Archives International Auctions Auction 80 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022: Lots 1 to 826 in 2 SESSIONS

Archives International Auctions - Sale 80 109 October 25, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 574 574 Handwritten Letter, 1796 Mentioning Judge Van Ness New York, 1796. Handwritten Letter, addressed to Catherine Taylor, which discusses a journey to Hudson. The note was written from Judge Van Ness’ residence on August 3rd, 1796. Judge Van Ness is likely Peter Van Ness, the father of William P. Van Ness, who was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. William P. Van Ness was also notable for serving as Aaron Burr’s second in Burr’s duel with Alexander Hamilton. Fine condition with a hole at center right, toning, aging, and challenging handwriting. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $300-600 575 575 James A. Farley, 1942 Letter Trio with Autograph New York, 1942. Lot includes 3 letters, all from James A. Farley to Lawrence H. Tasker, all which discuss John James Bennett Jr.’s campaign for Governor of New York State and includes his signature at bottom. The first letter is dated August 31st and thanks Tasker for a “thoughtful letter.” The letter likely discusses the nomination of Bennett Jr. as the Democratic candidate for Governor of New York. Farley states that “Our job now is to go on and elect Bennett and we will do that with the help of the hundreds of thousands of voters in New York State, in and out of our Party, who are sympathetic with our aims.” He ends the letter stating that he is “delighted to know that I will be able to count upon you and your friends” in support of Jack Bennett; The second letter is dated October 21st, and entreats Tasker to support Bennett in his election to Governor of New York. He writes, “Attorney General Bennett is an able, competent and sincere public servant.” Farley asks Tasker to “speak to your friends, Republican, Democratic and Independent, and ask them to support Mr. Bennett” and expresses his appreciation for any effort on his behalf; The third and final letter is dated October 25th and thanks Tasker for a previous correspondence. Farley still seeks support for Bennett, writing “if you know of any Republicans to whom I might write a letter seeking support for Jack, let me know and I will be glad to communicate with them.” John James Bennett (March 2, 1894 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York - October 4, 1967, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician. He was New York State Attorney General from 1931 to 1942, elected in 1930, 1932, 1934, 1936 and 1938. He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1938. He was a delegate to the 1940 Democratic National Convention. In 1942, he was the Democratic candidate for Governor of New York, but was defeated by Republican Thomas E. Dewey. James Aloysius Farley (May 30, 1888 - June 9, 1976) was an American politician and Knight of Malta who simultaneously served as chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Postmaster General under President Franklin Roosevelt, whose gubernatorial and presidential campaigns were run by Farley. All are in VF condition and signed or initialed by James A. Farley at bottom. (3) ������������� Est. $100-200 576 576 James Cash Penney, 1931 Letter with Autograph on J.C. Penney Letterhead New York City, 1931. Typewritten letter from James Cash Penney Jr. to Mrs. Hermon Tasker Lawrence, congratulating her on her on her marriage to Herman Tasker. He writes, “It is my hope that you will experience a major portion of the sunshine of life and as little as possible of its sorrows and disappointments.” The note, typed on J.C. Penney letterhead, is signed by J.C. Penney at bottom right in a distinctive signature. James Cash Penney Jr. (September 16, 1875 - February 12, 1971) was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the JCPenney stores in 1902. In 1898, James Cash Penney Jr. began working for a small chain of stores in the western United States called the Golden Rule stores. In 1902, owners Guy Johnson and Thomas Callahan, impressed by his work ethic and salesmanship, offered him a one- third partnership in a new store he would open. Penney invested $2,000 and moved to Kemmerer, Wyoming, to open a store there. He participated in opening two more stores, and when Callahan and Johnson dissolved their partnership in 1907 he purchased full interest in all three stores. By 1912, there were 34 stores in the Rocky Mountain States. The number of stores reached 1,400 by 1929. The large income allowed him to be heavily involved in many philanthropic causes during the 1920s. After the stock market crash in 1929, Penney lost virtually all of his personal wealth and borrowed against his life insurance policies to help the company meet its payroll. Even after relinquishing daily operating management of the company, Penney continued his active involvement in managing the company and its stores. In 1940, during a visit to a store in Des Moines, Iowa, he trained a young SamWalton (who went on to found Walmart and Sam’s Club) on how to wrap packages with a minimal amount of paper and ribbon. Until the end of his life, he continued to go to his offices. VF condition with a pair of very small and minimal toning marks at center left and right. A poignant letter from a giant of American business. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 577 577 James Farley, 1935-38, Group of 5 Autographs New York, 1935-38. Letters signed by James Farley on DNC letterhead and Post Office Department letterhead. James Aloysius Farley (May 30, 1888 – June 9, 1976) was an American politician and Knight of Malta who simultaneously served as chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Postmaster General under President Franklin Roosevelt. After leaving Washington in 1940, Farley was named chairman of the board of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation, a vehicle that was created for his talents. Farley held this post until his retirement in 1973. Farley defeated a Roosevelt bid to name the party’s candidate for New York governor in 1942. Farley once again became an important national political force when his old friend, Harry Truman, became president in 1945. (5). ������������������������������������������������������� Est. $120-240