Autographs, Books and Manuscripts

Lot 776
Lincoln, Abraham.
Attractive Lot of Three Military Documents Signed in Period Frames. Three beautifully framed Military Documents Signed, described as follows:

A. Partially Printed Document Signed by Abraham Lincoln as President. One page, Folio, on vellum, Washington DC, July 3, 1862. Ornate engravings adorn this Presidential Military Appointment naming William Goldie "...Assistant Quartermaster of the Volunteers, with the Rank of Captain..." Large vignette of a flying eagle above, with a clutch of arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Below, another engraved vignette of military flags, weapons, and regalia. Signed in full, "Abraham Lincoln," as President, and countersigned by Edwin Stanton as Secretary of War. With a bright blue wafer Seal of the United States War Office. Docketed by the Assistant General's Office above. Moderately stained around its perimeter, otherwise fine. Framed to an overall size of 18½ x 23".

B. Partially Printed Document with a Stamp Signature by Andrew Johnson as President. One page, Folio, on vellum, Washington DC, March 10, 1866. Ornate Presidential Military Appointment instating "...William Goldie of the U.S. Volunteers, in the service of the United States by and with the advise and consent of the Senate the rank of Lieutenant Colonel BY BREVET...for faithful and meritorious services during the War..." Intricately engraved, as above, with some staining at borders, otherwise fine. Framed to an overall size of 18½ x 23".

C. Engraved Printed Document of the Illinois St. Andrews Society. One page, Folio, Chicago, Illinois, November 9, 1850. Richly illustrated certificate of the Illinois St. Andrews Society admitting William Goldie into this fellowship dedicated to the "relief of the distressed." Signed by the president and by the secretary of the Society, and profusely decorated with vignettes of Edinburgh Castle, the port city of Chicago, two Scotch Warriors, and a large coat of arms. Framed to an overall size of 18½ x 23½". In fine condition.
Estimated Value $5,000-7,500.

Lot 777
[Lincoln, Abraham]. Lot of Five Cartes-de-Visite Approximately 2.5 x 4". Collection features Lincoln deathbed scene with all the great luminaries of the time including John Brown; a litho of Mary Lincoln; Washington holding Lincoln "Apotheosis"; Washington and Lincoln in an allegorical vignette; and one of the President with Mary and their two sons. Very Good.
Estimated Value $200-350.

Lot 778
[Lincoln, Abraham].
Autograph Manuscript Poem Signed by Lucy Larcom Written on the Day of Lincoln's Funeral. One page, Octavo, [Boston], April 15, 1865. Funeral poem entitled "Tolling" written by the well-known New England poet of 19th century mill life, Lucy Larcom. Ms. Larcom was a lifelong friend of John Greenleaf Whittier, whose verse first came to his attention when Larcom was still a young women writing for the Lowell Offering and other mill girl's magazines published for the entertainment of this flowering new industrial culture. Her work as a magazine editor brought her to the periphery of the flourishing Boston literary circle, but she did not become much involved in it, prefering her old small-town associations. In the 1870's she did most of the work on three anthologies that appeared under Whittier's name, and continued turning out her own verse, most of it appearing in St. Nicholas, or the Atlantic Monthly.

Tolling is a three stanza poem titled, dated and signed by its author "Lucy Larcom." The poem, which is full of nineteenth century expressions of sentiment and uses the conventional prosody of the day, begins as follows:

"Tolling, tolling, tolling!
All the bells of the land!
Lo, the patriot martyr
Taketh his journey grand,
Travels into the ages,
Bearing a hope how dear!
Into life's unknown vistas,
Liberty's great pioneer

Tolling, tolling, tolling,
See, they come as a cloud,
Hearts of a mighty people,
Bearing his pall and shroud..."

The poet has inscribed below the text, "Written on the day of President Lincoln's funeral." Clip stain at top left, otherwise fine. Also included in this lot are two pieces of Civil War Ephemera:

A. Gettysburg Memorial Silk Ribbon. Approximately 7½ x 2¼" multicolored silk ribbon honoring the survivors of Gettysburg. Colorful thread proclaims "Survivors Association 90th PV 1863 - 1888 Gettysburg." Vividly woven in bright gold, red, black, and, blue, with a martial flag-and-eagle vignette. Torn at the top, which is slightly separated, but still intact.

B. Printed Broadside Lampooning "Sheridan's Last Ride." Large folio broadside, New York, printed by the American Photo-Litho Company, parodying Union Army General Philip Sheridan for not remaining in Troy for the funeral of General Thomas and rushing off instead to attend a honorary dinner in Philadelphia. Moderate foxing, else fine.

Estimated Value $200-UP.
From the Gerald Burg collection.

Lot 779
Lombard, Carole. (1904-1942) Effervescent screwball comedy siren, one of the greatest comic actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. Married to Clark Gable in 1939, she was one of Hollywood's most popular stars at the time of her death in an air crash.

Inscribed Photograph Signed. Charming Sepia-tone headshot, approximately 5 x 7 ", [Hollywood, California], n.d. Soft, smiling headshot of the actress giving off a mood of demure sensuality, holding her head in her hands, and staring straight at the camera with large, prancing eyes. Inscribed.

"To Stubby Webster Cordially - Carole Lombard."

Very Fine. Archivally framed to an overall size of 11 x 12 ½ ".
Estimated Value $500-750.

Lot 780
MacArthur, Douglas. (1880-1964) US General. After serving with distinction in WWI, MacArthur was made commanding General of the US armed forces in the far east in 1941, and from Australia directed the recapture of the Southwest Pacific. He formally accepted the Japanese surrender, and commanded the occupation of Japan (1945-51). In 1950 he led the UN forces in the Korean War, defeating the North Korean army, but was relieved of command when he tried to continue the war against China.

First Day Cover Signed. Postmarked "MacArthur, W. VA., April 15, 1942, " with a detailed cartographic cachet depicting a map of the Southwest Pacific and includes a stamp-sized photograph of the famous general, who has boldly signed in full above the postmark, "Douglas MacArthur." The cover commemorates the "First Day Post Office Dedication In Honor of General Douglas MacArthur, MacArthur, Raleigh County, West Virginia." Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 781
Madison, James and James Monroe. 4th and 5th President of the United States, 1809-1817 and 1817-1825, respectively.

Partially Printed Document Signed by James Madison as President and James Monroe as Secretary of State. One page, oblong Folio on vellum, Washington, DC, January 25, 1812. Being a Land Grant to Mescheck Walker, a corporal in the U.S. Army, of 100 acres in a tract of land reserved for military veterans. The document is unusual in that it explicitly provides land not only for military veterans but also for "...the society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the heathen," clearly a mandate from Congress to accelerate Westward expansion. Fine. Moderately age-toned, with two minuscule areas of paper loss along centerfold.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.

Lot 782
Mayer, Louis B. (1885-1957) Film mogul, who turned a nickelodeon into MGM Studios, and was instrumental in the creation of Hollywood and the establishment of the star system.

Typed Letter Signed. One Page, Quarto, on engraved MGM letterhead, Culver City, California, January 7, 1927. Adressed to Universal Pictures Corporation. Interesting legal letter regarding the "services" of Miss Renee Adoree, loaned to Universal Pictures for the making of their picture, Back To Gods Country. Mayer writes, as Vice-President of MGM:

"Gentlemen:- Referring to our agreement of November 26th, 1926 covering the loan to you of the services of Miss Renee Adoree in your picture, Back to God's Country: This is to confirm our further understanding that the term of Miss Adoree's engagement with you shall commence on Tuesday [which has been expunged and replaced by "Monday"], February 1st, 1927, instead of on the date stipulated in said agreement. Except as hereinbefore expressly set forth, said agreement of November 26th, 1926 shall not be modified of amended in any particular, but shall remain in full force and effect...Yours very truly, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation By LB Mayer " .

Two hole punches at top center, otherwise fine. Cosigned by W.L. Stern of Universal Pictures, with annotations by Stern in the left-hand margin.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 783
Mc Auliffe, Sharon Christa. (1948-1985). American educator and astronaut, died on the "Challenger" disaster.

She received her bachelor of arts degree from Framingham State College, Massachusetts, in 1970 and a masters in education from Bowie State College, Maryland, in 1978. Christa McAuliffe was selected as the primary candidate for the NASA Teacher in Space Project (TISP) on July 19, 1985, from over 11,000 teacher applicants from the United States. Vice President George Bush announced that Christa was NASA's unanimous choice to be the first teacher in space.

McAuliffe's voyage on the Challenger mission was to include live lessons to school children sent across the U.S. via satellite. Project "Classroom Earth" was to include two lessons by McAuliffe, "the ultimate field trip" and "Where we've been, where we're going and why". Her goal as the first teacher in space was to "humanize the Space age by giving a perspective from a non-astronaut".

McAuliffe began teaching in 1970. She taught American History and English to 7th and 8th graders, as well as economics, law, American history and social studies to high school students in Concord, New Hampshire. She also developed and taught her own new course, "The American Woman."

Photograph Signed. Color, 8 x 8", cropped at the bottom edge, n.d., n.p. An official NASA publicity photograph of the astronaut and "Teacher in Space" Sharon Christa McAuliffe, who perished in the January, 1986 explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Christa has signed the photograph at upper right in full, "Christa McAuliffe."
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 784
McKean, Thomas. (1734-1817) American Revolutionary politician and jurist. Delaware member of the Continental Congress and the Congress of the Confederation (1774-83) and its President (1781). Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Chief Justice and Governor of Pennsylvania.

Cut Signature as President of the Continental Congress. On a slip of bond approximately 3½ x 1½", archivally mounted to a larger sheet of heavier stock. Overall size 5¼ x 7½". Faint stain on verso of slip on which the signature appears, which shows through slightly, but does not impair the writing. Delicately penned in ornate, even strokes, "Tho M:Kean President." .
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 785
McKinley, William. (1843-1901) 25th President of the United States, 1897-1901.

Typed Letter Signed As President. Two pages (including integral blank), small Quarto, on Executive Mansion letterhead, Washington DC, November 17, 1900. Addressed to Mr. Charles Henry Butler of Yonkers, NY, in full:

"My dear Sir: Please accept my cordial thanks for the message of congratulation which you were good enough to send. Assuring you that your kindly thoughtfulness is appreciated, believe me, Very sincerely yours, William McKinley." On verso of second leaf, Butler has penned an interesting notation: "Wells: I have taken title to the Nep. Ave lot in your name. Will you & Harriet please sign the enclosed - keep one copy & file the other with the Christ papers. Yours CHB."

Lightly age-toned/soiled, slight fading of "William" in signature. Attractively matted and framed with an engraved plaque and a color print of McKinley, to an overall size to 15 x 17½".
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 786
[Men of Letters].
Lot of Five Autograph Letters Signed et al. Group of belle lettres consisting of the following lots:

A. Autograph Letter Signed by Bret Harte. Three pages, recto/verso, in purple ink, [New York], April 5, 1873. Interesting letter concerning the copyright to Harte's "Spanish Papers." He writes: "Gentlemen: I enclose the Introduction to the "Spanish Papers," and trust to follow shortly with remaining Preface. Would it not be advisable to have title page printed, copyrighted and entered at Stationers Hall, London, as quickly as possible?...Hearing that Hotten had sent for a stenographic report of my lecture here for publication then I copyrighted it from a printed proof while I was in Canada. I think this has stopped Hotten's little game. Let me know if simply sending my certificates to Stationers Hall, London will be sufficient to secure the right in Great Britain." Signed in full, "Bret Harte."

B. Autograph Letter Signed by Havelock Ellis. Two pages, recto/verso, on personal letterhead, Quarto, London, May 7, 1907. Interesting letter to the great Viennese ethnologist Frederich Solomon Krauss concerning his journal "Anthropophyteia" . Havelock Ellis writes: "I was most pleased to receive your very friendly letter, with its kind remarks about my work, and I am much obliged to you for enabling me to obtain "Anthropophyteia" at a reduced rate. I have already written to Leipzig for Vol iii. Later on I hope I may be able to buy other volumes of this work, but I cannot spend so much on books as I should like to. I congratulate you on the great work you are engaged in, and on the valuable results you have achieved. If at any time I have any contribution to offer that would be at all suitable for "Anthropophyteia" I will not fail to communicate with you....Havelock Ellis." Krauss was co-editor, with Magnus Hirschfeld, of Zeitschrift Fur Sexualwissenschaft, the first journal devoted to sexual psychology, a field of great interest to Havelock Ellis, and one which would have a huge impact on modern medical science.

C. Autograph Letter Signed by Horace Greeley. Two pages, recto/verso, Octavo, on New York Tribune letterhead, New York, NY, June 9, 1872. Interesting letter concerning travel plans and a biography his correspondent has written, which Greeley takes to task. With a holograph postscript additionally signed, "H.G."

D. Autograph Letter Signed by Edward E. Hale. Two pages, recto/verso, Octavo, Roxbury, Massachusetts, March 7, 1893. Interesting letter explicating a memorial plaque in Revolutionary War-era Boston: "...The memorial tablet on the site of the old fortifications at South Boston bears the name of the major who put it up, but does not bear the name of Gen.Thomas who built the works, of Gen. Ward who planned them, or of Gen. Washington who ordered them. Such is fame; and it seems to me that the business of the Society is to clean up just such absurdities."

E. Autograph Letter Signed by Economist Henry George. One page, Octavo, n.p., December 29, 1884. Business-like letter concerning payment for articles printed in the periodical Truth, and upcoming travel plans.Chipped at top left.

F. Three Free Franks Signed by Clerk of the House of Representatives John Forney. Three Free Franks, all on 5 x 3" covers, all from May, n.y., to R.A. Erving, Esq. of Hartford, Connecticut. Fine. Also includes a TLS with the stamped signature of Franklin W. Hooper on the ornate letterhead of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts & Sciences. Condition ranges from Very Good to Fine, with most of the letters being in fine condition.
Estimated Value $300-600.

Lot 787
[Men of Science].
Lot of Four Autograph Letters Signed and One Signed Photograph. Empirically-minded lot consisting of the following items:

A. Two Letters Signed by Nobel Physicist Joseph Henry. The first being Three pages, recto/verso, Quarto, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, March 27, 1856. Fascinating letter written as Director of the Smithsonian to a man attempting to answer a question raised by his curious young son: "My dear Sir, Your letter relating to an interesting experiment on sound, has just been received, and I hasten to dictate the following reply. The fact noticed by your son, is an illustration of the effect produced by the simultaneous vibrations of two mingled substances of different densities. If when bubbles of gas are rising through a liquid, sonorous impulses are given to the mixture, the waves through the denser medium move with much greater rapidity than those through the other, and consequently the latter interfere with the former and neutralize them..." Henry goes on to give a detailed explanation, and uses curious examples taken from nature to illustrate the phenomenon he describes. The second is a long letter, written ten years later, Four pages, Quarto, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, October 29, 1866, and concerns a fire that has ravaged the Portland Natural History Society, and plans for a reconstruction of the Museum to be engineered by Joseph Henry and the Smithsonian: "...After consultation with Prof. Baird, we venture to offer the following suggestions. A prominent object of the Society should be the collection and exhibition of a complete series of specimens illustrating the natural history of Maine. A great mistake is frequently made by museums in endeavoring to collect specimens indiscriminately from all parts of the world. With the large exhibitions in Boston, Cambridge and Salem, very little competition could be entered into by Portland in the way of general natural history, and little or no inducement could be offered to men of science to visit that city fro remote localities. With, however, a full series of specimens from Maine on exhibition, the rooms of the Society will constantly be a source of attraction..." Henry then goes on to suggest a possible prospectus, including suggestions for specific exhibits, and methods for promotion. Both of these substantive letters are signed in full, "Joseph Henry."

B. Autograph Letter Signed by the Inventor of the Kaleidoscope Sir. David Brewster. Two pages, recto/verso, Duodecimo, on personal letterhead, n.p., September 27, 1861. Polite letter declining an invitation to lecture: "...I regret to say that it is quite out of my power to deliver a lecture to your Philosophical Institution..." Signed, "D. Brewster."

C. Autograph Letter Signed by Geologist Sir Archibald Geikie. Two pages, recto/verso, Large Octavo, on The Windsor stationery, New York, NY, April 18, 1897. Concerning lecture dates for a proposed reception and talk at the New York Academy of Sciences, a printed invitation to which is also included.

D. Signed Photograph of X-Ray Pioneer William D. Coolidge. Sepia-tone, 9 x 7 ", studio portrait of the famous chemist inscribed, "Very sincerely yours, W. D. Coolidge." . Fine. All items are in Very Good to Fine condition, with most being fine.
Estimated Value $300-600.

Lot 788
Mikoyan, Anastas and Kaganovich, Lazar. Both Stalin cohorts and long-lasting members of Lenin's, Stalin's, and Khruschev's government.

Typed Document Signed. One page, Quarto, Moscow, December 25, 1943. Being a Communist government requisition document from Lazar Kaganovich, as People's Commissar of Railroads, to Comrade Anastas Mikoyan, the People's Commissar of Foreign Trade. Kaganovich requests an order to ship 33,000 meters of material for overcoats, and signs the document in full, which also carries the resolution of Mikoyan in blue pencil : "Comrade Ozerov. Assign it. A. Mikoyan." Punch holes along left-hand margin, otherwise fine. Docketed and annotated in the course of being processed as an official communist government order.
Estimated Value $200-300.

Lot 789
Miller, Henry. (1891-1980) American writer, known for his candid portrayal of sex and morality in autobiographical tales such as Tropic Of Cancer (1934).

Typed Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on personal letterhead, Pacific Palisades, California, August 20, 1968. To the television talk-show host Merv Griffin. An amusing letter from the siren-struck author attempting to finagle an audition for a lady friend on Griffin's show - something he has evidently tried to do more than once before. Miller writes:

"Dear Merv Griffin,

Here I am again with a request to give another friend of mine an audition for your show, if possible. Her name is Miss Monica Petersen, actress, singer, American born but has lived abroad most of her young life. Studied and acted on stage, television, films, in Sweeden, Italy, Spain and London. Only back here about a year now, and at the moment under contract to Fox Films. She is charming, attractive, intelligent, and a hard worker. Speaks several European languages fluently. It would mean a great deal to her if she could make an appearance on your show. Unfortunately, she will be in New York only about ten days -- leaves here for N.Y. this Friday. As she does not know at this moment just where she will be stopping I suggested that she call your studio on her arrival to find out if you can give her an audition. Needless to say, you would be doing me a great favor if you could see your way to doing this..."
.

Fine. Signed in blue ink, "HM." Miller's attractive stationery has a printed legend on the bottom margin: "Cuando Merda Tiver Valor Porbre Nasce Sem Cu." .
Estimated Value $100-150.
From the Gerald Burg collection.

Lot 790
[Modern Composers].
Eight Inscribed Photographs Signed. This unique collection features 8 x 10" black & white glossies of Eubie Blake, Sammy Cahn, Harry James, Guy Lombardo, Arthur Balsam, a 4 x 6" of Rudolf Serkin, and vintage photos of Ted Lewis and Ethel Leginska. A great lot for any fan of classical and popular music. Fine.
Estimated Value $400-600.

Lot 791
Monroe, James. (1758-1831) 5th President of the United States, 1817-1825.

Letter Signed as President. One page, Quarto, with integral address leaf, Washington, June 1, 1821. To Thomas Munroe, Esq., Postmaster. Presidential authorization allowing an aide-de-camp in the United States Army to temporarily perform the duties of Adjutant General. President Monroe writes:

"Sir, Lieut. E. Kirby, A.D. Camp to Major General Brown is authorised [sic] to perform the duties of Adjutant General of the Army until the arrival of the officer, who may be permanently assigned to that duty. James Monroe."

Fine. Moderately age-toned, with a few faint, occasional stains to recto and verso, otherwise fine. This document is a marvelous example of President Monroe's signature, which has lost none of its luster, and is still very dark and very bold.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.

Lot 792
Monroe, James.
Third Person Autograph Letter (Signed Twice in Text). Two pages, recto/verso, small Quarto, Portland Place, July 13, 1807. Transcribed in part:

"Mr Monroe presents his best respects to Lord Holland and is sorry to inform him that Mr. ? has not arrived in town & will not till tomorrow evening or the next day. An ill founded suspicious that some of the sea men were sick of a contagious disease is the cause of the delay...".

Fine. Minor foxing on verso, and an almost imperceptible tear at top right, else Fine.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.

Lot 793
Monroe, James.
Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages (including integral address leaf), Small Quarto, Philadelphia, August 18, 1797. Following Monroe's duties as Minister to France, he returned to Philadelphia and published a 500-page pamphlet entitled A View of the Conduct of the Executive (1797), in which he printed his instructions, correspondence with the French and United States governments, speeches and letters received from American residents in Paris. This publication caused quite a stir and Monroe became the hero of the Anti- Federalists (soon afterward he became Governor of Virginia). It was during this time that Monroe wrote this cordial letter to Mr. Biddle, to apologize for having been unable to visit with him.

In part: "Mrs. Monroe & myself intended to calling on you before we left Phil.a, but my ill health prevented it. I am upon the point of sitting out & drop you a line to apologize for this omission." Monroe continues, asking Biddle to also offer his apologies to "... the lady of my friend Genl. Wilkinson... " and to "remember me afftcy. to Dr. Edwards...".

Fine. Letter has been cleanly cut in half across the center and inexpertly taped together. Seal tear on address leaf, remnants of red wax seal, mounting traces. Boldy penned and signed.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.

Lot 794
Monroe, Marilyn. (1926-1962) American actress who has become a sexual icon of popular culture.

Autograph Note Signed. One page, Quarto, Korea, February, 1954. Written during her USO tour of Korea, where Marilyn went in February of 1954 to entertain American troops overseas. She performed for over 60,000 soldiers, many of whom had never seen any of her movies, since they had been in the service during Marilyn's rise to stardom. Needless to say, the sexy siren was a huge success. Evidently, one of the musicians that performed with her was also captivated by Marilyn's performance, and presented her with a glossy Black & White photograph of his own jazz band for her to sign. On the back of this photo, Marilyn has penned this effusive inscription:

" To Gordon,
I use to like Jazz -- before you.
Thanks for making our show
soooo wonderful.
Love & Kisses
Marilyn Monroe
Korea Feb. '54 " .

Fine. Framed with a sultry Black & White photograph of Marilyn in a plunging gown, and another shot of the actress in Korea, with a group of servicemen posed in front of a US Army helicopter.
Estimated Value $2,000-3,000.
Text is not trimmed as indicated in photograph.

Lot 795
Morris, Robert. (1734-1806) Revolutionary patriot and Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Helped finance the American Revolution.

Autograph Letter Signed and Two Documents. Framed collection of three Robert Morris items, which tell the story of this Revolutionary financier's fall from grace.

A. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, octavo, The Hills (Morris' country estate on the Schuylkill River), February 5, 1798. Written to his business partner in the North American Land Company, John Nicholson, a few weeks before Morris was arrested and brought before the Justices of the Supreme Court at Philadelphia in March of that same year, this arresting, simply-worded letter shows Morris at the end of his rope, paralyzed by despair. He writes, in full: "If writing notes could relieve me you would do it sooner than any man in the world but all you have said in those now before me No. 5 to 9 inclusive [the two businessmen numbered their correspondence] amount -- when summed up To Nothing. My money is gone. My furniture is to be sold. I am to go to prison & my Family to starve. Good Night. Robt. Morris." His land speculation schemes gone awry, his money gone, his family helpless by his side, Morris can only surrender to the Deputies he knows will soon come knocking on his door. Slightly stained and folded.

B. Document Signed ("Robt. Morris"), as President of the North American Land Company. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, large oblong Quarto, Philadelphia, February 20, 1795. Countersigned by James Marshall, brother of John Marshall, who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Some wear at edges, and the left edge appears to have been trimmed, not affecting the text. This document certifies that "Dr. Enoch Edwards is entitled to one Share in the entire property of the North American Land Company; the Dividend thereof shall not be less than Six Dollars on one Share Annually..." Morris' business venture failed, and he was eventually bankrupted by land speculation, which resulted in his being hauled off to Prane Street debtor's prison.

C. Promissory Note Endorsed on Verso. One page, approximately 7 x 4", Philadelphia, April 20, 1795. Partially printed document accomplished in manuscript, in which one W. Nicholson lends Morris $3,000. Some age toning, with slight ink erosion from the endorsement on verso, which is probably Morris'.

Also included is a printed facsimile booklet entitled "Plan of Association Of The North American Land Company," which describes the company's holdings, and includes biographical and historical material on Morris and his checkered career.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

Cole Porter Buys a Dozen Moses!

Lot 796
Moses, Grandma. (1860-1961) Artist, achieved popular success as a folk artist. Known for painting country scenes with nostalgic titles culled from her farm girl childhood.

Autograph Letter Signed. One page, 16mo., Eagle Bridge, [New York], December 7, n.y. To the celebrated lyricist and composer Cole Porter. The late-blooming artist writes:

"Mr cole Porter Dear Sir, am shipping out the twelve paintings, now if there are some that you do not like ship them back . COD, They are $7.00 each. Thanks for the order, pleas remember me to mrs cole Porter, I did not pan ["paint" or "plan for" ?] her any as there were none recorded, sorry it was a mistake Yours in haste Moses."

Fine. There is a pin-sized hole on the integral blank, not affecting text which appears on its own page, otherwise the letter is fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

A Rare Cole Porter "Turkey"

Lot 797
Moses, Grandma.
Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, in pencil, Eaglebridge, [New York], November 23, 1944. To the Broadway luminary Cole Porter. Grandma Moses writes:

"Mr. cole Porter Dear Sir,
am sending you your turkeys [Paintings of]
I could not chose [sic] for you so am sending 7.
Take the ones that you lik [sic], and ship the others back, cod,
Here is the prices,
catching a turkey. $5.00
catching the turkey 5.00
we will have a feast 5.00
In Russia 5.00
Catch him Rover 5.00
that is a fine turkey 5.00
the old bake over, comedy
5.00
$35,
Mrs T. S. Moses,
Eaglebridge NY. " .

Docketed in pencil, in another hand, "Ck. sent by Mr. Mudd." Minor fold wear, with a very slight tear at lower right edge. A marvelous Grandma Moses letter! .
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

Lot 798
Mount, William Sidney. (1807-1868) American artist, credited with being the first American-born artist to achieve widespread fame for the depiction of everyday life.

Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, Stony Brook, August 5, 1842. To Benjamin F. Thompson (1784-1849), lawyer, politician, and historian of Long Island. Interesting letter in which Mount recommends that Thompson contact "Mr A.B. Durand, Amity Street, one of our best painters and engravers," who can suggest an artist to engrave his portrait for the second edition of History of Long Island. Mount suggests.

"...The best way will be for you to seek out some promising young artist that can draw and engrave well...J.W. Paradise, 110 Ames Street...is a good engraver. I saw a very fine portrait of the late William Dunlap, Esq. done by him. Have your portrait well done when it is done, or not at all. A well-engraved portrait of yourself will help to sell your work -- think of that. Respectfully yours, Wm. S. Mount." .

Clip stain at lower right, with faint water damage to up right corner, otherwise fine.
Estimated Value $700-1,000.

Lot 799
Mountbatten of Burma and other British Military Leaders. First Day Cover Signed. Multiply-signed first day cover, postmarked St. Helena, January 24, 1966, commemorating Sir Winston Churchill, signed by all of the principal British military leaders of World War II, including Mountbatten ("Mountbatten of Burma"), Montgomery ("Montgomery of Alamein"), Field Marshal William Slim ("Slim"), Alexander of Tunis, the British Secretary of War during WWII, Sir Anthony Eden, the 1st Earl of Avon ("Avon"), Charles Frederick Algernon Portal ("Portal of Hungerford"), chief of British Air Staff, and several others.
Very Fine. All of the signatures are bold and clear.
Estimated Value $250-UP.

Lot 800
[Movie Stars].
Cut Signatures. Three Signatures, on separate leaves removed from an autograph album, each mounted with a photograph of the actor who has signed his name. Includes:

A. Harpo Marx. A large, 5 x 2¼" signature in blue ink matted with a strikingly composed Black & White photograph of the mute comedian crouched in a hissing pose behind his trademark gilded harp. Slight tear to leaf on which the actor has signed, easily reparable, otherwise fine. Signed in full, "Harpo Marx."

B. Spencer Tracy. A large, 3½ x 3½" pencil signature matted with a brooding printed Black & White photograph of the actor as a fierce Indian fighter. Signed in full, "Spencer Tracy."

C. Paul Muni. A large, 3½ x 2½" pencil signature of the actor matted with a printed Black & White film still of the actor as a construction worker. Signed in full, "Paul Muni." Fine. All items are fine unless otherwise noted.
Estimated Value $375-450.