Sale 2519 - Fine Books & Manuscripts, October 10, 2019

Countersigned byWilliam H. Seward. 16 1 / 2 x10 1 / 4 inches; short closed tear at fold, faint scattered staining, bold signature. [Washington], nd * Ulysses S. Grant. Partly-printed DS, “U.S. Grant,” unaccomplished maritime passport. Countersigned by Hamilton Fish. 16 1 / 4 x9? 3 / 4 inches. [Washington], nd * Rutherford B. Hayes. Autograph Manuscript Signed, 6-line statement characterizing the aims and responsibilities of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. 1 / 2 pages, 8vo. [Fremont, OH], 16 May 1892 * James A. Garfield. ANS, “JAGarfield,” telegram to J.W. Douglass giving permission to publish a letter. 1 page, oblong 8vo, “Departmental Telegraph Lines” form. [Washington], 17 April 1874 * Chester A. Arthur.Two partly-printed DsS, in blue pencil or ink, each certifying a report card for his son. Each 1 page, 12mo, printed on recto and verso of a single sheet. Np, [December 1884] * Grover Cleveland.TLS, to “My dear sir,” thanking for congratulations for presidential nomination. 1 / 2 page, 4to, personal stationery. Buzzards Bay, 8 August 1892 * Benjamin Harrison. Letter Signed,“BenjHarrison,” to Colonel Robert S. Robertson, explaining that he is to receive a copy of the Rebellion Records and recommending Mr. Potter for an appointment. 2 pages, 4to, “United States Senate” stationery, ruled paper, written on recto and verso of a single sheet. Indianapolis, 28 March 1883 *William McKinley. Partly-printed DS, twice, “William McKinley Jr.,” certifying an indictment against Michael Carter for “keeping rooms . . . for the sale of intoxi- cating liquors.” 1 page, folio. [Canton, OH, 22 October 1870] *Theodore Roosevelt.TLS,“T. Roosevelt,” to Annie Nathan Meyer, inviting her to visit. 1 page, 8vo,“Executive Mansion” stationery, mourning border. Washington, 26 September 1901 * William Howard Taft. TLS, “WmHTaft,” to Frederick S. Dickson, thanking for comments about his speech and sending letters [not present]. 1 page, 4to,White House stationery. Washington, 21 March 1909 *WoodrowWilson. Brief TLS, to E.C.Wolcott, sending his autograph. 1 / 2 page, 4to,White House stationery.“Shadow Lawn” [West Long Branch, NJ], 17 October 1916 *Warren G. Harding. Photograph Signed, 3 / 4 -length portrait showing him holding a book and looking into the camera. Signed in the blank lower margin. 8 1 / 4 x5 1 / 4 inches. Np, nd * Calvin Coolidge. Photograph Signed and Inscribed,“To Mrs. Milton E. Getty,” bust portrait by Harris & Ewing showing him in 3 / 4 -view. Inscribed in the blank lower margin. 11x7 1 / 4 inches. Np, nd * Herbert Hoover. Photograph Signed and Inscribed,“With Kind Regards,” half-length seated portrait by Harris & Ewing, showing him looking into camera. Inscribed in the blank lower margin. 10 3 / 4 x7 1 / 4 inches. Np, nd * Franklin D. Roosevelt. Brief TLS, to BrandWhitlock, with 10-word holograph addition, thanking for his message. 1 / 2 page, 4to, “Executive Mansion” stationery. Albany, 21 July 1932.