Adams receives news of “the highest satisfaction” from a recent Anti-Masonic Convention

8. John Quincy Adams Autograph Letter Signed on AntiMasonic Convention. ALS as a Massachusetts Congressman, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 7.75 x 10, August 28, 1832. Addressed from Quincy, a handwritten letter to Nathan Lazell, Holmes Sprague, and Samuel Breck, “A Committee of the Anti Masonic Convention of Plymouth County, held at Halifax, on the 20th of August 1832,” in part: “I have received your Letter communicating to me, the Resolution of the recent County Convention at Halifax, which has given me the highest satisfaction...In undertaking the performance of the duties assigned to me by the trust confided to me by my fellow citizens of the Congressional District of Plymouth, the first of my obligations was to promote to the best of my ability their interests, in harmony with those of the people of the whole Union. That the discharge of that obligation has been so fortunate as to meet the approbations of the large and respectable portion of my Constituents, whom you represent, is at once a precious reward for the past, and a stimulant to faithful exertion during the remainder of the term of service allotted to me.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and toning along one of the multiple intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

9. Andrew Jackson

Signed

President. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 10, May 4, 1829. President Jackson grants William McMillan a plot of land at “Cahaba, Alabama, containing Eighty acres and twenty seven hundredths of an acre.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Andrew Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham.” The white paper seal affixed to the lower left corner remains intact. Mounted below a matted engraving of Jackson (featuring a facsimile signature) and framed to an overall size of 17.75 x 22.75. In very good condition, with short edge tears, small areas of vellum loss, and staining to bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

10. Martin Van Buren Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 8 x 10, May 13, 1856. Handwritten letter to Col. Thomas Aspinwall, U.S. Consul at London. In part: “Mr. O. R. Van Benthuysen of Albany, Printer to the State, & a worthy and respectable citizen visits London on business connected with his trade. I take much interest in Mr. VB’s welfare & will be personally obliged by any facilities you may have it in your power to extend to him.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

11. Wiliam Henry Harrison Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, December 2, 1826. Handwritten letter to “Colonel Combs,” in part: “The ladies were very much fatigued on their arrival here…but they have now recovered & look most charmingly…Our venerable friend has recovered from the effects of his journey but he has not favored us…of his musical talents, since his arrival. When you come to this City, come immediately to Mrs. Clarke’s…I will secure a room for you during your stay.” In fine condition, with light toning and short fold splits. Starting Bid $200

12. John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed on Presidential Autographs. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.5, August 1, 1859. Handwritten letter to “Mrs. Learned,” an autograph seeker. In part: “I regret that I am unable to send you a letter of Genl. Harrison’s. Be pleased to accept this in fulfillment of your earnest request of my own.” In fine condition, with light show-through along the left edge from old mounting remnants on the back. Starting Bid $200

15. Zachary Tyler Letter Signed on Presidential Candidacy. LS signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, January 18, 1848. Letter to David Paul Burns in Philadelphia, sent from Baton Rouge. In part: “I beg leave to return to you my sincere acknowledgments for the expression of your friendly sentiments towards me, and for the kind and prudent suggestions which you were pleased to offer…I have no intention at present of receding from or advancing beyond the position which I have long since taken in regard to the presidency.” In fine condition. A desirable letter preceding his 1848 campaign, in which he maintains his apolitical stance on the possibility of his presidency. Starting Bid $200

16. Franklin Pierce Document Signed as President. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.25 x 11, April 27, 1853. President Pierce appoints Eben W. Allen as “Collector of the Customs for the District and Inspector of the Revenue for the Port of Nantucket in the State of Massachusetts.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Franklin Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury James Guthrie. In fine condition, with a couple partial edge separations to intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200