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Journalist, editor, and social reformer (1805–1879) best known as one of the most ardent and influential abolitionists in the decades leading up to th

TLS signed “F. LaGuardia,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, City of New York letterhead, February 1, 1941. Letter regarding an obscenity trial. In part: “Would

Methodist Episcopal bishop, he was the first to set ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’ to music. He introduced the song while held in Libby Prison and

AQS on an off-white 4.25 x 7.25 sheet. Phillips writes, “Count that day lost whose low descending sun, Lies at thy hand no worthy action done. These o

Entrepreneur (1814–1904) who was a busy figure in the Underground Railroad and helped many slaves make their way to freedom in the north. The Abolitio

Two items: ALS,signed “Robt. C. Schenck,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 8.5, February 7, 1871. In part: “I have to inform you that I was nominated ...

Three TLSs, each one page, approximately 8 x 10.5, personal New York City letterhead, dated between 1925 and 1932. One letter expresses congratulation

Unsigned manuscript telegram in from Edwin M. Stanton to General Carl Schurz, one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, sent from the American Telegraph Co., Jul

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court letterhead, June 16, 1953. Letter regarding a publication. In part: “On the assumption that the other talks are

Fred M. Vinson Attorney at Law business check, 9 x 3, filled out and signed by Vinson, “Fred M. Vinson,” payable to M. Roberts for $100.00, September