RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.25 x 6.25, January 2, 1837. Enlistment for Rodimal in the Republic of Texas army. In part: “I, Lemuel M. Rodimal born i

Belgian statesman (1880–1885) who served as prime minister for 16 years. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Geruzet Freres of Brussels, signed in th

Business check from the Silver Spur, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, payable to Red Calhoun for $150.00, January 26, 1951. In

American politician (1830–1893) who served as governor of Wisconsin and later became the secretary of agriculture under Benjamin Harrison. Original 4.

Vintage ink signatures of Andrei Vladimirovich (Grand Duke, cousin of Nicholas II), Xenia Alexandrovna (Grand Duchess, sister of Nicholas II), Alexand

Mexican general and politician (1794–1876) best known in the U.S. for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at

San Antonio political figure, postmaster, and businessman (1782–1857). His most important commission was his service as Texas representative to the co

Frontiersman (1787–1837) noted for his part in the Texas Revolution and the army of the Republic of Texas. He fought at the Grass Fight and the Battle

American politician (1823–1900), longtime United States Senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Autograph manuscript in ink on a 5 x 8 off-w

American author (1819–1899) of over 60 novels, and one of the most popular novelists in the latter half of the 19th century. Two items: one original 4

US treasurer during the Civil War who is credited with bringing women into the civil service (1802–1890). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Spinner

Prominent English philosopher and sociologist (1820–1903). ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, February 3, 1894. Letter to Mr. Skelton. In part: “They have not se

Congressman from Illinois (1836–1903) most noted for his involvement with legislation involving Native American lands. Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet pho

ANS in Russian, signed “I. Stalin,” one page, 5.5 x 7.25, January 22, 1938. Short note written by Stalin beneath a handwritten letter to him from his

ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8, September 7, 1861. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “I have sent your letter to Mr. Redputt…You can rely upon what he says.” In

Evangelist (1862–1935) and former baseball player who preached a fundamentalist theology in a highly flamboyant style. AQS, one page below a typed let

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Field, by Brady of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Stephen J. Field.” In

ALS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, November 3, 1940. Letter to to Elisha Friedman, an economic consultant formerly employed by the Treasury De

ALS, one page both sides, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court letterhead, July 13. Letter to Judge [Louis E.] Levinthal. In part: “One of the…satisfactions your P

ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, July 23, 1883. Letter to his old friend, Colonel C.W. Woolley. In part: “Of course, I cannot say, of m