Document, signed (“John Jacob Astor”)
New York: May 12, 1813. Concerning an indenture between the Columbian Insurance Company of New York and Astor... Read More about Document, signed (“John Jacob Astor&rdquo
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A History of the Mexican War, or Facts for People, showing the Relation of the United States to Slavery.
Boston: Bela Marsh, 24 Cornhill, 1848. Second edition, with additions and corrections. The first edition, published by the Anti-Slavery Office, Boston in 1847 was entitled "Facts for the People. Read More about A History of the Mexican War, or Facts for People, showing the Relation of the United States to...
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Moynihan on Abortion
Typed Letter, signed (“DP Moynihan”), to James Heineman, giving his views on abortion.
Washington, D.C: July 27, 1982. Moynihan on Abortion. Remarkable letter from the Irish-Catholic Senator from New York: “I personally do not favor abortion, but I will not impose my own moral standards on others … The question of abortion is a deeply personal one and no matter what the decision..... Read More about Typed Letter, signed (“DP Moynihan”), to James Heineman, giving his views on abortion
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Commission on the Organization of the government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy.
Washngton, D.C: U.S. Government Printing Office, June, 1975. Laid in is a typed note from the desk of Eileen Bissell to Senator Mike Mansfied, dated June 9, 1976.“Mrs Engelhard would so greatly appreciate it if you would be kind enough to inscribe her copy of the Commission’s Report.” Also laid in..... Read More about Commission on the Organization of the government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy
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Cartoons of our War with Spain.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, [1898]. Nelan, Charles. First edition. Nelan's political cartoons of the Spanish-American War that he drew while he was at the New York Herald (c. 1897), compiled here in the author's only book. The frontispiece depicts Nelan in a self-caricature. Read More about Cartoons of our War with Spain
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Notes of the Mexican War 1846-47-48. Comprising incidents, adventures, extracts from ancient histories of Mexico, giving accurate account of the...
Philadelphia: 1885. Revised 1885. Oswandel was Late of Company C, First Regiment Penna. Volunteers. Read More about Notes of the Mexican War 1846-47-48. Comprising incidents, adventures, extracts from ancient...
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U.S.A. - Second-Class Power?
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1958. First edition. PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed: "To Jane and Charley [Engelhard] / from one whom remembers a wonderful weekend at their house. / Drew Pearson / April 11, 1959". Laid in is a note from Jane Engelhard explaining th the circumstances of the gift, and..... Read More about U.S.A. - Second-Class Power?
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Power and Policy: America's Role in World Affairs.
New York: W.W. Norton, [1972]. First edition. Inscribed on the half-title: "To Jane [Engelhard] / with very real affection and gratitude / Clai" Read More about Power and Policy: America's Role in World Affairs
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A COLORFUL DESCRIPTION OF A "FISHTOWN" SAILOR
Autograph Manuscript Affidavit of Citizenship, signed by "Robert Wharton Mayor of Philadelphia"
Philadelphia: Feb. 7, 1799. A COLORFUL DESCRIPTION OF A "FISHTOWN" SAILOR. An entertaining affidavit of citizenship for a sailor from the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, now known as “Fishtown,” which was home to a large number of German immigrants in the 18th century, who made their living shad fishing on..... Read More about Autograph Manuscript Affidavit of Citizenship, signed by "Robert Wharton Mayor of...
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Defence of Major Gen. Pillow before the Court of Inquiry at Frederick, Maryland : against the charges preferred against him...
np: nd (c. 1848). First and only edition. Pillow was a friend of President Polk. He infuriated Gen. Scott, who tried twice had him tried, but failed. Read More about Defence of Major Gen. Pillow before the Court of Inquiry at Frederick, Maryland : against the...
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Lodge's Copies
Proceedings of the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate March 1897 - March 1899 [and March, 1899- March, 1901.
Washington, D.C: GPO, 1900; 1901. Lodge's Copies. Read More about Proceedings of the Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate March 1897 - March 1899 [and...
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The Man Behind the Guns.
np: nd. One Hundred Copes Privately Printed for the Author. Correction in text. Written after the great naval engagement at Santiago de Cuba between the Spanish and American Fleets. It was first published in the NY Sun on May 18, 1898. Read More about The Man Behind the Guns
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The Most Perilous Time in My Life
Typed Letter Signed, "Theodore Roosevelt" to Seymour Halpern.
New York: September 17, 1929. The Most Perilous Time in My Life. Reading in part: "I don't know what the most perilous time in my life was, but I suppose it must have been various times during the war. The hunting trip that was the biggest success was the one..... Read More about Typed Letter Signed, "Theodore Roosevelt" to Seymour Halpern
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VICTIM OF A FRENCH PRIVATEER
French Spoliation Claims and Policy of Assurance of the American merchant vessel “Mary”.
Portsmouth, [NH]: 1805-1872. VICTIM OF A FRENCH PRIVATEER. This is a fascinating collection chronicling an episode of the "Quasi-War" between the US and France. The Barque ‘Mary” which hailed out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was attacked and boarded off the coast of Savannah, Georgia. An article in "The Balance and..... Read More about French Spoliation Claims and Policy of Assurance of the American merchant vessel “Mary”
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WILLIAM SHIRLEY AND CROWN POINT
Govr. Shirleys Rough Messa. to the Represen. for an Establishment for the Quarter Master & adjutant General in the Crown...
nd. WILLIAM SHIRLEY AND CROWN POINT. Shirley’s Rough message to the Massachusetts General Court and House of Representatives reads in part: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, I cannot in faithfulness to the great interest of this or all of the neighboring Provinces in the success of the designed expedition..... Read More about Govr. Shirleys Rough Messa. to the Represen. for an Establishment for the Quarter Master &...
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Notes on the Spanish-American War.
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1900. Contains among the various reports “Government reports on the Battles and Capitulation of Santiago de Cuba,” “Comments of Rear-Admiral Plüddemann on the Main features of the War with Spain,” and “Sketches from the Spanish American War.”¶ Senate Document 388, with the yellow slip preceeding title..... Read More about Notes on the Spanish-American War
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Chromolithographic Print: "Destruction of Admiral Cervera's Fleet at Santiago De Cuba, July 3rd, 1898" showing battle scene and inset at...
Philadelphia: J. Hoover & Sons, 1898. Schley was selected "at the opening of the Spanish-American War to command the Flying Squadron at Hampton Roads...when Cevera's ships reached Martinique, the Flying Squadron...at 9:35 (July3, 1898) the Spanish ships emerged from the harbor (of Santiago) and turned westward, Schley's flagship, the Brooklyn..... Read More about Chromolithographic Print: "Destruction of Admiral Cervera's Fleet at Santiago De Cuba, July...
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Message from the President of the United States Transmitting the Report of the Naval Court on Inquiry upon the Destruction...
Washington, D.C: Government Printing Office, 1898. First edition. Read More about Message from the President of the United States Transmitting the Report of the Naval Court on...
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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, being the Letters of Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, John Adams, John Jay, Arthur...
Washington, D.C: Published by John C. Rives, 1857. New edition. Read More about The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, being the Letters of Benjamin Franklin,...
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Typed note signed "Ray Lyman Wilbur" to "Mr. Halpern" (Seymour Halpern) in response to Halpern's inquiry regarding the key to...
Washington, D.C: March 14, 1929. Ray Lyman Wilbur (1875-1949) was the only physician on the faculty at Stanford University when he began his career there as an instructor and later an assistant professor, while still maintaining a full-time medical practice. Wilbur finally gave up his practice when he became a...... Read More about Typed note signed "Ray Lyman Wilbur" to "Mr. Halpern" (Seymour Halpern) in...
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The Stately Game.
New York: Macmillan, [1971]. First edition. Inscribed on the flyleaf by Symington, former U.S. Chief of Protocol, "To Jane [Engelhard], whose beauty, generosity, and gentle strength have made this a better world. With admiration and love, Jim Symington" Read More about The Stately Game
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Life and Public Services of Gen. Z. Taylor : including a minute Account of his Defence of Fort Harrison...
New York: Published at 128 Nassau Street, 1850. Read More about Life and Public Services of Gen. Z. Taylor : including a minute Account of his Defence of Fort...
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Recollections of Mexico.
New York & London: Wiley and Putnam, 1846. First edition, early issue with the dedication leaf. An interesting collection of sketches of Mexican culture and life by this retired United States Minister to Mexico. Included are descriptions and discussions of cockfighting, bull fighting, relations with Texas, the California question of..... Read More about Recollections of Mexico
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Typed letter, Signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"), as president, on White House stationery, to C. Suydam Cutting.
Washington, D.C: White House, May 21, 1937. Like FDR, Suydam Cutting, who came from a prominent New Jersey family, was a graduate of both Groton and Harvard (they graduated 5 years apart). Cutting went to Turkmenistan with TR, Jr., and Kermit in 1925 and travelled to Tibet on several occasions..... Read More about Typed letter, Signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"), as president, on White House...
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DEDICATION COPY INSCRIBED TO THE AUTHOR’S SON
Puritan's Progress.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1931. First edition. DEDICATION COPY INSCRIBED TO THE AUTHOR’S SON. A very handsome presentation copy which is also dedicated to Train’s son, John, and inscribed: “To “Choo-choo” with much love from “Pop” the Puritan and the author. Arthur Train May 31, 1941” Better known for his..... Read More about Puritan's Progress
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History of the Discovery of America, of the Landing of our Forefathers, at Plymouth, and of Their Most Remarkable Engagements...
Norwich, {Ct.]: Published for the Author, 1810. Second issue. Read More about History of the Discovery of America, of the Landing of our Forefathers, at Plymouth, and of Their...
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