Major General Andrew Jackson, stipple engraving after the painting by Thomas Sully (1783-1892) by James Barton Longacre (1794-1869), published by William H. Morgan, Philadelphia. Depicts the future president circa 1820, leaning against his horse. Housed in a period bird's eye maple frame with gilt rabbet edge under a burgundy mat. Sight – 16 1/2" H […]
Lot 271: President M. Van Buren Signed Military Appointment of Greenleaf Dearborn
Second Seminole War (1835-1842) military appointment commission document signed by President Martin Van Buren and Secretary of War Joel Roberts Poinsett, dated February 20, 1840, conferring the rank of Major of the First Regiment of Infantry to Brevet Major Greenleaf Dearborn. 17 1/2" H x 13 3/4" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, […]
Lot 272: President A. Jackson Signed Military Appointment of Greenleaf Dearborn
Second Seminole War (1835-1842) military appointment commission document signed by President Andrew Jackson and Secretary of War Lewis Cass, dated July 1, 1834, conferring the rank of Major by Brevet "…For faithful service ten years in one grade…" to Captain Greenleaf Dearborn. 17 1/2" H x 14" W. Provenance: The Estate of Charles Boyd Coleman, […]
Lot 269: Presidents Madison & Monroe Signed Military Appt. of Greenleaf Dearborn
War of 1812 (1812-1815) military appointment commission document signed by both President James Madison and Secretary of War James Monroe (later 5th President of the United States), dated January 13, 1815, conferring the rank of First Lieutenant in the Corps of Artillery to Greenleaf Dearborn (1786-1846). 10 5/8" H x 15 3/4" W. Provenance: The […]
Lot 270: James Madison Signed Land Grant
President James Madison (1751-1836) signed land document, granting Joseph Springer of Knox County Indiana Territory (now part of Illinois) "the southwest quarter of section Eighteen of township Five south of the base line in range One east of the 2nd principal meridian of the Lands directed to be sold at Jeffersonville by the Act of […]
Lot 268: President Jefferson and Gen. Dearborn Signed Military Appointment
Military appointment commission document signed by both President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of War Henry Dearborn (1751-1829), dated January 27, 1803, conferring the rank of Second Lieutenant to W. L. Graham. Housed in a black painted frame with gilt trim. Sight – 17 3/4" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed – 19 3/4" H x […]
Lot 267: After Gilbert Stuart, portrait of George Washington
American School, oil on canvas portrait of President George Washington, after the Athaneum portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Unsigned. Housed in a Victorian giltwood frame with floral carved corner ornaments and oval opening. Sight (oval opening) – 29" x 24". Canvas – 30" x 25". Frame overall – 40" x 35". Late 19th to early 20th […]
Lot 265: George Washington Signed Book w/ Bookplate
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Washington was Founding Father, Commander-in-Chief of colonial forces during the American Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States of America. A volume signed by George Washington on the top of the title page. The book a bound copy of the first five issues of Volume One of “The Massachusetts […]
Lot 266: Marshall/Washington associated Sterling Sauce Boat & Velvet Remnant
2 items. 1st item: English George II sterling silver sauce boat, John Marshall and possibly George Washington association. Sauce or gravy boat of Rococo style design with scalloped rim, C scroll handle and three shell shaped feet with shell shoulders; the side engraved with coat of arms. Hallmarked on underside for Robert Innes, London, 1748-49 […]
Lot 264: George Washington Signed Letter to John Marshall
George Washington handwritten letter to John Marshall (ALS), congratulating him on his first election to a Federal Office: “With Infinite Pleasure I Received The News Of Your Election…a Few Days Now, Will Give Us The Result Of All The Elections To Congress & The Legislature Of The State”. GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Washington was the Commander-in-Chief […]