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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 80 111 October 25, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com New York 582 582 President MartinVan Buren Signed 1817Albany Legal Document. Albany, New York, 1817. Handwritten legal document from the Superior Court of Albany, signed by Martin Van Buren on the back. Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 - July 24, 1862) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the eighth president of the United States from 1837 to 1841. A founder of the Democratic Party, he had previously served as the ninth governor of New York, the tenth United States secretary of state, and the eighth vice president. Later in his life, Van Buren emerged as an elder statesman and an important anti-slavery leader who led the Free Soil Party ticket in the 1848 presidential election. At the time of this document, Van Buren was a state senator for New York and was New York State’s attorney general. Fine condition for age, with some toning and staining, also fragile fold lines, some splitting. ��������������������������� Est. $375-750 Pennsylvania 583 583 Merchants of the City of Philadelphia Handwritten & Signed Letter to “President Elect” Zachary Taylor Recommending James Auchincloss for U.S. Consulate Position at Glasgow. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1841. Handwritten Copy of a Document sent to “President Elect” Zachary Taylor, recommending Mr. James Auchincloss to “the office of Consul at the City of Glasgow, North Britain.” The document states that Mr. Auchincloss has an “extended and varied experience as a merchant, and being familiar with the interest of our common Country, we consider him in every respect fully competent for said Office.” The document finishes with a large list of names of supporters for recommendation. Black handwriting on off-blue paper with some discoloration. James Auchincloss was likely a member of the Auchincloss family which included Hugh Dudley Auchincloss and John Winthrop Auchincloss. Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 - July 9, 1850) was an American military leader who served as the 12th president of the United States from 1849 until his death in 1850. Taylor previously was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general and becoming a national hero as a result of his victories in the Mexican–AmericanWar. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. His top priority as president was preserving the Union. He died sixteen months into his term, having made no progress on the most divisive issue in Congress, slavery. ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $100-200 584 584 Philadelphia, Republican National Convention, June 19th, 1900 Specimen Guest’s Ticket Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1900. Unissued (possibly a Specimen) Guest’s Ticket to the June 19th, 1900 Republican National Convention. Black text on off-pink paper, IndependenceHall depicted at top center flanked by Pennsylvania’s Coat of Arms and the Liberty Bell. The 1900 Republican National Convention was held June 19 to June 21 in the Exposition Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Exposition Auditorium was located south of the University of Pennsylvania, and the later Convention Hall was constructed along the building’s east wall. It was demolished in 2006. President William McKinley was unanimously nominated for reelection: no candidate ran against him, although Admiral George Dewey considered a run. Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York, who was himself a delegate, was nominated for vice president by a vote of 925 to zero, his vote alone abstaining. Printer: E.A. Wright, �� Est. $140-280 Virginia 585 585 Norfolk, Virginia Stampless Cover Addressed to Senator (and Future President) William Henry Harrison with letter, 1826 Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 8, 1826. Handwritten letter from Commodore Warrington to William Henry Harrison, who was then an Ohio State Senator. The letter is brief, mentioning an earlier letter from Harrison, as well as a Mr. S. Johnson. Black handwriting, with red postal handstamp on back which reads “Norfolk, Va. Feb 8.” Handwritten notes on envelope regarding receipt of letter may be in Harrisons hand. Fine condition with signs of wear, aging, toning, and fragile fold lines. William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 - April 4, 1841) was an American military officer and politician who served as the ninth president of the United States. Harrison died just 31 days after his inauguration in 1841, and had the shortest presidency in United States history. He was also the first United States president to die in office, and a brief constitutional crisis resulted as presidential succession was not then fully defined in the United States Constitution. Harrison was the last president born as a British subject in the Thirteen Colonies and was the paternal grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States. �������� Est. $120-240