RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents and Autographs

Pamphlet entitled “Brief Narrative of Incidents in the War in Missouri and of the Personal Experience of One Who Has Suffered,” 5.75 x 9.25, 28 pages,

ALS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5.5 x 8, June 30, 1880. Brief letter of thanks to Thomas E. Burns for a previous letter. In full: “Accept my th

Ink signature, “J. A. Garfield, Brig. Gen. Vols,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.25 slip. In very good condition, with scattered soiling affecting part of t

Ink signature, “J. A. Garfield, Ohio,” on an off-white 6.5 x 3 album page. In fine condition, with mild toning to the right side, irregularly trimmed

Signed book: Paradise Lost and Regained. London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1853. Hardcover, 4.25 x 6.5, 532 pages. Signed on the first free end page “J. A.

Ink signature, “Ulysses S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A., Galena, Ill., Aug. 28th, 1865,” on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with light scatter

ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.25 x 7, no date [circa Mexico 1881]. Letter written while serving as president of Gould’s Southern Railroad

LS as president, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, November 8, 1871. Letter to naturalist and geologist Prof.

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, July 7, 1870. Grant orders the secretary of state “to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warra

ALS signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, July 7, 1888. Letter to J. S. Clarkson. In full: “I would be pleased to have you come up