Search Results: Titles starting with G from Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.

JOSEPH DWIGHT (1703-1765). In colonial Massachusetts, Dwight was a military general during the French and Indian War and the Chief Justice of the Berkshire County Court of Common Pleas. ALS. 1pg. 7 ½” x 12 ½”. September 10, 1752. Brookfield [Massachusetts]. An autograph letter signed “Joseph Dwight” to Lieutenant Dickinson of Hatfield. He wrote “As I had promised to Capt Keyes to answer his Debt to you I fully intended to have Settled the affair with you when I was last at Hatfield but little disappointment and another prevented, I have some money due in your county, If I can get it shall pay you soon but be that is it will, I’ll endeavor to settle it with you to your Satisfaction and pray you not to give ye Capt any Trouble about it. I am Sir your assured Friend & hble Servt Joseph Dwight”. The letter has the address on the verso. The letter has light soiling and margin chipping, but is in fine condition.

(ANDREW JOHNSON IMEACHMENT). ALS. 4 pg. 5” x 7”. January 10, 1867. Washington D.C. An autograph letter signed “H.S. Commager” to “Hon W. Carter”: “The day after I reached Washington about Nov 2nd last, I place on file in the Post Office Department an application asking for the appointment of Mr. William Higgins to be Post Master at Defiance. Supposing that there would be no question as to his appointment and having a great many other matters to attend t, I did not trouble the Post Master General about it, for some little time, but finding that appointments were not being made, promptly, I called on the Post Master Genl, specially in regard to the matter, and he then informed me that the President and Cabinet had decided, not to make any more removals, on political grounds alone, until after Congress should meet, and its temper and tone ascertained…The fact is, that, although it took me some time to find it out after coming here, the President and Cabinet, and especially the Cabinet,… Read More

JOHN G. FOSTER (1823-1874). Foster was an Union Army General. ANS. 3pgs. August 10-11, 1865. Tallahassee, Florida. An autograph note signed “J.G. Foster” as Commander of the Department of Florida, on the back of a two-page letter. The letter was written by W.R. Pettes, a Union loyalist in Georgia who was seeking recompense for his cotton, which was seized during the Civil War. Pettes originally wrote to a W. G. Burgess, who most have forwarded it on to Foster. Foster, in turn, forwarded it on again to his counterpart in Georgia. He wrote: “Respectfully referred to the commanding officer of the District of Georgia in which Thomasville is located. Mr W.R. Pettes is gentleman of excellent standing here, and a loyal supporter of the Government. I shall be glad to have him afforded facilities for obtaining justice in regard to his cotton. J.G. Foster”. In fine condition with some minor discoloration throughout.

GEORGE GERSHWIN (1898-1937). Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz, and classical genres. TLS. 1 pg. 8” x 10”. March 31, 1931. New York. A typed letter signed “George Gershwin” to “Mr. Simon Bucharoff”: “I’ve been looking through your book called A [sic] MODERN PIANIST’S TEXT BOOK and fine that it is practically complete, from a pianist’s standpoint. If I were to go on tour playing the piano, I feel that your book would be the only one necessary to take along, so far as developing and keeping up the technique is concerned. I will be happy to recommend your book wherever possible. Good luck to you”. Simon Bucharoff (1881-1955) was a Russian-American pianist, composer, and educator who lectured and taught on the piano and musical composition. His textbook on the piano was published in 1931, and Gershwin’s endorsement surely would have been used for marketing and commercial purposes. The same year this letter was sent, Gershwin’s… Read More

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924-2018). Bush was the Forty-First President. TLS. 1pg. July 21, 1988. Washington. A typed letter with autograph postscript signed “Geo” as Vice President. On his official Vice President letterhead, Bush wrote to a Cy Laughter of Ohio about inefficient defense spending: “Dear Cy: Thanks for your letter on cost management. As always, it was good hearing from you. As I stated in my remarks, this is a serious problem, and we are working hard to correct it. This country can afford neither the dollar waste nor the loss of public confidence involved in improper or inefficient procurement practices within the Defense Department. Your kind offer of assistance is appreciated, and I would suggest you contact Terry Mattke at (202) 395-6076. You may be assured that he will keep me informed of your ideas. With warmest personal regards, Sincerely Geo I called Dan Galbreath today to express my regrets.” Daniel Galbreath was a successful Ohio businessman. The letter is in fine condition.

GEORGE W. BUSH (b. 1946). Bush was the Forty-Third President. ALAN KRANOWITZ (1941-2002). Kranowitz was a legislative official and lobbyist who worked most closely with the Reagan administration. TLS. 1pg. June 11, 2002. The White House. A typed letter signed “G W Bush” as President. On White House letterhead, Bush sent condolences to the widow of Alan Kranowitz: “Laura and I are sorry to learn of the loss of your husband, Alan. We know what a difficult time this is for you and your family, and we send out heartfelt sympathy. We hope you will be sustained by your faith and the love and support of your family and friends. Please know that you are in our prayers. God bless you.” The letter is in very fine condition with a very large autograph.

GERALD FORD (1913-2006). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President. SB. 6 ½” x 9 ½”. 454pg. No date. No place. A Time To Heal signed “Gerald R. Ford” on a Presidential book plate attached to the first free endpage. It has a fine dustjacket with light sunning to the spine and a couple short tears,, and the tight book is in extremely fine condition overall.

GERALD R. FORD (1913-2006). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President. Signed White House engraving. 8” x 6”. No date. No place. An engraving of the White House signed “Gerald Ford” on the lower margin. It is in mint condition.

GERALD FORD (1913-2006). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President. DS. 1pg. N.d. N.p. A typed document signed “Gerald R. Ford”. The document is a souvenir copy of the Presidential Oath of Office. “I, Gerald Rudolph Ford, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States Gerald R. Ford THE WHITE HOUSE August 9, 1974”. The date is that of Ford’s inauguration, not the date he signed this version of the oath. It is in very good condition. There is a stamped Pennsylvania address, which has been whited out, below the signature.

GIDEON WELLES (1802-1878). Welles was the United States Secretary of the Navy during the Civil War. DS. 1pg. February 27, 1863. N.p. A typed document signed “Gideon Welles” as U.S. Secretary of the Navy on “Navy Department” letterhead. “Sir: Having been on duty as an acting Masters Mate in the Navy of the United States, on temporary service, from 24th, your appointment from that date is hereby confirmed. After having executed the enclosed oath, and returned it to the Department, with your letter of acceptance, you will report to Commodore Montgomery for instruction in Gunnery. Very Respectfully, Gideon Welles”. The document is engrossed and annotated in another hand. It is in very good condition.

ADS. GIDEON WELLES (1802-1878). Welles was Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of the Navy from 1861 until well after Lincoln’s death in 1869. He is remembered for his foresight in the development and use of ironclads, as well as urging the enlistment of blacks and blockading the Confederate coast. ADS. 1pg. 8” x 5 ¾”. 7th April 1840. Hartford, CT. An autograph document signed “Gideon Welles P.M” while the future Naval Secretary was Post Master of Hartford. The document reads: “S.M. Mitchell, P.M. [Post Master] at Plymouth…has deposited in this office, sixty seven 09/100 dolls. to the credit of the Post Master Genl, for which I have signed duplicate receipts. Gideon Welles P.M.” The document is in excellent condition, and has an irregular top margin.

GIDEON WELLES (1802-1878). Welles was Secretary of the Navy during and after the Civil War. LS. 6pgs. November 10, 1847. Bureau of Provisions and Clothing. A letter signed “Gideon Welles” as Chief of the Navy’s Bureau of Provisions and Clothing and written in anther hand. Welles wrote by Secretary of the Navy John G. Mason, reporting estimated expenses for the Navy’s provisions and clothing: “I have the honor to transmit herewith, in compliance with your instructions, estimates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1849, and statement of contracts entered into by the Bureau, under the acts of April 21, 1808 & 3 March 1809; also, abstracts of the offers to furnish such Nava Supplies as come under the cognizance of this Bureau, and the transportation thereof…”. The letter goes on to also mention purchasing “insoluble rubber clothing” and meat contractors that have not held up their end of an agreement. Welles, here reporting to the Secretary of the Navy, would later hold that same… Read More

GILBERT PARKER (1862-1932). Sir Gilbert Parker, a Canadian novelist and poet, served in Parliament. He is best remembered for his novels set in Canada, such as The Seats of the Mighty, The Power and the Glory and When Valmond Came to Pontiac. Two Gilbert Parker letters written shortly before the United States entered World War I: TLS. 2pg. 8” x 10”. March 12, 1915. London. A typed letter signed “Gilbert Parker” on “Carleton House Terrace” letterhead. He wrote to Dr. Edward O. Otis: “I am well aware that American enterprise has made available reprints of the official papers relating to the present European war; but the original British prints of these publications may not be accessible to those persons of influence who would study them for a true history of the conflict. I am venturing to send to you under another cover several of these official documents. I am sure you will not consider this an impertinence, but will realize that Britishers are deeply anxious that their… Read More

ARTHUR FENNER (1745-1805). Fenner was Governor of Rhode Island from 1790-1805. LS. 2pgs. February 2, 1798. Providence, [Rhode Island]. A letter signed “A Fenner” as Governor of Rhode Island and written in another hand. Fenner wrote to Massachusetts Governor Increase Sumner concerning a fugitive. “Sir Application has been made to me according to the Constitution and Laws of the United States, to request your Excellency to cause to be apprehended a man of the mane of John Simmons a fugitive from the Justice of his State. I have the honour to forward herewith to your Excellency…and also a Warrant returned by an officer that the person charged is not to be found in his precinct. The man charged belongs to the town of Ne Bedford in your Commonwealth & is now resident there. I have therefore to request your Excellency immediately to take such steps as may be most expedient for the apprehending & securing the said John Simmons…I have the honour to be with great Respect your Excellencys most… Read More

DS. DS. 1pg. 15 ½” x 9 ¾”. February 23, 1818. No place. A document signed “DeWitt Clinton” appointing William Hogan an Aide-de-Camp “with all the rights, privileges and authorities thereunto belonging.” William Hogan (1792-1874) was an United States Congressman who served from 1831 to 1833. The document has a dark signature and a paper seal adhered by wax. The document was separated along the vertical fold and it has been professionally repaired with archival tape; it is in very good condition.

(GRAND OLE OPRY). SB. 64pg. 8” x 10”. No date [early 1960s]. No place [Nashville]. A soft cover booklet entitled WSM’s Official Grand Ole Opry History-Picture Book signed by many country stars. The book was owned by a young fan named Mike, and he inserted many small black and white photographs of himself with the stars, who then signed the booklet. Some of the signers include Roy Acuff [full sized page], Chet Atkins [smaller image], June Carter [full sized page], Grandpa Jones [smaller image], Hawkshaw Hawkins [smaller image], Ferlin Husky [full sized page], Lester Flatt [smaller image], Minnie Pearl [full sized page], Jim Reeves [full sized page], Marty Robbins [full sized page], Hank Snow [full sized page], Ernest Tubb [full sized page], Porter Wagoner [smaller image], Faron Young [full sized page] and Roy Drusky [inserted 8” x 10” signed photograph]. It is also signed by lesser stars such as Carl Butler, Archie Campbell, Cowboy Copas, Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper, Skeeter Davis, Roy… Read More

ALS. 2pgs. 4 ½” x 7”. January 3, 1899. Princeton, NJ. An autograph letter signed “Grover Cleveland”. It is written on letterhead reading “Westland, Princeton, New Jersey”, the name and location of Cleveland’s residence after his second term as President. Cleveland thanks his friend, a Syracuse lawyer by the name of A. Nathaniel, for sending him a biography of Tammany Hall-affiliated politician Samuel S. Cox (1824-1889): “My dear Mr. Nathaniel, Please accept my sincere thanks for a copy of the “Life of Samuel S. Cox” which you kindly sent me on Christmas. I have just laid it aside after an hour delightfully spent in glancing it through, and I anticipate added pleasure in its thorough perusal. I wish in these days we had more of Mr. Cox’s committed attachment to his secretary. Yours very truly, Grover Cleveland”. The letter is in fine condition.