Partly Printed Document Signed (81 results)

Known as the "Father of the House of Representatives" for his lengthy (13 terms) service, this Pennsylvania representative served from 1887 to 1913. Partly-printed ADS, 1p, 3½" X 8½", n.p. [Washington, DC], n.d. [1895 September 25 inkstamped]. Near fine. Partly-printed Bureau of Pensions form for Congressional use. Dalzell pens in Loveina M. Kunkle of Pittsburgh as the claimant for soldier Jacob L. Kunkle of Company "I," 11th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and requests to be advised on "present status claim," signing boldly. A private named Jacob L. Kunkle (1843-63) is known to have enrolled at Kittanning, Pennsylvania in 1862 and died of "Congestion of the Brain" in Virginia in 1862; Loveina was obviously next of kin, though her relationship is unclear, and presumably petitioned her congressman to find out if she could receive any pension because of this relationship. It's not believed Jacob Kunkle was married, so perhaps she was a sister.

This noted banker had long served as director of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago when President Taft asked him to serve as 43rd Secretary of the Treasury in 1909, a position he filled until 1913, instituting many reforms. Partly-printed ADS, 1p, 6½" X 2½", Boston, MA, 1898 September 14. Very good. Two ĵ" cancellation punches (not affecting handwritten portions) and small paper chip. Pale pink check drawn on The Atlas National Bank, filled out entirely in MacVeagh's hand to "Mesr S. Tenney & Son" in the amount of $116.64 and signed in full. Attractive example.

Some separations at old folds, but a good copy.

ABBETT, LEON (1836-1894). Governor of New Jersey, 1884-1887, 1890- 1893. Partly printed document signed, Trenton, 1 May 1892. Appointment of Joseph Read of Warren County as a justice of the peace. Signed by Abbett, raised seal, &c. Folded; good.

Unbound. Condition: Very good+ condition. First Edition. One page partly printed document, with numerous sections completed by hand. Signed by Governor Parsons, and Secretary of State Daniel McClure, with an impressed state seal. When unfolded, measures almost 10 inches wide by 15+3/4 inches in height. Minor foxing to paper, and document was folded into sixths for filing and storage purposes; docketing on reverse. Willard was a member of the Indiana state house of representatives (1850-1851); Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (1853-1857); Governor of Indiana (1857-1860); died in office 1860. Document reads "The State of Indiana, To All Who Shall See These Presents-Greeting: Whereas, William Carthcart has deposited in the office of the Secretary of State for the State aforesaid, a Certificate of the Commissioner of the Saline Lands in the county of Orange and the State aforesaid, countersigned by the Auditor of the State, whereby it appears that full payment has been made in pursuant to law for the South West quarter of the North East quarter of section number 5, town 1, N. of Range 2 West, in said County which said tract of land was purchased by Samuel Scarlet.the seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven, the 42nd year of the State, and of the Independence of the United States the 82nd." An attractive document. Size: Quarto (4to). Signed by Author(s). Autograph.

Unbound. Condition: Very good+ condition. First Edition. One page partly printed document, with numerous sections completed by hand. Signed by Governor Parsons, and Secretary of State Daniel McClure, with an impressed state seal. When unfolded, measures almost 10 inches wide by 15+3/4 inches in height. Minor foxing to paper, and document was folded into sixths for filing and storage purposes; docketing on reverse. Willard was a member of the Indiana state house of representatives (1850-1851); Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (1853-1857); Governor of Indiana (1857-1860); died in office 1860. Document reads "The State of Indiana, To All Who Shall See These Presents-Greeting: Whereas, William Carthcart has deposited in the office of the Secretary of State for the State aforesaid, a Certificate of the Commissioner of the Saline Lands in the county of Orange and the State aforesaid, countersigned by the Auditor of the State, whereby it appears that full payment has been made in pursuant to law for the South East quarter of the North East quarter of section number 5, town 1, N. of Range 2 west, in said County which said tract of land was purchased by Samuel Scarlet.the seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven, the 42nd year of the State, and of the Independence of the United States the 82nd." An attractive document. Size: Quarto (4to). Signed by Author(s). Autograph.

Unbound. Condition: Very good+ condition. First Edition. One page partly printed document, with numerous sections completed by hand. Signed by Governor Whitcomb, and Secretary of State John H. Thompson, with an impressed state seal. When unfolded, measures almost 10 inches wide by 15+3/4 inches in height. Minor foxing to paper, and document was folded into sixths for filing and storage purposes; docketing on reverse. Poet James Whitcomb Riley is named for him. Whitcomb was a member of the Indiana state senate (1830-1836); Governor of Indiana (1843-1848); U.S. Senator from Indiana (1849-1852); died in office 1852. Document reads "The State of Indiana, To All Who Shall See These Presents-Greeting: Whereas, William Carthcart has deposited in the office of the Secretary of State for the State aforesaid, a Certificate of the Commissioner of the Saline Lands in the county of Orange and the State aforesaid, countersigned by the Auditor of the State, whereby it appears that full payment has been made in pursuant to law for the North East quarter of the North East quarter of the section number five in township number one North of range number two, west.the twenty eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-six, the thirtieth year of the State, and of the Independence of the United States the seventieth." An attractive document. Size: Quarto (4to). Signed by Author(s). Autograph.

Unbound. Condition: Very good+ condition. First Edition. One page partly printed document, with numerous sections completed by hand. Signed by Governor Whitcomb, and Secretary of State John H. Thompson, with an impressed state seal. When unfolded, measures almost 10 inches wide by 15+3/4 inches in height. Minor foxing to paper, and document was folded into sixths for filing and storage purposes; docketing on reverse. Poet James Whitcomb Riley is named for him. Whitcomb was a member of the Indiana state senate (1830-1836); Governor of Indiana (1843-1848); U.S. Senator from Indiana (1849-1852); died in office 1852. Document reads "The State of Indiana, To All Who Shall See These Presents-Greeting: Whereas, William Carthcart has deposited in the office of the Secretary of State for the State aforesaid, a Certificate of the Commissioner of the Saline Lands in the county of Orange and the State aforesaid, countersigned by the Auditor of the State, whereby it appears that full payment has been made in pursuant to law for the South West quarter of the South East quarter of the section number thirty-two in township number two North of range number two, west.the twenty eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-six, the thirtieth year of the State, and of the Independence of the United States the seventieth." An attractive document. Size: Quarto (4to). Signed by Author(s). Autograph.

One page, 12.5 x 8", in German, with integral leaf, large embossed seal with crowned black falcon at top, v.g. An imperial appointment, with English translation present. Would look handsome framed.

When Governor Shelby Cullom resigned in 1883 to take a seat in the U.S. Senate, his lieutenant governor -- an attorney and state legislator -- became the Prairie State's 18th governor and filled the remainder of Cullom's term, serving until 1885. Partly-printed DS, 1p, 14" X 11", Springfield, IL, 1883 May 10. Very good. Light original folds (neither weakened nor brittle); mounting traces on verso of right edge, but no show-through. Finely engraved certificate, with the usual decorative border and mix of ornate Victorian typefaces, naming Philip E. Mann, a Chicago attorney, a notary public for four years. Signed large and bold by Hamilton at lower right and at lower left by his Secretary of State, Henry D. Dement. Circular blind-embossed Illinois state seal at lower left. Quite attractive.

This U.S. army physician served on the U.S. Army Board for Study of Tropical Diseases in Manila; malaria was a serious concern at the time, ravaging U.S. troops during the Spanish-American War; Craig's advancements in the field include writings such as The Aestivo-Autumnal Malarial Fevers (1901) and The Malarial Fevers (1909). Partly-printed ADS, 1p, 6½" X 2 3/4", Washington, DC, 1922 July 22. Very good. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank, written out entirely in Craig's hand to "Cash" in the amount of $25, boldly signed. Cancellation perforations and stamps do not touch upon signature. Nice engraving of bank entrance at left.

unbound. 2 pages (front and back), 14 x 8.5 inches, Windham County, Vermont, November 3, 1896, certifying that David L. Mansfield, having been elected a Justice of the Peace, shall take the oath and carry out his duties. Several small creases, but still in near fine condition with the gold seal still affixed. 46th Governor of Vermont, serving from 1896 through 1898.

unbound. 2 pages, 8.5 x 14 inches, Montpelier, Vermont, November 30, 1874, certifying that John H. Mattison was elected a Justice of the Peace, to serve a two-year term commencing on December 1, 1874. Boldly signed and in very good condition. 35th Governor of Vermont serving from 1874 through 1876.

This amiable American leading man of the late 1930s (best known for "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell") appeared in dozens of films well into the 1990s; he became more popular than ever late in life, appearing in "Trading Places" (1983) and winning an Oscar for the 1985 film "Cocoon." Partly-printed TDS, 1p, 9ĵ" X 3", Hollywood, CA, 1936 August 8. Near fine. Pale orange check drawn on the California Bank, typed out to "CASH" in the amount of $150.00 and boldly signed in black ink by Ameche. Normal bank perforation cancellations (not touching signature). An attractive piece from quite early in Ameche's career -- his film debut had only occurred the previous year. It wasn't until 1939 that his most famous role as Alexander Graham Bell would make him a household name -- and actually make the name "ameche" synonymous with the telephone, as in "You're wanted on the ameche!" Accompanied by an 8½" X 11" reproduction of an early head-and-shoulders caricature of a smiling young Ameche.

The son of noted Baptist minister Rev. Horatio G. Gates (1777-1853) was a Pennsylvania attorney and state senator known as an advocate of religious liberty; an antiquarian at heart, he long served as foreign corresponding secretary of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Partly-printed DS, 1p, 7 3/4" X 9 3/4", Philadelphia, PA, 1852 November 8. Very good. Strong original folds (not weakened); mounting traces on verso. Attractive partly-printed document with large circular seal of this organization at top. Notifies Major G.H. Crossman that at the organization's November 8th meeting he was named an honorary member. Blank portions filled in by Jones in brown ink with his bold, interesting script. Large bold signature at the close.

No one wrote more potboiling Westerns than this Ohio dentist turned novelist, whose sales topped 13 million copies within his lifetime; "Riders of the Purple Sage" (1912) typifies his fiction at its best. Partly-printed ADS, 1p, 6ĵ" X 2½", Altadena, CA, 1928 April 23. Near fine. Pale green bank check from the Pacific-Southwest Trust & Savings Bank, filled out entirely in Grey's hand to C.C. Markham for fifty dollars and boldly signed in his characteristic ink as purple as his prose. Normal cancellation perforations, not affecting signature. An attractive example.

This long-term Republican representative from U.S. Grant's adoptive hometown of Galena, Illinois, served this district in Northwestern Illinois for fourteen terms (1933-61). Partly-printed DS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Jo Daviess County, IL, 1926 October 15. Very good. Faint age toning. "Declaration of Intention" document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Naturalization Service for one Andrew Boeckl, a 24-year-old marble worker from Bavaria, Germany, who had arrived in New York in 1924. Most interesting is the printed text noting that "It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to The German Reich" (these last three words inked in) -- but better yet is the following printed text: "I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy." Entirely filled out in Allen's attractive hand in black ink, and at lower right, as clerk of the circuit court, he signs boldly. A delightful, provocative period piece reminiscent of the oaths of allegiance signed by Confederate soldiers at the close of the Civil War. The Third Reich and anarchy statements are classic 1920s, with fascism encroaching upon Europe and anarchists such as Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman capturing the headlines. The polygamy content seems a bit less obvious, no waves of anti-polygamy sentiment sweeping the country, but simply represents a typical post-World War One reaction against extremism of any sort.

This self-styled "nephew" of Mark Twain was actually his third cousin, twice removed, but nevertheless made a career of editing and publishing sentimental, scholarly questionable works about Samuel Clemens such as "Gold Rush Days with Mark Twain" (1930), "Mark Twain and Mussolini" (1934), "My Cousin Mark Twain" (1939) and "Young Sam Clemens" (1942), along with editing the "Mark Twain Quarterly" upon its establishment in 1936 and founding the International Mark Twain Society. Partly-Printed ADS, 1p, 6ĵ" X 2 3/4", Kirkwood, Missouri, 1967 January 15. Check drawn on the First Security Bank in Kirkwood on pale blue stock, filled out and signed entirely in Clemens' large, bold hand in black fineline, made out to John Dos Passos in the amount of five dollars. Usual red inkstamped cancellation. Near fine. DOS PASSOS (1896-1970) was the prolific American novelist best known for his "U.S.A." trilogy. He boldly endorses the check on the verso in blue ballpoint. An interesting pairing of literary figures.

This versatile actress was married to film heartthrob Melvyn Douglas and was also a successful Congresswoman, diplomat and author. Partly-printed DS, 1p, 7ĵ" X 10½", Washington, DC, 1945 May 2. Very good. Minor wear, bit of soiling and couple of acid spots from editorial staples. "Who's Who in America" updating form, consisting of Douglas' typed biographical entry for the 1946-47 edition, bearing several additions in her hand and her full signature in black ink at the close. Also bearing various editors' markings in green, blue and red ink and pencil. Comes with 5 other related typed documents, none signed, from Douglas' "Who's Who" records -- a carbon of the above document, a 2-page mimeographed chronology no doubt sent by Douglas' congressional office, a biographical data form, and so on. A fascinating and unusual, accompanied by a scarce original 1947 glossy 6½" X 8½" news agency photograph of Douglas carrying a basket of groceries to the House of Representatives.

Eisenhower's secretary of defense (1953-57) had unusual qualifications: he served as president of General Motors (1941-53). Partly-printed DS (pencilled initials), 1p, 7ĵ" X 10½", n.p., n.d. [1939 June 12]. Near fine. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who in America" for their 1940-41 edition, printed on light orange stock, with Wilson's clipped entry from the previous edition tipped to the central blank portion. Wilson approves this mini-biography with a bold "OK / C.E.W." This item comes with a fine 7" X 9" glossy news agency photograph of 1953 depicting Wilson addressing newsreel cameras outside the Senate Office Building. His nomination to the cabinet was recommended -- after he agreed to sell off all of his GM stock!

unbound. One page, 8 x 13.5 inches, for use by the Governor in making political appointments, no date, circa 1812. Additionally signed by Rollin C. Mallary as Secretary of State, with the original seal still attached. Damp-stained at the bottom margin with weak folds that have been reinforced with tape on the back. Note: Mallary would become a long-time Representative of Vermont in Congress. Good condition. American Revolutionary War patriot who was a captain in the Green Mountain Boys under Ethan Allan; participated in the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777. He later served as the 6th and 8th Governor of Vermont.

unbound. 1 page, 10.5 x 16 inches, with military vignettes, State of Vermont -- a military appointment, by his Excellency: Captain-General, Governor and Commander in Chief - Cornelius Van Ness, and that: "William Brock is to take charge of the said Company of Cavalry, as 2nd Lieutenant, April 15, 1824." Several small holes along the usual folds with the original embossed seal still intact; otherwise in very good condition. American politician and diplomat of Dutch descent who served as the 10th Governor of Vermont.

Condition: Fine. Partly printed document, accomplished in black ink, docketed on verso. 1 vols. 8vo. Partly printed document, accomplished in black ink, docketed on verso. 1 vols. 8vo.

Condition: very good(-). a transfer of ownership for the vessel, Susanna, in pursuance of an act of the Congress of the United States, completed in the hand of Nathan Richards, ship surveyor at the Port of New London. The document outlines the history of the Susanna and the fact that she was built in Rhode Island in 1797 as a Brig and that James Munsell was the ships Master. In 1799, the Brig was altered to a Ship under the command of Oliver and Charles Fitch. According to the Connecticut Ship Database, 1789-1939, Susanna was 67 feet in length with two masts and with a tonnage of 137 30/95, the same measurements provided in this document. Scalloped, as issued, with tape reinforcement on verso, otherwise very good.

Folio on blue paper; on the verso docketed by the French Consulate at New Orleans. Staining to lower portion, with some ink fading, the governor's signature a little light, but quite legible. Folded (tiny breaks at corner folds, some wear at edge). (#5636).

No Binding. Condition: Very good+ condition. First Edition. One page partly printed document signed by John Canfield Spencer (J.G. Spencer) as Secretary of the Treasury. Dated July 6, 1843, this letter approves the claim in the amount of $996.32 to Warren + Brintnall under the directions contained in the 4th section of the act of Congress of the 7th of July, 1838, entitled "An act to remit the duties upon certain goods destroyed by fire at the late conflagration in the city of New York." Letter is folded into thirds. Signed by Author(s). Autograph.

unbound. 2 pages (front and back), 13 x 8 inches, signed "Ruggles Hubbard" as Sheriff of New York City -- an arrest warrant for two defendants to appear in Mayors Court, September 25, 1815, in part: ".I, Ruggles Hubbard, Sheriff of the City of New York, do hereby assign the within written Bail Bond to the use of the plaintiff (s), to be sued for _____, according to the form of the statute in that case made and provided." Evenly toned with usual folds and a minimum of fraying at the borders; very good condition overall. New York City Sheriff and adventurer who joined his friend General Gregor McGregor's expedition in conquering Spanish Florida (June 29, 1817 - December 23, 1817), culminating in his appointment as Governor of Fernandina. His six-week reign came to an abrupt end after being overthrown by the notorious pirate Luis Aury, who claimed Florida in the name of Mexico.

unbound. 1 page, 4.75 x 7.25 inches, London, February 6, 1745 -- the lower half of an Exchequer receipt (but complete in itself), in part: ".the like sum.lent upon Credit of the said act, and paid of his Majesty's Exchequer the said Sixth Day of February, 1745, as by a Tally, bearing Date the same Day appears: And these together with his, or his Assigns Acquittance, shall be your Discharge herein." Boldly signed by Henry Fox, George Lyttelton, and Richard Arundell as the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury. All three of these men would eventually be knighted. Very good(+) condition. British politician and Secretary of War best remembered for dispatching a large military force under the command of General Braddock to America with the intention of driving the French out of Ohio. Better known as the French and Indian War, the expedition culminated into the annihilation of the General and most of his forces (July 1755). This event would have everlasting consequences for both Britain and the American Colonies as it would cost Fox the office of Prime Minister and also launch the military career of Braddock%u2019s youngest officer, George Washington.

Broadside document, 12 1/8 x 7 5/8 inches. Crude letterpress, probably in, or near Wilson County, located just east of Nashville. "Said county court hath this day bound unto the said ["Geo. W. Scroggon" (sic)] the said orphan ["Johnson Underwood"] now about ["twelve or 13"] years of age . to serve and oblige ["Scroggon" (sic), smudged] in all lawful commands &c. and the said ["Geo. W. Scoggon" (sic)] on his part doth oblige himself to learn the said apprentice the art and mystery of ["tayloring business"] and to provide . diet, clothes, lodgings . and shall teach . ["him"] . to read, write, and cypher, as far as the rule of three, and at the end of ["his] apprenticeship to pay the said apprentice ["a full & complete set of tools and a good suit of clothes"]." Wilson County was first settled in 1797 and William Steele is listed as one of the early settlers. A "Johnson Underwood," of Smith County, appears in several court documents during the 1850s and 1860s as a Tennessee slaveholder; Smith County is adjacent to Wilson County, to the east. Clean splits at folds, neatly repaired on verso. (11130).

1 vols. 4to. 1 vols. 4to. Washington Irving (1783-1859), author of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and one of the first American authors to achieve success on both sides of the Atlantic, was named to the board of the Astor Library in the will of his friend John Jacob Astor, and served as the library's first president util his death. A choice autograph from late in his career. Traces of old mounts on verso (small flaw at top right corner). Very good.