RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring The Founding Fathers

Major general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War (1732–1786). LS, one page, 6.5 x 7.75, August 11, 1779. Letter written from his hea

British general (1729–1814) who, despite defeating George Washington in a number of battles, could not force a surrender and returned to England in 17

South Carolina planter and Continental Army general (1743–1797) during the American Revolutionary War. Partly-printed DS, signed “Is. Huger,” one page

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1749-1822) who also ran unsuccessfully as the Federalist vice-presidential candidate in the 1812 elec

Officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolution who later served as vice president of Pennsylvania (1735–1819). Partly-printed DS, sign

Irish-American physician, soldier, and statesman (1741–1804) who served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army and represented Pennsylvania in

Handwritten manuscript by John Jay, unsigned, 11 pages, 8.25 x 13, no date. Jay compiles a "List of Claims" made by Loyalists in New York ...

Important American naval commander (1747–1792) during the Revolutionary War, who earned acclaim for his raids against the British while aboard the Bon

Very rare early printing of King George III's first response to the Declaration of Independence, "His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to Bot...

Revolutionary War–dated handwritten letter by King George III, unsigned, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9.5, December 11, 1779. Letter to Lord Thurlow, i

Title page from the first printing of King George III's speech declaring war on the American colonies, "His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech ...

Excessively rare firsthand primary account of King Philip's War by one of its participants: an ALS signed "John Sharpe," one page, 7.5...

Lawyer and rice planter (1755–1826) from South Carolina, who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1780–1781. ALS signed “F: Kinloch,” o

LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 12, January 24, 1792. Letter to the "Administrators of the Department of the Meurthe," ...

Important South Carolina statesman (1724–1792) who served as president of the Continental Congress. Revolutionary War–era partly-printed DS, one page,

Prominent American lawyer and politician (1754–1829) who served as a longtime member and speaker of the New York State Assembly and the Confederation

Treasurer of the Colony and State of Connecticut (1719–1802) and the commissioner of loans for the United States during the American Revolution. Manus

British soldier turned Virginia planter (1732–1782) and Continental Army officer in the Revolutionary War. Lee is most notorious for his actions durin

Revolutionary War hero (1756–1818), father of Robert E. Lee, who captured British posts in New York and in the South and who later served in the Conti

Revolutionary War hero (1756–1818) who captured British posts in New York and in the South; he was also the father of Robert E. Lee. Partly-printed ve

Major general in the Continental Army (1733–1810) during the Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yo

Brother (1750–1822) of Robert R. Livingston, chancellor of New York. ALS signed “John R. Livingston,” one page, 7.25 x 11.75, June 6, 1785. Letter to

Lawyer, politician, and diplomat from New York (1746–1813) known as 'The Chancellor,' who was one of the five original drafters of the Decla...

Signer of the US Constitution from New Jersey (1723-1790) who also served as governor of that state. Manuscript DS, signed “Wil: Livingston, Pres...

Influential American statesman and jurist (1755-1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Superb ALS signed “J. Marshall,” on

American military officer (1733–1781) whose command ended in disaster when he and nearly every member of his force were killed or captured by Mohawk f

Revolutionary War–dated official broadside notice of the ratification of the Massachusetts State Constitution, one page, 10 x 15.5, June 16, 1780. Hea

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 16 x 13, June 1, 1776. The Council of the Massachusetts-Bay appoints Aaron Fenny as "first...

Lawyer (1744–1802) from Charleston, South Carolina, who served in the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1781, where he endorsed the Articles of Confed

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744-1800) and first governor of that state. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one pag

General in the Continental Army (1725–1806) who served throughout Georgia, North Carolina, and at Fort Pitt, but is best remembered for killing Declar

Manuscript DS signed by William Winchester, a minuteman from Southborough, Massachusetts, one page, 7.5 x 12, February 21, 1763. Legal document from W

American pioneer, soldier, and congressman from Virginia (1736-1802) who is considered one of the most gifted battlefield tacticians of the Revolution

American statesman (1752–1816) and signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-kno

Important New Hampshire land speculator and militiaman (1726–1787) who served during King George's War, the French and Indian War, and the Ameri...

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “George Wyllys,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, May 11, 1775. In part: "At a General Assembly…at Hartford...

Prime minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782, who led the nation through most of the American Revolution (1732–1792). Manuscript DS, signed “Nort

Group of four items signed by signers of the Olive Branch Petition, adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 in an attempt to avoid war with

ADS, signed “R. T. Paine,” one page, 6.5 x 8.25, March 1782. As the first Massachusetts attorney general, Paine prosecutes his close friend Samuel Pra

Britsh naval officer (1757–1833) who fought during the American Revolution, the French Revolutionary Wars, and the Napoleonic Wars. Large free franked

Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 12.75, December 27, 1767. Land deed in which John Cowen, "for and in Consideration of the Sum of...

Important ALS as Secretary of State, one page both sides, 8 x 10, August 30, 1798. Letter to Rufus King, minister plenipotentiary to England, concerni

British Army officer (1742–1817) who fought at the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Long Island during the Revolutionary War; he res

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). Third-person ADS, one page, 7.75 x 6, March 6, 1783. Picker

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). ALS, one page, 8 x 10, August 31, 1798. Letter to Samuel Ho

LS signed “I have the honor to be dear sir with great and sincere respect and esteem yr. mo. ob. serv., Edm: Randolph,” four pages on two adjoining sh

Signer of the US Constitution from South Carolina and a South Carolina governor, senator, and representative (1746-1825). ALS, signed "Charles ...

Well-known American patriot, merchant, and military officer from Boston (1733–1811) who commanded the boarding party, which included Paul Revere, that

Virginia politician, planter, and the first president of the Continental Congress (1721-1775). DS, one page, 7.25 x 3, June 7, 1770. In full: "...

Virginia jurist who served as the first president of the Continental Congress (1721–1775). Partly-printed DS, one page, 6.25 x 2.75, April 1, 1773. Fi

Anglo-Irish British politician and military officer (1754–1826) who fought at the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the Battle of Bunker Hill durin

Revolutionary War-dated ADS, signed "Robert Lanier," one page, 7 x 6.25, July 6, 1783. Financial document from North Carolina. In full: &q...

Revolutionary War–dated vellum manuscript DS, one page, 27 x 16, July 4, 1776. Impressive New Jersey deed from Constantine Wilkins to Hannah James, be

Manuscript document, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 11.75, no date but later than 1799. Revolutionary War veteran's pension petition...

German officer (1738–1800) who served in the Seven Years' War and American War of Independence. He was the commander of the Braunschweiger J...

American merchant (1727–1795) who represented Pennsylvania from 1777 to 1779 in the Continental Congress. Roberdeau served as a brigadier general in t

Wealthy colonist from New York (1721–1792) and the son of the Hon. John Robinson of Virginia, who was the President of that colony. He is mostly remem

French military officer (1725–1807) who made a substantial contribution to the American Revolution, including a leading role in the defeat of Lord Cor

American merchant, banker, and politician (1748–1834) who served as New York's auditor general during the Revolutionary War. Group of three docu...

American soldier and statesman (1733–1804) who served as a general in the American Revolution and was a member of the first session of Congress as a S

Merchant and patriot (1744–1809) who was a member of the distinguished community of Jews in Newport, Rhode Island; he became president of Newport...

American farmer and lawyer (1756–1798) from Queen Anne's County, Maryland, who represented the state in the Continental Congress, and later serv...

British Army general (1752–1806) who served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791 until 1796; during the Revolutionary War, he sa

Issue of The Connecticut Journal from September 13, 1786, four pages, 10 x 15.75, containing an early report on the opening action of Shays' Reb...

Colonial governor of Massachusetts who played a prominent role in Britain's struggle with France for control of North America (1694–1771). Manus...

Planter, soldier, and politician (1732–1792) who served as a major general during the Revolution and later served as governor of Maryland. ALS signed

American lawyer, soldier, and statesman (1714–1789) who served both as a delegate to the Continental Congress and as a major general in the Continenta

American soldier and politician (1737–1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution but lost his

Manuscript document, one page, 8.25 x 7.25, November 13, 1791. An important "Return of the Killed and Wounded and arms lost in Maj'r G. M. ...

Group of four items signed by members of the Stamp Act Congress, also known as the First Congress of the American Colonies, held in October 1765 to de

The first United States Secretary of the Navy (1751–1813). ADS, signed “Ben. Stoddert,” one page, 8 x 4, November 20, 1794. Promissory note document i

Scarce pre-war broadside entitled "A Tradesman's Address to his Countrymen," one page, 7.75 x 9.75, signed in print, "A Tradesman...

Leading citizen of Boston (1779–1830) who co-founded the the North American Review and the Boston Athenæum; it was Tudor who christened Boston ...

Colonial officer during the Revolutionary War who fought at the Battle of Saratoga, was with the Army at Valley Forge, and took part in the Sullivan E

American legislator, lawyer, general (1748–1789) in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War; he was also a pioneer to the Ohio Coun

Printed bill passed by the Virginia legislature, one page, 9 x 14.75, December 12, 1795, requesting that their representatives in Congress "uni...

American lawyer (1730–1816) who served as a brigadier general of the Connecticut militia during the Revolutionary War. He later served as a delegate t

Officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1752-1810) and second cousin to President George Washington. ALS signed “Wm. A.

Officer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1752-1810) and second cousin to President George Washington. ADS, signed twice

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname ‘Mad Anthony.’ Scarce ADS, signed “Ant'y Wayne MG,” one page,...

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname 'Mad Anthony.' ADS, signed “Anto. Wayne,” one page, 7.75 ...

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname 'Mad Anthony.' Large ink signature, "Ant'y Wayne...

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname 'Mad Anthony.' After demonstrating his exceptional milita...

Pennsylvania merchant and politician (1735–1778) who served as the first President of Pennsylvania. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed &q...

Brigadier General in the Continental Army (1750–1803) during the American Revolutionary War who had previously served as an aide-de-camp to General Ge

Patriot leader (c. 1720–1790) in New York who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, and was a signer of the Olive Branch Petition; he supp

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Oliv. Wolcott Jr. Aud'r,” one page, 8.5 x 6.5, September 6, 1779. Pay order issued to Treasurer J...

German American printer and journalist in New York City (1697–1746) who printed The New York Weekly Journal. He was accused of libel in 1734 by Willia

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Go: Washington,” three pages on two sheets, 7.5 x 9, January 28, 1776. Important letter to Brigadier General John

Revolutionary War–dated partial LS signed “Go: Washington,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 6.5, [March 3, 1783]. A portion of Washington's letter t...

Extremely desirable address panel accomplished entirely in Washington's hand, 6.25 x 3, no date but circa 1776, in full: "To the Hon. Ab...

Exceptional LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 20, 1818. Letter addressed to "Le Ray de chaumont Esquire," James Donatien le Ray de Chaum...

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 15, February 26, 1798. A four-language ship's pass issued to "Arthur Smith of Baltimore, ...

Partial ink signature by John Adams, "Mrs. Adams,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1 slip clipped from a free-franked envelope addressed to his wife. Sta...

ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, August 7, 1821. Letter to "My dear Boylston," his cousin Ward Nicholas Boylston, written from "Montizello,...

Signed book: Memoires de Maximilien de Bethune, duc de Sully, principal ministre de Henri le Grand, Vol. VI. Nouvelle Edition. Londres, 1767. Hardcove

Rare AQS on an off-white 4 x 6 sheet, signed below in black ink, "D. P. Madison, April 6th, 1848," who adds an inscribed introduction abov...

Attractive fabric swatch removed from a gown worn by and belonging to First Lady Dolley Payne Madison. The taffeta silk fabric swatch measures 3.25 x

ALS as secretary of state, one page, 7.5 x 8.75, August 27, 1807. Letter written from "Orange Court House" in Virginia, in part: "You...

Office of Pay and Deposit of the Bank of Columbia 'private account' check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Madison as president, "...