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BENJAMIN WATERHOUSE ~ HIS FORWARD THINKING HELPED ERADICATE SMALL POX IN THE UNITED STATES
WATERHOUSE, BENJAMIN. (1754-1846). American physician; co-founder and professor of Harvard Medical School; known for being the first doctor to test the smallpox vaccine in the United States, thus eradicating the disease in the US. Very rare Autograph Letter Signed, “Benjn. Waterhouse”. One full page, January 9, 1836.
BOLD SIGNATURE OF HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
LONGFELLOW, HENRY WADSWORTH. (1807-1882). American poet. His Bold Signature and sentiment: “Yours truly / Henry W. Longfellow /1876”. One page, 16mo.
SIGNER OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ~ WILLIAM ELLERY – AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED EARLY IN HIS CAREER
ELLERY, WILLIAM. (1727-1820). Founding Father of the United States, lawyer, and politician from Rhode Island; Signed the Declaration of Independence and later the Articles of Confederation. Choice Autograph Document Signed “William Ellery Junr.” One page, oblong narrow octavo. April 5, 1756.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES SR. OFFERS UP HIS: ‘TO THE POETS WHO ONLY READ’
HOLMES, OLIVER WENDELL. (1809-1894) American physician, professor, lecturer, poet, and author. Uncommon Autograph Fair Copy Poem Signed “Oliver Wendell Holmes”, of his: “To The Poets Who Only Read [And Listen].” One full page, quarto. ‘June 29, 1885’.
JACQUELINE KENNEDY LAMENTS: “I WISH I DID KNOW MORE ABOUT MY FORBEARS”
KENNEDY, JACQUELINE [MRS. JOHN F.] (1929-1994). First Lady. Revealing Autograph Letter Signed, “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy”, on her imprinted Hickory Hill stationery. Two full pages, octavo.
ROBERT FROST: “IF THERE IS ONE THING WE HATE AS POETS, IT’S SEEMING BUSY OR IN DEMAND. ISN’T THAT SO[?] IT’S NOT BECAUSE I’M EITHER THAT I HAVEN’T SENT YOU A POEM…. I SHALL BE AS GOOD (OR BAD) AS MY WORD”
FROST, ROBERT. (1874-1963). American poet; noted for his depiction of New England life; mot honored poet of the 20th Century with 4 Pulitzer Prizes; recited his: “The Gift Outright” at John Kennedy’s inauguration, from memory after his reading copy blew away. Curious Autograph Letter Signed, “Robert Frost”. 2 1/2 pages, octavo. South Shaftsbury, Vermont, January 21, 1921.
PRESDIENT U.S. GRANT’S JANUARY 1ST, 1873 RECEPTION AT THE EXECUTIVE MANSION ~ THE DANCE CARD KEEPSAKE.
GRANT, ULYSSES S. (1822-1885). Eighteenth President of the United States (1869-1877). Charming printed small octavo folded card that lists the evenings events for the January 1st celebrations held at the Executive Mansion.