COLUMBUS DELANO. DS. 3pp. 8" x 10". n.p. September 28th 1853. A document signed by Columbus Delano regarding banking regulations. It is in fine condition and the red wax seals are completely intact.

[Zachary Taylor] 1848. Philadelphia. 1 page. ALS to Taylor by future Treasury Secretary William Meredith; “Philad. Jan 6, 1848 - Genl Z. Taylor Sir, In conformity with the request of the select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia we have the honour to transmit to you the enclosed resolutions, which were unanimously adopted by these bodies, and to assure you of the esteem with which we are. Sir, Your obt Servts, Thomas Snowden President of the Com. Council, W. M. Meredith.” William Morris Meredith. (1799–1873) American lawyer, He served in the Pennsylvania State Legislature from 1824 to 1828, and was president of the Philadelphia City Council from 1834 until 1849. He was also United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1841. President Zachary Taylor, wanting a Pennsylvanian Whig for his cabinet, appointed Meredith to be the 19th Secretary of the Treasury. He began his term in office in March 1849 In this letter, Meredith is referring to one of the many resolutions passed throughout the grateful nation bestowing honors upon Taylor and his forces for gallant service during the Mexican-American War. Fold marks with 1” x ¼” chink along bottom right crease, just above Snowden’s autograph; light chipping to left corner folds, and light minor wear. A fine letter bearing the signatures of both Thomas Snowden and William Meredith. One year after this letter was written, the newly elected President Taylor would elevate Meredith to high office in his cabinet.

Gazette of the United States. August 10, 1791. 10 ¼” X 17”. 4 pages. Routine content but a nice advertisement of early stockbrokers Pintard & Bleecker offering the to “Purchase and Sell all kinds of Certificates & Public Securities…” Light some light discoloration. Fine.

General John Morin Scott (1730 – 1784). Brigadier general during the American Revolution, delegate to Continental Congress. Signature cut from the conclusion of a letter. 3 ½” x 2”. “Jno. Morin Scott”. Tipped onto another sheet of paper. Fine.

American Revolution. Tory Estates. Manuscript document. 8 ¼” x 6”. “Recd of Gen’l James Wadsworth five hundred and seventy pounds, nine shillings and three pence in bills of this state & Pay table orders, which was received towards the avails of confiscated Estates. I say rec’d for the use of the State of Connecticut this 11 Feby. 1782…” In May of 1775,Connecticut passed an act allowing for the confiscation of real estate of convicted Tories which was amended to include personal property the following year. During the course of the war Connecticut made liberal use of the statute. Fine.

GEORGE HOAR. TLS. 1pp. 8" x 10 1/4". Washington, D.C. January 14, 1896. A typed letter signed "Geo F. Hoar" to "Walter Gilman Page": "I do not think I can undertake to deliver the oration upon John Hancock. My duties in the Senate will require all my time and strength for the coming winter and spring, and perhaps far into the summer. If Gov. Greenhalge, or Lt. Gov. Wolcott, would undertake it, there would be an admirable oration. And it would seem proper that the Governor, as successor of John Hancock, who was the first Governor under our Constitution, should pronounce the address. I know how much he is burdened by such duties. But he is a man of great native oratoric capacity, and I suppose does such duties quite easily." The letter is glued down to a board and is in fine condition.

An Envelope Addressed To The Mark Twain Society And Signed By George Santayana In The Return Address. GEORGE SANTAYANA (1863 - 1952). Philosopher. Envelope is autographed with the return address. 6” x 5”. Addressed to Mr. Cyril Clemens at the Mark Twain Society in Webster Groves, Missouri. Cyril Clemens, a relative of the famous writer, founded the society to keep the memory of Twain and his work alive.

Governor General of India and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 3 1/4” x 2 1/2”. Cut signature from the conclusion of a letter. “Wellesley”. Mounted to another sheet of paper. Very Fine.

[Entertainers]. An album page signed by two famous actresses. GRACE LARUE (1882-1956) was an American actress, singer, and Vaudeville headliner. An autograph note signed ”Most Sincerely to Mrs. Higler Grace LaRue 1919 on an album page. The verso is signed by ELSIE JANIS (1889–1956) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as "the sweetheart of the AEF" (American Expeditionary Force).The overall condition is very fine