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| Lot 266 |
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1888 Nationalistic Letter From An American General. Autograph Letter Signed by Truman Seymour, Bvt. Maj. Genl U.S. Army, Florence, Italy, March 2, 1888, one page octavo. To Reverend Strickland in Des Moines, Iowa, stating: "A residence of now nearly twelve years in Europe has served to impress deeply upon my mind the conviction that the poorest and most unfortunate inhabitant of the United States should consider himself lucky in not being an European subject." Very Fine. Familiar rhetoric today.
Estimate $75-100. |
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| Lot 267 |
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Baden-Powell, Robert (1857-1941) English soldier; founder of Boy Scouts. Autograph Letter Signed, "As at Blanston Plumstead C.P., in the train," March 18, 1927. 2 pp. octavo. With Boy Scout content: "...a place waiting for Scouting. Lots of boys wanting it. And a hostel for poor whites where it would be useful....Dr. Black, an ex Boy Scout...recommends Mr. Duncker a master in this school...as a real boys' man....Mr. Tarr ditto and a bachelor...." Scattered foxing but otherwise Fine (Photo).
Estimate $400-600. |
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| Lot 268 |
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Boyington, Greg "Pappy". Signature on note paper headed "Quarters M-2, Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington," no date, 4 x 5½ inches. Boyington added "Sincerely" above his signature. Light soiling, else Fine. Boyington was a legendary World War II Marine Ace and Medal of Honor winner. His 22 kills as the Commanding Officer of the "Black Sheep" squadron, combined with 6 from his "Flying Tigers" days, made him the Corps' Top Ace (Photo).
Estimate $150-250. |
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| Lot 269 |
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Dewey, George (1837-1917) Spanish American War admiral. Autograph Letter Signed on "Navy Department, Office of The Admiral of the Navy" letterhead, Washington, May 9, 1904. One page, small quarto, matted and framed with an image of Dewey to an overall size of 19 x 27 inches. To the president of the International League of Press Clubs, greeting the journalists of the country and hoping that "their influence, greater now than ever before, be exerted always for the welfare of America and her people." Letter is lightly soiled, else Fine. Journalists were very influential in starting the Spanish American War, during which Dewey gained fame as the "hero of Manila." (Photo).
Estimate $450-550. |
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| Lot 270 |
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Dix, John A (1798-1879) Autograph Letter Signed, Washington, January 17, 1823, 2 pp quarto, with attached address leaf. Written as a young man who had already fought in the War of 1812 and was recently admitted to the bar in Washington. Good content letter to Colonel Charles Gardner regarding "a review of Mr. Calhoun's military Report in December 1820" Dix had written and a correction he would like made before its publication. Dix is afraid his review has been forgotten in the post office in New York "during the confusion of yellow fever." He also looks ahead to the presidential election of 1824: "...It is very possible that some individual, who is now in the second or third rank, may ride to the head of the first amid the conflict of interests." The election, of course, was very close and went to the House of Representatives. Later note in red to left of signature. Address has manuscript postage and red "WASN CITY." With engraving of Dix. Fine (Photo).
Estimate $300-400. |
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| Lot 271 |
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Doolittle, J.H. and Halsey, W.F. First Day Cover Signed ("J.H. Doolittle"), postmarked "Washington D.C. Jul 25 1932" commemorating the 3,000 mile flight Doolittle made on that date, covering in one day the distance George Washington took five months to cover. Doolittle is best known for commanding daylight bombing raids over Tokyo and other Japanese cities during World War II. Also, a colorful patrioic Cover Signed ("W.F. Halsey") as Admiral of the U.S. Navy, postmarked "Portland, Oreg. Nov. 19 1945." Halsey was commander of Allied naval forces in the South Pacific 1942-44 and was commander of the U.S. Third fleet 1944-45. Both Fine. (Photo).
Estimate $200-300. |
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| Lot 272 |
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Kirby, Edmund (1794-1849) War of 1812 officer, Army Paymaster, personal staff officer to Zachary Taylor and Winfield Scott, brvt. Colonel in 1847 for gallantry at Contreras, Churubusco, and Chapultepec. Autograph Letter Signed ("E. Kirby"), Brownsville (N.Y.), May 26, 1846, 2 pp, quarto. An excellent letter to New York Governor Silas Wright, hoping that a good word from the Governor will have him lead a regiment in the war with Mexico under Taylor and Scott, and assuring him that "...my faculties would be devoted with zeal to the endeavor to render the corps of New York volunteers a credit to the Empire State....I...have asked the sanction of the Secretary of War and President to my tender of service to yourself....I would be glad to be honored with your command...." More content. Fine (Photo).
Estimate $200-400. |
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| Lot 273 |
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Nelson, Lord Horatio (1758-1805) British admiral; hero of Trafalgar. Document Signed ("Nelson & Bronte"), aboard the "Victory at Sea," August 20, 1804. 2 pp folio. A memorandum to the Masters of the Victory, Royal Sovereign, and Seahorse, ordering them to report on the condition of a cask of pork said to be partly eaten by rats, "and the remainder Rotten stinking unfit for men to eat." Lightly browned, wear at folds and small edge splits; some toning and soiling. Good to Very Good (Photo).
Estimate $800-1,000. |
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| Lot 274 |
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North, Oliver. Decorated Marine Col. in Vietnam; worked for Reagan White House and directed Iran-Contra operation. Two items: Typed Letter Signed, on "Oliver North for U.S. Senate Committee" letterhead, Chantilly, VA, May 16, 1994. One page quarto, thanking Dr. Lester for his support. Also, a signed bookplate. Both Very Fine (2 items) (Photo).
Estimate $150-200. |
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| Lot 275 |
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Patton, George S. Jr (1885-1945) American army officer, known as "Old Blood and Guts." Book Signed ("G S Patton Jr, Mar. 20 1935") on the front free endpaper of Pattons's copy of Yacht Navigation and Voyaging by Claud Worth, New York: Yachting, Inc., 1929. Octavo, 260 pages, Very Good. Original navy cloth covers, housed in a custom-made navy case with black spine and gold lettering. The book has several charts and illustrations and is broken up into two parts. In the first, Worth discusses how to deal with the principles of navigation and practical methods suitable for use in a yacht. In the second, he describes coastal cruising and pilotage, deep water cruising, provisioning, etc., and also gives accounts of some of his voyages (Photo).
Estimate $1,000-1,500. |
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| Lot 276 |
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Patton, George S. Jr. Signature ("G S Patton Jr.") on a 2 x 6¾ in. piece of tan paper cut from the lower portion of a typewritten letter, as Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Commanding, probably with the Seventh Army in Sicily. Part of a stamp is visible at the right edge. Patton was promoted to Lt. Gen. on March 12, 1943. A fine example (Photo).
Estimate $500-600. |
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| Lot 277 |
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Rommell, Erwin (1891-1944) German general; called "the Desert Fox." Document Signed ("Rommell") as General and Commander-in-Chief of the Panzer division in Africa, Headquarters, November 16, 1941. 2 pp. folio. Rommell bestows an award on Johannes Mueller. Light toning; file holes in margin. Rommell's signature is huge. Fine condition. Rommell was commander of German forces in Africa from 1941-43. He was placed in command of the defense of the French coast in 1944, but after his contacts with anti-Hitler conspirators were discovered, he committed suicide to avoid a public trial and to protect his family (Photo).
Estimate $800-1,000. |
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| Lot 278 |
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Two Admirals and A General. Earl English (1824-1904), naval officer in the Mexican War and the Civil War. Octavo page inscribed and signed, "Culpeper Virginia May 9th 1890 Yours very truly Earl English, Rear Admiral U.S.N." Some soiling and one fold. George Dewey (1837-1913). Typed Letter Signed as Admiral of the Navy, February 27, 1913, Washington, one page quarto. Written the year of Dewey's death to John A. Stewart, accepting honorary membership in the "Amer. Com. 100 An. Peace." Light toning. Mark W. Clark (1896-1984). Typed Letter Signed as President Emeritus of The Citadel, June 16, 1976, Charleston, one page quarto. Regarding brochures received about the Queen Mary, Clark's portrayal of George Washington, his surgery, etc. All Very Good or Fine (3 items) (Photo).
Estimate $350-450. |
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