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BEE, THOMAS. Partly-printed Document Signed, twice, “Thos. Bee / Plfs Atty,”
and, on the verso, “Bee,” ordering the Provost-Marshal to compel William Coats to appear
before the Justices of Common Pleas. 7
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2
x12 inches; docketing verso, minor loss to upper
right corner, vertical folds, faint scattered toning and offsetting, seal mostly intact.
Charleston, SC, 10 May 1768
[150/250]
Bee (1739-1812) was nominated in 1801 by Adams to the Supreme Court and confirmed,
but declined to serve. Bee’s appointment was one of several made by President Adams in order
to fill the new judicial positions made available by the Midnight Judges Act, so called because
Adams was allegedly signing appointments for such “Midnight Judges” late into the night in
order to complete them before the end of his term.
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(CIVIL WAR.) Group of 3 items, each Signed and Inscribed. Format and condition
vary.
Vp, vd
[100/200]
Winfield Scott. Brief Autograph Letter Signed, declining an invitation. 1 page, 12mo.
“Office,” 24 February 1853 * David G. Farragut. Two clipped portions of Autograph Letters
Signed, each including closing: “Very respectfully / D.G. Farragut / Rear Admiral.” Each
1
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2
x4 inches; one mounted. Np, nd.
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CUSTER, ELIZABETH BACON. Autograph Letter Signed, “Elizabeth B. Custer,”
to the editor of her book,
Tenting on the Plains
, “Dear Mr. Hall,” suggesting the placement
of illustrations in
Tenting
and apologizing for not returning the manuscript with the mes-
senger. 2 pages, small 8vo, ruled paper, written on one side of each sheet; marginal
abrasions and tiny holes at top left of each sheet.
“55 West 10th,” 30 November no year
[350/500]
“
Where shall we put the map of Texas? Chapter VIII has no illustration . . . . I have placed
the Kansas map between Chapters XI & XII subject to your approval.
“
I am sorry that I could not have given the M.S. to the messenger . . . .
“
I am sure that I can do better regarding the subjects for illustrating the next time in next
book.”
PROVISIONS FOR BRITISH ARMY IN NORTH AMERICA
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GEORGE III; KING OF ENGLAND. Document Signed, “George R,” ordering
the Paymaster General to pay £358.2.11 to James Colebrook and others “for Victualling
Our Forces in North America.” Countersigned by Frederick North, William Barrington,
and James Oswald. 2 pages, folio, with integral address leaf; chipping along top edges, faint
bleed-through touching George’s signature, few short closed separations at horizontal folds.
“Court of St. James,” 23 January 1762
[350/500]
AMERICANA
Lots 1-17
AUTOGRAPHS
Public Auction Sale 2259 November 3, 2011 10:30 am & 1:30 pm