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Ottawa, Illinois. Good with no dust jacket. 1858. Ephemera. On offer is a letter from the City Bank of Eames, Allen & Co of Ottawa, Illinois, demanding payment of an outstanding note. It is dated Sept 4th, 1858 and was addressed to Edward M Marchand. According to the letter, the note was due in May of 1854 and has an outstanding balance of $125.00 (or about $4,000 as of 2020). This was equivalent to about 12 weeks wages for an ordinary worker in America at that time. The note reads: Dear SirI would call your attention to your note due May 21/54 in which there is a balance of $125 --. We wish to get in all of these back matters. I trust you will give it your earliest attention. For a historian, this is a sample of part of the on-going growth and development of the American credit system that ultimately laid the foundation for one of the greatest economies in history. This document measures 10.75 inches by 8.5 inches. It is a single sheet bearing the letterhead of a bank and a stamp of the… Leer más

New England, United States. Good with no dust jacket. 1842. Ephemera. On offer is an excellent example of a receipt from mid-19th century New England. Dated June 17, 1842, it records a payment of $2.94 received by Hiram Roberts from the firm of Nicholson & Ormsbee. The receipt was drawn up to record payment for work Roberts did for two persons, presumably at the behest of Nicholson & Ormsbee. Hiram Roberts lived in Brandon VT from 1814 until his death in 1885. Records list him as a painter. Nicholson & Ormsbee was a local law firm. The partners were David E. Nicholson who later became a judge and E. J. Ormsbee. For a local historian or a collector of 19th century financial documents, this is an excellent example of the type of routine business carried out daily in 19th century America. This small document measures 3.5 inches by 8.0 inches. Handwritten on cream-coloured paper, it is in very good condition. The handwriting is quite legible. There is a slight discolouration on the left edge.… Leer más

NEW YORK: Sunday School Union. Very Good. 1878. Original Wraps. Undated save for a light pencil notation 'March 1878' this was a presentation copy from the greentown Sunday School. Fair condition with chips and rubbing and pencil marks inside etc. but not without its charm.; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; RELIGION, CHRIST, CATHOLIC, BAPTIST, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTIANITY, JESUS CHRIST, DEVOTION, PRAYER, .

England. Good with no dust jacket. 1837. Ephemera. On offer is a signed envelope front of General Lord Charles Henry Somerset Manners (1780-1855). It is dated London, April 18, 1837 and the envelope is addressed to Major Forster in Dublin. Document measures 3-1/8 x 5-1/8 inches, signed envelope front. Good condition. General Lord Charles Henry Somerset Manners, KCB (24 October 1780 – 25 May 1855) was a British soldier and nobleman, the second son of Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland and Lady Mary Somerset. He was lieutenant colonel of the 3rd in 1815, during the Waterloo campaign. After a brief appointment to the colonelcy of the 11th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, he was transferred to the colonelcy of the 3rd (King's Own) Regiment of Dragoons which he retained until his death in 1855.; Manuscripts; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author .

England. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1936. Non-Book. On offer is a facsimile Signed Letter of Albert Frederick Arthur George, George VI (1895-1952) Measuring 8 x 10-1/4 inches, this typed letter facsimile signed on King George's Jubilee Trust letterhead and dated July 1936. Very good condition. The letter was sent as something of a cover letter, along a copy of the first King George Jubilee Trust annual report (the report is not on offer here). BIO NOTES: George VI, King of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1936-1952) and emperor of India (1936-1947). He acceded to the throne on the abdication of his brother Edward VIII and won enormous popularity by his dedication to his duties, especially during World War II.; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author .

Edinburgh Scotland. Good with no dust jacket. 1965. Ephemera. On offer is an interesting letter that connects directly to a major battle in the War of 1812 between theBritish colony of Canada and the United States. This document is a letter from the Scottish United Services Museum in Edinburgh (now The National War Museum) to a resident in Queenston, Ontario in Canada. This letter refers to the last major battle in the War of 1812: the Siege of Fort Erie. The battle was one of the last engagements of the War of 1812, between British and American forces. It took place during the Niagara campaign, and the Americans successfully defended Fort Erie (now the city of Fort Erie, Ontario) against a British/Canadian army. During the siege, the British suffered high casualties in a failed storming attempt. This letter refers directly to a disastrous event that occurred in the storming attempt. One unit, the 103rd Regiment of Foot, stormed a blockhouse and for a time occupied it. Incoming American… Leer más

Chippawa, Ontario. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1901. Non-Book. On offer is a manuscript letter, written and signed by Reverend W. J. MacKenzie, rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Chippawa, Ontario, to Mrs. Thompson7 x 4-1/2 inches handwritten note on light green paper. Dated Chippawa, Mar[ch] 23, 1901. Sending along inscription information for tombstones in Chippawa, to Mrs. Thompson. Reverend W. J. MacKenzie was the rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church Chippawa 1893-1902. His wife was Alexandrina MaCarthur MacKenzie who died in Milton in 1914; Manuscripts; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author .

Ohio. Good with no dust jacket. 1883. Ephemera. On offer is a manuscript letter written in 1883 by a rural American man named John Wells. Wells was born in 1818 and lived in the village of Ada, Ohio with his wife, until his passing in 1892 at the age of 73. Wells writes this letter to a Mrs. Boley. In it, he asks her to pay an outstanding sum of $2.00 to the local postmaster. He makes the request stating that he had been ill all winter and not able to leave his home. In its brevity, it points to the difficulties that people faced in their lives in early rural America and the extent to which they needed to rely on family and friends to help manage difficult times. Measuring 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches, it is a single, one-sided sheet. The letter is in good condition with 2 deep fold marks and a slight amount of discolouration along the edges. The handwriting is quite legible. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author .

Paris, France. Good with no dust jacket. 1928. Ephemera. On offer is an excellent example of a Postal/Telegraph notice used by the French government in the years following WWI. The document is a notice issued to a M. Fricot that either a letter or telegraph has been received for him at the post office. The form was issued by the Post Office in Paris on April 13th, 1928. For collectors of postal memorabilia, this is a fine example of the type of notices used in France in the early part of the 20th century. The document is generally 9.0 inches by 5.0 inches. However, it was designed to be folded and has a flap enclosure to seal it. The document is in fairly good condition with a small part missing in the lower left corner; 9"x5" ; 1 pages .

Amboise, France. Good with no dust jacket. 1881. Ephemera. On offer is a lovely Thank You card dating from late 19th century France. The note is dated in Amboise France, a small community in the centre of Frances Loire Valley. The town is famous for the Chateau d'Amboise, the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and site of Leonardo da Vinci's tomb. The recipient of this lovely card is not identified and the authors name cannot be made out. The sentiments expressed though, are quite clear. An excerpt from the note follows: Je vous remercie Monsieur pour la sympathie si spontenee que vous avey marque a me grande doleur. De tels remoignages dans la mesur ou je les merite, m'apparaissant comme des hommages a ma mere qui fue mon educatrice... [Translation: I thank you Sir for the so spontaneous sympathy you have shown me. Such tributes to the extent that I deserve them, appear to me as a tribute to my mother who was my teacher]. This is a fine example of personal correspondence in… Leer más

Toronto, Ontario Canada. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1901. Non-Book. On offer is a manuscript letter connected to the early 20th century Ontario public education system. The letter, dated May 14, 1901 on Toronto Normal School letterhead, is written by principal William Scott to Mrs. I. H. Thompson. Scott writes to ask that Thompson, "...be present...to relate the story of Laura Secord to the boys and girls of the Model School who will on that occasion be assembled in the Public Hall..." BIO NOTES: William Scott, BA, educator, became fifth principal of Toronto Normal School from 1898-1918. Previously he was Model School, teacher, 1869-1874; Headmaster, Boys Model School, 1874-1882. William Scott's son was Wallace Arthur Scott (1873-1949) medical doctor, soldier. Autograph letter signed, one page, 4to. Overall VG. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author .

Poor with no dust jacket. 1893. Manuscript. On offer is a testament to true love on Valentine’s Day in the late 19th century. This 14 line sonnet was handwritten by an unknown transcriptionist, presumably for his Valentine. He has written out British poet Thomas Hood’s (1799-1845) Sonnet for the 14th of February, in a lovely cursive hand. He has dated the poem, February 14, 1893. Our transcriptionist has made some changes to personalize the poem, such as changing the phrase “And to his mistress dear his hopes convey” to “And to his dearest one his hopes convey” (Line 5). The poem is credited to “Tom Hood (modified) ” and signed with the initials FHI. This poem’s biggest flaw is one of its greatest assets. It is clear from the way the piece of paper has ripped at all of its fold lines, that the recipient of this poem kept it near and dear for a great many years. The paper on which the poem is written is in very poor condition. It has been taped… Leer más

Victor, New York, Rochester. Good with no dust jacket. 1885. Manuscript. On offer is a letter from a successful 19th century business owner to his father, Albert, concerning several business matters that cannot wait. The letter was handwritten on September 22, 1885 by Eugene S. Berry (1854-1922) of Rochester, New York, to his father, Albert. Eugene owns and operates E. S. Berry Victor Roller Mills, a wholesaler of flour and feed operated in Victor, Ontario County, New York. Context clues from within the letter suggest that Albert plays a high-level role in the business and that Eugene seeks his approval. This single-page letter is handwritten on E. S Berry letterhead. In it, Eugene informs his father of challenges with getting a business contract from Mr. Parmele, who seems to be an employee of his firm. Mr. Parmele is eager to have Eugene sign said contract imminently, but Eugene will require additional time with it before signing. Eugene expresses concern that the company insurance… Leer más

Paris, France. Good with no dust jacket. 1960. Ephemera. On offer is a correspondence October, 1960 between two prominent Parisian lawyers. The letter bears the letterhead of Pierre Marcilhacy, a noted lawyer and politician in France. It was addressed to Yves-Frederic Jaffre, an equally-noted lawyer and author. Context suggests that the case they are involved with is a marital dispute with each lawyer representing one of the parties. In the letter, Marcilhacy addresses Jaffre as “Mon cher ami” (my dear friend). He goes on to discuss his fees and his intention to file an appeal according to Jaffre’s instructions. Finally, he explains that he must wait for the agreement of Madam Reyt prior to filing his appeal. Marcilhacy was born in 1910. He practised law and also served in the French government. During WWII, he fought with the French Resistance. He became a Senator and, in 1965, he ran against Charles de Gaulle in the presidential elections. He lost and threw his support… Leer más

Factoryville, Pennsylvania. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1940. Manuscript. On offer is a sweet letter written to Mrs. Daisy (Ball) Bailey (1897-1964) of Dalton, Pennsylvania from her friend Flora who lives in nearby Factoryville, PA. The letter was written on May 12, 1940 and addressed to Daisy at home in Dalton, although at the time of writing, Daisy was hospitalized, having undergone surgery. The letter is four pages (one single page folded in half with writing on four sides). Throughout the entire letter, Flora provides Daisy with multiple reasons (possibly excuses) as to why she was unable to come to the hospital to visit her. Floras reasons include: she was packing, she was busy serving her husbands colleagues meals, Daisys husband never told her the visiting hours at the hospital, and that she got lost on the way to the hospital. She then sends Daisy endless good wishes, including a wish that Daisy would come and stay with her soon. While it was written over 80 years ago, it will… Leer más

France. Good with no dust jacket. 1822. Ephemera. On offer is an interesting receipt for taxes received by the city of Bourges, France, 155 miles south of Paris, in the early years following the Napoleonic Wars. It details a tax payment received by the city from the son of Monsieur Gibieuf. The payment is for “de cinquirute un franc”. The receipt is signed by Le Percepter [The Collector], a Monsieur Deschaud. The average labourer earned much less than 1 franc per day so this gives a sense of how intent the authorities were to collect even the smallest amount of money from the citizenry. Although only a small example of the bureaucratic machinery of government, this receipt is also a symbol. It was the heavy and deeply unfair taxation system in France that directly contributed to the French Revolution and the destruction of the French nobility and position of the Roman Catholic church. For a historian, it is a tangible hint of the tax burdens that still weighed on the average… Leer más

United States Naval Reserve Atlanta, Georgia. Good with no dust jacket. 1957. Ephemera. On offer is a US Navy internal document regarding an officer's transfer and posting. The document, dated in 1957, concerns a Lieutenant (JG) Charles M. Davis . Davis served in the United States Naval Reserve. The letter is written by the Commandant of the US Navy's Sixth District to the Commanding Officer of the US Navy Reserve unit based in Atlanta GA. It concerns the request for a billet or assignment. The letter clearly outlines how the Commanding Officer's request is deficient in a number of ways. It is a classic example of the bureaucratic insistence on absolute correctness on forms and filings. Both of these documents contain the names of other US Navy officers. Our informal research was not able to find additional biographical information on Cdr Armstrong. For a genealogist, these records offer opportunities to fill in the gaps particular biographies. For a historian, especially a naval… Leer más

Ontario, Canada. Fair with no dust jacket. 1901. Non-Book. On offer is an autographed note, written and signed by David Boyle [1842-1911]. Dated Jan. 2, 1901, Toronto, on Ontario Historical Society letterhead, to unidentified recipient. Message "Wishing you and the two little girls a very Happy New Year." BIO NOTES: David Boyle (1842-1911) was appointed Canada’s first full - time professional archaeologist by the Canadian Institute Museum in 1888. Boyle was born in Greenstock, Scotland and emigrated with his family to Western Canada in 1856. Moving from a career as a blacksmith, to bookseller, and in 1896 to a position as curator at the Ontario Provincial Museum, Boyle laid important foundation for the development of archaeological study in Ontario preceding the foundation of the Royal Ontario Museum. He remained a curator at the Ontario Provincial Museum until his death in 1911. [quoted from ROM fonds notes]. One page, 8vo. Damaged with large chips missing from right hand… Leer más

Very Good with no dust jacket. 1901. Manuscript. On offer is a typewritten job offer from the owner of a nursery wholesaler hoping to land a reliable new employee. Dated Feb 21,1901, and signed in ink by E. W. Fisk himself, this typewritten letter is a full page imploring a potential new hire to take a job as a salesman running a currently unmanned territory. Given the fact that each territory operator will work remotely, Fisk highlights the importance of hiring a man who is strictly honorable and upright. Fisk goes on to describe the benefits of working for his company: We have been in business for a long time and this long experience enables us to place the very best grade of stock grown in the hands of our salesmenit means you are able to sell over and over again in the same territory; that you are able to work up a better trade each season; that your customers will be glad to see you a second timeFisk even invites the candidate to verify their financial health with the First National… Leer más

Ottawa Ontario Canada. Good with no dust jacket. 1910. Non-Book. On offer is a newsy letter with excellent Canadian content, written and signed by notable Canadian William Saunders [1836-1914], and written to one H. A. Kennedy. Dated April 24, 1910 on letterhead of Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa. The letter deals with Kennedy's recent visit to Saunders and talks about Kennedy's family, in particular Kennedy's son. Saunders is suggesting the son attend the Forestry Program at University of Toronto and Saunders has already talked to them. BIO NOTES: William Saunders was a Canadian pharmacist, scientist, civil servant, and author. Saunders emigrated to Upper Canada in 1848 settling in London. He apprenticed to a local druggist and opened his own pharmacy in 1855. In 1862, he helped found the Entomological Society of Canada. He was a founding member of the Canadian Pharmaceutical Society and served as its president. He also helped establish the Ontario College of Pharmacy. He… Leer más