go wash the ends and roots of the hair with it or any bald place and the hair will immediately grow and curl..." Take away freckles using "the gall of a cock, an ounce of rye meal, a quarter of an ounce of juice of hemlock, an ounce of oil of turpentine... " A cure for cancer calls for goosegrass and coppers to make a plaster to be applied to the crown of the head repeatedly. One entry added in later is an Indian cure for rheumatism given to Lincoln by Captain Maxwell. Needed are several items found from animals and nature including hogs fat, three toad frogs (alive) and boiling it together to make an ointment that can be applied to the affected areas. Additional recipes are for Mead, a cure for shortness of breath, dropping of the chest, etc. The book also has entries regarding the business affairs of Mordecai, Thomas and Abraham Lincoln, all relatives of the President. The Mordecai Lincoln farm lies only four miles from the Daniel Boone homestead from where Daniel and his father migrated to North Carolina. Lincoln's grandfather was a good friend of Daniel Boone. Relations between the two families must have been close since both were active in public affairs. Mordecai's youngest son, Abraham Lincoln married Daniel Boone's first cousin, Anne Boone proving that the Pennsylvania Lincolns were not Quaker, since the Exeter Friends Meeting censured Anne Boone, a Quaker, for marrying "out of meeting". The second book, 52pp bound with string, was kept by Abraham and Mordecai Lincoln, Mar 20, 1757. Comprised mostly for entries 1761-69. The bottom quarter of the cover is lacking. Penned on remaining page: "Abraham Lincoln [twice] Beginning to Day at Mordecai Lincolns ye [the] 21st of third month for the year 1757." The first page of the book opens to reveal a partial page regarding land measure and how to accurately measure land. The book lists strong ties to Daniel Boone's family who were close to the Lincolns. The Boones mentioned are: Benjamin, Samuel, Josiah, Joseph, James, and William. The book also lists Thomas Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln for "work on the rode." Mordecai Jr, Thomas and Abraham were brothers and President Lincoln's great uncles. All were born in Berkshire, PA in the 1730s. Mordecai married Mary Webb and Abraham married Anne Boone. The book shows several entries for the families of Webb and Boone. The Boones and the Webbs were also a family that had ties. In 1735 George Boone deeded John Webb 212 acres in Oley Township. Over the years several indentures incurred for various acres of land. In March of 1750, John Webb received a patent for 4 tracts of land, which later became Brunswick Township. COA Signature House. Est: $2800-4400
	534. [ABRAHAM LINCOLN] Wood mirror frame and backing reputedly from the Lincoln homestead in Springfield Illinois, with a repair made by Lincoln in the 1850's, 13"x161/2". Included are seven pieces of documentation, including correspondence of noted Lincoln scholar, Lloyd Ostendorf regarding the relic. Stated in part, "...The frame here...originally came from Abraham Lincoln's Springfield Illinois home, circa 1850's...on the reverse written in pencil is found 'This frame was originally a mirror in Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois', also pointing to a splice reads 'Lincoln was a good mechanic, piece of his work in splicing this frame'." Ostendorf writes, in part, "I am interested in the Lincoln mirror frame...I would be interested in knowing what one would offer for such a mirror...there is no real provenance back to Lincoln...let me know if you could work out a partial trade deal on the frame..." It is interesting to note that Ostendorf, known as a savvy buyer, tried to ever so slightly deprecate the piece, while still pursuing it with vigor. The mirror itself has been replaced, else intact. Although the splice referenced is plainly visible as is the first half of the penciled writing on back of frame, the reference to Lincoln being "a good mechanic" at top of the frame is extremely light. However, the arrow is still viewable which points to the splice. COA Signature House. Est: $1500-2200
	WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CIVIL WAR? 535. [ABRAHAM LINCOLN] Printed broadside, 9"x11", 1864. Extracts from a speech given by Alexander Stephens, vice president of the CSA delivered in a session of the Convention of GA, Jan 31, 1861. Reputedly used as a "Lincoln campaign broadside" according to the NUC which cites that only two copies now exist at the Boston Public Library and the University of Georgia's DeRenne Collection. A full column and a half of Stephens quotes, followed by a cataloging of Civil War events which occurred while James Buchanan was still in office, Dec 27, 1860 through Mar 2, 1861. Headed "Who is Responsible for the War? Who Accountable For Its Horrors And Desolations?" In small part, "...'This step [the secession of GA] once taken can never be recalled; and all the baleful and withering consequences that must follow (as you will see) will rest on the Convention for all coming time. When we and our posterity shall see our lovely South desolated by the demon of war which this act of yours will inevitably invite...when our green fields of waving harvests shall be trodden down by the murderous soldiery and fiery car of war sweeping over our land...When we of the South demanded the slave-trade, of the importation of Africans for the cultivation of our lands, did they not yield the right for twenty years...Leaving out of view for the present, the countless millions of dollars you must expend in a war with the North, with tens of thousands of your sons and brothers slain in battle, and offered up as sacrifices upon the altar of your ambition: and for what, we ask again? Is it for the overthrow of the American Government, established by our common ancestry...in which we have gained our wealth our standing as nation, our domestic safety...is the height of madness, folly, and wickedness, to which I can neither lend my sanction nor my vote.'" The broadside concludes under the heading "Who Commenced the War?...Those who would throw the guilt of the war upon the shoulders of Mr. Lincoln are requested to read the following catalogue of 'remarkable events,' published in a Southern almanac, all of which occurred during the Presidency of Mr. Buchanan..." After listings all the events leading up to the war, The Montreal Witness is quoted, "Now all these were warlike and treasonable acts, and all were committed before Mr. Lincoln entered office. It is simply ridiculous to say that he commenced the war. On the 12th of April Fort Sumter was bombarded; on the 13th it was surrendered, and on the 14th it was evacuated. It was not till the last named date that President Lincoln issued his first call for volunteers to put down the Rebellion in the United States." Light wear; general light toning; scattered light foxing; light dampstain at left margin; else VG. COA Signature House. Est: $700-1100
	536. [ABRAHAM LINCOLN] Historic edition of the Springfield Republican, 4pp, 15"x211/2", Springfield, MA, Jan 2, 1863. Page 2 "Emancipation Proclaimed" headline announces the President's Proclamation on New Year's Day followed by a portion of text from the "Edict of Freedom." General light toning; leaves almost entirely separated with minimal paper loss; written annotation on third page; else in very good condition. COA Signature House. Est: $250-500
	537. [ABRAHAM LINCOLN] Nice collection of nine ALsS by one or more delegates to the 1864 Presidential convention at which Lincoln was nominated for a second term, 1870s-80s. Addressed to the President or attorney general, most involve recommendations for political appointments. Normal light general toning; else Fine examples. COA Signature House. Est: $200-500
	538. [ABRAHAM LINCOLN] Relic from his career as a circuit attorney. A segment of the doorframe from the old Beardstown, IL Court House, 1"x1"x2", where Lincoln defended and cleared William "Duff" Armstrong of a murder charge on May 7, 1858. Armstrong was the son of his old friend Jack Armstrong. Lincoln discredited the testimony of the State's star witness by showing, with an almanac, there could not have been sufficient moonlight for the witness to have seen events he described in detail. In return for past favors, Lincoln offered his services at no charge. COA Signature House. Est: $200-400
	539. [LINCOLN'S EULOGY] On the occasion of Abraham Lincoln's funeral, his intimate friend Bishop MATTHEW SIMPSON (1811-1884) of the Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered the grave site eulogy in Springfield. Signed card, 33/4"x21/4", "Yours truly..." He adds at bottom left margin "Phila. March 15th '73." COA Signature House. Est: $100-200
	JOHNSON DENIES ANY KNOWLEDGE OF PENSION FRAUD 540. ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875). Seventeenth President of the United States (1865-69) succeeding to office after assassination of Lincoln. He survived impeachment by one vote. Fascinating ALS as US senator, 4pp, 5"x8", Greeneville, TN, Nov 28, 1858. Regarding dispersal of government pensions and denying any involvement in fraudulent pension payments. To his friend William M. Lowry in part, "...There must be some mistake about the persons referred to in your letter being at this time agents or atty's for drawing pensions. The pension agent at Jonesboro certainly would have detected it before this time. The pensions of some of the persons named in...your letter were in the first instance processed by me...[and] when the Certifications were issued to the pensioners they may have been forwarded to me and then by me to the pensioner. The entry upon the books in the pension office may show that when the certificates were issued that they were sent to me as agent or something of the kind. This is the only kind of connection I ever had with any pension in my life. I never drew a dollar of pension money either as agent or Atty in my life. And at this time do not know whether the persons mentioned in your letter are dead or living...If any person is drawing money in the name of Johnson, Carter & Smith, the pension agent must be privy to it himself. For he could not surely be so stupid or negligent as to permit so gross fraud to be practiced on the office or the Gov't...If there is any thing wrong in the pension office at Jonesboro it ought to be ferreted out at once..." As senator, Johnson had represented several individuals in Congress in 1858 when private bills had been introduced to secure government pensions for them. It appears that someone was using the names of Tennessee's congressmen - Johnson, William E. Cater, and Samuel A. Smith - to illegally draw pension funds. As Lowry was Johnson's close friend, his letter to which Johnson is responding, was not accusatory but a warning of the problem. After Johnson's emphatic denial of any knowledge, he resolves that in "matters of this kind none should be spared," and changes the subject to matters closer to home. He reports, "It has been quite cold all this week and snowing occasionally and looks like giving us more to day...I do not think I can come to Knoxville - I must leave for Washington next week. I received a letter from Geo. W. Jones stating that he would be along on Tuesday next on his way to Washington and that he would like to have me ready by that time." Jones was another TN congressman and one of Johnson's closest friends in the Legislature. Johnson continues, "I presume that Judge Catron will be in attendance at Knoxville this week and Judge Humphreys of course. If J. Catron's there give the old man my respects..." He glumly concludes his letter: "The inclemency of the weather seems to keep almost every body out of town, which makes things look somewhat dull." An unusually long Johnson holograph with excellent political content full of his characteristic roughhewn bluntness with occasional grammatical mistakes and spelling errors. Darkly penned and signed. Fine example. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $6000-8000
	541. ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). The Union Army's greatest general who became eighteenth President of the United States (1869-77). LS "U. S. Grant," 1p, 73/4"x11", New York, Jun 7, 1882. On Mexican Southern Railroad Company letterhead to Congressman William A. Phillips. Grant writes that he can no longer accommodate applications for letters of endorsement for public positions because the number had become overwhelming and "some two months ago or more I had to resolve to take no further part in matters of appointment...Had I thought of it on the occasion of the President's [Chester Arthur] visit to this city I would have taken pleasure in mentioning your son's application to him in person..." Boldly signed. Small purple stains at center of text and at left edge; mounting residue on verso; light general toning; left edge slightly trimmed else Good/VG. Grant had become president of the railroad in 1881, more a figurehead for the real power rested with Jay Gould and Russell Sage. The letterhead also notes the involvement of G. M. Dodge along with Sage and Gould. Congressman Phillips had been a Kansas Supreme Court Justice and founded the city of Salina. During the Civil War he served as colonel, commanding a Cherokee Indian Regiment. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $550-850
	542. ULYSSES S. GRANT Signed card in lavender ink, 31/2"x21/4". Boldly penned "U. S. Grant." Accompanied by very nice engraved quarter-length portrait with facsimile signature. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $350-750
	543. SCHUYLER COLFAX (1823-1885). Vice President under Grant (1869-73) involved in scandal ending his career. AQS on faintly lined paper, 43/4"x41/4", South Bend, Ind Mar 1, 1880. Colfax quotes from Lincoln's Cooper Union Speech. In full, "'Let us have faith that Right makes might; and, in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty.'" Followed by attribution to, "Lincoln's Cooper Institution speech, Feb. 1860" Boldly signed "With best wishes, Yours truly..." Laid to slightly larger card stock. Light soiling; annotated near bottom edge; general toning. COA Signature House. Est: $150-350
	544. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893). Nineteenth President of the United States (1877-81); Union brigadier general severely wounded at South Mountain. Brief ALS "R. B. Hayes," 1p with integral leaf, 51/2"x81/2", Fremont, OH, Apr 28, 1887. The former President requests that he be added to "your list of subscribers for two copies of the papers bound in cloth & oblige..." Darkly penned and signed. Minor erasure at bottom margin; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-450
	545. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES DS "R B Hayes," 1p with integral leaf, 8"x10", Washington, DC, May 13, 1879. On blue writing paper marked "Special", Hayes directs Secretary of State to affix the US Seal to a "warrant for the pardon of Thomas L. Turk..." Signature only a little light; else VG/Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-300
	546. JAMES A. GARFIELD (1831-1881). Twentieth President of the United States (1881), serving only four months before being mortally wounded by Charles J. Guiteau (1840?-1882), a disgruntled federal job-seeker. Rising from poverty to a brigadier general during the Civil War, Garfield was elected to Congress while still in uniform, and finally to the White House. Boldly penned signature on card "J A Garfield," approx 31/2"x11/2", adding "MC." Accompanied by very nice cabinet photograph bust portrait vignette. Attributed to Litchfield, Boston, at bottom mount. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $120-240
	547. CHESTER A. ARTHUR (1830-1886). Reform-oriented twenty-first President of the United States (1881-85) ascending to the Presidency after the assassination of Garfield. Signed White House card, 41/4"x23/4". Darkly signed in full. Light general toning; occasional light stains and soiling; mounting residue on verso; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-500
	548. CHESTER A. ARTHUR Large, boldly penned signature removed from document, 41/2"x2", attractively matted beneath oval engraved bust portrait. Light wrinkling and minor dampstain touching single letter in signature. Present also is the signature of Acting Secretary of the Treasury H F FRENCH removed from same document. Contained under glass within very attractive embossed frame. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-250
	549. BENJAMIN HARRISON (1833-1901). Twenty-third President of the United States. (1889-93) who ended American isolationism. Partly printed DS, a bank check drawn on the Fletcher & Sharpe's Bank, Indianapolis, Jan 6, 1880. Made payable to "Jno Huegele." Darkly signed and accomplished in his hand. Orange revenue imprint at center. Small ink stain at bottom border; light general toning; else VG/Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400
	550. GROVER CLEVELAND (1837-1908). Twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States, the only President to be reelected after defeat; governor of New York (1882-84). Partly printed DS, 1p, 23"x19", Washington, DC, Apr 24, 1894. Paper embossed seal affixed. Appointment of "Colonel George H. Mendell, Corps of Engineers, United States Army...to be a Member of the California Debris Commission..." Boldly signed at conclusion. Countersigned by Secretary of State WALTER Q. GRISHAM. Folds, one transversing last letter of Cleveland's name and second of "Walter"; light wrinkling; annotation "2d appointment" at bottom border; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-450
	551. GROVER CLEVELAND Signed Executive Mansion card, 41/4"x23/4". Boldly signed in black ink. Light general toning; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-450
	552. GROVER CLEVELAND ALS, 1p, 51/4"x8", New York, Sep 24, 1890. On his law firm letterhead to Edwin Browne graciously declining an "invitation to attend the Exposition at Dallas..." Boldly penned and signed after his first term as President. Light general toning; occasional foxing; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-450
	553. GROVER CLEVELAND ALS, 11/2pp on single leaf with separate integral leaf, 5"x8", Washington, n.d. On his summer residence of "Oak View" letterhead to a pastor. In part, "This Persian gentleman has searched me out in my retreat and presents the cause of a school in his country..." He asks if the Reverend might check out the man and his credentials to see if "he has in charge something to which it would be well for me to contribute..." Darkly penned and signed. Partial fold separations with no paper loss; integral leaf with ink transfer cleanly separated; general light toning; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400
	554. GROVER CLEVELAND His signature at bottom margin of brief letter seeking his autograph: "Be brief is a good maxim. Kindly send your autograph to...Wm. C. Robertson." Cleveland has darkly signed adding, "May 7, 1902." Tiny holes at fold intersections; light general toning; minor nicks; else near Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200
	555. FRANCES F. CLEVELAND (1864-1947). At 22, she was the youngest First Lady to occupy the White House, having married Grover Cleveland in the mansion during his first term. ALS, 1p, 41/2"x7", Washington, May 8, 1888. On Executive Mansion linen stationery to a friend regarding a concert. "...I had already promised Mrs. Matthews that I would go if possible to the concert...I shall certainly try to go..." Darkly penned and signed during her husband's first term. Light general toning, darker at edges; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-250
	556. WILLIAM MCKINLEY (1843-1901). Twenty-fifth President of the United States (1897-1901) shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz (1873-1901) in Buffalo, New York. He died eight days later. Partly printed DS, 1p, 16"x21", Washington, DC, Jan 8, 1900. Blue War Office seal affixed. Eagle vignette and military tableau at top and bottom margins. Military appointment of John C. Patton as "First Lieutenant in the Thirty-seventh regiment of Infantry..." Boldly signed at conclusion. Countersigned by Secretary of War ELIHU ROOT (1845-1937) who went on to serve as secretary of state and receive the Nobel Peace Prize (1912). General light toning; moderate foxing across bottom edge and into left and right margins touching seal only; scattered light wrinkling; else Good/VG. The document is boldly engrossed with very nice signature areas. Handsomely matted under glass within decorative embossed frame. Overall 24"x291/4". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-450
	557. WILLIAM MCKINLEY Partly printed DS as governor, 1p, 133/4"x17", Columbus, Mar 16, 1895. Attractive vignette at top center. Gold foil seal affixed. Appointment of F. A. Surface as Notary Public "for the County of Warren..." Darkly signed at conclusion. Signed also by Secretary of State SAMUEL M. TAYLOR. Signed oath of office and notarized on verso. Normal folds; minor toning and tiny punctures at center fold intersection; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-350
	558. WILLIAM MCKINLEY Partly printed DS as governor, 1p, 133/4"x17", Columbus, Apr 20, 1895. Attractive vignette at top center. Gold foil seal affixed. Appointment of F. A. Surface as Justice of the Peace "for the Township of Wayne, in the County of Warren..." Darkly signed at conclusion. Signed also by Secretary of State SAMUEL M. TAYLOR. Recorded on verso. Normal folds; light general toning; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-350
	TWO PRESIDENTS & THEIR CABINET MEMBERS PLUS SUPREME COURT 559. WILLIAM MCKINLEY & THEODORE ROOSEVELT Twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth Presidents of the United States, Roosevelt succeeding to office upon the assassination of McKinley in Sep 1901. Extraordinary vintage leather autograph album, 7"x41/4", 1899-1902, signed by members of their Administrations, many adding date. The first page is signed by President McKinley and First Lady IDA S. MCKINLEY; plus his cabinet members including Secretary of State JOHN HAY; Secretary of the Treasury LYMAN J. GAGE, adding "Mch 10th 1899"; Secretary of War RUSSELL A. ALGER, adding same date; Attorney General JOHN W. GRIGGS; Postmaster General CHARLES EMORY SMITH; Secretary of the Navy JOHN D. LONG; Secretary of the Interior CORNELIUS N. BLISS, adding "Feby 15th 1899"; and his successor that year ETHAN A. HITCHCOCK, who adds "February 24. 1899." Also Secretary of Agriculture JAMES WILSON. Also signing are Chief Justice MELVILLE W. FULLER; Associate Justices JOHN M. HARLAN; HORACE GRAY; DAVID J. BREWER; HENRY B BROWN; GEORGE SHIRAS, JR; E. D. WHITE; RUFUS PECKHAM; JOSEPH MCKENNA; plus 32 members of the two houses of Congress 1899-1900. These pages are followed by President Theodore Roosevelt adding, "May 20th, 1902"; John Hay signs again as secretary of state; Secretary of the Treasury L. M. SHAW; Secretary of War ELIHU ROOT; Attorney General PHILANDER C. KNOX; Secretary of the Navy WILLIAM H. MOODY with ink splotch over portion of last name; Postmaster General HENRY C. PAYNE; Ethan A. Hitchcock signs again as secretary of the Interior; and lastly James Wilson signs a second time as Roosevelt's secretary of agriculture. Total 61 signatures. Cover is loose from front hinge; else in excellent condition with Fine signatures with noted exception. An exceptional autograph collection. COA Signature House. Est: $500-900
	560. THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919). Popular, dynamic twenty-sixth President of the United States (1901-09) who became a national hero during the Spanish American War; Nobel Laureate; presided over acquisition and building of Panama Canal (1904-14). ALS as a commissioner, 1p, 5"x8", Washington, DC, Feb 4, 1891. On US Civil Service Commission letterhead to J. Bok. "...In answer to your kind note I regret that I am unable to write you what you wish for the very good reason that I am not a lawyer, so my opinion would be valueless. With many thanks..." Pristine. Expertly inlaid. Roosevelt served as commissioner in the Harrison and Cleveland Administrations. During his tenure, the number of jobs to come under civil service classification more than doubled. Ideal for display. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $750-1500
	561. THEODORE ROOSEVELT Partly printed DS, a bank check drawn on Astor Trust Company, New York, Mar 1, 1911. Made payable to New York Central Lines for $159.48. Boldly signed. Minor show-through of clerking stamp on verso; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $600-800
	562. THEODORE ROOSEVELT TLS "T. Roosevelt," 1p, 81/2"x11", New York, Nov 19, 1918. On his personal Kansas City Star letterhead to former Indiana governor and 1916 Prohibition Presidential candidate J. FRANK HANLEY (1863-1920). Roosevelt explains, "I never do give that kind of letter of introduction. If I should do it in one case, I should have to do it in innumerable others. With very deep regret..." Accompanied by Hanley's retained letter to Colonel Roosevelt requesting such a letter to Lloyd George and Clemenceau for his trip to Europe representing "the National Inquirer, the Christian Endeavor World and the Indianapolis News..." Roosevelt's signature only a tad faded. Identified in another hand beneath. General even toning; right edge tears with small paper loss easily matted out. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $400-600
	"POLTROONS AND PROFESSIONAL PACIFISTS ARE OUT OF PLACE IN A FREE REPUBLIC" 563. THEODORE ROOSEVELT TLS, 1p, 81/2"x11", New York, Nov 4, 1915. On his Metropolitan letterhead to General S.B.M. Young of the Association for National Service in Washington, DC. In part, "...I am taking the liberty of sending you a copy of a speech I made at Denver, Colorado [not present]. Now, my dear fellow, I do not think it would be wise for me or wise for your Association that I should accept the honorary presidency, but I would particularly like to be associated with you at any time in the way of writing you a strong letter to back up your position...Now, will you do me the favor of getting in touch with Mr. Mencken of the National Security League? They want me to make an address at the Security League dinner. I would like to have your body act jointly...on that occasion, and I would like to have you introduce me when I speak..." Boldly signed with couple of edits in his holograph. Paper clip stain at top edge; toning at upper right edge; couple ink splotches where he made corrections; pencil mark at bottom right corner tip; else VG. Accompanied by press release addressed to General Young, the "strong letter" he referenced, and signed in print approving his efforts "to secure the passage of a law making it obligatory upon every male American citizen between the ages of 18 and 21 to serve 6 months or a year...in the field with the colors. I believe no one should be allowed to vote who has not thus served - poltroons and professional pacifists are out of place in a free republic..." Plus other related correspondence copies (6). One letter to TR references his candidacy for President in 1920. A fascinating collection from the candidate of the Bull Moose Party. A very nice reproduced 8"x10" photo of Roosevelt as a young politician is included. COA Signature House. Est: $300-600
	564. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS (1852-1918). Vice President of the United States under Theodore Roosevelt (1905-1909); ran unsuccessfully for vice president on Charles Hughes ticket (1916); US senator from Indiana. TLS, 1p on onionskin, 81/2"x11", n.p., Jan 22, 1913. Requesting a friend's presence at a meeting, in part, "I am advised that Colonel Halford, Dr. J.C. Floyd of Chicago and Mr. Fred B. Fisher of New York will spend January 31st and February 1st in Indianapolis. I have taken the liberty of informing Mr. Fisher that our committee will gladly meet himself and friends...The meeting will have a very important bearing upon the coming convention..." Darkly signed. Lightly penned annotation at bottom margin. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	565. WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). Twenty-seventh President of the United States (1909-13); chief justice of US Supreme Court (1921-30). He was Theodore Roosevelt's secretary of war (1904-08). ISP [Harris & Ewing], silver print, 10"x12" quarter-length portrait as President. "For Richard Burlasque with best wishes - Wm H Taft." He adds date, crossing out "July" and correcting to "Sept 9th 1912." Curiously, Taft was noted for writing the wrong dates on letters and photos, often crossing them out and writing the correct one. Slightly trimmed at bottom edge; else in very nice condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-500
	566. WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Signed White House card, 41/2"x23/4". Darkly signed adding sentiment and date "March 3rd 1913." General light toning; 3/4" strip of glue residue at top edge; else in excellent condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-450
	567. WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). Twenty-eighth President of the United States (1913-21) whose reform legislation set the course of 20th century liberalism. He played a major role in founding the League of Nations. Partly printed DS as President, 1p, 16"x12", Washington, DC, Jul 7, 1916. Gold foil seal affixed. Appointment of John G. Jester as Postmaster at Felton, DE. Wilson's signature is a tad light. The signature of the Postmaster General is secretarial and very light. Two moderate stains do not obscure text; minor foxing; else in good condition. Loosely framed in window mat, overall 20"x16". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-500
	WILSON NOTES LINCOLN 1909 CENTENNIAL 568. WOODROW WILSON Nice Lincoln associated TLS, 1p with integral leaf, 6"x81/4", Princeton, Feb 24, 1909. On Princeton University letterhead to a member of the University Club in Chicago. In part, "...I believe that it is the purpose of the committee who had charge of the celebration of the Lincoln Centenary in Chicago to publish the addresses in full. My own address was not written out, but I know that it was taken by a competent stenographer, and I am sure that at any rate will in some form be published..." Boldly signed. Negligible brushing of ink; else Fine. Accompanied by intact original transmittal envelope, with penciled annotations. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-500
	569. WOODROW WILSON TLS as governor, 1p, 8"x91/4", Trenton, Dec 24, 1912. On Executive letterhead to Horace C. Baker thanking him for the gift of "the boxes of Wisconsin potatoes...It is very delightful to have friends think of us in this gracious way..." Boldly signed. Folds; light general toning and wear; occasional foxing; light discoloration at blank left margin; small partial fold separations with no paper loss; and small file holes at left edge; else Good condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400
	570. WOODROW WILSON TLS, 1p, 8"x91/2", Princeton, Nov 15, 1912. On his State of New Jersey letterhead to a supporter in part, "I want to give myself the pleasure not only of acknowledging your kind telegram of congratulation...As the leader of the party, I feel that I owe you a direct personal expression of sincere thanks..." Boldly signed. Governor Wilson had just been nominated as Democratic Presidential nominee. Normal folds; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $200-350
	571. WOODROW WILSON Darkly penned signature on hexagonal card stock, 31/2"x11/2". Accompanied by printed color photograph and brief biography. Signature evidences slight ink feathering; else VG/Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	572. WARREN G HARDING (1865-1923). Twenty-ninth President of the United States (1921-23) whose Administration is largely remembered for the Teapot Dome scandal. As senator, he opposed the League of Nations, pardoned Eugene Debs, and spoke in Alabama for black rights. Signed White House card, 41/4"x23/4". Darkly penned. Light general toning; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $350-500
	573. WARREN G HARDING Partly printed DS, 1p, 18"x14", Washington, DC, Nov 21, 1921. Embossed Post Office Department affixed. Appointment of William D. Woodward as Postmaster at Grover, CO. Boldly signed at conclusion. Countersigned by Postmaster General WILL H. HAYS (1879-1954) who later became leader of the Hollywood censorship organization whose strict standards were known as the "Hays Code." Contained under glass within original simple wood frame. Overall 19"x15". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-500
	574. CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). Taciturn thirtieth President of the United States (1923-1929) who took office after the death of Warren G. Harding. Partly printed DS, a personal bank check drawn on The Hampshire County Trust Co., Northampton, MA, Jul 1, 1929. Made payable to Henry J. Goodman & Co. for $8.00. Boldly signed. General light toning; punch paid cancellation away from signature; diagonal tear at left top margin with negligible paper loss tape repaired on verso; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400
	575. CALVIN COOLIDGE Partly printed DS, 1p, 18"x14", Washington, DC, Apr 10, 1926. Appointment of Fred McIntosh as "Postmaster at Churchville in the County of Monroe, State of New York..." Single vertical center fold; light general toning; occasional staple punctures and stains at top and bottom edges; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400
	576. CALVIN COOLIDGE Very nice silver print quarter-length portrait, [Harris & Ewing], 5"x7", tipped to photographers mat with paper frame. Boldly inscribed and signed on frame beneath image, "To Victor Lee Smith With Regards..." Overall 71/2"x93/4". Very nice. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-300
	577. CALVIN COOLIDGE Oval engraved quarter-length portrait laid to photographers mat, 6"x8", inscribed and signed beneath image in dark pencil "To Edgar A. Moss, With Regards..." Fine. Uncommon in this form. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-300
	578. HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). Thirty-first President of the United States (1929-33). Signed White House card, 41/4"x23/4". Boldly penned in black ink. Light general toning and dusting; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-400
	579. HERBERT HOOVER Brief TLS as secretary of commerce, 1p with integral leaf, 7"x9", Washington, DC, Jun 18, 1928. On his embossed official letterhead responding to a congratulatory letter from a Mt. Vernon, NY, resident after his nomination as the Republican candidate for President. "...I am mindful that my friends of the war years have supported me in this campaign with a personal friendship which is impossible for me to express in terms of appreciation..." Boldly signed. Minor wrinkling; else a Fine example. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $120-240
	DELUXE SIGNED COPY OF 1941 BUDGET STRENGTHENING NATIONAL DEFENSE 580. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945). Thirty-second President of the United States (1933-45) who led the nation through most of World War II. On the eve of War, Roosevelt signs a rare copy of the official printing of the 1941 US budget. Entitled The Budget of the United States Government: For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1941, 1079pp, 91/2"x113/4", Government Printing Office, Washington, 1940. First Edition, Deluxe issue of only 25 copies signed at the conclusion of his prefatory Message transmitting the Budget, Jan 3, 1940. Bound in three-quarter green morocco; marbled edges and endpapers. Some shelfwear; front hinge starting expertly repaired on inside cover. All of that information, plus what follows, was mined in the files on the printing of the budgets at the FDR Library at Hyde Park. Between 1936 and 1944 (for fiscal years 1937 through 1945) FDR produced a deluxe signed issue of 25 copies of each budget, specially bound in green three-quarter morocco, for distribution to department heads and key Congressional allies. In addition, another 1000 were run off (with FDR's prefatory text printed on the same machine-stock as the budgetary data) and bound in paper wrappers for general distribution to members of Congress and their staff. The prefatory message from FDR contains a clear statement of New Deal fiscal policy, and lays the groundwork for the massive military expenditures that would dominate the budget over the following years. Almost two years prior to Pearl Harbor, he was planning to use the same expansive, activist vision of Federal power for national defense that he had used to combat the Depression. "The substantial increase [in expenditures] in the past decade," he writes, "is a reflection of the degree to which the country, in response to changing economic and international conditions and changing attitudes, has turned to the Government to meet social needs recognized by our citizenship. Nowhere are our democratic processes so faithfully depicted." He "tried to interpret the wishes of our people" when formulating the budget, and divined that "they want to strengthen our national defense and are prepared to pay additional taxes for this purpose." The $1.8 billion proposed for defense outstripped the next largest outlay-for work relief programs-by $500 million. But Roosevelt still had to battle against the long-standing charge that his Administration was spending wildly, and his Message repeatedly promised to restore budgetary balance as soon as circumstances permitted. He was also trying to educate the public to see that debt could be a powerful instrument of public policy. "Those who state baldly that the Government's debt is 42 billion dollars-and stop there-are stating a deceptive half-truth calculated to make our people apprehensive." The rise in national income since 1933, he pointed out, was "far in excess" of the debts run up during those years."The credit of the Federal Government has never been higher." Americans had to lose their automatic fear of red ink. The government's debt - like any debt - "cannot be judged in a vacuum." When used for constructive purposes, he argued, it could be a benefit rather than a burden. With this budget, Roosevelt took the first small step down the path towards Keynesian military spending. After Pearl Harbor, he would make the giant leap. A remarkable historic edition defining Roosevelt's vision. COA Signature House. Est: $5000-9000
	581. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Early SP, b/w, 61/2"x9" quarter-length portrait of the young politician. Boldly signed "F D Roosevelt" on white border beneath image. Attractively matted and contained under glass within simple black frame. Overall 13"x16". COA Signature House. Est: $300-750
	582. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT TLS, 1p, 7"x91/4", Washington, DC, Jul 19, 1925. On Assistant Secretary of the Navy letterhead to H.N.W. Magill in Dutchess County, NY. In part, "Your letter is the first intimation I had of my appointment as Lay Delegate to the General Convention. Either you are mistaken or somebody has failed to notify me...Some day I hope to get back to Pleasant Valley to finish that lecture about the Navy. I envy you all in Dutchess County as it is pretty hot down here and I am being kept hard at work...." Boldly signed. Light general toning, slightly darker at borders; mounting traces at left edge easily matted out; tiny burn at top edge; minor soiling. Accompanied by bookplate photo of the young Assistant Navy Secretary with President Wilson and other cabinet officers. Shortly after writing this letter, Roosevelt ran for the Senate on an anti-Tammany Hall campaign, which Wilson conspicuously failed to back. He lost the election, the only one he failed to win. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-450
	583. EDITH & ELEANOR ROOSEVELT Two First Ladies related through marriage. EDITH K. ROOSEVELT (1861-1948) boldly signs a free frank cover addressed in her holograph, postmarked at Oyster Bay, Jan 12, 1921. Wartime TLS by ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884-1962), 1p, 6"x91/4", Washington, Nov 26, 1942. On White House letterhead thanking Miss Sharon for "material sent...The booklet is good and there is need for such a service in London..." Both left corners with small paper lacking affecting nothing; else VG. COA Signature House. Est: $120-240
	"THE VICTORY WON IN THE WEST MUST NOW BE WON IN THE EAST" PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 584. HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). Thirty-third President of the United States (1945-53) who led the country during the closing days of World War II. Proclamation announcing the surrender of Germany to the Allied forces. DS, 1p, 15"x22", Washington, DC, May 8, 1945. Red and blue rubrics throughout. Boldly signed. In full, "By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation. The Allied Armies, through sacrifice and devotion and with God's help, have wrung from Germany a final and unconditional surrender. The Western World has been freed of the evil forces which for five years and longer have imprisoned the bodies and broken the lives of millions upon millions of free-born men. They have violated their churches, destroyed their homes, corrupted their children, and murdered their loved ones. Our Armies of Liberation have restored freedom to these suffering people, whose spirit and will the oppressors could never enslave. Much remains to be done. The victory won in the West must now be won in the East. The whole world must be cleansed of the evil from which half the world has been freed. United, the peace-loving nations have demonstrated in the West that their arms are stronger by far than the might of the dictators or the tyranny of military cliques that once called us soft and weak. The power of our peoples to defend themselves against all enemies will be proved in the Pacific war as it has been proved in Europe. For the triumph of spirit and of arms which we have won, and for its promise to the peoples everywhere who join us in the love of freedom, it is fitting that we, as a nation, give thanks to Almighty God, Who has strengthened us and given us the victory, Now, therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby appoint Sunday, May 13, 1945, to be a day of prayer. I call upon the people of the United States, whatever their faith, to unite in offering joyful thanks to God for the victory we have won and to pray that he will support us to the end of our present struggle and guide us into the ways of peace. I also call upon my countrymen to dedicate this day of prayer to the memory of those who have given their lives to make possible our victory. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed." Seal not present. Scattered light wrinkling and bumps; small stain in second column text; light toning; else near Fine. This formal Proclamation was first delivered from the Radio Room at the White House at 9 A.M. on May 8. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $11000-18000
	TRUMAN REQUESTS DEAN ACHESON'S COMMENTS ON KOREA, MACARTHUR 585. HARRY S. TRUMAN Uncommon ALS, 1p, 71/4"x101/2", Kansas City, Feb 5, 1955. On his personal letterhead to his former Secretary of State Dean Acheson. In the midst of his research while writing his memoirs, Truman requests Acheson's comments on particular issues. "...Margeret saw Mrs. Acheson at the reception and told us that both of you were coming. I'm glad you'd rather stay at our small town residence than at the Presidential Suite of Barney Allis' hotel. I'm so anxious for your comments on what I say about Korea, MacArthur and the Employee Security Program that I'd do most anything to get them. Let me know your time of arrival on the 16th so I can meet you. I have no Secret Service, no Intelligence Service so you'll have to tell me..." Darkly penned and signed in black ink. Normal mailing folds; minor toning; else a Fine example. One of the few handwritten letters by Truman referencing General MacArthur to come to market. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA. Est: $4000-6000
	586. HARRY S. TRUMAN Three letters, 3pp, 73/4"x101/2", Independence, 1961-63. All on his personal letterhead to author Jacob Baal-Teshuva. Interesting association regarding Baal-Teshuva's book Mission of Israel, as Truman initiated recognition of the Jewish state during his Presidency. Jun 13, 1961: "...I have no objection to your using the speech made by me on September 14, 1957, before the 60th Annual Zionist Organization of America..." Apr 29, 1963: "...I will, of course, be most happy to receive the first copy of the book and if it is not possible for me to be in New York...you can present it to Margaret for me..." He adds his daughter Margaret's address in his holograph beneath his signature. Jul 10, 1963: "Thank you very much for sending me the inscribed copy of your book, 'The Mission of Israel.' I am happy to have this copy for my Library..." All are boldly signed and accompanied with their transmittal envelopes. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $900-1200
	587. HARRY S. TRUMAN Partly printed DS, a bank check drawn on the city Bank of Kansas City, Jun 3, 1925. Payable to "Cash" for $5. Boldly signed and accomplished in his hand. Annotated in bold pencil at bottom left margin "Garnished" reflecting his financial struggle during the '20s when he was delinquent paying taxes. Left edge tear in blank area; couple small ink marks near signature; else VG. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $700-1100
	588. HARRY S. TRUMAN Vintage magazine clipping featuring the famous photograph of Truman holding up the "Dewey Defeats Truman" newspaper headline, 6"x31/2". Signed and inscribed across surrounding text and photograph in black fountain pen. General light toning; minor 11/2" dampstain on blank margin above text away from signature. Beautifully matted beside printed description and contained under glass within ornate gilt frame. Overall 211/2"x111/2". COA Signature House. Est: $750-1000
	589. HARRY S. TRUMAN Inscribed and signed White House card, 4"x21/2". Darkly penned, "Best wishes to Faith Solinger from Harry Truman" and adding "5/5/50." Light general toning; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $400-600
	590. HARRY S. TRUMAN His Memoirs in two volumes, Year of Decisions and Years of Trial and Hope, 53/4"x81/2", Doubleday & Company, Garden City, 1955 and 1956. First Editions as stated on copyright pages. Black cloth with silver lettering and blue label areas on spines and blue-edged page tops. Volume I is inscribed and signed on half-title page. Inner hinge loose o/w tightly bound; 1/8" slit on spine cloth with light wear at top edge and minor corner tip wear. Vol II is in excellent condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-500
	DID JOHN DICKINSON SIGN THE CONSTITUTION? 591. HARRY S. TRUMAN Interesting TLS, 1p, 71/2"x101/2", Independence, Jul 20, 1962. To Paul V. Lutz regarding a signer of the US Constitution. In full, "I was very much interested in your letter of the 17th about the signature of John Dickinson to the Constitution of the United States. Now if his colleague and friend was authorized to sign for him it is just the same as if he signed it himself and I think all the conversation about his not having signed the Constitution himself is not worth any consideration..." Boldly signed. Fine example. Accompanied by original transmittal envelope with printed franked signature. It is interesting to note that Dickinson, a constitutional authority, was the original author of the Articles of Confederation, though he did not support the independence movement to begin with, hoping for reconciliation, yet later performing military service and serving as president of Delaware and later governor of Pennsylvania. He is considered high on the list of America's founding fathers, having written among other things the draft for the Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress and an important series of essays, Letters of a Pennsylvania Farmer. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-500
	592. HARRY S. TRUMAN Signed book, Mr. President by White House correspondent , commentator and journalist WILLIAM HILLMAN, 253pp, 81/4"x111/4", Farrar, Straus and Young, New York, 1952. First Edition. Two-tone cloth bound volume with dust wrapper. Frontispiece color photo boldly inscribed and signed as President, "Kindest regards to Carl P. Gebert..." Truman adds date beneath "August 4, 1952." Also inscribed and signed by the author on first flyleaf on the same date, adding "Kansas City, Mo." Dust wrapper in fair condition with top and bottom edge creasing and tears with some paper loss. Book is in excellent condition with only minor tip wear and fading. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-500
	593. HARRY S. TRUMAN TLS, 1p, 71/4"x101/2", Kansas City, Sep 10, 1956. On his personal letterhead to Lawrence Spivak of Meet The Press in New York. In part, "...It is extremely kind of you to keep renewing your invitation to appear...but with the very heavy schedule being set up for me during the campaign months, I now find myself unable to accept..." Boldly signed. Fine. Accompanied by block of six Truman stamps. COA Signature House. Est: $200-400
	594. HARRY S. TRUMAN DS as presiding judge of Jackson County, MO, 1p, 81/2"x14", Sep 5, 1934. Truman approves an order to the County Highway Engineer to survey a tract of land known "as Fairmount to Kansas City Road" to be used as a public road and to make a report within 15 days. Darkly signed in place provided within red "Approved" stamp LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-300
	595. HARRY S. TRUMAN ISP, color, 7"x5" quarter-length still as the elder former President is assisted with steadying hand as he descends a flight of stairs. Darkly inscribed and signed, "To Mrs. Robert Becker From Harry S. Truman." His handwriting is a bit unsteady as well. Minor soiling. Accompanied by block of four Truman stamps. COA Signature House. Est: $150-300
	596. HARRY S. TRUMAN Signed approval as presiding judge on DS by county surveyor. DS, 11/2pp on separate leaves, 81/2"x14", Jackson County, MO, Oct 31, 1932. Truman approves a report describing a county highway to be built known as Ward Road. Darkly signed across "Approved" stamp at lower margin. File holes, staple puncture and light wear at top edges; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	597. HARRY S. TRUMAN TLS, 1p, 71/4"x101/2", Independence, Mar 21, 1972. Truman graciously complies with collector's request for signed photograph [not present] and thanks him for his "kind and generous comments...With best wishes for a long, happy and useful life..." Darkly signed six months before his death. Fine. Accompanied by FDC honoring his memory postmarked at Independence May 8, 1973, featuring a stamp with his image; and a 1973 Postmasters of America Official Issue card featuring a colorful illustration of Truman's campaign train and a stamp with his image. Fine collection. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	598. HARRY S. TRUMAN TLS, 1p, 71/4"x101/2", Independence, Apr 1, 1965. On his personal letterhead to W. C. Boswell thanking him for the donation of books to what is most probably the Truman Library. In part, "The volume of books on 'Presidents of the United States' was received some time ago and, of course, has made a fine addition to this Library. The second shipment of 25 volumes has also been received...These books will be of the utmost help to students who come here for research. Thank you very much for remembering this institution..." Boldly signed. Minor stains; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-200
	599. HARRY & BESS TRUMAN Embossed invitation to attend the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner reception honoring President and Mrs. Truman in the Presidential Ballroom at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. Each has darkly signed at bottom margin. Very minor folds at two corner tips; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $250-450
	600. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). Thirty-fourth President of the United States (1953-61); Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during World War II largely responsible for successful D-Day invasion. Partly printed DS, 1p, 23"x19", Washington, DC, Dec 6, 1957. Embossed paper seal present. Appointment of noted Civil War historian Bruce Catton as "a Member of the Civil War Centennial Commission..." Darkly signed. Light general toning; light edgewear; occasional marginal wrinkling; else near Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $2300-3300
	601. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER TLS, 1p, 7"x9", Washington, DC, Sep 4, 1956. On White House stationery to noted Presidential collector Douglass Campbell. In full, "Thank you indeed for the note you sent following my renomination. I am particularly grateful for your thoughtful comment on the record of the past four years. I recall with much pleasure the visit to Cleveland in 1952 and appreciate your helpfulness on the occasion. It is not yet possible, of course, to say anything definite about plans for this year..." Accompanied by an ISP of the President, inscribed in print. Both are boldly signed, the photo signature only slightly uneven. Both letter and photo are individually mounted to same size art boards from prior framing. Very nice. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $600-900
	602. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER TLS, 1p, 7"x101/2", Jan 6, 1962. On his "DDE" letterhead to his friend Robert R. Gros in San Francisco. He declines a dinner invitation to "inaugurate the fund raising drive for the HOPE...I have already turned down two similar metropolitan affairs, both invitations also from personal friends, and I must, in fairness, also say 'No' to you. But I thank you and the others who joined with you, and I hope that the occasion will be most successful..." Boldly signed. Accompanied by original transmittal envelope bearing Palm Desert postmark and his imprinted free frank signature. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-250
	603. MAMIE DAUD EISENHOWER (1896-1979). First Lady (1952-69), wife of President Dwight Eisenhower whom she married in 1916. Charming SP, b/w matte, overall 8"x10" smiling quarter-length portrait. US Army 1970 backstamp. Boldly signed beneath image. Slight brushing of ink on first initial; minor surface wrinkling at bottom border barely touching signature; light wrinkle at top right corner; else VG. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150
	604. [SUCCEEDING FIRST LADIES] Two Presidential wives. Vintage SPs, b/w matte, include a 5"x4" still of President and Mrs. Truman in front of airplane boarding steps, signed by BESS W. TRUMAN (1885-1982) beneath; and a 5"x7" quarter-length portrait of MAMIE DAUD EISENHOWER (1896-1979) in 1957, signed in full at bottom border. Both are boldly signed. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200
	HARVARD STUDENT JFK TOURS EUROPE 605. JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). Thirty-fifth President of the United States (1961-63) assassinated in Dallas. Early ANS "Jack," on picture postcard, [France], undated [Summer 1937]. Address in his holograph to his mother "Mrs. J. P. Kennedy" at Hyannisport, Mass. A quick message mentioning the highlights of his tour: "Please save. Got this at the Concierge [sic] where Marie Antoinette was kept. Have left Paris, stopped in at Chartres for the window in the cathedral, and stayed last night at Orleans - Stopped in to-day at the Chateaux in the Loire and then off to Biarritz. Love - Jack" At left he pens "c/o American Express Rome." On the reverse of the postcard is a reproduced painting of Marie Antoinette being taken from the Conciergerie to go to her death at the guillotine. Very light stamp and cancellation on picture side. Kennedy had entered Harvard in the fall of 1936, after a year at Princeton was interrupted by illness. This card was written while he was traveling in Europe after his first year at Harvard. Some theorize that the young Kennedy's extensive travels in Europe while a student interested him in international affairs, which in turn made him a more focused student in his latter undergraduate years. In 1937, also, his father was appointed ambassador to Great Britain. Light general toning; minor soiling; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $4200-5500
	"OIL FOR THE HEALTH OF AMERICA" 606. JOHN F. KENNEDY The young congressman pens 80 words on verso of 7pp typescript, 81/2"x14", Washington, DC, his speech with attached Press Release, Feb 18, 1952. Entitled "Oil For the Health of America," Kennedy introduced in the House of Representatives legislation which provides that the proceeds of oil from the so-called Tidelands will be earmarked by the Federal Government for health purposes. In part: "One of the most controversial issues before the Congress in many years has been the so-called 'Tidelands Bill'. The fight about whether the Federal Government or the states (in this case, the only states materially involved are California, Texas and Louisiana) own the land seaward from the low-water mark has been waged for years...It is not difficult to understand the three states' persistence. There is already in escrow in the Treasury about 40 million dollars, money resulting from past oil-drilling operations in these lands. Estimates of the total value of the oil potential off these shares of Texas, California and Louisiana run into the billions of dollars. It has been estimated that 13 billion barrels of oil could be obtained from the lands off the Gulf coast, and 2 billion barrels from lands off the California Coast. Present reserves from already discovered wells are 320 million barrels off the Gulf coast and 156 million barrels off the Pacific Coast...I believe there is something that is equal in importance to an educated America. It is a healthy America. The health of our people is the nation's most valuable asset. Like any other asset, the national health requires an investment for its development and preservation. At present, our states and communities lack many of the basic resources for the preservation and improvement of the people's health...The burden of hospital care is especially acute in the case of long-term illness. Half of the hospital beds in the nation are occupied by mental patients. The patients are receiving primarily custodial care rather than adequate medical and rehabilitation care that would get them out of the hospital and back into constructive community life...The construction of new hospitals and health centers in areas now lacking them is only a part of the problem. We have scarcely scratched the surface in the replacement of facilities used as hospitals that are fire-traps or obsolete...Even more important than the shortage of facilities is the shortage of health personnel. We are now producing doctors, dentists, nurses, and other highly trained health personnel at about the same rate as we produced them twenty-five years ago. In the meantime our population has grown by some 30 millions. Our 150 million people are still trying to get along with a supply of health personnel that was not adequate for 120 million...If our nation does not take steps to meet these serious gaps in health resources for our people we may well find ourselves unable to compete effectively with the sheer numerical superiority of the communist nation..." On verso of the last page JFK writes in blue ink: "I think you all agree that this country soon faces a shortage of hospital beds. Half of the beds we have reserved for critical patients - doctors, nurses or dentists,...beds...hospitals...have use of many...that you...to...completely...no more as necessary - I do not argue, I state the case made...I believe great attention should be paid to providing necessary help..." This is most likely a draft of a statement to be released with the speech. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $1800-3000
	607. JOHN F. KENNEDY Book photo SP, b/w, 61/4"x71/2" still of him walking with daughter Caroline, who pushes her Raggedy Ann doll in a baby carriage, probably in Georgetown. Darkly signed in black ink beneath his image. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $1700-2300
	608. [JOHN F. KENNEDY] Original AP teletype after the President's assassination, 81/2"x15". Historic news wire advises in part: "President Kennedy's body was returned to Washington tonight, and Lyndon Johnson made his first statement as President after flying in from Dallas with the sad cargo of the Presidential plane. The bronze casket was placed in a military ambulance...Mrs. Kennedy stepped into the ambulance, and at 6:10 P.M. the ambulance carrying Mrs. Kennedy and the body of the President began its trip to Bethesda Naval Hospital...With a grim expression on his face, [Johnson] began slowly his first statement as President...Johnson said this is a sad time. He said the country has suffered a sad loss...'I will do my best - that is all I can do. I ask your help and God's'...Kennedy's body will lie in state at the White House tomorrow..." Light general toning; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $200-400
	609. [JOHN F. KENNEDY] Nice collection of JFK presidential memorabilia. Included is a 1960 campaign button featuring his image; an embossed Inaugural Concert invitation; a bust portrait engraving, 6"x8"; and a White House card with facsimile sentiment and signature. Invitation is lightly toned and evidences light soiling and wrinkling. Fine with noted exception. COA Signature House. Est: $150-300
	"CONSIDERED EVERYTHING FROM DIPLOMATIC NOTE TO FULL-SCALE INVASION" 610. [CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS] Major confrontation between the United States and the USSR in 1962 over Soviet-supplied missile installations in Cuba. Kennedy ordered the blockade of Cuba and Khrushchev backed down. It was a defining moment of the Kennedy Presidency. Souvenir typescript, 1p on heavy stock, 81/2"x11", boldly signed by ROBERT S. MCNAMARA, (b. 1916), Kennedy's secretary of defense. In part, "...'We considered everything from a diplomatic note to a full-scale invasion of Cuba. No one was in favor of a note, and no one was in favor of an immediate invasion'..." Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $150-300
	611. [JFK - PT 109] On Aug 2, 1943, the US Navy's PT 109 skippered by young John Kennedy was rammed by a Japanese destroyer is the British Solomon Islands. Soft cover book, The True Story of President John F. Kennedy's PT 109 Collision by KATSUMARI YAMASHIRO, commander of the 11th Flotilla and Senior Officer aboard the Amagiri, in Japanese, 118pp, 6"x81/4". Boldly signed on first endpaper "Capt. Katsumari Yamashiro" in black felt tip. Fine condition. Accompanied by original transmittal envelope addressed in his hand, signing a second time in return address. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $250-450
	612. CAROLINE KENNEDY (b.1957). Daughter and sole surviving child of President John Kennedy, she is an author and civic activist. Her book, A Family of Poems "My Favorite Poetry for Children," 143pp, 81/4"x101/4", Hyperion, New York, 2005. Illustrated with paintings by John Muth. First Printing in original dust jacket. Boldly signed in black ink on title page. Mint. Event flyer from bookstore signing that took place on Oct 17, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California is included as well as a color photo of the author seated at signing table signing her book. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	JOHNSON SIGNS JOINT RESOLUTION FOR JFK MEMORIAL 613. LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973). Thirty-sixth President of the United States (1963-69), succeeding to the Presidency after John Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. DS, 11/2pp with integral leaf, 71/2"x11", Washington, DC, Dec 4, 1963. Just days after JFK's death, President Johnson renames the National Cultural Center after the martyred President, signing a copy of the official government printed House Joint Resolution 835. Boldly signed at top of first page. In part, "Joint Resolution to provide for renaming the National Cultural Center as the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Center, and authorizing an appropriation therefor...That, as a mark of respect and affection for President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, as a recognition of his abiding desire to promote and encourage the arts in America...shall be known hereafter as the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Center..." The second part regards appropriation for payment to trustees. Minor bottom edge wrinkling; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $2500-3500
	614. LYNDON B. JOHNSON ISP, b/w, 131/4"x101/2" quarter-length portrait of Johnson with his family. Inscribed and signed at bottom 2" border by him, adding sentiment. Signed also by LADY BIRD JOHNSON (b. 1912). Slight ink brushing on last stroke of her signature; else Fine. Attractively matted and ready for framing. Overall 18"x14". LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $400-700
	615. LYNDON B. JOHNSON ISP, b/w matte, 8"x10" bust portrait. Darkly inscribed and signed in 11/2" bottom white border: "To Norman G. Stamp Jr. All good wishes..." Stamp was serving on a special commission for Johnson at the time. Fine example. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $350-650
	616. LYNDON B. JOHNSON Vintage ISP, color, 11"x14" three-quarter length standing portrait of the younger politician standing near large book shelf. Mounted. Boldly inscribed and signed in fountain pen on mount, "To Mike Deane with warm regards from his friend..." Fine. Contained under glass within simple wood frame. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $400-600
	617. LYNDON B. JOHNSON Signed presidential bookplate with gilt seal and initials. Darkly penned in black ink. Negligible brushing of ink; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	618. RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). Thirty-seventh President of the United States (1969-74) who resigned from office. His book, RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, 1120pp, 7"x91/2", Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1978. First Printing. Boldly signed on tipped-in autograph page in black ink. Photo illustrations. Bound in dark blue cloth with gilt lettering. Spine evidences light sunning and slightly bowed. Contained in cloth board slipcase. Very nice. COA Signature House. Est: $200-500
	619. RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). Beige broadside, 71/2"x101/4", Breckville, OH, Oct 1972. Notice of the arrival of "The President of the United States Richard Nixon and Mrs. Nixon" at Breckville with map of his motorcade route entering Breckville and at the Northfield Center, inviting citizens to "See and Greet" them. Bust portrait at center. Boldly signed in full beneath sentiment during his second Presidential campaign. Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $150-250
	620. [RICHARD M. NIXON] TQS, 1p, 81/2"x3", n.d. From his book, In The Arena, "Top officials who stonewall the press generally get hit by a ton of bricks every time they open the morning paper." Boldly signed by journalist BOB WOODWARD (b. 1943) who covered the Watergate scandal with fellow Washington Post writer Carl Bernstein. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150
	621. [WATERGATE] Major political scandal that toppled the Nixon presidency. Typescript on heavy bond regarding the infamous Nixon Enemies List. Autograph statement signed by United Auto Workers president LEONARD WOODCOCK (1911-2001). Typed Manuscript entitled "Dealing With Enemies," 1p, 81/2"x11", on heavy bond. A confidential memorandum was written by White House Counsel John Dean "'dealing with our political enemies'. Another of the documents was a copy of a memo to Dean from former Special White House counsel Charles Colson containing the names of 20 persons to be given priority" and naming Leonard as one of those. Leonard writes in margin beneath typescript, "The foregoing honor led to an IRS audit a year or two later, the only one I ever had. The agent was almost apologetic and it ended in a clean bill of health..." He adds date "3/9/94." Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $80-100
	622. GERALD R. FORD (b.1913). Thirty-eighth President of the United States (1974-77); appointed Vice President on the resignation of Spiro Agnew (1973). Souvenir typescript, 1p, 61/4"x91/4". On White House letterhead, Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon. In part: "...The tranquility to which this nation has been restored by the events of recent weeks could be irreparably lost by the prospect of bringing to trial a former President of the United States. Now, Therefore, I Gerald R. Ford, have granted and by these presents do grant a full, free and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon. In witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth of September 1974..." Boldly signed at conclusion in black felt tip. Original folds; else Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $600-900
	623. GERALD R. FORD Signed White House card, 4"x21/2". Darkly penned in blue ink. Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $150-250
	624. GERALD R. FORD TLS "Jerry Ford," 1p, 7"x9", Washington, Jan 17, 1974. On Vice President letterhead, Ford expresses appreciation for a "beautiful spiritual bouquet. I am certain the perpetual prayers of the Sisters of the Cloistered Convent of Mary Reparatrix will be extremely efficacious and I know our family will benefit immeasurably from their intercession on our behalf..." Boldly signed three months after assuming office. Fine. Accompanied by transmittal envelope. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $60-140
	625. GERALD FORD ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ARCHIVE Collection from the 1975 attempt on the life of the 38th President. Containing seven original signed items documenting the historic event from an eyewitness account. Amateur photographer and history buff Terence J. Cox was present on Sep 22, 1975 in San Francisco as Ford emerged from the Hotel St. Francis. Taking several photographs as the President approached his limousine, the result of that historical day is contained in this archive. According to newspaper clippings, Cox was standing a mere ten feet away from the would-be assassin, Sara Jane Moore, on Post Street across from the St. Francis. The importance of this archive is in two original photos signed by Ford taken moments before the shots rang out: an 8"x10" color still as he waves to onlookers outside the St. Francis, inscribed "To Terry Cox, best wishes, Gerald R. Ford," signing in the same manner with a different pen at right; and a second 8"x10" color still signed by Ford loosely mounted to brown window mat with a plaque beneath image. Also included: four 10"x8" b/w stills taken in succession as Ford prepares to enter his limousine with one moments after the shooting; three different 31/2"x5" color snapshots also taken moments afterward; three newspaper clippings; a TLS on White House letterhead, Nov 17, 1976 to Mr. Cox. The letter is autopenned and then signed above by the President. In part, "...Long after the hard work and hurried pace of these past weeks are forgotten, I will remember the generous encouragement and goodwill which were extended to me and my entire family by our fellow Americans. It has been a tremendous honor to serve the people of our great country, and I will never forget this wonderful privilege. I thank you from my heart for your friendship..." Accompanied by original transmittal envelope. Also present is a signed card penned by Ford with typed annotation as a young Representative for the MI 5th district Feb 20, 1957. Boldly in ballpoint, "Rep. Gerald R. Ford Jr". He also signs a photocopy of a newspaper article on the assassination attempt. Plus two 8"x10" White House color photographs of Ford, signed with autopen, one with separated area of image repaired with tape on verso. Also, a TLS by MILDRED LEONARD, Ford's assistant, Mar 18, 1976. On White House letterhead to Cox explaining the employment of autopenned signatures. In part, "...The autopenned signature is in fact an authentic signature (although not accepted by autograph dealers) inasmuch as it is simply a method wherein the President's exact signature is written by an electric pen. Since the majority of persons requesting the President's autograph are more interested in their historical value than in their monetary value, this method has proved to be most satisfactory in Administrations in the past, as well as the present one..." In all there are five authentic Presidential autographs in this historic archive. This attempt by Moore came just 17 days after Charles Manson follower, Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme made an attempt on the President's life. Moore at one time immersed herself in counterculture to become a political revolutionary. She was recruited by the FBI as an informant to help with the Patty Hearst kidnapping. After her radical friends found out she was an FBI spy, they turned their backs on her. Moore's assassination attempt was a way back into their good graces. After being arrested that day, Moore pled guilty at her trial and received a life sentence. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $3000-4500
	626. BETTY FORD (b.1918). First Lady, married to Gerald R. Ford, thirty-eighth President of the United States (1974-77). Rare special Limited Edition of her book Betty: A Glad Awakening, "No. 144/300 prepared especially for Betty Ford's personal use," 217pp, 61/4"x91/2", Doubleday & Company, Garden City, 1987. First Edition as stated on copyright page in first issue dust jacket. Darkly signed on front endpaper "With best wishes / Betty Ford," adding date at bottom page, "May 15, 1993." Also signed by her good friend LEONARD FIRESTONE (1907-1986), US ambassador to Belgium (1974-77), and cofounder of The Betty Ford Center. Book in Fine condition. Jacket VG with small tears and chipping at top and heel of spine and 1" tear extending from top cover with negligible paper loss; and top edge wear. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	CARTER TAKES ISSUE WITH JERRY FALWELL 627. JIMMY CARTER (b. 1924). Thirty-ninth President of the United States (1977-81). ANS as President, 1p, 61/2"x81/2", [Washington, DC], Sep 22, 1981. On his personal presidential letterhead to his sister-in-law in full, "Sybil - If Billy uses any of this he should, of course, put it in his own better words - J." Paper clip stain at top edge; else Fine. The referenced enclosure, included, is a typescript, 1p, 8"x11", of a speech highly critical of Rev. Jerry Falwell and his Moral Majority. In small part, "It is not easy to debate Jerry Falwell and the Moral Majority on religious or political issues, because he is very shrewd in picking out the things that worry most American people and making them his issues. He is against homosexuality, he against drugs, he is against immorality of all kinds, he is against alcoholism, he is against crime. So are almost all of us. As a matter of fact, he is against everything that might cause fear or concern among any Americans who receive a pay check or a social security check or a welfare check and who are stupid enough to send part of it to him...Have you ever heard of Falwell spending any of these great sums of money in any community around you to help drug addicts or stop drug traffic, to control crime, to help the poor or the aged...Where do the million or so dollars go? I admit that not all of it stays in his pockets. I see a little of it being spent in trying to get federal government to force Falwell's own religious beliefs on the people of our nation, to keep women in their place (at home, barefoot and pregnant), and to elect a few right wing political candidates to office...Most of us believe in separation of church and state. Not Jerry Falwell...Most of us believe that we should respect those who are different from us and honor the rights of others whose beliefs are not the same as ours. Not Jerry Falwell...Like the Ku Klux Klan, Gerald L. K. Smith and others like them Jerry Fallwell...can stand anything except truth, the facts. If decent Americans will stop financing him, his prejudiced views and their damaging influence on our country will be ended..." COA Signature House. Est: $300-500
	628. JIMMY CARTER Brief TLS, 1p, 63/4"x9", Washington, DC, Sep 25, 1977. On White House letterhead to Democratic Congressman from California Jim Lloyd. In full, "My best to you for this birthday, and the many more yet to come..." Boldly signed in full. Light ink smudge at right edge; else near Fine. Accompanied by original White House transmittal envelope. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-250
	629. JIMMY CARTER Party printed DS, a bank check drawn on the Plains Mercantile Company bank, Plains, GA, Sep 27, 1960. Payable to "George Pless" for $16.85. Darkly completed in his holograph and signed "J E Carter Jr." beneath "Carter's Whse." The imprinted bank's name has been crossed out and edited in his hand. Paid and clerking stamps away from signature; staple punctures at left edge beside small paper residue; else Fine. COA Signature House. Est: $120-240
	630. JIMMY CARTER His book, The Hornet's Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War, 465pp plus Author's Q&A, 6"x91/4", Simon & Schuster, New York, 2004. First Paperback Edition. Boldly signed on title page. Minor crimping at top spine; blank end papers chipped with very small paper loss; else in VG condition. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200
	631. JIMMY CARTER Partly printed DS "James E. Carter Jr", 71/4"x31/4", Plains, Sep 4, 1963. Receipt for Carter's Bonded Warehouse for one bale of cotton received from Governor Wilson for storage. US Department of Agriculture stamp affixed. Darkly signed and completed in his hand. Docketed on verso. Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $100-200
	632. JIMMY CARTER His book Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis, 61/2"x91/2", 212pp, Simon & Schuster, New York, 2005. First Printing. First Issue dust jacket. Boldly signed on title page in black ink. Mint. Event flyer from bookstore signing that took place on Nov 21, 2005 in Westwood, California is included as well as a color photo of the former President seated at signing table holding up his book. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $80-150
	633. RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004). Fortieth President of the United States (1981-1989). TLS "Ronald," 1p, 63/4"x9", Washington, DC, Nov 9, 1982. With original White House transmittal envelope. To friends Misses Sam and Bertha Sisco and Buzzy thanking them for Christmas gifts. In part, "You weren't supposed to do anything but say Merry Christmas this year. Our gift was the belts we were able to present to the Queen and Prince Phillip. You know, of course, we won't send these back. They are handsome, as always, and we thank you very much...I'll try to find time to do some doodles -- I haven't done any for a long time..." Boldly signed. Fine example. COA Signature House. Est: $400-600
	634. [RONALD REAGAN] Typescript, 1p on heavy bond, 81/2"x11", n.p., n.d. Signed by DR. JOSEPH GIORDONO of Washington University Hospital who attended to the President's injuries after his assassination attempt in 1981. Reagan credited Giordono for saving his life and an example of the American classic success story as the son of an Italian immigrant "who became a milkman and worked hard, struggled, and sacrificed to put his son through college and medical school." Unfortunately for Reagan, the good doctor was a Democrat. While grateful for the President praise, he credited Federal student loans and funding for biomedical research for his ability to rise to success. Boldly signed by Giordono. Excellent content. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-400
	635. [REPUBLICAN FIRST LADIES] Two women who resided at the famed Executive Mansion. A White House card, 4"x21/2", signed by MAMIE DAUD EISENHOWER, the 37th First Lady; and a White House vignette on card stock, 41/2"x5", inscribed and signed by NANCY REAGAN, the 43rd. Fine examples. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	636. GEORGE H. W. BUSH (b. 1924). Forty-first President of the United States (1989-93); Vice President under Ronald Reagan. Two TNsS on presidential correspondence cards, 61/2"x41/4". Embossed presidential seals at top left margins. Both to friend Milt Pappas responding to birthday greetings. Jun 12, 1989: "Dear Milt, Thanks for your call. I appreciate your warm thoughts on my 65th birthday -- it doesn't hurt a bit!! Warmest regards, in which Barbara joins..." On Jun 18, 1990, he writes similar sentiments on the occasion of his 66th birthday. Both are boldly signed. Each is accompanied by White House envelope with name; one with original additional larger addressed White House transmittal envelope. Fine examples. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $150-300
	637. GEORGE H. W. BUSH Colorful Perez-Steele "Celebration Check List" card, 31/2"x51/2". Boldly signed in margin. Perez-Steele produced a Bush card, and this signed card comes directly from their files. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $50-100
	638. [US VICE PRESIDENTS] Nice collection of four former Vice Presidents. Among them: HUBET H. HUMPHREY of LBJ Administration. TLS as senator from MN congratulating Vernon Talbertt on his 50th anniversary as a Senate employee. Light show-through of mounting stain at top border. Also, SPRIO T. AGNEW, under Nixon, signs an invitation to a reception honoring the Agnews the day before the inauguration in 1969. Signed also by his wife JUDY AGNEW. Plus an SP, b/w matte, 8"x10" bust portrait of NELSON ROCKEFELLER, VP under Ford. Darkly signed beneath image. Lastly, a handsome Vice Presidential card with gilt seal, 61/4"x31/4", signed by DAN QUAYLE in the George H. W. Administration. All Fine with noted exception. COA Signature House. Est: $100-300
	639. [REPUBLICAN FIRST LADIES] Two wives of Republican Presidents. TLsS, 2pp, approx 61/2"x9". On White House letterhead,Oct 4, 1973, PAT NIXON (1912-1993) graciously complies with autograph request adding, "All of our family deeply appreciated your thoughtful message and generous comments. This kind expression of confidence and support is truly meaningful and highly valued..." On Vice President's House letterhead, Jun 15, 1988, BARBARA BUSH (b. 1925) thanks Commander Friedman for birthday greetings. "...You were so nice to send it, and I appreciate your thinking of me..." She adds in her holograph: "Thanks so very much." Both are boldly signed and are accompanied by their transmittal envelopes. Fine examples. COA Signature House. Est: $80-150
	640. BILL CLINTON (b. 1946). Forty-second President of the United States (1993-2001). TLS, 1p, 81/2"x11", Washington, DC, Jul 11, 1995. On White House letterhead to columnist Ann Landers at the Chicago Tribune. In small part, "Dear Eppie: Thanks so much for the beautiful ties! Hillary and I loved having you at the White House. I also appreciate your interest regarding the expansion of direct air service from Chicago to Tokyo...To date, Japanese negotiators have shown little interest in further liberalizing this important international aviation market. However, we are continuing to pursue a dialogue..." Boldly signed in black felt tip. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $300-500
	641. BILL CLINTON Reproduced printed SP, color, 8"x10" three-quarter length portrait of the President and First Lady waving. Signed in black felt tip near his image. Image slightly fuzzy with strong signature. COA Signature House. Est: $250-450
	642. BILL CLINTON Signed program as governor, 15pp, 51/2"x81/2", Little Rock, May 1988. The USS Arkansas BB-33 Second Reunion May 26-29, 1988 held at the Camelot Hotel. Hastily signed above program notation of his Address delivered on May 27. Light wear; else VG. Accompanied by a 1993 White House Christmas card with autopen signatures of the President and First Lady and a printed 8"x10" bust portrait with printed signature. Also included is a souvenir copy of his 1993 Inaugural Address signed in print. Horizontal center fold. COA Signature House. Est: $200-400
	643. BILL CLINTON Signed 5"x3" unlined card. Darkly penned in black felt tip. Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $100-200
	644. BILL & HILLARY CLINTON Individually signed First Edition autobiographies including My Life, Knopf, 2004, penning "Bill Clinton" on title page; and Living History, Simon & Schuster, 2003, penning "Hillary R Clinton " on second flyleaf. Minor bottom edge shelfwear to President Clinton's book; else both are in excellent condition. They are contained in handsome decorative slipcase with gilt lettering and presidential seal on spine as "Signed First Printing Set." Superb presentation. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $1000-2000
	645. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON (b.1947). First Lady (1993-2001) as the wife of President Bill Clinton; senator from New York. Her book, Living History, 562pp, 61/4"x91/2", Simon & Schuster, NY, 2003. First Edition. Large signature boldly penned in black felt tip on second flyleaf. Dustjacket and book in Fine condition. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $200-400
	646. GEORGE W. BUSH (b. 1946). Forty-third President of the United States. Superb SP, color, 8"x10" bust portrait with American flag in background. Darkly signed in black felt tip beneath sentiment, "Best Wishes..." Fine. LOA PSA/DNA. Est: $250-450