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Wyoming senator Bold signature and "U.S. SENATOR -- WYOMING. / (RET.)" in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1970 August 6. Fine. With original envelope. Nice example. More
Wyoming senator Bold signature and "U.S. SENATOR -- WYOMING. / (RET.)" in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1970 August 6. Fine. With original envelope. Nice example. More
In 1895 Albert K. Smiley, owner of the Mohonk Mountain House, a prestigious Ulster County New York summer resort, began the Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration, an annual event that lasted until 1916 and helped create the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, Netherlands, which still functions today;..... More
New Hampshire representative (1791-97), chief justice (1802-09, 1813-16) and governor (1809-10); in the famed Dartmouth College case (1816-20) he served as co-counsel for the trustees with Daniel Webster. Clipped "most truly yours / Jeremiah Smith," irregular 5¼" X 3/4", n.p., n.d. Very good. Tipped to slightly larger sheet with minor..... More
This Illinois Republican briefly filled the big shoes left vacant by the death of Everett Dirksen (1969-70). Uncommon signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.d. [1970 March 24]. Fine. With original envelope. An uncommon signature, especially those written during his brief Senate career. More
This Illinois attorney and politician served in Congress as a Democrat from 1875 to 1895, later serving as United States judge for the northern district of Indian Territory and as chief justice of the United States Court of Appeals of Indian Territory. Large, bold signature and "Springfield / Ill. /..... More
Connecticut representative (1964-70). Signature and "M.C." in bold blue fountain pen on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Washington, D.C.], 1970 March 6. Fine. With original envelope. More
This Accounting Hall of Famer (inducted 1960) was a civil servant who served as director of the Bureau of the Budget (1958-61) and as President Nixon's secretary of commerce (1969-72), resigning to head Nixon's re-election campaign (which bore the unfortunate acronym CREEP), in which capacity he got caught up in..... More
This prominent Nebraska politician served Congress as Republican from 1935 until his death. Printed Document Signed, 10pp (rectos only), 8½" X 14", Washington, DC, 1938. Near fine. Faint horizontal fold; staple at upper left. Mimeographed press release titled "Five Republican Congressmen in Lincoln Day Broadcast Over CBS" and consisting of..... More
N.p. N.p., 1965. Hardcover. 4to. Blue padded leatherette folder with black cloth tape spine. Gilt-bordered recto opening with clear mylar window. Near fine. Presentation folder given to then-U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Adlai Stevenson (1900-65), formerly Illinois governor and two-time Democratic presidential candidate. Window at right bears insert with (top..... More
This Revolutionary War patriot acted on Washington's behalf to secure large lots of land in the District of Columbia area before the center of government was formally established there, then served as the first secretary of the navy (1798-1801). ALS, 1p, 7 3/4" X 10½", n.p., n.y. Addressed to JOHN..... More
Missouri representative. TNS, 1p, 6" X 9", Washington, DC, 1973 January 12. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Gracious note on "Congress of the United States" letterhead transmitting her signature. Also, a handsome signature and "Member of Congress / 3rd Dist. Mo.," heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p...... More
Under Eisenhower's postmaster general (1953-61) the entire postal system was overhauled. Handsome signature in bold blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1972 March 4. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb, uncommon 7" X 9" glossy original news agency photograph (International News Photos) of 1955, an..... More
Missouri's long-time senator (1952-77) was always considered presidential timbre; the first U.S. Air Force secretary (1947-50), he was naturally also considered a champion of the military -- and of large budget appropriations for the military. Bold signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1969 July 11..... More
Wife and "right hand man" of "Mr. Republican" Robert A. Taft (1889-1953). influential Ohio senator and son of President William Howard Taft; Robert Jr. was son of Martha and Robert and also served Ohio as U.S. senator. PS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. [1955]. Very good. Handsome glossy print of..... More
Known as "Mr. Republican," this Ohio senator -- son of President William Howard Taft -- served from 1939 to 1953 and is best known for sponsoring the Taft-Hartley Labor Relations Act in 1947. Bold signature in blue ink on a 3¼" X 1" slip neatly tipped to address portion of..... More
Known as "Mr. Republican," this Ohio senator -- son of President William Howard Taft -- served from 1939 to 1953 and is best known for sponsoring the Taft-Hartley Labor Relations Act in 1947. Typed Note Signed, 1p, 8" X 10½", Washington, DC, 1947 April 10. Addressed to George W. Walberg..... More
This Massachusetts politician was named acting governor (1874-75) when the current governor won a Senate election, but he lost the next election; in 1878 he was elected, serving until 1880. Bold signature in brown, heavy stock 3" X 2" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Mounting traces on verso. Accompanied by an..... More
This Georgian Democrat served the peach state as 70th governor (1947-1948-55) and as senator (1957-81); in 1979 he became the only eighth U.S. Senator officially censured -- for "Improper financial conduct, accepting reimbursements for official expenses not incurred, and improper reporting of campaign receipts and expenditures." IPS, 8½" X 11"..... More
This long-time Colorado senator (1876-82, 1885-1909) interrupted his lengthy Senate years to serve as Arthur's secretary of the interior (1882-85). Huge, bold signature and "Sec of the Interior" beneath penned in rich brown ink, 6 3/4" X 2", n.p., n.y. Fine. Undated, but obviously signed during his years as a...... More
"Big Jim" was an attorney and Republican politician and served as Illinois' longest-serving governor, a remarkable four terms and fourteen years (1977-91). DS, 1p, heavy stock 5½" X 8", Springfield, IL, 8 January 1979. Fine. Ornate printed invitation "to be among the honored guests at ceremonies inaugurating" Thompson along with..... More
"Big Jim" was an attorney and Republican politician and served as Illinois' longest-serving governor, a remarkable four terms and fourteen years (1977-91). TNS, 1p, 6" X 8½", Springfield, IL, 20 May 1876. Addressed to Ralph Newman (1912-98, founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop). Near fine. Single faint horizontal..... More
Twice this U.S. diplomat took the chief hot seat in Moscow as ambassador to the U.S.S.R. (1957-62, 1967-69). Full signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1971 February 23. Near fine. With original envelope. More
This American merchant made his fortune in slave trading and privateering, later becoming one of the major financiers of the early industrial revolution; in politics he was a devout Federalist, serving in the Massachusetts legislature and in 1820 as a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention. ALS, 1p + integral..... More
This versatile and influential economist was the nation's youngest tenured full professor by age 28 (that’s right, TWENTY-EIGHT!) at Amherst College; he served under presidents Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower in economic advisory positions domestic and international; in 1947-48 he served as an alternate delegate at the United Nations General Assembly;..... More
Michigan senator (1928-51) and president pro tem; delegate to United Nations Conference at San Francisco (1945) and to first United Nations General Assembly (1946). TNS, 1p, 8" X 10½", Washington, DC, 16 March 1932. Addressed to William Johnson. Near fine. On "United States Senate" letterhead, Vandenberg sends his autograph to..... More