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

Archives International Auctions - Sale 80 116 October 25, 2022 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com 596 596 President Lyndon B. Johnson, April 3rd, 1968 Historic Autographed Typewritten Letter on White House Letterhead with Postal Cover Written 3 days after he Announced he Would not RunAgain. Washington, D.C...., 1968. Lot includes 2 pieces: Typewritten letter on White House letterhead, from President Lyndon B. Johnson to Mrs. Matthew L. Lifflander. Johnson writes to thank her for confidence, stating that he seeks to “place the Presidency above partisanship,” in order to unite “our people at a critical hour.” He asks for her support “in rallying all Americans to the vital work of winning peace and enlarging freedom.” He finishes the note by stating “Mrs. Johnson and I will always be grateful for your kindness,” and includes his signature at bottom center. Evidently, it President Johnson was answering a letter of support of his decision to stop the bombing in Viet Nam and to not seek a second term in office. Also included is the accompanying postal cover, complete with “The White House” return address, Washington, D.C. postal handstamp and stamp. Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 - January 22, 1973), often referred to by his initials LBJ, was an American politician who served as the 36th president of the United States from 1963 to 1969. He had previously served as the 37th vice president from 1961 to 1963 under President John F. Kennedy, and was sworn in shortly after Kennedy’s assassination. A Democrat from Texas, Johnson also served as a U.S. representative, U.S. senator and the Senate’s majority leader. He holds the distinction of being one of the few presidents who served in all elected offices at the federal level. Johnson is one of the most controversial presidents in American history; public opinion of his legacy has continuously evolved since his death. Historians and scholars rank Johnson in the upper tier because of his domestic policies; his administration passed many major laws that made serious advancements in civil rights, health care, and welfare, although he is criticized for escalating American involvement in the VietnamWar. VF condition, with a small and minute smidge at center left. Amazing piece of history from President Lyndon B. Johnson. �������������������������������������������� Est. $750-1500 EPHEMERA - PRESIDENTIAL ENGRAVINGS & PORTRAITS 597 597 Presidential Vignettes from Bureau of Engraving & Printing, ca.1960 The Large Die Proof Vignette cards are Circa 1950, measure 6 x 8 inches and are from an old-time collection. The last president in the group is Nixon. Most have thin tissue interleaving and all are in superb condition. Backs are blank. BEP. ������������� Est. $150-300 EPHEMERA - SLAVE DOCUMENTS Florida 598 598 Slave Related Legal Documents in a Collection of Court Case Documents from the Superior Court in the City of Tallahassee, 1842 Tallahassee, Florida, 1842. Several pages of handwritten sheets, describing a court case of the Superior Court of the Middle District of the Territory of Florida for the County of Leon. Most of the pages are held together by fragile ribbon at top center, however some have broken free. All of the documents refer to the case of Isham (spelling may be different) Johnson and Miles M. Johnson (also listed as Johnston) vs. William Wyatt and William H. Wyatt. The dense legal language mentions “goods and chattels, slaves, lands and tenements” of the Wyatts. Later on the piece, it is written that “No property found 22 July 1842.” Last page has an embossed court seal in brown with ribbon underneath. Fine-VF condition but fragile with toning. Very interesting piece that can be explored further. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $250-400