Fine Selection of Autographs - Session 2

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<p>Dozens of lots shall include prominent figures and events of the Civil War, including rare war-date documents signed by Albert Sidney Johnston, Nathan Bedford Forrest, George E. Picket, Hiram B. Granby, John Hunt Morgan and numerous others, as well as several fine correspondences including an 1863 soldier's diary with Gettysburg content. We are also pleased to feature a fine archive of material which include letters of Diego Rivera and Freda Kahlo relative to the painting and installation of his famous mural at Rockefeller Center. Other fine properties include an original house plan by Frank Lloyd Wright; two triple signed checks, one by Theodore Roosevelt and the other by Richard Nixon; a rare A.L.S. of John A. Sutter; a circular letter singed by Thomas Jefferson defending his oft-criticized embargo; a superb and rare British cavalry officers' account of the battle of Waterloo; original drawings by Jack Kerouac, Bugsy Siegel's green velour fedora; and many other fine properties.
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We will hold public viewings for lots offered at our Greenwich offices on Thursday, June 20, Friday, June 21, and Monday, June 24. Hours for the public viewings will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Viewings at our offices may be also be arranged by appointment.
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Our offices are located at 100 Melrose Avenue, Suite 100 which is just off West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Connecticut. If you are unable to attend for any reason, phone lines will also be available for bidding. You may also bid over the Internet through ebayliveauctions.com. Registration for this service should be available by June 14 at the latest.
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We hope you can join us for this important and exciting event!
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ELLERY, WILLIAM510 - ELLERY, WILLIAM
Alexander Autographs
(1727 - 1820) Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Ellery was a prominent Rhode Island lawyer who represented the state in the Continental Cong
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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FITZSIMMONS, THOMAS511 - FITZSIMMONS, THOMAS
Alexander Autographs
(1741 - 1811) Signer of the Constitution influential in founding the Bank of North America and in obtaining the protective tariff. War-date E.S. &qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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GRENVILLE, GEORGE512 - GRENVILLE, GEORGE
Alexander Autographs
(1712 - 1770) English statesman allied with his brother Richard and William Pitt, First Lord of the Treasury, later dismissed by George III. Good con
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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GRISWOLD, MATTHEW513 - GRISWOLD, MATTHEW
Alexander Autographs
(1714 - 1799) Colonial Governor of Connecticut, an ardent patriot and a member of the Committee of Safety. War-date partly-printed D.S. "Matth...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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HARRISON, BENJAMIN514 - HARRISON, BENJAMIN
Alexander Autographs
(1726 - 1791) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Continental Congress and later Governor of Virginia. D.S. 1p. oblong 4to., [n.
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HUNTINGTON, JEDEDIAH515 - HUNTINGTON, JEDEDIAH
Alexander Autographs
(1743 - 1818) Revolutionary War brigadier general who repulsed the raid on Danbury, and served on the courts martial of Charles Lee and Major Andre.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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KNOX, HENRY516 - KNOX, HENRY
Alexander Autographs
(1750 - 1806) American Revolution major general and advisor to Washington, Knox served throughout the war and was responsible for building the Contin
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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KNOX, HENRY517 - KNOX, HENRY
Alexander Autographs
(1750 - 1806) American Revolution major general and advisor to Washington, Knox served throughout the war and was responsible for building the Contin
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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LIVINGSTON, PHILIP (SR.)518 - LIVINGSTON, PHILIP (SR.)
Alexander Autographs
(1686-1749) Fist lord of Livingston Manor and father of the signer of the Delclaration of Independence of the same name. A.D.S. "Ph. Livingston...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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PICKERING, TIMOTHY519 - PICKERING, TIMOTHY
Alexander Autographs
(1745 - 1829) American politician and Adjutant General of the Continental Army, Secretary of War (1795) and Secretary of State (1795-1800). A.L.S. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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