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ROBERT E. LEE ~ DEPICTED IN A WONDERFUL SIGNED CDV TAKEN BY MATHEW BRADY
LEE, ROBERT E. (1807-1870). Confederate General in the American Civil War; one of the most celebrated generals in American history. A choice Carte-de-Visite Photograph Signed, “R.E. Lee” across the lower part of the photographic surface under his image.
GEORGE M. DALLAS FREE-FRANKED ADDRESS PANEL
DALLAS, GEORGE M. (1792-1864) American politician and diplomat who served as the 11th Vice President of the United States from 1845 to 1849 under James K. Polk. Entire leaf addressed to: “John M. Scott/ Chestnut Street / Philadelphia” and franked “G.M. Dallas/ U.S. Senate” at upper right.
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.