PETER COOPER (1791-1883). Manufacturer; Inventor; Philanthropist. DS. 1 page. 7 ½” x 9 ¼”. December, 1846. Presented to “Maria Nunns as a testimonial of the approbation of her Teacher & the School Committee for regular & punctual attendance…” Excellent condition and great for display

Grover Cleveland (1837-1908). Twenty Second and Twenty Fourth President. DS. 1pp. 15 ¼” x 19 ¼”. January 23, 1888. “Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities of Charles Page I have nominated and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate do appoint him Assistant Surgeon General with the rank of Colonel in the service of the United States….” Signed by Grover Cleveland and William Endicott as Secretary of War. Folds and slight paper loss at blue seal. Avery crisp and clean high ranking medical appointment.

HAMILTON FISH (1808-1893). American Statesman and diplomat; Secretary of State; Governor of New York. DS 1 page measureing 7” x 2 5/8”. New York, July 13, 1892. Check number 11073 drawn on the Bank of New York for $400 and made payable to Hamilton Fish Jr. Fish’s signature is clear on the lower right of the check. Excellent

HANS GRIMM (1875-1959) German writer and Nazi supporter. Grimm never formally became a member of the party, and grew increasing worried by the illegality of its methods. Despite this, Grimm continued to defend National Socialism in the post-war years. Typed Sentiments Signed, “Hans Grimm,” in German on stationery bearing an image of the swastika and iron eagle. One page, 7 ½” x 9 ½”. Munich. December 24, 1935. Grimm extends his wishes for a happy Christmas and New Year.

HENRY CABOT LODGE politician and senator. Autograph Note signed. March 25. “Beacon Street” stock card. Addressing Mr. Norris: “I am sorry to say that I am engaged this evening. I will meet you anytime this morning...I think that we should have a conference - Will you arrange with your colleagues & let me know by bearer at what hour I shall be at Headquarters — Yours. H.C. Lodge.” Mounting traces, light foxing. VG.

HENRY CABOT LODGE JR. (1902-1985) U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Vietnam and the Vatican. Typed Letter Signed, "H.C. Lodge, Jr," as Senator, on United States Senate letterhead. One page, 8" x 10 3/8". [Washington]. July 1, 1949. Lodge writes to acknowledge his correspondent' letter concerning Senator Kerm's proposed amendment to the ECA Appropriations bill. Fine.

Henry Inman (1801 - 1846). American painter. ALS. 1 page. 4 3/4" x 7 1/2". London, Feby. 1st. To Sam. B. Ruggles, Esquire; "You will oblige me by paying to our mutual friend Geo. Buckham, one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125) on acct. of the picture of the Duke of Bridgewater, which I propose sending you on the 4th of March next. Buckham will explain why I take this liberty. Very Sincerely Yours, Henry Inman." Nice letter from this important artist with mention of one of his works. Folds. Fine.

HENRY L. PIERCE (1825-1896) U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Photograph of Pierce signed on verso, “Henry L. Pierce.”  2 1/2” x 4 1/4”. No place. No place. Backstamp reads, “J.W. Black 173 Washington St. Boston.” Fine.

4 ½” x 6 ¾”. Henry White ALS concerning a request for an autograph. White writes from the S.S. Rotterdam, N.Y. Harbor. “Dear Sir, In reply to your letter of the 4th inst. I append hereto my autograph. Being on my way to Europe and having no photographs with me I am unable to send you one of them. Yours Sincerely, Henry White.” Henry White (1850 - 1927) A prominent U.S. diplomat during the 1890s and 1900s, and one of the signers of the Treaty of Versailles. Theodore Roosevelt, who was president during the peak of White's career, described White as "the most useful man in the entire diplomatic service, during my Presidency and for many years before." Very Fine.