Collection of United States Presidential Autographs....

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A Collection of United States Presidential Autographs, Including a Washington Letter Discussing the Renovation of Mount Vernon, Jefferson's Anxious Inquiry Into the Shipping of New Factory Technology During the War of 1812, James Monroe's Cordial Introduction of James Madison to the Consulate in France to Negotiate the Louisiana Purchase, and Lincoln's Appointment of a New Marine Corps Staff Member Just Weeks After the Beginning of the Civil War

Collection of United States Presidential Autographs. A pinnacle of American autograph collecting, this exceptional collection includes ALSs, ADSs, DSs, and LSs from every President of the United States, the majority during their respective Presidential terms, and virtually all with important associations to the social, political, and cultural milieu of the day. With duplicate signatures of James Buchanan, Grover Cleveland, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Donald Trump.

George Washington Autograph Letter Signed. One page on a bifolium, 9 x 7.25 inches. Mount Vernon, September 23, 1786. Docketed. Letter addressed to Colonel Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, with an additional autograph address panel on the overleaf. Washington here writes to Biddle requesting cloth and nails be sent to Mount Vernon for the upholstering of chairs for the newly built Large Dining Room, the last addition to the Mansion. It reads, in part: "Dear sir: It is sometime since a pair of window curtains were sent to you to get dyed. I should be glad to have them back as soon as an opportunity offers. Let me beg you to send by Mr. Porter (who will deliver you this letter) if he can bring it - or with the curtains if he cannot - 16 yards of stuff of the same king & colour of the curtains to cover 2 dozn. chairs; the front of which will require cloth near 2 1/2 feet...PS. Add if you please 3500 good brass nails for the chairs." Biddle had served with Washington during the Revolution, acting as commissary general at Valley Forge and seeing action at Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth. After the war, he often acted as Washington's agent in Philadelphia. The Large Dining Room began construction in 1774 and was completed shortly after this letter, in 1788. It was in that room, on April 14, 1789, likely in these very same chairs, that Washington received notice from Charles Tomson that he had been unanimously elected the first President of the United States. Paper loss from seal removal upon opening; period folds, light toning.

John Adams Four Language Ship's Passport Signed as President. One partially printed page, 15.5 x 18.5 inches. Philadelphia, February 6, 1798. Full four-language ship's passport in French, Spanish, English, and Dutch. Grants permission for the sloop ship Driver to sail from Philadelphia to Cap-Francais (Haiti) with "sundries" goods. Boldly signed, "John Adams." Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State, C.C. Brown as Deputy Collector for Philadelphia, and Clement Biddle as notary. With the Seal of the United States and the Seal of the City of Philadelphia fully intact. Period folds, split at left on horizontal fold with attempted tape repair, touching text; light edgewear, some tears along folds touching text, tape repairs on verso.

Thomas Jefferson Autograph Letter Signed. One page, 9.75 x 7.75 inches. Monticello, July 2, 1812. Addressed to Ebenezer Herrick, Jefferson requests that Herrick's newly patented variation on Hargreave's "Spinning Jenny" be sent to Monticello by sea immediately. He writes, in part: "Sir: Your favor of June 19 came to hand yesterday...But you must have the goodness to direct some friend going to N. York to call on mr. Gelston for the 3.D. he has returned the machine for further orders on account of the danger of capture by sea; but I desire him to risk it, and if it is taken I must apply to you for another, & try another change. It is the smallness, and presumed simplicity of this machine which makes me anxious to get it, as I expect it will best suit the situation of a family in the country. We have Jennies, & mules & arkright's machines in the neighborhood so that I suppose we shall be able to understand yours. Accept my best wishes & respects. Th: Jefferson." Herrick's new "Vertical Spinner" was first advertised in the Spring of 1812 as an adaption of factory technology on a scale designed for use at home. Jefferson immediately contacted Herrick to secure one for Monticello; however, he had cause for concern over the shipment of the machine. Just two weeks earlier, under President James Madison, the United States declared war on Great Britain, noting especially Britain's continual interference with neutral shipping, the blockade of American ports, and the impressment of American citizens into the British Royal Navy. Despite the start of the War of 1812, Jefferson appeals to Herrick to risk the shipment as he is "anxious to get it." Lightly toned, slight remnant of adhesive from copy along top edge, some shipping along left edge, slight tear through last three letters of signature, light foxing, period folds.

James Madison Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of State. One page on a bifolium, 9.5 x 8 inches. Gray's near Philadelphia, September 22, 1805. Letter addressed to "John Brice Esqr., Dept. Colr. Baltimore" on the overleaf. Free franked by Madison. Docketed. Madison thanks Brice for his importing a selection of wine for him from Lisbon, and asks that the same be conveyed on to Washington, along with "the amount of duties set which I am to remit." The addressee, John Brice, acting as Deputy Collector at the port of Baltimore, has added an itemized list of charges just beneath the address panel, amounting to $102.57 1/2. Lightly foxed and toned, some stray ink to address overleaf, period folds with repairs; some paper loss from seal removal upon opening, though seal remains intact.

James Monroe Autograph Letter Signed as Governor of Virginia. One page, 8.75 x 7.25 inches. Richmond, September 28, 1801. Letter addressed to James Madison, with an additional autograph address panel on the overleaf. On the overleaf is also written, in a different hand, "Mr Madison / Mr Livingston / Cambaceres." Monroe writes, in full: "Dear Sir / I enclose a letter of introduction to the consul Cambaceres, which I by you to present on my part. You will see very many of my acquaintances to whom you will be pleased to present my best regards. I am not aware that a letter to any other would be serviceable as would send one; indeed perhaps this may not, but I send it in hope it may. I by you to accept my best wishes for the success of your mission; that it may prove advantageous to your country & honorable to yourself. / With great esteem believe me / sincerely yours, / Jas. Monroe." This "mission" of which Monroe writes is the United States' attempt to purchase New Orleans from France. After discovering that Spain had transferred Louisiana to France under the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, President Thomas Jefferson, in 1802, sent Robert R. Livingston, U.S. Minister to France, and James Madison, then acting as Secretary of State, to Paris to negotiate the sale. Ultimately, New Orleans, along with a vast swath of territory in North America's interior, was ceded to the United States on April 30, 1803 in what became known as the Louisiana Purchase. Lightly toned, slight remnant of adhesive from copy along top edge.

Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed as President. One page on a bifolium, 8 x 5 inches. "Executive Mansion" [Washington, D.C.]. May 4, 1861. Having assumed the Presidency just two months earlier, Lincoln writes here to the Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles. He states, in full: "My dear Sir, I understand there is a vacancy in the staff of the Marine Corps - Adjutant and Inspector - and that Lieut. Nicholson of the Marine Corps, is well recommended for the place - by Genl Scott, among others. If all this is true, let him be appointed. Yours truly, A. Lincoln." Augustus S. Nicholson was granted the appointment and assumed his new position on May 6, 1861. Lightly toned with some foxing, period folds, blind stamp in upper left corner, pencil notations to overleaf, tape along top edge of same.

For the sake of brevity in the print catalog, we are listing the remaining Presidential Signatures on the next page. For complete descriptions with condition reports, please view the expanded description online at HA.com.

John Quincy Adams Document Signed ("J.Q. Adams") as President. One page, 9.5 x 15.5 inches, no place; January 30, 1827.

Andrew Jackson Autograph Letter Signed ("Andrew Jackson") as President. One page, 11.75 x 7.75 inches, Washington; April 30, 1832.

Martin Van Buren Four Language Ship's Passport Signed ("M Van Buren") as President. One partially printed page, 16.5 x 21 inches, no place; August 25, 1840.

William Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed ("W.H. Harrison") as United States Senator from Ohio. One page, 9.75 x 8 inches, Washington; January 20, 1827.

John Tyler Four Language Ship's Passport Signed ("J. Tyler") as President. One page, 16 x 20.5 inches, no place; October 22, 1842.

James Polk Appointment Signed ("James K. Polk") as President. One page, 9.75 x 15.5 inches, Washington; March 15, 1845.

Zachary Taylor Letter Signed ("Z. Taylor") as Major General of the US Army during the Mexican-American War. One page on a bifolium, 10 x 8 inches, "Headquarters Army of Occupation, Brasos [sic] Island, Texas"; November 25, 1847.

Millard Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed ("M. Fillmore") as a member of the US House of Representatives from New York. One page on a bifolium, 9.5 x 8 inches, Washington; February 13, 1838.

Franklin Pierce Autograph Letter Signed ("Frank. Pierce") as a member of the US House of Representatives from New Hampshire. One page, 10 x 8 inches, "House of Representatives" [Washington, D.C.]; December 28, 1836.

James Buchanan Document Signed ("James Buchanan") as President. One page, partially printed, 10 x 8 inches, Washington; April 28, 1857.

Andrew Johnson Appointment Signed ("Andrew Johnson") as President. One page, 14 x 17 inches, no place; March 22, 1866.

Ulysses S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed ("U.S. Grant"). Three pages on a bifolium, 7 x 4.5 inches, San Francisco, CA; September 28, 1879.

Rutherford B. Hayes Autograph Letter Signed ("Rutherford B. Hayes"). One page, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, "Spiegel Grove", Freemont, Ohio; March 14, 1891.

James Garfield Autograph Letter Signed ("J.A. Garfield"). One page, 8 x 4.75 inches, "House of Representatives" [Washington, D.C.]; February 28, 1876.

Chester A. Arthur Autograph Letter Signed ("Arthur & Gardiner"). One page on a bifolium, 8 x 5 inches, New York; December 12, 1866.

Grover Cleveland Appointment Signed ("Grover Cleveland") as President. One page, printed, 11.5 x 8 inches, no place; March 30, 1887.

Benjamin Harrison Autograph Letter Signed ("Benj. Harrison") as President. One page, 8 x 5 inches, no place; June 29, 1889.

Grover Cleveland Autograph Letter Signed ("Grover Cleveland") as President. One page on a bifolium, 8 x 5 inches, Washington; March 6, 1893.

William McKinley Autograph Letter Signed ("W. McKinley Jr.") as member of the US House of Representatives from Ohio. One page, written on the Committee of Ways and Means letterhead, 9 x 5.5 inches, Washington, D.C.; December 26, 1889.

Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed ("Theodore Roosevelt"), with a handwritten addition. One page, 11 x 8.5 inches, New York; August 16, 1918.

William Howard Taft Autograph Letter Signed ("Wm. H. Taft"). One page, 9.25 x 6 inches, no place; August 27, 1899.

Woodrow Wilson Typed Letter Signed ("Woodrow Wilson") as President. One page on a bifolium, 6.75 x 5.25 inches, "The White House", Washington, [D.C.]; July 19, 1914.

Warren G. Harding Autograph Letter Signed ("W.G. Hardin") as U.S. Senator from Ohio. One page on a bifolium, 7 x 5.25 inches, Washington, D.C.; March 27, 1919.

Calvin Coolidge Autograph Letter Signed ("Calvin Coolidge") as Vice-President. One page, 9 x 7 inches, Washington; September 1, 1921.

Herbert Hoover Typed Letter Signed ("Herbert Hoover"). One page, 10.25 x 7.25 inches, no place; July 21, 1933.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt") as President. One page on a bifolium, 9 x 7 inches, Washington, D.C.; March 23, 1939.

Harry S. Truman Document Signed ("Harry Truman") as President. One page, 9 x 5.75 inches, no place; August 7, 1946.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed ("Ike E.") as Chief of Staff of the Army. One page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington; May 14, 1947.

John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed ("Jack Kennedy") as Senator, with additional autograph inscription below. One page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, D.C.; July 27, 1960.

Lyndon B. Johnson Typed Letter Signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") as President, with an additional autograph inscription. One page, 10.25 x 7 inches, Washington, D.C.; October 8, 1965.

Richard Nixon Typed Letter Signed ("Richard Nixon"). One page, 10.5 x 7.25 inches, San Clemente, CA; September 10, 1976.

Gerald R. Ford Autograph Letter Signed ("Jerry Ford"). One page, 8.5 x 6.25 inches, Rancho Mirage, CA; December 21, 1994 [from envelope].

Jimmy Carter Autograph Letter Signed ("Jimmy Carter") as Governor of Georgia. One page, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, Atlanta; November 26, 1973.

Jimmy Carter Autograph Letter Signed ("Jimmy"). One page, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, Plains, GA; July 10, 1976.

Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed ("Ronald Reagan"). One page, 11 x 8.5 inches, "Pacific Palisades", [CA]; August 29, 1963.

George H.W. Bush Typed Letter Signed ("George Bush") as Vice-President. One page, 4.25 x 6.25 inches, no place; June 17, 1983.

Bill Clinton Typed Letter Signed ("Bill Clinton") as President. One page, 9 x 6.75 inches, Washington, D.C.; May 20, 1997.

George W. Bush Typed Letter Signed ("George Bush") as President-Elect. One page, 11 x 8.5 inches, [Austin: TX]; January 15, 2001.

Barack Obama Partial Time Magazine Signed ("B Obama"). Bifolium, 10.5 x 8 inches, no place; December 10, 2007.

Donald Trump Time Magazine Signed ("D Trump"). 60 pages. Folio, 10.5 x 8 inches, no place; August 31, 2015.

Donald Trump Time Magazine Signed ("D Trump). 64 pages. Folio, 10.5 x 8 inches, no place; January 18, 2016.

Color Photograph Signed by George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Richard Nixon. 8 x 10 inches, [Simi Valley, CA]; [November 5, 1991].

More Information: George Washington Autograph Letter Signed ("Go: Washington"). One page on a bifolium, 9 x 7.25 inches, Mount Vernon; September 23, 1786. Docketed. Letter addressed to Colonel Clement Biddle in Philadelphia, with an additional autograph address panel on the overleaf. Washington here writes to Biddle requesting cloth and nails be sent to Mount Vernon for the upholstering of chairs for the newly built Large Dining Room, the last addition to the Mansion. It reads, in part: "Dear sir: It is sometime since a pair of window curtains were sent to you to get dyed. I should be glad to have them back as soon as an opportunity offers. Let me beg you to send by Mr. Porter (who will deliver you this letter) if he can bring it – or with the curtains if he cannot – 16 yards of stuff of the same king & colour of the curtains to cover 2 dozn. chairs; the front of which will require cloth near 2 1/2 feet...PS. Add if you please 3500 good brass nails for the chairs." Biddle had served with Washington during the Revolution, acting as commissary general at Valley Forge and seeing action at Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth. After the war, he often acted as Washington's agent in Philadelphia. The Large Dining Room began construction in 1774 and was completed shortly after this letter, in 1788. It was in that room, on April 14, 1789, likely in these very same chairs, that Washington received notice from Charles Tomson that he had been unanimously elected the first President of the United States. Paper loss from seal removal upon opening; period folds, light toning.

John Adams Four Language Ship's Passport Signed ("John Adams") as President. One partially printed page, 15.5 x 18.5 inches, Philadelphia; February 6, 1798. Full four-language ship's passport in French, Spanish, English, and Dutch. Grants permission for the sloop ship Driver to sail from Philadelphia to Cap-Francais (Haiti) with "sundries" goods. Boldly signed, "John Adams." Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State, C.C. Brown as Deputy Collector for Philadelphia, and Clement Biddle as notary. With the Seal of the United States and the Seal of the City of Philadelphia fully intact. Period folds, split at left on horizontal fold with attempted tape repair, touching text; light edgewear, some tears along folds touching text, tape repairs on verso.

Thomas Jefferson Autograph Letter Signed ("Th: Jefferson"). One page, 9.75 x 7.75 inches, Monticello; July 2, 1812. Addressed to Ebenezer Herrick, Jefferson requests that Herrick's newly patented variation on Hargreave's "Spinning Jenny" be sent to Monticello by sea immediately. He writes, in part: "Sir: Your favor of June 19 came to hand yesterday...But you must have the goodness to direct some friend going to N. York to call on mr. Gelston for the 3.D. he has returned the machine for further orders on account of the danger of capture by sea; but I desire him to risk it, and if it is taken I must apply to you for another, & try another change. It is the smallness, and presumed simplicity of this machine which makes me anxious to get it, as I expect it will best suit the situation of a family in the country. We have Jennies, & mules & arkright's machines in the neighborhood so that I suppose we shall be able to understand yours. Accept my best wishes & respects. Th: Jefferson." Herrick's new "Vertical Spinner" was first advertised in the Spring of 1812 as an adaption of factory technology on a scale designed for use at home. Jefferson immediately contacted Herrick to secure one for Monticello; however, he had cause for concern over the shipment of the machine. Just two weeks earlier, under President James Madison, the United States declared war on Great Britain, noting especially Britain's continual interference with neutral shipping, the blockade of American ports, and the impressment of American citizens into the British Royal Navy. Despite the start of the War of 1812, Jefferson appeals to Herrick to risk the shipment as he is "anxious to get it." Lightly toned, slight remnant of adhesive from copy along top edge, some shipping along left edge, slight tear through last three letters of signature, light foxing, period folds.

James Madison Autograph Letter Signed ("Jas. Madison") as Secretary of State. One page on a bifolium, 9.5 x 8 inches, Gray's near Philadelphia; September 22, 1805. Letter addressed to "John Brice Esqr., Dept. Colr. Baltimore" on the overleaf. Free franked by Madison. Docketed. Madison thanks Brice for his importing a selection of wine for him from Lisbon, and asks that the same be conveyed on to Washington, along with "the amount of duties set which I am to remit." The addressee, John Brice, acting as Deputy Collector at the port of Baltimore, has added an itemized list of charges just beneath the address panel, amounting to $102.57 1/2. Lightly foxed and toned, some stray ink to address overleaf, period folds with repairs; some paper loss from seal removal upon opening, though seal remains intact.

James Monroe Autograph Letter Signed ("Jas. Monroe") as Governor of Virginia. One page, 8.75 x 7.25 inches, Richmond; September 28, 1801. Letter addressed to James Madison, with an additional autograph address panel on the overleaf. On the overleaf is also written, in a different hand, "Mr Madison / Mr Livingston / Cambaceres." Monroe writes, in full: "Dear Sir / I enclose a letter of introduction to the consul Cambaceres, which I by you to present on my part. You will see very many of my acquaintances to whom you will be pleased to present my best regards. I am not aware that a letter to any other would be serviceable as would send one; indeed perhaps this may not, but I send it in hope it may. I by you to accept my best wishes for the success of your mission; that it may prove advantageous to your country & honorable to yourself. / With great esteem believe me / sincerely yours, / Jas. Monroe." This "mission" of which Monroe writes is the United States' attempt to purchase New Orleans from France. After discovering that Spain had transferred Louisiana to France under the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso, President Thomas Jefferson, in 1802, sent Robert R. Livingston, U.S. Minister to France, and James Madison, then acting as Secretary of State, to Paris to negotiate the sale. Ultimately, New Orleans, along with a vast swath of territory in North America's interior, was ceded to the United States on April 30, 1803 in what became known as the Louisiana Purchase. Lightly toned, slight remnant of adhesive from copy along top edge.

John Quincy Adams Document Signed ("J.Q. Adams") as President. One page, 9.5 x 15.5 inches, no place; January 30, 1827. Land grant for Jacob Dove attesting to full payment received for "the west half of the South west quarter of Section Seventeen, in township three north of range fourteen in the District of Lands offered for sale at Delaware Ohio, containing eighty acres." Signed by John Quincy Adams as President and countersigned by George Graham, here acting as Commissioner of the General Land Office. Docketed and registered. With the white wafer seal of the General Land Office present and intact, barring a small tear. Lightly toned, small hole on left edge, linen tape to verso.

Andrew Jackson Autograph Letter Signed ("Andrew Jackson") as President. One page, 11.75 x 7.75 inches, Washington; April 30, 1832. Letter addressed to his adopted son, Andrew Jackson, Jr., then at home in Tennessee, with discussion regarding Jackson's lifelong friend Judge John Overton; his former Secretary of War, Major Eaton; his ward, Andrew Jackson Hutchings; and his former private secretary, Major Andrew Jackson Donelson. Jackson ends his letter with a loving address: "I pray god to take you in his holy keepings, bless you with health & restore you to your dear little family and me in good health, & pray god bless & prosper you thro life, in all your just pursuits is the prayer of your affectionate father / Andrew Jackson." Written on two half-sheet pages of different paper, both backed with another blank sheet. Toned, some splitting along folds, loss to upper left blank corner (penciled "17").

Martin Van Buren Four Language Ship's Passport Signed ("M Van Buren") as President. One partially printed page, 16.5 x 21 inches, no place; August 25, 1840. Full four-language ship's passport in French, Spanish, English, and Dutch. Grants permission for the barque Winslow to sail from New Bedford to the Indian Ocean, "laden with Provisions, Stores, and Utensils for a whaling voyage." Signed by Van Buren as president. Countersigned by John Forsyth as Secretary of State and William H. Taylor as the Deputy Custom Inspector for the Port of New Bedford. Notarized by John Burrage, with the white wafer seals of the United States (offset) and the Notary office in New Bedford present. Numerous splits along folds, toned some edgewear, some tape repairs to verso.

William Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed ("W.H. Harrison") as United States Senator from Ohio. One page, 9.75 x 8 inches, Washington; January 20, 1827. Letter addressed to the Honorable James Barbour, Esq., then Secretary of War under President John Quincy Adams. Harrison here requests the discharge from the United States Army of one Henry Barker, nephew of Revolutionary War Colonel William Hette. Lightly toned, large tear through blank upper left corner just touching text, small chip to right edge, some smearing of ink, linen tape to verso, tape repairs to verso along folds.

John Tyler Four Language Ship's Passport Signed ("J. Tyler") as President. One page, 16 x 20.5 inches, no place; October 22, 1842. Full four-language ship's passport in French, Spanish, English, and Dutch. Grants permission for the brig Mattapoisett to sail from New Bedford to the Indian Ocean, "laden with Provisions, Stores, and Utensils for a whaling voyage." Signed by John Tyler as President. Countersigned by Daniel Webster as Secretary of State and William H. Taylor as the Deputy Customs Inspector for the Port of New Bedford. Notarized by John Burrage, with the white wafer seals of the United States (offset) and the Notary office in New Bedford present. Period folds with some splitting along bottom edge, chipping to same, a few stains along folds, scattered staining to verso, linen tape to same, lightly toned.

James Polk Appointment Signed ("James K. Polk") as President. One page, 9.75 x 15.5 inches, Washington; March 15, 1845. Appointment of Martin F. Revell as Deputy Postmaster at Annapolis for the term of four years. Signed by James Polk. Countersigned by James Buchanan as Secretary of State. With the white wafer Presidential Seal present. Period folds, lightly toned, small tear at top edge expertly repaired, linen tape to verso, remnant of adhesive along edges visible on verso.

Zachary Taylor Letter Signed ("Z. Taylor") as Major General of the US Army during the Mexican-American War. One page on a bifolium, 10 x 8 inches, "Headquarters Army of Occupation, Brasos [sic] Island, Texas"; November 25, 1847. Letter addressed to Master Charles Reynolds in Maumee City, Ohio. In it, Taylor offers sage advice to a young patriot, writing: "I admire the patriotism of yourself and friends, and at the proper time hope you and your companions will be equally able and prepared to serve your country in the Cabinet and the field." Soiled along edges, lightly toned, with period folds, a few splits, scattered staining, linen tape to verso, a few scattered pencil notations.

Millard Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed ("M. Fillmore") as a member of the US House of Representatives from New York. One page on a bifolium, 9.5 x 8 inches, Washington; February 13, 1838. Letter addressed to his law partners in Buffalo, NY, Nathan K. Hall and Solomon G. Haven. In it, Fillmore discusses two NY Chancery Court cases and requests assistance in understanding the potential consequences of both. Period folds, lightly toned along edges, linen tape to verso.

Franklin Pierce Autograph Letter Signed ("Frank. Pierce") as a member of the US House of Representatives from New Hampshire. One page, 10 x 8 inches, "House of Representatives" [Washington, D.C.]; December 28, 1836. Letter addressed to Gilman Marsten discussing the Engineering Corps of the day. He writes, in part: "...I have to state that the officers in the engineer corps are at this time selected exclusively from the graduates of the Military Academy at West Point." Docketed. Some separation to folds, adhesive remnant along top edge from copy, blind stamp at top right (illegible), lightly toned.

James Buchanan Document Signed ("James Buchanan") as President. One page, partially printed, 10 x 8 inches, Washington; April 28, 1857. The document reads, in part: "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to the Envelope of a letter addressed to His Excellency the President of Guatemala, accrediting Mr. William E. Venable as Minister Resident of the United States to that Republic." Unfortunately, Mr. Venable died of cholera en route to his post and never had the opportunity to officially assume his post. Period folds, lightly toned, a few scattered ink blots, tape affixed variously along edges, pencil notations to verso.

Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed ("A. Lincoln") as President. One page on a bifolium, 8 x 5 inches, "Executive Mansion" [Washington, D.C.]; May 4, 1861. Having assumed the Presidency just two months earlier, Lincoln writes here to the Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles. He states, in full: "My dear Sir, I understand there is a vacancy in the staff of the Marine Corps – Adjutant and Inspector – and that Lieut. Nicholson of the Marine Corps, is well recommended for the place – by Genl Scott, among others. If all this is true, let him be appointed. Yours truly, A. Lincoln." Augustus S. Nicholson was granted the appointment and assumed his new position on May 6, 1861. Lightly toned with some foxing, period folds, blind stamp in upper left corner, pencil notations to overleaf, tape along top edge of same.

Andrew Johnson Appointment Signed ("Andrew Johnson") as President. One page, 14 x 17 inches, no place; March 22, 1866. Partially printed document for the appointment of Charles F. Swift as Collector of the Customs for the District of Barnstable in the State of Massachusetts. Signed by Andrew Johnson. Countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch. Some separation at folds touching text, lightly toned and foxed, adhesive remnants along top edge, pencil marks to verso, tape repairs along folds to same.

Ulysses S. Grant Autograph Letter Signed ("U.S. Grant"). Three pages on a bifolium, 7 x 4.5 inches, San Francisco, CA; September 28, 1879. Letter addressed to his brother-in-law, Abel R. Corbin, discussing his travels through the West upon his return from Japan. He writes, in part: "We arrived here a week ago yesterday...you see the magnificent ovation the people of California have given me! It is a little hard on me, but very clever on [sic] them, and I appreciate it highly. On Tuesday we start for the Yosemite and on our return go to Oregon...I do not think we will be going east of Chicago before the holidays, but when I do go one of the first places will be to Jersey City to see mother and all of you. My whole trip has been one of great interest, and I am glad that it has not been marred by any thing that has taken place in landing on our own shores. I shall always retain pleasant recollections of the cordial treatment I have received everywhere, but will appreciate none more highly than my reception by our own people." Following the end of his Presidency in 1877, Grant and his wife went on a "world tour" that brought them into contact with such dignitaries and notables as Queen Victoria, Pope Leo XIII, and Otto von Bismarck. His final stop took him through China and Japan, where he met the Chinese regent, Prince Kung, and Viceroy, Li Hongzhang, both of whom asked Grant to help mediate an ongoing dispute with Japan over the Ryukyu Islands. Grant met with Emperor Meiji in Japan shortly thereafter, earning his respect and entering into private discussions with him about the matter. Though Grant argued for peaceful arbitration, he was only able to get negotiations started before he returned to the United States, landing in San Francisco on September 20, 1879. Period folds, lightly toned and soiled.

Rutherford B. Hayes Autograph Letter Signed ("Rutherford B. Hayes"). One page, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, "Spiegel Grove", Freemont, Ohio; March 14, 1891. Letter addressed to General John Willock Noble, then serving as Secretary of the Interior under President Benjamin Harrison, discussing an appointment. Docketed and marked private. Lightly toned, period folds, tape along top edge of verso.

James Garfield Autograph Letter Signed ("J.A. Garfield"). One page, 8 x 4.75 inches, "House of Representatives" [Washington, D.C.]; February 28, 1876. Letter addressed to General Joseph Roswell Hawley, former Governor of Connecticut and soon to be elected to the Senate. Here, Garfield requests Hawley consider J.D. Bradley for appointment to the Centennial Building at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. With additional autograph address panel on the reverse. Docketed. Toned, blind stamp in upper right corner, tape to top edge, pencil notations to verso, adhesive remnant to same.

Chester A. Arthur Autograph Letter Signed ("Arthur & Gardiner"). One page on a bifolium, 8 x 5 inches, New York; December 12, 1866. Letter addressed to A.K. Farley, Esq., from the Law Office of Arthur and Gardiner, with their embossed blind stamp to the upper left corner. Having heard nothing from Farley in regards to the accounting of one Mrs. Covert, Arthur instructs Farley that "we have been instructed to prosecute this matter without delay & we must move for a citation from the Surrogate, unless we have notice from you soon." Additional ink inscription in another hand on the bottom of the third page. Lightly toned and soiled, tape remnants to overleaf, pencil notations to same, small slit at bottom of crease.

Grover Cleveland Appointment Signed ("Grover Cleveland") as President. One page, printed, 11.5 x 8 inches, no place; March 30, 1887. Document signed by Grover Cleveland during his first term as President, appointing Cecil Clay as Trustee of the Reform School of the District of Columbia for a three-year term. Countersigned by US Attorney General Augustus Hill Garland. With the seal of the Department of Justice present. Lightly toned and soiled, faint tape remnant at bottom, a few stray marks to verso, period folds.

Benjamin Harrison Autograph Letter Signed ("Benj. Harrison") as President. One page, 8 x 5 inches, no place; June 29, 1889. Letter addressed to General John Willock Noble, recently appointed as Secretary of the Interior. In it, Harrison requests: "Please given Genl Browne who represents the strongest Repub District in our State a hearing & see if you can meet his wishes on one or two matters. Yours Sincerely Benj. Harrison." Noble has added underneath, "Referred him to Genl Shields." Docketed. Period folds, lightly toned and soiled, tape remnants to top edge of verso.

Grover Cleveland Autograph Letter Signed ("Grover Cleveland") as President. One page on a bifolium, 8 x 5 inches, Washington; March 6, 1893. Here, Cleveland, having just been elected to his second term, accepts the resignation of General John Willock Noble as Secretary of the Interior. He writes, in full: "Sir: Your resignation of the office of Secretary of the Interior is hereby accepted to take effect upon the qualification of your successor. Respectfully, Grover Cleveland." Some separation along folds, lightly toned and soiled, tape to overleaf with pencil notations to same, pin holes in upper left corner.

William McKinley Autograph Letter Signed ("W. McKinley Jr.") as member of the US House of Representatives from Ohio. One page, written on the Committee of Ways and Means letterhead, 9 x 5.5 inches, Washington, D.C.; December 26, 1889. Letter addressed to John Willock Noble, then Secretary of the Interior. In it, McKinley introduces U.S. Marshall of Utah Elias H. Parsons to Noble, stating that he "wants to have a talk with you on public matters. I will be glad of you to give him an audience." Parsons served as U.S. Marshall of Utah from 1889-1892. Docketed. Some separation along folds, lightly toned, tape repairs to verso, pencil notations to same.

Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed ("Theodore Roosevelt"), with a handwritten addition. One page, 11 x 8.5 inches, New York; August 16, 1918. Typed on The Kansas City Star letterhead, for whom Roosevelt wrote a series of war-time editorials. Addressed to his close friend Dr. William S. Rainsford, Roosevelt mourns the loss of his son, Quentin, a U.S. pilot killed behind enemy lines in Germany on July 14, 1918. Only one month later, Roosevelt writes here, in full: "My dear Doctor: I thank you for your letter and appreciate it. I liked Cotty Peabody's personal tribute to Quentin. May good fortune be with your gallant boys. Faithfully yours, Theodore Roosevelt." Roosevelt and Rainsford developed a close friendship through common interests, which included big-game hunting, "muscular Christianity" and the need for social, religious, and cultural reform. Rainsford evidently brought Endicott "Cotty" Peabody's tribute to Quentin to Roosevelt's attention; Quentin attended Peabody's school at Groton in Massachusetts, as did the rest of Roosevelt's children. Quite a moving letter, written to a close friend in his time of extreme grief, one from which he never fully recovered. Period folds, lightly toned with some staining, minor chipping along edges, tape remnants on verso, pencil notations to same.

William Howard Taft Autograph Letter Signed ("Wm. H. Taft"). One page, 9.25 x 6 inches, no place; August 27, 1899. Written on letterhead of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Letter addressed to George Leonard, a fellow judge of the Sixth Circuit. Taft here discusses the payment of a premium to the National Benefit Life Insurance Company, and requests that Leonard wait to cash the check until after his salary draft in early September. He ends with a PS: "We'll try Judiciary next year. It's too late for this year." Accompanied by the original envelope, addressed to George Leonard. Period folds, lightly toned, adhesive remnant to verso, pin holes along right side.

Woodrow Wilson Typed Letter Signed ("Woodrow Wilson") as President. One page on a bifolium, 6.75 x 5.25 inches, "The White House", Washington, [D.C.]; July 19, 1914. A beautifully affectionate letter addressed to his daughter, very likely his youngest, Eleanor. Wilson writes, in full: "My dear, sweet Little Daughter, I promptly read the article and sent it on to Mr. Ward. The sweet letter which accompanied it touched me very deeply. I think you cannot know how such love helps and strengthens me, or with how tender and devoted a love it is returned. I admire and love you with all my heart, you splendid little girl. I am so glad you are having such a rest and such good times! We are all as usual. Cousin Mary is coming on famously; dear mother is progressing steadily (though, oh! How slowly); and the struggle with Congress is no more strenuous than usual. All united with me in unmeasured messages of love, and in warm greetings to the interesting and generous friends with whom you are staying. Your loving father, Woodrow Wilson." Though he is obviously in good spirits here, sadly, Wilson's wife, Ellen, and Eleanor's "dear mother" died from Bright's disease just two weeks later, devastating the family. Lightly toned, faint staining to overleaf, tape to same.

Warren G. Harding Autograph Letter Signed ("W.G. Hardin") as U.S. Senator from Ohio. One page on a bifolium, 7 x 5.25 inches, Washington, D.C.; March 27, 1919. Written on United States Senate letterhead, addressed to Maurice Jacobs of Avondale, Ohio. Harding writes, in full: "My dear Mr. Jacobs: I am very glad to comply with your request and also express to you my best wishes. Sincerely, W.G. Harding." Accompanied by the original envelope, addressed by Harding. Lightly toned, period folds, tape to overleaf.

Calvin Coolidge Autograph Letter Signed ("Calvin Coolidge") as Vice-President. One page, 9 x 7 inches, Washington; September 1, 1921. Letter addressed to Frederick Siepel of East Dedham, Massachusetts, written on the Vice-President's letterhead, thanking Siepel for his letter. Accompanied by the original envelope addressed by Coolidge to Siepel. Toned and lightly foxed, remnant of mounting to verso somewhat seeping through, tape to verso.

Herbert Hoover Typed Letter Signed ("Herbert Hoover"). One page, 10.25 x 7.25 inches, no place; July 21, 1933. Letter addressed to George Olmstead of Des Moines, Iowa, and typed on Hoover's personal letterhead just months after leaving office. Hoover writes, in part: "I have been long convinced that the hope of the Republican Party lay in its younger members, and I am more glad to see that you are continuing your activities. Not alone is the next generation being asked to pay for the sins of this generation, but I am afraid will have its opportunities enormously limited in the underlying policies now in force." Towards the end of his Presidency, in 1932, Hoover had asked Olmstead to direct the activities of the Young Republican Division of the Republican Party. Even after Hoover lost the election in 1932, Olmstead continued to direct the Division until it eventually evolved into the Young Republican National Federation, with him as its first President. Marked "Personal" by Hoover. Period folds, faint rust stain to upper left corner, adhesive remnants to verso, a few stray pencil marks to same.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt") as President. One page on a bifolium, 9 x 7 inches, Washington, D.C.; March 23, 1939. Printed on White House letterhead and addressed to Admiral Claude C. Bloch, then serving as Commander in Chief of the U.S. Fleet on the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. Here, Roosevelt discusses the preparation of anti-aircraft practices, along with naval exercises, likely in response to the gathering storm clouds of war. Roosevelt writes, in full: "My dear Claude: Thank you very much for your kind note of March seventeenth. I was very much interested in the information your note contained concerning the progress made in recent anti-aircraft practices. Particular proficiency in this branch of gunnery is a matter in which I am extremely interested, as you undoubtedly know. I shall be most pleased to have a copy of the remarks made at the Critique following Fleet Problem Twenty. It was a source of regret to me that time did not permit me to be present at the Critique. I feel certain that the Fleet with continue its present high state of efficiency under your guidance and I wish for you all the happiness and success in the future. Very sincerely yours, Franklin D. Roosevelt." Admiral Bloch would later command the Fourteenth Naval District at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack. Binder holes at the top, lightly toned, adhesive on overleaf.

Harry S. Truman Document Signed ("Harry Truman") as President. One page, 9 x 5.75 inches, no place; August 7, 1946. Joint Congressional Resolution, signed by Truman, honoring Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address by establishing "Dedication Day," to be held on November 19 each year. The resolution reads, in part: "That the President of the United States is requested to proclaim November 19, 1946 as Dedication Day and to suggest that the address be read on that day in public assemblages throughout the United States and its possessions, on our ships at sea and wherever the American flag flies." Toned, faintly foxed, stain at lower edge professionally removed, linen tape to verso.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed ("Ike E.") as Chief of Staff of the Army. One page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington; May 14, 1947. Typed on War Department, Chief of Staff letterhead. Letter addressed to Captain Kay Summersby, Eisenhower's chauffeur during World War II and later his secretary. Here, Eisenhower discusses Summersby's restlessness in continuing with the Women's Army Corps (WAC), suggesting she stay in her position until something definite turns up, "and of course it is a highly respected position." Eisenhower goes on to note the pressure of his duties post-war, his hope to get away to go fishing with a friend (General Smith), and the impending marriage of his son, John. He ends with an autograph postscript: "Tex Lee has a baby boy – named "Dwight D Eisenhower Lee" – Laugh that off!" Lee served Eisenhower as a military aide throughout World War II, managing his personal affairs, accompanying him in his travels abroad, and helping organize his offices in North Africa and Western Europe. Though the extent of Einsenhower's personal relationship with the addressee, Summersby, is heavily debated, Eisenhower did keep up a regular correspondence with her after the war, often giving her news and fatherly advice. Despite Eisenhower's arguments and advice here, Summersby received her discharge papers a scant two months later. Accompanied by the original envelope. Period folds, pencil notation to top, adhesive to verso.

John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed ("Jack Kennedy") as Senator, with additional autograph inscription below. One page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, D.C.; July 27, 1960. Letter addressed to the Honorable A. Willis Robertson, at that time a Senator for Virginia, shortly after Kennedy accepted the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination. Robertson had written Kennedy a week earlier, on July 19, 1960, a carbon copy of which is present here, congratulating him on his nomination and promising support for him in the Senate. He goes on to note, however, that he "cannot endorse and support the civil rights plank that was written into our Party platform over the protests of the delegates from Virginia and other Southern States." Kennedy replies here quite deftly: "Dear Willis: I understand the problem the platform presents to you. I do hope it will be possible for us to work together in the fall, and I look forward to seeing you after the 8th of next month. With every good wish. Sincerely, John F. Kennedy." Kennedy adds in an autograph postscript: "Thank you for your frank letter. I do hope we can carry Virginia, and your help would be invaluable." This letter offers rare insight into the intraparty discord that Kennedy would continually face throughout his remaining career regarding the most pressing political issue of his day. Accompanied by an LOA from James Spence Authentication, a PSA/LOA, and a COA from University Archives. Period folds, staple holes at upper left corner of letter and carbon copy.

Lyndon B. Johnson Typed Letter Signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") as President, with an additional autograph inscription. One page, 10.25 x 7 inches, Washington, D.C.; October 8, 1965. Letter addressed to Senator John L. McClellan for Arkansas, then the Chairman of the Committee on Government Operations. Johnson discusses here the pending 1965 Brooks Act, which would ultimately change the way the U.S. government acquired compute equipment. He writes, in part: "Federal expenditures for automatic data processing now exceed $3 billion. I am convinced that we can realize significant savings through improved coordination and management of this costly equipment. Early enactment of H.R. 4845, which is now pending before your Committee, would assist us materially in accomplishing needed improvements and make possible substantial savings. H.R. 4845 has my full support." Johnson then adds this personal postscript: "John – I would be very grateful if you could see the Director of the Budget on this if you have any doubts. This is the bill we talked about when we talked of Oren Harris. It will save us some money. I am filling time and will see you in a few days – L." Throughout the 1960s and 70s, the Federal Government was the single biggest buyer of automated data processing equipment in the world. However, lack of standardization resulted in thousands of hours of unused computer time, which essentially amounted to wasted money. Jack Brooks, a member of the House of Representatives from Texas and one of the few present on Air Force One when Johnson was sworn in as President following Kennedy's assassination, recognized the need for competitive bidding for federal computer contracts and assisted in drafting the Brooks Act. The act, passed in 1972, required that the Federal Government select engineering and architecture firms, which included computer companies, based on competency, qualifications, and experience rather than price. In this way, competitive bidding often lowered the overall price of equipment and centralized the management of information technology. Though much of what the Brooks Act established was repealed by further legislation in the 1990s, the act set a baseline for government procurement and opened the federal market for thousands of companies. Period folds, linen tape to verso, edges lightly toned.

Richard Nixon Typed Letter Signed ("Richard Nixon"). One page, 10.5 x 7.25 inches, San Clemente, CA; September 10, 1976. Letter addressed to Nicholas A. Ambrose of Brooklyn, NY. Nixon here expresses his gratitude to Ambrose for his concern regarding Mrs. Nixon's late illness, and provides a full report on her improving health. Accompanied by the original envelope, additionally signed by Nixon. Period folds, lightly toned, tape to verso.

Gerald R. Ford Autograph Letter Signed ("Jerry Ford"). One page, 8.5 x 6.25 inches, Rancho Mirage, CA; December 21, 1994 [from envelope]. Written on Ford's personal stationary with the Presidential Seal stamped at the top. Letter addressed to Edward L. Barner in Los Angeles. Here, Ford thanks Barner for the Christmas basket sent on from Harry and David, with best wishes for the Holiday season. Accompanied by the original envelope, additionally signed by Ford. Period folds, lightly toned, remnant of adhesive to verso.

Jimmy Carter Autograph Letter Signed ("Jimmy Carter") as Governor of Georgia. One page, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, Atlanta; November 26, 1973. Unaddressed, Carter here, in a moment of rare familiarity, discusses his experiences of Christmas as a child. He writes, in full: "Growing up on a farm without electricity or running water did not lessen the joy & excitement of Christmas for me. Our tree was always a cedar, chosen by us children early during the year from hundreds growing in our woods & cut in a kind of ceremony the week before Christmas. We stood the tree in a bucket of wet sand away from the fireplace, & decorated it with paper chains, strings of popcorn, small candy canes, some tinfoil, cycles, & a few shiny bells. Reflections from the wood fire provided the illumination. Jimmy Carter." Light edgewear, tape remnants to verso.

Jimmy Carter Autograph Letter Signed ("Jimmy"). One page, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, Plains, GA; July 10, 1976. Letter addressed to Eppie Lederer of Chicago. Carter writes, in full: "To Eppie Lederer, Thank you for your good letter. It meant a lot to me. I want you to meet my mother, especially. Love, Jimmy." Lederer is better known under her pen name Ann Landers. Writing for the Chicago Sun-Times, Lederer produced over 47 years of content in her advice column, printed in hundreds of newspapers, and providing advice to thousands. Jimmy Carter was one of those who sought her advice and thanks her here. Accompanied by the original envelope. Period folds, else good.

Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed ("Ronald Reagan"). One page, 11 x 8.5 inches, "Pacific Palisades", [CA]; August 29, 1963. Typed on Reagan's personal letterhead and addressed to Mr. W. Glynn Roehr of Neenah, Wisconsin. Reagan here responds to Roehr's request for reference sources for, arguably, his most famous speech, "A Time for Choosing." Roehr had previously written to Whitman Daniels, editor of Monitor, with these questions along with a request for 100 copies of the speech as lately printed in Monitor. Daniels responded to Roehr's request on August 20, 1964 (letter included here), forwarding questions regarding reference sources for Reagan's speech to Reagan himself. Reagan enclosed a bibliography (not here), along with passing mentions of two publications he used for gathering information: Human Events and National Review. Evidently, Roehr received and acted on Reagan's reply, for he sent another letter to the editor, Daniels, requesting permission to reprint "A Time for Choosing" in the local newspapers in Wisconsin and help spread Reagan's message. "The Speech" was a pivotal turning point in Reagan's life as he closed out his acting career and began a long career of public speaking and, later, political campaigning. The speech was delivered in various forms to different audiences, printed in a number of American newspapers, magazines, and journals, and, finally, given during the 1964 Presidential campaign on behalf of Republican candidate Barry Goldwater. Because of the power of his speech, Reagan was asked by the Republican Party to run for Governor of California – he served two terms and, eventually, won the Presidency. Lightly toned, else good.

George H.W. Bush Typed Letter Signed ("George Bush") as Vice-President. One page, 4.25 x 6.25 inches, no place; June 17, 1983. Letter addressed to Barnee Beerskin, band leader for the Washington Redskins and, later, a public relations executive and strong support of George H.W. Bush during his 1980 campaign for the Presidency. Bush writes, in full: "Dear Barnee: Thanks for that nice letter of June 8. I appreciated your thoughtfulness in sending the article from the Maui News. I've written to Sam Pryor and have enclosed a copy of my letter to him. Take care, and keep in touch. Sincerely, George Bush." With the seal of the Vice-President in the upper left corner. Light edgewear, tape remnant to verso.

Bill Clinton Typed Letter Signed ("Bill Clinton") as President. One page, 9 x 6.75 inches, Washington, D.C.; May 20, 1997. Typed on official White House letterhead and addressed to Reverend Stan Easty of Elizabeth City, NC. Here, Clinton thanks Easty for his letter and mentions the current excitement surrounding the recent unveiling and dedication of the FDR Memorial, along with an expression of sincere thanks for Easty and his family's support. Blind stamp embossed Seal of the President of the United States at top. Lightly creased, adhesive and tape remnants to verso.

George W. Bush Typed Letter Signed ("George Bush") as President-Elect. One page, 11 x 8.5 inches, [Austin: TX]; January 15, 2001. Letter addressed to Ms. Clara Ruvolo just days before Bush is sworn into office as the 43rd President of the United States. Bush writes, in full: "Dear Ms. Ruvolo, Dick Cheney and I want to thank you for all you have done for us. Your leadership, energy, and generous commitment of time were crucial to our campaign's success. I am grateful for your hard work and honored you were on my team. I look forward to leading our great country. Sincerely, George Bush." Accompanied by the original envelope. Period folds, adhesive staining to recto and verso, tape along top edge of verso.

Barack Obama Partial Time Magazine Signed ("B Obama"). Bifolium, 10.5 x 8 inches, no place; December 10, 2007. Accompanied by a COA from Sports Ave. Light edgewear; sealed with tape at the top.

Donald Trump Time Magazine Signed ("D Trump"). 60 pages. Folio, 10.5 x 8 inches, no place; August 31, 2015. Accompanied by a PSA/COA. Light edgewear; final leaf and rear wrapper sealed with tape at the top, small tear to top of final leaf.

Donald Trump Time Magazine Signed ("D Trump). 64 pages. Folio, 10.5 x 8 inches, no place; January 18, 2016. Accompanied by a PSA/COA. Light edgewear; rear wrapper with tape at top.

Color Photograph Signed by George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, and Richard Nixon. 8 x 10 inches, [Simi Valley, CA]; [November 5, 1991]. Superb color photograph taken as the dedication ceremony for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The library was opened to the public the following day, November 6, and currently contains about 50 million papers, a replica of the Oval Office, and interactive videos, photographs, films, and mementos from Reagan's acting career. Faint staining to lower edge, adhesive tape to verso.