Unique documents from pivotal moments in American and world history.
1707. Interesting A.D.S., 1p. 8vo., Dartmouth, July 15, 1707, a summons compelling a husband and wife to appear before the court on charges of fornication. In part: "Whereas Ebenezer Tabor and Abigail his wife stand presented (upon file) for Committing fornication... require you... to summon ye P. Ebenezer Tabor &.....
1820. (SLAVERY & ABOLITION.) Partition of 11 enslaved people in a Kentucky estate, dispersed among 11 different heirs. Manuscript document, signed by 3 commissioners. 6 pages, 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, on two sheets bound with a straight pin; short separations at folds. Lincoln County, KY, 13 March 1820.....
1832. No Binding. (SLAVERY & ABOLITION--JAMAICA.) Detailed inventory of almost 200 enslaved people on three Jamaica sugar plantations. 8 manuscript pages, 13 x 8 inches, on 2 folding sheets; short separations at folds. Jamaica, June 1832 Notes: An extremely detailed listing of enslaved people owned by the heirs of Jamaica.....
Maryland: 1858. ADS, 4pg. 2/5/1858 A petition to the Circuit Court of Frederick County, Maryland to extend the term of service of slave Dennis Woods, purchased from the estate of Joseph Steele to farmer and tanner John Cover (1821-1891), beyond 5/1/1861, the agreed on terms. The purpose of the petition.....
1864. Document in excellent condition with usual folds.Measures 10"x8". ADS 3/12-18/1864 Confederate States Form No. 22 M. H. Wright, Commanding Colonel, Atlanta Arsenal approves payment of $30 to Bounty Hunter J. H. Turner for capturing Alfred Rennel, a Confederate deserter tuned Union Spy, who was seen lurking around Atlanta gathering.....
1848. No Binding. Mexican war: ALS 5/5/1848, George B. McClellan (1826-1885), Mexico city, and affectionate personal letter to his close friend, fellow West Point engineer and Mexican war soldier John G. Foster (1823-1874). Foster suffered a severe hip wound on the outskirts of Mexico City at the battle of Molina.....
1836. No Binding. ALS signed "J. Fenimore Cooper," one page, 4.5"x3, no date but circa 1836. Letter to a gentleman. in full: "The Grand Jury has formed a bill against Domingo Joseph Dos Santos for being concerned in fitting out the brig San Nicholas as a slaver." Matted and framed.....
1782. No Binding. Revolutionary War Letter to Major General Danielson from John Hancock's Personal Retained Files [JOHN HANCOCK]. Original Secretarial Copy Manuscript Letter from Hancock to Major General Danielson, Boston, November 22, 1782, with Hancock's own autograph docketing of "To Maj. Gen Danielson / 1782". 7.25" x 12". Separations along.....
1781. No Binding. Prisoner exchange letter from John Hancock's personal retained files. [JOHN HANCOCK]. Original Secretarial copy manuscript letter to the Navy Board, Council Chamber, Boston, August 28, 1781, with Hancock's own autograph docketing OF "To The Navy Board / Aug 1781-". 6.25" x 8". Includes Letter Of Authenticity from.....
1782. No Binding. John Hancock Letter to General Freeman regarding prisoners [JOHN HANCOCK]. Original Secretarial copy manuscript letter from John Hancock to General Freeman, Boston. June 7, 1782, with Hancock's own autograph docketing "To Genl Freeman -- 1782". 7 x 12 in. Concerning the disreputable act of taking money from.....
1783. No Binding. John Hancock on the Laws of Nations and Rights of Neutrality: "I have received a letter from the President of Congress...Relative to the Violation of the Laws of Nations and Rights of Neutrality Alleged to have been Committed by Church & Haden" JOHN HANCOCK. Boston, July 7.....
New York: 1786. No Binding. This document is in near fine condition: the license is neatly scripted in high definition on laid paper, 14.5" x 9.25", and signed by George Clinton, Governor of the state of New York from 1777 to 1795 and again from 1801 to 1804. There are.....
1682. No Binding. Important and Rare 1682 Colonial William Penn Land Indenture between William Penn to Quaker Joseph Potter for 250 acre of land. Signed in full by Penn. Frame measures 36" wide x 34" tall and includes JSA Letter of Authenticity.
1973. No Binding. Typed Letter Signed "RN" as President, 1p, 6.75" x 8.75" On Whitehouse Stationary, blind embossed presidential seal at top center. Washington, January 23, 1973. To James S. Copley , La Jolla, California. With original White House envelope. Fine Condition.
1974. 1st Edition. No Binding. Richard Nixon Signed Resignation Typescript Framed Handsomely w/ Gerald Ford Pardon. A striking matte, perfectly displaying typescripts of two of the most important documents in American history which tell the story of the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Matted in black and gold to a......
1986. Framed. Typed Quote Signed, "Ronald Reagan," 1 page, 8.5" x 11", [n.p., n.d.] but noting the original place and date below his signature: “U.N. General Assembly, New York, September 22, 1986." Extremely fine condition. Beautifully framed, frame size measures 19"x15". Includes Letter Of Authenticity from JSA.Ronald Reagan Signs a......
1765. No Binding. Thomas Lord Fairfax granting a certain tract of land in Frederick County, Virginia to Quaker John Fawcett dated July 7th, 1765. Document is in great condition with text nice and visible including Lord Fairfax signature in bottom right corner. Frame size measures 16.5"x14.5". A nice piece predating.....
1876. No Binding. President Ulysses S. Grant signed Military Appointment of Alexander Rodgers to Second Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment of Cavalry. Dated February 8th, 1876. Document is in excellent condition, beautifully framed in museum glass. Frame size measures 33"wide x 27"tall. Comes with Letter Of Authenticity from JSA. A......
1861. No Binding. Fine content A.L.S., 4pp. 4to., Richmond, Nov. 12, 1861, from Union soldier Albert L. Graves to his mother and sibling. He writes as a prisoner of war and describes the circumstances of his capture during the First Battle of Bull Run, in small part: ". In your.....
1790. No Binding. A. Hamilton Re: very important objects in the business Composed Just Two Months After Having Passed His Bill For Fed. Assumption of All State Debts, Hamilton Continues His Work to Strengthen Union! 3pp of a bifolium, measuring 8" x 10", Treasury Department [Philadelphia], dated September 23, 1790.....
No Binding. 1835 ANDREW JACKSON & JOHN FORSYTH SIGNED DOCUMENT CONCERNING TREASONIST ACTIVITIES IN FRANCE Author: (Americana) JACKSON, Andrew; FORSYTH, John Title: 1835 Andrew Jackson & John Forsyth Signed Document Concerning Treasonist Activities in France Publication: Washington DC: Original, 1835 Edition: Original Description: Original. 3 PP on two adjoining sheets.....
1818. No Binding. This is a stunning 1818 engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the first engraved broadside of our nation's founding document. The year 1815 saw the conclusion of the United States' second war with Britain, the War of 1812, and our American nationalism peaked in its wake. Entrepreneurial.....
1940. Framed. (1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted the "New Deal" programs and who led the United States through most of World War II. Beautiful framed partly-printed D.S. as president, 1p. folio, Washington, Sep. 27, 1940, appointment of Maurice M. Milligan to serve as U.S......
1575. No Binding. This extraordinary, originally hand-colored engraving is from Georg Braun & Frans Hogenberg's Civitates Orbis Terrarum orAtlas of the Cities of the World. This was from a combined Latin and French edition of the work and was published in Augsberg in 1575. It is considered the greatest atlas.....
1938. No Binding. Truman hopes to vote for an anti-lynching bill. Extraordinary T.L.S. "Harry" of his Senate letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 25th, 1938 to John Snyder in St. Louis, Truman's friend who would later serve as Truman's secretary of the Treasury. Truman hopes to visit his friend six days.....