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JEFFERSON SECRETARY

• Rotogravure of Jefferson Davis,
  Rotogravure of Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, With a Facsimile Autograph, fourth quarter 19th century, engraved by John Chester Buttre (1821-1893) after a daguerreotype, presented in an English elaborately reticulated gilt-brass frame in the rococo taste, the frame fitted with a black velvet back and easel, sight h. 6-1/4", w. 4-1/2", frame h. 12-1/2", w. 11-1/2".
• James Buchanan LS as Secretary of
  James Buchanan LS as Secretary of State 1845 James Buchanan (1791-1868). 15th President of the United States (1857-1861).? LS 2pp 8 x 13 in. May 20 1845 Department of State Washington informing an unnamed addressee of impending delivery of one copy of the Narrative of the Exploring Expedition which the Resolution of C. Frederick Hagedorn Esq. of Congress of the 20th February last directs this Department to present to your Government.? Signed James Buchanan in black ink as United States Secretary of State (1845-49 under Polk). Condition: Slight warping else very good.
• COUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARYCOUNTRY
  COUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARYCOUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARY, American, early 19th century, two-door cabinet over slant-top, fold-out desk top with drawers and double-door cabinet below, the upper cabinet doors opening to an interior fitted with five small drawers and six open compartments, 52.5"H x 43.5"W x 21"D.
• THOMAS JEFFERSON (ATTRIB.),
  THOMAS JEFFERSON (ATTRIB.), SIGNED ACT OF CONGRESS Thomas Jefferson (American, 1743-1826), "An Act to establish the judicial Courts of the United States", January 4, 1790, printed on laid paper, signed in ink "Th. Jefferson" as Secretary of State, serving under George Washington and John Adams, Argosy bookshop label verso, mounted and framed under glass with a print of Jefferson, 15"h x 8.5"w (sheet), 31.75"h x 17.75"w (frame)
• FEDERAL PERIOD SECRETARY - Fine
  FEDERAL PERIOD SECRETARY - Fine Two-Part Mahogany Bookcase Secretary circa 1820 probably Philadelphia in contrasting figural mahogany panels with banded and string inlaid edges having a molded flat cornice diamond lights with original rippled glass
• FEDERAL PERIOD SECRETARY - Fine
  FEDERAL PERIOD SECRETARY - Fine Two-Part Mahogany Bookcase Secretary circa 1820 probably Philadelphia in contrasting figural mahogany panels with banded and string inlaid edges having a molded flat cornice diamond lights with original rippled glass
• COUNTRY SECRETARY. American mid
  COUNTRY SECRETARY. American mid 19th century. Two piece red painted secretary having a thumb molded cornice four paneled doors lift lid writing surface and three drawers on ball feet 83''h. 37.25''w. 22''d.
• 1 piece. Autograph Letter
  1 piece. Autograph Letter Signed. Davis, Jefferson. N.p., n.d. 1p., 12mo. Clean & clear. As Secty. of War (1853-1857), relating to munitions shipment to Russia.
• JEFFERSON DAVIS STATES RIGHTS
  JEFFERSON DAVIS STATES RIGHTS LETTER, SECTY OF WAR(ALS) Handwritten signed letter by Jefferson Davis, with envelope, as United States Secretary of War, dated April 17, 1853, writing to Eli Abbott regarding the position of United States Marshal for Northern Mississippi in which Davis seemingly laments his loss in the 1851 election for Mississippi governor to a candidate, who at the time, favored the Compromise of 1850, while most of the letter is a defense of states rights, Davis writing "to receive such approval from one of the 'old guard' who in the defense of Democracy, which is states rights, may die but never surrender, further my personal wishes I answer, that to advance the doctrine of states rights is my first wish and whatever will most promote this end will be most acceptable to me," the letter goes on to inform Abbott that as his letter arrived too late another had received the U.S. Marshal appointment, three pages, folds, holes, tears *Note 1: A copy of this letter appears at page 9, "The Papers of Jefferson Davis: 1853-1855". **Note 2: Jefferson Finis Davis (1808-1889), U.S. Military Academy, West Point, 1824-1828, U.S. Army, 1828-1835, U.S. Congress 1856-1846, U.S. Secretary of War, 1853-1857, U.S. Senator, 1857-1851, President of the Confederate States, 1862-1865.** ***Note 3: Eli Abbott (Pikesville, aka Egypt Station, Chickasaw County Mississippi, 1801-1879) Captain, Abbotts Company, Mississippi Cavalry, C.S.A.***
• Jefferson Davis 1862 correspondence
  Jefferson Davis 1862 correspondence with the Confederate Senate, two items: nine hand written (secretarial) lines, "Richmond, Va. Oct. 3, 1862/To the Senate/I herewith transmit for your information, a communication from the Secretary of War, in response to your Resolution of the 26th ult.; In reference to the 'construction of a certain line of Rail Road in the States of Louisiana and Texas'", expansively signed "Jefferson Davis" (signature 5-1/2 in. long) as President of the Confederate States of America, lined blue paper, 9-7/8 x 7-5/8 in. (folded), fold through lower portions of "Jefferson", punched hole top left corner, thinned from erasure top right corner with minor hole, minor soiling ; with the letter from Secretary of War George W. Randolph informing him of the Senate resolution, on "Confederate States of American War Department" printed letterhead, Richmond, Virginia, October 2, 1862, "His Excellency/The President/Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the following resolution adopted by the Senate on the 26th ult. 'Resolved, That the President be requested to inform the Senate whether the appropriation, made by the act…to aid in the construction of a certain line of Rail Road in the States of Louisiana and Texas…has been in whole or in part used for the purpose contemplated by the Act…An agent…reported that, in consequence of the fall of New Orleans, he thought it impracticable to construct the road…", signed "Geo. W. Randolph" (George Wythe Randolph, 1818-1867) as Confederate Secretary of War, lined white paper, 10 x 15-1/2 in. (unfolded), punched hole top left corner, minor toning spots, folds not affecting signature , (two pieces). Collection of Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• THOMAS JEFFERSON. DOCUMENT SIGNED
  THOMAS JEFFERSON. DOCUMENT SIGNED AS PRESIDENT. Folio on vellum February 1802 appointing Alexander McWilliams surgeon in the Navy. With framed portrait of McWilliams. All edges of document trimmed not affecting Jefferson's signature.
• THOMAS JEFFERSON, 1802
  THOMAS JEFFERSON, 1802 APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT Francis Peyton (ca. 1764–1836) was a prominent Alexandria merchant and a nephew of state senator Francis Peyton of Loudoun County, Virginia. On 2 Mar. 1801, in a “midnight appointment,” John Adams nominated him a justice of the peace for Alexandria County in the District of Columbia. He was retained by TJ, however, who renominated him on 6 Jan. 1802. In that same year TJ also appointed Peyton a commissioner of bankruptcy for Alexandria County and a lieutenant colonel in the District of Columbia militia (CVSP, 8:345; JEP, 1:388, 404; RCHS, 5 [1902], 260, 279; 50 [1948–50], 388, 401; Horace Edwin Hayden, Virginia Genealogies [Washington, D.C., 1931], 500; Alexandria Times, 25 June, 9 July 1802; National Intelligencer, 31 Aug. 1836).
• FEDERAL SECRETARY. American
  FEDERAL SECRETARY. American late 18th-early 19th century maple and pine. Two-piece with upper case having divided interior with bead molded partitions. Lower case with fitted interior and high bracket feet. Imperfections. 83''h. 40''w. 20''d. Possible marriage. New waist molding. Pieced repairs including hinge rail on one side. Age splits and small losses. Replaced brass.
• FEDERAL SECRETARY. Labeled for
  FEDERAL SECRETARY. Labeled for Thomas Burling (1747-1831) 1790-1800 mahogany with mixed secondary woods. Three-piece a broken-arch pediment with inlaid rosettes over a bookcase with adjustable shelves over a case with a pull-out desk compartment over two doors concealing a linen drawer all with figured veneer and resting on bracket feet. Imperfections. 94''h. 48 3/4''w. 22''d. Ex Philip C. Flayderman. Burling was among the most prominent New York cabinetmakers just prior to the turn of the 19th century and a handful of pieces survive that retain his label. Among these survivors is a tea table that sold at Christie's (New York) January 2010 lot 180. Though unlabeled George Washington's presidential desk now in the collection of the Historical Society of Philadelphia is attributed to Burling based on an entry in the account book of Washington's steward Tobias Lear in November of 1789. Burling is listed in New York city directories on Beekman Street (just as indicated on the label of the present secretary) from 1787-1793. Older refinish replaced brasses replaced writing leather lower-left hinges with cracks (one reset) age crack to the pediment a few later nails. Missing finial. Lacking 2 of 3 linen drawers in the lower case. Sold at Garth's.
• Tennessee Federal butler's
  Tennessee Federal butler's secretary, cherry with yellow pine, poplar and white pine secondary, upper case with two glazed doors opening to three adjustable shelves, lower case with double fold-down writing board and fitted interior over long drawer, yellow pine, poplar and white pine secondary, attributed to Jefferson County, Tennessee, 1800-1820, 90-1/2 x 42 x 18-3/4 in. Refinished, several cracks to door glass (some panes replaced), patches to mid molding, desk interior with modern felt lining, hinges possibly replaced, brasses probably replaced (no plugged holes), other minor patches, repairs and surface flaws. The Estate of the Late Thomas W. (Jack) and Dr. Frances Bernard Overall, Greeneville, Tennessee
• FEDERAL SLANT-FRONT
  FEDERAL SLANT-FRONT SECRETARYFEDERAL SLANT-FRONT SECRETARY, American, 19th century, the slant top over four graduated drawers and bracket feet, 42"H x 42.5"W x 22.5"D.
• FEDERAL PORTSMOUTH NH INLAID
  FEDERAL PORTSMOUTH NH INLAID SECRETARY, CA 1800. Two part secretary with top section including two large doors and a small center door, all decorated with flame birch panels, interior with pigeon holes and an arrangement of drawers. Lower section with a pull out felt lined writing surface, above four line inlaid drawers, on an applied bracket base. 52”H x 40”W x 20”D.
• Jefferson Davis ALS 1885
  Jefferson Davis ALS 1885 Jefferson Davis (1808-1889). Sole President of the Confederate States of America (1861-1865). ALS 1p dated January 15 1885 at Beauvoir (Davis's estate near Biloxi Mississippi) signed Jefferson Davis in purple ink. Responding to Duff G. Reed Esq. Davis states that he has accommodated his request for a letter of recommendation regarding an unspecified job in Washington and forwarded the letter to Major E.A. Burke yet the former senator and president laments it is the only help he can provide as ...Misfortunes have assailed me by battalion for some years past and left me quite powerless to give pecuniary aid to those it would delight me to serve.
• Bronze Statue of Thomas Jefferson
  Bronze Statue of Thomas Jefferson Finely detailed portrait figure holding a staff and a scroll affixed to a gold marble block atop a hollow bronze base.
• James A. Seddon letter, 14-line
  James A. Seddon letter, 14-line autograph letter, datelined "Treasury Department/May 17th 1846" (Washington, D.C.) to Robert J. Walker, recommending W. McArthur, of Virginia, "for a clerkship in your department", signed "James A. Seddon" (James Alexander Seddon, 1815-1880, who became the fourth Confederate States Secretary of War), 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 in. Slight darkening, light pencil notations, fold through "J" of "James". Early American History Auctions, June 7, 2003, Lot 235; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• ALBERT GALLATIN TREASURY
  ALBERT GALLATIN TREASURY SECRETARY BRONZE MEDAL1801-1814 Albert Gallatin Secretary of the Treasury bronze medal award in original box with Department of the Treasury Gallatin Award documents. The Gallatin Award is the Treasury Department's highest career service award. It is awarded upon retirement or death to a G15 and below employee who has served faithfully for at least 20 years. This example was awarded in December 1999 and it was signed by Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence H. Summers. It has a portrait of Albert Gallatin, who served as Secretary of the Treasury from 1801 to 1814. The award and an information sheet are tipped in a Treasury Department folio. This medal was designed by Frank Gasparro, chief engraver of the United States Mint. He designed both sides of the Susan B. Anthony dollar, both sides of the Eisenhower Dollar (with the exception of the Bicentennial issues of 1975–1976), the Lincoln Memorial reverse of the cent (minted from 1959 to 2008), and the reverse of the Kennedy half dollar. Bronze medal measures approx. 3" in diameter and is in excellent condition, box has some exterior scuff marks to the fabric. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Federal secretary desk, highly
  Federal secretary desk, highly figured mahogany with poplar and pine secondary, two-case construction with panel doors opening to fitted interior with three dovetailed drawers, two adjustable shelves and seven cubbyholes, backboard with carved initials "EWH", American, 1815-1830, 70-1/2 x 36 x 19-1/2 in. Refinished with rich reddish-brown color, minor sun fading, brasses replaced, minor veneer chips and wear.
• FINE PORTSMOUTH NH FEDERAL INLAID
  FINE PORTSMOUTH NH FEDERAL INLAID SECRETARY. A superior ca. 1800 two part Portsmouth NH secretary with original brass and finish, attributed to workshop of Judkins & Senter. The pediment top has alternating curly maple and mahogany inlays, above two tiger maple banded sectional glass doors. The bottom section has a fold out writing surface, over four graduated drawers with tiger maple panels and mahogany cross banding, on classic Portsmouth NH flared French feet, 65”H x 38.5”W x 18.5”D. Provenance: Wayne Pratt.
• JUDAH BENJAMIN SIGNED
  JUDAH BENJAMIN SIGNED DOCUMENTConfederate Secretary of War Judah Benjamin Signed Document, partially printed, on Confederate States of America, War Department letterhead, dated Richmond, March 7, 1862, to "... Winchester, Donaldsonville Artillery, Yorktown, VA, in part; "You are respecfully referred to the foregoing Circular of this Department, in conformity with which you are authorized to enlist and muster into service a Company of Heavy Artillery,,,Respectfully, J.P. Benjamin, Sect. of War, 10 in. x 7 3/4 in., mounted on another sheet,
• 1809 THOMAS JEFFERSON APPOINTMENT
  1809 THOMAS JEFFERSON APPOINTMENT AND PORTRAIT. Military appointment given to Edward Webb in the year 1809 signed by Thomas Jefferson, along with an oil on board portrait of recipient Edward Webb. Document in a vintage frame with attached vintage black curtains for light protection. Document 17”H x 14.5”W, Overall in frame 19.5”H x 16”W. Portrait on pine wood board 29”H x 24.5”W, Overall in a period gilt frame 35”H x 30”W.
• G. WASHINGTON & TH. JEFFERSON,
  G. WASHINGTON & TH. JEFFERSON, SIGNED SHIP'S PASS Attributed to George Washington (as 1st President, 1789-1797) and Thomas Jefferson (as 1st Secretary of State), ship's papers in English and German for the schooner "Flora", dated 1793 and signed "G Washington" and Th Jefferson", on laid paper watermarked "GR" with crest, with Presidential wafer seal, 15.75"h x 10.25"w
• FEDERAL BOSTON SEYMOUR SCHOOL
  FEDERAL BOSTON SEYMOUR SCHOOL SECRETARY. Ca. 1800 Boston Seymour Shop two part inlaid mahogany ladies secretary, top edge with lunette inlay, doors with rosewood and other inlays, a very good interior with an inlaid prospect door, pigeon holes and drawers. The lower section with a fold out crotch mahogany and rosewood inlaid writing surface, above three inlaid drawers with original brass, on inlaid tapered legs ending in spade feet, 49”H x 39”W x 22.25”D.
• Jasper Cabinet Co. mahogany
  Jasper Cabinet Co. mahogany secretary 84" h. 33 1/2" w. ?
• NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY FEDERAL
  NEW ENGLAND COUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARYNEW ENGLAND COUNTRY FEDERAL SECRETARY, late 18th/early 19th century, having a slant top over four graduated drawers and bracket feet, 41"H x 38"W x 19.25"D.
• FEDERAL WALNUT SLANT-FRONT
  FEDERAL WALNUT SLANT-FRONT SECRETARYFEDERAL WALNUT SLANT-FRONT SECRETARY, early 19th century, with four graduated drawers over bracket feet, 44"H x 38"W x 19"D.
• SECRETARY - Second Half 18th c.
  SECRETARY - Second Half 18th c. Fine Small George III Chippendale Mahogany Two-part Secretary with arched cornice-molded top having three brass finials and astragal glazed doors below with fitted shelf interior. The base with a top drawer and fold down wr
• FEDERAL PERIOD TWO-PART SECRETARY
  FEDERAL PERIOD TWO-PART SECRETARY Figured Mahogany Stepback Glass Front Secretary in figured mahogany, having a simple form gabled pediment over the doors which have double gabled tops in the rectangular doors, adjustable shelves, two shallow drawers below with later oval brasses, stained pine secondary, pull out supports to receive folding writing surface lacking leather. The lower case containing three drawers with matching brasses and locks, bracket base, 78" tall, 38 1/2" x 20 1/2", minor veneer loss on one side.
• SECRETARY - Second Half 18th c.
  SECRETARY - Second Half 18th c. Fine Small George III Chippendale Mahogany Two-part Secretary with arched cornice-molded top having three brass finials and astragal glazed doors below with fitted shelf interior. The base with a top drawer and fold down wr
• [Political Americana] Brady
  [Political Americana] Brady Composite Photograph of John Sherman as Sec. of Treasury and Other Bureau Chiefs  A group of 25 albumen portraits collectively titled The Secretary of the Treasury and Chiefs of Bureaus produced by Mathew Brady and copyrighted 1878 with a portrait of John Sherman Secretary of Treasury at center surrounded by oval portraits of the various Bureau Chiefs each 3.5 x 4.5 in. plus a view of the Treasury Building in Washington D.C. attached to a larger mount 25 x 30 in. Condition: Even toning to photographs and mount; some edgewear to mount.
• Fine Federal Lady's Secretary
  Fine Federal Lady's Secretary probably Vermont, early 19th century, figured mahogany with pine secondary, upper case with arched glazed doors opening to shelved interior, over two doors opening to fitted interior, original brass finials, underside of top with script signature "Freedom Brown", 71-3/4 x 37-3/4 x 20-1/2 in.,
• 1 piece. Autograph Letter
  1 piece. Autograph Letter Signed. Washington, G(eorge). Philadelphia, Sept. 7th, 1793. (To Thomas Jefferson) "Sir, / I have received your letter /of yesterday's date, and approving /the measures suggested therein, de / sire you will make arrangements / for carrying them into effect with / as little loss of time as may be / G: Washington." Docketed, "To / The Secy of State / of Sept. 1794." Clean, clear & dark, trimmed to fit oval frame (removed from frame) - with no loss of lettering, 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (140 x 190 mm). Fitzpatrick 32: "Jefferson's letter is entered in the "Letter Book" in The Washington Papers. It is written in the third person and concerns his answer to Hammond's letter of August 30 regarding certain special cases of vessels and the establishment of a general rule of restitution... Jefferson wished the cabinet to approve the draft of his answer to Hammond." The Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series 14;47, "Jefferson's letter to G.W. of 6 Sept. has not been found." ,000-