JOSEPH WHIPPLE III. DS. 1 page. 7 ½” x 12 ½”. June 25, 1752. Partly-printed bond in which “Joseph Whipple of Newport in the County of Newport in the Colony of Rhode Island am held and firmly bound to Joseph Clark of James Town within the County & Colony aforesaid in the full and just sum of nine hundred forty nine pounds currenc money of the Colony aforesaid Old Tenor…” Some dampstaining. A rare colonial Rhode Island autograph signed while serving as Deputy Governor.

ROBERT FROST (1874-1963) American poet. 5" x 2 1/2" card Signed "Robert Frost Ann Arbor November 1925." Mounted below an image of Frost seated in a chair with his dog. Both items framed to an overall size of 16" x 20 1/2". Frost traveled to Ann Arbor in 1921 after accepting a $5,000 fellowship at University of Michigan. While there, he did not teach, but advised students and gave talks.

Rufus Choate (1799-1859). U.S. Congressman and Senator from Massachusetts; Lawyer; Orator. 5 ¼” x 3”. Free Frank Address Leaf. Addressed to Mr. Augustus Story, Salem Mass. entirely in Choate’s hand. Signed twice by Rufus Choate, once at top right “Free R. Choate U.S. A. H. R.” and at lower left “office of R. Choate”. Post marked Washington City Dec. 3. Small tear at bottom center. Fine.

“I only fear there will be too many concerned in it to enable you and Genl. McClellan to fix the responsibility in the right individuals. The plan sent by you should be effectually executed, else there will be delays and complaints...” ALS. 2 pages. 8” x 10”. Annapolis Md. March 4th, 1862. To General M.C. Meigs. Qr. Mr. Genl. U.S. Army, Washington D.C. “The small Propellers “Reindeer” and “volunteer” chartered in Phila arrived here from Washington yesterday. They are small and of very light draft and have not even water on board. They are chartered at $60 per day. Two Schooners also arrived from Tyler, Stone & Co. Phila with 317 tons coal ordered here by Capt. Hodges.” “I have ordered the Propellers to take our coal for 12 or 15 days and also provide water for 500 men between them for 10 days.” “Capt. Hodges writes that the Steamers will not leave New York until Thursday. I do not believe they will leave there sooner than Monday next. He has sent me lists of 24 Barges, 72 Schooners, 52 Propellers and 90 side – wheel Steamers already engaged. Some of them are the Sound boats that will answer our purpose better than any other kind. Capt. Hodges no doubt will do all in his power to cooperate with us in the preparation of this expedition, but it will be an advisable measure to restrict the business to as few persons possible. I only fear there will be too many concerned in it to enable you and Genl. McClellan to fix the responsibility in the right individuals. The plan sent by you should be effectually executed, else there will be delays and complaints. Vessels cannot be fitted out here for so great a fleet. There are no water casks nor tanks. Mr. A.H. Sibley is my agent in New York and Capt. Hodges writes that he is a most efficient and safe man. The supply of forage for depot at Fortress Monroe is shipped and Capt. Hodges is putting on board the transports a sufficient quantity for the voyage. If this be done and provisions and water are also put on board, there need be no delay here. I will keep you fully informed of matters at this point, and trust that all will work well and together.” On February 28, 1862 Lincoln authorized McClellan to procure vessels for his secret invasion of the South, intended to break its backbone and end the war quickly. At the time it was referred to as the “Urbana Expedition”. It later became known as “The Peninsular Campaign.” Just a few days after receiving Lincoln’s authorization, Ingalls here writes to Quartermaster General Montgomery Meigs detailing the status of preparations and the procurement of vessels. The massive operation headed south with a flotilla of over 400 vessels transporting more than 100,000 soldiers and equipment for nearly 200 miles to Fort Monroe, Virginia. McClellan operated in such secrecy to the point that even Lincoln was excluded from the planning. The Campaign resulted in a complete disaster and the needless loss of many lives, accomplishing nothing to further the Union War effort. A nice detailed letter which starkly details the military’s lack of ships as they were leasing the vessels for the campaign from private operators. Fine.

Russell Sage (1816-1906) Banker; Financier; U.S. Congressman. As the originator of “put and all options”, Sage greatly changed the way speculators played the stock market. Among America’s most powerful and wealthy bankers, he finance Jay Gould and made a vast fortune on the latter’s stock manipulations. “Sage was on of the shrewdest and most conservative of all great financiers.” (DAB) At one time he is said to have had $27,000,000 out on call loans. At the time of his death he left a fortune worth an estimated $70,000,000. DS 1 page. Troy, August 3, 1854. “Commercial Bank of Troy will pay to the order of A. Cary eleven hundred and fifty dollars, the amount of my dividend and he is hereby authorized to receipt the dividend book for said amount in my name or otherwise. Russell Sage.” Fine

SAMUEL NELSON (1792-1873) American attorney and Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Autgraph Letter Signed, "S. Nelson." Three pages, 5" x 8". Cooperstown. September 17, 1869. Nelson writes, in part: " … We are all glad to find you at home hearty and well. I leave here week from next Monday for New York, but shall be over one night in Albany and be in the city next afternoon ... Annie remains with us for the presetn. She is quite comfortable, but her young child is delicate and feeble ... " Slight tear on third page, not affecting signature. Usual folds. Penned on thin paper with some bleed through. Overall Fine.

SAMUEL REMINGTON (1819-1892) Executive in Remington & Sons. Partially Printed Check Signed on verso, "S. Remington. 7 ¾” x 3 ¾”. March 25, 1859. The check reads, in part: "Had deposited in this Bank One hundred & fifty Dollars to the credit of J.C. Conouse Payable on the return of this Certificate properly endorsed ..." Signed on verso "S Remington" Multiple fine vignettes. A few pinholes Overall Very Fine.

SAMUEL REMINGTON (1819-1892) Executive in Remington & Sons. Partially Printed Ilion Bank Check signed on verso "S. Remington." 7 ¾” x 3 ¾”. Ilion, N.Y. September 2, 1852 Remington has penned “Pay to Hadley Falls Company or order, S. Remington,” on verso. Numerous fine vignettes. Bank cut cancellation

Manuscript Document. One page,8 ¼” x 8 ½”. Hartford. September 13, 1777. The document is an account and receipt from Abigail Wadsworth against Jeremiah Wasdworth for the rental of a lot and the work performed on said lot. JEREMIAH WADSWORTH (1743-1804) was an American sea captain, merchant and statesman from Connecticut. In addition to the key role in played in the supply the Continental Army during the Revolution, Wadsworth also represented Connecticut in both the Continental Congress and the U.S. House of Representatives. Separation at folds. Else Very Fine.