RR Auction: Fine Autograph & Artifact Auction featuring Founding Fathers

Two amputation kits personally-owned and used in the Revolutionary War by Continental Army surgeon Dr. John Warren, a founder of Harvard Medical Schoo

English-born Quaker (1644–1718) who founded the colony that became Pennsylvania. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Penn,” one page, 27.25 x 20.5, Sept

ALS signed "John Wilson," one page, 7.5 x 9.5, October 8, 1768. Letter to Lord Townshend, written from Boston, in part: "I beg leave ...

Revolutionary War–dated printed pamphlet entitled "An Oration, delivered March 5th, 1779, at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Bost...

ADS, signed “Walter Crockett,” one page, 7.5 x 1.75, February 1, 1775. Receipt for a wolf-killing bounty, in full: "Fincastle. This day Samuel ...

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...

American patriot and silversmith (1735-1818) whose 1775 'midnight ride' to warn of an impending British invasion later became one of the mos...

Commissary General of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War, who warned Paul Revere there were a number of British officers patrolling the road t

Extraordinary Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed "Go: Washingto ," one page, 7.25 x 8.25, April 20, 1775. Draft for an ad to be...

Boston physician, orator, and patriot (1741–1775) who was a pivotal figure in the early revolutionary agitation in Massachusetts. Revolutionary War–da

Rare Revolutionary War-dated handwritten endorsement, "Rec'd the Contents by me, Nathan Blood Quarter M," on the reverse of a manuscri...

Complete issue of the New England Chronicle newspaper, four pages, 10 x 15, printed at Harvard College for the period of September 14–September 21, 17

A circa 1775 map entitled "A New and Correct Plan of the Town of Boston" published for British readership in the October 1775 issue of Gen...

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Noble Benedict Capt,” one page, 13.75 x 8.25, November 19, 1775. Document issued at "Fort St. Jo...

Complete issue of The North-American's Almanack for 1776 by Samuel Stearns, 22 pages, 4.25 x 7, published in "Massachusetts-Bay: Printed by...

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript document, one page, 8.5 x 7.75, March 19, [1776]. Quartermaster Nicholas Quackenbush's account of equipment i...

Complete issue of The Boston Gazette and Country Journal from May 20, 1776, four pages, 9.75 x 15.25, printed in Watertown by Benjamin Edes. The front

Complete issue of The Pennsylvania Evening Post newspaper from July 30, 1776, four pages, 8 x 10, printed in Philadelphia by B. Towne. The front page

Extraordinary muster roll carried across the Delaware River with Washington and his troops, for a Captain Joseph Pettingill’s company in the 26th Regi

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Ab'm Ten Broeck” and "Jon;th Trumbull," one page, 8.25 x 12.25, December 26, 1776. Docu...

Unique archive of 13 items relating to the Revolutionary War, including: a set of four manuscript letters signed “M . Shuldham,” six total pag

Leading English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. Rare bookplate

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820, whose reign was most notably marked by the American Revolution. Ink signature, ...

An unusual variation of a typical foot officer's saber that measures 26 3/8? overall, and has a shortened 20 1/2? single-edged blade that has bo...

A fairly typical 18th/early 19th century canteen of the type used by farmers and laborers, as well as Revolutionary War militia units. The canteen mea

A fairly typical 18th/early 19th century canteen of the type used by farmers and laborers, as well as Revolutionary War militia units. The canteen mea

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.5 x 6, May 28, 1777. Enlistment document issued at what is now Tiverton, Rhode Island, in part: &...

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

Continental Congressman from Delaware and a delegate to the 1787 US Constitutional Convention (1747–1812). Revolutionary War-dated vellum manuscript D

Front page of an issue of the Tory newspaper The Pennsylvania Ledger or the Philadelphia Market-Day Advertiser from December 20, 1777, one page both s

Collection of 25 early American documents, consisting primarily of Connecticut pay orders, signed by a variety of politicians and notables, including:

Revolutionary War–dated ALS, three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 12.75, August 1, 1778. Letter to his wife Sally, who was staying with her father Govern

Revolutionary War–era DS, one page, 7.25 x 12.25, April 3, 1776 [signed circa 1778–1779]. A printed broadside headed, "In Congress, Wednesday, ...

Political leader from Pennsylvania best known for engrossing the Declaration of Independence on parchment (1736–1829). Revolutionary War-dated manuscr

American merchant and soldier (1732–1786), who served as a major general in the Continental Army and as a delegate to the Continental Congress; after

Complete issue of The New-Jersey Gazette from June 23, 1779, four pages, 9.25 x 14, printed in Trenton by Isaac Collins. The front page features &qu...

Contemporary copy of a letter to General George Washington, likely in the hand of British Commander-in-Chief Sir Henry Clinton's aide William Co...

Lawyer and soldier (1745–1790) who served as George Washington's aide-de-camp and military secretary from 1775 to 1781; Washington nominated Har...

British Army officer (1750–1780) hanged as a spy during the American Revolution, due to an incident in which he attempted to assist Benedict Arnold&...

British Army officer (1750–1780) hanged as a spy during the American Revolution, due to an incident in which he attempted to assist Benedict Arnold&...

Revolutionary War officer (1749–1812) who commanded the First Rhode Island Regiment during the last years of the war. Ink signature, "Jere'...

Revolutionary War–dated printed booklet entitled "The Triumph of Liberty, and Peace with America: A Poem Inscribed to General Conway," 8 x...

American soldier and politician (1740–1809) who served as paymaster general in the Continental Army and as George Washington's aide-de-camp; he ...

Section of a ledger kept by Nicholas Quackenbush, 26 pages, 9 x 13.5, circa 1783. The ledger concerns settlements with various suppliers and vendors t

Politician from Massachusetts (1726–1790) who was president of the state's constitutional convention; after independence he served as governor o...

One of the founders of Vermont (1751–1814) and brother of Ethan Allen. ADS, signed at the conclusion, “Ira Allen,” and also signed several times in th

American politician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington's cabinet. DS, signed “Edm: Rand...

Manuscript receipt in an unknown hand, unsigned, one page, 7.75 x 3, October 11, 1794. In full: "Received: 11 October 1794 from Henry Shruff on...

Revolutionary War officer (1736–1812) who, with John Sullivan, led the Sullivan Expedition against the British-allied Iroquois. He was the brother of

American businessman and politician (1752–1810) and signer of the US Constitution as a Delaware delegate. Sought-after ALS signed “Jaco: Broom,” one p

American politician (1760–1833) who succeeded Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury under Washington and Adams, and went on to serve as gove

The last survivor receiving a veteran's pension for service in the American Revolutionary War (1759–1869). A 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of...

Striking rice paper engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 24.5 x 29, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archi

Rare Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Whipple,” "Gouv. Morris," and "Nath'l Scudder," one page both sides,...

Early autograph endorsement, “28th May—accepted John Hancock,” signed at the bottom of a pay order issued to his uncle Thomas Hancock by Thomas Willia

Extremely rare bank check, 8.75 x 4, filled out in another hand and signed by Hancock, dated October 26, 1767. In full: “At thirty days Sight of this

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 12.5 x 9, March 21, 1776. As president of Continental Congress, Hancock appoints an ensign into...

ALS signed “JH,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, October 18, 1783. Letter to the "Gentlemen of the Senate & Gentlemen of the House of Representative...

Manuscript document submitted to Governor Hancock, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.75, December 20, 1783. A petition to Hancock regarding

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731-1796) and seventh President of the Continental Congress. ANS signed “S. Huntington,”

Revolutionary War–era DS, signed “Sam'l Huntington,” one page, 8.25 x 13, April 3, 1776 [signed circa 1779–1780]. A printed broadside headed, &q...

Autograph endorsement, "Received the contents, Sam'l Huntington," on the reverse of a manuscript document signed by Oliver Wolcott, Jr...

ALS signed “S— H—,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, September 3, 1793. Letter to John Temple, the British consul-general to the United States, concerning the re

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1726–1797) who also signed the Articles of Confederation and served as a major general in

Collection of nine manuscript drafts and documents related to New York signer Lewis Morris (none signed by him), which concern various lands owned or

Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “Fr. Hopkinson,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, measures 12.5 x 8 open, March 29, 1776. Letter to his sister,

Signed book: Matho: or, the Cosmotheoria Puerilis: In Ten Dialogues, Vol. II by Andrew Baxter. Third edition, corrected and enlarged. London: Printed

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1725–1777). Uncommon ink signature, "John Morton,” on an off-white 1.25 x .25 clip...

Sought-after ADS signed twice as “Benj. Rush,” one page, 6.25 x 4, 1796-7. Bill and receipt of payment, in full: “1796 Miss Betsy Cadwallider Dr to Be

Manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 7.75 x 6, April 16, 1787. Pay order to Treasurer David Rittenhouse, in part: “Pay to The Honourable Art

Handwritten address panel accomplished in Benjamin Franklin's hand, "To The honourable Lord Kaims, Edinburgh, per favour of Mr. Shippen,&qu...

Vellum manuscript document, one page, 24 x 16, July 9, 1831. An indenture leasing what was once the property of Benjamin Franklin. In part: "Th...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742-1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constituti

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 8 x 9.5, July 10, 1780. Letter to "His Excellency Joseph Reed Esquire, President &a...

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 20.5 x 11.75, October 25, 1806. As governor of Pennsylvania, McKean grants William Ogden &...

Revolutionary War-era partial ALS signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrollton,” one page, 6.5 x 6.25, no date but circa 1781. Letter to Maryland Governor Thomas

Rare book from the library of Thomas Lynch, Jr.: Selecta Poemata Italorum Qui Latine Scripserunt: Volume II, by Alexander Pope. London: Printed by J.

Very rare manuscript document, signed “Tho: Bosomworth,” one page, 10.25 x 6.25, March 8, 1773. Payment receipt penned in the lower portion of a parti

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1724–1790) who went on to serve as governor of the state. Rare Revolutionary War–dated ADS, on

Signer of the Declaration of Independence who, following the Revolution, devoted himself almost entirely to Georgia state politics (1749–1804). Revolu

ALS, one page, 8 x 13, January 15, 1806. Letter to James Lovell in Boston, who was a member of the Continental Congress and signer of the Articles of

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 12.5 x 8.25, April 18, 1815. Land grant issued to Franz Germand for a quarter lot of land under "'...

Partly-printed DS signed “James Madison" as president and "Jas Monroe" as secretary of state, one page, 14.5 x 9, March 3, 1815. Pres...

Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15.5 x 9.5, October 20, 1824. President Madison grants William Windsor a tract of land "in the District of ...

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 13.25 x 8.75, March 30, 1825. President Adams grants William Rankin, "as...

ALS, one page, 7.5 x 8.25, January 2, 1845. Letter to Thomas Dawson, expressing his condolences over the loss of his father, Moses Dawson, in full: ...

ALS signed "M. Van Buren," one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, June 20, 1829. Letter to the secretary of war. In part: "Major Sproult o...

ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, September 7, 1858. Letter to Judge John Law of Vincennes, Indiana, in part: &...

War-dated ALS signed “Will'm Henry Harrison,” one page, 7.5 x 9, December 22, 1813. Written during the War of 1812, a letter to John Armstrong, ...

ALS, one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.5, November 11, 1845. Just eight months after leaving the White House, Tyler writes to his nephew Boswell from his

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 18.5, March 3, 1849. President Polk appoints Theodore Talbot as "First Lieutenant in th...

Signed book: History of the United States, from the Discovery of the American Continent by George Bancroft. Volume III. Later printing. Boston: Little

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, November 21, 1854. President Pierce directs the secretary of state to "affix the Seal of the ...

Uncommon color 24.5 x 17.75 lithograph of the Lincoln family gathered around a table, the dome of the Capitol building visible in the background, and

ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, May 22, 1850. Written from the House of Representatives, a letter to William M. Lowry, in full: "Sin...

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, December 12, 1868. President Johnson authorizes and directs the secretary of state to “affix the Sea

Original 4.75 x 3 purple gallery ticket to the US Senate Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson on May 18, 1868. In fine condition. Two days earlier,

Uncommon Civil War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 9.5 x 13.5, September 25, 1863. President Johnson appoints Robert S. Ballow as "Judge or ...

Uncommon ALS in pencil, one page, 5 x 7.75, blindstamped monogram letterhead, May 26, 1876. Letter to "Dear Senator," written from the &qu...

Scarce hand-addressed and free-franked Executive Mansion envelope, 6 x 3.5, addressed by Grant to “John Hoey, Esq., Adams Ex. Co., New York City,” and