RR Auction: Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

A unique group of historic documents regarding the transport of Lincoln’s papers, sent with Lieutenant Gilbert S. Carpenter of the 18th U. S. Infantry

War-dated partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, July 9, 1863. An order requesting more troops from the state of Maine. In part: “I Ab

Partly-printed scalloped-top vellum DS signed by Madison as president, “James Madison,” and Monroe as secretary of state, “Jas. Monroe,” one page, 10.

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 12 x 16, September 5, 1812. Land grant for 100 acres of land reads, in part: “Know ye, That, in consideratio

Thirteen letters and documents, each signed by a member of Monroe’s cabinet. Signers are: Elbridge Gerry, Albert Gallatin, William Eustis, Alexander J

Rare Executive Mansion card, 4.25 x 2.75, signed in black ink, “William McKinley,” and one black ink signature, “With great respect, Cordially yours,

Partly-printed DS, signed “W. McKinley,” one page, 12 x 16, December 26, 1894. McKinley appoints Alexis Holcomb Freeman as “First Lieutenant Co. ‘K’ o

LS signed “Wm. McKinley, Jr.,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.25 x 9, House of Representatives letterhead, March 19, 1889. Letter to Secretary

ALS signed “W. McKinley, Jr,” one page, 8 x 10.5, State of Ohio, Executive Department letterhead, February 26, 1893. Letter to Bell C. Taylor at the C

Executive Mansion card signed in black ink, “William McKinley 6-2-1900.” In very good condition, with a central vertical crease and some light toning

Six letters and documents, each signed by a member of Monroe’s cabinet. Signers are: Richard Rush, Smith Thompson, Daniel D. Tompkins (2), and William

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13 x 8.5, November 4, 1819. President Monroe grants Samuel Hains 160 acres of land in Jeffersonville,

DS as president, one page both sides, 10.5 x 14, February 20, 1970. President Nixon signs extradition papers approving Canada’s surrender of “Dennis N

ALS signed “Pat,” and “RN,” on a color 5.75 x 3.75 postcard, Peking, China, postmarked February 25, 1972. Postcard to Don Carnevale, written by Pat. I

Uncommon ALS signed “Frank’n Pierce,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, March 27, 1852. Letter to George Boutarte. In part: “I inclose herewith a petition for the

Ink signature, “Free, J. K. Polk,” on an off-white 1.75 x .5 slip clipped from a free frank, affixed to an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, wi

ALS, one page, 8 x 10, October 16, 1836. Letter to Congressman Caleb Cushing. In part: “I accept with much pleasure your esteemed present of ‘Reminisc

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13.25 x 16, May 20, 1847. President Polk appoints Creed T. Huddlestone a “Captain in the Fourteenth Regiment

ALS signed “J. K. Polk,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, February 1, 1834. Letter to Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. In full: “The Commi

Ink signatures of Calvin Coolidge, “Wm. H. Taft,” Grace Coolidge, Charles Evans Hughes, Samuel Winslow, and one other on an off-white 5.75 x 4.75 card