Early American: History Auction, 92025, Rancho Santa Fe

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Auction Report
Auction Date
September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Page Size: 174 items in 7 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
26 WILLIAM FRANKLIN

WILLIAM FRANKLIN the British Loyalist Governor of New Jersey Signed Marriage License, Burlington, New Jersey; October 10, 1770.

October 10, 1770. USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD 1,235.00
27 JOHN HANCOCK

June 10th, 1776 Revolutionary War Partially-Printed Document Signed, JOHN HANCOCK as Continental Congress President,

June 10th, 1776 USD 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD 19,500.00
28 ALEXANDER HAMILTON

1794 (ALEXANDER HAMILTON) Autograph Note Unsigned, written in Third Person by Alexander Hamilton's own hand

1794 USD 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD 2,340.00
29 ROBERT HUNTER

ROBERT HUNTER 1664-1734 Royal Colonial Governor of New York + New Jersey Signed

USD 1,800.00 - 2,000.00 USD 1,820.00
30 THOMAS HUTCHINSON

THOMAS HUTCHINSON Signed 1763 French and Indian War Era, Partially-Printed Boston Probate Document as Chief Justice for the Estate of a Woman

USD 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 USD 650.00
31 THOMAS HUTCHINSON

THOMAS HUTCHINSON Signed King versus Colony Issue of the Independence of the Judges 1773-1774 and the Judicial Fairness Battle on the Payment of Colonial Judges, In the House of Represent'ves January 21st 1773 During Boston's Treatment in Distress

USD 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 USD 2,600.00
32 THOMAS JEFFERSON

THOMAS JEFFERSON, His Autograph Calling Card Signed, Mr. Jefferson

USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 5,200.00
33

March 5, 1861-Dated Farmers Bank of Virginia at Alexandria, Va. Check #8 made to Colonel ROBERT E. LEE issued by his son George Washington Custis Lee and Endorsed, R. E. Lee, on the blank Verso.

March 5, 1861 USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD 3,900.00
34 L. Lipman,

c. 1863 Civil War Period, EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Historic Ornate Emancipation Proclamation Lithograph

Madison, WI. c. 1863 USD 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD 4,550.00
35 Abraham Lincoln

November 14, 1860-Dated Pre Civil War Period, Abraham Lincoln Signed Autograph Request

November 14, 1860 USD 5,500.00 - 7,500.00 USD 8,450.00
36

January 19, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War Manuscript Letter, where Valley Forge Veteran Colonel William Shepard, his Appointment by George Washington as "Superintendent of the Recruits"

January 19, 1781 USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD 4,225.00
37 ROBERT MORRIS

November 30, 1788-Dated ROBERT MORRIS Autograph Letter Signed, at Philadelphia, to Carey & Tilghman, at Baltimore

November 30, 1788 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 2,600.00
38 ROBERT MORRIS

1795 ROBERT MORRIS Signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation & United States Constitution Signed North American Land Company Stock as President

1795 USD 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 USD 1,560.00
39 THOMAS McKEAN,

1806 THOMAS McKEAN, Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Signed Choice Large Size Land Grant

1806 USD 600.00 - 800.00 USD 422.50
40 GEORGE S. PATTON, JR.

General GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. October 4, 1944 World War II Typed Letter Signed, George

1944-10-04 USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD 5,850.00
41 Fitz John Porter A.A.G.

April 21, 1861-Dated Civil War Fitz John Porter A.A.G. Urgently Orders the Positions Pennsylvania Troops to Obey Contradictory Commands to Relieve Washington DC in the Early Days of the Civil War - Hurry-Hurry Hurry- !!!

April 21, 1861 USD 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Not Sold
42 Beverley Randolph

July 11, 1787-Dated Constitution Period, Partially-Printed Land Grant Document Signed "Beverley Randolph" as Governor of Virginia

July 11, 1787 USD 500.00 - 600.00 USD 338.00
43 by Benjamin Stevens,

1735 Historic Colonial Imprint Signed Dated and Owned by the historic Minister "Thomas Foxcroft - March 6, 1752" titled, MR. STEVENS'S SERMON ON THE DEATH OF ANDREW PEPPERRELL ESQ;

Boston, 1735 USD 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD 1,170.00
44 CALEB STRONG

December 11, 1794-Dated Federal Period, Third Massachusetts Turnpike Stock Certificate, Signed by the Future Massachusetts Governor CALEB STRONG as President of the Corporation, Share # 1120

December 11, 1794 USD 800.00 - 1,000.00 USD 1,040.00
45 Zachary Taylor

April 3, 1846-Dated Exceptional Content Mexican War Military Letter Signed by General Zachary Taylor from his Headquarters near Matamoros to Commodore D. Connor U.S. Navy Commanding a Squadron off Vera Cruz.

April 3, 1846- USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD 2,340.00
46

January 28, 1778-Dated Valley Forge (Seven Times), Revolutionary War Manuscript Document Signed by the Captains or NCOs of 7 different Companies of the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment of the Continental Line

January 28, 1778 USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD 26,000.00
47 Jonathan Trumbull, Sr.,

Jonathan Trumbull, Sr., Signed as Connecticut Governor, 1783 Military Appointment for a Conn. Minute Man who responded to the Lexington Alarm.

1783 USD 600.00 - 800.00 USD 1,950.00
48 SAMUEL OTIS

February 8, 1790-Dated Federal Period SAMUEL OTIS Hand Signed Official Congressional Broadside Act

New York, NY February 8, 1790 USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD 1,560.00
49 JOHN A. WINSLOW

JOHN A. WINSLOW Signed Photo, Commander Union Ship Kearsarge, Sank CSA Alabama

USD 1,600.00 - 2,000.00 Not Sold
50 Olivr. Wolcott Jr.

1785 Autographed Document Signed by Olivr. Wolcott Jr. as Committee, and Mary Wooster in receipt of General David Wooster's Widow's Pension from Connecticut of $50 in November 1785

1785 USD 600.00 - 800.00 USD 1,040.00
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