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 photograph by G.D. Wakely, 1866.

 

Presidents: 1789 - 1900

 

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ADAMS, JOHN
ADAMS, JOHN

A one page document signed by Adams as President, from January 10th, 1798, granting 683 acres of land, “in the territory Northwest of the Ohio River…”

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BUCHANAN, JAMES
BUCHANAN, JAMES

A two paged autograph letter signed by Buchanan to W. Burke, regarding the appointment of Professor Gale as an examiner in the Patent office, dated October 16th, 1846...

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CLEVELAND, GROVER
CLEVELAND, GROVER

A handsome military appointment has been signed by Cleveland as President, on March 6th, 1893...

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GRANT, ULYSSES S.
GRANT, ULYSSES S.

A military appointment of a 1st Lieutenant in the Artillery has been signed by Grant as President...

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GRANT, ULYSSES S.
GRANT, ULYSSES S.

A one page document signed by Grant as President, from January 29th, 1876. "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State..."

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HARRISON, WILLIAM HENRY
HARRISON, WILLIAM HENRY

A one page document signed by Harrison as Assistant Quartermaster General in the United States Army. A hand written receipt for...

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HAYES, RUTHERFORD B.
HAYES, RUTHERFORD B.

A one page document signed by Hayes as President, appointing Thomas McWoodruff to the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the 5th Regiment of Infantry, July 5th, 1879...

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JEFFERSON, THOMAS
JEFFERSON, THOMAS

A large, clear signature has been matted with a portrait…

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JEFFERSON, THOMAS
JEFFERSON, THOMAS

A one page document signed by Jefferson as President, appointing Samuel Miller a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, on June 1st, 1808...

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JEFFERSON, THOMAS AND MADISON, JAMES
JEFFERSON, THOMAS AND MADISON, JAMES

A beautifully engraved ship’s passport has been signed by Jefferson, as President, and by James Madison, as Secretary of State...

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

A one page, autograph letter signed as President on Executive Mansion letterhead from Washington, September 23rd, 1864, to Major Gaines. “…Please send me the transcript of the trial of Cap’t George A. Bennett…”

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

A small autograph note written entirely in Lincoln’s hand and signed by Lincoln as President…

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

An autograph note written entirely in Lincoln’s hand and signed by Lincoln as President on January 11th, 1862. Written to Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton…

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

One page document signed, “Abraham Lincoln,” in full, as President, appointing Albert Salisbury to Additional Paymaster in the Union Army, June 8th, 1864…

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

A one page document signed by Lincoln as President, appointing David Phillips of Illinois to be the U.S. Marshall…

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

A signature, “A. Lincoln,” has been matted and framed with a portrait…

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

A signed legal document, written entirely in Lincoln’s hand, c. 1848. “...The Replication of Richard H. Snell to the…”

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

A signed legal document, written entirely in Lincoln’s hand as a defense lawyer…

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM AND HIS CABINET
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM AND HIS CABINET

A document engraved with, “Autographs of the President and Cabinet, 1864,” has been signed by Abraham Lincoln...

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

Abraham Lincoln autograph note signed, January 6th, 1865, "Let these men take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863…”

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LINCOLN, ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM

Abraham Lincoln autograph note signed, Jan. 21st, 1865. "Submitted to the Secretary of War…”

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MADISON, JAMES
MADISON, JAMES

A one page letter written and signed by Madison from Montpelier, Virginia, July 12th, 1819…

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MADISON, JAMES AND MONROE, JAMES
MADISON, JAMES AND MONROE, JAMES

A beautifully engraved ship’s passport has been signed by Madison as President and by Monroe as Secretary of State, on December 30th, 1812...

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MONROE, JAMES
MONROE, JAMES

A one page document signed by Monroe as President, granting 160 acres to Private John Thompson, of Roach’s Company of Artillery...

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MONROE, JAMES
MONROE, JAMES

A one page, military land grant document signed by Monroe as President, granting 160 acres of land…

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TAYLOR, ZACHARY
TAYLOR, ZACHARY

A one page purchase order signed by Zachary Taylor as Commander of Ft. Willebago, on December 31st, 1816...

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VAN BUREN, MARTIN
VAN BUREN, MARTIN

A one page document signed by Van Buren as President, appointing Rufus Baker to the rank of Major of Ordinance of the United States Army, December 1st, 1838.

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WASHINGTON, GEORGE
WASHINGTON, GEORGE

An address panel has been removed from a letter Washington had written. “…Cap’t George Lewis, of Baylor’s Light Dragoons…”

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WASHINGTON, GEORGE
WASHINGTON, GEORGE

A clear, bold signature of our first President has been matted with a portrait…

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