Paddy Chayefsky (1923 – 1981). American playwright and novelist. 7 ¼” x 10 ½”. Inscription signed to an autograph seeker, on his personal imprinted letterhead. “To Bernard Baker, sincerely yours, Paddy Chayefsky”. Folds. Excellent condition.

[Civil War – Union Medical]. Surgeon James Simons – Partly-printed pay document for himself, one black and one white servant. Signed by Simons as “Bt. Col. & Surgeon USA, Med. Director, Dept. Va.” Sept. 30, 1865. Folds. Extremely Fine.

[Civil War – Union Medical]. Surgeon Timothy Wilcox Partly-printed pay document for himself and a black servant. Signed by Wilcox as “Asst. Surg., US Vols.” Sept. 30, 1865. Folds. Extremely Fine.

THOMAS E. DEWEY (1902-1971) Governor of New York and an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the U.S. Presidency in 1944 and 1948. Typed Document Signed, “Thomas E. Dewey,” on State of New York, Executive Chamber letterhead. The letter reads, in part: “ This is to certify that the pen hereunto affixed was used by me in approving Senate Bill, Introductory Number 219, Printed Number 219, introduced by Mr. Fino, entitled: ‘AN ACT to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to retirement for accident disability.’ Became a Law April eighth, being chapter 637 of the Laws of 1946 … ” Framed, along with the pen used to sign Senate Bill 219, in an 11” x 17 1/2” frame. Some wear to frame. Overall Very Fine.

James D. Cameron (1833 – 1918). U.S. Senator, Secretary of War under U. S. Grant, son of Simon Cameron. LS. 1 page. 5” x 8”. Harrisburg, Pa., May 21, 1877. To D. B. R. Klein; “Please accept my thanks for yours of yesterday, and for the friendship which inspired it. I will be at Wormlys on the 29th inst. At 9 p.m. and will be glad to see you there. Yours truly, J. D. Cameron”. Light mounting traces along left margin. Fine.

Peter Max. SFDC. 6 1/2" x 3 3/4". n.p. n.d. A Canadian first day cover signed by Peter Max in black ink. It is in choice condition.

PETER WILLIAMSON Quartermaster of the 1st Battalion of Grenadiers in the British Army during the American Revolution. Document Signed. 8” x 2 ¾”. “Peter Williamson Qr Mr 1st Battn Grenadiers.” One page. No pace. June 29, 1778. The document reads: “His Majestys first Battallion of grenad To Saml. Leotten To 117 Lights of glass 10 by [?] at 3/9 ₤21.18.9 Peter Williamson Qr Mr 1st Battn Grenadiers” Some light toning and edge wear, Else Very Fine.

. PHILO REMINGTON (1816-1889) The son of the founder of the Remington gun company, Philo improved gun production and expanded into the manufacture of typewriters and other products. PPDS. 1 page. 8 1/8” x 3 ½” . Ilion, New York. June 13, 1865. An order to “Pay…nineteen dollars and 25 cents out of the fund appropriated for Incidental purposes in satisfaction of Claim present to the Board of Trustees, on the 5th day of June, 1865. By Order of the Board of Trustees of said Village”. A nice vignette of Washington at left. Boldly signed by Remington at lower right as president. Cut cancelled. Very Fine.

PHILO REMINGTON (1816-1889) The son of the founder of the Remington gun company, Philo improved gun production and expanded into the manufacture of typewriters and other products Partially Printed Ilion Bank Check signed “P. Remington,” as president.. 2 3/4" x 7 1/4" Ilion. October 28th 1865. The check reads: “pay to E. Owens Note or Bearer Seven hundred Dollars" Signed by Philo Remington as president. Nice vignette of an arm holding a hammer at left. Cut cancelled. Very Fine.