PRESIDENTS
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.
JERRY FORD — MY APPEARANCE ON THE ‘MEET THE PRESS’ PROGRAM
FORD, GERALD R(UDOLPH). (1913-2006). Thirty-eighth President of the United States (1974-7); the only President elected neither President nor Vice President. Typed Letter Signed, “Jerry Ford”, on his name-imprinted Congress of the United States, Office of the Minority Leader, House of Representatives letterhead. One page, quarto. “Washington, D.C., 20515”, January 15, 1969.
RICHARD NIXON — A SCARCE SIGNED SPEECH — INTRODUCING BARRY GOLDWATER
NIXON, RICHARD (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States and 36th Vice President of the United States. His printed speech, in the form of a booklet, entitled: “A Call to Victory, Address by HON. RICHARD M. NIXON introducing Republican Presidential Nominee BARRY GOLDWATER at the Republican National Convention SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. July 16, 1964”. Inscribed and Signed, “Best Wishes to / John Fleming/ from / Richard Nixon.” Eight pages, tall narrow octavo.
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER CHRONICLES FRANCO-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP FROM LAFAYETTE’S ROLE IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION TO AMERICA’S ASSISTANCE OF FRANCE DURING THE GREAT WAR
HOOVER, HERBERT. (1874-1964). President. Remarkable Typed Statement Signed, “Herbert Hoover,” as President, on imprinted White House stationary. One page, quarto. Washington, August 13, 1932.