LINCOLN WORKS TO STEM THE VIOLENCE OF THE DRAFT RIOTS & FORMS THE BEGINNINGS OF A U.S. “SECRET SERVICE”
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM. (1809-65). Sixteenth President of the United States (1861-1865). Fascinating Autograph Endorsement Signed, “A. Lincoln”, as President, on an evelope cover imprinted Adjutant General’s Office Official Business. One full page, narrow tall octavo. No place, September 1, 1864.
PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON — TO GENERAL GRANT
JOHNSON, ANDREW. (1808-1875). Exceedingly-rare Autograph Note Signed, “Andrew Johnson”, in pencil, most probably AS PRESIDENT. One page, 32mo. No place [Washington, D.C], no date [circa 1866]. Very fine condition. To ULYSSES S. GRANT.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE DELIGHTS IN THE ARRIVAL OF HER NEW PUPPY “MR. DARKIE”
NIGHTINGALE, FLORENCE. (1820-1910). British nurse, hospital reformer and humanitarian. Autograph Letter Signed, “Florence Nightingale,” on her imprinted 10, South Street, Park Lane, W. stationery. Two pages, octavo. “Lea Hurst, Cromford, Derby,” October 10, 1879. Very fine condition. To Mrs. Cropley.
ATTRACTIVE LEONARD BERNSTEIN AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION FROM HIS CLARINET SONATA
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-1990). Attractive Autograph Musical Quotation Signed: “Leonard Bernstein / Clarinet Sonata”, in red ink, on a small oblong octavo card stock imprinted with a musical staff. Bernstein has penned the first 3 bars of music from his composition.
J.M. BARRIE — A ‘PLAYFUL’ LETTER WHEREIN HE “ACKNOWLEDGES’ CO-AUTHORSHIP OF PETER PAN!
Autograph Letter Signed “J.M. Barrie,” on Adelphi Terrace House stationary. One page, octavo. [London]. September 21, 1924. With original transmittal envelope, stamped and postal marked.
THEODORE DREISER – AUTHOR OF ‘SISTER CARRIE’ – A WORK OF PIVITAL IMPORTANCE IN AMERICAN LITERATURE
DREISER, THEODORE. (1871-1945). American naturalist author. Uncommon Typed Letter Signed, “Theodore Dreiser,” on The Delineator letterhead. One page, quarto. No place. September 24, 1909.
MONROE AS MINISTER PLENIPOTENTIARY TO FRANCE
THE FRENCH ARMY “WILL BE IN HOLLAND BEFORE THIS REACHES YOU: FOR AFTER MAASTRICHT FALLS AND WHICH IT WILL SOON MOST PROBABLY DO, THERE IS NOTHING TO OPPOSE THEM.”
MONROE, JAMES. (1758-1831). Fifth President of the United States. (1817-25). Scarce, insightful Autograph Letter Signed, “Jas Monroe,” as Minister Plenipotentiary to France. Two full pages, quarto. Paris, October 22, 1794.