‎Autographes‎

‎CUMMINGS, Homer S. (1870-1956)‎

‎Signature‎

‎This attorney and Democratic political figure served three-times as mayor of Stamford Connecticut and became Franklin Roosevelt's first attorney general serving from 1933 to 1939; he transformed and modernized law enforcement in the Justice Department and acted as a staunch ally to FDR in his "New Deal" programs. Bold handsome signature in blue ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. typed date December 1933 at lower left. Fine. As was his department's habit the words "AUTOGRAPH OF" are typed at upper left and he signs at center just above a typed "ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES." A superb early example from early in his cabinet member tenure. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40783

‎BAKER, Newton D. (1871-1937)‎

‎Typed Note Signed‎

‎This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor 1912-15 but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War 1916-21 during the tumultuous World War One years. TNS 1p 8" X 10¼" Washington DC 30 April 1920. Addressed to Joseph Cummings Chase 1891-1954. Very good. Lightly age toned with original folds. On "War Department" letterhead Baker thanks this noted artist for "the copy of 'Soldiers All' and keenly appreciate your kindness in sending it to me. It is a book which I shall treasure very highly and there will be many happy days when I shall refer to it and recall the friendships and stirring efforts of those whom you have so happily preserved for us." Boldly signed with his usual diminutive signature. Chase had been commissioned by the A.E.F. to paint portraits of commanding generals and hero doughboys and these were published in the 1920 book "Soldiers All: Portraits and Sketches of the Men of the A.E.F." New York: George H. Doran Company. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40802

‎ROOT, Elihu (1845-1937), et al.‎

‎Signatures‎

‎This versatile New York attorney and statesman served as Secretary of War 1899-1904 Secretary of State 1905-09 and U.S. Senator 1909-15; among his many achievements was the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in establishing relations between Japan and Latin America. Signature along with ten others on a 4½" X 5½" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning. Root signs large and bold in brown ink near the center of this sheet. Three sign above him: CHARLES C. BEAMAN 1840-1900 New York attorney appointed in 1870 the first-ever Solicitor General of the United States to adjudicate loss claims caused by Confederate raider ships in the Civil War; JOHN E. PARSONS 1829-1915 New York attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1900-01; PAUL FULLER 1848-1915 one of the founders of Fordham University Law School and its first dean. Seven sign below him: HORACE E. DEMING 1850-1930 New York attorney; CHARLES C. NADAL - New York attorney; ARTHUR VON BRIESEN 1843-1920 German-born American attorney and philanthropist; ELGIN R.L. GOULD 1860-1915 Canadian social scientist educator and first head coach of Johns Hopkins University's lacrosse team; HENRY R. KUNHARDT SR. 1826-; JOSEPH LAROCQUE 1831-1908 New York Attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1884-85; WILLIAM B. HORNBLOWER 1851-1914 New York jurist nominated by President Grover Cleveland for the U.S. Supreme Court but rejected by Senate. Why these eleven particular legal luminaries signed this sheet is unknown since it's been separated from whatever document it was once a part of -- but it's intriguing to note that in 1897 a nonpartisan political party called the Citizens Union was formed in New York its goal to promote good government and fight the growing influence of political machines such as Tammany Hall. All eleven were members at its founding half of them serving on the executive and other committees. Chances that the document was produced in connection with this watchdog organization are good. An interesting unusual scarce assemblage. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40842

‎DEWEY Thomas E. 1902 71‎

‎Signature / Unsigned Photograph‎

‎This New York City district attorney and Republican politician served as New York's 47th governor 1943-54; he was a presidential contender in 1940 although the nod was given to Wendell Willkie instead but in 1944 was the Republican's candidate against FDR. Bold full signature in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" penny postcard n.p. n.y. postal cancellation 20 October 1937. Near fine. Dewey signs the blank lower left corner of a typed signature request from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 of Cleveland Ohio. Writing Dewey as New York City prosecutor Gates notes: "After reading a great deal about your great work in New York I am taking the liberty of asking for your autograph" -- adding earnestly "Please send it to me for my small collection surely needs it!" Accompanied by a superb glossy 9" X 7" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos depicting a smiling Dewey standing alongside his wife as she signed a large open book on a table. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dates this image 6 October 1951 and titles it "Governor's Lady Insures Eligibility to Vote" describing the scene: "Mrs. Thomas E. Dewey is shown signing the book as she registered at Public School 18 this morning. Looking on are Governor Dewey and election board chairman." An exceptionally early Dewey signature from his "Gangbuster" days as a special prosecutor. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40815

‎LIVERMORE, Mary A. (1820-1905)‎

‎Signature / Unsigned Portrait‎

‎This prominent women's rights advocate journalist abolitionist and temperance movement advocate was one of the leading lights in 19th century reforms along with such figures as Julia Ward Howe and Lucy Stone. Bold and nice "Mrs. Mary A. Livermore / Boston" in brown ink on a heavy stock 3¼" X 1 3/4" card n.y. Very good. Small glue stain at lower right not affecting signature; mounting traces on verso. Undated but likely of 1870s or '80s vintage. Accompanied by a superb heavy stock 5¼" X 8" steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of an older Livermore published by A.D. Worthington & Co. Hartford CT -- likely the frontispiece to her 1889 memoir "My Story of the War: A Woman's Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as Nurse in the Union Army and in Relief Work at Home in Hospitals Camps and at the Front During the War of the Rebellion." A handsome pair. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40833

‎SANDERS, Everett (1882-1950)‎

‎Typed Letter Signed / Unsigned Photograph‎

‎This Indiana attorney and politician served his state in Congress from 1917 to 1925 then was appointed President Calvin Coolidge's personal secretary during his second term; Herbert Hoover appointed him chairman of the Republican National Committee in 1932 a post he filled until 1934. Brief TLS 1p 6¼" X 9¼" Washington DC 1925 December 12. Very good. Faintly age toned. On "The White House" letterhead Sanders grants a favor to a former Illinois congressman: "I am enclosing not present! a letter which the President has addressed in his own hand to your friend Mr. A.W. Hannah of Chicago. You will appreciate how seldom the President is able to write letters of this kind because of the time it would take. However he was very glad to comply with Mr. Hannah's request made through you. The letter is being sent unfolded in case he should desire to have it framed." Bold full signature in brown ink. Alexander W. Hannah was a Chicago businessman and well-known autograph collector of this period and clearly took advantage of a friendship with an ex-representative to call in a favor. One wonders what it was that President Coolidge wrote out by hand! With original unstamped White House envelope addressed to Hannah. Also accompanied by a superb glossy 8½" X 6½" black and white news agency photograph depicting Sanders and a half dozen men standing around the newly-planted gravestone of Calvin Coolidge. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso titles this "In Memoriam -- Republican Leaders Pay Tribute to Coolidge" and dates it 3 August 1934 describing the scene: "Impressive ceremonies were held today. at the gravesite of President Calvin Coolidge to mark the eleventh anniversary of his elevation to the presidency. In this photograph a group of state and national Republican leaders are pictured placing a wreath on the grave of their late leader." It then lists the senators and representatives pictured among them "Everett Sanders former Republican National Committee chairman and secretary to President Coolidge is placing the wreath." A fine pair. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40862

‎BUMPERS, Dale (1925-2016)‎

‎Signature‎

‎This powerful southern Democrat nicknamed "Dandy Dale" by "Time" magazine for having "one speech a shoeshine and a smile" and "Giant Killer" by others for his ability to defeat strong incumbents served Arkansas as its 38th governor 1971-75 and U.S. senator 1975-99. Bold signature in black fineline on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1979 March 1 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a modern reproduction of a delightful Jon Kennedy editorial cartoon showing this cartoonist sitting at his drafting table in front of a half-finished portrait of Bumpers gazing at a couple of photographs of Bumpers and thanking to himself "he's tough. no glasses no moustache no big mouth or ears -- why he's almost handsome. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40553

‎LAMONT, Daniel Scott (1851-1905)‎

‎Letter Signed‎

‎Grover Cleveland's private secretary while governor of New York continued in this capacity when Cleveland was elected U.S. president in 1885 then was named his Secretary of War during his second term 1893-97. LS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 8" Washington DC 1888 May 28. Addressed to Charles D. Palmer. Very good. Faint original folds. On blue-imprinted "Executive Mansion" letterhead Lamont does something he no doubt did on countless occasions on the president's behalf: Decline an invitation this time from the persistent mayor of Lowell Massachusetts. In part: "The President directs me to. thank you for the courtesy of the invitation conveyed therein to go to Lowell on June 6th upon the occasion of the visit there of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. He has however been obliged to decline the latter's invitation to attend the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the organization on June 4th.:" Boldly signed at the conclusion. If at first you don't succeed invite invite again! unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40610

‎MURDOCK, John R. (1885-1972)‎

‎What Did the President Mean When He Suggested "A More Enlightened View" / Must We Amend the Constitution or Is There Safely Another Way‎

‎This Arizona educator and college dean wrote books about government as well; from 1937 to 1953 served that state in Congress as a Democratic representative. Two offprints from the "Congressional Record" each 1p recto and verso 8½" X 11" dated 21 January 1937 and 16 February 1937 respectively. Very good. Faint original mailing folds. These two offprints both concern President Franklin D. Roosevelt's disastrous 1937 "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court in such a way that would help push through his New Deal initiatives. It proved quite controversial and ultimately failed. But only two weeks after taking his congressional seat for the first time Murdock the newbie M.C. stood up to support FDR's plan. He opens modestly professing "it is rather presumptuous of me as a new man to rise so early in the session and explain in an offhand way my attitude toward the great issues which now confront us." and concludes that he does not favor a constitutional amendment to approve FDR's plan. His second speech delivered less than one month later continues to oppose a constitutional amendment and to support Roosevelt concluding "I trust the President and cannot bring myself to give any credence to the charge that he is attempting to become a dictator." At the conclusion of each of these speeches Murdock signs large bold and in full in black ink. This choice pair is accompanied by a Typed Letter Signed rubberstamp 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC n.y. Very good. On "Congress of the United States" letterhead the neophyte congressmen writes to "Dear Fellow Citizen" that "So large a number of my constituents have written me regarding the proposed judicial changes that I find it convenient to send copies of my speeches and this form letter because I cannot reply to each individually." He then backpeddles wildly: "Please note. that my maiden speech. was merely explaining what I thought the President meant in his first message to this Congress. This was fifteen days before his message recommending judicial changes. I had no idea that he would make any proposals nor what he would suggest if he did propose change. I feel that those of you who have written me in such grave alarm have been unduly perturbed in this matter." In other words he didn't feel FDR's court-packing plan would succeed. Ironically this form letter is signed using a rubber stamp -- even though the second-to-last paragraph of his second speech begins "I too dislike being dubbed a 'rubber stamp'"! A delightful trio -- and fortunately the original recipient future Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 had the foresight to request that Murdock sign each of his speeches. Most unusual. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40654

‎LA FOLLETTE, Philip F. (1897-1965)‎

‎Signed Pamphlet‎

‎This Wisconsin attorney of the notable La Follette dynasty served three terms as that state's governor 1931-33 1935-39 first as Republican and then with the Wisconsin Progressive Party he and his U.S. Senator brother Robert formed. Signed pamphlet "Reorganization of the Supreme Court: Radio Address by Governor Philip F. La Follette of Wisconsin February 27 1937" small 4to wrappers 11pp. Very good. Light single vertical fold. Published by the United States Government Printing Office Washington DC 1937 La Follette here supports President Roosevelt's wildly unpopular "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" of 1937 legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court in such a way that would help push through his New Deal initiatives. Near the top of the front wrapper La Follette signs boldly in full in black ink. Accompanied by a rubberstamp-signed TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Madison WI n.y. Fine. Form letter on "State of Wisconsin Executive Office" letterhead transmitting this speech. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40734

‎LOWDEN, Frank O. (1861-1943)‎

‎Typed Letter Signed / Signed Pamphlet‎

‎The son-in-law of inventor George M. Pullman was a Republican politician who served as Illinois governor 1917-21 and representative 1906-11. TLS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Oregon IL 8 June 1937. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On personal letterhead Lowden thanks this admirer for "your request for an autographed copy of my radio address of April 7. It gives me pleasure to enclose you herewith autographed copy." Large full signature. The address is present titled "An Independent Judiciary the Bulwark of the People's Liberties" 8vo wrappers bound along top with black cloth tape 20pp rectos only. Near fine. On the front wrapper the governor pens "With the compli- / ments of / Frank O Lowden" huge and bold in black ink. Subitled "An address delivered by Frank O. Lowden over the Blue Network of the National Broadcasting Company on Wednesday evening April 7 1937" this speech attacks President Roosevelt's 1937 "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court and push through his New Deal initiatives. Unusual. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40737

‎EBERS Georg 1837 98‎

‎Autograph Quotation Signed‎

‎This German Egyptologist is renowned for discovering one of the earliest medical documents in existence -- an ancient Egyptian papyri giving a cancer treatment -- and sought to further popularize all things Egyptian through of all things historical romances set in Egypt. AQS 1p 4" X 4" n.p. 1885 August. Near fine. Faintly age toned. In Ebers interesting and stylized tiny script in vibrant purple ink he boldly pens four brief lines signing handsomely and dating below. Because of Ebers' calligraphy a number of the words elude translation and those that don't aren't sufficient to allow identifying this quotation. But an attractive item nonetheless accompanied by a modern facsimile of a 19th century head-and-shoulders sketch of Ebers. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40415

‎SCOFIELD Levi T. 1842 1917‎

‎Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed‎

‎This noted architect and sculptor of Cleveland Ohio -- the first Cleveland architect to join the American Institute of Architects -- built many important public buildings and monuments in that city; he served with the 103rd Regiment Ohio Volunteers and authored the 1909 study of the Franklin campaign "The Retreat from Pulaski to Nashville Tennessee." Partly-printed ADS 1p 17" X 11" n.p. 1863 December 1. Near fine. Form for obtaining payment for servants filled out and signed by Scofield who adds rank and title "1st Lieut. & Act. Topographical Engineer / 3d. Division 23d. A.C." He checks various columns to claim one months' pay and subsistence for his servant "John" whose complexion eyes and hair he all notes as "Black." He also notes payment coming from U.S. Army Paymaster John Coon -- his uncle by the way -- and Coon also signs. One of Scofield's most notable monuments is his Civil War monument "These Are My Jewels" -- a document from the 21-year-old future architect from his Civil War period is extremely unusual and desireable. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40530

‎PLATT, Jonas (1769-1834)‎

‎Autograph Document Signed‎

‎This New York attorney and politician served that state as a Federalist in Congress 1799-1801 and in the state assembly 1796 and state senate 1810-13 though he lost the gubernatorial race in 1810; in later years he served as a New York Supreme Court justice 1814-21. Interesting ADS 1p 8" X 5" New York NY 1796 February 26. Very good. Large triangular chip at lower left not affecting text and other minor edgewear. The 27-year-old brand-new state legislator requests his salary -- and likely his very first since he served in the New York State Assembly only in 1796 and this request comes in February: "The Treasurer of the State of New York willl please to pay. the Sum which shall be certified to be due to me by the Speaker of the House of Assembly for my Services as a Member of that House during the Session of 1796." Boldly and attractively penned in brown ink. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40517

‎BROWN, John (1810-82)‎

‎Autograph Note Signed‎

‎This popular Scottish physician and essayist gained more reknown as a man of letters than a man of medicine though he did become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1847; friend of Thackeray and Twain he collected his essays into "Rab and His Friends" 1859 "Marjorie Fleming" 1863 and "John Leech and Other Papers" 1882 though he's mainly remembered for the 3-volume "Horae Subsecivae" "Leisure Hours" 1859. ANS 1p 3 3/4" X 6¼" Edinburgh Scotland 1878 February 27. Addressed to Alice L. Williams. Near fine. Faint mounting traces on verso. Gracious brief note apparently to an admirer: "I am with much pleasure & thanks Yrs truly." boldly penned in brown ink. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40520

‎McGUIRE, Dorothy (1918-2001)‎

‎Signature / Unsigned Film Program‎

‎This American actress appears in many film from the 1940s on including "Gentleman's Agreement" 1947 nominated for Oscar as Best Actress"Friendly Persuasion" 1956 "Old Yeller" 1957 "Swiss Family Robinson" 1960 "The Greatest Story Ever Told" 1965 and many others. Large bold signature in green fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated by her 1977 February 3. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a 4-page German film program for the 1954 film "Drei Munzen im Brunnen" "Three Coins in the Fountain" 6½" X 9½". Very good. Mild edgewear. Heavily pictorial with front panel featuring her with co-stars Louis Jourdan Jean Peters Clifton Webb and others. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 40299

‎MEANY, George (1894-1980)‎

‎Photograph Signed‎

‎Famed American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. Color PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Candid half-length glossy photograph showing an elderly smiling Meany seated seated in suit and tie. In a light area across his white shirt and tie Meany signs boldly in blue fineline. A superb example. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39996

‎ADAMS Nick 1931 68‎

‎Inscribed Photograph Signed‎

‎This actor appeared in "Mister Roberts" "Rebel Without a Cause" and other films but is mainly remembered for playing Johnny Yuma on the television series "The Rebel" 1959-61. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. early 1960s. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait of the young star in his best-known role clad in buckskin and kepi and clutching his rifle. Centered near the bottom he boldly inscribes and signs in vibrant green fountain pen: "To Donald Burnell / Best wishes / Nick Adams / THE REBEL." These last two line are preprinted in greytone on the photograph itself but Adams neatly traces over them. Adams' sudden death at age 36 makes inscribed photographs rather scarce. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39740

‎LAMNECK, Arthur P. (1880-1944)‎

‎Printed Document Signed‎

‎This Ohio politician served as a Democratic Congressman from 1931 to 1939. Printed Document Signed 2pp single leaf 8½" X 11" n.p. 1937. Very good. Faintly ager toned with barely perceptible mailing folds. Single leaf from the "Congressional Record" containing a two-page address by this representative entitled "The Supreme Court Is Your Guardian of Liberty" delivered on the floor of the House on 4 March 1937. Lamneck here addresses President Roosevelt's enlarge the Supreme Court in an effort to push through his New Deal measures an effort that failed. At upper left Lamneck signs large and bold in black ink. Quite uncommon in this unusual form. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39623

‎THORP, Willard L. (1899-1992)‎

‎Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph‎

‎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; but it is for helping draft the Marshall Plan that he is best remembered. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Amherst MA 1930 May 14. Addressed to Mary B. Day. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of Amherst College Department of Economics the extraordinarily youthful prof sends the librarian at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry not present "two copies of my article entitled 'HORSEPOWER STATISTICS FOR MANUFACTURERS' in accordance with your request." Small but bold and handsome full signature. This exceptionally early example is accompanied by a choice unsigned 10" X 8" glossy news agency photograph International News Photo a closeup depicting Thorp smiling over a document with another smiling fellow the caption beneath reading in part: "Financial negotiations between the governments of Italy and the United States to resolve the outstanding financial questions arising out of the war and which were not definitively settled by the Treaty of Peace are now approaching a conclusion. Pictured at a State Department meeting are. Ivan Matteo Lombardo heading the Italian Delegation and Willard L. Thorp Asst. Secretary of State for the U.S." Near fine dated in caption "6/17/47." Quite unusual image and even more unusually early Thorp document. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39349

‎KOHLER Walter J. Jr. 1904 76‎

‎Photograph Signed‎

‎This son of Wisconsin governor Walter Sr. governor 1929-31 of Kohler plumbing fame himself served as three term Wisconsn governor 1951-57. PS 3¼" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Sepia-tone printed head-and-shoulders portrait seemingly clipped from a campaign postcard. Signed small but bold at center right. Small but quite attractive. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39377

‎PERCY, Charles H. (1919-2011)‎

‎Signature‎

‎This Illinois businessman and Republican politician served three terms as a highy-regarded U.S. Senator 1967-85. Bold signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Percy signs at left while a small 1¼" X 1 3/4" printed portrait of Percy has been affixed at right making it in effect a signed photograph. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39379

‎YARBOROUGH, Ralph W. (1903-96)‎

‎Typed Letter Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed‎

‎Democratic senator from Texas 1957-71 who rode in the Dallas motorcade carrying President Kennedy in 1963. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Washington DC 1963 December 5. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Fine. Writing on "United States Senate" letterhead two weeks after JFK's assassination Yarborough graciously sends an admirer a photograph. Usual huge bold signature in black ink. Accompanied by the aforementioned IPS 10" X 8" Washington DC 1963 December 6. Near fine. Candid closeup portrait of a talking Yarborough at a podium boldly inscribed and signed at lower right: "For Gerald Arnholt / With best wishes / Ralph W. Yarborough / U.S.S. -- Texas / Washington D.C. / December 6 1963. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39075

‎YORK Susannah 1939 2011‎

‎Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph‎

‎This prolific English actress of film stage and television was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress in 1970 for her role in "They Shoot Horses Don't They"; "Tom Jones" 1963 and "Jane Eyre" 1970 are among her other films. Signature and Inscription 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3½" printed correspondence card n.p. n.y. Fine. "For Richard -- / happiness! and all my / best wishes / Susannah York" large and bold in vibrant blue ink. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine glossy 7" X 9" photograph showing her in "They Shoot Horses Don't They unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39106

‎(MITCHELL, S. Weir, 1829-1914)‎

‎Autograph Letter Signed secretarial‎

‎This pioneering American physician considered the father of neurology was also a psychiatrist and bestselling writer and poet. Secretarial ALS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 8" Philadelphia PA 1898 August 11. Addressed to Edward Peterson. Near fine. On his "S. Weir Mitchell M.D." letterhead Mitchell's secretary pens a letter on his behalf. In part: "Dr Mitchell has forwarded me some letters for reply as he is always out of the City at this time of the year. He strongly advises you to choose the University of Pennsylvania from which to get your degree. He is one of the Trustees of that institution. During the Civil War he was on duty at the Christian St Hospital." Appears to be signed "MBC. / sec'y." With original envelope. An interesting curiosity. unknown‎

Référence libraire : 39139